The greatest gamble - A German AAR

[King]

Originally posted by Deserteur
Just invade GB after you have defeated Russia

I got a problem with that, not enough Transport ships to land much more than a few divisions. The UK normally keeps quite a few divisions at home to counter such a contigenicy. Men are good, but not that good.

 

[Earl Uhtred]

Christ, I haven't wanted anything this badly since Princess Margaret died... great stuff as ever, King.

 

[unmerged(10868)]

This is very good, what took the American's so long to enter the war? Know what caused them to enter?

Two suggestions:
1. Make peace with as many nations as possible try to make it a Germany and allies v. Soviet conflict.

2. Try to get Argentina into the war, even if they do nothing a front in the Americas should draw attention from Europe and Asia.

 

[unmerged(9895)]

Great Job, I cant wait to see the reaction of the allies once the Russians give in to your mighty German army. Just one small question, are the Japanese attacking the Russian on the far eastern front or have they avoided that move?

 

[unmerged(11365)]

I'm thoroughly enjoying the AAR King. Keep up the good work! The suspense for the upcoming spring offensive in the East is incredible...pretty much your last gasp offensive over there if the manpower situation is as serious as it sounds. Victory or defeat for you will be found in the next 9 months...loving every minute of it!

 

[Deserteur]

Originally posted by King


I got a problem with that, not enough Transport ships to land much more than a few divisions. The UK normally keeps quite a few divisions at home to counter such a contigenicy. Men are good, but not that good.

you could build more transports while you are still engaged in Russia. Then you will have enough when Russia is defeated.

 

[Petrarca]

Originally posted by JPesterfield
This is very good, what took the American's so long to enter the war? Know what caused them to enter?

Two suggestions:
1. Make peace with as many nations as possible try to make it a Germany and allies v. Soviet conflict.

2. Try to get Argentina into the war, even if they do nothing a front in the Americas should draw attention from Europe and Asia.

1. What other nations are involved besides the Allies that actually make a difference?

2. That would be suicidal for Argentina. If things are going historical down south, then it looks like this:
Argentina's air force is composed of P-26s- obsolete planes that were so old the Filipino Army was ditching them; Brazil had P-40s (not that great but still modern) and B-26s.
Argentina's calvary was literally calvary; Brazil, America's friend down there, was being armed by the Americans.
Wouldn't getting Argetina into the war, if the junta down there was stupid enough to join, be useless as Brazil with some US supplies could probably beat the stuffing out of the Argentines and install a pro-Allied gov't?

Plus, if King loses the war he'll need Argentina to still be around...

 

[unmerged(8839)]

Originally posted by King
The Japanese have gained the upper-hand in India again, but are losing island chains to the Austrians and Americans.

you must mean Australians, no?

 

[King]

Originally posted by olivier


you must mean Australians, no?

Them as well.

 

[unmerged(8839)]

My goodness, King, you're faster than the speeding bullet to answer questions...impressive...

 

[Petrarca]

I am extraordinarily pleased by the progress in the Pacific, it seems to be following a course well within the historical guidelines.

Originally posted by King

France did defedn the Rhine. The did not defend the Belgium Frontier.

I hope you understand that my confusion resulted from this quote

13th January 1940
Berlin

With The French Army in the South fighting the Italians there was no one watching the northern border. The tanks had an unopposed run at Paris. 10 days later France had surrendered. Belgium too had seen the light and reoragnised their government there government to one more liked by Germany. They also promised to deliver large amount of raw materials to Germany. [/b]

And this one...

He said something he shoudln't of done. Caused people to turn against the regime. I did give a lot of thought to shooting him for it.

I find this wonderful. I will look forward to purging those who do not perform well for the Motherland in our struggle against fascist imperialism.

 

[Petrarca]

Originally posted by Deserteur


you could build more transports while you are still engaged in Russia. Then you will have enough when Russia is defeated.

That's a hard job to do, build up enough naval forces and the requisit doctrine within a year to invade Great Britain. Hasn't been done in almost 900 years with good reason- the RN, and now the RAF.

 

[King]

Originally posted by Petrarca
I am extraordinarily pleased by the progress in the Pacific, it seems to be following a course well within the historical guidelines.

I hope you understand that my confusion resulted from this quote

Ahh well I consider the Rhine to be the France-German frontier, not the one with Belgium. The Answer to the question is of course that France did not have enough men to be strong everywhere.

 

[King]

27th July 1943

Moscow

Hitler walked though the devastation of Red Square. The War in the East was as good as over. Already divisions had been withdrawn to Strength the Western frontier and Rundstedt's Mountain Army was being redeployed to the Persian border with 2 armored corps to support them. This would Germany's next target. Hitler thought back to the anxious days in his head quarters listening to the reports as they came in. With winter finishing early The Attack began on the 10th of April. The northern pincer struck fast and struck quickly, in the south things did not go as well. Strong Russian resistance and frantic counter attack slowed down the attack. By the middle of June Paulus and Manstein had closed the southern half of the trap and Block was ready to begin his assault. Block was given 22 divisions for the task, his own 12 artillery heavy divisions and 10 regular infantry divisions. The fighting was bloody but with the troops cut off the result was never in doubt. Even with the storming of Moscow, Russia had refused to come to terms. However the once great Red Army was dealt a body blow trying to defend Moscow and German forces had driven on to the Ural. There Hitler called the army to halt and defend, Russia was beaten and there was no point pushing on into Siberia. No the baulk of Russian mineral and manufacturing resources were now in German hands Russia would not recover without help and that help was to the west of Germany not east.

Hitler had also taken the decision to go for Goring's Naval Bomber force. They would be ready for the Autumn and there first target would be the large American fleet currently loitering off the coast of North Africa near Gibraltar. This would help his Italian allies prosecute a war they had single failed to prosecute themselves.

 

[Petrarca]

Originally posted by King


Ahh well I consider the Rhine to be the France-German frontier, not the one with Belgium. The Answer to the question is of course that France did not have enough men to be strong everywhere.

When you said northern border, I thought you included the Rhine, border between France and Germany as we all know, in that category along with the Belgian border. I see know.

 

[Ebusitanus]

Originally posted by olivier
My goodness, King, you're faster than the speeding bullet to answer questions...impressive...

He hasn´t answered nor given any clue to my questions on the prior page though. Am I sadly to close to the mark and is that entrenched behind the NDA?

 

[unmerged(9895)]

Good Job, you are single handedly writing the Idiots Guide to Beating the Snot out of the Soviet Union. The Russian are on the run and Stalin himself must be suffering from frost bite. Now just put it to those pesky Americans and the world is yours

 

[Pdubya]

Next AAR suggestion for you King...

Nice work so far by the way.

I think it would be interesting, from a game balance point-of-view, to see you lead the Soviets in the game. I would be interested in the strategies and outcomes.

Just a thought,

Pdubya

 

[MagicBacon]

My my, is there nothing that can stop these fascists?

 

[unmerged(10868)]

1. What other nations are involved besides the Allies that actually make a difference?

I meant try to make peace with the Americans, British, etc. but not the Soviets. Seperate peace should be possible.