The only Allied is Britain. And English nearly never help their Allies. All they do is sit on their asses protecting their huge empire.
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I think you might need a bit of trickery to stop the deadlock.
Move your troops so that a section of the line is very lightly defended and see if you can get them to advance through this gap into another pocket to be cut off and eaten when the supplies run out.
If you can pocket even 10 divisions once or twice it should make the whole front a lot more fluid.
Also now that you hold lands which weren't originally yours it wouldn't even have to cost you the lives of your people.
Move your troops so that a section of the line is very lightly defended and see if you can get them to advance through this gap into another pocket to be cut off and eaten when the supplies run out.
If you can pocket even 10 divisions once or twice it should make the whole front a lot more fluid.
Also now that you hold lands which weren't originally yours it wouldn't even have to cost you the lives of your people.
Extremely gamey. It's more interesting this way.Caligo said:
Anyways, you have one thing that greece irl never had, an airforce. And a great one at that. Airplanes are definitly the decider of this war.
Alright, I promise that this next update will be a bit more interesting than the last one. Seeing that many complained about the misspelling in the header and title, I decided to fix it. Voilá!
This superiority had allowed the Empire to exercise a lot of damage on Axis forces and had proved invaluable during certain periods. However, the Air Force has failed in harming Rommel's troops in Craiova and the Balkan Lion had formed a tight defence in the region. However, the High Command and the Balkan Command both concured that Romania must be crippled to ensure a chance of victory in the constant trench warfare that the front had turned into.
Thus, a new attack against Craiova was ordered on February 7th. General Brahnos attempted to cross the Danube River from Vraca while he was backed by General Pangalos crossing it from Pleven. However, the snow and because that some of Rommel's scouts spotted the crossing, made it a really hard trip as Brahnos engaged several experienced German divisions. A few hours later, Field Marshal Demestichas joined the fray by crossing the river from the west. But in the end, the Balkan Lion took advantage of the terrain and the fact that the snowfall provided an excellent cover for his troops, Rommel easily defeated the Romans and caused them big casualties even though he was outnumbered almost 4:1.
Though beaten and with terrible casualties, Brahnos, Pangalos and Demestichas had learned something strategical during the battle. As Rommel's position in Craiova seemed almost impregnable and that he managed to re-supply his troops so quickly can only be because of excellent Romanian supply lines to the front. If the lines could be damaged beyond a point were it would be impossible to supply all troops at once, the Roman Army might have a chance to defeat the persistant Balkan Lion and perhaps open a way into Romania proper. Thus, a request is sent to the Air Command were it's received ,confirmed and approved.
The plan is to use the Air Force's tactical bomber squadrons to hamper and destroy the infrastructure in southern Romania. The regions to be targeted is Timisoara, Craiova and Bucharest. The remaining Air Force, mostly the CAS squadrons, are to continue to bomb the enemy forces. To keep them occupied and weaken them further at least.
Orginally, the plan was to assault Rommel's forces again after approximately a week of destructive bombings but reports from air reconnaissance told that Rommel had been reinforced with additional troops. The only place which he could have gotten the troops was Bucharest and thus an attack was launched on February 21st towards the Romanian capital. However, the reports hadn't told what troops were left to defend the city and thus when Roman troops attempted to cross the large Danube, they were meet with heavy fire from German Panzers. Seeing that any advance would only be met with terrible casualties, Field Marshal Pitsikas called off the attack.
Instead, another attack was made against Rommel's forces as Bucharest was to well defended. Brahnos went by the old plan, with Pangalos from the east and Demestichas from the west and himself from the south. The result was the same, Roman defeat and casualties enormous.
A week later, another attack was made and even if it also ended in the same way, the constant bombings of Romanian infrastructure began to take it's tool on the battle-hardened German soldiers. Many roads had been completely destroyed, railroads had been twisted and couldn't be used. Even Bucharest wasn't spared as it's damaged infrastructure throwed it back into stone age. The city of Pitesti wasn't spared either.( Infrastructure level: 5% in Timisoara, Craiova, Pitesti and Bucharest.)
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Next part coming soon...
Balkan Front: January 13th - April 4th 1943
Part 1
When 1943 began, the Roman Empire and the Axis still faced each others across the rivers of Drina and the Danube, waiting for the other to make the first move. Over them flew the Imperial Roman Air Force, perserving it's Air Superiority over the Balkan theater. Part 1
The Roman Air Force rules the skies above Balkans
This superiority had allowed the Empire to exercise a lot of damage on Axis forces and had proved invaluable during certain periods. However, the Air Force has failed in harming Rommel's troops in Craiova and the Balkan Lion had formed a tight defence in the region. However, the High Command and the Balkan Command both concured that Romania must be crippled to ensure a chance of victory in the constant trench warfare that the front had turned into.
Thus, a new attack against Craiova was ordered on February 7th. General Brahnos attempted to cross the Danube River from Vraca while he was backed by General Pangalos crossing it from Pleven. However, the snow and because that some of Rommel's scouts spotted the crossing, made it a really hard trip as Brahnos engaged several experienced German divisions. A few hours later, Field Marshal Demestichas joined the fray by crossing the river from the west. But in the end, the Balkan Lion took advantage of the terrain and the fact that the snowfall provided an excellent cover for his troops, Rommel easily defeated the Romans and caused them big casualties even though he was outnumbered almost 4:1.
Second attack at Craiova...
...which fails.
Though beaten and with terrible casualties, Brahnos, Pangalos and Demestichas had learned something strategical during the battle. As Rommel's position in Craiova seemed almost impregnable and that he managed to re-supply his troops so quickly can only be because of excellent Romanian supply lines to the front. If the lines could be damaged beyond a point were it would be impossible to supply all troops at once, the Roman Army might have a chance to defeat the persistant Balkan Lion and perhaps open a way into Romania proper. Thus, a request is sent to the Air Command were it's received ,confirmed and approved.
The plan is to use the Air Force's tactical bomber squadrons to hamper and destroy the infrastructure in southern Romania. The regions to be targeted is Timisoara, Craiova and Bucharest. The remaining Air Force, mostly the CAS squadrons, are to continue to bomb the enemy forces. To keep them occupied and weaken them further at least.
The bombings beguns
Orginally, the plan was to assault Rommel's forces again after approximately a week of destructive bombings but reports from air reconnaissance told that Rommel had been reinforced with additional troops. The only place which he could have gotten the troops was Bucharest and thus an attack was launched on February 21st towards the Romanian capital. However, the reports hadn't told what troops were left to defend the city and thus when Roman troops attempted to cross the large Danube, they were meet with heavy fire from German Panzers. Seeing that any advance would only be met with terrible casualties, Field Marshal Pitsikas called off the attack.
With these Panzers, any attack would just leave too many dead.
Instead, another attack was made against Rommel's forces as Bucharest was to well defended. Brahnos went by the old plan, with Pangalos from the east and Demestichas from the west and himself from the south. The result was the same, Roman defeat and casualties enormous.
Third attack at Craiova...
...which also fails.
A week later, another attack was made and even if it also ended in the same way, the constant bombings of Romanian infrastructure began to take it's tool on the battle-hardened German soldiers. Many roads had been completely destroyed, railroads had been twisted and couldn't be used. Even Bucharest wasn't spared as it's damaged infrastructure throwed it back into stone age. The city of Pitesti wasn't spared either.( Infrastructure level: 5% in Timisoara, Craiova, Pitesti and Bucharest.)
Fourth attack at Craiova...
...which is a failure though the damage of the bombings began to show.
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Next part coming soon...
Dunno why, but I kept thinking about the Isonzo battles... let's hope that the bombing campaign helps.
Well, Rommel was active there too. And these failed assaults do remind the many Italian ones in the region.Kurt_Steiner said:
Balkan Front: January 13th - April 4th 1943
Part 2
Part 2
It had been a loss, but the loss at Craiova brought something good with it. Being forced to lead two heavily intense battles to defend the city of Craiova, Rommel had sent a request for reinforcements from Bucharest prior to the Fourth Battle of Craiova. Reconnaissance showed that almost all Panzer divisions had left the city for Craiova and this proved to be an excellent oppertunity to perhaps finally seize the Romanian capital.
Air reconnaissance reveals the weak defence of Bucharest
Using this apparent weakness, Pangalos attackes the region from the south while Pitsikas attackes from Constanta. In truth, the battle goes were well and Roman troops finally enters the suburbs of the city of Bucharest. As the battle progresses into urban warfare, the only real threat soon turned out to be the single German Panzer division under the personal command of Field Marshal Kesselring, the leader in command of Bucharest. It was perhaps these tanks that made the battle for the city to last over three days. But the victory went to the Roman Army and Kesselring left the city.
Victory at Bucharest lasting March 6th - March 9th
With the victory at Bucharest, Roman troops began to secure the city and it's neighbouring areas. The Air Force managed to locate the remains of the escaped Panzer division in Pitesti were it was bombed and completely destroyed.
Even though Kesselring survived the attack, his panzers did not
As the Romans won the first Battle of Bucharest, Hitler decides to replace Rommel at Craiova with General List and then orders Rommel to defend Bucharest before the Romans can establish a secure point in the city. However, the effect of the bombings is felt for both sides. The lack of functional roads makes it hard for the Roman Army move troops into the city and when Rommel approches from the west with his forces, the Roman Army haven't managed to secure half the city yet. But Roman troops are deeply entrenched within the city and on the countryside and are determined not to let the Balkan Lion get another victory in his pocket. During the chaotic battle, Field Marshal Pitsikas finally defeats the Balkan Lion and Rommel is forced to leave.
Not this time Rommel. You won't win this time!
Seeking to help Bucharest out, Field Marshal Rundstedt attacks Pitsikas at Constanta but is unable to defeat him.
With the defeat of Rommel, Bucharest is safetly secured on March 22nd 1943. But List, the commander of Craiova, hears of Rommel's defeat and attacks the frontier troops of the Roman Army which he easily defeat.
Bucharest, the capital of Romania rest in Roman hands but List waits around the corner...
Having finally captured the city, the Imperial Army will not allow it to return to Axis hands, not now. General Brahnos launches a counter-attack at Craiova along with Demestichas but even though it fails in it's attempt of defeating List, the disorganisation is large on the German side. When a second attack is launched a week later, the battle tips in Roman favour and List is forced to retreat. Bucharest is safe.
With List defeated, Roman troops moves north and easily captures the city of Ploesti and it's important oilfields. This is the final straw for the Romanian nation.
Ploesti falls and with it, Romania
With Bucharest and Ploesti under Roman control, Romania finally collapses after have enduring two years of some of the worst kind of suffering ever created. The entire southern portion of the nation lies in shambles. Even though most of the industry works, the infrastructure is a mess and thousand tons of material have been lost or destroyed. The collapse begins when King Mihail arrests Ion Antonescu in Pitesti for treason against King and Country while Horia Sima manages to escape to Germany. Shortly afterwards, Mihail contacts General Brahnos to meet him in Bucharest to sign the capitulation papers. On April 2nd 1943, Romania accepts the unconditional surrender and places itself under Roman juristiction until the war is over.
The Romanian Kingdom surrenders to the Roman Empire on April 2nd 1943
With the surrender, Rundstedt suddenly finds himself cut off from the rest of the Army in Tulcea. Pitsikas tries to take advantage of his confusion and attackes him on April 3rd, but fails as Rundstedt's forces have prepared defences there since the fall of Constanta months ago.
Failed attack at the Tulcea Pocket
With Romania's surrender, things are looking good for the Empire...
State of Europe on April 4th 1943
Move to the Tisa and establish a defensive position in Debrecen, Zrenjanin, Presov.
Nice job, but now the borders seem a bit messy. I'm sure that they'll look good after a few offensives, though.
You can take the great sand sea provinces with paratroopers, if you have any. Its the only way possible.
Delex said:
But then you lose the paras don't you? or can you just srat redaploy them?
