The World at War ELO Ranking Games

[Kashtronomical]

ELO game result:
Kashtronomical (Axis) defeats firsteds (Allies)

Allies surrender Aug (?) 1944 with Moscow and Perm falling, China surrendered, and Axis domination of the seas, outnumbering Allied vessels by roughly 2:1 ratio.

UK seized the initiative with early invasions of Hamburg and Bergen but were repelled. The relatively slow start for the Axis may have lulled the Allies to sleep, until they were rudely awakened by 4 U-boats and 2 cruisers disrupting convoys off East Africa. The bolstered Italian forces in East Africa seized nearby capitals including Nairobi. Axis declined Vichy and eventually conquered all of France after launching a delayed Barbarossa that produced moderate gains. In the following years, German forces encountered stiff resistance outside Leningrad and Grozny, pivoting instead towards Moscow and Kubyshev/Perm in an attempt to cut off the Soviet forces stranded at the flanks.

In the Asia-Pacific theater, Japan invested heavily in research (including double-chit on Production for cheaper amphib transports) at the expense of early gains in China. The Southern and Central fronts stalled as Japan avoided US mobilization. Attention turned towards a deep invasion of the North which was surprisingly met with a rugged Chinese defense. Eventually the campaign proved successful as the overstretched Chinese resistance wore thin.

One of the key engagements occurred at Pearl Harbor. A full assault and uncertain amphibious invasion of Hawaii took over 3 months to complete. Meanwhile, Bangkok was captured by Allied forces, and only about 50% of the other targets in the Indo-Pacific region were successfully secured as of Japan's entrance into the war. However, the US suffered significant casualties in their attempt to defend Hawaii, losing multiple carriers and battleships. This gave Axis critical time to build and sustain their momentum.

With the oceans secure, Axis threw their full weight at China, India, and the USSR, securing the entire continent before the UK and US forces could attempt any serious intervention.

A very exciting, educational, and challenging game!

[HarrySmith]

Khunkwai open for a game as either side.

Hi Khunkwai ( Chris)
Better to post for games under multiplayer. This particular link is more for game starts and results. Look at multiplayer and you will see games posted there .

[khunkwai]

New ELO Up and Running

General23n8 (Axis) vs Khunkwai (allies)

[khunkwai]

Khunkwai open for a game as either side.

Hi Khunkwai ( Chris)
Better to post for games under multiplayer. This particular link is more for game starts and results. Look at multiplayer and you will see games posted there .

Thanks yes that was faster

[Old_Shane]

New ELO game
Craterous (Allies) vs Old_Shane (Axis)

Craterous defeats Old_Shane Summer 1944
Japan defeated China and was making slow progress in India. IJN mauled the Pacific fleet pretty good.
In contrast, the RN completely destroyed the Kriegsmarine. It was safe and open seas for the Allies to assault Europe. So they did directly into France with strong units and air support. Steady advance right to Berlin. This commander had enough. Resigned to the eventual fate.
Well played Game Brian!

[gronivaure]

New ELO match started:

hasmat_slith (Allies) vs. gronivaure (Axis)

Good luck!

[Bernhardotte]

New ELO. JFB00 (Axis) vs. Bernhardotte (Allies)

[gronivaure]

IIo4tu (Axis) win against gronivaure (Allies).

Decisive victory in july 1944.

The Germans seized all of France without establishing the Vichy regime. Then they took all of North Africa, extending as far as Persia and India in coordination with Japan. Pearl Harbor was captured upon the declaration of war, and the US fleet was sunk while attempting to retake Hawaii. Japan seized Australia. Russia was conquered in July 1944. I could have tried to defend Great Britain to hold out for another year, but my morale was just as low as that of the US and the British. So, I accepted defeat after the fall of Russia.
IIo4tu makes no mistakes. He forgets nothing. His attacks are swift when speed is required, and slow and cautious when necessary. I was gradually overcome by the fear of making a mistake, as every move I made was anticipated and brilliantly countered by IIo4tu.
I will have to change the way I play the Allies if I want any chance of beating IIo4tu.

[HarrySmith]

HarrySmith (Allies) wins against General23n8 (Axis)
Game ends with German surrender May44 after Italy and Japan in 43. Germany advanced well into Russia capturing Moscow ( Still held by Germany at the end of the game) Stalingrad and Rostov. Heavy focus on Russia by Germans but probably not enough on containing Allies. Some excellent battles throughout and great use of air, artillery and armor by Germans in Russia. A good fun game and well played by Nate who fought to the very end. Great turn rates

[Pekkavilamoura]

ELO game ended:
aquavita Axis [LOSS] vs. Pekkavilamoura Allies [WIN]

aquavita concedes defeat in September '43 after Berlin fell and Germany surrendered.

Thanks aquavita for a fun and fast-paced game!