Against Entente AI

[Metalist]

Can the new emperor find a remedy for the chronic instability of the Empire? We will see. Here's the full text of the event: "Recognizing the growing pressures of nationalism among the many ethnic groups within Austria-Hungary, Karl intended to stabilize the empire by replacing Austro-Hungarian dualism with a Triple Monarchy in which the empire's Slavs would be given an equal voice in government. While such radical reforms might have saved the empire, Hungary and those with vested interests in the existing structure were profoundly hostile to the idea. Serbian nationalists saw the move as a threat to their desired secession and the formation of a greater Serbia. Ignoring pleas for caution from his advisors Karl initiated his reforms, transforming the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary and making the Slavic lands a bulwark against foreign expansionism."

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This time I was successful in influencing China, but it was not enough to trigger a shift in alignment. There is also a chance that Japan might invade if China goes pro-Central Powers.

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In the West, I aim to strike both the British and the French by targeting Arras for the Grand Offensive. For this aim, the 1st Army is being transferred from the Paris frontier, leaving that sector to the 3rd Army. Despite the rain, I intend to attack this turn; I want the initial heavy combat concluded before the Grand Offensive in the East begins.

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As Germany pivots West, Austria-Hungary is also required to conduct a Grand Offensive to avoid a loss of National Will. You can see the target area on the map. The 5th Army is currently being transferred from Romania, as I believe the forces remaining there will be sufficient to knock the latter out of the war. Three German armies will support the Austrian drive, with the offensive likely commencing in June once the 5th Army is in position.

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[Randomizer]

Hopefully, France fails to get a Patriotic Reaction and recover from its NW collapse.

-C

[Metalist]

So, the German 1st and 2nd Armies begin their grand offensive. The initial objective is to capture Arras, which will be enough to reward Germany +10 NW points. However, the ultimate objective is to destroy the Entente forces north of the Somme. The German armies will try to develop infiltration tactics—Stormtroopers to the front lines!!!

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In the meantime, the Austrian 6th Army will attack the remnants of the Serbian Army defending Romania.

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[Metalist]

The Germans managed to implement infiltration tactics, which were helpful in defeating the Entente in Arras. I initially thought that Russians fighting in France was just AI absurdity, but apparently they did send nearly 45k men: https://web.archive.org/web/20080119212 ... rmarne.htm

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The Serbs just don't give up. Crossing a river made it difficult for the Austrians as well.

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The first encounters between the Italians and Austrians were small skirmishes, but more will surely come.

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[Randomizer]

I initially thought that Russians fighting in France was just AI absurdity, but apparently they did send nearly 45k

There is pretty complete book on this subject. See With Snow On Their Boots: The Tragic Odyssey of the Russian Expeditionary Force in France During World War 1 by Jamie H. Cockfield.

-C

[Metalist]

With the capture of Arras, the objective of the grand offensive, Germany is awarded 10 NW points, while France loses 3. Now it is time to capitalize on the breach in the Entente lines.

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The 2nd Army will march towards Hazebrouck to strike the BEF. Meanwhile, the 1st Army will try to envelop the Entente forces. Note that its two corps are now attached with Stormtroopers and have become 'Assault Corps.' This occurred in the previous battle, where two Stormtrooper units each supported an infantry corps. When they are committed in this way, they merge. Assault Corps are stronger and have elite morale

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The Austrian 6th Army will try again to defeat the Serbs, hoping they did not have a chance to recover from their previous casualties.

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"The Deutschland had been built in 1916 to counter Britain’s naval blockade which had hindered Germany’s war efforts substantially. The submarine was intended to travel to the neutral United States selling goods in exchange for vital raw materials. Deutschland’s third journey, planned for January 1917, was aborted when the U.S. abruptly entered the war and the German Imperial Navy converted Deutschland to a submarine cruiser. In three cruises, Deutschland was subsequently credited with sinking 43 ships, becoming a British war trophy in December 1918."

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[Metalist]

The Battle of Hazebrouck is about to commence. I decided to order a breakthrough attempt in case the battle goes well. Thanks to having cavalry units in my reserves, I can attempt to capture two provinces via a breakthrough. I picked the 'Momentum' tactic to help with this attempt. Note also that I can't use the Infiltration tactic; I guess only the 1st Army has access to it so far. So, I picked Massive Bombardment instead.

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The Serbs resisted again, but fortunately, this time the Austrians were able to defeat them.

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The Italians finally managed to beat the Austrians, capturing the town of Flitsch. The German 11th Army was prepared for this eventuality and will move to support their allies with two mountain corps and one infantry corps, backed by artillery.

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The Germans achieved a costly victory at Hazebrouck. The breakthrough attempt faced little resistance, so the remaining Entente forces are now pocketed.

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[jcrohio]

Enjoying this and getting back to WW1G. Unfortunately, I am in FL for 3 months with a Windows 11 computer. WW1G will not install on it. The other problem is that my home computer is on its last legs and a new one means Windows 11.

Random
I couldn't tell from one of your earlier posts if you could not get Centennial to load on Win 11 or WW1G. If you got WW1G to install would love to know how you did it. Any help would be appreciated.

Jack

Sorry to kind of hijack the thread!!