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I wonder where are we going to use those Mountain Divisions...
In the Caucausus Mountains, perhaps?
In the Caucausus Mountains, perhaps?
Your AAR literally has me checking the calendar and is the only reason why I'm remotely exited the weekend is over!
AAR related comment:
It seems the Soviets (just like the Allies were before the armistice) are seeing North Scandinavia as a 'second-tier' front.
Perhaps an investment in infrastructure, well-placed forts and airbases could lead to a significant advantage once the Reds do decide to come into direct sight!
AAR related comment:
It seems the Soviets (just like the Allies were before the armistice) are seeing North Scandinavia as a 'second-tier' front.
Perhaps an investment in infrastructure, well-placed forts and airbases could lead to a significant advantage once the Reds do decide to come into direct sight!
For new readers:
- Japan never joined the Axis
- France invaded and captured Italy
- Hitler and Mussolini are dead
- Sweden joined the Allies
- The remaining Axis nations have signed a temporary armistice with the Allies
- Soviet union is at war with the Axis, as well as the Allies
- Japan never joined the Axis
- France invaded and captured Italy
- Hitler and Mussolini are dead
- Sweden joined the Allies
- The remaining Axis nations have signed a temporary armistice with the Allies
- Soviet union is at war with the Axis, as well as the Allies
12 - 19 February '41 - Soviet Union invades Norway
"Alta has been breached."
- General Auchinleck, February. 1941 -
(London)
THE SECOND BATTLE OF ALTA:
RETREAT:
RCAF REINFORCED:
THE AERIAL BATTLE OF AALAND:
Speaking of which. For 2 weeks we have bombed the living daylight out of the Soviet occupied Finnish island group of Aaland. A few days ago the Soviets got well tired of it and ambushed Coningham's bomber wing with a large force of 800 fighter planes. What they did not know was that Portal and Dowding had moved RAF 1st fighter command to Stockholm and were ready to respond within minutes. 142 Soviet planes were shot down that day. We lost 42 fighter planes and 54 bombers, but the Russians now know we have not come to play ball.
STOCKHOLM REINFORCED BY FRANCE:
3 MOUNTAINEER DIVISIONS FOR NORWAY:
ROMANIA CRUMBLING:
The Eastern front has been bloody for both sides. On one hand the Soviets have been able to plan this attack for over 6 months on the much weaker Germany. On the other hand, with the armistice and the political restructuring, Germany has been able to put vast amounts of soldiers to the Eastfront. Romania however has not been that lucky. The Soviets are chewing her up, and soon will reach the Bulgarian border. Then it's a question of will they stop there? Or press towards Turkey, where the situation is turning ever dire.
Russia is running mad. It has become what we feared Germany would. A wild dog on no leash, turning this widening gyre. Next week our new Aircraft carrier HMS Formidable will be launched, and we are faced with a few questions. Can Scandinavia be saved? What do we build? Where can we hit the Soviets where it hurts the most?
England Expects
Russia is running mad. It has become what we feared Germany would. A wild dog on no leash, turning this widening gyre. Next week our new Aircraft carrier HMS Formidable will be launched, and we are faced with a few questions. Can Scandinavia be saved? What do we build? Where can we hit the Soviets where it hurts the most?
England Expects
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The situations seems to be getting sticky, old boy. If we can hold the north, and force the soviets to hold divisions against us, that means it's campaign against Germany will be weaker, ensuring that they are slower and take even more losses. Plus, saving our noble allies will show the powers of the Entente to the world!
And, as they say, it's always darkest before the dawn.
And, as they say, it's always darkest before the dawn.
Can't those mountaineers be shipped to Narvik directly? It will defenitely help plugging the holes in the north.
Maybe leaving Germany to their fate was a bad idea... I'm starting to think that if the Soviets keep on rolling, they won't even bleed much before they get to France.
Those mountain divisions should have been in Norway long time ago, sigh... well, never mind.
I always thought that scandinavia woud have been tough to defend.
How are we going in the Pacific? It's 1941, we must be ready for Japan's attack
How are we going in the Pacific? It's 1941, we must be ready for Japan's attack
Dammit we failed to hold the line! Hopefully everything else goes better for us in Scandinavia.
I can't wait to see what Stalin is getting up to in the Allied Powers' colonies. Hopefully they can use this war to gain their freedom.
Believe it or not, this war is "only" 18 months old... I'm pretty sure Hitler and friends were not expecting it to go this way. Neither the Brits.
Wow. Crazy how much things have changed - and most of the big shifts have been recent too. This war is only speeding up from here - I really expect things to get crazy come Spring when the big offensives can start back up.
MID WEEK Q&A
Thank you, sir! Glad to hear you like it.
I remember this AAR was slow during the phoney war era. But I tried to add interesting political things too. To be honest lately it's felt a bit too much on the military side, but with so much happening every week I can barely keep up with just the battles. I would love to read a weekly AAR on ww1, with an in depth behind the scenes look at the political world.
Oh, thank you!
I'm glad I'm still attracting new readers, even though this AAWWII world can seem a little heavy and complex at first. I do my best to make it as easy as possible for new readers to jump in. Thank you.
Sometimes these AAR's can get so long and conplicated that it can be a bit daunting to start as a new reader. Working on the quick timeline for 1940, and people of interest too, but things take time.Britannia rules the North sea, and we have the Swedish Costal fleet patrolling the baltic seas making sure we've covered that side of the store belt too.
For historical flavour. Most of our fleets are historically accurate fleets with a few add ons. Some are merged fleets. But I try to keep it as realistic as possible.
I'm glad for the few weeks we've had of not seeing 30 000, 50 000 Allied casualties on my desk every week.
Denmark is now an Allied friendly nation, free from British tampering. We even gave them Iceland and Greenland back. It's a good question
The Russians would have to get past the Royal and Allied navy. And we have almost full naval supremacy of the world. Only Japan and America could threaten it. But if the Soviets invaded Denmark it would be a rather awkward political problem. My guess is Germany would be fine as long as we got rid of their enemy fast as hell. But it does bring us to another problem. We can't be seen fighting a common enemy. Allied soldiers cannot aid the Nazi German soldier in any way, shape, or form. The backlash from the public would topple us. The British soldiers who have lost so many brothers would spit at our shoes.
Yes. We have freed up a fair amount of IC now and we should find a way to use it before the Reds breaks Germany. Also, yes, we've sent a few Commonwealth divisions to Burma.
Empires will crumble, millions will die, and the world will be on fire before this war is over. I have no plans of mapping out territorial conquest until my generals have themselves crossed that river and pierced the Union Jack through the heart of the enemy.
Turkey is a pressure cooker. I believe Russia has to take Scandinavia before She can open up another front. But Britain's eyes are on Turkey and Iran.
Hahahaha!!
I fear the Allies do not have any offensive to launch. But I agree. The hammer is about to fall.
Thank you, good sir!
Damn French, damn Finnish. Don't put your Air force so close to the front!
Bulgaria is an interesting one. Wonder what she will do now that an alliance with the Axis seems a bit silly. Romania is about to be crumbled, and I don't think the Russians will stop there.
Haha!! Thanks!
I'm glad you enjoy it. It's always nice to sit down on Sunday and fill everything out.Actually this isn't a bad idea for the British sector in Germany. Land fortification would make it problematic for the Russians. How fast can we build a new Maginot line? 2 years? 5?
I'm a bit worried. The time for trench war is over. French forces (and British) are not going to hold a province if it costs them 50 000 men to do so. We need to figure out something smart.
We are shipping them as fast as we can.
You might be right...
Especially in February. There's a lot of bad terrain in Norway that the Soviet union has to cover, but Sweden will be their way in.
We should be looking at forming a new Pacific fleet from the Mediterranean fleet, or from parts of the Fleets in the North. (Or both).
Canada has been sublime until now. My hats off.
Spring this year will be an interesting one. I wonder how far Russian can reach before we can strike back. My biggest fear is that by 1942, Scandinavia has fallen, France has fallen, Italy has fallen, and we are fighting a Red war in Africa.
The Soviets don't really have that level of power projection. This is still "human wave tactic" Soviets, not "send people into space" Soviets.
I'll see whatever tank the Allies have up against the T-34, and wonder how Tommy will enjoy Katyushas.
Also, you don't need that much power projection. Some pro-Russian puppet states in Northern Iran, to influence the Shah? What's Gandhi think of this war, for instance? Is Stalin urging a Quit India movement?
Bulgaria tended to be pretty pro-Russian. If they think it could help them out they could easily be switching sides.
Ah, the old "T34 is god" statement
To quote engineers at the Aberdeen proving grounds: "Judging by samples, Russians when producing tanks pay little attention to careful machining or the finishing and technology of small parts and components, which leads to the loss of the advantage what would otherwise accrue from what on the whole are well designed tanks. Despite the advantages of the use of diesel, the good contours of the tanks, thick armor, good and reliable armaments, the successful design of the tracks etc., Russian tanks are significantly inferior to American tanks in their simplicity of driving, manoeuvrability, the strength of firing (reference to muzzle velocity), speed, the reliability of mechanical construction and the ease of keeping them running."