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German forces continue encircling Paris. The newly created Panzerarmee Graziani race towards Nantes, and reach the outskirts of the city where the Senegalese forces halt the advance.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Movement

Nothing new in China. In the north the Japanese struggle with supply issues and in the South the Japanese armies struggle with the weather to make contact with the retreating Chinese.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Movement

German forces launch three attacks in France.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat Declaration

Georges (HQI) can give HQ support to the Metz MIL. Will the HQI do so?

The current odds versus the militia is 18:3, or 4:1 after weather modification.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

Pretelat (HQI) can give HQ support to the defenders east of Paris. Will the HQI do so?

The current odds is 54:16, which is reduced to 3:2 by the weather.

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The third attack, versus the Dakar MIL, is currently 42.5:5.



Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

Jan/Feb '41
Impulse #8 (Axis)

I forgot to mention that there were some units moved during the air transport step and disembarkation.

Japanese air transport move the 1st Mountain Corps from to coast to the outskirts of Sian.

One GARR and one MECH land in Tientsin. One German division land in La Spezia.

Both HQs provide support to French units under attack.

Almost all available German aircraft fly in support of the three attacks. See picture. Note that the Bf-109 in the attack versus the Metz militia is flying as an escort. All other fighters flying are bombers.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

France has one fighter and one bomber available for support. Will any air be used?

Germany, and Italy, has 5 fighters available for counter-interception.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

Both fly to protect MIL in north.

Both land where fighter starts.

Germany counter-intercepts with two fighters.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

France clears one of the German bombers. I select the front bomber for France. If that was wrong then I can go back and change it.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

Curses. The French bomber clears.

The German air force stays. Does the French fighter stay for one additional round?


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

French stay as long as there are any enemy planes in air.

The second round clears the last bomber and the German fighters return to base.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

The Metz militia receive defensive HQ support. (1 rolled)

The other 2 HQs fail with their support. (10 for Allies and 6 for Axis)

First attack is against the Metz MIL.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

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The attack is a stunning success despite the French support.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

Next attack is east of Paris.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat

The next attack is also considered a success because a retreat result was achieved and the main French forces has nowhere to retreat. Only the French AT is able to retreat.


Picture from Jan/Feb '41 Impulse #8 (Axis) - Land Combat