GC41: Jawi (Ger) vs Kamil (Sov)

KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 5:43 pm

TallBlondJohn wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2026 10:02 am Splendid stuff. Your southern offensive may have come off the gas a turn early but the Germans really rally in early 1942, best to play safe. The axis position is bad but very interesting, I hope your opponent keeps going.

Thank you.
I was really surprised by apparent disconnect between limited territorial gains German made and massive losses they inflicted on Soviets during 1941 campaign.
It forced me to rethink how I should approach first 17 turns as Axis.

jawi · Post by **jawi** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 7:43 pm

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Yes, of course, the German troops are pressing on.
It’s a very interesting game with Kamil, especially since it has been highly unconventional and instructive right from the start.

We’re currently at turn 52.
I might start posting the German perspective here at some point.
For tactical reasons, though, it’s a bit too early for that right now, as I know things get tougher for the Germans from late 1942 onwards.

In any case, you really develop a rather personal connection to your own troops.

Best regards,
Jan

Single-player vs. multiplayer = 2 : 10

KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 8:03 pm

Turn 39 End 1/2

North

Strenght of troops in Leningrad direction is improving so soon I expect to feel secure.

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Center

Same in central part of the front.

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KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 8:04 pm

Turn 39 End 2/2

South

My recovery is on par with Axis strenght increase, so I am really pleased with what I see.

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KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 8:08 pm

Turn 40 End 1/2

North

Germans are more active in Smolensk area, I fear I might face strong push in that part of the front.

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Center

Strenght of frontline Axis forces doesn't look as imposing as in Pskov and Smolensk area.

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KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 8:10 pm

Turn 40 End 2/2

South

German advances in Crimea are steady by constant. Fall of Kerch seems like possible scenario.

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KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 10:33 pm

Turn 41 End 1/2

North

Nothing to report.

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Center

Both sides think that time works in their favour leading to another turn of limited activity.

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KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Fri Jul 03, 2026 10:36 pm

Turn 41 End 2/2

South

Situation is improving - several infantry divisions have strenght 3+ so successfull summer defence seems increasingly realistic.

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KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Sun Jul 05, 2026 12:32 pm

Turn 42 End 1/2

North

No action here.

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Center

Small skirmiches in Kursk area, focusing on increasing number of Guard formations.

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KamilS · Post by **KamilS** » Sun Jul 05, 2026 12:35 pm

Turn 42 End 2/2

South

Window of opportunity for early '42 Axis offensive is gone. All in all I am really happy with low intensity fighting that enable me to significantly improve quality of my forces across whole front.