This shall be an ongoing AAR from a 4 player PBEM game with
Axis: Svend Karlson
Japan: Aletoledo
SU + China: Dembe73
WA: EZPkins
I think we are all PBEM newbies. Perhaps they will contribute to this AAR too as we go along so the story will be told from multiple perspectives. I will use screenies and greater synthesis than is present in my first post below detailing opening Axis moves.
PBEM: Take WaW, add 4 Newbies; An exploratory AAR
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Axis, Spring 1940
The first turn is pretty much a set piece for the Germans from what I can see. There are some options, to take Norway or not, to take Yugoslavia or not, but the outcomes are not really hugely controllable in that you have x troops in y locations, and that is that.
As this is my first PBEM and also my first game playing Advanced Supplies I am very cautious, and also dismayed to realise that in reality I have less supplies than I would if playing with Simple Supplies - because of the supplies stranded in Ethiopia and currently in Tunisia too.
I decide to utilise all my bombers, consecutively rather than concurrently, to soften up Western France - my intent is to not lose any tanks because I want to retain the option of overrunning Spain on my 2nd turn. This works well and although I have 1 damaged Inf from taking the Low Countries France goes off perfectly . . phew!
I also send in 2 consecutive air missions to Yugoslavia, and move my battleships out into the straight to bombard. I'm actually keen to mimimise my militia losses. I figure that 1 militia = 5 supplies so it is worth letting the big guns fire if it saves me a militia unit. In the end I take out 2 Inf before my militia assult but still lose 2 militia, bah was hoping for less than that given the supply expenditure.
Denmark is taken and garrisoned with the obligatory Arty unit so I can have my own private lake
The one bad mistake I make is to get taken with the idea that subs are essentially 'free' scouts, supply wise. So I sally forth from West Germany only to learn that I cannot move away from a sector with an air unit in without taking an opportunity fire. Damn - one sub damaged
The turn ends with the factories & resources in Yugo, Low Countries and France being fixed, plus a fully fixed rail line in france + lowcountries. This is painfully expensive but I want to have the strategic flexibility granted by rapid transfer of units from the west front to the east (or the south for Suez) so I can take advantage of the best opportunity that presents itself (although I do have a priority in mind). I also damage one transport in the Atlantic before moving the lone sub out there safely into the port of West France.
The first turn is pretty much a set piece for the Germans from what I can see. There are some options, to take Norway or not, to take Yugoslavia or not, but the outcomes are not really hugely controllable in that you have x troops in y locations, and that is that.
As this is my first PBEM and also my first game playing Advanced Supplies I am very cautious, and also dismayed to realise that in reality I have less supplies than I would if playing with Simple Supplies - because of the supplies stranded in Ethiopia and currently in Tunisia too.
I decide to utilise all my bombers, consecutively rather than concurrently, to soften up Western France - my intent is to not lose any tanks because I want to retain the option of overrunning Spain on my 2nd turn. This works well and although I have 1 damaged Inf from taking the Low Countries France goes off perfectly . . phew!
I also send in 2 consecutive air missions to Yugoslavia, and move my battleships out into the straight to bombard. I'm actually keen to mimimise my militia losses. I figure that 1 militia = 5 supplies so it is worth letting the big guns fire if it saves me a militia unit. In the end I take out 2 Inf before my militia assult but still lose 2 militia, bah was hoping for less than that given the supply expenditure.
Denmark is taken and garrisoned with the obligatory Arty unit so I can have my own private lake
The one bad mistake I make is to get taken with the idea that subs are essentially 'free' scouts, supply wise. So I sally forth from West Germany only to learn that I cannot move away from a sector with an air unit in without taking an opportunity fire. Damn - one sub damaged
The turn ends with the factories & resources in Yugo, Low Countries and France being fixed, plus a fully fixed rail line in france + lowcountries. This is painfully expensive but I want to have the strategic flexibility granted by rapid transfer of units from the west front to the east (or the south for Suez) so I can take advantage of the best opportunity that presents itself (although I do have a priority in mind). I also damage one transport in the Atlantic before moving the lone sub out there safely into the port of West France.
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Hmm, I thought subs never were hit by Op fire?
Edit: Never mind! Air units do Op Fire at subs leaving their region.
Anyway, good luck, guys. [:)]
Edit: Never mind! Air units do Op Fire at subs leaving their region.
Anyway, good luck, guys. [:)]
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ORIGINAL: Grotius
Hmm, I thought subs never were hit by Op fire?
Edit: Never mind! Air units do Op Fire at subs leaving their region.
Anyway, good luck, guys. [:)]
I found this out playing in my game with sombre (sp?) He placed air unit that prevented free movement of my subs. [X(]
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ORIGINAL: jgonzo
ORIGINAL: Grotius
Hmm, I thought subs never were hit by Op fire?
Edit: Never mind! Air units do Op Fire at subs leaving their region.
Anyway, good luck, guys. [:)]
I found this out playing in my game with sombre (sp?) He placed air unit that prevented free movement of my subs. [X(]
Page 52, 8.5.3 of the manual "However only Ait units will OP-Fire at submarines moving through their region"[;)]
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Axis, Summer 1940
A lot less to do this turn, but of course there must be some time for the French girls and the French wine to be appreciated no? And then there are the victory parades too . .
Not too much idling for the Panzers though, as they press confidently into Spain. Again I opt for caution and send planes into Spain first, reasoning that a damaged plane shall be repaired faster and more cheaply than a damaged tank.
When I do send the Panzers in the battle prediction is >1 losses for myself and 82% chance of winning. I grit my teeth the entire battle and it works! My 7 Panzers are still fully operational. Spains bountiful resources are rapidly exploited and already the German factories can operate at full speed.
One piece of amazing news, our rag-tag Italian militia division in East Africa managed to resist an assault by the Wallies! However this leads me onto the first of three observations, ominous in that they represent a total departure from what I have seen the AI do previously
1. Strong forces are seen in East Africa, never have I seen anything other than militia here, and now artillery!!
2. Almost no movement has been made by any Commonwealth forces, not at sea and as far as I can tell not on land, other than the move into East Africa. If anything it seems like transports may have been removed from the Atlantic however, as a foray by a lone U-boat to explore out of Western France finds itself alone in the Ocean.
3. Other than the East Africa assault, the Wallies attempt no aggression.
As my Italian fleet crawls into the Cental Med, I consider myself poised to clear the way to North Africa and the Middle East in the Fall.
A lot less to do this turn, but of course there must be some time for the French girls and the French wine to be appreciated no? And then there are the victory parades too . .
Not too much idling for the Panzers though, as they press confidently into Spain. Again I opt for caution and send planes into Spain first, reasoning that a damaged plane shall be repaired faster and more cheaply than a damaged tank.
When I do send the Panzers in the battle prediction is >1 losses for myself and 82% chance of winning. I grit my teeth the entire battle and it works! My 7 Panzers are still fully operational. Spains bountiful resources are rapidly exploited and already the German factories can operate at full speed.
One piece of amazing news, our rag-tag Italian militia division in East Africa managed to resist an assault by the Wallies! However this leads me onto the first of three observations, ominous in that they represent a total departure from what I have seen the AI do previously
1. Strong forces are seen in East Africa, never have I seen anything other than militia here, and now artillery!!
2. Almost no movement has been made by any Commonwealth forces, not at sea and as far as I can tell not on land, other than the move into East Africa. If anything it seems like transports may have been removed from the Atlantic however, as a foray by a lone U-boat to explore out of Western France finds itself alone in the Ocean.
3. Other than the East Africa assault, the Wallies attempt no aggression.
As my Italian fleet crawls into the Cental Med, I consider myself poised to clear the way to North Africa and the Middle East in the Fall.
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Axis, Fall 1940
Terrible combat results this season [:(]
Gibralter falls, but this was never in doubt, and the plucky defenders damage two Panzers before scarpering. I do not like tying up my factories at this point in the game with repairing tanks, but I could not have used anything else for the assault without waiting another turn.
I send my heavy bomber out to soften up the Allied fleet in the Eastern Med and it gets shot down (0.15 chance). Next in goes my surface fleet and the worst possible result from my perspective, which was 1 U-Boat damaged for the cost of 1 Battleship damaged. I would have preferred heavier losses on both sides so that I could have the med to myself at least, not to mention to curb the supply expenditure on these maneuvers.
One transport goes down in the Atlantic, but my U-Boats are really yet to come into play.
East Africa falls helpless under the artillery supported onslought.
The lack of movement on the part of the Allies is still puzzling me a little (the AI is usually more aggressive with it's air) but mine not to reason why for now. Anyway, the red menace is building on the Eastern Front and it's looking like a cold winter for the troops facing each other in occupied Poland.
Terrible combat results this season [:(]
Gibralter falls, but this was never in doubt, and the plucky defenders damage two Panzers before scarpering. I do not like tying up my factories at this point in the game with repairing tanks, but I could not have used anything else for the assault without waiting another turn.
I send my heavy bomber out to soften up the Allied fleet in the Eastern Med and it gets shot down (0.15 chance). Next in goes my surface fleet and the worst possible result from my perspective, which was 1 U-Boat damaged for the cost of 1 Battleship damaged. I would have preferred heavier losses on both sides so that I could have the med to myself at least, not to mention to curb the supply expenditure on these maneuvers.
One transport goes down in the Atlantic, but my U-Boats are really yet to come into play.
East Africa falls helpless under the artillery supported onslought.
The lack of movement on the part of the Allies is still puzzling me a little (the AI is usually more aggressive with it's air) but mine not to reason why for now. Anyway, the red menace is building on the Eastern Front and it's looking like a cold winter for the troops facing each other in occupied Poland.
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Fun reading.
I took Spain and Gibraltar in my game, too. I wonder if it's too easy to do this?
I took Spain and Gibraltar in my game, too. I wonder if it's too easy to do this?
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Historically, I dont think it would have been really that difficult for Germany to do. I believe that Hitler viewed Spain as at least a friendly neutral at worst and a potential ally at best, so his desire to attack it was not all that high. Had he chosen too, there is no reason to believe that Spain would have put up much more fight than many of the other countries that Germany had just walked over (except for the rugged terrain).
For game purposes, it feels about right to me. It will delay your attack on the Soviet Union by at least 6 months. It gives you a larger 'Atlantic Wall' to have to defend (including Portugal now). You have gained resources for Auto-victory purposes, but not really much for production purposes because Spain was already providing resources through Free Trade.
Taking Gibraltar is definately a major bonus, though. Allowing your Italian navy free access to the Atlantic can be a major headache for the WAllies. It also makes it far easier to control the Med and thus not need to leave larger garrisons in Italy. Control of the Med also nets you a few resources in North Africa that can be painful to hang onto with the Allies able to raid into the Med through Gibraltar.
If you can leverage a conquest of Giblraltar into an invasion of England, a total closing of the Atlantic, or a successful play for the Middle East, I'd say its a great idea. But if you dont manage to do one of those, I think you are spreading your defenses thinner while allowing Russia more time to tech up and/or pile out more units for the attack. And its not like Germany will be adding too much additional to her unit mix in the same time....
For game purposes, it feels about right to me. It will delay your attack on the Soviet Union by at least 6 months. It gives you a larger 'Atlantic Wall' to have to defend (including Portugal now). You have gained resources for Auto-victory purposes, but not really much for production purposes because Spain was already providing resources through Free Trade.
Taking Gibraltar is definately a major bonus, though. Allowing your Italian navy free access to the Atlantic can be a major headache for the WAllies. It also makes it far easier to control the Med and thus not need to leave larger garrisons in Italy. Control of the Med also nets you a few resources in North Africa that can be painful to hang onto with the Allies able to raid into the Med through Gibraltar.
If you can leverage a conquest of Giblraltar into an invasion of England, a total closing of the Atlantic, or a successful play for the Middle East, I'd say its a great idea. But if you dont manage to do one of those, I think you are spreading your defenses thinner while allowing Russia more time to tech up and/or pile out more units for the attack. And its not like Germany will be adding too much additional to her unit mix in the same time....
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Has the Axis Summer move already been played? I would love to play another turn with the commies.
Comrad Dembe
And I agree with Uncle_Joe, Gibraltar might be worth some effort, but Spain and Portugal are just a waste to conquer. Not that I am complaining though
Comrad Dembe
And I agree with Uncle_Joe, Gibraltar might be worth some effort, but Spain and Portugal are just a waste to conquer. Not that I am complaining though
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Winter 1941
Dark days for the Royal Navy . . .
On land there is no action, just a few troops moving east for the winter [;)]
A single allied militia unit is beginning to push towards Tunisia, it shall be interesting to see if it crosses the Axis lines there. I still smart at having left the Allies with 3 combat worthy ships at the Suez as unless I take Cairo they are there to stay as a thorn in my side.
But enough gnashing of teeth, it is time for celebration!!
First off a lone Allied submarine had managed to sneak into the Baltic despite my stationing an artillery unit in Denmark. For some obscure reason it had not sunk my transport flotilla there however! Two light fleets move out to intercept and damage the Allied submarine. I should have moved one of my subs out into the Kattegatt to block retreat but nevermind.
Second 3 of my submarines sally forth boldly to the North Sea and attack the cruiser and the battleship there. The battleship is damaged for no reply.
But the main event was down in the North Atlantic, where a menacing fleet was parked just off my Spanish coast. Consecutive forays by my fighers, heavy bombers and submarines managed a tally of
1 Carrier air damaged
1 Carrier sunk
1 Battleship damaged
1 Cruiser sunk
1 Cruiser damaged
Not bad! So in total 6 sea-going vessels sunk or damaged and 1 air-group out of action & German losses confined to 1 submarine.
Strong air forces have massed now in London, so most my fighters and anti-air remain stationed around France, Spain & the low countries. It will be quick to move them east via strategic redeployment soon anyway.
Dark days for the Royal Navy . . .
On land there is no action, just a few troops moving east for the winter [;)]
A single allied militia unit is beginning to push towards Tunisia, it shall be interesting to see if it crosses the Axis lines there. I still smart at having left the Allies with 3 combat worthy ships at the Suez as unless I take Cairo they are there to stay as a thorn in my side.
But enough gnashing of teeth, it is time for celebration!!
First off a lone Allied submarine had managed to sneak into the Baltic despite my stationing an artillery unit in Denmark. For some obscure reason it had not sunk my transport flotilla there however! Two light fleets move out to intercept and damage the Allied submarine. I should have moved one of my subs out into the Kattegatt to block retreat but nevermind.
Second 3 of my submarines sally forth boldly to the North Sea and attack the cruiser and the battleship there. The battleship is damaged for no reply.
But the main event was down in the North Atlantic, where a menacing fleet was parked just off my Spanish coast. Consecutive forays by my fighers, heavy bombers and submarines managed a tally of
1 Carrier air damaged
1 Carrier sunk
1 Battleship damaged
1 Cruiser sunk
1 Cruiser damaged
Not bad! So in total 6 sea-going vessels sunk or damaged and 1 air-group out of action & German losses confined to 1 submarine.
Strong air forces have massed now in London, so most my fighters and anti-air remain stationed around France, Spain & the low countries. It will be quick to move them east via strategic redeployment soon anyway.
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We Russians can only observe the way the capitalist English and the Fascist countries fight with each other. We are currently supplying the Germans with oil from the Caucasus every 3 months and they seem to use this to bringing war to Europe. Recent troop movements towards the east might indicicate Russia will be drawn into this war.
The commanding staff has decided to expand the army and to increase research into new technology to make sure that any invasion of the Motherland will be costly. The unlimited resources of our vast country will be used to prepare for war.
Comrad Dembe
The commanding staff has decided to expand the army and to increase research into new technology to make sure that any invasion of the Motherland will be costly. The unlimited resources of our vast country will be used to prepare for war.
Comrad Dembe
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Spring 1941
The warmer weather brings with it some furious fighting in the battle for the Atlantic.
The North Atlantic off the coast of Spain & France, & the North Sea, have both been cleansed of the scourge of the Royal Navy. The fleet parked to the North of Scapa Flow have had their air cover removed primed for a follow up strike. Total Allied losses at sea comprise:
3 transports sunk & 2 damaged
1 battleship damaged
2 cruisers damaged
More U-boats slink into the service . . . .
Hopefully these losses are having a real impact on the Allied research & production capabilities - but this is my first time against a human opponent so I don't know whether it will or not!
The lone Allied militia unit in North Africa had boldly moved into Italian territory and taken Tobruk. However there is no cover available to hide from the Luftwaffe in the deserts and the unit was effectively destroyed by tactical bombing.
Air combat was also joined over Scotland and both Allied fighters were damaged in addition to the anti-air support stationed there. . This has the effect of allowing follow up raids into Scotland OR attacks on British shipping to the North without sufferance of interdiction points. This was bought at the price of the greatest losses of the war so far for Germany however, with 3 fighters damaged along with 1 heavy bomber.
The news from our Fascist compatriates in the Far East is joyous! The entire US fleet at Pearl Harbour has been destroyed. This will teach those soft treacherous capitalist American pigs a thing or two! To signal our approval and kinship with Japanese struggle Germany declares war on the United States.
The Soviet military posturing is however becoming irratating - how dare they station more troops along our borders! Do they not value our friendship? [&:]
The warmer weather brings with it some furious fighting in the battle for the Atlantic.
The North Atlantic off the coast of Spain & France, & the North Sea, have both been cleansed of the scourge of the Royal Navy. The fleet parked to the North of Scapa Flow have had their air cover removed primed for a follow up strike. Total Allied losses at sea comprise:
3 transports sunk & 2 damaged
1 battleship damaged
2 cruisers damaged
More U-boats slink into the service . . . .
Hopefully these losses are having a real impact on the Allied research & production capabilities - but this is my first time against a human opponent so I don't know whether it will or not!
The lone Allied militia unit in North Africa had boldly moved into Italian territory and taken Tobruk. However there is no cover available to hide from the Luftwaffe in the deserts and the unit was effectively destroyed by tactical bombing.
Air combat was also joined over Scotland and both Allied fighters were damaged in addition to the anti-air support stationed there. . This has the effect of allowing follow up raids into Scotland OR attacks on British shipping to the North without sufferance of interdiction points. This was bought at the price of the greatest losses of the war so far for Germany however, with 3 fighters damaged along with 1 heavy bomber.
The news from our Fascist compatriates in the Far East is joyous! The entire US fleet at Pearl Harbour has been destroyed. This will teach those soft treacherous capitalist American pigs a thing or two! To signal our approval and kinship with Japanese struggle Germany declares war on the United States.
The Soviet military posturing is however becoming irratating - how dare they station more troops along our borders! Do they not value our friendship? [&:]
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Summer 1941
A warning to the Royal Airforce: Dropping your propaganda leaflets over Berlin is acceptable, but your bombing of Germany's recently expanded industries is not! [:@] One factory complex is damaged in Western France in a raid that sends 2 Allied fighters home with smoke pouring from their engines.
I raid Scotland again, this time clearing it of all troops (1 infanterie, 1 anti-air, 1 artillerie). Perhaps this will make him spread his forces from the US or from England to protect Scotland. Regardless this makes me feel quite confident that there is no danger of an early Allied invasion.
I notice that the air forces facing me comprise 2 from 5 fighters, his single tac bomber, his single heavy bomber and 1 from 5 carrier air. Also 2 of 6 carriers, 2 from 8 battleships and 3 of 12 Cruisers are over my side of the Atlantic. It pleases me that this should mean our Japanese allies are not in any immediate danger.
A check on research shows little activity from the Allies. Cruiser ASW is up along with Fighter evasion/attack and Infantry evasion. Nothing doing on the heavy bomber front. The Soviet's artillery is looking impressive and they are making good progress with their armour. Perhaps we can learn from them . . .
My lone sub off the coast of Archangel is set upon by 3 Light Cruisers!! It escapes with light damage and will return to the pack shortly. I see however, that these diabolical American dandies have been supplying chocolates and munitions to the Soviet Union!! How dare they attempt to subvert the friendship between Germany and the Soviet Union via bribery! With a fully operational submarine force I plan to cut the supply lines to Archangel and Africa next turn. It is crucial that the supply line to the Soviet Union is stopped before an immense stockpile is transferred across.
A warning to the Royal Airforce: Dropping your propaganda leaflets over Berlin is acceptable, but your bombing of Germany's recently expanded industries is not! [:@] One factory complex is damaged in Western France in a raid that sends 2 Allied fighters home with smoke pouring from their engines.
I raid Scotland again, this time clearing it of all troops (1 infanterie, 1 anti-air, 1 artillerie). Perhaps this will make him spread his forces from the US or from England to protect Scotland. Regardless this makes me feel quite confident that there is no danger of an early Allied invasion.
I notice that the air forces facing me comprise 2 from 5 fighters, his single tac bomber, his single heavy bomber and 1 from 5 carrier air. Also 2 of 6 carriers, 2 from 8 battleships and 3 of 12 Cruisers are over my side of the Atlantic. It pleases me that this should mean our Japanese allies are not in any immediate danger.
A check on research shows little activity from the Allies. Cruiser ASW is up along with Fighter evasion/attack and Infantry evasion. Nothing doing on the heavy bomber front. The Soviet's artillery is looking impressive and they are making good progress with their armour. Perhaps we can learn from them . . .
My lone sub off the coast of Archangel is set upon by 3 Light Cruisers!! It escapes with light damage and will return to the pack shortly. I see however, that these diabolical American dandies have been supplying chocolates and munitions to the Soviet Union!! How dare they attempt to subvert the friendship between Germany and the Soviet Union via bribery! With a fully operational submarine force I plan to cut the supply lines to Archangel and Africa next turn. It is crucial that the supply line to the Soviet Union is stopped before an immense stockpile is transferred across.
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Moscow Summer 1941
The British and Americans have started a favourable trade program with us. Seems like they too expect Russia to be drawn into this war that is now raging across Europe and the Pacific.
Good thing the buildup of German troops near our borders seems to have come to a halt. They are probably too busy fighting their silly naval war with the British or even preparing to send group troops to these islands.
Meanwhile our great Russian scientists have amended our tank design to have armor which is not vertically. This effectively increases the amount of armor that has to be penetrated before any shell will destroy the tank. We expect this new tank to be at least as good as similar German material. We now have to find a way to increase the power of our cannons.
High command has approved a secret plan to be created to preventively invade Germany. Due to our lack of good officers it seems the earliest possibily to execute this is in 1943.
In the Far East our comrades in China seem to be succesfull in fighting off the Japanese forces and have taken a coastal province back.
The British and Americans have started a favourable trade program with us. Seems like they too expect Russia to be drawn into this war that is now raging across Europe and the Pacific.
Good thing the buildup of German troops near our borders seems to have come to a halt. They are probably too busy fighting their silly naval war with the British or even preparing to send group troops to these islands.
Meanwhile our great Russian scientists have amended our tank design to have armor which is not vertically. This effectively increases the amount of armor that has to be penetrated before any shell will destroy the tank. We expect this new tank to be at least as good as similar German material. We now have to find a way to increase the power of our cannons.
High command has approved a secret plan to be created to preventively invade Germany. Due to our lack of good officers it seems the earliest possibily to execute this is in 1943.
In the Far East our comrades in China seem to be succesfull in fighting off the Japanese forces and have taken a coastal province back.
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Very entertaining lol.Those sneaky japs have awaken a sleeping giant.Their little foray into the Aleutians will cost them dearly.Japs lost 2 precious transports and a light fleet for their troubles.America and its UK allies will stomp out the specter of facism for the world.Oh and our brave chinese allie also lol.Also sank 2 transports around Sumatra.Hope there no tidal waves lol.
And for those nazi pigs the rain of fire from the air is just beginning.You will pay for your aggresions.You will never set foot on english soil as it is warped tightly with the might of the royal navy.Your subs off gilbralta will be destryed.Our scientist are workong feverishly to counter your devilish subs.They will not bring you victory.
And for those nazi pigs the rain of fire from the air is just beginning.You will pay for your aggresions.You will never set foot on english soil as it is warped tightly with the might of the royal navy.Your subs off gilbralta will be destryed.Our scientist are workong feverishly to counter your devilish subs.They will not bring you victory.
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Germany, Fall 1941
A bad season for the Axis. Our rousing struggle against the British has turned nasty as they have moved to block access to their territorial waters with their cruisers. This has the effect of interdicting our valiant bombers on their way to enlighten the Brits of the futility of resisting Axis supremacy.
The Luftwaffe begin well by removing the fighter, tac bomber and heavy bomber covering the Royal Navy off the west coast of France but hang their heads in shame after 4 heavy bombers fail to inflict so much as a bad cold on the subsequently unprotected cruisers.
Some consolation is provided by severing the supply line from Africa and again to Murmansk. At least with all the cruisers sailing merrily around their little island they are not harrassing my brave U-boat crews.
And a chance discovery!! After much nagging from Mussolini the Italian army push closer to Cairo to find it almost undefended! Well this is an opportunity! Immediately a panzer division is dispatched to ensure victory. It seems the British were so keen to fight against the Japanese they forgot about their precious canal!
A bad season for the Axis. Our rousing struggle against the British has turned nasty as they have moved to block access to their territorial waters with their cruisers. This has the effect of interdicting our valiant bombers on their way to enlighten the Brits of the futility of resisting Axis supremacy.
The Luftwaffe begin well by removing the fighter, tac bomber and heavy bomber covering the Royal Navy off the west coast of France but hang their heads in shame after 4 heavy bombers fail to inflict so much as a bad cold on the subsequently unprotected cruisers.
Some consolation is provided by severing the supply line from Africa and again to Murmansk. At least with all the cruisers sailing merrily around their little island they are not harrassing my brave U-boat crews.
And a chance discovery!! After much nagging from Mussolini the Italian army push closer to Cairo to find it almost undefended! Well this is an opportunity! Immediately a panzer division is dispatched to ensure victory. It seems the British were so keen to fight against the Japanese they forgot about their precious canal!
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Press Release London ,
Prime Minister Churchill addressed the nation today.He stated that our brave soldiers in Egypt will fight to the death! We will not allow the facist pig to take the suez from the British empire."Reinforcments are on the way as we speak" said the prime minister.
Prime Minister Churchill addressed the nation today.He stated that our brave soldiers in Egypt will fight to the death! We will not allow the facist pig to take the suez from the British empire."Reinforcments are on the way as we speak" said the prime minister.
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Moscow, Fall 1941
Pressure on our borders is slightly being increased. A garrison near the border reported German tank units gathering in the south.
New tests with our tank formations taking place in Siberia have been succesfully completed. Our tank attack value is estimated to be not far from the Germans, who have been succesfully testing theirs in France and Spain. As soon as hostilities will start we will see how well our tanks will perform.
Plans to invade start of 1943 are progressing: already the maps of Berlin have been studied to prepare for a victory parade across their main streets. Junior officers are working on a seperate plan to make sure we will hold more of Europe than the Americans in 1945.
Our friends in China are holding on to their coastal province and have produced supplies that will help them free the rest of their country.
Comrad Dembe
Pressure on our borders is slightly being increased. A garrison near the border reported German tank units gathering in the south.
New tests with our tank formations taking place in Siberia have been succesfully completed. Our tank attack value is estimated to be not far from the Germans, who have been succesfully testing theirs in France and Spain. As soon as hostilities will start we will see how well our tanks will perform.
Plans to invade start of 1943 are progressing: already the maps of Berlin have been studied to prepare for a victory parade across their main streets. Junior officers are working on a seperate plan to make sure we will hold more of Europe than the Americans in 1945.
Our friends in China are holding on to their coastal province and have produced supplies that will help them free the rest of their country.
Comrad Dembe