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According to the production screens, the only inputs to Light Industry are RESOURCES, not Coal.......2 resources in, 2 supply out per point (IIRC)

Globally, there appears to be a surplus of RESOURCES in Spain, so doesn't appear you need to ship more in

I didn't see COAL as an input......maybe it is for HI if that's ever in-play

Coal is a fuel for ships, I thought that I read somewhere but not necessarily the manual that the LI uses part of a unit of coal.

But you can ship Resources to Germany for more supplies . . .

RangerJoe wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 11:46 pm Coal is a fuel for ships, I thought that I read somewhere but not necessarily the manual that the LI uses part of a unit of coal.

But you can ship Resources to Germany for more supplies . . .

Some ships use coal for fuel.
Page 332 Section 14 Production:

Coal Mine – Coal is used to run many production industry types
and is also on occasion used to fuel coal fired ships

24 Aug 1936


TF 43 was formed with the following ships:



This TF was set upon known republican convoy routes west of the strait with these results

atheory wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2026 2:36 pm 24 Aug 1936


TF 43 was formed with the following ships:

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This TF was set upon known republican convoy routes west of the strait with these results

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Note the colour on the sunk ships, not all of them may actually be sunk. I know that Red actually means that the ship is sunk. Also, if you capture a ship, it is reported sunk for the other side. Some ships may be "beached" and later repaired.

atheory wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:12 pm Turn #6 - 22 July 1936







haha Grok won't even touch the image here

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A better version, black and white and sepia. May you try the AI with it?

Nikel wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:39 pm
A better version, black and white and sepia. May you try the AI with it?



JB1.pngJB2.png

Interesting, grok won't touch it. To be fair, I'm no expert in using AI, however it is the first image I have been unable to use.

Then again, Grok might be down as well.

Oh I see.

Tried visualgpt, but the result is very different to what you get, with "hand drawn style".

Nikel wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2026 5:01 pm

Grok was responding, here is the initial result
I appreciate you providing a clean image, thanks.

First time I see Franco with glasses

I have searched, and there is not a picture of the Junta formation in Burgos.

Franco was not there, only northern commanders were present as the territory they controlled was not joined yet with the south.

2 Sept 1936


It may be time to prevent the AI from attempting to attack while crossing rivers.


As an aside, debating with myself as to if I'm willing to put energy into creating a scenario. I got ideas.

4 Sept 1936


Teruel has fallen. A shock to local commanders. Its fall opens up the road for further advancements north. A Counter-attack to regain the vital town is currently being planned out.
The eastward advance achieved its goals and has halted to consolidate gains.

If you allow me another comment in your AAR

You may get perfect circles, arrows, etc for your screenshots.

Using Paint.net, is free, though will need some practice.


https://github.com/paintdotnet/release/ ... ag/v5.1.11

Nikel wrote: Wed Jan 28, 2026 2:01 pm If you allow me another comment in your AAR

You may get perfect circles, arrows, etc for your screenshots.

Using Paint.net, is free, though will need some practice.

great tip, however mustering the energy to incorporate cleaner lines presents its own challenge for me

12 Sept 1936


Updates on certain areas


Badajoz has been captured




In this chaotic corridor, a force broke through and captured Gijon



As supply line to Granada has been opened

this image gives me nostalgia feels about those old men-at-war books.

14 Sept 1936


An offensive for Bilbao commences today

19 Sept 1936


over 20 Republican units surrounded at Guernica

20 Sept 1936


The rivers remain player friendly.

21 Sept 1936


Just noticed this, but the Republicans were hoarding, I mean stockpiling, fuel at Giron.