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October 25, 1940

Details to the above event which can help explain my reasoning to select yes.

October 25, 1940

The second event which would occur irregardless of my decision to the first, is a direct result of my investment into Spain's wolfram mines, presented earlier in the game.

October 25, 1940

This even was particularly tough as it has pretty much undone any and all diplomatic gains I have received from the first of the two events. I selected "Yes" just in case I can not entice Spain to Join I will really miss these MPP and will receive nothing for all my efforts.

November 16, 1940


Atlantic

North of Newfoundland UK destroyers have ambushed a German submarine group damaging the unit down to 6 strength. I fear I may lose the unit next turn if other Allied fleets are near.

Mediterranean

The Italian 1st Army was destroyed at Bardia. The UK and Commonwealth are clearly on the offensive and winning as I lose units each turn.

December 1940

North Africa

The Italians are in full retreat. Still no help arrives from Germany, as it is all hands on deck for war with USSR which is nearing. There is not even enough breathing room to upgrade our infantry weapons.

December 1940

Yugoslavia has joined the Axis alliance! Surrounded by pro-Axis nations, including Greece the UK was not able to have the opportunity to support a Coup. The Turkish government has expressed deep concern towards the Balkan Alliance, presumably in fear of war breaking out with Bulgaria. As a result Turkey has swung 30% towards the Allies.

December 30, 1940

1940 - Reflection

France

Since the fall of France, the Western Front has been very quiet. I have stationed garrisons to protect from pesky Allied coastal raiders. I have had experience with some random mini-invasions of a UK corps at inopportune times so I decided the best course of action was to garrison the coast now to avoid this. Having garrisons on hand is also very valuable to operate to the Eastern Front in a pinch.

December 30, 1940

1940 - Reflection

The Atlantic

Germany currently has 6 Submarine Groups, 2 Battle Cruisers and 1 Heavy Cruiser flag raiding in the Atlantic, as well Italy has committed a submarine group. Collectively the Axis has sunk 17.3% of total UK convoy income. We have yet to encounter a formidable submarine hunting naval force, and have yet to lose a unit in the Atlantic.

December 30, 1940

1940 - Reflection

North Africa

The UK has just captured Tobruk, destroying the Italian 10th army. Luckily, the Afrika Corps has finally arrived and appears to have stabilized a defensive line and perhaps even enough to steal the initiative in this region. The loss of Tobruk, coupled with slumping Italian morale from concessions to Greece has national morale hovering at 50%. It is imperative that I do not allow further gains to the Allies in this region if I want to keep Italian Morale from sinking to war exiting levels. The Italian Navy will should soon make an appearance as well after remaining at port since the onset of the war.

December 30, 1940

1940 - Reflection

The Balkans

With Romania, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Greece all signing the Tripartite Pact there is no reason to delay war with the USSR. This was possible due to Axis pressure and concession intervention. This has definitely benefited Germany but Italian Morale has suffered due to her ambitions against Greece. Bulgaria has signed a defensive pact with the USSR and while the country will likely not join the war if USSR is attacked, Stalin has promised to protect Bulgaria from invasion. Turkey has since leaned towards the Allies due to concerns of an Axis invasion against neighboring Bulgaria.

Yugoslavian troops are heading North to support Army Group central, while Hungarian and Romanian troops are directly towards their national borders with USSR. Greece troops have yet to march and ultimately will likely find themselves dispatched to the Mediterranean after A) Priority USSR preparations are completed and B) the Italian Navy can escort a mass passage.

December 30, 1940

1940 - Reflection

Non-Belligerents

A large portion of German income is now being collected from non-belligerent, Axis leaning nations including Spain, Switzerland, Vichy France, Norway and Sweden. Spain remains 75% Axis leaning, and now with less pressure on the Italians perhaps Italy can invest in diplomacy chits to help lean Spain the final amount necessary to bring her into war.

December 30, 1940

1940 - Reflection

Germany

All eyes are now on the Eastern Front and war with USSR. I have focused on mobile units for an ultra fast advance. I have achieved Tanks Level II, Infantry Level II, Advanced Aircraft Level II, and near Ground Attack Weapons Level II to support the invasion. In early 1941 I will have to focus on upgrading units, and afterwards turn my attention back to Research was has been very neglected since the surrender of France.

Roll Call


I just noticed i'm over 50 posts in. And I'm wondering if anyone is even reading this? [:D][X(]

I'm following your AAR. Please keep up the good work.

I've only played allied so far, but it is interesting seeing how the axis is played.

Malor

February 10, 1941

The Atlantic

A troop transport (UK Corps) was sunk West of Portugal I assume on route to Alexandria.

North Africa
Intense Fighting West of Tobruk. UK Armour destroys an Italian Corps, in turn the Armour is destroyed by the Afrika Krops Tank Group. Bad Weather grounds Axis air forces.

Eastern Front
Snowy weather continues, the combined Axis forces are still reinforcing, upgrading weapons and moving into invasion positions. Germany launches the light cruiser Lutzow which was denied to Stalin via decision event earlier in the game.

Oil
Now that Germany is in control of the Ploesti oil fields they have agreed to divert 15 MPP of oil to Italy per turn as long as they control the oilfields.

February 10, 1941

Quick look at economy

March 24, 1941

North Africa

The Italian 5th Army and a UK corps is destroyed as heavy fighting continues.

Turkey

The UK has begun shipping military equipment to Turkey, which in turn has leaned Turkey slightly closer to the Allies.

Ireland

The UK has occupied more ports in Ireland, this time Limerick.

Greece

UK Bombers from North Africa have leveled the city to supply 0 (back to 1 on my turn).

April 15, 1941

Greenland

Greenland becomes a US Protectorate.

Italy

The Italian Navy begins to creep out into the Mediterranean, remaining near the Albanian coast.

North Africa

More attrition warfare.

Eastern Front

Upgrading is proving very expensive and costing me precious time.

May 7, 1941

North Africa

The Allies capture the settlement of Mekili, destroying the Italian Armour formation. Italian HQ is in a bad position, and we are struggling to send Italian reinforcements. After Germany can spare a single MPP I may send Greek troops to help the deteriorating situation.

May 7, 1941

North Atlantic

My main fleet of convoy raiders skirmish off the coast of Greenland, no naval units are sunk on either side.