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Operation Torch Expansion
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 1:55 pm
by sfbaytf
I recently bought the Torch module and played the 37 turn Scenario. It's fun but seemed pretty difficult for the Allieds to win. The 8th Army has no problem advancing but the US II Corps, Free French and British forces near Tunis are facing what appears to be much superior German forces. I tried to get my fighters to try and interdict the German air re-supply missions to try and cut off supply but that wasn't happening.
I finally read the manual and from the sound of it an Allied victory is near impossible?
I'm now just starting a 43-45 Campaign against the AI
I like the new module but was a little disappointed that there isn't a 42-45 grand campaign
RE: Operation Torch Expansion
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 5:08 am
by EddyBear81
The Allied forces in Tunisia were indeed inferior at the beginning : the Germans were able to build up forces much more quickly than the Allies. IMHO it is very well reflected in the game.
In order to secure victory in this scenario, you have to define a very clear strategy and find what will be the decisive factor :
1- I tend to try to occupy the last hilly hexes before the coastal plain (there are 5 or 6 of them), and then try to resist the Axis counterattack. This means concentrating troop in the north, at the price of very light activity (screening bataillons) in the South
2- Alternate strategy could be to outflank via the South (Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid, even Gafsa...). It means just the opposite as previous strategy
3- Axis player (esp. human) has to be deceived as to which strategy is chosen, because he can counter quite easily
4- Be very careful with Allied Air Force, it is really weak at the beginning but will slowly overcome Axis air power. Just dont try Air Superiority missions above Tunis / Sicily in T1 !
+ Plenty of other operational decisions (I haven't even mentioned 8th BR Army and the complexity of logistics and air support in Libya), which makes this scenario one of the very best wargaming experiences.
Tell me if you are interested in a game (Axis or Allies)
Cheers
RE: Operation Torch Expansion
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 5:37 am
by IslandInland
EddyBear's advice is good advice.
I like to force the Maknassy Pass and threaten the Italian 1st Army from the rear. Here is an example. I really like this scenario, it's one of my favourites in the game. So much so that I modified it.
tm.asp?m=4278496
RE: Operation Torch Expansion
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 1:32 pm
by Markojager
ORIGINAL: EddyBear81
The Allied forces in Tunisia were indeed inferior at the beginning : the Germans were able to build up forces much more quickly than the Allies. IMHO it is very well reflected in the game.
In order to secure victory in this scenario, you have to define a very clear strategy and find what will be the decisive factor :
1- I tend to try to occupy the last hilly hexes before the coastal plain (there are 5 or 6 of them), and then try to resist the Axis counterattack. This means concentrating troop in the north, at the price of very light activity (screening bataillons) in the South
2- Alternate strategy could be to outflank via the South (Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid, even Gafsa...). It means just the opposite as previous strategy
3- Axis player (esp. human) has to be deceived as to which strategy is chosen, because he can counter quite easily
4- Be very careful with Allied Air Force, it is really weak at the beginning but will slowly overcome Axis air power. Just dont try Air Superiority missions above Tunis / Sicily in T1 !
+ Plenty of other operational decisions (I haven't even mentioned 8th BR Army and the complexity of logistics and air support in Libya), which makes this scenario one of the very best wargaming experiences.
Tell me if you are interested in a game (Axis or Allies)
Cheers
Great advises, are you interested in a Torch scenario?
RE: Operation Torch Expansion
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 2:42 pm
by sfbaytf
I'd be interested in a Torch game as the Axis presumably as it would be easier I'm still learning a lot of the internal game mechanics