The Paced Game - German AAR Thread

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Germany: Turn one

April 1, 1940

The forward elements of the XXI Army Corps are ordered to cross into Denmark in order to safeguard the entrance to the Baltic. If Germany is to prevail in this struggle, our home sea must be secure from intrusions from the superior British fleet. Resistance is limited to sporadic fire from surprised border guards and police officers.

In an emergency meeting, the Danish cabinet decides not to resist the invasion.

April 2, 1940

The Danish government formally announces their complete surrender. Denmark is allowed to maintain an autonomous government as long as the Wehrmacht is allowed to maintain bases in the country. Troops from the Kriegsmarine swiftly move to establish strong coastal defences in Stora and Lilla Bält.

May 22, 1940

The codeword “Konstantin” is issued by the OKW. This means that operation Fall Gelb is to be initiated within 24 hours.

May 23, 1940

Four infantry corps, supported by heavy artillery barrages pour into the Netherlands and Belgium. Operational surprise is achieved, and the enemy forces are swiftly driven back. British and French forces activate their pre-planned operation to come to the aid of the beleaguered Belgians.

May 25, 1940

Seven panzer corps swiftly push through the lightly defended Ardennes, towards Sedan. Initially, only token resistance is faced by the German panzers.

During the night between the 24:th and 25:th of May, the largest airborne operation in history is carried out. The entire 7:th Airborne division is deployed in order to seize the crucial Meuse crossings. Initial landings are successful, and two crossings are taken intact. French sappers manage to destroy a third crossing using pre-placed demolition charges.

May 26, 1940

The French army at Sedan has received strong reinforcements during the night, and a furious assault is launched against the 7:th Airborne. While the paratroopers manage to hold out until the forward elements of the German armoured spearhead arrive, the division is badly mauled in the process. Numerous Iron Crosses are awarded in the aftermath.

June 1, 1940

German panzers reach the English Channel. Allied forces in Belgium are now cut off from relief.

June 5, 1940
Belgium surrenders to German commanders. Brussels is declared to be an open city.

June 20, 1940
As German forces approach, Paris is declared an open city. All officials have previously evacuated to Vichy. In the ministries, huge piles of secret documents are burned.

July 1
France surrenders. The south of the country is to be administered by the French, while the German army occupies the north and west. Adolf Hitler is delirious with joy at this huge victory. The Ghost of Versailles has finally been driven from Germany.