It honestly seems kind of ridiculous that such a small German presence on what should be really incomplete and nascent fort construction could stop offensives of that size....
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It seems kind of ridiculoes that Germany could beat France in a matter of weeks using such "cracy, usless" technology as the tank, the original french generals thought, yet they did. I don't know if this is reflected in the game, but the french army was realy badly organized and unmotivated, because their manigot line made them feel the could not loose anyway, so why die in battle if you already won.
Also, he is attacking a technologicaly supperior, better organized army over a river.
This. German advantage in terms of equipment, doctrines and organization is visible. On the other hand I've totally crushed Italians on Sardinia (I'd say their troops are on par with mine).
Considering the French had more and better tanks than the Germans in 1940, I hasten to diagree. Did they use them poorly by not centering them into Armoured divisions, and miscalculate the Ardennes's ability to ward off tank movement? Yes. But repeating myths that the French had few, crappy tanks, or simply sat behind the Maginot Line in 1940 is pointless. The entire French plan of combat was the Maginot Line would FORCE a German offensive through Belgium, and that the French would do the same, smashing into German attacks and holding them in Belgium. however the German plans changed and they were indeed able to get through the Ardennes, trapping most of the best French formations to the North, where they had rushed according to the French plans.
Operation Le Baguette
While Saar offensive proved to be a disaster we have some pleasant news to announce. Italy has been expelled from Libya (this will free French army another 5 divisions).
Worrying news are coming from Asia, People's republic of China has surrendered to Empire of Japan and they are now unopposed in Asia.
We've managed to trap 6 guard divisions in Sicily, however they're refusing to surrender and fought reckless almost for two weeks.
General plan of operation Le Baguette: We will land near and in Genoa to bypass main Italian defense line in the mountains on border with France. Then we will proceed to cut Italy into several pieces. Main goals are to divide Italy into north and southern half and to trap defenders of near French border.
Although Royal Navy seen most of fighting with Regia Marina French navy managed to sink Italian pride of the fleet.
Day after Christmas invasion has started. Royal navy carrier air groups provided much needed air superiority as now the only thing that can harm our transports is Regia Aeronautica.
Despite initial progress of the invasion which looked grim some forces managed to land in Pisa, knowing this might be one way ticket only, and reinforced the initial attacks. Look at another French forces marching on them caused defenders of La Spezia and Livorno to surrender and to abandon their positions.
Quick look on French economy - at the moment I am not producing any units as army is dire need of upgrades which were supposed to be obtained during Phoney war.
While beached was already established the battle for Genoa, has not yet been won and units already begun to feel supply shortages so the pressure on Genoa has even increased to seize the vital level 10 port.
During heavy fights for Genoa we've dispatched another landing force to Italy to further increase pressure on it. Goal of this corps is to seize Italian capital - Rome.
The battle for Genoa has not yet been won and Italians are begin to organize counterattacks.
We've finally won battle for Genoa, vital port which will increase number of units we can supply in northern Italy. As a bonus French tanks managed to split Italy into two halves and Italians in north have to rely on supply convoys or on German supplies.
In the south landing near Rome continues unopposed.
First German units are making appearance in Italy. Looks like we've finally grabbed Germany's attention and gave Soviets some breathing space.
Defenders of French-Italian border are now surrounded by French forces. However Germans are making desperate attempts to rescue their trapped allies. While French army is holding positions behind rivers the German attempts end in vain.
Yet another axis of attack on Italy has been created and Italians don't know where to focus with their defense.
While our units unified beachhead in northern Italy with French mainland and with Rome beachhead so our units can be supplied by land we've won battle for Italy's capital, the ancient Rome. Little is missing and whole Italy will crumble like a house of cards.
Royal navy and British forces executed another two landings in Italy and Italians finally realized that defense of their country vastly exposed to the sea which we control is pointless.
I present you, greater French republic. Now Italians will be eating baguettes instead of pizza!
(and I will edit the save and took the few provinces UK controls - but don't tell smetson!)
The AAR is now synced with the game.
P.S. I hope you like name of the operation
While Saar offensive proved to be a disaster we have some pleasant news to announce. Italy has been expelled from Libya (this will free French army another 5 divisions).
Worrying news are coming from Asia, People's republic of China has surrendered to Empire of Japan and they are now unopposed in Asia.
We've managed to trap 6 guard divisions in Sicily, however they're refusing to surrender and fought reckless almost for two weeks.
General plan of operation Le Baguette: We will land near and in Genoa to bypass main Italian defense line in the mountains on border with France. Then we will proceed to cut Italy into several pieces. Main goals are to divide Italy into north and southern half and to trap defenders of near French border.
Although Royal Navy seen most of fighting with Regia Marina French navy managed to sink Italian pride of the fleet.
Day after Christmas invasion has started. Royal navy carrier air groups provided much needed air superiority as now the only thing that can harm our transports is Regia Aeronautica.
Despite initial progress of the invasion which looked grim some forces managed to land in Pisa, knowing this might be one way ticket only, and reinforced the initial attacks. Look at another French forces marching on them caused defenders of La Spezia and Livorno to surrender and to abandon their positions.
Quick look on French economy - at the moment I am not producing any units as army is dire need of upgrades which were supposed to be obtained during Phoney war.
While beached was already established the battle for Genoa, has not yet been won and units already begun to feel supply shortages so the pressure on Genoa has even increased to seize the vital level 10 port.
During heavy fights for Genoa we've dispatched another landing force to Italy to further increase pressure on it. Goal of this corps is to seize Italian capital - Rome.
The battle for Genoa has not yet been won and Italians are begin to organize counterattacks.
We've finally won battle for Genoa, vital port which will increase number of units we can supply in northern Italy. As a bonus French tanks managed to split Italy into two halves and Italians in north have to rely on supply convoys or on German supplies.
In the south landing near Rome continues unopposed.
First German units are making appearance in Italy. Looks like we've finally grabbed Germany's attention and gave Soviets some breathing space.
Defenders of French-Italian border are now surrounded by French forces. However Germans are making desperate attempts to rescue their trapped allies. While French army is holding positions behind rivers the German attempts end in vain.
Yet another axis of attack on Italy has been created and Italians don't know where to focus with their defense.
While our units unified beachhead in northern Italy with French mainland and with Rome beachhead so our units can be supplied by land we've won battle for Italy's capital, the ancient Rome. Little is missing and whole Italy will crumble like a house of cards.
Royal navy and British forces executed another two landings in Italy and Italians finally realized that defense of their country vastly exposed to the sea which we control is pointless.
I present you, greater French republic. Now Italians will be eating baguettes instead of pizza!
(and I will edit the save and took the few provinces UK controls - but don't tell smetson!)
The AAR is now synced with the game.
P.S. I hope you like name of the operation
That's a solid achievement taking out Italy. The question is how things will go with Germany now. Your first operations ran into some serious problems and the Germans look well on top against the Soviets.
There's a solid chance that Soviets can be saved as the German advance pretty much stopped when we attacked Italy. But one has to guess whether it was due to Russian winter or our invasion to Italy.
Naval Maneuvers
Seas are now firmly in our control so I went ahead and counted up the losses. Lets just say that Regia Marina might have to relocate to fishing boats.
Our opponents didn't have much success in taking anything with them as submerged into the deep abyss (or maybe the shallow abyss, I don't know much about mediterranean depth ). Only couple of scouts and patrols were lost.
Unless I miscounted the final score is 102-5.
The carriers have shown that they are the future. HMS Courageous and HMS Furious tied with 8 kills each.
Only the Imperial Japanese Navy remains as a serious axis naval force, slowly feasting on obsolete Soviet destroyers. Maybe the Royal Navy should pay a visit to those who would call themselves an 'Empire' in our presence.
Seas are now firmly in our control so I went ahead and counted up the losses. Lets just say that Regia Marina might have to relocate to fishing boats.
Our opponents didn't have much success in taking anything with them as submerged into the deep abyss (or maybe the shallow abyss, I don't know much about mediterranean depth
). Only couple of scouts and patrols were lost.
Unless I miscounted the final score is 102-5.
The carriers have shown that they are the future. HMS Courageous and HMS Furious tied with 8 kills each.
Only the Imperial Japanese Navy remains as a serious axis naval force, slowly feasting on obsolete Soviet destroyers. Maybe the Royal Navy should pay a visit to those who would call themselves an 'Empire' in our presence.
You guys have my sub! Btw nice job thus far!
Welcome on board!
But for now I am afraid that update pace will slow down a bit as both smetson and I have exams so there's not enough time to play
And I should also update my other AAR...
Race against time
We're back with update from our latest session yesterday.
Latest session ended with Italy defeated. 70 divisions are now ready to invade Germany from Austria.
2nd March brings dire news indeed. Stalingrad, one of the most important and most fortified cities in Soviet Union called after its leader has fallen to the German tide.
French swarm has encountered first resistance in their advance as 3 German divisions in northern Italy near Venice were overrun by French tanks. Lone guard division was attacked in Garmish-Partenkirchen.
City of Munich, which once hosted Hitler's speeches is under attack by mighty French army.
French tanks advanced to border with Czechoslovakia thus created a pocked which contained entire Austria (however only few guard divisions were trapped there).
German garrisons guarding Siegfried line are abandoning their positions in panic.
Cities of Munich and Stuttgart are already liberated by French swarm. Another land connection between France and captured land has been established via two provinces north of Switzerland.
Another unpleasant news, Leningrad, once capital of Russian empire, has fallen.
German blitzkrieg tactics were used against them. A pocket near Stuttgart has been created and French forces are already progressing with its containment. The only thing which occasionally hurts French swarm are supply shortages.
Moscow has been surrounded by German forces. If it's not reunited with rest of the Soviet land Soviets will start to feel supply shortages and whole front will crumble, even if Moscow won't fall.
Last April day brought another unpleasant news, Vladivostok, most important Soviet port in Pacific has fallen. On the other hand, French army toughened up from countless battles in Italy and southern Germany now consists mostly of veterans.
In the name of the nameless clerk Germany will fall!
French tanks advanced towards North sea. In the picture French heavy armour under attack of by German guard divisions.
England has not been slacking this session. Smetson's forces have been advancing towards Berlin and in early may they've managed to capture Berlin!
Although our advance towards Berlin seem to be promising, the situation is much more dire. Moscow is now a lone island of Soviet resistance in sea of German swarm. (I am thinking of modifying bitter peace a bit as Soviets will be deploying their units in Moscow with increased rate due to modifier they have and Germans will have a hard time to crush their defenses, I think something like Axis have to control Leningrad and Stalingrad and 35% of national provinces have to be lost).
Overall it was a very good session tomorrow as it felt we are racing against the time in desperate attempt to save Soviet Union from crumbling.
We're back with update from our latest session yesterday.
Latest session ended with Italy defeated. 70 divisions are now ready to invade Germany from Austria.
2nd March brings dire news indeed. Stalingrad, one of the most important and most fortified cities in Soviet Union called after its leader has fallen to the German tide.
French swarm has encountered first resistance in their advance as 3 German divisions in northern Italy near Venice were overrun by French tanks. Lone guard division was attacked in Garmish-Partenkirchen.
City of Munich, which once hosted Hitler's speeches is under attack by mighty French army.
French tanks advanced to border with Czechoslovakia thus created a pocked which contained entire Austria (however only few guard divisions were trapped there).
German garrisons guarding Siegfried line are abandoning their positions in panic.
Cities of Munich and Stuttgart are already liberated by French swarm. Another land connection between France and captured land has been established via two provinces north of Switzerland.
Another unpleasant news, Leningrad, once capital of Russian empire, has fallen.
German blitzkrieg tactics were used against them. A pocket near Stuttgart has been created and French forces are already progressing with its containment. The only thing which occasionally hurts French swarm are supply shortages.
Moscow has been surrounded by German forces. If it's not reunited with rest of the Soviet land Soviets will start to feel supply shortages and whole front will crumble, even if Moscow won't fall.
Last April day brought another unpleasant news, Vladivostok, most important Soviet port in Pacific has fallen. On the other hand, French army toughened up from countless battles in Italy and southern Germany now consists mostly of veterans.
In the name of the nameless clerk Germany will fall!
French tanks advanced towards North sea. In the picture French heavy armour under attack of by German guard divisions.
England has not been slacking this session. Smetson's forces have been advancing towards Berlin and in early may they've managed to capture Berlin!
Although our advance towards Berlin seem to be promising, the situation is much more dire. Moscow is now a lone island of Soviet resistance in sea of German swarm. (I am thinking of modifying bitter peace a bit as Soviets will be deploying their units in Moscow with increased rate due to modifier they have and Germans will have a hard time to crush their defenses, I think something like Axis have to control Leningrad and Stalingrad and 35% of national provinces have to be lost).
Overall it was a very good session tomorrow as it felt we are racing against the time in desperate attempt to save Soviet Union from crumbling.
Any surrounded Soviet capital can turn into an eternal fight, at least until their unity decays to the point they surrender via the "losing morale" modifier. It's quite annoying and happened to me a few times in my games as well. It's a miracle if it happens outside the Soviet Union though
Any surrounded Soviet capital can turn into an eternal fight, at least until their unity decays to the point they surrender via the "losing morale" modifier. It's quite annoying and happened to me a few times in my games as well. It's a miracle if it happens outside the Soviet Union though
Exactly, I saw discussion about this at HPP forums and proposed solution seems to be pretty good: 10% national provinces lost (maybe even more as units outside Moscow are not supplied) and Leningrad with Stalingrad lost.
Wow just caught up again, very nice progress. Good to see Italy taken out and an offensive in Germany underway. On the one hand I hope you can save the Soviets, or you get the entire Wehrmacht thrown at you.
On the other hand, having one dictator kill the other, only to be taken out by the Allies would be a perfect end to the war, wouldn't it...
Oh one thingy: It's Garrison divisions, not Guards, right? when I see Guards I think Soviet special forces.
On the other hand, having one dictator kill the other, only to be taken out by the Allies would be a perfect end to the war, wouldn't it...
Oh one thingy: It's Garrison divisions, not Guards, right? when I see Guards I think Soviet special forces.
My bad was, when I was writing the update I thought of them as 'divisions on guard duty'. Then I've realized that Soviets had special forces called Guards.
To be honest I think Soviets are doooooooomed. With lines hundreds of kilometers behind encircled Moscow I doubt there's any chance they'll see their supplies again and if we moved their capital Moscow will fall and they'll fire bitter peace. And situation where they can only place units in Moscow to make it even bigger fortress due to game mechanics seems dumb. To be honest I am not sure how to handle this.
Sounds like they are doomed if you do, doomed if you don't. currently, their army will starve and the Axis will slowly press across Siberia to take Vladiwostok and knock em out. Or they storm Moscow and finish it right now. Maybe the latter is more realistic, but do you guys stand a chance then?
The only possible chance I see it taking Berlin, and not by paradrop I mean. A huge offensive that smashes through all of Germany in a few weeks is all that can save the Russians. So I'd say get those troops moving fast and pray you get to Berlin before the Germans find a way to kill Stalin, like by bombing Moscow to shreds.
The only possible chance I see it taking Berlin, and not by paradrop I mean. A huge offensive that smashes through all of Germany in a few weeks is all that can save the Russians. So I'd say get those troops moving fast and pray you get to Berlin before the Germans find a way to kill Stalin, like by bombing Moscow to shreds.