An AOD 1.08 Normal/Normal Nationalist Spain GC
I’ve had a few runs with Nationalist Spain to get used to the changes from HOI2 and figured I’d start a new game and make an AAR out of it. I may get steam rolled, but we’ll see what happens. Here we go!
The Spanish Civil War (1936–) broke out with a military uprising in Morocco on July 17, triggered by events in Madrid. Within days, Spain was divided in two: a "Republican" or "Loyalist" Spain consisting of the Second Spanish Republic (within which were pockets of revolutionary anarchism and Trotskyism) and a "Nationalist" Spain under the insurgent generals, and, eventually, under the leadership of General Francisco Franco. So begins an important and turbulent chapter in the history of Spain.
Here is the division as it stands on July 17th, 1936.
The situation isn’t great. The Republicans hold Madrid and have 13 divisions holding it. We have a division in Barcelona fighting and a handful of others scattered around our territory. We have 6 divisions (5 mil and 1 inf) that will arrive in Seville on July 18th plus 3 more militia that will be available for placement where I need them. I anticipate (hope) Italy and Germany will support my (fascist) cause. The primary thrust will be at Madrid and I will move my forces in position around the capital. Secondary, I will move my 1 inf from Bilbao to Huesca and retreat from Barcelona to Huesca to reorganize in support of an amphib operation on Barcelona. Once I take Barcelona, I will roll down through Tarragona where I will dig in. I am hoping to be able to herd the Republican army into Albacete and finally annex them.
Here is the initial battle plan. Like most plans, I am sure it will only last until contact is made with the enemy.
I need this war over as quickly and with the least casualties as possible. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!
I’ve had a few runs with Nationalist Spain to get used to the changes from HOI2 and figured I’d start a new game and make an AAR out of it. I may get steam rolled, but we’ll see what happens. Here we go!
The Spanish Civil War (1936–) broke out with a military uprising in Morocco on July 17, triggered by events in Madrid. Within days, Spain was divided in two: a "Republican" or "Loyalist" Spain consisting of the Second Spanish Republic (within which were pockets of revolutionary anarchism and Trotskyism) and a "Nationalist" Spain under the insurgent generals, and, eventually, under the leadership of General Francisco Franco. So begins an important and turbulent chapter in the history of Spain.
Here is the division as it stands on July 17th, 1936.
The situation isn’t great. The Republicans hold Madrid and have 13 divisions holding it. We have a division in Barcelona fighting and a handful of others scattered around our territory. We have 6 divisions (5 mil and 1 inf) that will arrive in Seville on July 18th plus 3 more militia that will be available for placement where I need them. I anticipate (hope) Italy and Germany will support my (fascist) cause. The primary thrust will be at Madrid and I will move my forces in position around the capital. Secondary, I will move my 1 inf from Bilbao to Huesca and retreat from Barcelona to Huesca to reorganize in support of an amphib operation on Barcelona. Once I take Barcelona, I will roll down through Tarragona where I will dig in. I am hoping to be able to herd the Republican army into Albacete and finally annex them.
Here is the initial battle plan. Like most plans, I am sure it will only last until contact is made with the enemy.
I need this war over as quickly and with the least casualties as possible. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!
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