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October 1940

November 1940

December 1940

As the bogged down war in China continues, in the West the majority of action is in the Mediterranean, where the Axis currently rule supreme. The Atlantic is awash with U-boats as well.

This turn, the Soviets demanded that Germany send military equipment promised in the Molotov-Pact. It's been a one-sided affair currently with Germany receiving MPP and the Soviets nothing.

January 1941

The Soviet Union received military equipment from Germany, lowering our mobilization. This hints that Barbarossa may not be in the early spring and my opponent may wait until summer. Aiding in that assumption is that neither Greece or Yugoslavia has yet surrendered. The Allies also invaded Syria this turn to protect against a possible amphibious invasion, the backdoor into Egypt would be near defenseless at this time.

February 1941

My opponent has proposed a non-aggression pact between USSR and Japan (via decision event) and the Soviets boldly reject the pact. At this time it is uncertain if the Soviets will be able to successfully pressure the Japanese in Manchuria or if the USSR will have to transfer the Siberian troops yet to be deployed. Regardless the decision was made in effort to distract the Japanese have forces redirected from China as their defenses or slowly being eroded.

March 1941

Greece finally surrenders.

April - May 1941

War will soon come to the Soviet Union. Germany has now wrapped up all loose ends and at the end of May 1941 Soviet mobilization stands at 85%.

June 1941

USSR prepares for war, Barbarossa will be next turn.

Out of curiosity, why is there a German garrison unit in Italian West Africa?

EDIT: and also the Soviet navy in the middle east? I guess this is a product of them seizing the straits?

ORIGINAL: FOARP

Out of curiosity, why is there a German garrison unit in Italian West Africa?

EDIT: and also the Soviet navy in the middle east? I guess this is a product of them seizing the straits?

Those are German volunteers in East Africa (German Motorized), the actual manpower of this unit was only about 150 so it's more for flavor than anything but it was a propaganda boost for the Italians, in the mod they are represented by a garrison and NM boost for Italy if formed.

And yes it's a result of the seizure of the Strait. In the Europe version of the mod the Navy deploys later to avoid the "Gaminess" that could result of having them out too early, it's something I'll update in my next build.

July 1941 - Part

Very big turn, refer to screenshots for comments!

July 1941 - part 2

July 1941 - part 3 of 3

August 1941 -

October 1941

November 1941

December 1941

January 1942

Hmmm... normally in WIE still being stuck west of Smolensk at the start of 1942 potentially spells trouble for the Axis, but WAW is pretty favourably balanced for the Axis player so let's see how this one plays out. Let's hope each side fights to the last bullet!

ORIGINAL: FOARP

Hmmm... normally in WIE still being stuck west of Smolensk at the start of 1942 potentially spells trouble for the Axis, but WAW is pretty favourably balanced for the Axis player so let's see how this one plays out. Let's hope each side fights to the last bullet!

This isn't playing out like a vanilla match though!