Operation Barbarossa
Army Group Center
The objective of Army Group Center this round was primarily to reinforce itself while supporting Army Group South. Belorussia was the only target and was defended by 2 Soviet Militia. 1 Inf from Kiev and 1 Bmr from Prussia swept into Belorussia and destroyed both Militia, occupying the territory and suffering no casualties.
Perhaps the most important action of Army Group Center was the bombing run on the Soviet Black Sea Fleet, consisting of 1 Cruiser and 1 Transport. 1 Bmr squadron from Austria made a daring long range attack and and destroyed the Soviet transport while escaping safely back to Vienna. This action ensured that any Soviet units trapped in Rumania would not be able to be withdrawn by sea.
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Operation Barbarossa
Army Group South
This theater was by far the most critical in the opinion of the High Command. The loss and subsequent destruction of all Rumanian industry and resources was a major blow, which we will most likely never fully recover from. Recover we must however and so Army Group South began the difficult task of stabilizing its position.
First Odessa had to be taken so as to cut off the Soviet forces still pillaging Rumania. 1 Panzer and 1 Inf from Kiev were sent into Odessa and succeeded in destroying both Soviet Milita who were defending it.
With all avenues of escape now cut, the main assault into Rumania could begin. 1 Panzer, 1 Inf and 1 Arty from Eastern Poland headed into Rumania from the North while 2 Militia on garrison duty in Yugoslavia joined in the attack from the West. Soviet forces were 1 Inf and 2 Militia. The Soviet defenders were completely annihilated with no German losses. The painful and expensive task of rebuilding could now begin.
This was a very painful turn and I fear I may be in deep trouble now, but alot was learned and the German Army is now more determined than ever to prevail. One year ago we were confident we could conquer the world! Now German troops fight not for conquest and glory, but survival...
Army Group South
This theater was by far the most critical in the opinion of the High Command. The loss and subsequent destruction of all Rumanian industry and resources was a major blow, which we will most likely never fully recover from. Recover we must however and so Army Group South began the difficult task of stabilizing its position.
First Odessa had to be taken so as to cut off the Soviet forces still pillaging Rumania. 1 Panzer and 1 Inf from Kiev were sent into Odessa and succeeded in destroying both Soviet Milita who were defending it.
With all avenues of escape now cut, the main assault into Rumania could begin. 1 Panzer, 1 Inf and 1 Arty from Eastern Poland headed into Rumania from the North while 2 Militia on garrison duty in Yugoslavia joined in the attack from the West. Soviet forces were 1 Inf and 2 Militia. The Soviet defenders were completely annihilated with no German losses. The painful and expensive task of rebuilding could now begin.
This was a very painful turn and I fear I may be in deep trouble now, but alot was learned and the German Army is now more determined than ever to prevail. One year ago we were confident we could conquer the world! Now German troops fight not for conquest and glory, but survival...
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Germany Summer 1941
Western Front and Africa
Very little happened in the West as events in Russia have forced me to devote most of my resources to the East. The Commonwealth navy and airforce rules supreme on the sea and has done a superb job of keeping any thoughts of an effective Atlantic battle merely a dream on my part. Axis forces have begun a tactical retreat in the Eastern Med as all forces are now needed in Europe.
Overall things are not looking good for Germany as the Allies have succeeded in gaining the innitiative in almost all areas. Monty has done a fine job and I only wish that the playback feature was VASTLY improved so I could watch more carefully exactly what the Allies have done, that has kept me in check so effectively. To be fair, I am certain that my German play has been sub-standard and this has probably contributed a great deal to the Allied cause....
Western Front and Africa
Very little happened in the West as events in Russia have forced me to devote most of my resources to the East. The Commonwealth navy and airforce rules supreme on the sea and has done a superb job of keeping any thoughts of an effective Atlantic battle merely a dream on my part. Axis forces have begun a tactical retreat in the Eastern Med as all forces are now needed in Europe.
Overall things are not looking good for Germany as the Allies have succeeded in gaining the innitiative in almost all areas. Monty has done a fine job and I only wish that the playback feature was VASTLY improved so I could watch more carefully exactly what the Allies have done, that has kept me in check so effectively. To be fair, I am certain that my German play has been sub-standard and this has probably contributed a great deal to the Allied cause....
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Japan Summer 1941
The Emperor, realizing that German fortunes are at a low ebb, has decided that a move against China must be made. To that end, the Japanese army began its invasion of mainland China...
Siam was attacked and occupied by 1 Japanese Inf and its resources quickly repaired and redirected to the Japanese war effort.
4 Inf from Liuchow attacked Kunming and occupied the province with no casualties, quickly repairing its resources.
2 CAG, 1 Tac Bmr and 2 Bmr's attacked the Chinese in Changsha consisting of 2 Inf, 2 Militia and 1 AA gun. 1 Japanese Bmr was damaged and 2 Chinese Militia were destroyed.
The air assault on Changsha was followed up by a bold attack from both Shanghai and Foochow consisting of 4 Inf, 2 Militia and 1 Arty vs the Chinese garrison of 2 Inf, 6 Militia and 1 AA gun. Chinese Militia played a key role in its defense and the Chinese held the territory. Japanese forces suffered 1 Inf and 1 Arty damaged and 1 Militia destroyed, while the Chinese suffered 2 Inf and 1 AA gun damaged, while 3 Militia were destroyed.
In the North 2 Inf and 1 Arty from Peking moved across the border into Paotow and occupied the province with no casualties.
We shall see what comes in the fall....
The Emperor, realizing that German fortunes are at a low ebb, has decided that a move against China must be made. To that end, the Japanese army began its invasion of mainland China...
Siam was attacked and occupied by 1 Japanese Inf and its resources quickly repaired and redirected to the Japanese war effort.
4 Inf from Liuchow attacked Kunming and occupied the province with no casualties, quickly repairing its resources.
2 CAG, 1 Tac Bmr and 2 Bmr's attacked the Chinese in Changsha consisting of 2 Inf, 2 Militia and 1 AA gun. 1 Japanese Bmr was damaged and 2 Chinese Militia were destroyed.
The air assault on Changsha was followed up by a bold attack from both Shanghai and Foochow consisting of 4 Inf, 2 Militia and 1 Arty vs the Chinese garrison of 2 Inf, 6 Militia and 1 AA gun. Chinese Militia played a key role in its defense and the Chinese held the territory. Japanese forces suffered 1 Inf and 1 Arty damaged and 1 Militia destroyed, while the Chinese suffered 2 Inf and 1 AA gun damaged, while 3 Militia were destroyed.
In the North 2 Inf and 1 Arty from Peking moved across the border into Paotow and occupied the province with no casualties.
We shall see what comes in the fall....
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Russia Summer 41
In the north, Soviet forces are out of range of the major German forces. Roads have been barracaded and mined, tank traps have been dug, T-34's (tank tech is such that I think they are T-34's) are in prepared positions and hull down, and the infantry are dug in with interlocking fields of fire. Shipments of heavy weather clothing have already started arriving.
A flight of aging SB-2's left Moscow for Eastern Poland. Although slow and with very little bomb load, they managed to severely damage the rails links there.
In the south, Rumania was retaken by the Germans. All forces were lost, except for the "Marauding Commisar", who is believed to have fled SW, across the Bulgarain border. For costing the Axis so dearly (70 supplies to repair Rumania vs. 6 PP's lost), he has been named a "Hero of the Soviet Union".
In the north, Soviet forces are out of range of the major German forces. Roads have been barracaded and mined, tank traps have been dug, T-34's (tank tech is such that I think they are T-34's) are in prepared positions and hull down, and the infantry are dug in with interlocking fields of fire. Shipments of heavy weather clothing have already started arriving.
A flight of aging SB-2's left Moscow for Eastern Poland. Although slow and with very little bomb load, they managed to severely damage the rails links there.
In the south, Rumania was retaken by the Germans. All forces were lost, except for the "Marauding Commisar", who is believed to have fled SW, across the Bulgarain border. For costing the Axis so dearly (70 supplies to repair Rumania vs. 6 PP's lost), he has been named a "Hero of the Soviet Union".
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China Summer 41
Japanese troops have invaded! Although the Mandarins and warlords were not overly concerned by the Japanese occupying the coastal areas (in some cases making good $$ trading with them), now they are fearful of complete conquest and subjegation. All factories have been geared up for the war effort (although I guess that happens next turn, because I still had a 1/3 multiple)!
Japanese troops have invaded! Although the Mandarins and warlords were not overly concerned by the Japanese occupying the coastal areas (in some cases making good $$ trading with them), now they are fearful of complete conquest and subjegation. All factories have been geared up for the war effort (although I guess that happens next turn, because I still had a 1/3 multiple)!
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Knowing the effect U-Boats had in WWI, the Admirality has gained the support of the RAF. All resources are being used to attack this serious threat.
The sub pens in Brest were once again attacked with great success (owing largely to arming CAG's with depth charges ASW2). 1 flight of Messerschmitt's was destroyed, along with 2 wolfpacks! Also, the sub pens in Western Germany were also attacked by CAG's. The CAG's were met by 2 flights of Stukas. In a non-standard air-to-air battle, the CAG's were victorious - the 2 TAC's were damaged to no losses (quite lucky, rolling a 22 and a 20 and 4 dice, against a defense of 18). The adrenaline from the fierce dogfight however had a disastrous effect on the CAG's bombing runs however, and no subs were hit. (Rolling a 4 with 2 dice and a 3 with 2 dice against a defense of 6). Although the Admirality was dissapointed, the RAF was estatic!
In Finland, 2 Artillery units engaged in bombarding a single Finnish Inf div. Unlike the Soviets, the British had never fought the Finns, and in typical Finnish fashion, the Finns promptly mounted an attack, damaging one artillery before being driven back with heavy loses (I think this was a mistake on my part, that arty would have been useful in the stand-off in Finland).
I am worried about the complete destruction of my AEF (Arctic Expeditionary Force), but, the point of the landing was to delay the Axis, and those troops were just hanging around England drinking all the Bass and Whitbred.
In the Med/Mid East, Trans-Jordon was retaken, putting pressure on Eygpt, and Soviet forces are rejoicing over 19 truckloads arriving from India via Afghanistan of "Curry in a Can", ammo, and fresh mangos, with 17 more on the way.
Screenshots next turn.
The sub pens in Brest were once again attacked with great success (owing largely to arming CAG's with depth charges ASW2). 1 flight of Messerschmitt's was destroyed, along with 2 wolfpacks! Also, the sub pens in Western Germany were also attacked by CAG's. The CAG's were met by 2 flights of Stukas. In a non-standard air-to-air battle, the CAG's were victorious - the 2 TAC's were damaged to no losses (quite lucky, rolling a 22 and a 20 and 4 dice, against a defense of 18). The adrenaline from the fierce dogfight however had a disastrous effect on the CAG's bombing runs however, and no subs were hit. (Rolling a 4 with 2 dice and a 3 with 2 dice against a defense of 6). Although the Admirality was dissapointed, the RAF was estatic!
In Finland, 2 Artillery units engaged in bombarding a single Finnish Inf div. Unlike the Soviets, the British had never fought the Finns, and in typical Finnish fashion, the Finns promptly mounted an attack, damaging one artillery before being driven back with heavy loses (I think this was a mistake on my part, that arty would have been useful in the stand-off in Finland).
I am worried about the complete destruction of my AEF (Arctic Expeditionary Force), but, the point of the landing was to delay the Axis, and those troops were just hanging around England drinking all the Bass and Whitbred.
In the Med/Mid East, Trans-Jordon was retaken, putting pressure on Eygpt, and Soviet forces are rejoicing over 19 truckloads arriving from India via Afghanistan of "Curry in a Can", ammo, and fresh mangos, with 17 more on the way.
Screenshots next turn.
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Germany Fall 1941
The changing leaves of autumn are more than symbolic across Greater Germany as the adrenaline rush of conquest and glory has given way to the realities of war. Germany is in trouble and her people know it. The bungling of the High Command in the East has wiped out all the daring victories in the West and threatens, even at this early date, German destruction. Although the Med is an Italian lake and Germany still controls the coast from Gibraltar to Archangel, our position is vulnerable.
In nine months of warfare the German Wehrmacht has made little headway against a determined, organized and technologically superior USSR. The attacks of this fall accomplished the destruction of the Allied forces in Finland, but yielded little else.
Army Group North saw the bulk of the fighting...
1 Ftr and 1 Tac Bmr from Leningrad swept into Finland to clear the area of the 1 Allied Ftr stationed there. The Spitfire Squadron was damaged while both German Squadrons were damaged in return. Damn Allied Flak ...
Having gained control of the skies over Finland the main attack begins. 4 Inf, 4 Panzer and 1 Arty along with BB support attack the Allied forces of 5 Inf, 2 Arty and 1 AA gun. (I think I have the Allied defenders listed correctly but I lost a few lines of notes) At any rate our attack succeeds, MUCH to the relief of local commanders who were told to "take Helsinki or take your life, because it will be forfeit if you return". German losses were high as we are now accustomed to. 1 Inf, 1 Arty and our BB support was damaged while the Allies suffered 3 Inf, 1 Arty and 1 AA damaged with 1 Arty destroyed.
Now that Finland is secured our German Bmr in Leningrad heads north to strike the 2 Allied transports in the Norwegian Sea. 1 transport is destroyed and our Bmr returns safely. High Command hopes thiis will be enough to prevent the retreat of the remaining Allied forces defending Karelia
Our reserves now move into action attacking the small Allied garrison and the retreated survivors in Karelia. 1 Inf, 1 Panzer and 1 Arty from Leningrad attack the 2 Inf, 1 Militia and 1 Arty the Allies have in Karelia. The battle is pitched and quite bloody with all Allies being destroyed. (They were unable to retreat so I was glad that I hit the allied transport before my attack after all). German casualties are confined to 1 Arty destroyed.
1 Inf from Archangel attacks Vologda and occupies the territory.
1 Inf from Velikiye Luki attacks Kalinin and occupies the territory.
1 Bmr from Prussia made a sortie to Kursk and damaged a Soviet Arty, returning safely.
1 Bmr from Austria repeats his flight to the Black Sea but fails to destroy the remaining Soviet Cruiser and returns to base.
In the West troops are shuffled and our very low supply levels create a nightmare for Wehrmacht Logistical Officers. Not enough supply to go around as most was allocated to repairing much needed resources. In the Med Cairo is reinforced as the English dogs lurk nearby, waiting for an easy kill.
One thing that is very troubling to our Commanders is the apparent ease with which the Allies have gained almost complete air supremacy. Technically my airforce should be able to compete, yet as we have seen in France especially, my air has been routed completely with little or no effect on the RAF. My bonehead mistakes are disturbing, but the Allied ease at clearing my fighters has been immensly frustrating.
Again though I should point out that Monty has played an EXTREMELY tight Allies so far and that always makes even small setbacks seem much bigger... let alone BIG setbacks[:@]
The changing leaves of autumn are more than symbolic across Greater Germany as the adrenaline rush of conquest and glory has given way to the realities of war. Germany is in trouble and her people know it. The bungling of the High Command in the East has wiped out all the daring victories in the West and threatens, even at this early date, German destruction. Although the Med is an Italian lake and Germany still controls the coast from Gibraltar to Archangel, our position is vulnerable.
In nine months of warfare the German Wehrmacht has made little headway against a determined, organized and technologically superior USSR. The attacks of this fall accomplished the destruction of the Allied forces in Finland, but yielded little else.
Army Group North saw the bulk of the fighting...
1 Ftr and 1 Tac Bmr from Leningrad swept into Finland to clear the area of the 1 Allied Ftr stationed there. The Spitfire Squadron was damaged while both German Squadrons were damaged in return. Damn Allied Flak ...
Having gained control of the skies over Finland the main attack begins. 4 Inf, 4 Panzer and 1 Arty along with BB support attack the Allied forces of 5 Inf, 2 Arty and 1 AA gun. (I think I have the Allied defenders listed correctly but I lost a few lines of notes) At any rate our attack succeeds, MUCH to the relief of local commanders who were told to "take Helsinki or take your life, because it will be forfeit if you return". German losses were high as we are now accustomed to. 1 Inf, 1 Arty and our BB support was damaged while the Allies suffered 3 Inf, 1 Arty and 1 AA damaged with 1 Arty destroyed.
Now that Finland is secured our German Bmr in Leningrad heads north to strike the 2 Allied transports in the Norwegian Sea. 1 transport is destroyed and our Bmr returns safely. High Command hopes thiis will be enough to prevent the retreat of the remaining Allied forces defending Karelia
Our reserves now move into action attacking the small Allied garrison and the retreated survivors in Karelia. 1 Inf, 1 Panzer and 1 Arty from Leningrad attack the 2 Inf, 1 Militia and 1 Arty the Allies have in Karelia. The battle is pitched and quite bloody with all Allies being destroyed. (They were unable to retreat so I was glad that I hit the allied transport before my attack after all). German casualties are confined to 1 Arty destroyed.
1 Inf from Archangel attacks Vologda and occupies the territory.
1 Inf from Velikiye Luki attacks Kalinin and occupies the territory.
1 Bmr from Prussia made a sortie to Kursk and damaged a Soviet Arty, returning safely.
1 Bmr from Austria repeats his flight to the Black Sea but fails to destroy the remaining Soviet Cruiser and returns to base.
In the West troops are shuffled and our very low supply levels create a nightmare for Wehrmacht Logistical Officers. Not enough supply to go around as most was allocated to repairing much needed resources. In the Med Cairo is reinforced as the English dogs lurk nearby, waiting for an easy kill.
One thing that is very troubling to our Commanders is the apparent ease with which the Allies have gained almost complete air supremacy. Technically my airforce should be able to compete, yet as we have seen in France especially, my air has been routed completely with little or no effect on the RAF. My bonehead mistakes are disturbing, but the Allied ease at clearing my fighters has been immensly frustrating.
Again though I should point out that Monty has played an EXTREMELY tight Allies so far and that always makes even small setbacks seem much bigger... let alone BIG setbacks[:@]
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Japan Fall 1941
Japanese forces push further into China ...
1 Para and 1 Bmr from Kunming fly north to Lanchow to join 2 Inf and 1 Arty from Paotow in their attack. The province is cleared of militia, but Japanese forces suffer 1 Bmr and 1 Arty damaged.
2 CAG along with 4 Inf from neighbouring provinces move against Changsha and crush all opposition. Japanese suffer 1 Inf damaged.
All resources are quickly repaired and promptly begin shipping their cargo to Japanese industries.
The Chinese have kept a large portion of their forces in the Capital and will not be routed easily. Our main pupose for hitting China was that I got tired of looking at those undefended provinces and craved .... longed .... no HUNGERED for those resources. We will see where this all leads but for now I am happy with my extra 3 resources, 4 including Siam.
Back to you Monty and BE GENTLE eh?!? People are watching[:D]
Japanese forces push further into China ...
1 Para and 1 Bmr from Kunming fly north to Lanchow to join 2 Inf and 1 Arty from Paotow in their attack. The province is cleared of militia, but Japanese forces suffer 1 Bmr and 1 Arty damaged.
2 CAG along with 4 Inf from neighbouring provinces move against Changsha and crush all opposition. Japanese suffer 1 Inf damaged.
All resources are quickly repaired and promptly begin shipping their cargo to Japanese industries.
The Chinese have kept a large portion of their forces in the Capital and will not be routed easily. Our main pupose for hitting China was that I got tired of looking at those undefended provinces and craved .... longed .... no HUNGERED for those resources. We will see where this all leads but for now I am happy with my extra 3 resources, 4 including Siam.
Back to you Monty and BE GENTLE eh?!? People are watching[:D]
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Russia Fall 41.
With the threat of Nazi Panzer's descending on Moscow momentarily gone, STAVKA makes plans for the fall. Intelligence sorces tell them that German units in the South are battle weary and very low on supplies. Should the Soviet Amored units in the region attack now, and possibly be out of position for the planned Winter offensive, or, rest, train, and prepare for the winter...
It is decided that it is better to keep Army Group South on it's heels, and hope for the best.
After a heavy artillery barrage, Soviet militia units, utilizing "human wave" doctrine advanced on Kiev, supported by infantry, and a large number of T-34's. Although militia loses where high (3 destroyed), and counter battery fire was fierce (1 arty dam, 1 arty dest), the Germans were forced from the city with moderate loses (2 Inf dam, 1 Arm dam, 1 AA dam, 1 Inf dest, 2 arty dest). Although the loss of the artillery is unfortunate, all Soviet armor survived.
The Soviet Strategic Bombing Command, Headquartered out of large pantry room in the STAVKA mess hall, again had success. The Baltic RR was damaged.
Supplies are very low for the upcoming winter, so production is concentrated on this. 17 more supply trucks via Afganistan are expected.
With the threat of Nazi Panzer's descending on Moscow momentarily gone, STAVKA makes plans for the fall. Intelligence sorces tell them that German units in the South are battle weary and very low on supplies. Should the Soviet Amored units in the region attack now, and possibly be out of position for the planned Winter offensive, or, rest, train, and prepare for the winter...
It is decided that it is better to keep Army Group South on it's heels, and hope for the best.
After a heavy artillery barrage, Soviet militia units, utilizing "human wave" doctrine advanced on Kiev, supported by infantry, and a large number of T-34's. Although militia loses where high (3 destroyed), and counter battery fire was fierce (1 arty dam, 1 arty dest), the Germans were forced from the city with moderate loses (2 Inf dam, 1 Arm dam, 1 AA dam, 1 Inf dest, 2 arty dest). Although the loss of the artillery is unfortunate, all Soviet armor survived.
The Soviet Strategic Bombing Command, Headquartered out of large pantry room in the STAVKA mess hall, again had success. The Baltic RR was damaged.
Supplies are very low for the upcoming winter, so production is concentrated on this. 17 more supply trucks via Afganistan are expected.
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China Fall 41
How do you say "Welcome" and "Don't shoot!" in Japanese?
How do you say "Welcome" and "Don't shoot!" in Japanese?
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Wallies Fall 41
The loss of the AEF is a blow to England, but one that was expected. Units are awarded citations, the few surviving troops are welcomed home as heroes, and many many decorations are presented, most post humously. However, this has galvanized the will of the Brits.
Churchill and his General Staff plan on how best to hit the Reich. England rules the Atlantic, but cannot get their armadas past the coastal guns in Gibralter and Denmark. Troops streghts are at all time lows, so an diversionary invasion is out as well. The only useful asset is a combination of the RAF/and Royal Navy Air. Subs are still considered the worst threat, so the sub pens in western Germany are hit again.
Lancasters and 3 Carrier TF air groups are sent to attack the subs. The Lancaster's bear the brunt of the flak (2 are damaged), but the Carrier pilots have been here before. Wanting to avenge their poor performance last attack, they find the pens easily, and decimate the subs (2 destroyed).
Fighters are also dispatched to engage the forces in France. Although the Spitfires are outclassed by the more heavily armed ME-109's, the Spitfires have a 2 to 1 numbers advantage. The ME-109 flight is destroyed, with 1 Spitfire flight damaged. Ground positions are then bombed, destroying a militia unit, but flak sends an attacking fighter limping home (damaged).
Finally, 2 flights of Spits emgage the Luftwaffe over Cairo, destroying the ME-109's while taking moderate loses (1 ftr damaged).
The loss of the AEF is a blow to England, but one that was expected. Units are awarded citations, the few surviving troops are welcomed home as heroes, and many many decorations are presented, most post humously. However, this has galvanized the will of the Brits.
Churchill and his General Staff plan on how best to hit the Reich. England rules the Atlantic, but cannot get their armadas past the coastal guns in Gibralter and Denmark. Troops streghts are at all time lows, so an diversionary invasion is out as well. The only useful asset is a combination of the RAF/and Royal Navy Air. Subs are still considered the worst threat, so the sub pens in western Germany are hit again.
Lancasters and 3 Carrier TF air groups are sent to attack the subs. The Lancaster's bear the brunt of the flak (2 are damaged), but the Carrier pilots have been here before. Wanting to avenge their poor performance last attack, they find the pens easily, and decimate the subs (2 destroyed).
Fighters are also dispatched to engage the forces in France. Although the Spitfires are outclassed by the more heavily armed ME-109's, the Spitfires have a 2 to 1 numbers advantage. The ME-109 flight is destroyed, with 1 Spitfire flight damaged. Ground positions are then bombed, destroying a militia unit, but flak sends an attacking fighter limping home (damaged).
Finally, 2 flights of Spits emgage the Luftwaffe over Cairo, destroying the ME-109's while taking moderate loses (1 ftr damaged).
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Germany Winter 1942
Only minor moves are mage by the Wehrmacht this winter and almost exclusively in the north.
1 Bmr from Leningrad sorties out to the Norwegian Sea and destroys an English transport.
1 Bmr from Austria strikes Odessa in a daring raid and damage 1 Soviet Arty.
1 Inf from Vologda along with 1 Panzer support from Karelia attack Kirov in a hit and run battle. 2 Soviet Militia are destroyed and our forces withdrawl to Vologda.
1 Inf in Karelia moves against the 1 Soviet Militia defending Archangel. We destroy the Militia and re-occupy the province.
All remains quiet on the Western front as troops are redeployed to protect our Eastern borders from the Soviet hordes. We are in very rough shape in the South-East as Soviet armour now threatens Prussia, East Poland and even Hungary. In order to attempt to stabilize the front, High Command orders a complete withdrawl from North Africa. Fortifications are begun on the Italian mainland.
Only minor moves are mage by the Wehrmacht this winter and almost exclusively in the north.
1 Bmr from Leningrad sorties out to the Norwegian Sea and destroys an English transport.
1 Bmr from Austria strikes Odessa in a daring raid and damage 1 Soviet Arty.
1 Inf from Vologda along with 1 Panzer support from Karelia attack Kirov in a hit and run battle. 2 Soviet Militia are destroyed and our forces withdrawl to Vologda.
1 Inf in Karelia moves against the 1 Soviet Militia defending Archangel. We destroy the Militia and re-occupy the province.
All remains quiet on the Western front as troops are redeployed to protect our Eastern borders from the Soviet hordes. We are in very rough shape in the South-East as Soviet armour now threatens Prussia, East Poland and even Hungary. In order to attempt to stabilize the front, High Command orders a complete withdrawl from North Africa. Fortifications are begun on the Italian mainland.
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Japan Winter 1942
No attacks are made this round as Japan focuses on repairing any remaining captured Chinese infrastructure.
No attacks are made this round as Japan focuses on repairing any remaining captured Chinese infrastructure.
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Russia Winter 42
STAVKA HQ considers a winter attack against Rumania... however, Rumania is warm this time of year!!!!!! (Soviet Winter bonus only applies to Soviet regions). The Wehrmacht has no concentrations of troops, in snowy regions, within striking distance of Soviet forces!
All the pure white winter uniforms, so lovingly stiched by petite (hoho), pretty (hohoho), Siberian maidens (HOHOHOHOHO!), will be wasted! (apologies to all Siberian women who are reading this and offended).
Instead, a Soviet armored force is sent deep into Axis territory. After an initial attack into East Poland by 2 Inf vs. 1 Militia, a armored division is sent into west Poland against 1 militia. All attacks are successful, and the Peoples Army is within sight of Berlin. It is realized that this is probably a suicide action, but the impact to the German people, and the huge propagandaImeanrallyingpoint for the Soviet people will be immense (not to mention a total of 3 resources destroyed).
All other actions were minor this turn:
Baltic states taken.
Vologda taken, 1 Inf, 1 Arm, 3 Cannon Fodder, 1 Arty vs. 1 Arm, 1 Inf (no loses, both German units damaged).
Air Raid on Prussia, 1 Strat vs. 1 strat, no loses.
STAVKA ordered a "defense in depth" to counter any encirclements. No factories were repaired, since the Wehrmacht is still a potent force, and territory will most likely still change hands.
STAVKA is concerned about reports of increased build up of Luftwaffe airpower. Obviously, this is in response to the the crack Soviet artillery, and the almost complete lack of a Soviet airforce. STAVKA orders that this problem be rectified. Unfortunately, the wheels of socialist government move slowly, and TAC bombers are produced instead of much needed fighters. Heads will roll!
STAVKA HQ considers a winter attack against Rumania... however, Rumania is warm this time of year!!!!!! (Soviet Winter bonus only applies to Soviet regions). The Wehrmacht has no concentrations of troops, in snowy regions, within striking distance of Soviet forces!
All the pure white winter uniforms, so lovingly stiched by petite (hoho), pretty (hohoho), Siberian maidens (HOHOHOHOHO!), will be wasted! (apologies to all Siberian women who are reading this and offended).
Instead, a Soviet armored force is sent deep into Axis territory. After an initial attack into East Poland by 2 Inf vs. 1 Militia, a armored division is sent into west Poland against 1 militia. All attacks are successful, and the Peoples Army is within sight of Berlin. It is realized that this is probably a suicide action, but the impact to the German people, and the huge propagandaImeanrallyingpoint for the Soviet people will be immense (not to mention a total of 3 resources destroyed).
All other actions were minor this turn:
Baltic states taken.
Vologda taken, 1 Inf, 1 Arm, 3 Cannon Fodder, 1 Arty vs. 1 Arm, 1 Inf (no loses, both German units damaged).
Air Raid on Prussia, 1 Strat vs. 1 strat, no loses.
STAVKA ordered a "defense in depth" to counter any encirclements. No factories were repaired, since the Wehrmacht is still a potent force, and territory will most likely still change hands.
STAVKA is concerned about reports of increased build up of Luftwaffe airpower. Obviously, this is in response to the the crack Soviet artillery, and the almost complete lack of a Soviet airforce. STAVKA orders that this problem be rectified. Unfortunately, the wheels of socialist government move slowly, and TAC bombers are produced instead of much needed fighters. Heads will roll!
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China Winter 42
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Wallies Winter 42
Anzac forces start to take back the Med!
With resources and men being shipped to the meat grinder of the USSR, ANZAC forces take advantage. A flight of Spits, a BB TF, and 2 screening DD TF's engage an Italian BB and DD TF, which is deployed on convoy duty. The Italian DD TF is dest, and the convoys severally damaged, with no loses.
This leads the way to the unopposed invasion of Tobruk. ANZAC forces are poised to advance on Libya.
2 Submarine TF's are commisioned in England, and with the confidence of better torpedoes (torp 2), and longer range underwater (Ev 3), make their way to the Gulf of Finland, where 1 German transport is damaged. Although the Germans lack up to date ASW capabilites, it is feared a determined effort in such shallow waters will destroy these newly christened boats.
Finally, the RAF and Admirality determined the best risk vs. reward attack was to hit Germany in the pocket. Spainish resources and infrastructure was bombed by 3 flgiths of Spits, 3 CAG's. and a flight of Lancasters. The railroad was damaged, along with a mining operation, and 2 mining operations were destroyed outright. There were no loses.
(I am curious to how this game would be played by an accountant....in the last example, ~19 supplies were expended by the Allies for 30 supply point damage to the axis.. I think this is a very valid approach for the WA, but not so sure for the Soviets.... or, maybe, that's what the game is ALL about).
Anzac forces start to take back the Med!
With resources and men being shipped to the meat grinder of the USSR, ANZAC forces take advantage. A flight of Spits, a BB TF, and 2 screening DD TF's engage an Italian BB and DD TF, which is deployed on convoy duty. The Italian DD TF is dest, and the convoys severally damaged, with no loses.
This leads the way to the unopposed invasion of Tobruk. ANZAC forces are poised to advance on Libya.
2 Submarine TF's are commisioned in England, and with the confidence of better torpedoes (torp 2), and longer range underwater (Ev 3), make their way to the Gulf of Finland, where 1 German transport is damaged. Although the Germans lack up to date ASW capabilites, it is feared a determined effort in such shallow waters will destroy these newly christened boats.
Finally, the RAF and Admirality determined the best risk vs. reward attack was to hit Germany in the pocket. Spainish resources and infrastructure was bombed by 3 flgiths of Spits, 3 CAG's. and a flight of Lancasters. The railroad was damaged, along with a mining operation, and 2 mining operations were destroyed outright. There were no loses.
(I am curious to how this game would be played by an accountant....in the last example, ~19 supplies were expended by the Allies for 30 supply point damage to the axis.. I think this is a very valid approach for the WA, but not so sure for the Soviets.... or, maybe, that's what the game is ALL about).
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RE: Monty vs Tyler PBEM AAR
Tech Talk!
Armor GA/EV
GE 8+++/8
USSR 7+/9
WA 8++/7
German tanks are quickly moving to higher caliber weapons (88mm +), and have made advances in armor and manueverabilty. Soviet tanks, while being undergunned, are all now outfitted with radios, sloped armor, and low profiles. WA tanks are moving to better weaponry, but suffer from poor armor and outdated tactical doctrine.
Arty GA/Ev
USSR 8+/6+
Only the Soviets have increased their artillery capabilities. STAVKA believes in "Queen of the Battlefield". (And with 2 shots and a range of 2, who can blame them).
Flak AA
GE 6+++
Japan 6+
Germany, and Japan to a lesser extent, are moving to higher altitude, better targeted AA systems.
Infantry GA/EV
USSR 6++/ 5+
GE 6+/6+
Jpn 6+/6
WA 6/6++
Pretty even here. The USSR, although still lacking in leadership from earlier officer purges and bad "human wave" doctrine, is actually ahead in outfitting their troops with more hvy weapons and anti-tank capabilities. The WA enjoy a slight advantage in defense - but this is only because the USMC brings their average WAY up. Guess what service the writer served in....
Subs Torp/EV
WA 2/3
GE 3/2
Homing torps for the Axis, better underwater range and SD radar for the WA.
FTR Rng/AA
WA 2/6
GE 1/7
Range vs. Firepower in this regard. Range is better for offense, firepower for defense.
WA CAG's 4+++ AA. ASW 2, Torp 3++, Ev 5+
Armor GA/EV
GE 8+++/8
USSR 7+/9
WA 8++/7
German tanks are quickly moving to higher caliber weapons (88mm +), and have made advances in armor and manueverabilty. Soviet tanks, while being undergunned, are all now outfitted with radios, sloped armor, and low profiles. WA tanks are moving to better weaponry, but suffer from poor armor and outdated tactical doctrine.
Arty GA/Ev
USSR 8+/6+
Only the Soviets have increased their artillery capabilities. STAVKA believes in "Queen of the Battlefield". (And with 2 shots and a range of 2, who can blame them).
Flak AA
GE 6+++
Japan 6+
Germany, and Japan to a lesser extent, are moving to higher altitude, better targeted AA systems.
Infantry GA/EV
USSR 6++/ 5+
GE 6+/6+
Jpn 6+/6
WA 6/6++
Pretty even here. The USSR, although still lacking in leadership from earlier officer purges and bad "human wave" doctrine, is actually ahead in outfitting their troops with more hvy weapons and anti-tank capabilities. The WA enjoy a slight advantage in defense - but this is only because the USMC brings their average WAY up. Guess what service the writer served in....
Subs Torp/EV
WA 2/3
GE 3/2
Homing torps for the Axis, better underwater range and SD radar for the WA.
FTR Rng/AA
WA 2/6
GE 1/7
Range vs. Firepower in this regard. Range is better for offense, firepower for defense.
WA CAG's 4+++ AA. ASW 2, Torp 3++, Ev 5+
RE: Monty vs Tyler PBEM AAR
Germany Spring 1942
Ahhhhhhh .... the sweet smell of spring. Unfortunately the smell of the German soldiers underpants is far stronger. The Soviet hordes have come dangerously close to Berlin over the winter and any thoughts of toasting in Moscow have been thoroughly and utterly removed from the minds of Germany's war leaders. Hell, if the Soviet threat wasn't enough the Western Allies are right there with them, circling Germany like a pack of hungry dogs. Needless to say, as you have seen from Monty's great screen shots, Germany is fighting for her life. To this end, several attacks were made this spring in hopes of regaining some innitiative.
Let us begin in the West ...
1 Ftr from W. France sorties out to the Atlantic and manages to damage the UK Transport there. If they can't hit planes, at least the can still harass merchant ships.
1 Tac Bmr takes off from N. Italy en route to the Allied garrison in Spanish Morocco (1 Militia, 1 AAgun and 1 Arty). Along with Italian BB support they manage to damage the Allied Arty, but at heavy cost. Both the Tac Bmr and the Battleship are damaged.
With the Arty dealt with we now at least have a shot at removing the remaining garrison. 1 Inf along with BB support attempts an amphibious invasion and is spectacularly successful. Uk Militia is destroyed and the AA gun is damaged. Germany takes Spanish Morocco with no further casualties.
Ahhhhhhh .... the sweet smell of spring. Unfortunately the smell of the German soldiers underpants is far stronger. The Soviet hordes have come dangerously close to Berlin over the winter and any thoughts of toasting in Moscow have been thoroughly and utterly removed from the minds of Germany's war leaders. Hell, if the Soviet threat wasn't enough the Western Allies are right there with them, circling Germany like a pack of hungry dogs. Needless to say, as you have seen from Monty's great screen shots, Germany is fighting for her life. To this end, several attacks were made this spring in hopes of regaining some innitiative.
Let us begin in the West ...
1 Ftr from W. France sorties out to the Atlantic and manages to damage the UK Transport there. If they can't hit planes, at least the can still harass merchant ships.
1 Tac Bmr takes off from N. Italy en route to the Allied garrison in Spanish Morocco (1 Militia, 1 AAgun and 1 Arty). Along with Italian BB support they manage to damage the Allied Arty, but at heavy cost. Both the Tac Bmr and the Battleship are damaged.
With the Arty dealt with we now at least have a shot at removing the remaining garrison. 1 Inf along with BB support attempts an amphibious invasion and is spectacularly successful. Uk Militia is destroyed and the AA gun is damaged. Germany takes Spanish Morocco with no further casualties.