Keith's Solo AAR

[keith63]

The attack on the French is a resounding success, but its hard not to be when a 19 is rolled.

[keith63]

This is what the line looks like now. I would appreciate some advice on rearranging the french line. Is it time to abandon the Maginot Line like i believe it is?

[keith63]

The turn continues. The German's used 2 HQ's to re-org some bombers for the next impulse.
Here is what has died so far this turn.

[markb50k]

in my game, similar circumstance except I got a breakthrough into Lille. And yes, I started pulling back from Maginot. Must defend the capital!

[keith63]

Here is the French after they have reformed their line. Let's see how long it holds up. And maybe they get lucky and the turn will end.

[keith63]

Well my prediction came true and the turn ended on a 1. So France lasts another turn and gets more reinforcements to shore up their line, just made the Germans job that much tougher.

[brian brian]

Advice for the French line:

The British need to man up. A one hex BEF accomplishes absolutely nothing.

[keith63]

Brian, aren't the British limited by foreign troop commitment?

[brian brian]

Yes, they can only add 2 units to France after the Gort HQ. But they can put those 2 units in Lille, and hold the coast with one unit. With a completely independent air force covering them both. Lille is the strongest hex in Flanders. Or hold the coast with Gort + Anti-Tank or AA gun - unlikely the Germans can break that. Even one strong infantry unit in Lille will make the Germans work hard to take it ... again with RAF cover from England, that they'd rather not tangle with if they don't have to. And if the Brits just sit on the Channel coast, they don't.

[keith63]

OK, thanks a lot for those tips Brian. Much appreciated.

[brian brian]

Hey, thanks for all the screen shots. I think I'm about a week out from finally picking this up, can't wait to play myself.

The most common mistake in the game is the Allies not fighting the Germans hard enough. "But I'll lose those units." Yes, that's why it's called War.

[keith63]

Thanks Brian. I'm enjoying this solo game and I'm learning a lot also.

[keith63]

Here is this turn's production.
Germany: Land 2 x2, pilot x2, Inf x2
Italy: Nav 2, pilot
Japan: Pilot, CV 2nd phase, cvp, ftr 2, Amphib 1st phase, Garrison, Naval repair.
China: Inf HQ
CW: Inf, Terr, pilot x2, ftr 2, BB 2nd phase, convoy point x3
France: Inf, Militia, pilot
USA: pilot, cvp, transport 1st phase, Marine
USSR: Inf HQ, inf x2, pilot, lnd 2

Axis won initiative, choose to go first. Weather is fine everywhere.

[keith63]

This a2a combat took place in the ground strike phase. 2 bombers cleared thru for Germany and a dead French fighter, but the pilot survives as the fight took place over French territory.

[keith63]

Here is a pretty cool shot of the game asking if you want to use the notional unit after a paradrop.

[keith63]

I thought this attack was a bit iffy, but was hoping for a retreat at least then a 20 was rolled lol. Lucky dice for the Germans.

[keith63]

The CW unleashed its Strt bombers, hitting Hanover and Munich, cost the Germans 2 bp's.

[keith63]

CW bombers and French artillery try to ground strike German troops but come up empty. Here is the reformed line as the French continue to give ground grudgingly.

[keith63]

Weather is fine almost everywhere again, Germany and Italy DoW Yugoslavia. Neither DoW causes a US entry draw.

[keith63]

How is this for combat efficiency? Needed a 3 or less and got both. !!