Most likely not, I don't even know if I can protect Venezuela.
The Argentinians have something like 100 divisions, and their allies another 75 or so.
The Argentinians have something like 100 divisions, and their allies another 75 or so.
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You have modern tank divisions and Venezuela has mountains. You'll have no problem holding the South American hordes at bay.
CBC World News – December 1st, 1957
December 1st, 1957
CBC World News
"The world today. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation now presents a summary of the all the important world news today. Reports from CBC correspondents by trans-America short wave radio, and the latest developments as received by the Canada's news room here in Ottawa. Tonight, we will cover the latest news in the war in South America."
"Good evening, and welcome. This is your host, Tommy Fourever speaking. The situation in South America continues to grow ever more hostile, with Argentinian and Peruvian forces attacking American and Venezuelan positions on the northern part of the continent. Several Argentinian divisions mananged to subdue the American garrison on the Panama Canal, killing 400 soldiers and capturing 14,600 men. The United States navy is rushing to send in forces to recapture the vital seaway. Along the eastern Venezuelan border, Argentinian forces have managed to route the defensive forces stationed there. With Venezuela's desperate need of support, the United States is sending nine experienced divisions to support efforts there."
"However, off the east coast of Brazil, things seem to be looking up for the United States. After receiving word that the Peruvian and Argentinian navies were moving out of port to interdict American shipping lanes, the US 1st Carrier Task Force moved out to intercept the force. With clear skies and calm winds, the weather could not have been better. American naval doctrines, after years of being battle-tested, devastated the 'green' crews of the enemy task force, causing a disintegration in the enemy's order of battle. By mid day, the Argentinian fleet began retreating in various directions. Heavy air attacks by Argentinian naval bombers required the American fleet to retire to safer waters. Four enemy carriers were sunk, three put out of action temporarily, for the loss of no ships and 120 aircraft."
**Their naval forces stand no chance. I kind of feel sorry for them. I must say, it is nice to be on the upper-hand for a change. I apologize for the short update.**
December 1st, 1957
CBC World News
"The world today. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation now presents a summary of the all the important world news today. Reports from CBC correspondents by trans-America short wave radio, and the latest developments as received by the Canada's news room here in Ottawa. Tonight, we will cover the latest news in the war in South America."
"Good evening, and welcome. This is your host, Tommy Fourever speaking. The situation in South America continues to grow ever more hostile, with Argentinian and Peruvian forces attacking American and Venezuelan positions on the northern part of the continent. Several Argentinian divisions mananged to subdue the American garrison on the Panama Canal, killing 400 soldiers and capturing 14,600 men. The United States navy is rushing to send in forces to recapture the vital seaway. Along the eastern Venezuelan border, Argentinian forces have managed to route the defensive forces stationed there. With Venezuela's desperate need of support, the United States is sending nine experienced divisions to support efforts there."
"However, off the east coast of Brazil, things seem to be looking up for the United States. After receiving word that the Peruvian and Argentinian navies were moving out of port to interdict American shipping lanes, the US 1st Carrier Task Force moved out to intercept the force. With clear skies and calm winds, the weather could not have been better. American naval doctrines, after years of being battle-tested, devastated the 'green' crews of the enemy task force, causing a disintegration in the enemy's order of battle. By mid day, the Argentinian fleet began retreating in various directions. Heavy air attacks by Argentinian naval bombers required the American fleet to retire to safer waters. Four enemy carriers were sunk, three put out of action temporarily, for the loss of no ships and 120 aircraft."
**Their naval forces stand no chance. I kind of feel sorry for them. I must say, it is nice to be on the upper-hand for a change. I apologize for the short update.**
Just don't lose this time., Kris Being crushed by an awesome Germany was unforunate. Being crushed by an oddly shaped Argentina is just pathetic 
-Vincent
-Vincent
Nice to see you back in action.
And it looks to me like youre not going to have problems with your manpower anytime soon. Or are you just not using it?
And it looks to me like youre not going to have problems with your manpower anytime soon. Or are you just not using it?
I have not built much in the way of consuming manpower. Most of my construction has been carriers, IC, or aircraft.
To victory!
To victory!
Just don't lose this time., Kris Being crushed by an awesome Germany was unforunate. Being crushed by an oddly shaped Argentina is just pathetic
-Vincent
NO MORE LOSING!!! ONLY VICTORY!!!
that's about as inspirational as i get at this point. make it difficult for the USSR to crush you!
You didn't garrison the Panama province even though you engineered the war? Nice roleplaying.
Onwards to war! Who shall prevail? The mighty USSA (United States of South America) or the puny, humiliated USA? All bets are off!
Onwards to war! Who shall prevail? The mighty USSA (United States of South America) or the puny, humiliated USA? All bets are off!
This AAR... just... pure... epic
I read through the whole AAR today and couldn't stop thinking about this. Very well written and most importantly illustrated AAR! That's what I like at least.
Nukes, Raaritsgorilla summarized it pretty well on the front page
It was just pure awesome-sauce to see how the fortunes of war reversed entirely, from something like +90% victory progress to clearly minus, from the Rhine and the gates of Berlin to the retreat through France and capitulation in Spain...
And EVEN further from the continental defeat to the decisively lost naval battles against Kriegsmarine (and Italian navy?) JUST OUTSIDE the harbour near Washington DC! How more incredible can one AAR simply get?!?!
Then there was the gruesome civil war with Texan armoured spearheads on top of that...
I certainly hope that the future Soviet Allied war can get going soon though. I always felt that this front had been kind of neglected I think.
Even though SU lost much of its main land and population in Bitter Peace, make no mistake, SU will have huge manpower gain with correct up to date agriculture technology and the man of the people- minister! On top of that, the late game human wave- doctrine which is nothing to sneeze at. It will surely be a titanic struggle!
PS:
Regarding the surrender of your troops in Spain though, I think it wasn't actually a bug. I know that it does sound weird, that your troops would simply all disappear after losing a combat and NOT being encircled.
Again, I'm not certain about the actual causes behind this, but this has certainly happened to me on multiple occasions, so its either working as designed or its simply a popular bug that was never fixed. This kind of "bug" has happened to me WAY before the latest Armageddon patch btw.
My personal guess, it probably has got something to do with the morale and/or near constant zero organisation of the troops in question, morale levels are hidden in-game, but continuous retreat and continuous engagements with enemy troops and further defeats, together with constantly poor supply situation surely cannot help in gaining back organisation levels as they would normally do while retreating.
I'd wager that this is possible to replicate, you could always try to for example land in france, and let yourself be cut off, but still retain large portions of inland france (no harbours though). Then you would allow yourself to be defeated and harassed by the enemy from province to province, trying, of course, to avoid retreating to enemy held provinces which indeed causes instant death as far as the formation goes.
I read through the whole AAR today and couldn't stop thinking about this. Very well written and most importantly illustrated AAR! That's what I like at least.
Nukes, Raaritsgorilla summarized it pretty well on the front page
It was just pure awesome-sauce to see how the fortunes of war reversed entirely, from something like +90% victory progress to clearly minus, from the Rhine and the gates of Berlin to the retreat through France and capitulation in Spain...
And EVEN further from the continental defeat to the decisively lost naval battles against Kriegsmarine (and Italian navy?) JUST OUTSIDE the harbour near Washington DC! How more incredible can one AAR simply get?!?!
Then there was the gruesome civil war with Texan armoured spearheads on top of that...
I certainly hope that the future Soviet Allied war can get going soon though. I always felt that this front had been kind of neglected I think.
Even though SU lost much of its main land and population in Bitter Peace, make no mistake, SU will have huge manpower gain with correct up to date agriculture technology and the man of the people- minister! On top of that, the late game human wave- doctrine which is nothing to sneeze at. It will surely be a titanic struggle!
PS:
Regarding the surrender of your troops in Spain though, I think it wasn't actually a bug. I know that it does sound weird, that your troops would simply all disappear after losing a combat and NOT being encircled.
Again, I'm not certain about the actual causes behind this, but this has certainly happened to me on multiple occasions, so its either working as designed or its simply a popular bug that was never fixed. This kind of "bug" has happened to me WAY before the latest Armageddon patch btw.
My personal guess, it probably has got something to do with the morale and/or near constant zero organisation of the troops in question, morale levels are hidden in-game, but continuous retreat and continuous engagements with enemy troops and further defeats, together with constantly poor supply situation surely cannot help in gaining back organisation levels as they would normally do while retreating.
I'd wager that this is possible to replicate, you could always try to for example land in france, and let yourself be cut off, but still retain large portions of inland france (no harbours though). Then you would allow yourself to be defeated and harassed by the enemy from province to province, trying, of course, to avoid retreating to enemy held provinces which indeed causes instant death as far as the formation goes.
My personal opinion is that low moral, low organization, and 0 infrastructure resulted in the destruction.
Thanks for reading my AAR, I am glad you enjoyed it!
I had the event fire randomly. I was expecting it in the next few months actually.
I thought that would make it more interesting!
Who says I am worried about the Reds?
I like the juxapostion of the advanced Peruvian carriers that are more modern than yours being guarded by 1918 heavy cruisers!!
Ha! I didn't even notice that. I guess they decided that they did not need quality support vessels.
I also think they had less escorts than carriers. Now, I wonder where the Argentinian fleet is...maybe it does not exist
I also think they had less escorts than carriers. Now, I wonder where the Argentinian fleet is...maybe it does not exist
Actually, AAR-precedence suggests that the Argentinian navy waits in ambush positions near the East Coast, ready to slaughter any ships that try to return to their harbors.
It certainly will be difficult to match high expectations after so much quality world war/civil war drama.
Nine armored divisions aren't going to impress the Argentinians if they decide to commit the majority of their 100 units for the invasion. Especially not in jungle terrain.
I'm halfway expecting Argentinia to secretely be in possession of a nuclear reactor, too.
It certainly will be difficult to match high expectations after so much quality world war/civil war drama.
Nine armored divisions aren't going to impress the Argentinians if they decide to commit the majority of their 100 units for the invasion. Especially not in jungle terrain.
I'm halfway expecting Argentinia to secretely be in possession of a nuclear reactor, too.
CBC World News – January 15th, 1958
January 15th, 1958
CBC World News
"The world today. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation now presents a summary of the all the important world news today. Reports from CBC correspondents by trans-America short wave radio, and the latest developments as received by the Canada's news room here in Ottawa. Tonight, we will cover the latest news in the war in South America."
"Good evening, this is your host Tommy Fourever, with the latest news from South America and around the world."
"The Argentinian and Peruvian armies have made renewed efforts against American and Venezuelan positions in an attempt to take the oil-rich region by force. Several hundred thousand Argentinian troops launched a large offensive in eastern Venezuela, managing to puncture a 120km gap in the Venezuelan defense. American forces, having just arrive, are struggling to adapt to the new warfare conditions presented to them. Many are veterans of the US Civil war, and are ill-suited to the jungle conditions presented to them. After two months, the US Army reports it loses more men to the elements than to combat attrition."
"However, such problems have not seemed to quell the US Airforce. Over the battlefield, A handful of American jets continue to engage Argentinian fighters nearly every hour of the day. Outnumbered, many of the pilots have been up in the air more than they have been on the ground. Under normal circumstances, such strains would generally not be allowed under airforce guidelines. American industry has only just begun to order new shipments of aircraft, only after such shortages became apparent."
"The island of Taiwan has become a new tension point in US - Soviet relations. The Soviet Union, which has incorporated China into its country, has demanded that the Chinese-dominated island be joined with the mainland government. With the only government in the Soviet Union being that of the Soviet Union, it would effectively become a forward base of Soviet operations. The United States has continued to denounce Soviet claims to territory, stating that '..the free people of China are welcome to come to this island any time. However, we will not turn Taiwan over to Soviet oppression. One not need look far to see how Soviet 'liberation' has fared for the people of Korea...""
"In Europe, European powers have continued to encourage industrial growth in Africa. Recently, Germany and their British friends across the Channel have created a Pact, signaling an increased investment in Africa territories, hoping to bring prosperity and stability to the impoverished regions. Italy has also continued to support development in its North African territories, continuing its economic policy from the 1930s. Irrigation projects have continued, creating a substantial amount of jobs and wealth for the country. Those not working in Africa are often found repairing war damage across the country."
**Looks like we are into 1958 finally. So many years have passed, it feels like it was 100 years ago that I was at the gates of Berlin. I wonder how many men in their 20s must feel the same way, having been drafted in at 15? Oh, we need a new name for the 'Allies' and the South American forces, those are getting tiresome to write.**
January 15th, 1958
CBC World News
"The world today. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation now presents a summary of the all the important world news today. Reports from CBC correspondents by trans-America short wave radio, and the latest developments as received by the Canada's news room here in Ottawa. Tonight, we will cover the latest news in the war in South America."
"Good evening, this is your host Tommy Fourever, with the latest news from South America and around the world."
"The Argentinian and Peruvian armies have made renewed efforts against American and Venezuelan positions in an attempt to take the oil-rich region by force. Several hundred thousand Argentinian troops launched a large offensive in eastern Venezuela, managing to puncture a 120km gap in the Venezuelan defense. American forces, having just arrive, are struggling to adapt to the new warfare conditions presented to them. Many are veterans of the US Civil war, and are ill-suited to the jungle conditions presented to them. After two months, the US Army reports it loses more men to the elements than to combat attrition."
"However, such problems have not seemed to quell the US Airforce. Over the battlefield, A handful of American jets continue to engage Argentinian fighters nearly every hour of the day. Outnumbered, many of the pilots have been up in the air more than they have been on the ground. Under normal circumstances, such strains would generally not be allowed under airforce guidelines. American industry has only just begun to order new shipments of aircraft, only after such shortages became apparent."
"The island of Taiwan has become a new tension point in US - Soviet relations. The Soviet Union, which has incorporated China into its country, has demanded that the Chinese-dominated island be joined with the mainland government. With the only government in the Soviet Union being that of the Soviet Union, it would effectively become a forward base of Soviet operations. The United States has continued to denounce Soviet claims to territory, stating that '..the free people of China are welcome to come to this island any time. However, we will not turn Taiwan over to Soviet oppression. One not need look far to see how Soviet 'liberation' has fared for the people of Korea...""
"In Europe, European powers have continued to encourage industrial growth in Africa. Recently, Germany and their British friends across the Channel have created a Pact, signaling an increased investment in Africa territories, hoping to bring prosperity and stability to the impoverished regions. Italy has also continued to support development in its North African territories, continuing its economic policy from the 1930s. Irrigation projects have continued, creating a substantial amount of jobs and wealth for the country. Those not working in Africa are often found repairing war damage across the country."
**Looks like we are into 1958 finally. So many years have passed, it feels like it was 100 years ago that I was at the gates of Berlin. I wonder how many men in their 20s must feel the same way, having been drafted in at 15? Oh, we need a new name for the 'Allies' and the South American forces, those are getting tiresome to write.**
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The good guys?
Nice victory over the Argies, it looks like they came out to play. And got squashed haha
Nice victory over the Argies, it looks like they came out to play. And got squashed haha
Good question! it seems so.
By the way nice job with the Argentinian navy and airforce. No you need a decisive victory on the ground, that'll be harder.