CFNA 1940-43 devoncop (Axis) vs warspite1 (CW) - no devoncop please

[Szilard]

If I'm looking at the right version, from turn 191 he was getting just 1 German tank per turn (Pz IVf2) and that finished on T216. No Italian tanks since T195.

All 75mm - 155mm field artillery had finished by T145, most of it well before then; a few 170 and 210mm pieces finishing by T178.

No AT guns from T203, except for a dribble of 37mm pieces coming up.

88's a thing of the past since T194; a trickle of Italian 90's finished on T202.

Me 109F's finished on T194; a few Gustav's continue until T220.

The flow of fearsome CR42's also dries up on T220; MC202's continue on.

[warspite1]

Turn 220
24th October 1942

Sadly there won't be much of a turn as I have spent most movement points getting to this position - but we'll see what we can do.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Szilard

If I'm looking at the right version, from turn 191 he was getting just 1 German tank per turn (Pz IVf2) and that finished on T216. No Italian tanks since T195.

All 75mm - 155mm field artillery had finished by T145, most of it well before then; a few 170 and 210mm pieces finishing by T178.

No AT guns from T203, except for a dribble of 37mm pieces coming up.

88's a thing of the past since T194; a trickle of Italian 90's finished on T202.

Me 109F's finished on T194; a few Gustav's continue until T220.

The flow of fearsome CR42's also dries up on T220; MC202's continue on.

warspite1

This is good news. The reason for my thinking otherwise is the sheer volume of replacements that seem to be piling in from Tripolitania - and these seem to include artillery and tanks. In addition when I look at the Loss Reports, on the right-hand side it states 'replacements' and this always says 'yes' for the Axis. Maybe FOW?

[warspite1]

Turn 220
24th October 1942

The turn ends and I will keep a track of losses as this is clearly vital for victory conditions. Most attacks in the south to clear up stragglers were successful - with a couple of failures. Having the Kiwis skirting the mountains north of Quattara was a good idea (about time I had one of those) as this division can serve three functions - keeping an eye on further stragglers, stopping any would be attempt by the Axis to re-enter the area south of Quattara and also (possibly) out-flank the enemy in the south if they have no units there.....

The air briefing confirms I lost over sixty aircraft in the interdiction debacle so I have a lot catching up to do....

If we ignore the nonsense of air battle 11 then this was a pretty good turn considering the amount of turn used up by movement.

[Curtis Lemay]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

In addition when I look at the Loss Reports, on the right-hand side it states 'replacements' and this always says 'yes' for the Axis. Maybe FOW?

That means there are replacements available in the "On Hand" column. It tells you very little about what is arriving via the tracks. Note that heavy losses sends lots of stuff into the "On Hand" column.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Curtis Lemay

ORIGINAL: warspite1

In addition when I look at the Loss Reports, on the right-hand side it states 'replacements' and this always says 'yes' for the Axis. Maybe FOW?

That means there are replacements available in the "On Hand" column. It tells you very little about what is arriving via the tracks. Note that heavy losses sends lots of stuff into the "On Hand" column.

warspite1

That makes sense thanks.

[warspite1]

Turn 221
28th October 1942

No attacks from the Axis - other than retreat before combat of a number of recce units.

The victory indicator moves by a solitary point.....

[warspite1]

Turn 221
28th October 1942

I don't know how people play an Eastern Front game at this level [X(] - you have my admiration and respect!! [&o]

What a piggin mess.

- I can't advance quickly enough in some areas and too quickly in others
- I have units (in particular artillery) at various levels of movement remaining
- I then have to judge some attacks I can do this round - some I have to leave
- But some artillery needs to be used for bombardment and not combat support
- and..... I'm so confused I don't know where I am or what my name is!!!

But despite all that, I've survived two rounds relatively intact [:)]

A couple of stragglers remain in the south but otherwise the blocking stacks have been eliminated and I have 40% of the turn left.

[warspite1]

Turn 221
28th October 1942

There were 42 attacks/bombardments that turn but the nos. are pretty low reflecting the lower counter density I think! I have many units on one hex all over map but they don't show as over-stacked due to the sheer number of losses. The key numbers were (CW first):

Infantry: 110 vs 349
Artillery (all types): 57 vs 0
Fighters (Destroyed): 18(1) vs 26(8)
Bombers (Destroyed): 13(3) vs 12(4)

Note the aircraft losses bear no resemblance to the air report so I'm a little confused by what is happening there.

[Orm]

57 vs 0 in artelleri. Yeah, that sounds healthy.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

57 vs 0 in artelleri. Yeah, that sounds healthy.

warspite1

That's because I didn't attack his artillery last turn. devoncop has a number of stacks behind the line that he may decide to use to gain revenge this turn.....

[MikeJ19]

Warspite,

I have no idea how any manages the Eastern Front - in my last game I kept forgetting to move my reinforcements forward...

Well done with this battle!

[warspite1]

Turn 222
31st October 1942

No Axis bombardments this turn. A few allied units were lost in RBC but otherwise nothing.

The Germans continue to stand - and have strengthened their right flank to stop any thoughts of envelopment.....

[warspite1]

Turn 222
31st October 1942

There is one bombardment and 13 assaults for the first round. Two of the battles are won by the Axis and one neither gains control. 80% of the turn left.....

But then the wheels fell off slightly. I spent up 4 rounds achieving little - except on the coastal plain where South Africans, Australians and Free French rip into the Axis left flank.

Not the greatest of shots. I am not sure about the quality or otherwise of that turn. I need to analyse the losses but it was all very laborious and - apart from on the coast road - no significant progress made.....

[warspite1]

Turn 222
31st October 1942

A pretty poor turn to be honest. At this stage of the game I suspect I need to be hitting the Axis forces really hard, but.....

CW first:
Infantry: 302 vs 458
Artillery (all types): 26 vs 77
Fighters (Destroyed): 2(2) vs 0(0)
Bombers (Destroyed): 6(0) vs 9(1)

...and just to add to my woes, I lose the Australians shortly [8|]

[warspite1]

Turn 223
4th November 1942

The number of enemy reinforcements piling into Cyrenaica is really disturbing....

There was one bombardment from the Axis this turn. The damage was not too bad but German fighters - outnumbered 2 to 1 - shoot down 7 of my fighters (2 destroyed) for the loss of 3 (2 destroyed).....

[warspite1]

Turn 223
4th November 1942

Victory points stand at 20 - a draw. It's time to bring in my Corps de Chasse (X Corps) regardless of their supply status.

The plan of attack!

[warspite1]

Turn 223
4th November 1942

The results were largely good - and there were no Axis units that held their ground.

[warspite1]

Turn 223
4th November 1942

The rest of the turn peters out much like the last one. As soon as there is any sort of entrenchment 1 battalion vs a whole division comes up as a 'very poor' attack???

Further ground is made but its clear from the numbers that what the Axis are presenting is just a screen and the main forces are yet to come.

As for the air war......

I continue to summarise like this as with over 40 pieces of action I can't fit the spreadsheet on!!
CW first:
Infantry: 179 vs 474
Artillery (all types): 12 vs 75
Tanks: 19 vs 0
Fighters (Destroyed): 4(2) vs 2(0)
Bombers (Destroyed): 14(4) vs 5(3)

[MikeJ19]

Warspite,

Well done, I really enjoy reading your posts!

Have a good day,