Just place Mc Arthur on the Philippines. He will never let go of those islands again
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Just place Mc Arthur on the Philippines. He will never let go of those islands again
Send Mac Arthur with a small core of elite division (maybe a corps or 2) would be an awesome sidestory to the campaign!
Or adding free manpower and industry to a nation which would sux otherwise :rofl::rofl::rofl:?
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AI Stupidity... IN THIS GAME?!
And that strategy won't work with current army sizes, aerial attrition and lack of superiority, and enough other factors to make someone wince.
Just place Mc Arthur on the Philippines. He will never let go of those islands again
MacArthur has not served in war since the Spanish theater. He has to be old now, eh? I think I should send him there, assuming he is still alive.
Have you offended God in some way, because only repeated divine intervention can be responsible for all of your bad luck.
To be fair, at his point in the game in our world, NAV deathstacks and Cruizerg fleets are quite realistic. Someone mentioned this before, but the Backfire ASM strike in Red Storm Rising is a great example of what we in HoI would call a NAV deathstack.
As for Cruizergs, well...IIRC the Red Navy was based around missile cruisers and submarines in our world, while the USN was based around carriers. With this Red Navy using carriers...why not go for missile cruisers?
As for Cruizergs, well...IIRC the Red Navy was based around missile cruisers and submarines in our world, while the USN was based around carriers. With this Red Navy using carriers...why not go for missile cruisers?
Not that I know of...I tend to think of myself as a good Christian!
Alright guys, I need some help from the community here. Basically, I want to start working on tidying up the front page. I am considering moving the timeline to the 2nd post, for better organization of my first post. You guy's have no idea how long it can take to 'complete and edit' on that first post, with how much is on it now. Or, I might save that 2nd post for Part II (if I decide to keep it in this AAR)
Aside from that, I am attempting to start some graphical front-page artwork for Part II, which will cover the time period of 1964 and onwards. This is part of a larger project, where I will be actively looking for new tech models, which years they should be available, ect.
First on my list, is to come up with a title for Democracy's Last Legs: Part II
So, fire away! When picking a title, assume where this AAR will be in 1964, where the US will be, and go from there. I look forward to any responses, if you guys choose to.
Also, because of the wide timeframe, I may seek to split 1964 - onwards into multiple chapters, unlike Part 1 here, which is all one big wall of text. (any solutions?)
Alternatively, I may split this AAR up into chapters, for easier organization to find key points in the war (I would still keep the timeline, just move it to the 2nd post). If I were to do that, what years should I use as chapters, and what should I title them. Or is this a stupid idea? (don't be afraid to tell me if it is!)
Alright guys, I need some help from the community here. Basically, I want to start working on tidying up the front page. I am considering moving the timeline to the 2nd post, for better organization of my first post. You guy's have no idea how long it can take to 'complete and edit' on that first post, with how much is on it now. Or, I might save that 2nd post for Part II (if I decide to keep it in this AAR)
Aside from that, I am attempting to start some graphical front-page artwork for Part II, which will cover the time period of 1964 and onwards. This is part of a larger project, where I will be actively looking for new tech models, which years they should be available, ect.
First on my list, is to come up with a title for Democracy's Last Legs: Part II
So, fire away! When picking a title, assume where this AAR will be in 1964, where the US will be, and go from there. I look forward to any responses, if you guys choose to.
Also, because of the wide timeframe, I may seek to split 1964 - onwards into multiple chapters, unlike Part 1 here, which is all one big wall of text. (any solutions?)
Alternatively, I may split this AAR up into chapters, for easier organization to find key points in the war (I would still keep the timeline, just move it to the 2nd post). If I were to do that, what years should I use as chapters, and what should I title them. Or is this a stupid idea? (don't be afraid to tell me if it is!)
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Come up with a subtitle for Democracy's Last Legs: Part II ?
Ill come up with a few.
- Abyssus abyssum invocat - Hell invokes Hell
- Facilis descensus Averno - The decent to Hell is easy
- Hodie mihi, cras tibi - Whats to me today, tomorrow to you
- Homo homini lupus est - Man is a Wolf to Man
- Luctor et emergo - I struggle, and arise
- Quod nocet, saepe docet - That which harms, often teaches
The Eternal Struggle
Also, if you need help researching tech and stuff, I believe that is the area I have the most expertise in (despite my enthusasim for graphic design, I'm not very good at it)
Also, if you need help researching tech and stuff, I believe that is the area I have the most expertise in (despite my enthusasim for graphic design, I'm not very good at it)
Title Suggestions: "City on a Hill"
I know the US isn't quite as free as it would be in our OTL but it would be appropriate to the whole island of democracy thing that you have going here. It would be a juxtaposition of the freedom's that the US is supposed to represent and the reality on the ground, as well as hinting at the domestic struggles its sure to be having. Plus, it would be a nice reconstruction motiff.
my 2 cents
I know the US isn't quite as free as it would be in our OTL but it would be appropriate to the whole island of democracy thing that you have going here. It would be a juxtaposition of the freedom's that the US is supposed to represent and the reality on the ground, as well as hinting at the domestic struggles its sure to be having. Plus, it would be a nice reconstruction motiff.
my 2 cents
Nice suggestions so far. I will keep my personal reservations until I have seen other entries
I am working on an update right now, and should have it up within the hour.
I am working on an update right now, and should have it up within the hour.
CBC World News – January 12th, 1960
January 12th, 1960
CBC World News
"The world today. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation now presents a summary of the all the important world news today. Reports from CBC correspondents by trans-America short wave radio, and the latest developments as received by the Canada's news room here in Ottawa. Tonight, we report on the latest news from Asia and around the world."
"Our Canadian forces, in conjunction with the Australian armed forces, have been struggling to retain the Soviet advances in western Australia. Despite recent American reinforcements in eastern Australia, US forces in that region have also been unable to contain the Soviet attacks in the region. So far, the battles have been limited to the coastal regions of the continent, as the central regions are harsh and ill-suited for combat operations. US reinforcements are expected to arrive within the next few months, and contain heavier combat vehicles and several squadrons of aircraft."
"On the island of Taiwan, off of China's coast, reports have been received that 180,000 Red Army soldiers have landed and attacked the port of Kaohsiung. American forces stationed there were unable to stop the landings, and were forced to regroup with American reserves north of the city. A reported counter-attack by forces on the island has failed, and the city remains in Soviet hands."
"Deep in the Soviet Union, reports have been leaked that a Soviet nuclear ICBM was destroyed in a failed launch, apparently having destroyed the silo in which it was contained. The silos, scattered across much of the vast Siberian landscape, are hard to detect or see from the sky, so such reports remain unconfirmed. Aeriel recon by US aircraft is scarce in this region, as Soviet aircraft continue to contest the skies over Korea and Japan."
**Screenshot-heavy update, I appologize. I did get lazy with the text writing. Finals are coming up in two weeks, so updates may or may not see a reduction during that time frame. Alot of final projects are coming up these next two weeks as well. I failed to meet the 'End of November' timeline I wanted, but I guess I got close. 1960 counts In the save, I just passed the 1961 mark. What day does the game actually end on, by the way?**
January 12th, 1960
CBC World News
"The world today. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation now presents a summary of the all the important world news today. Reports from CBC correspondents by trans-America short wave radio, and the latest developments as received by the Canada's news room here in Ottawa. Tonight, we report on the latest news from Asia and around the world."
"Our Canadian forces, in conjunction with the Australian armed forces, have been struggling to retain the Soviet advances in western Australia. Despite recent American reinforcements in eastern Australia, US forces in that region have also been unable to contain the Soviet attacks in the region. So far, the battles have been limited to the coastal regions of the continent, as the central regions are harsh and ill-suited for combat operations. US reinforcements are expected to arrive within the next few months, and contain heavier combat vehicles and several squadrons of aircraft."
"On the island of Taiwan, off of China's coast, reports have been received that 180,000 Red Army soldiers have landed and attacked the port of Kaohsiung. American forces stationed there were unable to stop the landings, and were forced to regroup with American reserves north of the city. A reported counter-attack by forces on the island has failed, and the city remains in Soviet hands."
"Deep in the Soviet Union, reports have been leaked that a Soviet nuclear ICBM was destroyed in a failed launch, apparently having destroyed the silo in which it was contained. The silos, scattered across much of the vast Siberian landscape, are hard to detect or see from the sky, so such reports remain unconfirmed. Aeriel recon by US aircraft is scarce in this region, as Soviet aircraft continue to contest the skies over Korea and Japan."
**Screenshot-heavy update, I appologize. I did get lazy with the text writing. Finals are coming up in two weeks, so updates may or may not see a reduction during that time frame. Alot of final projects are coming up these next two weeks as well. I failed to meet the 'End of November' timeline I wanted, but I guess I got close. 1960 counts
In the save, I just passed the 1961 mark. What day does the game actually end on, by the way?**
So Democracy may fade into the wind as Fascism did in our time line... Thomas Jefferson will be remembered as Mussolini is, and 1984 will be written about an Anarchist, rather than Totalitarian, society. Winston Churchill will be as villainized as Hitler, George Patton as much as Goering. Will the Stars and Stripes be as stigmatized as the Swastika? Will Lady Liberty be comparable to the Brandenburg Gate; The last remnant of a once great society?
Tell us, Firestorm. How strong are the legs of Democracy? Can they support her under the weight of Fascism? Can they keep her standing in the torrent of Communism? Or will she fall, into the abyss of history to join the likes of the Monarchy and the Oligarchy?
Tell us, Firestorm. Tell us: How strong are Democracy's Last Legs?
Tell us, Firestorm. How strong are the legs of Democracy? Can they support her under the weight of Fascism? Can they keep her standing in the torrent of Communism? Or will she fall, into the abyss of history to join the likes of the Monarchy and the Oligarchy?
Tell us, Firestorm. Tell us: How strong are Democracy's Last Legs?
Emu'd.
I suggest doing one of two things:
Compiling the first part (pre-AoD) into the first post, and the rest into the second post
OR
Starting a completely new thread, with this AAR thread featuring the Part 1 as the one with Cool, and post-Cool as Part 2 on the second post. The other AAR thread being the one on AoD.
In any case, I would suggest either
To Die on One's Feet
Rising Unbowed
or
Watered by Blood
A government does not represent the people. The people represent a government. As long as the people are free democracy will stand.
Freedom above all.
WAR IS A CHOICE TO FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM OF MAN.
FREEDOM IS OUR NATURAL STATE AND IT MUST BE DEFENDED.
IGNORANCE WILL SIGN THE END OF OUR WORLD THROUGH NUCLEAR ANNIHILATION.