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Russian turn 39.

This is probably the most important one for the Russians !
It was not only the Fall of Helsinki....

The production.

Since i did not show this area for a longer time here
is a actual picture of the crimea.
Germany want Sevastopol, but it´s not that easy....

My defensive units are strong.

The north. Helsinki was captured without additional use of artillery.
All defenders are now dead or POW.

Now i´ll focus at getting Riga. The artillery from Helsinki is on their way as well as
several new guns. And i keep my planes in the area to protect these valuable
assets.

At this time i also already thought about moving forward with my center forces, but i had
no clear picture for the strength of german center troops. And i had a lot of respect
looking at the masses of fortifications....

The south.

I wrote everything into the sreen.
In a few words: George made a decisive mistake i realized and
he had to pay a lot for.

Ouch... If HG south retreates too much the conquest of Baku means nothing. Or does it. Can´t wait for george´s next turn.

What I'm more concerned about is that huge gap between AG South and Romanians ... with Maikop right in the middle of it ... as well as the Romanian supply lines passing through that area ... and AG South's flank in the air ... and re-opening of the Sevastopol-Moscow link ... probable salvation of Baku ... and that's about it.

But then there would be no way for this game to last 60 turns is it? Nope, scratch this one ... :_(

If George can take the crimea, then the Romanians could withdraw through Kerch even if Rostov gets taken behind them.
 

True, but they would still have to fight their way out through Maikop ... and give up the assault on Baku, naturally ... and, finally, resign themselves to a slow withdrawal towards Warsaw ... and a draw - if they're lucky ... and george mostly was ... more or less ...

Germany, Turn 40, August 11, 1943

Just as I thought I was slowly getting in control of the situation, I screwed up. Seille destroyed the air base shattering all hopes of a possible victory in this match.

Things are a lot easier now mentally, as I only need to enjoy the coming 20 turns without embarrassing myself too much. Perhaps Seille will make a monumental mistake as well, although, having come to know his playing style, this is very unlikely.

In Belorussia and the Baltic the calm before the storm is unnerving. I'm not sure what to do and leave everything as it is...

The Luftwaffe with AG North high-tailed it to the Ukraine where Russian air power is still weak. I need them to prevent AG South from collapsing altogether.

In the Crimea I start squeezing the defenders into the "corner".

As AG South starts pulling back across the Donetz, its position in front of Rostov is heavily fortified so the supply lines into the Caucasus remain intact.

The Romanians finally take Baku and start worrying about a potential new Russian Front building up to take back Baku from the North.

I thought I would let you guy's know, this AAR has inspired me to play PBEM for the first time and I am really enjoying it.

Thanks

It's always nice to hear from people enjoying our AAR and especially so if it turns out to be an inspiration. Writing this AAR has put one thing very high on my wishlist for AT (or any other future game for that matter): an AAR-generator of some kind [:D]

ORIGINAL: george1972

Writing this AAR has put one thing very high on my wishlist for AT (or any other future game for that matter): an AAR-generator of some kind [:D]

Seems that you and Seille are making a great AAR-generator! [;)]

I'm reading it like a novel. Great work!

Sorry, guy´s, but i´ll need a few days for my next turn.
Too busy at the moment. I fear my next won´t come before coming weekend.
 
And like George i´m glad we have some interested readers [:)]

Yeah - I have to tell you guys that this is the best AAR I've ever read - amazing work - it is like reading a novel or good history book - keeps you right on the edge of your seat! 

Thanks!

Take your time Seille, Its a grat story but I can wait.

Russian turn 40.

A quiet one from my side. Only some little attacks in front of Riga.
In the south mostly artillery and air activity.
After the loss of Baku i have to build up a new defense north of Baku to protect
the flank of my Stalingrad front and later recapture Baku.
But this will be a hard piece of work since the romanian army group
is the strongest the germans have. The only with strong air and artillery support left.

The north.

Started my attack on Riga with attacking the fortifivations first.
Riga is well defended, but my attackers are well prepared.
Enought artillery and air support available now.