2 warspite1 (Axis) vs AllenK (Allies) Full Campaign

[warspite1]

Turn 54 + Turn 55
10-24 October 1941

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Turn 57 + Turn 58
7-21 November 1941

It's all kicking off Pru!!

The Japanese declare war on the USA and co (not the British).

I take a chance and split my forces. The Kido Butai heads for Hawaii, where they destroy two battle squadrons and damage the third. The heavy cruisers are left untouched. My big concern are the remaining ships and the sub at Midway. But hopefully I've blocked off the exit to the naval base with my sub and cruiser picket. I hope the US subs run into my destroyers too.

[warspite1]

Turn 57 + Turn 58
7-21 November 1941

That leaves the remainder of the fleet to invade the PI. The carriers prove useful, destroying the USN light cruisers and causing casualties to the defenders of Manilla.

The other target was Wake Island.

[warspite1]

Turn 57 + Turn 58
7-21 November 1941

Meanwhile in China I feel like a head of steam is being worked up at last.

The Japanese have managed to increase the size of the wedge between the Chinese armies.

[warspite1]

Turn 57 + Turn 58
7-21 November 1941

In the south, Nanning has opened up some possibilities. I don't know how heavily he's defended Kweichow but its nice to at least be on the move.

[warspite1]

Turn 57 + Turn 58
7-21 November 1941

Sadly in East Africa its full on defensive mode.

[warspite1]

Turn 57 + Turn 58
7-21 November 1941

The Soviet Union was something of a mini disaster. Rain everywhere (seriously?). I took a couple of important hexes - but by that I mean I cleared them but could not enter them. Rostov was particularly painful but so was clearing the Dvina only to find I can't form a bridgehead....

So as we near the end of the year, Pskov, Bryansk, Orel, Voronezh and Rostov are all enemy owned....

Better news in the far, far north where a British destroyers hung around for far too long and my Maritime Bombers saw off the little ships. I stupidly lost the heavy cruiser squadron I managed to get all the way back from the South Atlantic.

[Elessar2]

Don't forget the DEI oil this time. [8D]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Elessar2

Don't forget the DEI oil this time. [8D]

warspite1

Lolz - I didn't forget last time - I was just too incompetent to take it!

[warspite1]

December 1941

So as we come to the end of 1941, the US are in the war and we have a truly world war at hand, lets see what has happened so far.

[warspite1]

December 1941

Losses

Axis losses have been relatively light as to be expected. The Japanese losses have been limited to two garrisons in China, while the Italians I believe lost a garrison in East Africa.

German losses have come from poor play. The tactical bomber I believe was lost because the Germans allowed the Soviets to attack first. The destroyer flotilla (Baltic) and one of the heavy cruiser squadrons (Norwegian Sea) was just careless. The only other losses have been a sub and a second heavy cruiser.

I don't have much to compare to as I haven't kept a track in other games, but the Allies losses at least seem reasonably large.

The Pearl attack was sub standard and only two battleship squadrons were sunk, but the bomber unit and light cruiser squadron in the PI were destroyed.

The Soviets have lost 30 land units of all types (plus 1 partisan) but not a single aircraft unit so far which again is a knock-on effect of having the Soviets declare war. The navy in the Black Sea has been destroyed (2 light cruiser squadrons) and the battleship squadron and light cruiser squadron in the Baltic were destroyed, leaving at least 1 sub and possibly a destroyer flotilla.

The Chinese have lost 24 land units (no aircraft) and this is probably very light given the mess I made of the campaign initially.

The British losses seem higher than I remembered. The British in France were not that numerous, but somewhere along the way the British have lost 2 armies, 8 Corps a garrison and an HQ. Strange I can't recall where. Only 1 bomber has been destroyed, and perhaps more worryingly, just two cruiser squadrons (1 heavy and 1 light).

[warspite1]

December 1941

China Campaign

Five army groups in the field. With the war having been expanded, these units can't expect any further assistance in the near future and will need to make what gains they can before the Allied superiority kicks in.

[pjg100]

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The British losses seem higher than I remembered. The British in France were not that numerous, but somewhere along the way the British have lost 2 armies, 8 Corps a garrison and an HQ. Strange I can't recall where. Only 1 bomber has been destroyed, and perhaps more worryingly, just two cruiser squadrons (1 heavy and 1 light).

I believe unit losses for majors include minor units under that major's control. So could be Greek, Malaysian, possibly Dutch.

[warspite1]

December 1941

Philippines Campaign

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ORIGINAL: pjg100

The British losses seem higher than I remembered. The British in France were not that numerous, but somewhere along the way the British have lost 2 armies, 8 Corps a garrison and an HQ. Strange I can't recall where. Only 1 bomber has been destroyed, and perhaps more worryingly, just two cruiser squadrons (1 heavy and 1 light).

I believe unit losses for majors include minor units under that major's control. So could be Greek, Malaysian, possibly Dutch.
[/quote]warspite1

Well that would explain a lot. The Greeks probably account for the two armies and a corps. Thanks

[warspite1]

December 1941

Pearl Harbor Strike Force

A different make-up but they (almost) got the job done. But do they stick around for a second strike?

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December 1941

East African Forces

The Italians needed to strike quickly. But once the allies landed in force there was only one outcome. Its a case of hanging on for as long as possible.

[warspite1]

December 1941

North Africa

To the north the British recce forces have started to move west and will soon see that Libya is a German free zone.....

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December 1941

USSR

The grandly, and optimistically, entitled 'Army Group' Messe. With two infantry corps and a tank unit, it has barely enough troops for an Army. And the Italians appear to be making a poor job of being security forces....


Here's another fine Messe you've gotten' me into Stanley

[warspite1]

December 1941

The Finnish Front

The Finns are not adding a whole lot to the German cause to be honest....