First AAR ever, I have a basic understanding of the game (a Level up from a noob), and well all I can hope is too win.
Game: Darkest Hour
Scenario: 1943 - The Tide has Turned
Country: Italy
Italian Dictator Mussolini and his staff look over a map of Europe and they could only conclude one thing........this war sucked. Sure gains were made in France, Greece, and Yugoslavia. But with an outdated army, it's African colonies lost, and the people losing more and more faith as the war was slowly going sour, well the cons had outwieghed the pros now. Even there mighty ally Germany who was seemingly invincible was having it's own troubles. The Disaster at Stalingrad shook the core of the Eastern Front. Currently the German Army was engaging it's own offensive's and redirecting more and more soldiers to the Eastern Front. They did however sent a few Panzers to help the Italian Army. Still with the Allied invasion of Sicily, Mussolini realized one thing, either enact new radical policies or continue current one's that are failing. Realizing it's now or never, Italy completely change's it's economy and army production.
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All the ships are cancelled and despite vocal criticism from Renato Sandalli, Chief of the Italian Navy, but it was clear the army was a priority. 1939 divisions were being built, and thanks to the cancelling of the ships it freed much IC of the country. The economy was reorganized, CG and production were kept positive to keep the population happy. However this in turn gave way to shortages in other areas. Supplies became harder to manage while reinforcements were slow to arrive. Not to mention the upgrades being handled. Meanwhile 1942 infantry is being researched. Perhaps the army could be quality instead of quanity?
Now came the fight. Mussolini was already struggling with the increasing doubt by his own peers. The landings on Sicily gave him a clear message. Manage the situation or your out. Therefore when the British launched an offensive from Saricuse onto Catinia a stand was ordered. Offensive supplies were rushed to the men and the Defense of Catinia was a priority. More soldiers from Messina were rushed also when the British started to gain an edge. At the same time German Panzers came to protect Messina while another one helped defend the Italians. It was a bloodly battle with the British making several breakthroughs. However in August reinforcements arrived and helped repel the attack. Still the causalities were bad.
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More soldiers were still being rushed to the boot (some were strategically redeploy incase of a fall back but plans were also made to transport more men if the Sicily could hold.
Despite the victory it is a minor one. The British are still on the island, Germany war's with the Soviet Union is a question of how long until the front collapses. Not to mention rumors of a planned Allied invasion of France. The economy is still facing problems, especially with energy and oil being struggled to retain. Their's also the looming danger that the Soviets could reach the Romanian oil fields that Italy is increasingly relying upon.
The Allies say the tide has turned but despite these issue's Mussolini decides to break it down. First objective will be to route the British off Sicily while building a capable army. After that it is unclear what could be done next. An invasion of Africa to draw Allied forces? Support Germany in it's war with the Eastern Bear? Perhaps try to bring Spain into the conflict, it would greatly help. Whatever lie's ahead, Italy will not fall!
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This AAR will be dedicated to Noobs, Newbies, Beginners, Newcomers, Amateurs, and just people who want to like Hearts of Iron but are overwhelmed by what seems
Game: Darkest Hour
Scenario: 1943 - The Tide has Turned
Country: Italy
Turn the Tide Back
PROLOGUE
PROLOGUE
Italian Dictator Mussolini and his staff look over a map of Europe and they could only conclude one thing........this war sucked. Sure gains were made in France, Greece, and Yugoslavia. But with an outdated army, it's African colonies lost, and the people losing more and more faith as the war was slowly going sour, well the cons had outwieghed the pros now. Even there mighty ally Germany who was seemingly invincible was having it's own troubles. The Disaster at Stalingrad shook the core of the Eastern Front. Currently the German Army was engaging it's own offensive's and redirecting more and more soldiers to the Eastern Front. They did however sent a few Panzers to help the Italian Army. Still with the Allied invasion of Sicily, Mussolini realized one thing, either enact new radical policies or continue current one's that are failing. Realizing it's now or never, Italy completely change's it's economy and army production.
All the ships are cancelled and despite vocal criticism from Renato Sandalli, Chief of the Italian Navy, but it was clear the army was a priority. 1939 divisions were being built, and thanks to the cancelling of the ships it freed much IC of the country. The economy was reorganized, CG and production were kept positive to keep the population happy. However this in turn gave way to shortages in other areas. Supplies became harder to manage while reinforcements were slow to arrive. Not to mention the upgrades being handled. Meanwhile 1942 infantry is being researched. Perhaps the army could be quality instead of quanity?
Now came the fight. Mussolini was already struggling with the increasing doubt by his own peers. The landings on Sicily gave him a clear message. Manage the situation or your out. Therefore when the British launched an offensive from Saricuse onto Catinia a stand was ordered. Offensive supplies were rushed to the men and the Defense of Catinia was a priority. More soldiers from Messina were rushed also when the British started to gain an edge. At the same time German Panzers came to protect Messina while another one helped defend the Italians. It was a bloodly battle with the British making several breakthroughs. However in August reinforcements arrived and helped repel the attack. Still the causalities were bad.
More soldiers were still being rushed to the boot (some were strategically redeploy incase of a fall back but plans were also made to transport more men if the Sicily could hold.
Despite the victory it is a minor one. The British are still on the island, Germany war's with the Soviet Union is a question of how long until the front collapses. Not to mention rumors of a planned Allied invasion of France. The economy is still facing problems, especially with energy and oil being struggled to retain. Their's also the looming danger that the Soviets could reach the Romanian oil fields that Italy is increasingly relying upon.
The Allies say the tide has turned but despite these issue's Mussolini decides to break it down. First objective will be to route the British off Sicily while building a capable army. After that it is unclear what could be done next. An invasion of Africa to draw Allied forces? Support Germany in it's war with the Eastern Bear? Perhaps try to bring Spain into the conflict, it would greatly help. Whatever lie's ahead, Italy will not fall!
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This AAR will be dedicated to Noobs, Newbies, Beginners, Newcomers, Amateurs, and just people who want to like Hearts of Iron but are overwhelmed by what seems
Ill be keeping up with this AAR.
