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ORIGINAL: DesertWolf101
I also have sunk close to 20 submarines while losing only the initial mini submarines launched against Pearl Harbor.

Japanese intel is notorious for overstating the case regarding Allied subs sunk. Unless you depth charge them to the surface, shoot 'em full of holes, see the sailors bailing into the water and the sub go down stern first, you can't rely on ASW reports to that effect.

About the only 'sure thing' for the Japanese re: Allied subs sunk in the first two months of the war is if you hit 'em with several bombs apiece while they were moored at Cavite / "Manila" on turn one.

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Frankly the naval losses intel page, specifically as it relates to enemy losses, is so inaccurate that I almost never even look at it. Instead I confirm enemy ship sinkings directly through combat reports and as later (months later in most cases) confirmed by the always accurate notification in the ops report.

February 5, 1942

Francesco's trapped Chinese army, two hexes northwest of Sian, launched a shock attack in a desperate attempt to break out of its pocket, but to no avail. I am marshalling my forces together for a risky river crossing operation into Sian proper. There is a very large Chinese force there that was previously defeated and thrown back across the river into the city. Nevertheless, it is still a formidable garrison and has been reinforced. I estimate some 1,500 to 2,000 av with four hundred guns is in there now.

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FYI, this game is in a holding pattern. To be honest I don't know when it will be revived as Francesco is busy in Haiti and we have only done three turns since he has been there. I did find out recently though that his other game is still ongoing with some 20 turns done in the same timeframe. I guess it's easier to find time for turns when you are pummeling your adversary senseless as he is doing in the other game [:D]

But is this game over?

George Patton wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 6:43 am But is this game over?

I'm afraid I think it is likely over. Francesco originally told me that it took him hours to do each one of our turns since our game required all his focus unlike the ones with his other opponents. I assumed he would eventually want to start up again but last time I talked to him he seemed to be more keen on the idea of us starting a new game so I think he has given up on it. It takes a lot to come back to a losing game so I sympathize.

DesertWolf101 wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 7:40 am

George Patton wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 6:43 am But is this game over?

I'm afraid I think it is likely over. Francesco originally told me that it took him hours to do each one of our turns since our game required all his focus unlike the ones with his other opponents. I assumed he would eventually want to start up again but last time I talked to him he seemed to be more keen on the idea of us starting a new game so I think he has given up on it. It takes a lot to come back to a losing game so I sympathize.

A formal surrender would be a good conclusion then. It is not nice leaving one's opponent (and the readers too) hanging for too long in this case, also bad for your chances to get further PBEM opponents here

Good afternoon everyone,

After a prolonged absence, I am pleased to access to this AAR, which I had not read except for the final page, so to apologize.

Regrettably, I was forced to interrupt the game abruptly due to professional obligations. At the time, I was involved in evacuating a large project from a conflict zone, and shortly after my return to Europe (well, within 24h to be more precise... ), another major conflict erupted, necessitating my immediate attention; I had to move there, literally, overnight.

In the interim, I managed to engage in a few slow-paced games of WITE-2, which enabled me to participate from remote locations worldwide and with very hectic schedules.


I would like to extend my sincere apologies to all, particularly of course DesertWolf101, a formidable opponent. I regret the sudden interruption and hope that my apologies will be accepted by all, including the readers.


It is not an excuse, but over the past two years, I have been involved in numerous global conflicts (I think I 'miss' Yemen only ), making it challenging to dedicate the necessary time and resources to a game like WITPAE, which demands a reliable connection, concentration, and daily gaming.

As much as I would like to jump back into WITPAE, I fear that my life is quite incompatible with such a game. At least right now and with skilled opponents such as DesertWolf101: these games require much attention and are not meant to be 'frozen' or slowed down for months on.


This game is of course won by DesertWolf101 for disappearance of the enemy (me), but also for superior gameplay, shown already in the first weeks of the match.


Best regards,

Francesco M.

It does sound like you had more pressing obligations. That's what always worries me about these marathon PBEMs. A few months in and then some sort of major life event intervenes.