La Défense - LiquidSky(Axis) vs sveint(Allies)

[sveint]

Turn 26: August 16, 1940

Three front-line French corps shatter as the German offensive continues.

[sveint]

The prudent thing to do would be to evacuate the Allied forces, however I'd really like to see
France stay in the fight a little longer. The German units are looking very tired.

[sillyflower]

LS has done a bit better than I expected given the situation just before he had to take a break.
Only 2 more turns of good weather (the weather charts do make life easier) so his only chance would seem to be to take Lille with the French army having had too many casualties to want to continue after that.

[sveint]

Turn 27: August 30, 1940

A French and a Canadian corps shatters. Time to get out of dodge.

[sveint]

Chances are we will lose at least one more UK corps, but we've successfully shut down any chance of SeaLion this year.
One corps and one armour will head to Egypt, perhaps more.

[baloo7777]

I am curious. I see a very lot of Allied units using the Hold (no retreat) option (by the white triangle on the counter) and I have been wondering if it works to hold a position or does it just make the unit shatter more easily when attacked? Does it actually cause greater casualties to the attacker?

[sveint]

ORIGINAL: baloo7777
I have been wondering if it works to hold a position or does it just make the unit shatter more easily when attacked?

Both

ORIGINAL: baloo7777
Does it actually cause greater casualties to the attacker?

No

As an example those units in the remains of the Maginot Line got attacked several times this turn but they still hold out.

[baloo7777]

Thanks. Great AAR btw!

[sveint]

Turn 28: September 13, 1940

Several Allied units, including a British corps, surrender.

[sveint]

France cannot hold out much longer.

A corps, an armoured corps and a Canadian division are on their way to Egypt.

Canada builds a division.

[sveint]

Turn 29: September 27, 1940

The French are routed, losing 3 corps and a division. Italy joins the Axis.

France still clings to many of its main cities.

[sveint]

Feeling betrayed by Italy, the French fleet goes on the offensive with devastating effects.

USA builds an armored corps.

[sveint]

The French fleet didn't see much action historically but Churchill was justifiably worried about it falling into the wrong hands.
Pictured is the massive Richelieu.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ba ... _Richelieu

[sveint]

Turn 30: October 11, 1940

Rain covers France as the Germans surround the last few strongholds.
There is no real fighting.

The UK buys an interceptor.

[sveint]

The French fleet attacks Trieste. A dispersed Italian fleet proves no match for us.

[sveint]

Turn 31: October 25, 1940

Heavy rain allows France to stay alive another turn. He may be going for all out
conquest by now - I know I would.

Some Allied troops arrive in Egypt. We should be able to secure Syria when required.

Canada builds an infantry division.

[sveint]

Here are the Soviet dispositions in all their glory.

No new units have been built. All units are set to upgrade.

[sveint]

Turn 32: November 8, 1940

Only a few French strongholds remain.

The Soviets build 2 armored corps.

[sveint]

Turn 33: November 22, 1940

Heavy rain in France mean they hold out for yet another turn. The French fleet
seizes the opportunity.

Except that never happened... when I end my turn I am put in charge of Germany and then the game crashes!

[sveint]

Replaying my turn the result is much better for the Allies.
At least it was a short turn with only a couple of moves, and now the turn correctly uploads.