Fall Weiss II - version 1.0 AAR - [Finished]

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March 23, 1940

Another reason not to delay the Western invasion: What else can I do? I have no MPP.

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April 1940

In one swing Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium surrender to Germany, and our forces are poised to outflank the Maginot line.

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April 1940


Atlantic

In the Atlantic, the Canadian Destroyer group was sunk off Newfoundland and convoy raiding is back to business as usual.

Greece

Greece diplomacy has had lady luck on my side. Another diplomacy hit and Greece is leaning Axis 8%. Now that Greece is again in the Axis sphere of influence I have begun investing (1 chit this turn) into Spanish diplomacy. We are again also receiving Greece imports!

Italy

Italy prepares for war on the backs of German conquests. On the flip side USA protests Germany's aggression.

Ireland?

There are pop up reports from German spies that airfields are being expanded in Ireland...

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May 6, 1940


France

The German attack is swift and powerful as our Panzer Armies quickly cut through the French Lines, allowing our forces within 2 hexes of Paris within the first turn. I expect some of the French forces to melt away and return to defend Paris on the Allied turn.

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May 6, 1940

North Africa

The always ill prepared Italians are prompted with a decision to strengthen their supply lines for an attack on Egypt, or to opt instead for a defensive position near Tobruk. I opt to take the offensive approach to try to put as much room between the Allied forces and Tobruk as possible.

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May 6, 1940

North Africa

The Italians were not quite ready to join this turn, and many units had to be reinforced rather then advance on Egypt. Italian MPP per turn is still very low, and now we are fighting a war. Via decision event, Italy and German have agreed to the transfer of resources from Germany to Italy. Italy will receive 15 MPP per turn, though it will cost Germany 25 MPP (Germany is much more efficient). The agreement is to last until the war with USSR.

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May 6, 1940

The UK has garrisoned Iceland this turn.

Another glance at income. I have not yet received any boosts to industry.

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May 28, 1940

France

The Germans have reached the gates of Paris where a French Army and a Heavy Tank formation defend the Capital. Our main Panzer groups have halted for the turn to regroup for one final attack, while German air re-base in Belgium. The majority of French forces have been forced away from Paris and line the coast of the English Channel or have remained at their post on the Maginot line. The capture of Nancy by German paratroopers have reduced the ability to operate 6 of the 8 Corps/Armies near the Maginot line as Strasbourg has no supply.

I expect Paris to fall next turn, but with so many French forces still abound I can not be certain that the French will capitulate immediately. With German MPP we continue to look forward, investing in Spying/Intelligence and Ground Attack Weapons.

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May 28, 1940

North Africa

A shot is yet to be fired in North Africa, however the Italians have concentrated their attacking forces and are prepared to march towards Alexandria. I have left strong garrisons at Tobruk and El Aghelia to protect key bases in any event that the UK, and recently arrived Commonwealth forces beat the Italians back decisively.

I also receive welcome news - Italy develops Industrial Technology I

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June 19, 1940

France

Paris has fallen but the country as I suspected has not surrendered and have moved the Capital to Bordeaux. Another turn of dismantling French units will hopefully put an end to French resolve.

Germany invests in Long Rang Aircraft, maxing out research spending in the process and invest another chit in Spanish diplomacy. The UK had a diplomacy hit with Spain, which if i'm correct in remembering means that they have more chits invested in Spain that I do? Hopefully I did not lose my chance to bring Spain towards the Axis by investing early in Greece diplomacy.

USSR

The USSR annexed the Baltic States and Besserabia from Romania.

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June 19, 1940


Italy

Via decision event Italy has agreed to ship military equipment to Spain, obviously I still have hope that Spain will join the Axis.

North Africa

Fighting has broke out in Egypt, and looks to be a dog fight to gain ground for both sides. At turns end Italy received Infantry Weapons I which may turn the tide.

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July 7, 1940


Germany

The French have surrendered! Although we have installed Vichy France, the UK has rather decided to recognize the Free French.

At this critical turn I must begin to focus on building up for war with the USSR. Franco is dangerously close to joining the Axis after the fall of France and will be a priority to bring into the Axis Camp after significant investments since the beginning of the campaign (Supply shipments, Military Equipment, Diplomacy and the arrival of Wolfram mine engineers). WIth the plunder of France I have purchased 3 HQ and 3 Tank Groups.

Italy
Our primary focus with Italy is the war with Egypt. I would rather not direct any German forces other then the future Afrika Korps to Egypt. Italy will have to fight out the remainder of 1940 alone.

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August 4, 1940

Not too much to report. East of Tobruk both Italian and Commonwealth forces are inflicting heavy damage on each other. The Allies were able to destroy an Italian Corps, while in turn the Italians Destroy an UK Army. Air support from the Carrier stationed in Alexandria has made use of Italian Air almost absolutely too expensive to eat the losses. I have decided to commit a German fighter group, which is currently en route though Italy.

German has decided to built a U-Boat based off the Atlantic Coast of France. I have submarines in Que that I have been waiting to launch from the proposed base.

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Allied Turn August 1940


The UK has taken interest in Swiss diplomacy. This is rather an annoyance as I have opted on Turn 1 of the game to store our plundered gold reserves in the Swiss bank system. I do not want Switzerland to fall within the Allied sphere of influence.

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August 18, 1940

Italy on this turn was asked where to deploy the remainder of her submarine fleet. I decided Italy would be best served answering Germany's call to participate in the war of the Atlantic. In Italy further skirmishes continue in Egypt, neither side has gained an upper hand. Germany continues to shuffle forces East and purchasing garrison for France and air Units for the long war ahead.

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Sep 1, 1940

The Balkans

Germany was granted the opportunity to settle a number of territorial disputes in the Balkans this turn. First, Germany chose not to intervene in territorial disputes involving Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria which resulted in Romania joining the Axis. Second, due to Greece's Axis leaning, Germany was presented an opportunity to sway Greece to sign the Tripartite Pact and join the Axis. This has seemingly upset Bulgaria beyond repair, as Bulgaria now leans 66% towards the Allies and has signed a defensive Pact with USSR albeit guaranteeing her protection from Axis invasion, at least for now. Italian morale has also been largely effected, and now more then ever I must protect her National Morale objectives with garrisons. (I Admit there was one error here where some Albanian territory did not transfer to Greek control, which I have already fixed on my end going forward.)

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Sep 1, 1940

Could our Greek Allies turn the tide in the Med?

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September 15, 1940

North Africa

Another Italian Corps is Destroyed. The Allied forces in Egypt are on the verge of pushing the Italians back towards Tobruk as our front line begins to thin. Reinforcements have sailed to Tripoli and are walking the desert while the Italian 5th Army is marching from El Agheila.

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October 3, 1940

Mediterranean

This turn the Allied Armour surprised and outflanked the Italian front line and destroyed the only Italian fighter group stationed in North Africa. Rather then risk the Tank formation attempting to cut off our supply route to Tobruk I have pulled back my forces to regroup at Tobruk. The German fighter squadron has finally arrived just in time to replace the Italian fighters. I also receive a first this game - Malta effects Med. Supply.



Europe

- Some garrison units are dispatched to the French coast.
- Italian submarine sail into the Atlantic from Bordeaux.
- Build up begins along the Russian borders
- Since the fall of France I have purchased the following units which remain in que: 3 German Tanks, 1 Romanian Tank, 3 HQ's, 3 Mobile Infantry, 1 Fighter, 1 Tac Bomber, 1 Strat. Bomber
- Germany finalizes trade agreements with Switzerland
- Germany develops Infantry Weapons II

Atlantic

I have so far thwarted most attempts of the Allies to detect my raiders and business continues as usual

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October 25, 1940

North Africa

The Gariboldi HQ retreats into Tobruk as the Italian 1st and 10th Armies hold at Bardia just East of Tobruk. Our mobile forces have pulled back in retreat as supply was weakened and full reinforcement impossible. German reinforcements (and their Infanty Weapons II) are desperately needed.

Spain
German was faced with some tough decision events regarding Spain. The first was a decision to export Military Equipment to Spain at a rather high cost. However, if Spain Joins the Axis the costs are basically recouped. I am confident that I can continue to sway Spain towards the Axis so I select "Yes".