stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
You are retreating much too fast imo. Only fighting will reduce German units’ effectiveness. Usually I am retreating one hex from the Germans only. And I always add an empty hex between my first line and my main line of resistance. It almost kills encirclement attempts. The goal is clearly to lower the effectiveness of the Panzer corps. Here they are just advancing with good effectiveness near Leningrad and Moscow.
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Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
I wish I could.
I either retreat too slow which means the Russians get 20 to 40 units surrounded and the game is over...
Or to fast...where I at least have units but the Germans are basically unstoppable.
I have tried every plan I can think of...
Hold...lose. 40+ units end up surrounded.
Fall back one hex at a time...lose . 20 to 40 units get surrounded.
Fall back using rivers...lose. Less than 10 units get surrounded.
Sadly the Allies have to be nerfed more and the Russians given 100 more production for them to have any chance at all.
At this point the Germans can build 2 large corps per turn. The Russians are able to build 1 army per turn and that number is shrinking...
The Allies can't even build 1 corps per turn...so the Germans out produce them now...and they don't need any units anywhere but Russia for the next year plus...
I either retreat too slow which means the Russians get 20 to 40 units surrounded and the game is over...
Or to fast...where I at least have units but the Germans are basically unstoppable.
I have tried every plan I can think of...
Hold...lose. 40+ units end up surrounded.
Fall back one hex at a time...lose . 20 to 40 units get surrounded.
Fall back using rivers...lose. Less than 10 units get surrounded.
Sadly the Allies have to be nerfed more and the Russians given 100 more production for them to have any chance at all.
At this point the Germans can build 2 large corps per turn. The Russians are able to build 1 army per turn and that number is shrinking...
The Allies can't even build 1 corps per turn...so the Germans out produce them now...and they don't need any units anywhere but Russia for the next year plus...
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Late July 41
UK - BOA 4 MM and an escort sunk...no hits on Uboats.
Canada - taxes
US - taxes
Russia
Arctic - The German and Finnish units push forward but to far. Russian calvary dash behind Finnish lines and cut off their main army. Other units in the North get ready to attempt a cut of the German forces though that will prove more difficult.
North - Germans move up and wait to attack near Leningrad. The Russians do not expect an attack due to lack of air support but it is still possible.
Center - Germans push forward about 100 miles...they are nearly able to see Moscow. Russians attempt to dig in but German supply is still far to good.
South - German forces move forward now to the Seym line. It will be broken in the coming weeks and that will spell teh end for Russia.
Summary - German supply is clearly broken in the north. I am took a screen shot and they are 4 hexes past 1 supply and still in supply in the middle of the woods. Something is clearly broken. In the south their supply is fine morning North...there was a HUGE threat that they were trying to cut off 10 to 15 units...so the Russians had to fall back to preserve them.
The game will l likely end in a month...Moscow will fall due to the supply issue. And in the next turn the South will meet with the Center and the supply situation will be resolved due to Kiev.
UK - BOA 4 MM and an escort sunk...no hits on Uboats.
Canada - taxes
US - taxes
Russia
Arctic - The German and Finnish units push forward but to far. Russian calvary dash behind Finnish lines and cut off their main army. Other units in the North get ready to attempt a cut of the German forces though that will prove more difficult.
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Summary - German supply is clearly broken in the north. I am took a screen shot and they are 4 hexes past 1 supply and still in supply in the middle of the woods. Something is clearly broken. In the south their supply is fine morning North...there was a HUGE threat that they were trying to cut off 10 to 15 units...so the Russians had to fall back to preserve them.
The game will l likely end in a month...Moscow will fall due to the supply issue. And in the next turn the South will meet with the Center and the supply situation will be resolved due to Kiev.
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Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Early Aug 41
UK - BOA - 11MM and 1 escort sunk. 12 hits on U-Boats...but still NONE sunk.
Canada - Taxes
US - Taxes
Russia -
Arctic - The Germans advanced to far so the Russians launch a counter offensive. Marines land by Oulu and destroy the rail lines to the East capturing their production mines. Further East a large portion of the army has their supplies cut and the Russian forces, though weak push forward. Bombers reign down on the Axis forces disrupting their movements. The Russian advance is unlikely to be able to continue but they will disrupt the Axis forces.
North - The Germans are able to smash the 12th mechanized corps attempting to hold back the German advance on Leningrad. It is looking bad for the forces there. Leningrad is likely to fall...and the rail line is threatened.
Center - German forces mistakenly move ahead to far and their supply lines run out...this is a huge advantage for the Russia forces there as they will receive a few weeks rest, though unlikely to last long.
South - Russians run out of troops...and must collapse their lines. This is likely to spell the end of the Russian southern front. There are just not enough units to hold. Russian HQ believes this is likely to be the end of the line there.
Summary - This is the least units I have lost as the Russians but still there are nowhere near enough units to hold. Will have to retreat to Moscow next turn...and based on the amount of units I am not sure that the lines will hold. I see Moscow possibly falling this year...
UK - BOA - 11MM and 1 escort sunk. 12 hits on U-Boats...but still NONE sunk.
Canada - Taxes
US - Taxes
Russia -
Arctic - The Germans advanced to far so the Russians launch a counter offensive. Marines land by Oulu and destroy the rail lines to the East capturing their production mines. Further East a large portion of the army has their supplies cut and the Russian forces, though weak push forward. Bombers reign down on the Axis forces disrupting their movements. The Russian advance is unlikely to be able to continue but they will disrupt the Axis forces.
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Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
So, where are the Siberians? Are you safe now? 
Chancellor Gorkon to Captain James T. Kirk:
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Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Mid Aug 41
UK - BOA - 11MM sunk (Bug allowed the U-Boats to make 2 attacks on a single convoy. HOPEFULLY this changes next turn)
the UK armor in Greece is currently holding but wearing down. They have called in the Royal Navy to provide bombardment. 3 German infantry corps and hundreds of air hammer the armor unit dug in...Losses were even but a single corps cannot survive vs 3 corps with even losses. Hopefully 3 battleships offshore will force the Germans to reconsider.
US - Build 3 LC
Canada - taxes
Russia
Arctic - Operation White Good Night is in full effect. Russian weak forces are doing their best to retake the rail and push the Finnish back. They take more than the give but multiple Finnish units have been out of supply for over a month now.
North - Leningrad lines are currently holding but the Russians expect one last push before the winter. They are hoping to hold out till winter.
Center - Germans have broken the lines at the river north of Kalinin and threaten to run deeper into undefended Russian area. Russian forces north of Moscow are thin and trying to hold what territory they have now. German forces are finally wearing down but still have enough strength for 1 or 2 more pushes before winter comes.
Deep behind the lines surrounded Russian units are cutting supplies for the forward units...they are close to completely cutting off the Central army but that is unlikely to occur before the Germans are able to get destroy them.
South - German paratrooper drop behind Russian lines and help break through near Kharkov. The city has fallen and an army surrounded. Russian troops are spread thin trying to hold the lines...but German supply is far to strong in the area so they things are probably going to turn bad. Troops by Sevastopol fall back to hold the inlet for now and German forces pour east. Russian High Command hopes that German forces are getting exhausted...but there are still to much time before the weather changes.
Summary - A bug is destroying the UK...a double attack on a convoy cost them 7 MM...when it should only have been 4. No oil is flowing from Persia / Iraq and without that the UK will not be able to fight for long if the Convoy issue continues. But we will try to fight on.
Italy is a stalemate...the UK can't move. Greece the UK will have to retreat from very soon. The armor there is in a dangerous spot and weakening...
SORRY ABOUT THE SCREENSHOTS...the system is not cooperating.
UK - BOA - 11MM sunk (Bug allowed the U-Boats to make 2 attacks on a single convoy. HOPEFULLY this changes next turn)
the UK armor in Greece is currently holding but wearing down. They have called in the Royal Navy to provide bombardment. 3 German infantry corps and hundreds of air hammer the armor unit dug in...Losses were even but a single corps cannot survive vs 3 corps with even losses. Hopefully 3 battleships offshore will force the Germans to reconsider.
US - Build 3 LC
Canada - taxes
Russia
Arctic - Operation White Good Night is in full effect. Russian weak forces are doing their best to retake the rail and push the Finnish back. They take more than the give but multiple Finnish units have been out of supply for over a month now.
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Deep behind the lines surrounded Russian units are cutting supplies for the forward units...they are close to completely cutting off the Central army but that is unlikely to occur before the Germans are able to get destroy them.
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Italy is a stalemate...the UK can't move. Greece the UK will have to retreat from very soon. The armor there is in a dangerous spot and weakening...
SORRY ABOUT THE SCREENSHOTS...the system is not cooperating.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
They are enjoying the snow in the Far East...They would not change much but every unit could help...
5 corps did convert to armies this turn...which is more than had converted all of the war.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
If I may, I don’t like your defense.
1. You are using too much the hold mode and honestly this is a sure way to get your units over-runned.
2. A double line like this will not prevent you from breakthrough. I have done plenty of testing to understand the game mechanics and it is far better to have one line, an empty hex line and a second line behind. With the cost to enter ZOC, it will prevent you from big breakthrough AND it will reduced the effectiveness of enemy units much faster to penetrate those three lines.
1. You are using too much the hold mode and honestly this is a sure way to get your units over-runned.
2. A double line like this will not prevent you from breakthrough. I have done plenty of testing to understand the game mechanics and it is far better to have one line, an empty hex line and a second line behind. With the cost to enter ZOC, it will prevent you from big breakthrough AND it will reduced the effectiveness of enemy units much faster to penetrate those three lines.
Chancellor Gorkon to Captain James T. Kirk:
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Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Yes the hold thing I need to change...agreed.ncc1701e wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:24 pm If I may, I don’t like your defense.
1. You are using too much the hold mode and honestly this is a sure way to get your units over-runned.
2. A double line like this will not prevent you from breakthrough. I have done plenty of testing to understand the game mechanics and it is far better to have one line, an empty hex line and a second line behind. With the cost to enter ZOC, it will prevent you from big breakthrough AND it will reduced the effectiveness of enemy units much faster to penetrate those three lines.
But I wholly disagree with your #2. When the first line retreats...the ZOC is removed. Then that unit will just continue to retreat and retreat again making the 2nd ZOC non-existent. I have tried the space and it has never worked...at least not for me and against someone who has 8 armor in the area...
If I could have 2 lines full...then it might work better...
THOUGH it may work better with stronger units. The two lines is always a disaster with the 20% experience units. As the Axis I can surround a dozen units with no issues when someone does that.
Also my units have to hold now...or the war is over. Germany is far to deep in Russia...
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Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Late August 41
UK - BOA 7 MM and 1 escort sunk, 1 Uboat hit...the RAF and Royal Navy make a massive air-raid on the German sub pens in Bordeaux France. They are able to sink a Uboat, cripple another and damage a 3rd.
Sicily - Units are just sitting...the UK have pulled out an armored corps and replace it with a strong UK anti-armor corps. The armor has gone to Africa which is lightly defended at this time. Luftwaffe and Italian bombers hit the Royal Navy off the coast of Greece...heavily damaging the Malaya...it returns to port, replaced by a heavy cruiser.
Canada - Build LC
US - Build LC
Russia -
Arctic - Operation White Good Night continues...a Finnish Division surrenders to Russian Forces and they are able to drive a Finnish corps back. Most units have returned to supply so the Russian advance is losing steam but they were able to secure the rail lines to Murmansk again.
North - Russian forces around Leningrad continue to be driven back. But more units fill the gaps...it is hoped that they can hold until winter.
Center - Russian forces counter-attack against a German armor and drive it back North of Moscow. Units make a dash for the supply lines in a final attempt to cut them just before winter. But if supply is not cut it will be difficult to hold North of Moscow.
South - German forces break through but are starting to weaken...more Russian units move in...they must hold Kursk at all costs due to rail junction there.
Summary - Germans are deep in Russian territory. I have a much larger army this time than I did last game at this time. The Russians had less troops than the Germans...which is a game ender. I still have 200 or so more. If I am able to cut the supply to the force just North of Moscow that will be huge. Though I suspect it will fail...but one can hope.
In the south the German armor is worn and supply is stretched...the Russians HAVE to hold Kursk to keep the railhead there...so slow supply down.
UK - BOA 7 MM and 1 escort sunk, 1 Uboat hit...the RAF and Royal Navy make a massive air-raid on the German sub pens in Bordeaux France. They are able to sink a Uboat, cripple another and damage a 3rd.
Sicily - Units are just sitting...the UK have pulled out an armored corps and replace it with a strong UK anti-armor corps. The armor has gone to Africa which is lightly defended at this time. Luftwaffe and Italian bombers hit the Royal Navy off the coast of Greece...heavily damaging the Malaya...it returns to port, replaced by a heavy cruiser.
Canada - Build LC
US - Build LC
Russia -
Arctic - Operation White Good Night continues...a Finnish Division surrenders to Russian Forces and they are able to drive a Finnish corps back. Most units have returned to supply so the Russian advance is losing steam but they were able to secure the rail lines to Murmansk again.
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In the south the German armor is worn and supply is stretched...the Russians HAVE to hold Kursk to keep the railhead there...so slow supply down.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Early September 41
UK - BOA 3 MM sunk...3 hits on subs...UK builds more MM
Disaster strikes in the Med...the Nelson, Revenge and Suffolk are all sunk after over a thousand air craft along with the Italian navy...this creates another disaster as the X armored corps and 20K infantry are trapped and will surrender.
News reaches the UK and there is public outcry to end the war.
Canada - taxes
US - taxes
Russia
Arctic - Russian operations here cease. The objective to free up the rail lines was successful.
North - Russian disaster as Leningrad is now surrounded and has no hope to hold. Over 100,000 men will be lost and there is nothing that can be done to save them.
Center - Russian hopes for a supply issue fail. With that multiple units are driven back...but the Russians counter attack surrounding a German panzer corps...though there is no chance to hold it will slow them a bit. To add one more attempt to cut supply is tried...though likely to fail.
South - Kursk sadly will fall...there are far to many Germans in the area. it was hoped that the area could be held but it will not. With that rail junction it will cause major stress for the Russian forces in the south as the Germans will be far to supplied well East of Moscow.
Summary - The Royal Navy losses were unexpected. Sadly with the Small fleets scenario they decrease fleets for better naval battles but basically tripled the power of air vs them. Instead of 9 ships with AA you just have 3. Hopefully in WP2 air will be decreased due to this reason alone.
Russia has a really large army but that was because I kept retreating. Last game the Russians had over 700 less troops than I do now at this stage...and the Germans were pretty close to where they are now.
With 1 turn left before rain...hopefully losses will not be huge.
Sadly Leningrad...which I have never seen hold for the past few years of playing...is still an issue. You have to send 5 to 8 armies there to hold...which the Russians do not have at all. So now they will lost 120 strength of units...and gain nothing from it. I am starting to think it is best to just evacuate Leningrad in August...that way you have a few more armies around.
UK - BOA 3 MM sunk...3 hits on subs...UK builds more MM
Disaster strikes in the Med...the Nelson, Revenge and Suffolk are all sunk after over a thousand air craft along with the Italian navy...this creates another disaster as the X armored corps and 20K infantry are trapped and will surrender.
News reaches the UK and there is public outcry to end the war.
Canada - taxes
US - taxes
Russia
Arctic - Russian operations here cease. The objective to free up the rail lines was successful.
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Summary - The Royal Navy losses were unexpected. Sadly with the Small fleets scenario they decrease fleets for better naval battles but basically tripled the power of air vs them. Instead of 9 ships with AA you just have 3. Hopefully in WP2 air will be decreased due to this reason alone.
Russia has a really large army but that was because I kept retreating. Last game the Russians had over 700 less troops than I do now at this stage...and the Germans were pretty close to where they are now.
With 1 turn left before rain...hopefully losses will not be huge.
Sadly Leningrad...which I have never seen hold for the past few years of playing...is still an issue. You have to send 5 to 8 armies there to hold...which the Russians do not have at all. So now they will lost 120 strength of units...and gain nothing from it. I am starting to think it is best to just evacuate Leningrad in August...that way you have a few more armies around.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Late September 41
UK - BOA 3 MM sunk...4 hits on Uboats.
Canada - Build LC
US - Build Strat bomber
Russia
Arctic...all battles cease for the moment...here is to hoping for a weather change.
North - Leningrad still cut...not sure what can be done except hold the line for now.
Center - Lines hold for the most part...Kursk is held...though one clear turn and it shall fall.
South - No battles here...
Summary - Here is where one clear turn can change the war. Russia hopes for early snow...that would be huge. To much rain means efficiency will rise. I am hoping the Siberians can do something useful but to be honest...I suspect not.
Will need the Allies to try something crazy, that is for sure.
UK - BOA 3 MM sunk...4 hits on Uboats.
Canada - Build LC
US - Build Strat bomber
Russia
Arctic...all battles cease for the moment...here is to hoping for a weather change.
North - Leningrad still cut...not sure what can be done except hold the line for now.
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Summary - Here is where one clear turn can change the war. Russia hopes for early snow...that would be huge. To much rain means efficiency will rise. I am hoping the Siberians can do something useful but to be honest...I suspect not.
Will need the Allies to try something crazy, that is for sure.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Early October 41
UK - BOA 4 MM sunk and 1 hit on Uboats.
UK switches to bombing some factories in Europe.
A sub supplying the lost X armored corps stuck in Greece was spotted and sunk by UK aircraft.
Built 20 mm
Canada - Build LC
US - Build LC
Russia
Arctic - Clear turn but battle has stopped while both sides reinforce.
North - Snow arrives. The Germans rail in all their interceptors to keep the Leningrad forces from receiving supplies...they will begin. The Russians are not able to supply them so the hammer a lone German corps that is across the river by Kalinin as more Russian forces rail in for a counter attack when the weather turns.
Center - Snow arrives...all combat ceases. Russians move some stronger units in and around Kursk.
South - Rain. No changes to the lines.
Summary - Russia needs NO clear turns in October. Hoping for another Snow...the more snow the better. But I would be okay with at least rain. A clear turn will cause major losses around Kursk and that is where the Siberians will need to focus to cut the rail there...at least until the spring offensive.
UK - BOA 4 MM sunk and 1 hit on Uboats.
UK switches to bombing some factories in Europe.
A sub supplying the lost X armored corps stuck in Greece was spotted and sunk by UK aircraft.
Built 20 mm
Canada - Build LC
US - Build LC
Russia
Arctic - Clear turn but battle has stopped while both sides reinforce.
North - Snow arrives. The Germans rail in all their interceptors to keep the Leningrad forces from receiving supplies...they will begin. The Russians are not able to supply them so the hammer a lone German corps that is across the river by Kalinin as more Russian forces rail in for a counter attack when the weather turns.
Center - Snow arrives...all combat ceases. Russians move some stronger units in and around Kursk.
South - Rain. No changes to the lines.
Summary - Russia needs NO clear turns in October. Hoping for another Snow...the more snow the better. But I would be okay with at least rain. A clear turn will cause major losses around Kursk and that is where the Siberians will need to focus to cut the rail there...at least until the spring offensive.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Late October 41
UK - BOA - 6MM sunk and 5 hits on Uboats...going well in that regard...but still need to sink another soon.
Sadly the demise of the X armored will be in moment now.
Canada - Taxes
US - Taxes and start to upgrade their air units.
Russia -
Arctic - Cold...oddly clear. Should sour any day now.
North - Rain
Center - Rain...Heavy air bombardment of a German unit. Russian units are getting ready for a major counter offensive in the Kursk area.
South - Units around Sevastopol finally fall back across the river and dig in for the winter. Other units move closer to the German forces to ready for possible counter attacks.
UK - BOA - 6MM sunk and 5 hits on Uboats...going well in that regard...but still need to sink another soon.
Sadly the demise of the X armored will be in moment now.
Canada - Taxes
US - Taxes and start to upgrade their air units.
Russia -
Arctic - Cold...oddly clear. Should sour any day now.
North - Rain
Center - Rain...Heavy air bombardment of a German unit. Russian units are getting ready for a major counter offensive in the Kursk area.
South - Units around Sevastopol finally fall back across the river and dig in for the winter. Other units move closer to the German forces to ready for possible counter attacks.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Early November 41
UK - BOA - 3 MM sunk 3 hits on Uboats.
Build 10 mm
Canada - Taxes
US - Upgrade units
Russia -
Cold - Crazy weather up here.
North - Snow - Unit by Leningrad is shattered...oddly. No supply there.
Center - Snow - Quiet
South - Snow - Quiet
UK - BOA - 3 MM sunk 3 hits on Uboats.
Build 10 mm
Canada - Taxes
US - Upgrade units
Russia -
Cold - Crazy weather up here.
North - Snow - Unit by Leningrad is shattered...oddly. No supply there.
Center - Snow - Quiet
South - Snow - Quiet
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Late November 41
UK - BOA 9MM and 2 Escorts sunk, 3 hits on Uboats
Canada - Taxes
US - Refits
Russia -
Arctic - Snow...Quiet
North - Clear - Russian forces get hammered and lose multiple miles including a key rail line. Russians make a dash knowing the weather is about to turn to try to cut off a large group of units.
Center - Clear - Russian forces again get hammered and lost Kursk. Russians counter attack and take extensive lossses...
South - Rain - Quiet
Summary - I am highly disappointed as I thought clear turns in November were not possible. They are sadly completely game changing. With these losses the Germans capture key rail points for their summer offensive which it would have been nice to hold for a turn come summer. Sadly that means the new release is not worth testing. It is ridiculous that the Artic was clear for 3 turns in October and the first half of November then a clear turn in the North and Center. Weather issue have to be addressed. Russia have no chance if the Axis get free turns in the middle of winter.
UK - BOA 9MM and 2 Escorts sunk, 3 hits on Uboats
Canada - Taxes
US - Refits
Russia -
Arctic - Snow...Quiet
North - Clear - Russian forces get hammered and lose multiple miles including a key rail line. Russians make a dash knowing the weather is about to turn to try to cut off a large group of units.
Center - Clear - Russian forces again get hammered and lost Kursk. Russians counter attack and take extensive lossses...
South - Rain - Quiet
Summary - I am highly disappointed as I thought clear turns in November were not possible. They are sadly completely game changing. With these losses the Germans capture key rail points for their summer offensive which it would have been nice to hold for a turn come summer. Sadly that means the new release is not worth testing. It is ridiculous that the Artic was clear for 3 turns in October and the first half of November then a clear turn in the North and Center. Weather issue have to be addressed. Russia have no chance if the Axis get free turns in the middle of winter.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Early December 41
UK - BOA 10MM sunk, 4 hits on Uboats...UK continue to bomb German production...
Canada - Taxes
US - Refits
Russia -
Arctic - Snow...quiet
North
Snow - Russian forces advanced believing the weather would turn but due to a mistake in the heavens they do not get their wish. Units are hoping to cut supply for the Northern German pocket. It is unlikely but worth a shot as the Germans have advanced to far for the Russians to hold come summer.
Center -
Snow - Russian forces get set for a winter offensive. They MUST push back the line East of Karkov or come Summer they will be pushed back to the Ural mountains.
South -
Snow - Quiet
Summary - Sadly there is still a code bug...this turn should have been the first in a blizzard, but it was not. This could be a huge issue as it would have delayed the Germans moving to protect Vitebsk. Sadly I think the Russians are too weak to hold...even in a blizzard so this attempt to cut supply will likely fail. BUT the breakthrough by Smolensk is going to help. I am hoping that the Russians can hold the rail line then form an army there...which will be fine and with the forces moving from the South with LUCK they could link up.
Also hoping to make a push by Gomel...though over the river may be impossible. It states in the rules that the rivers freeze but they do not in any of my testing...so they still cause units to lose 50% attacking.
The loss of Kursk due to a clear November is actually crippling. The plan was to try to drive the Germans back and get the rail line just to the South East of that spot to force the Germans to the East to fall back...sadly supply is so amazingly easy for the Germans in Russia I think that will be impossible. With the Germans starting where they are...sadly I am not sure the Russians can hold. I expect the Germans to put 10 to 15 armored units right by Kursk, I would, and that will likely end the Russian ability to hold there.
Right now the Russians have 2500 in strength with is fantastic...by the Spring / Summer of 42 they should have nearly 300 or possibly more, BUT their manpower is getting low. 75%...which is horrible...hte only get 29 per turn which is not enough to even build a unit. I suspect that may cost them dearly...as they need to build a unit every turn or lose.
Once the US arrive I believe with UK support they will invade Africa. More ports are needed in the area and the Allies need to pull German forces south...at least a few. With Sicily in UK hands...once Tripoli falls the Allies can try to get Italy to surrender. But there are large German forces there...which will likely make that nearly impossible. Honestly it just takes 2 or 3 armored units in Italy and the Allies can't do anything.
Right now the Russians have 5 mech and an army in the queue with an army still forming...ridiculous.
UK has nothing but BOA...and they need more.
US has a Strat bomber and some landing craft.
UK - BOA 10MM sunk, 4 hits on Uboats...UK continue to bomb German production...
Canada - Taxes
US - Refits
Russia -
Arctic - Snow...quiet
North
Snow - Russian forces advanced believing the weather would turn but due to a mistake in the heavens they do not get their wish. Units are hoping to cut supply for the Northern German pocket. It is unlikely but worth a shot as the Germans have advanced to far for the Russians to hold come summer.
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Snow - Russian forces get set for a winter offensive. They MUST push back the line East of Karkov or come Summer they will be pushed back to the Ural mountains.
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Snow - Quiet
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Summary - Sadly there is still a code bug...this turn should have been the first in a blizzard, but it was not. This could be a huge issue as it would have delayed the Germans moving to protect Vitebsk. Sadly I think the Russians are too weak to hold...even in a blizzard so this attempt to cut supply will likely fail. BUT the breakthrough by Smolensk is going to help. I am hoping that the Russians can hold the rail line then form an army there...which will be fine and with the forces moving from the South with LUCK they could link up.
Also hoping to make a push by Gomel...though over the river may be impossible. It states in the rules that the rivers freeze but they do not in any of my testing...so they still cause units to lose 50% attacking.
The loss of Kursk due to a clear November is actually crippling. The plan was to try to drive the Germans back and get the rail line just to the South East of that spot to force the Germans to the East to fall back...sadly supply is so amazingly easy for the Germans in Russia I think that will be impossible. With the Germans starting where they are...sadly I am not sure the Russians can hold. I expect the Germans to put 10 to 15 armored units right by Kursk, I would, and that will likely end the Russian ability to hold there.
Right now the Russians have 2500 in strength with is fantastic...by the Spring / Summer of 42 they should have nearly 300 or possibly more, BUT their manpower is getting low. 75%...which is horrible...hte only get 29 per turn which is not enough to even build a unit. I suspect that may cost them dearly...as they need to build a unit every turn or lose.
Once the US arrive I believe with UK support they will invade Africa. More ports are needed in the area and the Allies need to pull German forces south...at least a few. With Sicily in UK hands...once Tripoli falls the Allies can try to get Italy to surrender. But there are large German forces there...which will likely make that nearly impossible. Honestly it just takes 2 or 3 armored units in Italy and the Allies can't do anything.
Right now the Russians have 5 mech and an army in the queue with an army still forming...ridiculous.
UK has nothing but BOA...and they need more.
US has a Strat bomber and some landing craft.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Mid December 41
UK - BOA - 4 MM sunk 2 hits on Uboats. Build 20 Merchants.
Forces are beginning to gather for the invasion of Africa.
Canada - Taxes
US - Build 10 Merchants and 4 LC. All units leave the US enroute...
US begin lend lease to Russia...expect HEAVY losses to merchants next turn...here is to hoping a sub gets sunk.
Russia
Arctic - Blizzard - quiet
North - Blizzard - Army next to Leningrad surrenders
Center- Blizzard - German forces on the front lines supply is cut...The counter attack the Russian unit trying to hold the rail, and it if forces to retreat BUT the mission was a success. Russian units push forward by Besed...
Russians near Gomel are setting up for an attack...perhaps against the German Allies...but that is not decided. Perhaps just keep them on their toes.
South - Rain and quiet...
Summary - Not sure there will be much more the Russians can do...the supply cut was huge as it severely drained efficiency...so there will be some counter attacks coming. Just not sure if 2 to 1 is worth the attack. May have to waste a Winter upgrade...but Russian upgrades seem so slow...
Still a forming army...which is just plain crazy.
No new units arriving until January...so repairing and upgrading but have to get back to building. Russian manpower is not looking great...75%...I am sure Germany is 99%...and they will get another 100 in January. That should be removed.
Luckily all the German armor is in the blizzards zone...so here is to hoping it stays there...and just weakens.
UK - BOA - 4 MM sunk 2 hits on Uboats. Build 20 Merchants.
Forces are beginning to gather for the invasion of Africa.
Canada - Taxes
US - Build 10 Merchants and 4 LC. All units leave the US enroute...
US begin lend lease to Russia...expect HEAVY losses to merchants next turn...here is to hoping a sub gets sunk.
Russia
Arctic - Blizzard - quiet
North - Blizzard - Army next to Leningrad surrenders
Center- Blizzard - German forces on the front lines supply is cut...The counter attack the Russian unit trying to hold the rail, and it if forces to retreat BUT the mission was a success. Russian units push forward by Besed...
Russians near Gomel are setting up for an attack...perhaps against the German Allies...but that is not decided. Perhaps just keep them on their toes.
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Summary - Not sure there will be much more the Russians can do...the supply cut was huge as it severely drained efficiency...so there will be some counter attacks coming. Just not sure if 2 to 1 is worth the attack. May have to waste a Winter upgrade...but Russian upgrades seem so slow...
Still a forming army...which is just plain crazy.
No new units arriving until January...so repairing and upgrading but have to get back to building. Russian manpower is not looking great...75%...I am sure Germany is 99%...and they will get another 100 in January. That should be removed.
Luckily all the German armor is in the blizzards zone...so here is to hoping it stays there...and just weakens.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
End of Year Summary
The war has not gone horrible...though 1942 is honestly the tell tale sign for the Russians. At the moment the Russian army size is nearly 2500 and they still have 75% of their air force which is exceptional. Most territory has been given up than I would like...Germans are in 1943 locations...The Russians have about 10 units in the queue including 6 or 7 mech.
The Russians would LOVE to close the Kalinin pocket but I am not sure that is possible. But they will try.
Russian army experience is 49% and their air is 48%...which again is great. Leningrad has been lost though which frees up quite a few Finnish troops...which can cause issues in the winter.
US and UK are sending all they can to the Russians.
UK has lost an armored corps which was expensive but they did capture Sicily which is huge.
Africa will likely be struck next turn...with only 1 port left in Axis hands...IF the attack works correctly. And that port will have the full Royal Navy there attacking units moving in.
The US is pretty weak still...one strat bomber will arrive in the UK next turn...and another is the queue...will likely build a third to hit the Axis so that the Allies can draw some air back.
I believe German has 1750 in strength...and who knows what in the queue...I suspect quite a few armor...which will be the problem in the East...
NOW If the Allies can knock Italy out in 42...which I severely doubt..That could change the course of the war.
But there are a lot of Germans in Italy...and they have an armor guarding the Sicily straight which is basically invulnerable...I also suspect there is a mech and Taranto which will mean that spot is unattackable...so not sure where they can land. I wish I had built a paratrooper...I forget...and IF they had one that could change things there...But that will take until the summer.
The war has not gone horrible...though 1942 is honestly the tell tale sign for the Russians. At the moment the Russian army size is nearly 2500 and they still have 75% of their air force which is exceptional. Most territory has been given up than I would like...Germans are in 1943 locations...The Russians have about 10 units in the queue including 6 or 7 mech.
The Russians would LOVE to close the Kalinin pocket but I am not sure that is possible. But they will try.
Russian army experience is 49% and their air is 48%...which again is great. Leningrad has been lost though which frees up quite a few Finnish troops...which can cause issues in the winter.
US and UK are sending all they can to the Russians.
UK has lost an armored corps which was expensive but they did capture Sicily which is huge.
Africa will likely be struck next turn...with only 1 port left in Axis hands...IF the attack works correctly. And that port will have the full Royal Navy there attacking units moving in.
The US is pretty weak still...one strat bomber will arrive in the UK next turn...and another is the queue...will likely build a third to hit the Axis so that the Allies can draw some air back.
I believe German has 1750 in strength...and who knows what in the queue...I suspect quite a few armor...which will be the problem in the East...
NOW If the Allies can knock Italy out in 42...which I severely doubt..That could change the course of the war.
But there are a lot of Germans in Italy...and they have an armor guarding the Sicily straight which is basically invulnerable...I also suspect there is a mech and Taranto which will mean that spot is unattackable...so not sure where they can land. I wish I had built a paratrooper...I forget...and IF they had one that could change things there...But that will take until the summer.
Re: stjeand (Allied) vs MagicMissle (Axis) NO MM for now
Early January 42
UK - BOA - 6MM sunk, no hits...odd with the UK / US convoy going to Russia that they only got a single attack...but I will take it.
Canada - Build mm
US - Taxes
Russia -
Arctic - Blizzard...redeploy troops.
North - Blizzard - Quiet
Center - Blizzard...the Kalinin pocket is thinning...not sure that the Russians can do much but it will be worth and attack next turn unless the Germans attack the armor nearly surrounded. They surely can but at best should have 3 to 2 odds...due to the Woods. But that should be enough to cripple the unit but may cost the Germans more hexes in the North and possibly south. IF the Germans get cut...again unlikely, they will be crippled...there are 5 armored corps in the pocket.
South - Blzzard / Rain
Going to be tough to do much around Kursk but the Russians really need to get the Rail line back...
Summary - STILL have a forming army...which crazy...Russians have 8 to 10 units in the queue BUT their manpower is at 72% which is already dangerously low.
It is likely that Africa will be invaded next turn...as the Americans arrive...so long as the weather clears. The Allies will TRY to take very port they can so the Axis cannot bring in many reinforcements...
UK - BOA - 6MM sunk, no hits...odd with the UK / US convoy going to Russia that they only got a single attack...but I will take it.
Canada - Build mm
US - Taxes
Russia -
Arctic - Blizzard...redeploy troops.
North - Blizzard - Quiet
Center - Blizzard...the Kalinin pocket is thinning...not sure that the Russians can do much but it will be worth and attack next turn unless the Germans attack the armor nearly surrounded. They surely can but at best should have 3 to 2 odds...due to the Woods. But that should be enough to cripple the unit but may cost the Germans more hexes in the North and possibly south. IF the Germans get cut...again unlikely, they will be crippled...there are 5 armored corps in the pocket.
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Going to be tough to do much around Kursk but the Russians really need to get the Rail line back...
Summary - STILL have a forming army...which crazy...Russians have 8 to 10 units in the queue BUT their manpower is at 72% which is already dangerously low.
It is likely that Africa will be invaded next turn...as the Americans arrive...so long as the weather clears. The Allies will TRY to take very port they can so the Axis cannot bring in many reinforcements...