MM (Allied) vs Nirosi (Axis) Nirosi welcome

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Nov 17 1944

The frontlines in Europe.

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In Africa over time the Axis HQ have withdrawn some units to Europe. Seeing a chance the allies land and grab Tripoli.

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Dec 1944

In Africa the Axis begin evacuating. It works oput pretty well but a couple of units were lost.

Allied units occupies all harbours and start to prepare for the invasion of Italy.

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In Bulgaria Sofia falls and Bulgaria leaves the war.

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1945

Forces and casualties as we enter 1945.

I thought I had the BoA more or less won but the subs keep on sinking stuff 700 MM and 50 escorts. I dont any longer build any merchants as the Soviets dont need any lend lease any longer. Shipyards have been busy building landing ships. The only trade I do now is actually US need to help the UK with oil because the UK lacks merchants to ship the oil themselves .

The allies now 2:1 against the Germans but including the Italians it is more like 1,5:1. The Soviets are looking strong fielding 27 mech units. I actually think you can go a bit higher as the Soviet probably around 30-32 is doable with the Soviet oil resources.

Soviet manpower is low now at something like 46% but I dont really care I replace as much as I can and let the xp drop now.
I dont know if a spy in Berlin want to reveal German manpower? Can tell later I guess. Would be interseting to know.

The US is actually at force limit and it does not look very impressive I must say .

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January 45

Not much goes on but history is repetaing itself in the Netherlends. Bad weather no supply means allied units melt like snow in summer. Luckily the German units here are not superstrong either or the allies would be kicked out in no time.

It will still cost me some units I think given that there is no room to retreat but I think I can hold on by recycling units in and out of Amsterdam.

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February 1945

In Holland the situation is getting a bit more serious but under control still I think.

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And in France the front is in stalemate.

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February 1945

Digital Stalin grumbles that he will have to do all the work. Red army continue to advance. Hungary was conquered and Vienna is encircled.

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And a small breakthrough in Poland. Berlin not that far away now.

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[Nirosi]

I dont know if a spy in Berlin want to reveal German manpower? Can tell later I guess. Would be interseting to know.

Well, there is this guy named Hanz (real name changed to protect his identity) that can reveal, in exchange for safe passage to Switzerland, that it is at about 40 to 45% (IIRC).

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I dont know if a spy in Berlin want to reveal German manpower? Can tell later I guess. Would be interseting to know.

Well, there is this guy named Hanz (real name changed to protect his identity) that can reveal, in exchange for safe passage to Switzerland, that it is at about 40 to 45% (IIRC).

Safe Passage, New passport and some USD in Swiss bank account check no problem.
Thanks for the info that was a bit loower then I thought. Same level as the Soviets.
It means once losses ramp up 43 and 44 it seems German manpower do melt away pretty quickly.

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March 9 1945

Soviet central front under Vatutin continue to press towards Berlin despite bad weather and at least for the moment face pretty weak resistance.

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In the Netherlands the allies keep getting pushed back. No space to retreat at all.

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March 23 1945

In the southern part of the east front Vienna is asssaulted and falls to the red horde.

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In the north the advance on Berlin continues. Not that far away now.

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And in the Netherlands the situation still critical. A little bit scared if there is a clear turn. Allied losses could be big but in all honesty the German units are a bit worn down as well so maybe I am exaggerating the risk .

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April 6 1945

There is a cold/clear turn so some offensive moves happens. In France the British manage a small breakthrough.

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In the Netherland as I feared I lost some shattered units I think there were 2 not quite sure. But in return the US moves forward and occupy Dusseldorf.

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But the biggest event happened in Italy. Big allied landings in the south of Italy. Taranto was captured and resistance was less than expected. A Soviet army crosses the Adriatic sea and lands on the beaches and advance to occupy Bologna and that seals Italys destimy and a US paratrooper land near Rome in the hope of capturing Mussolini.

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April 6 1945

In the east Soviets are closing in on Berlin.

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And advance continues in the southern part of the front as well.

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[Nirosi]

Hum... no mention of the liberation of Bucharest?

[MagicMissile]

Hum... no mention of the liberation of Bucharest?

Hmm I guess I forgot to take a screen shot. There is a reference to it in my Feb 45 post but you are right must have forgotten.

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June 15 1945

We can jump forward a bit so the AAR is not lagging the end of the game by much. The end game is not that exciting. First turn of May was rain so a little bit of help from the weather gods but without Italian forces the Allies are now vastly stronger so thinks looks grim for the bad guys. Berlin fell first turn of May despite the rain.

I thought I sent oil to the UK from the US but it turned out I sent pps so on the first turn of June UK oil ran out so they couldnt do anything so that cost me a bit of time as well. But from June 15 onwards oil is flowing as it should.

Here is the situation after June 15 turns. German army strength below 900 and allies above 4000 so not a very fair fight.
Germans down to 0 oil as well a spy told me. Only pockets remain but there are still 6 hexes left to capture in 3 turns. I must say I am fairly confident it will happen but one never knows .

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June 29 1945

Five of the 6 hexes are taken and the post war German borders are settled. In this alternative history it looks like East Germany will be a lot bigger than West Germany.

July 13 1945

I forgot screen shot but the last German city Dresden fell.

Thanks a lot for a great game Nirosi. Well played was great fun. I will think a bit and maybe write something about the game a bit later.

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[Nirosi]

Thanks Magic for the game. I had great fun and I hope so did you.

Thanks also for taking the time to write this nice AAR.

[Nirosi]

Hum... the game seems to have disappeared. Can not see the last turn I was curious about the stats...

[MagicMissile]

Hum... the game seems to have disappeared. Can not see the last turn I was curious about the stats...

Oh no, I saw the victory screen and then clicked upload. I thought you could then go in and look at the games last turn. Couldnt you? Is it maybe because the allies won so that ends the game and the turn so as the axis you cannot open the game because that would be a new turn which cannot happen since the game is ended?

I am also angry I was too quick. Wanted screenshot of casualties as well as the map but I was too hasty.

I had great fun, I really as I said before, like this game. If ever you want to try again with the new patch or maybe move to the pacific or something let me know .

I am no Victor Hugo and I think your AARs with Boldaire are the best I have seen but I hope if someone wants to maybe try the game could be a little bit inspired if they read the AAR.

[Nirosi]

Well, I was mostly curious to know how close I was to the 700 MM. Last count was 692. Did you managed to see if my fleet sank some MM the last turn?

I am learning the ropes of WPP. The hard way I would say. But yes, I would appreciate a game. Will have way more time in about 2-3 weeks.