This is a difficult turn to narrate due to much information. I will start with victory points. Allies lost forty four this turn, which is a stunning amount. Between American losses, (US) and 'other losses'; fifty three points were awarded to Germany. When I say awarded I do mean earned by Mr. Bimmler. For Germany did several attacks and all were successful. Allied units had nowhere to retreat so were routed off the invasion area. This is similar to an attack using a task force as a ferry crossing. retreating units are automatically routed. I had stacked up units because I did not think Germany was in a position to counterattack in force. Furthermore, Mr. Bimmler has been tentative in attacks. All of this led to a disaster for the Allies (Kent). This is why I want to give a compliment to German High Command.
I also am now under the impression that an invasion by the Allies, in an attempt to secure Rome is not worth it; from a 'Victory Point' stance. I just do not think enough is gained in strategic resources along with the loss of victory points to justify it. Of course this is just my experience. And in this game I am playing for victory points, so this turn hurts!
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Thirteen amphibious transports were still lost this turn. A significant number indeed but also look at the loss of ground troops. This is what happens when forced to vacate an area.
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The next picture I wanted to show was interdiction levels. There are four occupied hexes that have significant numbers. A few others have lower numbers.
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I show Allied success as well as Axis success so that you can see a complete picture rather than a distorted picture due to ego. Few AAR ever show a complete picture. Final picture is of the Rome invasion site, which gives a detailed view of the situation.
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