Elvis Gold Records

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

George Patton was a genius. Both during war, but MORE importantly, AFTER the war.
Imagine if FDR, Bradley, Eisenhower had listened to George Patton from 1944 on:

1) Patton would have crossed the Rhine in Fall 1944, but was stopped, by Eisenhower, Montgomery, Bradley. There wouldn't have been a Battle of the Bulge. The Germans were on the ropes. 250,000 Germans escaped, and rallied/regrouped for the Bulge. The war in the West, would have been over by Christmas 1944, in Berlin.

2) Patton could have entered Berlin, in 1945, before the Russians. Imagine how many lives would have been spared.

3) Patton on his way to Prague, to accept German Army surrender. The Germans were waiting with white flags. August 1945. He was commanded to not to go forward. What a mess.

4) Patton (and Churchill) did not to want to give all the major cities & European countries to Russia. The Germans were a defeated people. Imagine, maybe not Cold War.

5) George Marshall stopped Patton from going to rescue Allied POWs outside the Western Allies zones, how many were lost.

6) Maybe avoid 60 years of Cold War, maybe Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Cuba, etc.

Salute to the American General. Best war-time general and post-war seer wisdom. The media silenced him first.

[HarrySmith]

told a binary to "get better"

This attachment seems harsh to me, happy to play and have some good banter Elvis. I think people should keep things in context to the game play. After i finish a game, I will message you in regards to starting one. Harry

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

told a binary to "get better"

This attachment seems harsh to me, happy to play and have some good banter Elvis. I think people should keep things in context to the game play. After i finish a game, I will message you in regards to starting one. Harry

Yes, I'm Steiner.
I have to men to bury, and no office to small talk in.
Your credentials are hopelessly impeccable Herr Oberst.
What can I do for you, Harry?
I haven't seen your plan yet.
This could work, you know.
You forget Harry, I'm here, official disgraced
I do not retain my rank, only my authority.
My men need no vindication.
16 left.

I will put it to my men, they are entitled to know.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #193 [LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs redrum68 (Axis) --- Allies surrender January 1941. Chinese are finished.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

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Rivalry alert.

Archmache and myself will begin our 8th game, very soon.
My opponent wants Allies.
game is up, password = elvis

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We've agreed to battle again soon, both have to recharge & some personal stuff. This is turning into a good rivalry, we both try odd strategies (some for the best, other times, not so much). Checking my Gold Records, head-2-head match-up with Archmache.

3 wins (Allies, Allies, Axis)
4 losses (Allies, Axis, Allies, Allies)

[WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) ---Very interesting game. Both Japs and Yanks went for Subs.
[WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs archmache(Axis) --- French defense was aggressive, popped some units. He folded.
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) --- Russia held Dnieper River line until early 1943
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Archmache (Allies) --- Given my recent successes, I do what I always do, and try new strategies.
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) --- Dude got me again, this sux. Made 2 very critical mistakes.
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) --- This one was complete waste of time.
[WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Archmache (Allies) --- Allies soft Pacific defense + SeaLion gave the Germans all they needed. Game has an AAR thread.
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[archmache]

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Going to be an exciting matchup for sure.

I've cooked up some strategies against the AI - Allied Warplans are ready.

Churchill and bankers are back at it on turn 1 bribing the Fins. Good start, but that pesky German Corps somehow survived the French assault in the Rhur.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #193 [LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Archmache (Allies) --- This time, I wasn't so fortunate. Axis went with the slower ground game in Russia. Bought Artillery, since the Luftwaffe is worthless after 1943. *Key turn when Russia got clear weather in Spring 1942. That was huge. Both in 1941, and 1942, Germans got pathetic weather in the Fall. Rain turns starting in September is awful. The Summer is always a success, but getting weather in September to November can make the game a Winner.

Diplomacy by Allies is too powerful. I've started numerous threads on this. Allied players can force Germany to blow their MMPs on Finland, which I refused to do once my opponent started that. Instead, Germans poured cash into DEI, why not.

Allies went with the take Portugal ports and pour units of mass numbers in. The anti-Tank + Corps hit takers. The Supply easy to cutoff. Either Bomber or wait for 2 landing craft to get the whole country of Spain.
Axis had empty ports all over the place in Germany, Russia.
Too many Allied landings.
Greece was Diplo'ed too.

Speaking of the Pacific theater. The Japanese had China, down to 2 units.
India was toast
IJN was intact.

Once again, Pacific doesn't matter

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

3 wins (Allies, Allies, Axis)
5 losses (Allies, Axis, Allies, Allies, Axis)

[WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) ---Very interesting game. Both Japs and Yanks went for Subs.
[WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache(Axis) --- French defense was aggressive, popped some units. He folded.
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) --- Russia held Dnieper River line until early 1943
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Archmache (Allies) --- Given my recent successes, I do what I always do, and try new strategies.
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) --- Dude got me again, this sux. Made 2 very critical mistakes.
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs Archmache (Axis) --- This one was complete waste of time.
[WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Archmache (Allies) --- Allies soft Pacific defense + SeaLion gave the Germans all they needed.
[LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Archmache (Allies) --- Diplo crazy + Portugal Ports

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #194 [WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Helmseye (Allies) --- Nasty ground advances by both German and Japanese ground forces. France, and North Afrika rolled. Chinese taking a beating.

Allies didn't have much of a choice. Germans got Level 3 Tanks upgraded in July 1941. That's a joke in Russia.
Good game to my opponent. Nasty luck is death.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #195 [LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Allies) vs HarrySmith(Axis) ---Americans decided to put money into Submarines and ignored cookie-cutter strategies. Decided to attack Jap relatively early. Didn't work. Caused US morale to fail. Russia doomed without Americans working harder in the West. Had an excellent Fleet Battle at Guadalcanal. Was an exchange, but Yanks lost Carriers. Spent money attack Japs.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Merry, merry, Christmas baby.

This time of the year, nothing reminds me more of my youth and my mother, that traditional hymns by Elvis Presley. In the cold winter, eating grapefruits, fireplace roaring, cracking nuts (pecans, hazelnuts, brazil, pistachios, almonds, black walnuts). Have you ever had black walnuts? Takes a hammer to crack them. The smell alone is intoxicating. When they start raw & wet, eating them too early, until drying them out in a burlap bag in a chill basement. Staying up all night with my buddies, playing endless ping-pong games. The older days, playing some Squad Leader, and of course the scenarios had to involve the Battle of the Bulge.

There's no drive better, than in the middle of a fresh snow, driving into wind direction (middle of the night).
Anytime there's a fresh snow, in the middle of the night, drive into the wind, with "He Shall Purify"
If you're in a mountain pass, with elevation, x2 enjoyment, will put me in a trance.

Handel - And he shall purify
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DdyoDp0fyY

Traditional favorites:

Elvis Presley - O Come, All Ye Faithful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9KBLAPMl2Q

Elvis Presley - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6U15zjPWI

Elvis Presley - Silent Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCdhy79DDiM

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #196 [WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs ThunderLizard (Allies) ---Allies surrender March 1945.

Early success by the Axis put alot of pressure on Russia. The Reds got slammed with huge Panzer Blitz on *key Fall turns. Got couple extra clear weather in late 1943. Was able to smash the Reds, who were forced back to the Urals. Eventually, they would surrender, in late 1944.

Japanese stumbled upon a weak Hawaii. Had no intention on landing, but month after Pearl Harbor, noticed not much of a military defense. There was a long draw out ground war for Honolulu which was captured and held by the Japanese. This hurt USA morale. Japan was also able to beatdown China, were the Commies were no longer a thread.

Allies made their move with many, many Long Range Transport raids. Lost the *Key cities in DEI, but turned it into jungle warfare. Zeros were stationed outta Singapore caused lots and lots of Allied damage. Holding the air advantage kept the area clear. Yanks raided other parts of Pacific Rim, (City in Korea, and many more), but was able to surround and destroy the unwelcome guests.

In Europe, Allies also started the long range swarm method, but their Bridge heads went nowhere. Aiis had some holdups in Egypt. Axis were also able to shove the Greeks and their Allied beach head into the MedSea. There were also, Allied bridge heads in Finland and another in Denmark. Germany kept the advantage, which tied down many Allies units.

[HarrySmith]

Sounds like a very good match. Well done

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

@Harry --- Thanks, sometime I get it rolling, sometimes I don't. Typically, matter of focus or luck, who knows.

*** OLD LOSS that was NOT report, July 2023 ***

Game #197 [LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Taifun (Allies) ---Yes, this was an old game last July, somehow it wasn't reported, either here, or the main tournament thread. We had done an extensive AAR. My main fault as Axis, was failing to decide between Moscow or Stalingrad for the 1942 push and used the Luftwaffe improperly pursuing a UK fleet on the outskirts of Finland. Taifun is one of the Top players in the world, so there's no room for error.

Link to AAR: https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/view ... 0&t=396690

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #198 [WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Helmseye (Allies) ---Allies surrender February 1943. Japanese get good credit in this one. Chinese getting mauled. The Rising Sun hasn't even taken Singapore yet, but winning Naval/Air battles there and towards Indian Ocean. Other Islands still protected, Yanks haven't made their move

In Europe, Helmseye doing reasonable good job in Russia. Western Allies panicked in late 1942 and did failed landing in Southern France. Couple HQ's died or captured. Several *key ground units. Allied landing in Normandy also, stalled against Fortress(es), Also, another SF landing (suicide into Germany). These little losses could be made up, but I think my opponent is demoralized. Naval Battles, slight advantage to the Kreigsmarines.

Don't think Allies needed to surrender, but he didn't want he 1943 pounding, I understand that.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #199 [LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs oldAHgamer (Allies) --- gave it a good run. Took Russia down, was expensive. Japs made dumb move in 1943 with Fleet, should have remained defensive & should have just cornered China, not split attack.

That Southern France port will sealed the deal for Allies in June 1945. Allies have 2 years to get Berlin, Allies probably get in 1946. MMPs will be drained after *Key captures in Russia. Allies cut off Finland/Sweden which is huge amount of MMPs. The Air Battles, draining 500+ turn.

I screwed up Japan, with the IJN 1943 attack. China, I should have finished off the capital, instead of splitting for the Western edge.

Russians fell, but they cost me alot of MMPs, with Reds Tank/Armor counters attacks. Stalin always kept your counter-punch power. At least I took them down.

Europe
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a) avoided North Africa, went all in Russia
b) thought I was squeeze, in 1942, Russia had great defenses.
c) Went all-in, cutting across to East Moscow area, opened on the Front
d) Eventually, Russia either had to fight (die) or back-off
e) 1943 Urals were massive fortress
f) My Opponent plays the Russia Tanks/Armor really well, protects them, and punching power
g) Supplies low in Urals, put HQ too far forward, really, had no choice, lost 3 of them
h) Russia surrenders in 1944, but I lost alot expensive units
i) Germans decided to take Turkey, and invade Sweden, needed to do something for MMPs
j) Americans/British had Massive Air Force and even worse, Long Range
k) Supply was getting picked off in Sweden/Norway/France/Turkey/Denmark
l) Germans were cornered, with Allies having probably double MMPS, and crazy Air Force, my opponent was grinding the air battles, was spending 500+ turn on Air.
m) AA for cities, is worthless, wasted so many MMPs, for nothing. Had cities (probably 20 of them) to strength 4. Never does shit.
o) Germans paid high price for Russia. Looking back, Turkey/Sweden was dumb (well I lose), he picked the supply off too easily.
p) Game was tight, Allies land in June 1945 in France, nothing will stop them with Air, he has 2 years to get Berlin. I'd probably last until 1946.
q) Axis surrender

Italy
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--Actually lost have of Sicily, but held the Island from 1942 Allied attack
--Italians held on, into 1945

Pacific
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1) Smashed up China, BUT split my forces, thinking the Capital was done, never got the capital. Wanted to conquer the whole of China, whereas I should have just cornered it and moved on. Wanted those extra MMPs
2) Japanese did their duty, UNTIL making a fatal mistake. Was winning the war, but decided to get tricky, sent IJN North of Midway, to try a naval. Had no reason too. Cost me at least a Year's worth of defense time. This cost me the game.
3) Japan surrenders early 1945, should have held longer, if I just played the IJN in defense position.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #200 [WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Pekkavilamoura (Allies) --- Allies wanted to go the distance, and they nearly did. With 9 turns remaining in the game, the United States surrendered. Russians had been cornered for awhile, being popped with Level #5 Rockets with 2-star experience. Axis made a big run in Afrika, taking Egypt, and ultimately winning major battle victory in Iraq. Afrika Corps were connected after a surprise quick 2-turn victory over Turkey. Supply was just too good. British were in the East, Yanks in Torbruk. Air battles and supply was all Axis.

Japs took out China, which gave the big MMPs for that takeover. India fell next.

Opponent wanted to go the distance, so the super rockets were sent to Urals to pin the Reds, the British surrendered due to morale issue. Churchill did DOW on Saudi Arabia was the final straw.

Germans landed in Caribbean and Newfoundland, Canada.
Japans landed in Seattle, Portland Oregon.
USA drained for some Pacific and India holdings.
Troops cornered San Diego

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #201 [WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs JackMck (Allies) --- Allies had enough in December 1943. Nazi forces went full throttle towards Russia, Moscow, Stalingrad, and nearly Lennigrad in German hands Christmas 1943. Western Allies got desperate, with an ill-fated invasion of France 1943. Must have been 4+ paratroops, and another 12+ ground forces. Game was on the line. Had to pull alot of strong units to France. Else, I'd lose. Allies were smashed, paratroops died out of supply.

Japanese were left to their own prowess. China got a nice North Airshow and calculated Paratroops at right time to cutoff alot of units. Bye-bye China. With those bonus MMPs, India was next.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #202 [WIN] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Old_Shane (Allies) --- Too much Legend. China/India slaughtered & surrendered. But the real win was stopping the Americans, cold, in Spain in 1944. Russians had been smashed, and the Yanks came in against top German units. This sealed the deal. After than fore mentioned in Indian surrender in 1945, the Brits had enough. Aussies also joined the 1000 year Reich.

[ElvisJJonesRambo]

Game #203 [LOSS] ElvisJJonesRambo (Axis) vs Moongaz3r (Allies) --- Wow, that was draining. Went the distance. Berlin falls to paratroops on May 30, 1947. Was happy he got it, because Axis didn't hold any key cities except for Berlin & Rome.

Japanese went heavy on the Air units, plan was to take out China.
Instead, Americans went Super Subs in Pacific.
Allies went all-in in the Pacific.
Japan had to go defensive.
The Island of Japan was cornered in 1944.
They got nuked in August 1945, and surrendered.

In Europe, Russia went down in 1944.
Decided to take Turkey & Spain.
Italy stuck around, but nothing significant.
Major war in Iraq, Germans won that.
Spain was invaded, and Allies started the slow drive North.
1945, Axis looked good.
1946, got ugly, Allied Forces of United States, England, India were doing massive mini-landings.
These landings Normandy, Brest, Netherlands (probably 5+ times) were destroyed.
Oh, Axis also took Sweden, so income was upto 1400+
Was putting 800 turn into Luftwaffe.
Eventually, German just wore down. Just a numbers game.
200+ turns it took.

Allies had already won, in late 1946, once Paris, fell.
My mistakes, started building couple Rockets, waste, figured I had time.
Also, probably wouldn't take Spain, only Turkey and Sweden as Allies started coming over from the Pacific.

Fun game, tiring.