Bravo. Long time lurker, first time poster. As obviously the Allies and Soviets are doomed, might I suggest for your next game a '36 WC with Canada, Spain or a lesser power?
trekaddict said:Wasn't that second picture taken during the Potsdam Conference after s informed about Trinity?
Sokraates said:No. It was taken in 1948, after he won the elections against all predictions. In the full photo you see him holding up a newspaper, incorrectly stating, he had lost the election. Details and the photo can be found on Wikipedia.
Who knows whether Harry will be able to gloat in 1948 in this timeline.
It would have forced the naval units stationed there out in the open, not to mention denied the russians the use of the airfield, along with any planes that might have been present, if the attack hadn't been repelled.robou said:The Red Army seem to be shoring up their defences somewhat more than before. Let us hope that you can still hold them at bay for some time. May I ask, I am not sure if it has already been metioned, but why is Vladivostok of such importance to capture? Is it simply to draw Red Army forces away from Korea?
Sokraates said:No. It was taken in 1948, after he won the elections against all predictions. In the full photo you see him holding up a newspaper, incorrectly stating, he had lost the election. Details and the photo can be found on Wikipedia.
Who knows whether Harry will be able to gloat in 1948 in this timeline.
Remble said:Japanese Industry was also awaiting this project before it began to double the size of Japan's Tactical bomber forces.
Nathan Madien said:President Truman: Remember, folks! This newspaper said that do-nothing Dewey would win! Alas, I actually won! So when this newspaper is saying that we are losing the war in the Pacific, just remember this "Dewey Defeats Truman" nonsensical headline!
*cues insane laughter*