A Global FUBAR

[AllenK]

Nationalist Chinese scrapped

[AllenK]

No Communist China scraps.

Following on from the previous threads, a reduced CW scrap list.

[brian brian]

The British Nimrod fighters are quite good on a CV the first year or so of the war when playing with the Variable CV Plane Searching optional, as they give all units in the sea-box with them a 1 point bonus on the box #. It is fairly tricky to manage the UK CV-plane pool as their new additions each year match the class of their newest CVs, which won't be on the map yet, and thus it can be difficult for the CW to replace CV-plane losses at times.

[AllenK]

ORIGINAL: brian brian

The British Nimrod fighters are quite good on a CV the first year or so of the war when playing with the Variable CV Plane Searching optional, as they give all units in the sea-box with them a 1 point bonus on the box #. It is fairly tricky to manage the UK CV-plane pool as their new additions each year match the class of their newest CVs, which won't be on the map yet, and thus it can be difficult for the CW to replace CV-plane losses at times.

Good point, finding the enemy, something the RN struggled with on a number of occasions in the previous AAR.

A final, much reduced, CW scrap list.

[AllenK]

French scrapped

[AllenK]

Japanese scrapped.

[AllenK]

German scrapped

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: AllenK

German scrapped

warspite1

I thought for a second you had scrapped Tante Ju!!! [X(]

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: AllenK

German scrapped

warspite1

I thought for a second you had scrapped Tante Ju!!! [X(]

Sometimes I do scrap that one. [:D]

[AllenK]

With Germany set up, we're off. The declaration of war on Poland causes some mild indignation in the US (roll of 1, 2 chits added).

[brian brian]

5 "one" chits ... really bad luck for the Allies. good thing the Axis don't "know" this, eh?

[AllenK]

Some thoughts about strategic goals.

France - Survive as long as possible and hope to cause substantial damage to the German armed forces. Seek any opportunity to engage the Italian navy.

Russia - An aggressive opening deployment in Manchuria, threatening an early DoW against Japan. The US entry hit would be set against the frustration of Japanese plans due to the diversion of units to Manchuria and getting USSR onto wartime action limits quicker. It can probably be taken before the Japs can intervene but holding it may be a different matter. Without an HQ, defence would be limited to around the capital if the units are to be kept in supply and can one be spared as and when the Germans invade? At least, for little effort, it has frustrated the Japanese being able to send the Manchurian forces straight into China.

[AllenK]

ORIGINAL: brian brian

5 "one" chits ... really bad luck for the Allies. good thing the Axis don't "know" this, eh?

True, but on the other hand it gives the Allies the potential opportunity to be a bit more aggressive as losing a chit or two isn't going to make much difference.

[AllenK]

Elsewhere, the Russians have deployed a Cav on the Polish border to annex East Poland and the Baltic states. The rest of their forces are along the Bessarabian border.

Commonwealth - Initially attend to some crucial garrisons like Gibraltar, then try and delay and harass the Axis and put them off their schedule. In the last game Italy was left alone too much and, in consequence, became quite a little force to be reckoned with (especially their Nav's). So, subject to events (and opportunities) elsewhere, probably an active Med front.

US - Played terribly in the last game (wrong builds, poor combat choices etc), although didn't get the rub of the green either. In the Pacific, convoy supply lines are key, so sub warfare will be more prominent. Second, seek to engage the IJN wherever possible relying on industrial might to out-produce the Japs for loss replacement. Ultimately it's about building and then concentrating the right forces in the right place at the right time.

Italy - In the last game got some luck in Egypt with poor Allied placements but apart from that a softly, softly strategy with longish periods spent relatively inactive and building/conserving strength worked pretty well. Oil is going to make quite a difference and Italy may well be best served in assisting the main German drive.

Germany - Cry 'Havoc' and let loose the dogs of war. Undecided as yet on whether to go west to Gibraltar or east. Initial goals Poland and the Low Countries.

Japan - After the debacle in China last game and Yvesp's compelling argument in his AAR, an inactive China basically holding onto existing resources. The Japs need oil. Not trying a China conquest will free resources for an early East Indies campaign. It is hoped the lack of action in China will partly mitigate the effects on US entry of early DoW's in this area.

[AllenK]

The Japanese align Siam and the US aren't bothered.

[Orm]

Japan - After the debacle in China last game and Yvesp's compelling argument in his AAR, an inactive China basically holding onto existing resources. The Japs need oil. Not trying a China conquest will free resources for an early East Indies campaign. It is hoped the lack of action in China will partly mitigate the effects on US entry of early DoW's in this area.

What is considered a early NEI campaign?

[AllenK]

ORIGINAL: Orm

Japan - After the debacle in China last game and Yvesp's compelling argument in his AAR, an inactive China basically holding onto existing resources. The Japs need oil. Not trying a China conquest will free resources for an early East Indies campaign. It is hoped the lack of action in China will partly mitigate the effects on US entry of early DoW's in this area.

What is considered a early NEI campaign?

I'm guessing declaring war on the Netherlands and invading NEI in '39 or early '40 would count as early compared to the historical end of '41 into '42.

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: AllenK

ORIGINAL: Orm

Japan - After the debacle in China last game and Yvesp's compelling argument in his AAR, an inactive China basically holding onto existing resources. The Japs need oil. Not trying a China conquest will free resources for an early East Indies campaign. It is hoped the lack of action in China will partly mitigate the effects on US entry of early DoW's in this area.

What is considered a early NEI campaign?

I'm guessing declaring war on the Netherlands and invading NEI in '39 or early '40 would count as early compared to the historical end of '41 into '42.

Maybe that is considered early? Personally I would classify that as very early or extremely early. I can't recall seeing such a early DOW on Netherlands by Japan. It will be a bunch of US entry chits for US so I would expect that the oil embargo fast and US entering the war early. But it sure will be interesting to follow. [:)]

Do remember to co-ordinate a declaration of war by Japan on Netherlands with Germany.

[brian brian]

One extra chit/turn is far more significant than taking an occasional Chinese city.

[AllenK]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: AllenK

ORIGINAL: Orm


What is considered a early NEI campaign?

I'm guessing declaring war on the Netherlands and invading NEI in '39 or early '40 would count as early compared to the historical end of '41 into '42.

Maybe that is considered early? Personally I would classify that as very early or extremely early. I can't recall seeing such a early DOW on Netherlands by Japan. It will be a bunch of US entry chits for US so I would expect that the oil embargo fast and US entering the war early. But it sure will be interesting to follow. [:)]

Do remember to co-ordinate a declaration of war by Japan on Netherlands with Germany.

Germany wants to DoW Holland asap, weather permitting, so no issues there.

It's a gamble. US entry chits are low (although against a live opponent I would not know that) but the main thinking is that by being passive in China and not doing anything to add to USE, it might offset the undoubted effects such a move will have. It'll likely be 3 chits and, given the succession of 1's so far, higher values but, if it works, it gives oil to Japan and denies it to the CW much earlier. If it doesn't ... well, chalk it up to experience.