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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:12 pm**

warspite1 wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 10:36 am Hi Atheory - thanks for the AAR.

If you get a chance, can you explain what is happening on the naval side in some detail. For example, are the ships (and their sides) set at the outset or is there a random element that can see ships change side? How, if at all, are crew mutinies dealt with?

I look forward to reading more.

Just to add on to what RangerJoe said, as far as I know ships can only be captured if in port when a base flips control.

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:14 pm**

RangerJoe wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 1:22 am
atheory wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 11:34 pm
Dali101 wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:59 pm What modifications do you mean?

Oil ships are green and coal ships are gray...

(and sailboats are also green)

What? I think you may have misunderstood what I was saying. I said nothing about modifications so I'm lost.

I was just saying that I've never really experienced supply shortages so creating convoys has never been seen as a priority for me.
Fuel, you will need fuel.

Supplies, in order to build up your forces, you need the supplies. Shipments of supplies from Germany, Italy, and/or the USSR represent not just the supplies but the devices as well.

I look forward to see how the logistics plays out.

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:22 pm**

atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:14 pm
RangerJoe wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 1:22 am
atheory wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 11:34 pm

What? I think you may have misunderstood what I was saying. I said nothing about modifications so I'm lost.

I was just saying that I've never really experienced supply shortages so creating convoys has never been seen as a priority for me.
Fuel, you will need fuel.

Supplies, in order to build up your forces, you need the supplies. Shipments of supplies from Germany, Italy, and/or the USSR represent not just the supplies but the devices as well.

I look forward to see how the logistics plays out.

You can haul excess resources from Spain to Germany to make more supplies! You can also do that for Italy but in my last campaign game, the Republican air and navy was active in that theater and I didn't want to lose ships.

As Nationalists, you can get oil converted to fuel in Africa. Africa will also be a source of supplies. But be careful since you won't have many ASW vessels early and submarines can travel through the straits of Gibraltar quite easily. Those CD guns get deadly to cargo ships and even damage combat vessels, even sinking some of those as well. So the Republicans have difficulties moving ships through the straits while the submarines can be troublesome if you let them.

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:53 pm**

25 July 1936

Small skirmishes continue as more forces reach staging areas for future battles.

Intelligence officers are left confused wondering if the added letters are code for something.

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Sending these beefy gunboats to add protection to my precious APs

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Ship Repair update - slow and steady. CAPN Feuntes Lopez, captain of the Espana is often seen lounging at the bow end of the ship embracing the sunshine with a bottle of wine.

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:59 pm**

RangerJoe wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:22 pm
atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:14 pm
RangerJoe wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 1:22 am

Fuel, you will need fuel.

Supplies, in order to build up your forces, you need the supplies. Shipments of supplies from Germany, Italy, and/or the USSR represent not just the supplies but the devices as well.

I look forward to see how the logistics plays out.
You can haul excess resources from Spain to Germany to make more supplies! You can also do that for Italy but in my last campaign game, the Republican air and navy was active in that theater and I didn't want to lose ships.

As Nationalists, you can get oil converted to fuel in Africa. Africa will also be a source of supplies. But be careful since you won't have many ASW vessels early and submarines can travel through the straits of Gibraltar quite easily. Those CD guns get deadly to cargo ships and even damage combat vessels, even sinking some of those as well. So the Republicans have difficulties moving ships through the straits while the submarines can be troublesome if you let them.

Yes, indeed republican air is quite relentless in attacking shipping throughout the med. I may be inclined to taking the long way around. Maybe do a relay through spanish guinea or canaries.

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:03 pm**

Curious if anyone knows if there is a way to prevent this pop-up when you hover over a unit icon?

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:12 pm**

25 July 1936 (pt2)

Naval action -

Coastal batteries fire on the BB Jamie I, confirming the presence of the ship in the strait. The BB has received two hits from coastal batteries.

PG Dato valiantly protects the transport convoy funneling troops from North Africa to spain, engaging the republican destroyer Lazaga.

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:56 pm**

For those, like me, that don't really enjoy this side bar, simply hit that minimize button and forget about it. You can still issue orders directly through the unit screens and if you're already familiar with WITP then you'll feel right at home already.

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Use this screen

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:15 pm**

26 July 1936

Republican naval assets out in force west of the strait.

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Somehow our PG Dato limped into port, fire control teams must have been on top of their game.

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Continued operations against republican forces around Sevilla

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Fake news!

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:22 pm**

atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:56 pm For those, like me, that don't really enjoy this side bar, simply hit that minimize button and forget about it. You can still issue orders directly through the unit screens and if you're already familiar with WITP then you'll feel right at home already.

WIS_duDinaPeZ5.png

WIS_vbFAtDhuhf.png

Use this screen
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If you hit the "full list" you will get a screen showing all of the units like in WITP:AE.

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:25 pm**

atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:53 pm 25 July 1936

Intelligence officers are left confused wondering if the added letters are code for something.
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Post it as a bug in the Tech area, someone hit "m" instead of the "space bar" which also happens with the "," button.

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:29 pm**

RangerJoe wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:22 pm
atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:56 pm For those, like me, that don't really enjoy this side bar, simply hit that minimize button and forget about it. You can still issue orders directly through the unit screens and if you're already familiar with WITP then you'll feel right at home already.

WIS_duDinaPeZ5.png

WIS_vbFAtDhuhf.png

Use this screen
WIS_lQSLygH8wa.png
If you hit the "full list" you will get a screen showing all of the units like in WITP:AE.

That's the devil's tongue there, trying to trick us into using more mouse clicks than is necessary. (I say in jest)

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:30 pm**

atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:29 pm
RangerJoe wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:22 pm
atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:56 pm For those, like me, that don't really enjoy this side bar, simply hit that minimize button and forget about it. You can still issue orders directly through the unit screens and if you're already familiar with WITP then you'll feel right at home already.

WIS_duDinaPeZ5.png

WIS_vbFAtDhuhf.png

Use this screen
WIS_lQSLygH8wa.png
If you hit the "full list" you will get a screen showing all of the units like in WITP:AE.

That's the devil's tongue there, trying to trick us into using more mouse clicks than is necessary. (I say in jest)

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:32 pm**

RangerJoe wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:25 pm
atheory wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:53 pm 25 July 1936

Intelligence officers are left confused wondering if the added letters are code for something.
WIS_SbvW3gtX7r.png

Post it as a bug in the Tech area, someone hit "m" instead of the "space bar" which also happens with the "," button.

yes yes, I'm just having fun with it.

Also, we cannot forget the 3rd "S" Maybe the the third S stands for "special"

Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:45 pm**

27 July 1936

Italian convoy taking the long route - "alexa, how many days is 492 hours?"

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Republican submarines will create many sleepless nights I think

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Love this listing, but I do wish it was furthered filtered based on days to withdraw

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:02 pm**

really enjoying using AI to add a little hand drawn stylish look to images

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:16 pm**

July 28 1936

This on it's own is just crazy to me.

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Republican submarines strike again - I only sent out 4 ships from the Cadiz area, yet 2 already found torpedoes in their hull.

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:40 pm**

29 July 1936

Lack of Republican presence around Zaragoza allows for friendly forces to push out.

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The campaign to capture the Huelva and secure the surrounding area is beginning to take shape.

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Combat activity intensifies in the North

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Turn Summary

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 6:08 pm**

30 July 1936 (pt1)

Another AI conversion for fun

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Posted: **Sat Jan 24, 2026 6:29 pm**

30 July 1936 (pt2)

Tough fight for Mieres with Republican forces pushing nationalist forces back into Oviedo

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Turn Summary

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