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December 1941

The USA has joined the war! Both the British and USSR national morale is bolstered by this news, and the Americans immediately begin shipping supplies to the USSR via Persia.

December 31, 1941
Year In Review

The Atlantic

There was a significant reduction in the raiding capabilities of our Atlantic Fleet in the first half of 1941, but with a relatively well supplied raiding fleet at sea we are well positioned to continue momentum into early 1942. To date only one German unit, a Battle Cruiser has been sunk (by Carrier North of France). There are currently 9 German U-boat Groups, 2 German surface raiders and the Italian BETASOM submarine group which was deployed from Bordeaux operating in the Atlantic. With the recently capability to sink up to 100 MPP per turn (see chart below).

December 31, 1941
Year In Review

Spain

The British acting alone attempted a mass invasion of Spain, declaring war in June 1941 just after Germany had begun crossing the border into Russia. Spain, bolstered by military exports from Italy and Germany in 1940 which resulted in an additional Tank Group, Corps and Garrison unit have been able to withstands the British invasion and have since recaptured one of the two Portuguese ports the British have access to, and in December with assistance from Italian Allies have also captured Gibraltar, essentially cutting off the Allies from Atlantic access to the Mediterranean.

December 31, 1941
Year In Review

North Africa

Where as the British have faltered in the invasion of heavily Axis leaning Spain, they have more then made up for in North Africa. Commonwealth forces have destroyed Rommel on the battlefield, and have commanded control of the sky. Greek Armies have been dispatched to El Agheila to try to thrust the Axis forces back onto the offensive in the region. North Africa has proven to be a very expense endeavor for Germany.

December 31, 1941
Year In Review

The Mediterranean

Even though Italy was able to sink 1 of 2 known UK Carriers in the Mediterranean in 1941, the British had decisively won the Battle at sea sinking 3 of Italy's 4 Battleships. Greek and Spanish Heavy Cruisers, as well as German U-Boats which were redirected from the Baltic have since arrived in the Adriatic Sea. The Italians are waiting to upgrade their naval units and now with the capture of Gibraltar will attempt to win the next decisive battle for naval superiority in the Mediterranean.

December 31, 1941
Year in Review

Finland

In Northern Finland the "Engelbrecht" Division which was transferred from Norway to Finland by Swedish rail, has captured the town of Monchegrorsk and in December 1941 have in coalition with Finnish Forces begun an attack to isolate Murmansk from the Russian Army. Without HQ support I can only hope to wear down the local defense, and then turn towards Murmansk.

December 31, 1941
Year in Review

Army Group North

We have arrived at the gates of Leningrad, and although a solid defensive line holds south of the city we consider our objective met. Capturing Leningrad will free up a number of forces and will be a huge blow to Russians.

Finnish Forces led by General Mannerheim have not yet been successful in recapturing Vyborg. If the towncan be captured the Finns should be able to march to Leningrad to support the siege.

December 31, 1941
Year in Review

Army Group Center

The Germany Army has arrived at Moscow to find the city surrounded by fortifications. Flanked by the Yugoslavian Army in North and the Hungarian Army in the South, German forces will spearhead the attack on the Capital with the ultimate objective of occupying Moscow in 1942.

December 31, 1941
Year in Review

Army Group South

In the South our objective of capturing Rostov has fell well short. We have however Captured Kharkov and the City of Kursk (upper right) could easily have fallen had weather permitted. Army Group South's main objective in 1942 is the capture of Stalingrad and secondly the capture the Caucasus oil fields.

February 11, 1941

North Africa

The war in North Africa has grown to epic proportions due to the British massing their air fleets. The Greek Army has proven unable of changing the Axis tide of fortunes. I have redirected German Fighters and Bombers from the winter conditions of Russia to try and level the playing field, as well have sent additional Italian forces to Tripoli and a German HQ (Kesselring) has arrived in Italy for transport to Tripoli to take over command of the German forces in the region. I do not believe I can commit anything further to the North African "killing fields."

February 11, 1941

Eastern Front

Our summer objective is clear:

March 25, 1941

Spain

Spanish forces begin to close in on the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.

France

Germany builds coastal defenses as engineers continue to fortify key cites.

Germany

Germany launches an the Graf Zeppelin Aircraft Carrier.

North Africa

Kesselring HQ arrives in Tripoli.

Eastern Front

-German forces capture Kursk.
-Army Group Center marches on Moscow.
-USSR Transfers Siberian Troops.
-German Reinforcements arrive in the South to support "Fall Blau" (1 HQ, 1 Tank, 1 Army)

April 16, 1942

Finland

Finnish forces have recaptured Vyborg.

Eastern Front

-Army Group North is not yet postioned to strike Leningrad, instead rather mopping up Russian forces South of the City.
-Army Group Center has encountered fierce fighting just south of Moscow and ground is hard to come by.
-Army Group South has finally reached Rostov.

April 16, 1942

North Africa

The battle for North Africa will result in Axis defeat. Commonwealth forces have captured El Agheila and German fighters and bombers (which have arrived to late) have retreated to Tripoli possibly to evacuate.

Spain

British defeat is looming as Spanish forces have overwhelmed the invaders.

I hope that your lines are strong enough to stop all those Russians coming from Siberia. Best of luck on taking Leningrad as soon as possible!

Thanks, hopefully I will find some decisive victories in the East this coming year. The holiday season has kept me from the game for over a week, I haven't been able to work on the mod or play. Hopefully I get some free time soon to pick it up! The mod itself has changed a lot since I've started this round. I now have Finland and Romania as minor Majors for example and have removed Poland.

May 8, 1942

Spain

The British are soundly defeated as it looks like only mop up duties remain for Franco's Army. With Gibraltar under Axis control I have taken the opportunity to move part of the German fleet into the Mediterranean to join the Naval force grouped in the Adriatic Sea. My hope is if I can regain naval superiority in the Mediterranean I may yet be able to beat the British in North Africa.

May 8, 1942

North Africa

Untimely weather in North Africa has impeded my ability to move the German Luftwaffe across the Mediterranean to safety so I have no choice but to hastily declare war on Tunisia, luckily German paratroopers were in position to support the DOW and have destroyed the defending Corps at Tunis. I moved some remaining ground units across the Tunisian border to secure ground for my aircraft to land. I fear Gariboldi may not be able to escape the British Armour storming across the desert.

The UK has also annexed Syria this turn.

May 8, 1942

Army Group North

Heavy fighting continues in and around Leningrad as the Russians have committed sizable forces to the defense of the city. 2 German HQs and 2 Tank Groups are pounding the defenders South of Leningrad and Russian forces are being decimated.

Army Group South

Rostov is captured. The Russians are beginning to form continuous defense lines behind the Don Major River.

Army Group Center

Model (HQ) who has been chosen to lead the offensive against Moscow continues to destroy the fortifications (and the occupying units) West of the capital. Von Bock (HQ) has arrived at Kursk to lead a Northern push towards Moscow where Hungarian forces have stalled. North West of Moscow Yugoslavian have capture the town of Rzhev.

May 30, 1942

North Africa

Tripoli will soon fall to the Commonwealth forces. In hindsight my missed opportunity to meet the Allies head on in the air was my downfall in Libya. Now I have strong air assets on the wrong side of the Mediterranean of which could be better served in Russia.