HB (Axis) vs Hadros (Allies) HadrosWelcome

[Harrybanana]

Feb 2, 1940

As in our mirror game both Poland and Denmark have been conquered.

So far only 2 UK land units in France, but this could change.

[Harrybanana]

Production. To try and counter the All-In strategy I am building as many armour and mech as possible. I will have 5 armour and 3 mech ready by early May, with a 4th Mech arriving in June. I am going with only 1 para and I am building a lot fewer supply trucks then usual.

[Harrybanana]

Casualties. I tried to copy Hadros and bombed a few French Maginot line units. For my troubles I lost 2 air and only destroyed 2 French land points. Either I am very unlucky compared to Hadros or he knows some trick that I don't. My 19 land and 7 air losses in Poland and Denmark compare unfavourably with Hadros'record in our mirror game.

[Harrybanana]

Tech Advancements. Heavy armour is doing very well. Unfortunately assault is lagging far behind and my infantry will almost definitely not be ready for France.

[Harrybanana]

FEB 16, 1940

Little to report here either. 3 MS sunk and my U-boats head back to port for refueling and repairs. I build 20 German supply trucks.

[Harrybanana]

MAR 1, 1940

Cold Weather. Under the old rules I would be conquering Belgium from the Netherlands. Of course under the old rules I never got cold on the first March turn.

More BEF are appearing in France. But still a "controllable" number.

[stjeand]

Lets see if you get the crazy weather...I have seen cold weather from now till May...once as the USSR. That was a bad year.

I don't think you have enough armor to take Belgium down from the East yet. Hopefully some arrives soon incase you get a cold April

[Harrybanana]

By the 2nd April turn I will have 4 armour and 2 mechanized. Is that enough to conquer Belgium in 1 turn? I know it was when I could start with units in Luxembourg.

[stjeand]

Yes that is enough...I think just 4 armor can do it...so long as you get the retreats. I have had the Belgians hold for a few attacks before and that wears down the armor.

I almost always take the Netherlands first. But that is me...I have always had bad luck in Belgium with the rivers for some reason.

[Nirosi]

O yes, 6 armor/mech is for sure even without going by Netherlands (as long as Luxemburg is empty of course and no bad clicks mistakes). I would find it hard however with only 4 armors (no mechs) for "in one turn" (without Netherland). Would have to try it a few times, but seems to me very risky.

[Harrybanana]

MAR 15, 1940

Snow. I gain my first research advancements as German Breakthrough and Close Support advance. Not what I would have chosen, but I'll take them. I pull all research from Breakthrough and switch to large ships.

[Harrybanana]

MAR 29, 1940

Heavy rain. 0 MS Sunk and a I lost a U-Boat! But the real embarrassment is that the Allies only had 5 escorts.

I forgot to report that the Germans have been building 20 supply trucks per turn for the last few turns. About half what I used to before the rule changes. I am not sure if they are worth the cost of 60 production per turn; guess I will find out.

[Harrybanana]

APRIL 12, 1940

Cold Weather; but I can't take advantage of it as I only have 2 armour and a mech. I sink 4 MS, but lose 4 U-Boat points; not a good exchange. I retreat with the two U-Boats I have out and replace them with two 41 teach U-Boats. Maybe they will have better hunting. Heavy Armour and Interceptor techs both advance. Now I am just waiting for Assault.

[Harrybanana]

APRIL 26, 1940

Heavy Rain. 3 MS sunk. Forces and Casualties.

[Harrybanana]

Tech

[Harrybanana]

MAY 10, 1940

Clear Weather. 3 MS Sunk

Belgium is conquered not one but twice. Below is the after map from the 1st time.

[Harrybanana]

And this is the screen I was staring at for about 30 minutes after I tried to save my completed turn. The odd thig is that I got the report that I had connected with the server.

[Harrybanana]

This is the map after my 2nd attempt. Not too much difference; but of course I did worse, particularly in the air battles, then I did on my first try. I now have 5 armour, 3 mechanized, 5 air superiority, 3 ground attack, 4 medium bombers, 5 U-Boats and 50 supply trucks available. I count 8 UK units.

[Harrybanana]

MAY 24, 1940

4 MS Sunk. The Map prior to my moves. Note the several air strikes on my panzer. I use up 24 supply trucks on my panzers and begin my assault on France.

[Harrybanana]

Since my infantry are lagging behind, my armour and mech do all the work. I advance a few hexes into France and, with careful planning, manage to shatter 3 French Corps and maul a few others. But the wear and tear on my mobile forces is already showing.