Hello everyone, I never started this game with the intention of making an AAR, and I have never made one before, but since I am enjoying this game so much, I thought I would post it here for all to see. I have no Screenshots yet, but I will go back into save games and take them and Post them later. So, I am sorry this is not as exiting as other AARs here, but, got to start somewhere.
After starting 1936 DD game as UK for the first time, I did not know what to expecting 1936-37 I focused my production efforts onto factories. From late 1937 - to early 1939 I started large productions of light warships (Destroyers, Light Cruisers, etc).
I made a small army for the defence of the home islands, plus a expeditionary force to help defend France (About 8 divisions).
In September 1939 =>
The German army swallows Poland, sharing it with the Soviet Union.
October 1939 - March 1940 =>
Nothing happens but a light naval war against U-Boats. I managed to sink Germany's "big guns" when they were leaving port. My naval losses were high (Luftwaffe CAS), but to sink the Kriegsmarines surface fleet, it was worth it.
March - April 1940 =>
Germany invades Denmark and Norway, I send 6 Infantry 3 motorized Infantry to Narvik to attempt to defend Norway. After using my Long range fighters as reconnance, I noted some 40 German Divisions in Norway. It was impossible to hold. I quickly evacuated my troops to Scotland, and northern England. I used my submarines to blockade Norway, to trap the German troops there to take pressure off of future fronts.
May - June 1940 =>
BLITZKRIEG!! German panzer's invade the Low Countries, and within 3 weeks were in France. My Troops tried to defend the northern French borders, but I had to evacuate all my troops from France by the end of June. I managed to save large units of the French Navy, which would help in the grim years to follow. In Mid June 1940 Italy declares war on the Allies.
General Report. July 1940 =>
County's Defeated and Under Axis Control: Poland, Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France.
Total Size of the British Army (all 1939 level); July 1940 =>
Infantry: 40, Mot: 6, Armoured: 2, HQ: 2, Garrison: 30 (Home defence)
Total Size of the British Air Force; July 1940 =>
Fighters (1940) 8, Interceptor's (1940) 15, Tactical Bombers(1938) 7, Strategic Bombers(1936) 4.
Total Size of the British Navy; July 1940 =>
Carriers: 5, Battleships: 19, Heavy Cruisers: 30, Light Cruisers: 42, Destroyers: 40, Submarines, 20
My plan for July 1940 - January 1941 =>
My plain was simple, DEFENCE. Use the Navy and Air-force to hold the German Army in France, while transferring my own Army to North Africa to stop the Italian Armies, and counter attack and push them out of North Africa before the Germans can send Armoured Support.
Production and Intelligence July 1940
Production:
It was my highest pirotiy to mass produce a fighter force to engage and defeat the Luftwaffe. But, I had the problem of lack of naval transports to support any invasions or troop movements to North Africa.
Intelligence:
My intelligence in Germany was strong (7 Spy's)
I am going to rate the "Reliability of Reports" on what I have generally seen and engaged to what I just have no idea. My own grades will be "High" "Average" "Low" "None"
Intelligence of the German Army(Average); July 1940 =>
100 Infantry divisions, 20 Panzer, 30 Mot.
Intelligence of the German Air-force (Low); July 1940 =>
Fighters 1, Interceptor's: 20, Tactical Bombers: 10, Close Air Support: 15
Intelligence of the German Navy (None) ; July 1940 =>
There were no real numbers to work with, only a few u-boats.
Intelligence of Germany's production (Low); July 1940 =>
I had reports that Germany was focusing on building a navy, to control the seas.
Back to the war...
July 1940 =>
German Luftwaffe begins the "Battle of Britain" and pounds my airfields and factories by day and night. My Air-force manages to gain Air Supremacy over the Luftwaffe during the night. 2 Weeks later During the day too. After a long and very tough air battle lasting the best part of July, the German Luftwaffe is defeated over the skies over Britain.
Italian Army breaks my defence lines into Egypt, and are advancing towards "El Alamein". However, forces have been freed to fight in Egypt from victory over the Italian Army. In mid July I transferred large numbers of Australians & New Zealand divisions to North Africa.
August 1940 =>
Germany begins a renewed U-Boat offensive against my supplies convoys in North Africa. The Luftwaffe is launching attacks on channel ports. RAF stops the night attacks first, then the daylight attacks.
British Army in North Africa begin the counter offensives against the Italian army, After a few days of heavy combat, the Italian army is routed.
End of August; British troops supported by Australian divisions arrive in Benghazi.
6 New Fighters arrive from production.
Thanks for reading, thats all for tonight.
After starting 1936 DD game as UK for the first time, I did not know what to expecting 1936-37 I focused my production efforts onto factories. From late 1937 - to early 1939 I started large productions of light warships (Destroyers, Light Cruisers, etc).
I made a small army for the defence of the home islands, plus a expeditionary force to help defend France (About 8 divisions).
In September 1939 =>
The German army swallows Poland, sharing it with the Soviet Union.
October 1939 - March 1940 =>
Nothing happens but a light naval war against U-Boats. I managed to sink Germany's "big guns" when they were leaving port. My naval losses were high (Luftwaffe CAS), but to sink the Kriegsmarines surface fleet, it was worth it.
March - April 1940 =>
Germany invades Denmark and Norway, I send 6 Infantry 3 motorized Infantry to Narvik to attempt to defend Norway. After using my Long range fighters as reconnance, I noted some 40 German Divisions in Norway. It was impossible to hold. I quickly evacuated my troops to Scotland, and northern England. I used my submarines to blockade Norway, to trap the German troops there to take pressure off of future fronts.
May - June 1940 =>
BLITZKRIEG!! German panzer's invade the Low Countries, and within 3 weeks were in France. My Troops tried to defend the northern French borders, but I had to evacuate all my troops from France by the end of June. I managed to save large units of the French Navy, which would help in the grim years to follow. In Mid June 1940 Italy declares war on the Allies.
General Report. July 1940 =>
County's Defeated and Under Axis Control: Poland, Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France.
Total Size of the British Army (all 1939 level); July 1940 =>
Infantry: 40, Mot: 6, Armoured: 2, HQ: 2, Garrison: 30 (Home defence)
Total Size of the British Air Force; July 1940 =>
Fighters (1940) 8, Interceptor's (1940) 15, Tactical Bombers(1938) 7, Strategic Bombers(1936) 4.
Total Size of the British Navy; July 1940 =>
Carriers: 5, Battleships: 19, Heavy Cruisers: 30, Light Cruisers: 42, Destroyers: 40, Submarines, 20
My plan for July 1940 - January 1941 =>
My plain was simple, DEFENCE. Use the Navy and Air-force to hold the German Army in France, while transferring my own Army to North Africa to stop the Italian Armies, and counter attack and push them out of North Africa before the Germans can send Armoured Support.
Production and Intelligence July 1940
Production:
It was my highest pirotiy to mass produce a fighter force to engage and defeat the Luftwaffe. But, I had the problem of lack of naval transports to support any invasions or troop movements to North Africa.
Intelligence:
My intelligence in Germany was strong (7 Spy's)
I am going to rate the "Reliability of Reports" on what I have generally seen and engaged to what I just have no idea. My own grades will be "High" "Average" "Low" "None"
Intelligence of the German Army(Average); July 1940 =>
100 Infantry divisions, 20 Panzer, 30 Mot.
Intelligence of the German Air-force (Low); July 1940 =>
Fighters 1, Interceptor's: 20, Tactical Bombers: 10, Close Air Support: 15
Intelligence of the German Navy (None) ; July 1940 =>
There were no real numbers to work with, only a few u-boats.
Intelligence of Germany's production (Low); July 1940 =>
I had reports that Germany was focusing on building a navy, to control the seas.
Back to the war...
July 1940 =>
German Luftwaffe begins the "Battle of Britain" and pounds my airfields and factories by day and night. My Air-force manages to gain Air Supremacy over the Luftwaffe during the night. 2 Weeks later During the day too. After a long and very tough air battle lasting the best part of July, the German Luftwaffe is defeated over the skies over Britain.
Italian Army breaks my defence lines into Egypt, and are advancing towards "El Alamein". However, forces have been freed to fight in Egypt from victory over the Italian Army. In mid July I transferred large numbers of Australians & New Zealand divisions to North Africa.
August 1940 =>
Germany begins a renewed U-Boat offensive against my supplies convoys in North Africa. The Luftwaffe is launching attacks on channel ports. RAF stops the night attacks first, then the daylight attacks.
British Army in North Africa begin the counter offensives against the Italian army, After a few days of heavy combat, the Italian army is routed.
End of August; British troops supported by Australian divisions arrive in Benghazi.
6 New Fighters arrive from production.
Thanks for reading, thats all for tonight.
