An Interesting Turn

[unmerged(166917)]

Interesting setting.
I'll follow it.

 

[son of liberty]

Japanese infantry attack the island of Luzon again.

Halsey fights Yamamoto this time. His orders were to scout the Japanese mainland and locate the main body of the IJN. Partial success any way.

Ugh, Navs

Guess these carriers can handle 1 wing of navs.

Thar she blows!! This must be the IJN main fleet.

The Japs really want the Philippines. I have seven US divisions there. 6 cavalry/ac and 1 leg infantry division(I always disband the starting locked division since it never unlocks). The rest of the troops are Filipino.

Another naval skirmish

 

[son of liberty]

My fighters(I have 0 interceptors, I use only fighters as the USA) are finally reorged enough to get in the game.

Halsey was headed to Guam to repair the damage caused by those navs. Just a minor speed bump on the way.

Now they try for Manila

Saying hi to the wolfpacks.

The Iranians show up. The Philippine navy tries to chase them off.

Forestalling another invasion attempt

More punishment for the seawolves

Invasion forces ready to embark

The guardian angel for the transports.

The Filipino navy bites off more than they can chew

More transports are ordered to replace future losses.

I have tons of money to spend, so I have been trying smears, assassinations, and even coups. This one actually worked

So, should I or shouldn't I?

 

[yourworstnightm]

If they can defend themselves, yes. Britain is important as a stepping stone for an invasion of Europe. If they'd fall quickly, don't bother.

 

[son of liberty]

Interesting setting.
I'll follow it.

Welcome aboard. My troops get involved in the next updates. For now I have been trying to engage the enemy's main fleets. As usual, "Decisive Battle" doctrine is not working. It is time to switch to a "Base Control" mindset.

 

[son of liberty]

If they can defend themselves, yes. Britain is important as a stepping stone for an invasion of Europe. If they'd fall quickly, don't bother.

I have plenty of troops, I can defend them if needed. I can also invade fortress Europe from my Icelandic puppet. Liberia is still kicking also, from there I can reach Casablanca.

 

[unmerged(166917)]

So, should I or shouldn't I?

You should I think.

 

[FPChris]

Invite them, then set up a few units on the coast of the British Isles.

 

[son of liberty]

They have 2 units of infantry. I loaded up as them and took a look. I would have to be gamey about it and preposition ships full of troops just outside of their ports. I think I will give them more time to build back up. They were defeated by the Nazis after all. Australia and New Zealand are both in my alliance. Canada and the Dutch will not Join even though the Dutch are very close to being annexed by the Japs. Once the Dutch are annexed, I will try Canada again. Brazil has at most a 10% chance to join, I have not gotten them in yet.

 

[son of liberty]

Nimitz finally gets a piece

Major Fleet action now

Nimitz retreats after dealing and receiving heavy damage

Leahy back in action

Axis India is in Africa

One of my transport fleets makes contact with the enemy.

 

[son of liberty]

Another major contact with the IJN

My strats find the Regia Marina. Time to call in the heavies

Two SAG's are sent to intercept

Yamamoto runs into my wolfpacks

Leahy intercepts the RM

Do sharks like Italian?

Don't leave so soon, this party is just starting.

Iran, India and Sweden gang up on the Filipino navy

 

[son of liberty]

Negotiations continue with Brazil

Staging continues at Wake

The Indian AF actually lost a squadron in this attack

Operation Bushmaster has the objective of securing Monrovia from potential attacks. Bushmaster will be followed by Torch after Dakar is captured.

Bushmaster phases 1 and 2 are underway.

Stillwell faces fairly light opposition.

Rough terrain makes Patton's job harder. All Marines, as well as most Mountain and Cavalry have been assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations. 9 corps of Mobile Infantry(different from motorized infantry) will be sent to back up the mech and armor currently assigned to the African and European theaters.

 

[son of liberty]

4 squadrons of jet fighters were assigned to Bushmaster, 4 more have been requested due to an increase in Axis air activity

Not to be out done, the OSS is still hard at work

You get the idea. I do this when ever I think about it. I won't post any more of the spy stuff unless something really cool happens.

Back to the action. Under my "house rules" I cannot invade Japan until the IJN is tamed if not totally defeated. Basically my intel report must shower fewer than 5 BB/BC/CV total.

Halsey pulls into Guam for repairs

The battle continues though

and continues

Bushmaster phase 2 continues

Von Paulus is a PITA

The air war over the Philippines rages on

Knowing that losses are just a matter of time, replacement carriers and CVL's are placed under construction

 

[son of liberty]

The Italians just don't learn. The USN owns the Atlantic.

Brazil still resists my overtures

The Pacific is still being contested, but the waters around Wake are mine.

Stoopid Italians, you cannot challenge me in the Atlantic.

Apparently the Germans are worried that Brazil will join me eventually

Axis airpower is really making Africa a priority.

 

[son of liberty]

The Axis air assault heats up.

My wolfpacks intercept a lone tp.

Portugal decides to wade into my pond. Big mistake.

Bushmaster phase 3 commences

The Emperor decided my subs were a nuisance....

but Reeves decides to remain engaged...

Demonstrating courage and dedication above and beyond the call

After such an epic battle, I have decided to remove his old guard trait and make him a seawolf.

A new wolfpack is placed under construction. Reeves will be placed in command.

Bushmaster is almost complete, Torch will commence shortly.

 

[son of liberty]

Later today, I will perform operation Torch in Africa, and Operation Leap Frog in the Pacific. We all know what Torch is. Leap Frog is the Island Hopping campaign. As one of my house rules, I must seize all islands with air or naval bases and those with VP's(Yap for example) before I can initiate Downfall(Invasion of Japan).

 

[Ciryandor]

FIVE CARRIERS AND AN SHBB?

 

[SouthCarolinian]

good lord, the japanese have a ton of carriers! good luck with Torch and the fight in africa! kick those germans out of africa

 

[son of liberty]

FIVE CARRIERS AND AN SHBB?

Yeah, I think he earned the new Seawolf designation....Don't you? He now commands 30 lvl 5 subs.

 

[son of liberty]