Pravda reporter Starshi Serzshant Pivo Rebyonek: more minor attacks this time retook a town, then in the Moscow sector destroyed an arty unit along with battering the 8th Pz, an Inf Div & a KG. Practically no Axis activity means either real life rushed through turn or low fuel?
(I phonetically did the Russian from memory if anyone knows it better - back in the 80's I asked to go to language school for German, got sent for Russian, then asked to go to Germany and was sent to Korea, then took classes in Hangul) lol
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Practically no Axis activity means either real life rushed through turn or low fuel?
Well I was up chatting with him while he was doing his turn, and it took a real long time. That being said we never discussed his fuel situation
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February 5th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Speculation runs rampant across the world over the confusing situation on the East Front. Many of the rumors have some truth in them but this reporter believes he has a grasp of the matter now.
The Axis, Germany in this case, which seemed to have had great success, was troubled, as all parties in this great war are. Yes, fuel shortages played a part. High command had addressed the matter with a supply complex, and restrictions on high fuel consumption. Germany's fuel problem was one issue but not the cause of the matter. For a clue to the answer look to the death of General P. Badoglio in Bulgaria. His death was of natural causes, but his deep unhappiness at being taken from Italy was well known. The Bulgarians were equally unhappy at being under a foreign leader. Across the German Reich the policy of harsh treatment of captured populations, and exploitation of allies caused a break. Things just stopped working. Supplies dried up, transport slowed, the weather was harsh, and above all the two hard years of continuous, brutal war took its toll. Faced with a totally unexpected popular discontent the political leadership called for a stand down. Across all fronts attacks were halted, with the exception of skirmishes in Finland. A political council was held, not in Berlin, but in Prague, and there the issues of the allies were hashed out. New commitments on troop use were put in place. The radical attempts to increase German combat training by billeting in allied countries was abandoned.
The Prague conference, a summit of Germany, Italy and the allied states was welcomed with joy. There were elements in German society that troubled the world. These are in a state of reform now. The Axis, even far off Japan, have set the war aims more firmly in place. The division the world between super powers will be resisted.
This reporter wonders if the Germans have become lambs or bought sheepskin coats. Germany does not want to stop super powers from dominating. She only wants the Axis to share a place at the "super" table. The Germans were playing fast and loose with the transfer of troops and technical concerns bit her. It would be very foolish to imagine that Spring will not bring an onslaught.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Speculation runs rampant across the world over the confusing situation on the East Front. Many of the rumors have some truth in them but this reporter believes he has a grasp of the matter now.
The Axis, Germany in this case, which seemed to have had great success, was troubled, as all parties in this great war are. Yes, fuel shortages played a part. High command had addressed the matter with a supply complex, and restrictions on high fuel consumption. Germany's fuel problem was one issue but not the cause of the matter. For a clue to the answer look to the death of General P. Badoglio in Bulgaria. His death was of natural causes, but his deep unhappiness at being taken from Italy was well known. The Bulgarians were equally unhappy at being under a foreign leader. Across the German Reich the policy of harsh treatment of captured populations, and exploitation of allies caused a break. Things just stopped working. Supplies dried up, transport slowed, the weather was harsh, and above all the two hard years of continuous, brutal war took its toll. Faced with a totally unexpected popular discontent the political leadership called for a stand down. Across all fronts attacks were halted, with the exception of skirmishes in Finland. A political council was held, not in Berlin, but in Prague, and there the issues of the allies were hashed out. New commitments on troop use were put in place. The radical attempts to increase German combat training by billeting in allied countries was abandoned.
The Prague conference, a summit of Germany, Italy and the allied states was welcomed with joy. There were elements in German society that troubled the world. These are in a state of reform now. The Axis, even far off Japan, have set the war aims more firmly in place. The division the world between super powers will be resisted.
This reporter wonders if the Germans have become lambs or bought sheepskin coats. Germany does not want to stop super powers from dominating. She only wants the Axis to share a place at the "super" table. The Germans were playing fast and loose with the transfer of troops and technical concerns bit her. It would be very foolish to imagine that Spring will not bring an onslaught.
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February 5th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
In the far east Japan to push from north and south into central China. Chinese losses since January 1938 are well over 10,000 infantry formations. The war goes on, the people suffer.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
In the far east Japan to push from north and south into central China. Chinese losses since January 1938 are well over 10,000 infantry formations. The war goes on, the people suffer.
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Walter Cronknut, Chief Reporter CBS Radio News Delayed Broadcast
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French activity was non-existent...or very low key.
The British air attack on supply centers continued...A newly built supply center north of Frankfurt was bombed by British Warwick Night Bombers. Spokesman said that the installation suffered 25% damage--but that damage was expected to be quickly repaired. Rome also has been attacked by French Night Bombers doing minor damage. Malta was attacked again but no reports were released about damage done. The British have requested a meeting of all Allied nations to determine what the goals of this war should be...1) Britain wants France returned to French control. 2) German war capability destroyed 3) The other nations under German/Italian control free to pursue their own goals..
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French activity was non-existent...or very low key.
The British air attack on supply centers continued...A newly built supply center north of Frankfurt was bombed by British Warwick Night Bombers. Spokesman said that the installation suffered 25% damage--but that damage was expected to be quickly repaired. Rome also has been attacked by French Night Bombers doing minor damage. Malta was attacked again but no reports were released about damage done. The British have requested a meeting of all Allied nations to determine what the goals of this war should be...1) Britain wants France returned to French control. 2) German war capability destroyed 3) The other nations under German/Italian control free to pursue their own goals..
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March 4th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The Germans did return to war making. Some new programs to woo the captured nations have been instituted, but it remains to be seen if they really change anything. The Red Baltic Fleet took a beating from U-boats and air attacks. The Crimea has seen battle but Sevastopol has not seen any attacks. There are still powerful forces between the Germans and Moscow. The German are not budging the defenders.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The Germans did return to war making. Some new programs to woo the captured nations have been instituted, but it remains to be seen if they really change anything. The Red Baltic Fleet took a beating from U-boats and air attacks. The Crimea has seen battle but Sevastopol has not seen any attacks. There are still powerful forces between the Germans and Moscow. The German are not budging the defenders.
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March 4th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
China is in trouble. The Japanese took Chengtu, and are a real threat to other vital areas. Chunking itself is threatened. The Japanese did not supply us with a larger map this month, which may mean something.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
China is in trouble. The Japanese took Chengtu, and are a real threat to other vital areas. Chunking itself is threatened. The Japanese did not supply us with a larger map this month, which may mean something.
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April 1st, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
A new front has opened up in the south of Russia. Indian troops coming up from Persia are meeting the Heer for the first time. The might of the British Empire coming to the aid of the Soviets. The Germans are surely interested in the oil of the Caucasus.
Note this map arrived in the States in a garbled form, and was re-censored at the German embassy.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
A new front has opened up in the south of Russia. Indian troops coming up from Persia are meeting the Heer for the first time. The might of the British Empire coming to the aid of the Soviets. The Germans are surely interested in the oil of the Caucasus.
Note this map arrived in the States in a garbled form, and was re-censored at the German embassy.
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April 1st, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Meanwhile the Japanese were requested by the German embassy to remind the Soviet Union that their far eastern territories were, perhaps, under defended. The Germans want the USSR to pull units from Europe to Asia. The Japanese seem in no hurry to start an actual war. As the war in China takes on a new aspect the Japanese will be able to contemplate new directions. For now Japan seems content, and anxious to digest Chinese gains.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Meanwhile the Japanese were requested by the German embassy to remind the Soviet Union that their far eastern territories were, perhaps, under defended. The Germans want the USSR to pull units from Europe to Asia. The Japanese seem in no hurry to start an actual war. As the war in China takes on a new aspect the Japanese will be able to contemplate new directions. For now Japan seems content, and anxious to digest Chinese gains.
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April 1st, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The Japanese forces were not executing as crisply as they would like but still the Wuhan mines fell. There is little the Chinese can do unless the Allies enter the war against Japan, and even then it may be too late to save the Chinese. But the Chinese are not yet done, and they have fought very well. The Japanese chose to build the forces the Army wanted. The Navy had another agenda, and it may have been neglected. The many Indian divisions in the Caucasus show the British have not been neglecting India. The vast distances of Siberia, and the potency of the Soviets are a challenge. Japan has never faced top grade European style tanks.
Above all is the question of the American intentions. This would be a wholly different war. Naval and airpower will play a large role. The Royal Navy and the USN are surely more than the Japanese can handle. Japan's position is not enviable.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The Japanese forces were not executing as crisply as they would like but still the Wuhan mines fell. There is little the Chinese can do unless the Allies enter the war against Japan, and even then it may be too late to save the Chinese. But the Chinese are not yet done, and they have fought very well. The Japanese chose to build the forces the Army wanted. The Navy had another agenda, and it may have been neglected. The many Indian divisions in the Caucasus show the British have not been neglecting India. The vast distances of Siberia, and the potency of the Soviets are a challenge. Japan has never faced top grade European style tanks.
Above all is the question of the American intentions. This would be a wholly different war. Naval and airpower will play a large role. The Royal Navy and the USN are surely more than the Japanese can handle. Japan's position is not enviable.
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local counter attacks in front of Moscow caused the complete destruction of the German 8th & 9th Arty, 30th Inf and 3rd Pz Divs. Still, not enough to stop the Axis masses. Encouraged at seeing some units with experience as low as 5 suggest Axis manpower hurting, but likely this is too little too late to change the ultimate outcome. Salute.
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local counter attacks in front of Moscow caused the complete destruction of the German 8th & 9th Arty, 30th Inf and 3rd Pz Divs. Still, not enough to stop the Axis masses. Encouraged at seeing some units with experience as low as 5 suggest Axis manpower hurting, but likely this is too little too late to change the ultimate outcome. Salute.
Time for Stalin to ask/demand a 2nd front from the Western Allies, I think
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April 1st, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Soviet reports of the Axis losses are encouraging. We agree with the Soviet commanders that the Axis has been rushing troops to the front without proper training. For the cause we probably need look no further than the length of the enormous front. To cover a front of this size requires so much manpower that the training regime has been short circuited. German ambition is the cause of this problem. Opening up the Fall Blau offensive in the Caucasus was supposed to be a war winning move. It would stretch the Soviet lines so severely that counter attacks would lessen. The Germans knew Persia was held by the Allies but did not think the Indian troops were already prepared to counter the German offensive. This strategic misstep will make the East Front a nightmare for the Heer. The end for Germany will not be a happy one. When our American troops hit like a hammer the blow will shake Berlin.
Germany should not have started this conflict. She should have accepted her place in Europe, and let the superpowers rise. She simply does not have the resources to win against the coalition the Allies have forged. The coming duopoly will be harder on Germany than if it had come about peacefully. The USA and USSR will dominate the world for the next 75 years.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Soviet reports of the Axis losses are encouraging. We agree with the Soviet commanders that the Axis has been rushing troops to the front without proper training. For the cause we probably need look no further than the length of the enormous front. To cover a front of this size requires so much manpower that the training regime has been short circuited. German ambition is the cause of this problem. Opening up the Fall Blau offensive in the Caucasus was supposed to be a war winning move. It would stretch the Soviet lines so severely that counter attacks would lessen. The Germans knew Persia was held by the Allies but did not think the Indian troops were already prepared to counter the German offensive. This strategic misstep will make the East Front a nightmare for the Heer. The end for Germany will not be a happy one. When our American troops hit like a hammer the blow will shake Berlin.
Germany should not have started this conflict. She should have accepted her place in Europe, and let the superpowers rise. She simply does not have the resources to win against the coalition the Allies have forged. The coming duopoly will be harder on Germany than if it had come about peacefully. The USA and USSR will dominate the world for the next 75 years.
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April 1st, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
We have heard rumors of a brutal offensive against Denmark. They may not have any substance.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
We have heard rumors of a brutal offensive against Denmark. They may not have any substance.
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April 29th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The Germans must have new censors. Here we have a map of what the Germans see when they look to the center front. Moscow has tantalized them for quite a while, but they are far from success here. The sturdy defenders are bolstered by a lot of concrete, but the Soviets have been active with counter-attacks here too.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The Germans must have new censors. Here we have a map of what the Germans see when they look to the center front. Moscow has tantalized them for quite a while, but they are far from success here. The sturdy defenders are bolstered by a lot of concrete, but the Soviets have been active with counter-attacks here too.
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April 29th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Turning to the south, we see that the new German front has already stalled. British Commonwealth troops are flooding the Caucasus. Germany does not have the deep pockets of her enemies. The immense productivity of the United States is joining her Allies. American arms are appearing on every front.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Turning to the south, we see that the new German front has already stalled. British Commonwealth troops are flooding the Caucasus. Germany does not have the deep pockets of her enemies. The immense productivity of the United States is joining her Allies. American arms are appearing on every front.
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April 29th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Very sad news for China. The fall of the Chungking mines ushers in a period of decline for her active troops.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
Very sad news for China. The fall of the Chungking mines ushers in a period of decline for her active troops.
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May 27th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The southern front is where the action is. Troops from the British Commonwealth will be defending the Caucasus as the Soviets have a very long way on exterior lines to get there. We would not be surprised to see American troops fighting here. Any German moves further south will dangerously overextend their lines, already ridiculously long.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
The southern front is where the action is. Troops from the British Commonwealth will be defending the Caucasus as the Soviets have a very long way on exterior lines to get there. We would not be surprised to see American troops fighting here. Any German moves further south will dangerously overextend their lines, already ridiculously long.
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May 27th, 1940
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
There are still many brave Chinese ready to defend their country. Chungking city is full of horses, and, well, you know what comes from horses. Life there is miserable, but the Chinese have endured for quite a while.
Baldwin Hanson, Military analyst, New York Tribune
There are still many brave Chinese ready to defend their country. Chungking city is full of horses, and, well, you know what comes from horses. Life there is miserable, but the Chinese have endured for quite a while.
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due to a shortage of vodka in Stalingrad, a relief column broke through to issue more to the troops, but likely next month will still see the city fall...
In other news, I'll be away on an annual Civil War trip 1-5 March. We usually rent a cabin on a start park that sometimes has no cell or internet. We go see battlefields by day then at night do head to head wargames, so I might not get any turns done in that time frame. Salute
In other news, I'll be away on an annual Civil War trip 1-5 March. We usually rent a cabin on a start park that sometimes has no cell or internet. We go see battlefields by day then at night do head to head wargames, so I might not get any turns done in that time frame. Salute
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