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Chapter VI: The breakthrough
On the 13th of September (note the awfully slow progress compared to RL), the German forces crush through the Belgian lines and reach all the way to Brussels. The German flag was raised to the place of the old flag, as the capital of Belgium switched hands.
The first changes to the original plan were simple: the continental possessions of Belgium should be wiped out before turning to the French. This way, we can spare more troops against France and only small coastal garrisons are required (to prevent any UK landing attempts).
Similar progress was made in the east; we were constantly nearing the borders defined by the military command, and some of the Russian divisions have arrived at the front too. Some extra divisions were sent to the northern parts, as it was the weakest part of our otherwise solid front.
Still, Germany would need allies to win this war. A valid candidate was the Ottoman Empire, who had their grudges against the Balkan states and who would never refuse extended control over Africa. Thus two German battleships, HMS Goeben and Breslau, were given as a gift to the Ottomans for their participation. The negotiations for a secret Ottoman entry to the war started, and hopefully would be concluded soon.
On the 13th of September (note the awfully slow progress compared to RL), the German forces crush through the Belgian lines and reach all the way to Brussels. The German flag was raised to the place of the old flag, as the capital of Belgium switched hands.
The first changes to the original plan were simple: the continental possessions of Belgium should be wiped out before turning to the French. This way, we can spare more troops against France and only small coastal garrisons are required (to prevent any UK landing attempts).
Similar progress was made in the east; we were constantly nearing the borders defined by the military command, and some of the Russian divisions have arrived at the front too. Some extra divisions were sent to the northern parts, as it was the weakest part of our otherwise solid front.
Still, Germany would need allies to win this war. A valid candidate was the Ottoman Empire, who had their grudges against the Balkan states and who would never refuse extended control over Africa. Thus two German battleships, HMS Goeben and Breslau, were given as a gift to the Ottomans for their participation. The negotiations for a secret Ottoman entry to the war started, and hopefully would be concluded soon.
Good job in Belgium - it will be easier now. Every lost division is a serious blow in case of even fights. Still, I think that you will have to transfer some troops from one Theatre to the other one very soon. Otherwise, it will quickly become a stalemate. In fact, it already looks like you won't be able to exploit the Russian weakness in the north because of lack of troops, while with more forces you could trap several enemy divisions near the GER-AH border.
Careful. Western front might turn into stalemale, since you have too many divisions on the eastern front ( in comparison to reality ). Remember - France is priority - against Russia just holding line and waiting for the victory in the west.....
Every day this game looks better and better, you guys are doing a fabulous job. I can't wait to stomp the Entente as Germany on March 29th.
Subscribing. I love this game already. I think I would probably do the expanded Schlieffen Plan and take out the Netherlands since there really is no point to otherwise. I would expect British intervention because of Belgium either way, and at least with destroying the Netherlands, you can open a wider front than one province to attack Belgium through.
That gives the French time to move in to assist Belgium and Netherlands, though. Speed is the key element of the Schlieffen Plan.
Out of curiosity, is staying put on the Alsace Lorraine border practical? I would assume that with trench warfare your troops would get some massive bonuses and you might get away with using very few division on that front, which would allow you to beat up on the Russians first.
I would like to ask a few questions...
Is there a scripted end to the war on the eastern front? If so, is it dependent on anything that happens in the west (in particular whether USA or UK is involved in the war)
Is there a scripted end to the war in the western front? If so, is it independent of what happens on the eastern front? How does it work if the Uk/USA are involved as opposed to when they are not?
Just wondering! I am eagerly anticipating this release!
I would like to ask a few questions...
Is there a scripted end to the war on the eastern front? If so, is it dependent on anything that happens in the west (in particular whether USA or UK is involved in the war)
Is there a scripted end to the war in the western front? If so, is it independent of what happens on the eastern front? How does it work if the Uk/USA are involved as opposed to when they are not?
Just wondering! I am eagerly anticipating this release!
I don't know the exact answers, but I know that beating the Russians badly enough eventually triggers the revolution, after which the Brest-Litovsk treaty is triggered. You can then choose (I think all major peaces have multiple choices) soft or harsh conditions and gain stuff according to the option you chose.
The western front has a similar event, which allows you to claim the African colonies, French territory, Belgian territory etc. I don't know how US involvement affects it.
To trigger the western front peace, I either need to take Paris before 1915, or Paris and 50% of VP after 1915.
The prerequesites to force your opponent to surrender gets bigger with time.
If you can't achieve decisive breakthrough by Christmas, expect many years of long struggle!
If you can't achieve decisive breakthrough by Christmas, expect many years of long struggle!
Are those 50% of VP located in the france mainland or do we have to fight a war in the colonies?
Do you have sth similar in WWII scenario? For example, if as GER I beat both POL and FRA in 1939, will I have a chance of negotiating the peace terms with the UK?
It's probably generic, so if you conquer all VPs in the colonies, then you will need to take fewer VPs in Europe.
Feck! I've reached the end of the replies, and no sign of another installment... hopefully soon?
Waiting for this game is starting to make me itch...
Waiting for this game is starting to make me itch...
Hopefully soon. I noticed yesterday that wired internet connection doesn't work. Wireless did, so I am writing from my iphone. I'm not sure if it's been fixed yet, I'll check that soon. If I can access the internet on my desktop computer, I'll definitely update ASAP.