Chapter I: No, You’re Not...
... annexing Albania! Show me at least one successful attack.
Well, a long time has passed from 1st February, without even the Albanian people noticing that there is a war with Italy going on. Yet finally, on 5th September, several ships were spotted in the vinicity of Durres and Vlore. Four divisions, currently defending the Yugoslavian border, were therefore hurriedly redeployed to defend these towns. If the invasion force manages to land, it would make a quick work of the Albanian Army.
Tirane was pummeled by air attacks, while the defence of Durres and Vlore continued. Needless to say that those pesky CAGs destroyed my HQs, thus my whole OOB...
Ah, it seems that the Italians are loosing breath! It’s a bit different to invade human Albania instead of the AI one, huh?
And on 12nd October, the battle of Durres was over. Even though Italians had superior weaponry, and numbers, they still weren’t able to capitalize and lost the battle with horrendous losses on their side.
Meanwhile the battle of Vlore was still ongoing...
The battle was over just a week later and Italians suffered even heavier casualties. Despite bringing an armored brigade to the fight, it was easily dealt with by Albanian AT rifles and Albanian Army could celebrate victory once again.
That’s it for this "23rd July" chapter. The next one is going to be the last one...
Stay tuned, there might be multiple updates today on my other AARs!