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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.

--- message from Berlin ---

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

Turn 39 End 1/2


North


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

Center

Same in central part of the front.

Turn 39 End 2/2


South


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

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.

Center


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

Turn 40 End 2/2


South


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

Turn 41 End 1/2


North


Nothing to report.


Center


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

Turn 41 End 2/2


South


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

Turn 42 End 1/2


North


No action here.


Center


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

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.

Turn 43 End 1/2


North


Mud season arrived so spring objecives are achieved.



Center


Actions reduced to hex flipping.

Turn 43 End 2/2


South


Strenght increase across whold front. Particularyli satisfaing numbers of Cavarly Corps.

Turn 44 End 1/2


North


Same as turn before.



Center


No action.

Turn 44 End 2/2


South



Nothing to report outide of Crimea where Germans gradually push their way towards Kerch.