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Mar/Apr '40
Impulse #13 (Allied)

No declarations of war.

Land: China
Combined: US, USSR
Naval: CW, French

No Port Strikes. No Naval Air.

Naval Movement so far:
Dutch sub to 4 box WM.
CW CV TF from Gibraltar moves into WM, need decision on Axis intercept?

Yes, intercept, GE Nav3 to 2-box

GeneralAdvance wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:33 pm Yes, intercept, GE Nav3 to 2-box

Intercept attempt failed with a 9. Nav did not get a chance to fly. CW task force stops in Italian Coast 2 box.

CW naval moves will continue however French fleet sorties into WM as well.

Axis decision to intercept French TF leaving Oran?

Yes, intercept

GeneralAdvance wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:53 pm Yes, intercept

Intercept attempt failed with 8. French TF joins CW TF in Italian Coast 2 box.

Will have to finish moves later but the Allies will try to pick a fight in the Italian Coast if you want to consider any air support.

Yes, IT Nav2 to 0-box

Mar/Apr '40
Impulse #13 (Allied) Cont

Naval moves cont: Apart from the nominated moves previously the subject of interception attempts nothing else of note worth mentioning. There was quite a few moves to reinforce sea zones.

Allies will be searching IC and will fly Italian Gab to 0 box as requested.

Search result IC 8, 8. No contact.

Mar/Apr '40
Impulse #13 (Allied) Cont

Strategic bombing results

Mar/Apr '40
Impulse #13 (Allied) Cont

Rail: USSR Engineer to Odessa.

Moves: Chinese continue to reorg.

Rebase: USSR bombers continue West.

Unfortunately for Allies the turn continues on 8. I did roll a 2 originally but only included NatRapsEno on the roller email so only fair I rerolled it.

Snow extends the Jap supply lines in China

Axis turn

Picture from Mar/Apr '40 Impulse #15 (Axis) - DOW

Picture from Mar/Apr '40 Impulse #15 (Axis) - DOW

Picture from Mar/Apr '40 Impulse #15 (Axis) - DOW

Mar/Apr '40
Impulse #15 (Axis)

No declarations of war.

Land: Germany, Japan
Combined: Italy
Naval:

No Port Strikes.

Naval Air:
Germany:
NAV3 -> East Med 3-box

Naval Movement:
Italy:
SUB -> East Med 2-box

Italy search in the Eastern Mediterranean.

NatRapsEno wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 11:10 pm Major will be taking over my playing of China and USA for the time being. I'm just really busy at work at the moment. When it slows down, I will rejoin the game as those two powers.

I assume that your email should be removed from the die rolls in the interim, and I will do so until you say otherwise, or rejoin the game.

Mar/Apr '40
Impulse #15 (Axis)

Both sides find in the Eastern Mediterranean (3-1). for no effect whatsoever.

Axis stay. Does Allies stay as well? If not, what ports will the ships seek?

Orm wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:55 pm Axis stay. Does Allies stay as well? If not, what ports will the ships seek?

Abort zone. Send the French CP to the port on Arabian sea adjacent to the 2 sea zone Addu Atoll. CW CA to Suez.

Mar/Apr '40
Impulse #15 (Axis)

No declarations of war.

No strategic bombing.

Italy ground strikes Metz with one FTR2.

For no effect.