you seem to be using .png format, which you could easily convert to .jpg with no loss of clarity ... not sure why as you don't have that many images but the aar is very slow loading
interesting to see such an aggressive start with Italy
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you seem to be using .png format, which you could easily convert to .jpg with no loss of clarity ... not sure why as you don't have that many images but the aar is very slow loading
interesting to see such an aggressive start with Italy
At this point, I need them bacause my army is still small. It seems the option of upgrading units as existed in SF is no longer here, I will probably keep a few for anti-partisan duty while disbanding the rest when more properly trained troops arrive. Will i recieve manpower when disbanding? I have not tried this before as I recall...
I haven't really prioritized spies as Italy has limited leadership, just keeping some in my neighboring countries and the UK. And of course counterintelligence in Italy.
Spain is not gone yet, but I assume they will be pretty soon. As I know nothing about what will happen in '39 I will constantly be on the alert for changes in threats and such. It seems Hungary is pretty close to Germany both geographically and politically, and I will leave them to Germany to deal with. When it comes to bordering the Soviet Union my army is far too small. But I have plans for this to change, and maybe then go for Turkey?
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Thanks, did not notice this as my connection is superfast and it takes me about a second to load... I will use .jpg from now on, maybe even change the already existing ones if this is not to much hazzle...
thanks, that armband slipped my mind - changed it for another more famous picture.
I will use smaller pics from now on. I didn't notice the loading time - I guess i just have a good connection
The carriers are built for naval supremacy
and national pride. I don't have much experience with naval units, and none as Italy. Do you mean I would have been better off building naval bombers or tacticals to control the mediterranean?
I seem to recall that upgrading is still possible, but then again I rarely play unmodded games.
However, you do get manpower back if you disband units.
Ok, I will look into it, it would be nice to upgrade african spearmen to italian alpine specialists
Will I get full manpower back, do you know?
Afaik you get every man back. However if supported properly (eg with artillery) the Militia could still be useful as occupation force, because they require a lot less officers per brigade than regular infantry. You'd have to research their weapons too, though.
Good idea, I am researching them already since they are the same tech as garrisons and I use them a lot in ports and other key points. Officers are a real problem, and it will not get better as I expand my army. Militias will be kept, at least some of them
Intreting. I wonder, however, isn't your threat towards USA extremely high by now? I fear they will join Allies and DoW Germany the minute they DoW Poland. That would be interesting though
youre probably right, interestingIntreting. I wonder, however, isn't your threat towards USA extremely high by now? I fear they will join Allies and DoW Germany the minute they DoW Poland. That would be interesting though
The carriers are built for naval supremacy
Against the AI I don't think you need to build anything to help you dominate the Mediterranean. So if you do think you want extra help, I would pick units that can then be easily redirected to helping you on land if you decide to participate in fighting the USSR. I've conquered the Pacific with three Light Cruisers as the Guangxi Clique so I know it isn't too hard to run circles around the Royal Navy.
January 5. 1939
On the central front the spanish are counterattacking against the weak bands of colonial troops and we have to retreat and regroup.
January 26.
The fronts are linked, but we run into some serious supply issues. Almost the entire central and north fronts are out of supply. Three divisions of mountaneers in the north and the corps attacking from the south are the only exception.
Our troops around Zaragoza are attacked by the vicious spaniards while out of supply and have to retreat after heavy losses. At this point I start to feel a bit overstretched...
But our forces from the south are very successful, and are by early february approaching Madrid.
On the central front the spanish are counterattacking against the weak bands of colonial troops and we have to retreat and regroup.
January 26.
The fronts are linked, but we run into some serious supply issues. Almost the entire central and north fronts are out of supply. Three divisions of mountaneers in the north and the corps attacking from the south are the only exception.
Our troops around Zaragoza are attacked by the vicious spaniards while out of supply and have to retreat after heavy losses. At this point I start to feel a bit overstretched...
But our forces from the south are very successful, and are by early february approaching Madrid.
March 20. 1939
After the fall of Madrid, La Coruña in the north west is taken by the mountaneers. Finally, they surrender.
By now, Italian control streches from the Black Sea to the Atlantic and overstretched is now my middle name. Too few divisions and too little supply to support them when in action. I really hope this will change for the better when we have rebuilt the spanish industry...
Anyway, it's time for reorganisation and reinforcing. We don't want to risk losing Spain the first month in a war with the French...
After the fall of Madrid, La Coruña in the north west is taken by the mountaneers. Finally, they surrender.
By now, Italian control streches from the Black Sea to the Atlantic and overstretched is now my middle name. Too few divisions and too little supply to support them when in action. I really hope this will change for the better when we have rebuilt the spanish industry...
Anyway, it's time for reorganisation and reinforcing. We don't want to risk losing Spain the first month in a war with the French...
May be the out of supply issue arose from the AI? I mean, you had like 5 ports, that actually should suffice.
April '39
Defence is organized along the french border. 5 corps in total. Three are ordinary with a mix of INF and MIL supported by ART. The mountaineers in the west. In the east along the coast are the motorized and armored corps. No aircrafts are based in this area
Subs are sent to atlantic ports.
August 11.
Germany and Soviet Union signs non-agression pact and Germany mobilized their armed forces...
The Sparviero, our second aircraft carrier, enters the Adriatic for trials and training.
Production in August '39, mostly infantry. Lessons from the spanish campaign showed i needed every man in the army except my garrisons to beat Spain. Reinforcements are to be placed mostly in Italy as a reaction force, but Libya and Spain will be strenghtened as well.
September 1. 1939
Germany goes to war with Poland. Now we need to prapare
September 22. 1939.
Poland surrenders and we strenghten our borders with Turkey and Romania
Defence is organized along the french border. 5 corps in total. Three are ordinary with a mix of INF and MIL supported by ART. The mountaineers in the west. In the east along the coast are the motorized and armored corps. No aircrafts are based in this area
Subs are sent to atlantic ports.
August 11.
Germany and Soviet Union signs non-agression pact and Germany mobilized their armed forces...
The Sparviero, our second aircraft carrier, enters the Adriatic for trials and training.
Production in August '39, mostly infantry. Lessons from the spanish campaign showed i needed every man in the army except my garrisons to beat Spain. Reinforcements are to be placed mostly in Italy as a reaction force, but Libya and Spain will be strenghtened as well.
September 1. 1939
Germany goes to war with Poland. Now we need to prapare
September 22. 1939.
Poland surrenders and we strenghten our borders with Turkey and Romania
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" new squadrons of modern interceptors are sent to Sicily for defence...
June 7. 1940 Germany asks us to join in their war against France and UK. Three days later Italian forces cross the border into France
June 7. 1940 Germany asks us to join in their war against France and UK. Three days later Italian forces cross the border into France
That was a superevil start! I wonder why the Allies didn't dow you?!? usually they or the US gets really mad at me when I do that.
Regarding upgrading, you need to get your African Spearmen to Italy proper as you can't upgrade in conque... eh liberated areas.
Regarding upgrading, you need to get your African Spearmen to Italy proper as you can't upgrade in conque... eh liberated areas.
Your really should assign commanders to your navies if you plan to make use of them. If anything, they'll gain experience.
I always use commanders, at least every fleet that is in action or supposed to be in the near future...