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Chapter III - Let slip the dogs of war
Countries played by humans: UK, France, Poland, Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, Japan
Recap - Germany have been pushing the diplomatic boundaries and tested the determination of the Allies. The ambition of the German leadership is, however, not satisfied by a longshot. The hounds of war and terror are tearing at their chains. It is time to release them and give in to pure blood lust...
Authors note: I find it slightly odd that GER suddenly get over 30 in threat versus USA. If you look at the 1939-scenario they only have about 3 in threat versus USA AFTER Danzig of War. And in our latest campaign version, GER only got about 3 in threat versus USA after Danzig of War. Still, new versions are new versions. We have not found any bugg-reports on this so we just have to play on.
Axis (Germany) is only influencing USA and Hungary. Both are counter-influenced by Allies and moves towards Allies. UK is also influencing Saudi-Arabia and Portugal. Greece is moving slightly towards Axis even though not influenced. So – no new Axis members anytime soon it seems.
May 4th, 1939
Authors note: I planned to attack exactly on the first but I was delayed as I started some troop-movements too late. I also forgot to lower they game speed from 2 to 1 (which our House Rules allowed me to do from May 1st) so time just seemed to rush by… But it was not the end of the world really…
May 6th, 1939
This time, Allies lived up to the words and Germany was suddenly in a two-front war. As a result, laws and policies were tightened up and military production got full priority.
::Johann Keller did never give up. It was not in his character. The deal with the luxurious food fair in Milan would continue but Johann realized that it would be very difficult to strike any further deals. He received a letter from his dear friend Heinrich Hahn in the 1st Panzer Division that made him laugh several times due to Heinrich’s thorough descriptions of various military vehicle. Then Heinrich complained about the food and joked about how he missed the Keller-cheese - and Johann suddenly jumped up with a scream from his chair. That was it! The military needed a close to unlimited supply of food. He would create a long lasting cheese and sell it to the Wehrmacht. What a stroke of genius! Johann immediately left his house – full of energy.::
May 6th, 1939
The German attack on Poland started rather carefully with just a few attacks. Instead, the Poles could advance on a broad front in Preussia, which seemed undefended.
May 7th-8th, 1939
One of the areas where Wehrmacht pushed hard was just north of Poznan. Polish air force tried to keep the sky clean but had problems with even the lightly escorted medium bomber groups. Instead, the Polish troops, already being under relentless attack from German infantry, received quite an amount of airborne ordnance. The Germans threw back the Poles losing about ¼ of men compared to the defenders.
RAF had moved several squadrons to the Polish theatre and Luftwaffe had to fight pretty hard for air superiority. As Wehrmacht had put a lot of production priority on ground troops, so far, it was enough if Luftwaffe managed to keep the sky free from enemy bombers. As long as Heer could do their magic undisturbed, it was good enough.
May 9th, 1939
So far, the southern front has been quiet. As all eyes are on battles further north, five divisions, kept in reserve, now march towards the front from the Slovakian inland. Their target is creating a pocket around Krakow with the help of troops from the north.
Part of the plan with the attack in the north and the seemingly frail Preussia was to lure Polish forces away from the south were German forces so far had appeared to be weak.
May 12th, 1939
But before the Krakow-pocket can be realized, the Poznan pocket must be created. The German motorized and panzer spearheads had bashed their way far into Poland while the slower infantry had secured the sides. The Polish units around Poznan would soon be surrounded. Things were proceeding according to the plan.
May 13th, 1939
The Poles were not the only one to lose provinces. A 5-division army corps of revengeful Poles has closed in around Königsberg. Still, most German civilians had already been evacuated and well dug-in German infantry protected the important city. No battle at all occurred. The German leadership was happy about pulling the Poles away from more important theatres.
May 16th, 1939
In the shadow of the war in Northern Europe, Italy made a successful diplomatic push and annexed Albania without combat.
May 17th, 1939
It was not until two weeks into the war that France made their first move. Lörzer who had been pulled back to rest at the west-front after fierce battles with British hurricanes over Poland responded immediately and tore the French bombers apart. Karlsruhe still received some bombings.
Authors note: I was quite surprised that the Allies had done so little so far, except that RAF had lent planes to the Polish theatre. I think they had done a few strategic bombing that I hadn’t had any time to intercept with my fairly weak Luftwaffe, but no troop offensives.
May 18th, 1939
The Poznan pocket had already been parted in smaller pockets and only in the city of Poznan itself did the Poles still fight back. The Poles lost about 5 divisions in the pocket. Soon, troops could be made available for a push towards Krakow.
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Authors note: Not the quickest offensive in Poland, but I was wary of Allied "funnies" and didn't want to take chances. As long as I didn't open up a weak side anywhere I felt it was ok with a medium pace in Poland.
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In the fourth chapter, Germany will start the southern offensive in Poland. Allies will also wake up and bring bad news to the Third Reich...
Countries played by humans: UK, France, Poland, Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, Japan
Recap - Germany have been pushing the diplomatic boundaries and tested the determination of the Allies. The ambition of the German leadership is, however, not satisfied by a longshot. The hounds of war and terror are tearing at their chains. It is time to release them and give in to pure blood lust...
Authors note: I find it slightly odd that GER suddenly get over 30 in threat versus USA. If you look at the 1939-scenario they only have about 3 in threat versus USA AFTER Danzig of War. And in our latest campaign version, GER only got about 3 in threat versus USA after Danzig of War. Still, new versions are new versions. We have not found any bugg-reports on this so we just have to play on.
Axis (Germany) is only influencing USA and Hungary. Both are counter-influenced by Allies and moves towards Allies. UK is also influencing Saudi-Arabia and Portugal. Greece is moving slightly towards Axis even though not influenced. So – no new Axis members anytime soon it seems.
May 4th, 1939
Authors note: I planned to attack exactly on the first but I was delayed as I started some troop-movements too late. I also forgot to lower they game speed from 2 to 1 (which our House Rules allowed me to do from May 1st) so time just seemed to rush by… But it was not the end of the world really…
May 6th, 1939
This time, Allies lived up to the words and Germany was suddenly in a two-front war. As a result, laws and policies were tightened up and military production got full priority.
::Johann Keller did never give up. It was not in his character. The deal with the luxurious food fair in Milan would continue but Johann realized that it would be very difficult to strike any further deals. He received a letter from his dear friend Heinrich Hahn in the 1st Panzer Division that made him laugh several times due to Heinrich’s thorough descriptions of various military vehicle. Then Heinrich complained about the food and joked about how he missed the Keller-cheese - and Johann suddenly jumped up with a scream from his chair. That was it! The military needed a close to unlimited supply of food. He would create a long lasting cheese and sell it to the Wehrmacht. What a stroke of genius! Johann immediately left his house – full of energy.::
May 6th, 1939
The German attack on Poland started rather carefully with just a few attacks. Instead, the Poles could advance on a broad front in Preussia, which seemed undefended.
May 7th-8th, 1939
One of the areas where Wehrmacht pushed hard was just north of Poznan. Polish air force tried to keep the sky clean but had problems with even the lightly escorted medium bomber groups. Instead, the Polish troops, already being under relentless attack from German infantry, received quite an amount of airborne ordnance. The Germans threw back the Poles losing about ¼ of men compared to the defenders.
RAF had moved several squadrons to the Polish theatre and Luftwaffe had to fight pretty hard for air superiority. As Wehrmacht had put a lot of production priority on ground troops, so far, it was enough if Luftwaffe managed to keep the sky free from enemy bombers. As long as Heer could do their magic undisturbed, it was good enough.
May 9th, 1939
So far, the southern front has been quiet. As all eyes are on battles further north, five divisions, kept in reserve, now march towards the front from the Slovakian inland. Their target is creating a pocket around Krakow with the help of troops from the north.
Part of the plan with the attack in the north and the seemingly frail Preussia was to lure Polish forces away from the south were German forces so far had appeared to be weak.
May 12th, 1939
But before the Krakow-pocket can be realized, the Poznan pocket must be created. The German motorized and panzer spearheads had bashed their way far into Poland while the slower infantry had secured the sides. The Polish units around Poznan would soon be surrounded. Things were proceeding according to the plan.
May 13th, 1939
The Poles were not the only one to lose provinces. A 5-division army corps of revengeful Poles has closed in around Königsberg. Still, most German civilians had already been evacuated and well dug-in German infantry protected the important city. No battle at all occurred. The German leadership was happy about pulling the Poles away from more important theatres.
May 16th, 1939
In the shadow of the war in Northern Europe, Italy made a successful diplomatic push and annexed Albania without combat.
May 17th, 1939
It was not until two weeks into the war that France made their first move. Lörzer who had been pulled back to rest at the west-front after fierce battles with British hurricanes over Poland responded immediately and tore the French bombers apart. Karlsruhe still received some bombings.
Authors note: I was quite surprised that the Allies had done so little so far, except that RAF had lent planes to the Polish theatre. I think they had done a few strategic bombing that I hadn’t had any time to intercept with my fairly weak Luftwaffe, but no troop offensives.
May 18th, 1939
The Poznan pocket had already been parted in smaller pockets and only in the city of Poznan itself did the Poles still fight back. The Poles lost about 5 divisions in the pocket. Soon, troops could be made available for a push towards Krakow.
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Authors note: Not the quickest offensive in Poland, but I was wary of Allied "funnies" and didn't want to take chances. As long as I didn't open up a weak side anywhere I felt it was ok with a medium pace in Poland.
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In the fourth chapter, Germany will start the southern offensive in Poland. Allies will also wake up and bring bad news to the Third Reich...
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Your forces don't seem very massive. Is it the result of "No reserves" rule?
The Polish player could shorten the front by leaving at least two provinces in southern-western Poland unguarded. The front could be shortened a bit near Poznań, too.
Your advance is not very fast so far, but it's hard to say what the Allies will be able to do with it. Their combined IC (FRA+ENG) is probably greater than yours, so the time works for them. I don't know how limiting IC is for you now, though. Usually in Vanilla SP HOI3 Germany has more IC than it can utilise by 1940 when playing 1936 scenario (mostly because of unbalanced "Reserves" system, low Vanilla MP values and quick buildtimes).
Good move by the UK player - RAF will be able to get some experience and rebasing costs no ORG, anyway.
The Polish player could shorten the front by leaving at least two provinces in southern-western Poland unguarded. The front could be shortened a bit near Poznań, too.
Your advance is not very fast so far, but it's hard to say what the Allies will be able to do with it. Their combined IC (FRA+ENG) is probably greater than yours, so the time works for them. I don't know how limiting IC is for you now, though. Usually in Vanilla SP HOI3 Germany has more IC than it can utilise by 1940 when playing 1936 scenario (mostly because of unbalanced "Reserves" system, low Vanilla MP values and quick buildtimes).
Good move by the UK player - RAF will be able to get some experience and rebasing costs no ORG, anyway.
I read your previous AAR with much enjoyment, and this one is just as fun so far . Nice careful advance. Although the thing about the allies bringing bad news to the Reich does not sound good...
I was just wondering by the way, do you ever use AI control of corps/army/ag/theatre?(because you cant handle a 30+ province Russian front all by yourself, for example) And what about the Soviet Union? I'm trying to figure out how to play the game effectivly in multiplayer, so this AAR is great for that purpose
. Nice careful advance. Although the thing about the allies bringing bad news to the Reich does not sound good...I was just wondering by the way, do you ever use AI control of corps/army/ag/theatre?(because you cant handle a 30+ province Russian front all by yourself, for example) And what about the Soviet Union? I'm trying to figure out how to play the game effectivly in multiplayer, so this AAR is great for that purpose
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CptEasy!
You are hereby nominated as
WritAAR of the Week
for your contributions to the AAR comunity
You are hereby nominated as
WritAAR of the Week
for your contributions to the AAR comunity
CptEasy!
You are hereby nominated as
WritAAR of the Week
for your contributions to the AAR comunity
Thanks Frozen. Appreciate it a lot. A little boost of extra energy
Yes, I guess it is. Also, I have backed up with forces elsewhere to be ready for Allied tricks, like close to Wilhelsmhaven and Denmark. I reckon this will be enough to conquer Poland even if it won’t go extremely quick. My goal is to have them in roughly a month – but the initial advance went slightly slower than planned but within the boundaries for being acceptable.
Yes, I agree to some extent. I also thought the Polish player tried to defend more than necessary. Still, it made my initial charge slower – but it cost him a couple of divisions in a pocket.
Yes, and RAF hindered most of my bombing missions. I realized it was so easy to “forget” ongoing bombing-missions so it was better to simply cancel them and concentrate on fighters and troop movements.
I read your previous AAR with much enjoyment, and this one is just as fun so far
I was just wondering by the way, do you ever use AI control of corps/army/ag/theatre?(because you cant handle a 30+ province Russian front all by yourself, for example) And what about the Soviet Union? I'm trying to figure out how to play the game effectivly in multiplayer, so this AAR is great for that purpose
No… I was just waiting for the Allies to deliver some pain…
Well, I have considered it. In my initial plan where I actually planned to attack Denmark simultaneous I had planned to use AI on the major part of my troops vs Poland for a while. But during a test game they preformed so badly that I took the whole plan to the drawing table again. So the answer is “no”. I have not used AI at all yet but I am quite open for the idea should I see it helping me. It’s just that the AI suck so bad its better have troops stand still…
Those pockets were evil
I do hope so
How do you use it? The AI is bad, but if you know how to restrain it, it can do fine in easy fights. Besides, the enemy never knows whether you are using the AI or not
Very well thought judicious advance,i think this is much better than a blitz advance cpt covering his tracks very well prevnting any gaps in the west.Time germany has aplenty,territory and Mp not..so very good policy.
Btw,what about the state of ur armour?
are u using light armour or medium.And seperate motorized divs or only pz divs with mot brigades?Also composition of the divs?u don't need to answer anything that might give info away to the other players though.
looking eagerly forward.
Btw,what about the state of ur armour?
are u using light armour or medium.And seperate motorized divs or only pz divs with mot brigades?Also composition of the divs?u don't need to answer anything that might give info away to the other players though.
looking eagerly forward.
The Polish player seems to have fallen into that Poznan Kessel trap a bit too easily. It's the obvious target for an early encirclement, yet he still lost 5 divisions. Curious. I guess your planned encirclement to the south will also succeed?
What's up with the industrialist background character, though? Where will his storyline lead? There doesn't seem to that much potential in selling cheese, or will he diversify his products later on?
What's up with the industrialist background character, though? Where will his storyline lead? There doesn't seem to that much potential in selling cheese, or will he diversify his products later on?
A great compliment to CptEasy for the last AAR, especially all those historical pics you've added to make it more authentic. Great Work.
I will also follow this aar with great interest.
Could someone tell me who is playing which country?
Would be interesting after having seen the playing style of you guys in the last AAR, how you behave this time
cheers, GJ
I will also follow this aar with great interest.
Could someone tell me who is playing which country?
Would be interesting after having seen the playing style of you guys in the last AAR, how you behave this time
cheers, GJ
How do you use it? The AI is bad, but if you know how to restrain it, it can do fine in easy fights. Besides, the enemy never knows whether you are using the AI or not
You have a good point there, Cybvep. I use AI very seldom and probably don’t use it in an optimal way. True joy for me is handling the tactical display myself.
Btw,what about the state of ur armour? are u using light armour or medium.And seperate motorized divs or only pz divs with mot brigades?Also composition of the divs?u don't need to answer anything that might give info away to the other players though. looking eagerly forward.
Can’t say too much there as I'm sure you’ll understand. Tank science and production is so time-taking that planning to-day won’t be visible for the enemies in 1-2 years. What I CAN say now is that I production-wise did a very small investment in armor initially. I only have two panzer divisions (1st under Rommel and 3rd under Model
) in my Polish campaign and a light armor division guarding Denmark/Wilhelmshaven. Those three is what I start with. The rest is just a massive infantry investment. With a potential 2-front war coming up I didn’t want to be stuck low on infantry with like 4 panzer divisions half way through production…I guess your planned encirclement to the south will also succeed?
What's up with the industrialist background character, though? Where will his storyline lead? There doesn't seem to that much potential in selling cheese, or will he diversify his products later on?
Well, Dain – future will tell, won’t it
? Don’t underestimate the importance of cheese. It’s the foundation of the western European life-style…A great compliment to CptEasy for the last AAR, especially all those historical pics you've added to make it more authentic. Great Work. I will also follow this aar with great interest.
Could someone tell me who is playing which country?
Would be interesting after having seen the playing style of you guys in the last AAR, how you behave this time
Thanks GenJohnas. Good to have you onboard. Sure, I can give an update on “player swapping”.
Last game’s strong Japanese naval commander, Maxyboy, plays UK – so expect a strong and cunning Royal navy. Last games Italian player, Zid, who initially got some naval woopass but later learned to master Regia Marina to be a serious pain in the butt for RN is now playing Japan – so I expect some very interesting naval battles. It will, unfortunately, be difficult for me to capture them in my AAR if they don’t deliver screenshots to me – which they are somewhat too lazy to do… Last games “jumper”, playing Poland/Canada, who masterfully delayed Germany in Poland for four months, Daphne, now plays the Big Bear, USSR. Last games Germany, who initially got hell when we initiated “Operation Trident” but pulled through and later walked through Spain and Gibraltar, Sir Henry, now plays Italy. Last games USSR, being very bored with that, now plays France to be sure to get some action soon. Last games France/Irland/USA now starts out as Poland. And me of course, going from UK to GER.
As stated in the House Rules
USA can be played from start of 1941 with full access and options (with some limitations on troop movements and such until entering the war).…..
New chapter in the evening
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I'm also puzzled by the Polish player. The move into Prussia is not bad, but apparently his front line with mainland Germany was weak enough for you to break through. He could also have used the rather small timeframe to build some decend defenses in his inner line, along rivers and cities preferably. This would pose a major obstacle for the Wehrmacht advance, though halfway into Poland, but still...
Can't help but notice he even invested in a light tank division or at least one light tank brigade. Given the rather dubious techs Poland starts with, this is not going to help much, I'm afraid. Should've gone for massive artillery brigades and upgrade or square infantry formations with opportunistic Cav units.
Considering that the most bored player of your last game now plays France, I would've expected at least him to push into Germany basically immediately. The French should have enough forces to pose a serious threat to a potentially under-strength German army of the west. He could even try to get military access across either Switzerland or Belgium... coming to think of it, what is the situation on the Franco-Italian border?
Can't help but notice he even invested in a light tank division or at least one light tank brigade. Given the rather dubious techs Poland starts with, this is not going to help much, I'm afraid. Should've gone for massive artillery brigades and upgrade or square infantry formations with opportunistic Cav units.
Considering that the most bored player of your last game now plays France, I would've expected at least him to push into Germany basically immediately. The French should have enough forces to pose a serious threat to a potentially under-strength German army of the west. He could even try to get military access across either Switzerland or Belgium... coming to think of it, what is the situation on the Franco-Italian border?
I tried that, but at least till 1.04 you can't attack an enemy from neutral territory.
@ cpteasy, thanks for your answer
so Maxyboy plays UK, so he can still move his fleet all around the world
They are playing Semper Fi v2.04b, not sure if it can work in that version, though. Was just an idea.
@ Baltasar - As written in the AAR (with an easy missed sentance) the Polish player missed our first session and started to play only in March -39. He had little chance of affecting the troops being present - only their positions. About the French - yes I was suprised myself of their lack of agressiveness... but happy.
@ Baltasar and Gen - they can move through neutrals but not trace supply, so even if they take a province in that way they will be out of supply shortly.
@ Gen - Yep... Maxyboy will still roam the world oceans...
@ Baltasar and Gen - they can move through neutrals but not trace supply, so even if they take a province in that way they will be out of supply shortly.
@ Gen - Yep... Maxyboy will still roam the world oceans...
Chapter IV - The Pocket-Hunt
Countries played by humans: UK, France, Poland, Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, Japan
Recap - Germany's limited war against Poland has started. As RAF supports the Poles, Luftwaffe cannot be used with full efficiancy. Still, Germany advance albeit at a medium pace, and have created a pocket around Poznan after about two weeks. The Allies have showed no sign as to do any offensive in the West, which have supriced the Axis.
May 21st, 1939
The southern push towards Krakow is taking its time. The mountainous area has given the Poles excellent defensive positions. Still, even if the battles took some time the German mountain-jägers could dispatch the Poles without heavy casualties.
May 23rd-24th, 1939
France now made a more serious push towards the West Wall. Their choice fell on the old city of Baden. Lörzer’s Bf 109s had to fight hard to keep the sky free of French planes. Lots of French aircrafts fell from the sky to crash down among the fighting infantry – but the French were not alone in losing aircrafts.
In neighboring Donaueschingen, the inhabitants breathed out as their only touch of war was airplanes dropping from the sky and crash amongst farms and villages. What they did not know was that the screaming Valkyries had taken a special interest in this province…
May 25th, 1939
The French offensive did not appear truly dangerous. Being dug-in amongst light fortifications behind the river gave the Germans perfect defensive positions and the French had to fight a sacrificing battle to even get across the river. They manage a few tight bridge-heads but had great problems advancing out from them.
May 30th, 1939
The battle of Baden continued for almost another week before the French pulled back after considerable losses. They will probably think twice before attacking across the river again. Still, the Germans lost almost half as much as the French even though based in good defensive grounds which was somewhat worrying. Still, the infantry was due for general upgrades on all kinds of weaponry and equipment the next month or two so – so the French would get an even less appealing adversary later in the summer.
May 25th, 1939
Good news from our allies. They have finally started to show some results.
May 27th, 1939
After a somewhat slow advance south of Krakow, the Polish defenders there have now been pummeled into submission and stumbles backwards, opening up for a German breach. The pocket-attempt is now in a good position to unfold nicely. The Poles further down in the base of the sack is locked up in battles that appear to go their way.
May 30th, 1939
The Krakow-pocket is finalized. The general attack-plan is going according to plan and with a pace that is considered being “acceptable” even though the German leadership initially had an even tighter schedule. Still, with RAF milling about making life hard for Luftwaffe’s bombers it is understandable.
With the pocket in place, Poland has little chance of making this a long and heroical stand. Even if the Allies make a daring attack now, Germany can drain the Polish front on troops without fearing the Poles to be more than a slight nuisance.
June 1st, 1939
With the Krakow-pocket created the armored spearhead (only two divisions) with some motorized infantry could now turn northwards towards the final target. Warsaw. Before they could reach Warsaw, however, they had to take Lodz (the 5-star HQ) which seemed to be quite heavily defended.
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Authors note: Quite a "peaceful" chapter. I was surprised but relieved of how weak the French attack was. Still, what is not visible in the AAR, they had started to bomb my troops in the west quite a lot and it tied up a major part of my not so strong Luftwaffe. I was also wondering quite a lot what UK was up to. I know Maxyboy is a careful player - but also very cunning. As the advance in Poland went in a quite confident pace without needing to much micro-management I often drifted westwards with my attention, scouting the perimeter. But... nothing... so far...
Countries played by humans: UK, France, Poland, Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, Japan
Recap - Germany's limited war against Poland has started. As RAF supports the Poles, Luftwaffe cannot be used with full efficiancy. Still, Germany advance albeit at a medium pace, and have created a pocket around Poznan after about two weeks. The Allies have showed no sign as to do any offensive in the West, which have supriced the Axis.
May 21st, 1939
The southern push towards Krakow is taking its time. The mountainous area has given the Poles excellent defensive positions. Still, even if the battles took some time the German mountain-jägers could dispatch the Poles without heavy casualties.
May 23rd-24th, 1939
France now made a more serious push towards the West Wall. Their choice fell on the old city of Baden. Lörzer’s Bf 109s had to fight hard to keep the sky free of French planes. Lots of French aircrafts fell from the sky to crash down among the fighting infantry – but the French were not alone in losing aircrafts.
In neighboring Donaueschingen, the inhabitants breathed out as their only touch of war was airplanes dropping from the sky and crash amongst farms and villages. What they did not know was that the screaming Valkyries had taken a special interest in this province…
May 25th, 1939
The French offensive did not appear truly dangerous. Being dug-in amongst light fortifications behind the river gave the Germans perfect defensive positions and the French had to fight a sacrificing battle to even get across the river. They manage a few tight bridge-heads but had great problems advancing out from them.
May 30th, 1939
The battle of Baden continued for almost another week before the French pulled back after considerable losses. They will probably think twice before attacking across the river again. Still, the Germans lost almost half as much as the French even though based in good defensive grounds which was somewhat worrying. Still, the infantry was due for general upgrades on all kinds of weaponry and equipment the next month or two so – so the French would get an even less appealing adversary later in the summer.
May 25th, 1939
Good news from our allies. They have finally started to show some results.
May 27th, 1939
After a somewhat slow advance south of Krakow, the Polish defenders there have now been pummeled into submission and stumbles backwards, opening up for a German breach. The pocket-attempt is now in a good position to unfold nicely. The Poles further down in the base of the sack is locked up in battles that appear to go their way.
May 30th, 1939
The Krakow-pocket is finalized. The general attack-plan is going according to plan and with a pace that is considered being “acceptable” even though the German leadership initially had an even tighter schedule. Still, with RAF milling about making life hard for Luftwaffe’s bombers it is understandable.
With the pocket in place, Poland has little chance of making this a long and heroical stand. Even if the Allies make a daring attack now, Germany can drain the Polish front on troops without fearing the Poles to be more than a slight nuisance.
June 1st, 1939
With the Krakow-pocket created the armored spearhead (only two divisions) with some motorized infantry could now turn northwards towards the final target. Warsaw. Before they could reach Warsaw, however, they had to take Lodz (the 5-star HQ) which seemed to be quite heavily defended.
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Authors note: Quite a "peaceful" chapter. I was surprised but relieved of how weak the French attack was. Still, what is not visible in the AAR, they had started to bomb my troops in the west quite a lot and it tied up a major part of my not so strong Luftwaffe. I was also wondering quite a lot what UK was up to. I know Maxyboy is a careful player - but also very cunning. As the advance in Poland went in a quite confident pace without needing to much micro-management I often drifted westwards with my attention, scouting the perimeter. But... nothing... so far...
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The Polish player was careless in the south. The pocket near Krakow could have been avoided or at least the losses could have been minimised. Personally, I would focus on creating a solid defence line on the Vistula river and near Warsaw and Lodz. I don't know why the POL player insists on defending all his borders while he has no chance of doing that successfully. It's not that Poland has 300 divs to spare...
The French "attack" looks more like reconnaissance than the real offensive. It's possible that the Allies are planning something else. Maybe they are preparing forces for some daring amphibious operation? Still, giving up on Poland with 3 human players on board (ENG, FRA, POL) wouldn't be a good move, so they should at least try to do some damage.
The French "attack" looks more like reconnaissance than the real offensive. It's possible that the Allies are planning something else. Maybe they are preparing forces for some daring amphibious operation? Still, giving up on Poland with 3 human players on board (ENG, FRA, POL) wouldn't be a good move, so they should at least try to do some damage.