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Acguy

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I just finished a play with Belgium where I took a lot of screenshots, so I thought why not make a short AAR of it? Just so you know all of this has already been played and no cheats has been used. This will mostly be a gameplay-heavy AAR with lots of screenshots and some narration used when I feel like it.

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I start by moving my sliders to a more authoritarian stance as well as replacing my armaments minister with an administrative genius.

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I then went with the Issue Currency decision, lowering my IC with -1% but giving me 1000 money, enough for demanding territory, and then I claimed all of Benelux.

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The Benelux region had been hit hard by the interwar period, especially the Netherlands. An economic crisis had brought the country to ruin and the government had lost all control and isolated themselves from the rest of the world, much to the dismay of their citizens. Belgium had, by manipulating the economy in ways seen by some countries as authoritarian, avoided economic crisis and had money in excess. On January the first, 1936, Belgian soldiers marched into the Netherlands, demanding a plebiscite to be held for mainland Holland to join Belgium in a greater union. A majority voted yes, and the Dutch government fled to their colonial empire. Some nations condemned Belgium and called it an aggression, but the peaceful integration of the Dutch citizens generated much praise. This series of event was largely ignored by the league of nations, who was busy criticizing the Italian invasion of Abyssinia. Partisan activity existed in the form of Dutch nationalists, but otherwise the country was peaceful.

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The greater Belgian state had been born...
 
What are the chances of annexing all of Netherlands, including the Colonial Possessions? I was playing as Germany once and I've found out I could pretty much peacefully co-exist with the Benelux countries, as I've only claimed the Eastern Holland provinces and Southern + North Eastern provinces in Belgium. This was enough to overrun France and because they could not gain any time in Belgium the blow was really critical.

Cant really wish you good luck, as the Game is finished, but hopefully in the next bunch of screenies you will overrun the whole of Germany, perhaps Poland and France too.
 
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Our first priority is further industrialization if we are to defend ourself from a future German aggressor.

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And one year later, a new tech slot is born!

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I realized I have a division in Congo, better transport it home...

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An election event nullified my earlier slider move, so this time I'll go with interventionism...

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After Munich pact I can increase my mobilization and build a few divisions.

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The British realize independent Belgium is key to keep peace in Europe!

... Shortly after, WWII begins.

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Brave Polish soldiers invade Slovakia despite being invaded by Germany and Soviets at once (after Poland is annexed, Germany takes it all and later gives it to Hungary)

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You don't know what awaits, Herr Adolf...

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What are the chances of annexing all of Netherlands, including the Colonial Possessions? I was playing as Germany once and I've found out I could pretty much peacefully co-exist with the Benelux countries, as I've only claimed the Eastern Holland provinces and Southern + North Eastern provinces in Belgium. This was enough to overrun France and because they could not gain any time in Belgium the blow was really critical.
I have no idea how the demand territory system works actually. Some nations are willing to part with huge territory easily, whilst some won't let go of one tiny province...

Cant really wish you good luck, as the Game is finished, but hopefully in the next bunch of screenies you will overrun the whole of Germany, perhaps Poland and France too

When playing my initial priority was merely surviving, so don't expect a gigantic empire :p
 
Interesting. AARs with such small nations (yet no too small :p) are a most interesting. Especially as Belgium, which is always under threat to be overrun by the fascists. Good luck! (Even though everything has happened already--but I hope you had good luck. :rofl: )


I just love that rolf smiley. Have to use it always when possible.
 
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I overestimated my forces and tried to attack Cologne, with failure.

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Things begin good... :(

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Liege must not fall!

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We did it!

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French aid arrives, in the nick of time.

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Mastrich is much-needed because of it's defensive lines. Eupen isn't.

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Not even Keitel can save Maastricht.

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Luxembourg falls, but Maastricht is ours. This is basically where I stopped the German onslaught. They pretty much only attacked Maastrict or Liege from this point, and when they did I rushed most of my army there. Like this:

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And something I'm very thankful of was Japan performing Pearl Harbour early:

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It does spoil the whole excitement a bit; you shouldn't have told us that you've played the game out already :(

But anyway, I am sure it will be exciting; I also hope that the French accidentally set the Maginot Line fortifications on fire and therefore have to get some good German firetrucks from, lets say, Stuggart. It's a good thing I do not posses any hacking/awesome skills, otherwise I would be very tempted to peek at the screenies on your sweet hard drive... Mmm... Acguys sweet hard drive.... Mmhmm.
 
It does spoil the whole excitement a bit; you shouldn't have told us that you've played the game out already :(
Sorry ;_;

But anyway, I am sure it will be exciting; I also hope that the French accidentally set the Maginot Line fortifications on fire and therefore have to get some good German firetrucks from, lets say, Stuggart. It's a good thing I do not posses any hacking/awesome skills, otherwise I would be very tempted to peek at the screenies on your sweet hard drive... Mmm... Acguys sweet hard drive.... Mmhmm.

;_; Nooo!

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Silly France, thinking they can achieve a breakthrough.

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This will surely turn the tide of the war!

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... ! Will the Balkans fall under Turkish rule once more?

(note: around here things started to get messy in Europe)

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And will Norway fall under american rule?

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Get out of my Belgium, you're supposed to invade the Balkans :(

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Oh dear.

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The allies isn't the only alliance that's getting new members.

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First Turks, now Americans...

And now, a cliffhanger!

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Nice on holding the Germans!

Thanks!

"Brave Little Belgium" now does actually mean something. I think your nation has inspired all the other countries, and even the two superpowers, to join the war. You Sir are the savior of the world. Although I do think that the Soviet Union might be your next enemy.

Thanks too, and I hope not :p

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Situation looking grim for the Germans, also Turkey and Yugoslavia making advances in Bulgaria.

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And here an intensive bombing campaign started on Belgian soil performed by Italian bombers... :( ... Wait, wasn't Italy neutral?

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Dammit Mussolini!

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Sweden allows Germany to pass through with troops, such cowards!

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While I'm defending Maastricht French tries an offensive on Luxembourg.

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Portugal joins the axis, and the Soviets has managed to invade... Transcarpathia?

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Spain got envious of Portugal. Finland also joined.

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As I said, Europe got messy... And I don't like the Franco-Iberian border :(
 
Ouch. Iberia joining in is a huge problem, especially for you, who are dependent on France doing well...
 
Ouch. Iberia joining in is a huge problem, especially for you, who are dependent on France doing well...
Indeed :(

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Bulgaria is the first axis nation to fall (unless you count Slovakia) and it seems the Soviets have made some advances.

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And Yugoslavia charges into undefended Austria and Bavaria.

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Maybe they charged a bit too fast...

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Gasp! Americans make their move! We must not miss this opportunity! To Aachen!

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Meanwhile, in the Balkans...

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Americans screwed up, but Aachen is almost ours!

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Time to reconquer Holland!

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Americans meeting Finnish resistance in northern Norway. Oh, Finland, that's right...

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The rapidly expanding Yugoslavia has been split into two, but Turkey is assisting them.

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Stauffenberg decided to perform July 20th plot a few years earlier, and not in July...
 
Will you try and get a separate peace event with the Germans? From my own experience I know the Allies tend to sign their own peace agreements, leaving the countries that did most of the work nothing but a few provinces. I find the "Claim" territory in DH really useful when trying to negotiate; instead of looking for the provinces in long lists you just draw your border in the diplomatic window and then forward your request :)
 
Will you try and get a separate peace event with the Germans? From my own experience I know the Allies tend to sign their own peace agreements, leaving the countries that did most of the work nothing but a few provinces. I find the "Claim" territory in DH really useful when trying to negotiate; instead of looking for the provinces in long lists you just draw your border in the diplomatic window and then forward your request :)
There will be no peace with the Germans - the war won't end until they're destroyed! Maybe negotiations will happen with the allies after the war is over.

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Some action in western Africa, I also realized I border Portuguese Angola... I hope they aren't planning anything.

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The French are trying to block Belgian conquest!

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Americans seems to have control of Norway except for some rebels, I'll try and take Wilhelmshaven to secure northern Germany (also, Soviets seems to have screwed something up in Krakow).

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Soon Belgian rule in the Netherlands will be restored!

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Situation is looking grim for the Raj.

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Franco thinks Sahara is the key to winning the war.

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I think he should have other priorities.

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Success! Northern Germany is open to us!

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Meanwhile, Yugoslavia collapses.

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Luxembourg restored... I want it as part of Belgium :(

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The Finns finally collapse under Soviet pressure.

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Scandinavia looking weird.
 
You could try getting Luxembourg by claiming territory
I've tried before, during and after the war. Always 0%. :(

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Italy is enjoying success in North Africa.

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... And there Luxembourg gets annexed again. Good job, France. I had to send down a few divisions slowing my assault just to stop any possibility of Germany breaking through in the south D:

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Another allied nation falls. Yugoslavia fought bravely to the end. Let's hope Turkey doesn't fall too.

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And they get encircled D:

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The Iberian part of the axis are having troubles. Also, note that Brazil occupies Mallorca and that Gibraltar is still in allied hands.

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Brave Belgian troops trying to take Bremen...

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Soviets entering Hungary and Slovakia plus Germans and Italians entering Istanbul...


And now, something funny.

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Italians sunk my entire fleet. Two DD and two transports :(
 
No fleet means it's live or die, no chance for retreat if neccessary...
 
No fleet means it's live or die, no chance for retreat if neccessary...
As well as complete loss of contact with Congo :(

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The axis loses a member.

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... and gains a new one.

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Speaking of Congo :(

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Assault on Bremen failed, but we managed to conquer Hannover. And Germany liberated Serbia.

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Turks seems to have gotten Istanbul back, and axis is having success in Africa. Also Brazil conquered Italian Greek islands.

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Iberia looking messed up

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Japanese continue their onslaught on the Raj.

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We need more control of the government to prevail - authoritarian!

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Silly rebels...

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A new ally on the Balkans - funnily they refused earlier when the British tried to align them.

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Americans liberate Norway. I feel kinda sad for the Germans in Bodö...
 
Eh? Who's that Adolf guy the Americans have installed?? Some foreign GERMAN in my dear and beloved home country? What kind of conspiracy is this?:p
 
Eh? Who's that Adolf guy the Americans have installed?? Some foreign GERMAN in my dear and beloved home country? What kind of conspiracy is this?:p
:rofl: I didn't even notice that

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British reinforcements confuses the Japanese in India.

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The Brits save Congo as well, whoo!

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One front less for the Allies to think about.

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What??? :wacko:

Very short update because I need to upload more of the screenshots to Photobucket...