1939 World at War Allies (warspite1) vs Axis (AI)

[warspite1]

India

I've no real idea what is going on with India. I will need to give it some thought.....

[John B.]

You would think that if the British made a breakthrough on the infantry weapons front that they might share it with the other countries in their empire.

[amandkm]

ORIGINAL: John B.

You would think that if the British made a breakthrough on the infantry weapons front that they might share it with the other countries in their empire.

The minors (Australia, Canada, etc.) do get the benefits of their breakthroughs, just as the Balkan allies of Germany do

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: John B.

You would think that if the British made a breakthrough on the infantry weapons front that they might share it with the other countries in their empire.

warspite1

Interesting one this. I can only assume its something to do with the UK's wish to avoid industrialising India. In raising the largest non-conscript army in history, those troops needed to be equipped.

I am just guessing its a game mechanic that has something to do with this, but obviously am only guessing.

[warspite1]

Turn 31 - 8th November 1940

Mmm that's strange. The Chinese have researched infantry weapons but none of the units appear up-gradable?

That being the case I just reinforce what I can and also buy a tank corps.

The British reinforce in a few area. I spend MPP to get the Canadian troops to sea to head for the UK. More South Africans are on their way north.

The US spend MPP researching Aerial Warfare and Command and Control.

The Soviets purchase a corps and the Indians do the same.

British Morale is shaken by the surrender of France.

I am asked if I want to go down the Mers-el-Kebir route. I say No - not historical but we'll see what happens as a result..... I also say Non to DeGaulle's request for an adventure in Senegal. He no doubt took the news well....

[warspite1]

Turn 31 - 8th November 1940

All quiet on the convoy front....

[warspite1]

Turn 32 - 22nd November 1940

The Axis turn in Europe was pretty quiet - the effect of Fog of War. But I see the Romanians joined the Axis and German troops are starting to head east. I am not worried by this development as we have a pact in place with Adolf and I am assured these troops have just been sent east to rest and refit after the war against the French......

[warspite1]

Turn 32 - 22nd November 1940

The 4th Carrier Squadron, providing distant escort for the engineers heading to Egypt, is attacked by a sub....

[warspite1]

Turn 32 - 22nd November 1940

So here I am starting to feel confident about China and thinking I had the ability to upgrade my units but instead I am allowed no upgrades and the Japanese destroy 4th Army and almost wipe out 12th Army.....

[warspite1]

Turn 33 - 6th December 1940

I get some reinforcements this turn - hussah!

The 10th Aircraft Carrier Squadron arrives in the Bristol Channel and the Desert Air Force (fighters) arrives near Bristol.

The Soviets get a corps that I place behind the fort I am constructing west of Narva and a new engineer unit that I place on the Minsk-Smolensk-Moscow highway to the west of the capital.

[warspite1]

Turn 33 - 6th December 1940

[Yogol]

Thanks for the research screens, it's very much appreciated.

I do several things differently, so it's interesting to see.


One difference is that I cancel all artillery research in turn 1, because artillery is not very useful.

I always take 2 chits in infantry weapons with the USSR and with China. Even after I have level 1, I STILL do 2 chits in infantry weapons and recover half the price of 1 chit when I get to level 2. That costs money, but you will get to level 2 ALOT faster. I always have Russian infantry at level 2 when Barbarossa hits, for example.

And most importantly, I get Command & Control and Infantry Warfare ASAP too. They add a lot of fighting powers to the units.


So, it's interesting to see your take on it!

[BillRunacre]

Hi

In terms of Infantry Weapons research, can I check it is that you've researched and not Infantry Warfare?

The latter is a different category and your units automatically benefit from it, whereas they will need to be upgraded with Infantry Weapons.

With Infantry Weapons, it will be possible providing you have the MPPs, the unit hasn't moved/fought, it has a supply value of 5 or more, and it isn't adjacent to the enemy.

Hopefully you can confirm which category it is and that if it is Infantry Weapons you are able to upgrade as applicable?

[warspite1]

Hi

Yes it was infantry weapons. When I play the next turn at the weekend I will provide whatever info I can.

[warspite1]

Turn 33 - 6th December 1940

No Chinese units are illuminated when I click on the upgradeable button and I see the following when I click on properties. I suspect I am missing something as opposed to their being any problem with the game.

Edit: Yes I am missing something. The Supply value where this unit is is only two. However the unit to the south is in a supply zone of 5 and I can upgrade - its just that there was no illumination to show this.

[warspite1]

Turn 33 - 6th December 1940

From being relatively comfortable the Chinese position in the south is now anything but. The Changsha-Henyang-Kweillin-Nanning line is creaking under the strain. I am able to upgrade just a couple of units and move others into supply to upgrade next turn. But II Corps, defending Changsha is nowhere near full strength. Can it hold?


* = Upgraded Units

[warspite1]

Turn 33 - 6th December 1940

The CW concentrate on upgrading units in the Mediterranean

The Soviets research Logistics

The US research Armoured Warfare

...and that is pretty much it. I sit and wait for whatever the EuroAxis have in store in the Western Desert and the Soviet Union...

The Axis submarines and surface raiders remain quiet...

[warspite1]

Turn 34 - 20th December 1940

The German build up in the east continues. But in China, things get more hairy for the beleaguered defenders in the south. II Corps is destroyed defending Changsha, although once again the Japanese appear to have no ability to take the city. Meanwhile the Japanese appear to have re-awakened their interest in Chengchow...

[warspite1]

Turn 34 - 20th December 1940

Hello, Hello, Hello....what's all this then.....? I expect my units in Egypt will be engaged soon - and my Engineer unit is not even in North Africa, let alone started on fortifications.....

[warspite1]

Turn 35 - 3 January 1941

The US want to know if the British want to take up the French orders for aircraft - to which I say hell, yeah. I receive a maritime bomber in Canada and a tactical bomber in the UK - worth the 25 MPP me thinks.