Just keep it named Czechoslovakia and save the National Name Changers their troubles 
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I suspect that GB/FR will take care of Spain and Italy before they offer you any land support (though likely you'll see aircraft buzzing all around), so concentrating on the SU certainly seems the way to go.
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Vann the Red:
The Brits have been pretty useless to me and I expect no help from them anywhere really. Their African forces are weak and I suspect they have only been successful due to Italian forces moving into Tunisia and Algeria. The Frech, however, have been very useful to the East. For whatever reason they have chosen Yugoslavia to advance in, allotting few forces to Spain and merely a holding force to the Italian border. But they also have around 20 divisions near the Soviet border. Too bad I can't control any of them.
Yoy21:
Until the fighting is over, Czechoslovakia will remain Czechoslovakia. The Soviets are huge, so don't expect anything soon.
Kapchar:
Thanks.
gilf:
Hmm, I remember the Germans bombing the northern forts in winter to no visible effect. I didn't think to look at fort damage, however.
As to winning against Germany, I'm sure there is quite a bit of luck to it. I recall that the French played a decisive roll in the formation of the pocket that cut off Austria. If that hadn't happened, the French wouldn't have gotten to me and I would have been too spread out to defend the line. All I can say is try it again and good luck!
Deus:
We'll see if I even get to rename the country. That honor may go to the U.S.S.R.
GhostWriter:
Czechoslovakia is fighting for liberation not new oppression! That said, we're not necessarily liberating countries, so no reborn Hungary or Austria. We, and anyone else I conquer in the area, need to band together for defense. Also, I need the IC.
The Brits have been pretty useless to me and I expect no help from them anywhere really. Their African forces are weak and I suspect they have only been successful due to Italian forces moving into Tunisia and Algeria. The Frech, however, have been very useful to the East. For whatever reason they have chosen Yugoslavia to advance in, allotting few forces to Spain and merely a holding force to the Italian border. But they also have around 20 divisions near the Soviet border. Too bad I can't control any of them.
Yoy21:
Until the fighting is over, Czechoslovakia will remain Czechoslovakia. The Soviets are huge, so don't expect anything soon.
Kapchar:
Thanks.
gilf:
Hmm, I remember the Germans bombing the northern forts in winter to no visible effect. I didn't think to look at fort damage, however.
As to winning against Germany, I'm sure there is quite a bit of luck to it. I recall that the French played a decisive roll in the formation of the pocket that cut off Austria. If that hadn't happened, the French wouldn't have gotten to me and I would have been too spread out to defend the line. All I can say is try it again and good luck!
Deus:
We'll see if I even get to rename the country. That honor may go to the U.S.S.R.
GhostWriter:
Czechoslovakia is fighting for liberation not new oppression! That said, we're not necessarily liberating countries, so no reborn Hungary or Austria. We, and anyone else I conquer in the area, need to band together for defense. Also, I need the IC.
The daring gamble made by the lone Czechoslovakian tank division has succeeded in trapping it’s prey. The press congratulates the Czechoslovakian army for the first of what is hoped will be many encirclements as an entire division of Soviet amour is captured.
Our tanks are expected to pull back to Kongsberg to assist in future attacks.
On the Hungarian front, the advance continues with a two pronged attack on Szeged. Once again, the Hungarian army is hopelessly outmatched and retreats after a few hours of combat. Meanwhile The French continue their assault on Miskolc.
At this rate, Czechoslovakian High Command expects the complete conquest of Hungry within the month.
The Eastern Front is constantly changing. Our army in Kongsberg, sensing a possible attempt to sever their supply lines, attacks and defeats the Soviet forces in Torun.
Late on the 15th, the Soviets appear in the province that shall not be mentioned. Apparently they overcame the weak French resistance. Too bad the French forgot to mention it to their allies…
Overcoming an initial bought of panic, which has become all to familiar to all Czechoslovakians, the army comes to it’s senses and orders an advance on Kielce to cut off the Soviet advance. This will be primarily the responsibility of Polish forces, to position them on a new front line that will protect Carcow from direct assault.
Yet, the French don’t seem to agree with this strategy, refusing even to discuss it. Instead they constantly attack the province that shall not be named causing several Soviet divisions to flee from the trap. Out of an estimated 7-10 Soviet divisions involved in the advance, only an estimated 5 are caught and sent to serve out the war in POW camps.*
By September 23rd, the new front looks like this:
As you can see, stopping the previous Soviet advance came at the cost of Radom. It is hoped that we may see another poorly planed Soviet advance that can be taken advantage of by Allied forces close by.
Speaking of Allied forces, here is map of the Western Front:
The situation is not terrible, but Czechoslovakians are sure their commanders could have finished with Spain and Portugal by now.
As expected, September brought the end of Hungary. Starting with the surrender of the Hungarian Army after a joint French/Czechoslovakian assault supported from Kosice.
At this point, the only objective was to secure the remaining government offices and negotiate a formal surrender. Seeing this, Czechoslovakians were ordered to secure the Yugoslavian town of Novi Sad to assist French forces.
On the 26th, the Hungarian government surrendered unconditionally to Czechoslovakia.
As with Germany before, the Czechoslovakian people are happy but still wary. All eyes now turn to the East.
*The Soviet divisions were retreating to Kielce due to the French attack. When I occupied Kielce, they simply disappeared making them rather hard to count.
Our tanks are expected to pull back to Kongsberg to assist in future attacks.
On the Hungarian front, the advance continues with a two pronged attack on Szeged. Once again, the Hungarian army is hopelessly outmatched and retreats after a few hours of combat. Meanwhile The French continue their assault on Miskolc.
At this rate, Czechoslovakian High Command expects the complete conquest of Hungry within the month.
The Eastern Front is constantly changing. Our army in Kongsberg, sensing a possible attempt to sever their supply lines, attacks and defeats the Soviet forces in Torun.
Late on the 15th, the Soviets appear in the province that shall not be mentioned. Apparently they overcame the weak French resistance. Too bad the French forgot to mention it to their allies…
Overcoming an initial bought of panic, which has become all to familiar to all Czechoslovakians, the army comes to it’s senses and orders an advance on Kielce to cut off the Soviet advance. This will be primarily the responsibility of Polish forces, to position them on a new front line that will protect Carcow from direct assault.
Yet, the French don’t seem to agree with this strategy, refusing even to discuss it. Instead they constantly attack the province that shall not be named causing several Soviet divisions to flee from the trap. Out of an estimated 7-10 Soviet divisions involved in the advance, only an estimated 5 are caught and sent to serve out the war in POW camps.*
By September 23rd, the new front looks like this:
As you can see, stopping the previous Soviet advance came at the cost of Radom. It is hoped that we may see another poorly planed Soviet advance that can be taken advantage of by Allied forces close by.
Speaking of Allied forces, here is map of the Western Front:
The situation is not terrible, but Czechoslovakians are sure their commanders could have finished with Spain and Portugal by now.
As expected, September brought the end of Hungary. Starting with the surrender of the Hungarian Army after a joint French/Czechoslovakian assault supported from Kosice.
At this point, the only objective was to secure the remaining government offices and negotiate a formal surrender. Seeing this, Czechoslovakians were ordered to secure the Yugoslavian town of Novi Sad to assist French forces.
On the 26th, the Hungarian government surrendered unconditionally to Czechoslovakia.
As with Germany before, the Czechoslovakian people are happy but still wary. All eyes now turn to the East.
*The Soviet divisions were retreating to Kielce due to the French attack. When I occupied Kielce, they simply disappeared making them rather hard to count.
I wonder who will get to Madrid first, the British or the French? Nicely done in Poland and Lithuania. Shame it looks too difficult to encircle Warsaw with those troop concentrations.
Seems the British will be the first to Madrid, if they keep going. Nice update, btw. And good job annexing Hungary.
Yes spitfire is right, they did a good job to hit spain in the North and South not to mention pressure from the french. Spain will not last very long, especially when Madrid is captured.
you should concentrate on the Romanians first because once all smaller enemies are dealt with, the USSR will be much easier to kill .
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Virgiltchicken: ..The press congratulates the Czechoslovakian army for the first of what is hoped will be many encirclements as an entire division of Soviet amour is captured.
excellent! !
Virgiltchicken: ..Out of an estimated 7-10 Soviet divisions..only an estimated 5 are caught and sent to serve out the war in POW camps.*...
*The Soviet divisions were retreating to Kielce due to the French attack. When I occupied Kielce, they simply disappeared making them rather hard to count. /Virgiltchicken ..
hmmm. POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW. i count 11 POWs.
it is a shame that the game mechanics do not allow you to make those POWs an offer that they could not refuse: "Ivan**, how would you like to fight for us and help make the Ukraine a free country?" [**Ivan: this Ivan is from the Ukraine. (rinse and repeat with each of the other Soviet "republics"...) ]
excellent! !
Virgiltchicken: ..Out of an estimated 7-10 Soviet divisions..only an estimated 5 are caught and sent to serve out the war in POW camps.*...
*The Soviet divisions were retreating to Kielce due to the French attack. When I occupied Kielce, they simply disappeared making them rather hard to count. /Virgiltchicken ..
hmmm. POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW. i count 11 POWs.
it is a shame that the game mechanics do not allow you to make those POWs an offer that they could not refuse: "Ivan**, how would you like to fight for us and help make the Ukraine a free country?" [**Ivan: this Ivan is from the Ukraine. (rinse and repeat with each of the other Soviet "republics"...)
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Piko:
Welcome to the forums and thanks for reading! (Though there are several better AARs out there i.e. anything by Yogi, Kanitatlan... pretty much everyone).
GhostWriter:
Yeah, it is unfortunate. Czechoslovakia needs all the men it can get to defeat the hoard.
GeneralHannible:
Sensible, and you'll be happy to hear that my divisions are advancing into Romania as we speak. Or type, as they case may be.
Duke of Wellington:
Just remember to be nice, they're part of Czechoslovakia now!
Terraferma:
I realize now how poorly detailed that screenshot was. The British in the center are actually retreating to Gibraltar, leaving their fellows to the north stranded. They reinforce in time to prevent an actual pocket, but there are only 5-8 British divisions in southern Spain and two in northern. They need reinforcements, but I'm not the one to give them.
Spitfire_Pilot:
Sorry about the confusion. As seen above, the Brits will have quite a time getting to Madrid, for the time being at least.
lifeless:
I wish I could control the French forces, but I'm having trouble getting the money to improve relations.
stnylan:
Both seem pretty worn out. If the Spanish had better troops, I might even be betting on them.
GrimReaper:
Easier said than done.
Last thing, sorry but no update tonight. There is a doozy in store for tomorrow though!
Welcome to the forums and thanks for reading! (Though there are several better AARs out there i.e. anything by Yogi, Kanitatlan... pretty much everyone).
GhostWriter:
Yeah, it is unfortunate. Czechoslovakia needs all the men it can get to defeat the hoard.
GeneralHannible:
Sensible, and you'll be happy to hear that my divisions are advancing into Romania as we speak. Or type, as they case may be.
Duke of Wellington:
Just remember to be nice, they're part of Czechoslovakia now!
Terraferma:
I realize now how poorly detailed that screenshot was. The British in the center are actually retreating to Gibraltar, leaving their fellows to the north stranded. They reinforce in time to prevent an actual pocket, but there are only 5-8 British divisions in southern Spain and two in northern. They need reinforcements, but I'm not the one to give them.
Spitfire_Pilot:
Sorry about the confusion. As seen above, the Brits will have quite a time getting to Madrid, for the time being at least.
lifeless:
I wish I could control the French forces, but I'm having trouble getting the money to improve relations.
stnylan:
Both seem pretty worn out. If the Spanish had better troops, I might even be betting on them.
GrimReaper:
Easier said than done.
Last thing, sorry but no update tonight. There is a doozy in store for tomorrow though!
With the fall of Radom comes a huge opportunity for Allied forces: Warsaw.
Apparently in their mad rush to attack, the Soviets neglected their rearguard. General Votruba is quickly ordered to exploit this mistake. Warsaw, besides being a very important city for Polish nationalism and moral, is easily defensible as our own forces learned weeks ago.
By October 2nd, Czechoslovakian forces have liberated Warsaw and defeated the suspected Soviet counter attack.
Slightly worrying is the Russian advance into Eastern Prussia. Czech command hopes to cease this offensive action indirectly. The plan is to encircle Radom by taking Lublin. Czechoslovakian forces in Kielce will be given this task, with support from Polish forces in the area and the troops in Warsaw. The plan was to wait a little while, but a renewed Soviet attack on Warsaw gave new urgency to the mission and it begins later in the morning of the 2nd.
Perhaps because of this attack, the Soviets stop their attack on Warsaw freeing the troops there to assist with the secondary battles for Lublin. These take place as reinforcements are brought up or Soviet divisions attempt to escape the pocket. Fortunately, all resistance is piecemeal and easily brushed aside. By Oct. 8th, Lublin falls and the counter attack is defeated on the 9th:
Not wanting a delay for fear of the trapped troops escaping, Czechoslovakian and Polish troops attack on the mourning of the 10th. The troops in Lublin do not participate, as they continue to recover from the last battle and prepare for the next.
The attack is a resounding success and sees the surrender of 9 infantry divisions, some artillery, and an entire command staff. While this is welcome news, it is a long way from defeating the Soviets and it has come at a cost.
The Northern front has all but collapsed against the Soviet advance. The Allies see opportunity in defeat here as well, however, and consider a strike to the sea to cut off a large number of Soviet aggressors. Where the troops to accomplish this will come from remains to be seen.
Turning to the Romanian front, victory is once more mixed with defeat:
The three divisions in Debrecen have been defeated by a larger Romanian force attacking from three provinces. While this is regrettable, it has allowed me to advance on the Romanian occupied province of Presov. This seems to be a net positive, as Debrecen will no doubt be retaken shortly enough with the front pushing ahead meanwhile.
Finally we turn to the other news. This is news that is not about Czechoslovakian military situation, at least not directly.
First, to clarify how weak the British invasion of Spain is:
They won’t be in Madrid with those forces anytime soon.
Second, an overview of the Southern Front, comprising Italy, Yugoslavia and Greece:
I’m sure this will cause as much confusion as the British report did. The French, though seemingly on the verge of conquest, are actually quite weak. Sarajevo has 3 divisions in it (one being Czechoslovakian), Belgrade has 2, the extreme south has 2 (one tank), and there are around 10 moving to the line. The AI seems to change it’s mind about deployments every few days, so those may not make it.
We close with an overview of Czechoslovakia’s current production:
The next set of divisions, both regular and garrison, are due by the 25th of October. That will probably be the last set of infantry I produce, at least for a while, due to manpower concerns. I have an abundance of resources, from both trades and overrunning the capitals of Germany and Hungary. My dissent is still pretty high, however, and I continue to buy it off by producing chocolate and wine for my populace.
Apparently in their mad rush to attack, the Soviets neglected their rearguard. General Votruba is quickly ordered to exploit this mistake. Warsaw, besides being a very important city for Polish nationalism and moral, is easily defensible as our own forces learned weeks ago.
By October 2nd, Czechoslovakian forces have liberated Warsaw and defeated the suspected Soviet counter attack.
Slightly worrying is the Russian advance into Eastern Prussia. Czech command hopes to cease this offensive action indirectly. The plan is to encircle Radom by taking Lublin. Czechoslovakian forces in Kielce will be given this task, with support from Polish forces in the area and the troops in Warsaw. The plan was to wait a little while, but a renewed Soviet attack on Warsaw gave new urgency to the mission and it begins later in the morning of the 2nd.
Perhaps because of this attack, the Soviets stop their attack on Warsaw freeing the troops there to assist with the secondary battles for Lublin. These take place as reinforcements are brought up or Soviet divisions attempt to escape the pocket. Fortunately, all resistance is piecemeal and easily brushed aside. By Oct. 8th, Lublin falls and the counter attack is defeated on the 9th:
Not wanting a delay for fear of the trapped troops escaping, Czechoslovakian and Polish troops attack on the mourning of the 10th. The troops in Lublin do not participate, as they continue to recover from the last battle and prepare for the next.
The attack is a resounding success and sees the surrender of 9 infantry divisions, some artillery, and an entire command staff. While this is welcome news, it is a long way from defeating the Soviets and it has come at a cost.
The Northern front has all but collapsed against the Soviet advance. The Allies see opportunity in defeat here as well, however, and consider a strike to the sea to cut off a large number of Soviet aggressors. Where the troops to accomplish this will come from remains to be seen.
Turning to the Romanian front, victory is once more mixed with defeat:
The three divisions in Debrecen have been defeated by a larger Romanian force attacking from three provinces. While this is regrettable, it has allowed me to advance on the Romanian occupied province of Presov. This seems to be a net positive, as Debrecen will no doubt be retaken shortly enough with the front pushing ahead meanwhile.
Finally we turn to the other news. This is news that is not about Czechoslovakian military situation, at least not directly.
First, to clarify how weak the British invasion of Spain is:
They won’t be in Madrid with those forces anytime soon.
Second, an overview of the Southern Front, comprising Italy, Yugoslavia and Greece:
I’m sure this will cause as much confusion as the British report did. The French, though seemingly on the verge of conquest, are actually quite weak. Sarajevo has 3 divisions in it (one being Czechoslovakian), Belgrade has 2, the extreme south has 2 (one tank), and there are around 10 moving to the line. The AI seems to change it’s mind about deployments every few days, so those may not make it.
We close with an overview of Czechoslovakia’s current production:
The next set of divisions, both regular and garrison, are due by the 25th of October. That will probably be the last set of infantry I produce, at least for a while, due to manpower concerns. I have an abundance of resources, from both trades and overrunning the capitals of Germany and Hungary. My dissent is still pretty high, however, and I continue to buy it off by producing chocolate and wine for my populace.
A useful encirclement. I rather feel that is the only way you are going to manage to defeat the Red Army. At least the French are keeping the Yugos distrated, at least for now.
Just got caught up, your doing a good job! I still think you need more allies though. Is Greece on your side?