That is an awesome little propaganda poster you have there. Though I wonder how effective the Revenge of the Scharnhorst will be. 
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Traps are an important factor when fighting soviets...
I'd say that you should write Strandnehmer anstatt von Strand Nehmer.
Why not Landnehmer?
And shall we get 'Scharnhorst IV - Salvation'?
I'd say that you should write Strandnehmer anstatt von Strand Nehmer.
Why not Landnehmer?
And shall we get 'Scharnhorst IV - Salvation'?
FEAR THE REVENGE OF THE SCHARNHOST! Coming up soon, SCHARNOHORST III - When ships go bad.
Also, well the cookie satnds for this AAR being so good its as if it was British. It merely shows how wonderful this AAR is.
Also, well the cookie satnds for this AAR being so good its as if it was British
. It merely shows how wonderful this AAR is.
Woo 6th Strosstruppen Marinen Division "Strand Nehmer" My name!
Also, I love the propaganda picture :rofl:
My name!Also, I love the propaganda picture :rofl:
That went a lot smoother than I thought. You are pushing that line right at them. And that was over 100 convoys sunk a month! Wow! The Royal Navy is hurting right now. You actually have to hand it to Whisky Churchill for being as bold as he's been.
I love the propoganda pieces! Fantastic, PT.
I love the propoganda pieces! Fantastic, PT.
You should get Finland into your alliance (they occupy a huge portion of the Red Army). I usually almost totally halt for Winter unless I'm pushing on Sverdolovsk (sp?) because casualties get really high and your troops get tired.
Hopefully the USN can reignite the battle for the Atlantic which seems to be reaching an early conclusion in your favor.
Hopefully the USN can reignite the battle for the Atlantic which seems to be reaching an early conclusion in your favor.
Hmmm, yes Finalnd would be useful. Hae you had any fights against the Red Navy yet?
Just wanted to drop in and say "well done".
I'm a big fan of naval AARs and this is looking great so far.
I'm a big fan of naval AARs and this is looking great so far.
10 more meters...Ortleib's breath escaped in burning smokey gasps as he sprinted toward the door of a badly damaged building. A scream of pain reached his ears as the sniper above claimed another victim. With a last explosion of energy he reached the safety of the stone overhang. A quick glance back confirmed that none of the three Marines with him had made it.
"This guy's good," he muttered as his breath slowly returned. None of his comrades were moving or even crying in pain. One hit kills, performed with surgical skill.
He made his way down a hallway toward the stairs that would hopefully lead to the roof. What remained of the carpeting was burnt and badly torn. The walls were badly scared, in some places no dry wall remained at all. Keeping his MP-40 at the ready, the German Marine began to climb the rusted metal stairs at the end of the hall, his footfalls echoing loudly despite every effort at stealth.
His "Theodoric" division was fighting house-to-house in Leningrad. It was difficult, bloody work. A Soviet seemed to be hiding behind every window ready to take cheap shots. Even a week of Naval bombardment had left plenty of excellent cover deep within Tsar Peter's eastern Venice.
"Tod aus dem Meer" and "Sea Lion" had been assigned to capture a critical rail yard, while "Vitalienbrüder," "Blanker Hans" and "Strand Nehmer" had linked up with the main attack of Army Group North. That left his division alone and surrounded by lurking danger.
Two more flights of stairs to the roof. He glanced down the second story hallway, saw nothing and prepared to continue up. A sort of finger sense compelled him to glance back one more time...
The burly Soviet was rushing at him, armed with a butcher knife and screaming something in Russian. Ortleib fired a burst that did little to slow the hulking attacker. In a second he was on his back, trying to control the knife hand with one arm while frantically gouging at his attacker's face with the other.
The struggle slowed as the German realized his enemy had died from the burst of bullets he had taken. Cursing silently he dragged himself out from under the dead man.
Saved again by dumb luck. No time to be grateful, there was a job to do.
The sniper's back was turned and it looked like he was searching for a target on the street below. Ortleib felt the chill of the wind biting into his ears with numbing fangs as he squeezed a controlled burst into the man's back.
Without a sound the sniper fell face first.
Approaching with caution the Marine Storm Soldier prepared to shoot again at any movement. Nothing. Keeping the MP-40 trained on target he turned over the corpse with the toe of his boot.
Expecting another heavily bearded, broad-faced, ugly Slavic man he recoiled with shocked surprise at the soft features of a beautiful woman of perhaps 20. She looked like she was sleeping peacefully, only the red snow beneath her betrayed her fate.
Sickened, the German turned away. His mind reeled with images of the last week: a wounded Russian calmly putting his intestines back into a split stomach, Soviet cavalry men making a meal of their horse, unarmed factory workers charging their positions...now this.
In that moment he grasped the madness of the Red Front. In the next moment he was again running for cover as shots were fired from a window across the street.
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"I thought it was appropriate that I make your acquaintance now, before you become Grand Admiral." Goering extended a meaty paw toward Admiral Doenitz, his voice dripping with false sincerity.
"That was only a rumor, Air Marshal. I'm perfectly content here, leading the U-Boat arm." The submariner didn't know what to make of this strange visit. It was the first time he had ever met the Luftwaffe commander and he was not comfortable with the conversation they were having.
"Raeder will be gone by this time next year. You must know he's been feeling the effects of age lately." Doenitz frowned and said nothing.
"Everyone knows you're next in line. It's time you start acting the part." Now the heavy hand was on his shoulder. Goering's smile was reptilian, never reaching his glassy eyes.
"I will do my duty when the time comes, if it does come. I have nothing more to discuss with you." The smile vanished and the hand retreated.
"I hope you are a sensible man. For your sake."
With that, the corpulent air force commander turned and waddled away.
"They're trying to make me into a politician," Doenitz thought bitterly.
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Combined Assault
The coming of General Winter has done little to save the Soviets as the steady advance of Army Group North reached Leningrad where the Marine Storm Soldiers were called into action. A combined Naval and Ground attack took the "window to the west." In spite of these successes Finland remains neutral and is so isolationist that they won't even listen to alliance proposals.
Red Navy
Operation Lightning Bolt is launched to destroy the Soviet fleet and aid in the attack on Leningrad. We finally engaged the Soviet navy as they fled the captured city. As expected, it was an ugly beating but no ships were sunk as they fled into Viipuri. The ships we did engage would have probably been considered obsolete in 1930, let alone now.
Gomel pocket
Overall progress in the East seems to be building momentum as the encirclements begin to add up and drain the vast Soviet numbers. Victory by the end of '42? It might be possible.
Nice plan, Guzzler
The British continue to annoy with more attempts at Operation Jupiter. The surface fleet, including Bismarck and Tirpitz has been dispatched off of Norway to prevent future landings. The sinkings of a few transports will probably help with that. I keep thinking "this is their last gasp" only to be unpleasantly surprised.
Meanwhile the U-Boat campaign claimed another 180 convoy ships in two months of activity. That number was even lowered slightly by the movement of Vorwärts and Gray Wolf Group to the eastern sea board of the USA in anticipation of Operation Drumbeat.
Then, no declaration of war. Has the Japanese success in China somehow prevented Pearl Harbor or is this just randomness that will sort itself out soon? I don't know.
In any case, the U-Boat campaign will continue. The resistance is almost non-existent and even Italian U-Boats are now freely prowling the Atlantic.
Eastern Front, January 1st, 1942
If the USA never gets involved, victory is all but assured. Which isn't to say I won't bring the fight to them. Meanwhile, long winter nights mean happy hunting!
Next: 1942!
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volksmarschall: The tiny mishap in the East seems to be sorting itself out, but I am troubled by no USA and the endless run of Operation Jupiters. I think the war aims you mentioned are obtainable, maybe even finally opening up a new North Africa front via Baku but that's a little ambitious at this point.
Any plan that has "the Italians will get the job done" as a lynch-pin is not a good one. Thanks for following!
ColossusCrusher: If we get to a Scharnhorst VII naming it will be the least of my issues as I'll be spending some time away in a very quiet place.
trekaddict: Here's the Lieutenant stripes! My alternate name was Scharnhorst III, The Legend of Curly's Gold.
son of liberty: You've made it to the heights of Commander rank! Mountain divisions are not my favorites. The Marines are for special operations, the Panzers for everything else.
TheLoneGunman: Yet another promotion, this time to Lieutenant-Commander! The British are going to be punished for all the annoyances in Norway! Here's hoping Scharnhorst III is made with steel this time instead of wet paper.
Stuyvesant: The terrible pun race continues, I've got a few really god-awful ones stored up. I just hope I never need to use them.
When it comes to slight distractions in the East it's basically a mop-up from day one. All gift exchanges and the occasional easily defeated division of an army we out-number.
Good job catching my lazy spelling. My professors were right: spell check is not a cure-all!
Nothing like old-fashioned drunken wit. "You'll ruin your life." "Yeah, ruin it...all the way to the bank!" etc.
As for early Sea Lion, it depends on how the mop-up operations go. With all the warm Russian hospitality it might take awhile to get back to the West.
Myth: My favorite part is the grave (?) of Whiskey Churchill. Well, and the face punching. Sequels do tend to disappointment, but who knows? Welcome to the Commander rank!
Enewald: That's a lot of Nehmers, maybe too many! I give the over/under on Scharnhorst III surviving at maybe 20 days, but again, law of averages is on their side!
Lord Strange: It makes me think of a show called "When Animals Attack." I remember some poor guy was getting punched by a deer over and over while the person filming did nothing to intervene. Good times.
I never turn down cookies, as a general rule.
No Finn alliance, but the Red Navy finally makes a pitiful appearance in the current post!
PhilleP: Lieutenant-Commander rank has been reached, as well as your name use! I keep digging for good pics, sometimes it works out very well!
coz1: Sometimes writing comes hard, but not propaganda pieces, I love doing them. Old Guzzler keeps making pitiful attacks, but I can't imagine he's long for this world. If I can defy the odds and win in the East for the first time ever (!) we're going to be in great shape. Also, here's your Lieutenant promotion!
Tommy4ever: The Finns are too isolationist to ally with right now, so I'm stuck. Meanwhile, the USA is staying out of war for some reason. I'm trying to be historical, but the game isn't cooperating!
Ai Shizuka: Thanks for dropping in, welcome to the Kriegsmarine.
All: Many promotions this time! Best wishes to new Commanders son of liberty and Myth! Congratulations to new Lieutenant Commanders TheLoneGunman and PhilleP! Three cheers for our latest Lieutenants trekaddict and coz1! Finally, welcome to Midshipman Ai Shizuka!
One question for everyone! Who would you rather see as Grand Admiral: Raeder or Doenitz? I don't know if the historical change is coded in the game, but if it is I want to be ready.
Any plan that has "the Italians will get the job done" as a lynch-pin is not a good one. Thanks for following!
ColossusCrusher: If we get to a Scharnhorst VII naming it will be the least of my issues as I'll be spending some time away in a very quiet place.
trekaddict: Here's the Lieutenant stripes! My alternate name was Scharnhorst III, The Legend of Curly's Gold.
son of liberty: You've made it to the heights of Commander rank! Mountain divisions are not my favorites. The Marines are for special operations, the Panzers for everything else.
TheLoneGunman: Yet another promotion, this time to Lieutenant-Commander! The British are going to be punished for all the annoyances in Norway! Here's hoping Scharnhorst III is made with steel this time instead of wet paper.
Stuyvesant: The terrible pun race continues, I've got a few really god-awful ones stored up. I just hope I never need to use them.
When it comes to slight distractions in the East it's basically a mop-up from day one. All gift exchanges and the occasional easily defeated division of an army we out-number.
Good job catching my lazy spelling. My professors were right: spell check is not a cure-all!
Nothing like old-fashioned drunken wit. "You'll ruin your life." "Yeah, ruin it...all the way to the bank!" etc.
As for early Sea Lion, it depends on how the mop-up operations go. With all the warm Russian hospitality it might take awhile to get back to the West.
Myth: My favorite part is the grave (?) of Whiskey Churchill. Well, and the face punching. Sequels do tend to disappointment, but who knows? Welcome to the Commander rank!
Enewald: That's a lot of Nehmers, maybe too many! I give the over/under on Scharnhorst III surviving at maybe 20 days, but again, law of averages is on their side!
Lord Strange: It makes me think of a show called "When Animals Attack." I remember some poor guy was getting punched by a deer over and over while the person filming did nothing to intervene. Good times.
I never turn down cookies, as a general rule.
No Finn alliance, but the Red Navy finally makes a pitiful appearance in the current post!
PhilleP: Lieutenant-Commander rank has been reached, as well as your name use! I keep digging for good pics, sometimes it works out very well!
coz1: Sometimes writing comes hard, but not propaganda pieces, I love doing them. Old Guzzler keeps making pitiful attacks, but I can't imagine he's long for this world. If I can defy the odds and win in the East for the first time ever (!) we're going to be in great shape. Also, here's your Lieutenant promotion!
Tommy4ever: The Finns are too isolationist to ally with right now, so I'm stuck. Meanwhile, the USA is staying out of war for some reason. I'm trying to be historical, but the game isn't cooperating!
Ai Shizuka: Thanks for dropping in, welcome to the Kriegsmarine.
All: Many promotions this time! Best wishes to new Commanders son of liberty and Myth! Congratulations to new Lieutenant Commanders TheLoneGunman and PhilleP! Three cheers for our latest Lieutenants trekaddict and coz1! Finally, welcome to Midshipman Ai Shizuka!
One question for everyone! Who would you rather see as Grand Admiral: Raeder or Doenitz? I don't know if the historical change is coded in the game, but if it is I want to be ready.
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Both could be Grand Admirals.
Btw, why is there no division named after Geiserik?
The vandal king that lead the vandals to Rome with his fleet that managed to gain an hegemony over the western Mediterranean.
You could also invent a rank of Reichsadmiral.
We have Göring as Reichsmarschall, so why not promote Raeder who has managed a lot in this AAR against the Britons as Reichsadmiral?
Btw, why is there no division named after Geiserik?
The vandal king that lead the vandals to Rome with his fleet that managed to gain an hegemony over the western Mediterranean.
You could also invent a rank of Reichsadmiral.
We have Göring as Reichsmarschall, so why not promote Raeder who has managed a lot in this AAR against the Britons as Reichsadmiral?
Hey! I have posted more than 3 times now, but I am still a Midshipman! Mutiny must occur!
the situation for the british seems to get even worse, since they don't get the tea from overseas
however, great progress with the RN and the soviets and hopefully the grey wolves will get som more to hunt soon
however, great progress with the RN and the soviets and hopefully the grey wolves will get som more to hunt soon
Indeed, they could bump Raeder upstairs perhaps and give him a ceremonial position.
The fight vs. the Soviets is still surprisingly easy, it seems. Your first scene suggests the horrors which I've no doubt are there for the man of the street, but Hitler must be happy with the way things are going. Of course, it would be just like him to declare war against the USA even without the Japanese attack. With the way it's going for the Axis though, you may have to - just to use that lovely navy if nothing else.
Oh...and Doenitz better watch the fat man. Goering doesn't like people standing in his way or ignoring him.
The fight vs. the Soviets is still surprisingly easy, it seems. Your first scene suggests the horrors which I've no doubt are there for the man of the street, but Hitler must be happy with the way things are going. Of course, it would be just like him to declare war against the USA even without the Japanese attack. With the way it's going for the Axis though, you may have to - just to use that lovely navy if nothing else.
Oh...and Doenitz better watch the fat man. Goering doesn't like people standing in his way or ignoring him.
Hopefully that clears things up a bit more buddy!
That was a fantastic update Paranoid Tsar! The first picture was amazing, but that Time Magazine picture must have been THE greatest picture I've ever seen in my entire life!
As for Japan, this is not normal, but not unusual. I don't think them taking out China (it seems they punish them more in Armageddon than they do in Doomsday, as I tend to play Doomsday slightly more than Armageddon on that notion, and the other notion that the sprites are better -- yeah I'm a sprites guy, though I do like the counters). In an Armageddon game I'm currently playing, Japan didn't declare war on China at all, and didn't declare war on the US/UK/Netherlands in late 1941 as they normally do. Instead they declared war on the Allies in mid 1942 instead; so Japan may just be behind in declaring war, so I wouldn't terribly worry about them.
And as you've already mentioned about my earlier goals for 1942, I think, with what you've accomplished in the last post, those goals can easily be achieved, especially down south. And yes, it could help those Italians in North Africa.
But for Grand Admiral, I can see both being one (Raeder is Grand Admiral of the Surface Fleet, while Doenitz is Grand Admiral of the Wolf Packs). I myself, being a little U-Boat/Submarine bias, I would prefer that Doenitz gets the promotion as I feel he's 1) more deserving with his successes, 2) The U-Boat War has been cripling England and 3) It was the U-Boats that sent that large British pile of metal to the bottom of the sea not that long ago!
But to take the precaution that the US will get into the war, (historical or not, Germany would have declared war eventually) more U-Boats are going to be needed, especially with the later US arrival. They will have more CV's with them (from first hand experience).
As for the German military, they only know one language: Forward, and respects only one word: Victory! Forward to victory mein gut freund!
To see Goering help have Raeder removed due to the Scharnhorst debacles would be interesting.
Especially if he tries to seize the carrier forces of the Kriegsmarine for himself and make them a branch of his Luftwaffe. That leaves Donitz in charge of the U-Boats (and whatever commerce raiders are not part of the carrier task forces).
Then you could have Goering totally blunder the use of said fleets and hopefully set you back enough against the Allies.
Especially if he tries to seize the carrier forces of the Kriegsmarine for himself and make them a branch of his Luftwaffe. That leaves Donitz in charge of the U-Boats (and whatever commerce raiders are not part of the carrier task forces).
Then you could have Goering totally blunder the use of said fleets and hopefully set you back enough against the Allies.
Ah right! Now I understand. Where is your excellent source of propaganda?
As I plan on writing an AAR relatively soon, I wouldn't mind knowing. Also, what is the beach defence like on the UK mainland?
Plus the mixture of gameplay and narrative writing leads to a both informative and involving AAR, the best kind, similar to Democracy's Last Legs. This is perhaps one of the best AARs around at the moment. I hope you continue updating with such skill and artistry. Lord Strange approves.
As I plan on writing an AAR relatively soon, I wouldn't mind knowing. Also, what is the beach defence like on the UK mainland?
Plus the mixture of gameplay and narrative writing leads to a both informative and involving AAR, the best kind, similar to Democracy's Last Legs. This is perhaps one of the best AARs around at the moment. I hope you continue updating with such skill and artistry. Lord Strange approves.
I'm not sure how I feel about this impending promotion. On the one hand, Doenitz has proven himself very capable and deserving of high rank. On the other, I can't help but fear that putting a U-boot man in charge of the entire Kriegsmarine will effectively cede the air to Goering and the Luftwaffe. As I'd love to see more German aircraft carriers prowling the waves, I think such a blow would be most unfortunate.
Well, at least Doenitz doesn't seem to like Goering that much, and a surface fleet used to supplement the U-boot packs is better than no navy at all.
Well, at least Doenitz doesn't seem to like Goering that much, and a surface fleet used to supplement the U-boot packs is better than no navy at all.
I think the idea of Raeder as "Grand Admiral Oberfläche Acion Gruppen " with Doenitz "Grand Admiral U-Boote" would be the best option.