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Straight into the the nest of evil, with little room for manuever, facing the fully rested, fully replenished and experienced German army?
That almost makes the Italian option seem like a good choice. Indigo will not be directed towards the shores of Italy, the coasts of France, or the harbour of Kiel, because that is where the Germans expects us to land.
As I mentioned before, Indigo will take place near a major port and airfield. One of the immediate objectives of Indigo is for American marines to land, and establish a solid beachhead. After that have been achieved, they are to cross a major river and seize a vital city and its even more vital ports. The long term objectives of Indigo will be revealed in a update soon.
Cookies for anyone who can guess which port I'm talking about. A brownie to anyone who can correctly predict which province I intend to land on.
Is it a Churchill-approved landing near Pola to seize Venice and whatever Yugoslav ports are right there?
Calais and Antwerp are too heavily garrisoned. Frankly put, Germany expects us to land here. As for Morea, nope. Simply too little room to manuever there.
Nope. Keep guessing. American marines will land, establish a beachhead, and then cross a major river to seize a vital (lvl 10) port.
August 26th, 1944
BBC News
"This is BBC News broadcasting directly from London."
"I'm Bob Trout, and I'm here to bring you fresh news from the front. Earlier this morning, American troops landed on the shores near Narvik, a vital port in Northern Norway. They have established a beachhead, and are slowly advancing to seize the surrounding mountains near the landing zone."
"Axis forces is offering heavy resistance. Aided by the hostile terrain and defensive fortifications, they have frustrated American attempts to seize Narvik."
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And so it begins...
BBC News
"This is BBC News broadcasting directly from London."
"I'm Bob Trout, and I'm here to bring you fresh news from the front. Earlier this morning, American troops landed on the shores near Narvik, a vital port in Northern Norway. They have established a beachhead, and are slowly advancing to seize the surrounding mountains near the landing zone."
"Axis forces is offering heavy resistance. Aided by the hostile terrain and defensive fortifications, they have frustrated American attempts to seize Narvik."
And so it begins...
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Be careful, Norway is connected to the rest of the Reich through Russia! You have to get a beach head before German or Finnish reinforcements arrive.
Well, since we're into guessing, I'm gonna go with the Netherlands, to get Rotterdam.. that's the only major port that makes sense to me ATM...
September 3th, 1944
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As expected, several German divisions have arrived to reinforce the defenders. The enemy has set up his artillery directly overlooking our positions. Our troops are unable to advance in the face of overwhelming firepower and numbers. The lack of air support from land based aircraft isn't making things any better.
Our troops are starting to suffer substantial casualties, and are barely advancing. With these conditions in mind, I have decided to pull the Marines back.
They will be shipped back to England for rest and resupply. I expect them to be ready for Operation Indigo by the 28th of September.
CLASSIFED, TO BE READ BY ONLY THOSE AUTHORISED
As expected, several German divisions have arrived to reinforce the defenders. The enemy has set up his artillery directly overlooking our positions. Our troops are unable to advance in the face of overwhelming firepower and numbers. The lack of air support from land based aircraft isn't making things any better.
Our troops are starting to suffer substantial casualties, and are barely advancing. With these conditions in mind, I have decided to pull the Marines back.
They will be shipped back to England for rest and resupply. I expect them to be ready for Operation Indigo by the 28th of September.
Sweden? They're not even in the Axis. The Balts? Can't do that, the Belt is in German hands. Pull a Dragoon? Can't do that either, southern France is too heavily garrisoned. Brittany? Too heavily garrisoned, not to mention that the peninsular is a nasty chokepoint.
Well, I gambled and lost...
Too heavily garrisoned with German troops.
Nope. You'll all find out the province targeted by Indigo in the next update. I'm pleased with the fact that none of you have figured it out already. If you lads can't do it, I'm very sure the Nazis won't either. :ninja:
Take a look at my first update. http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum...Allied-AAR&p=14426889&viewfull=1#post14426889. Take a look at the map. And start thinking, where would an Allied commander assaulting Fortress Europe land? The place got to be next to a major port. The surrounding area must have defensible terrain, so we can hold the line, and tie up German troops for another operation that will encircle them. The surrounding provinces/area must also have decent room for manuever.
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Land south of Lisbon and go from there? Since Iberia is Axis allied rather than Germany proper, it'd make sense that the rather poor Iberian countries would field aging and inadequate numbers of infantry, and the eventual Panzer columns moving south would be tied up in the hills of Spain. The Pyrenees would also make a good defensive line once Spain has been liberated as well.
Speaking of which, I assume Angola and Mozambique have been seized, right?
Speaking of which, I assume Angola and Mozambique have been seized, right?
Angola and Mozambique has been seized yes.
Also you just hit jackpot. Lisbon is the port targeted by Operation Indigo, and I plan to land in the province directly south of it.
Here is your brownie as I promised. Mhmmm, just look at that thing...
October 15th, 1944
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied nations: You are about to embark on a Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. With the might of the free world behind you, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, and the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely and ruthlessly.
The year is 1944. Much has happened since the Nazis embarked on their quest to enslave the world. One by one, the free nations of Europe fell victim to the Nazi onslaught. Over the last five years, a shroud of darkness has descended over Europe. But now the tide is turning! Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men.
Our task will not be a easy one, but it is a task that we have to undertake for the sake of mankind. This is a Crusade, a Great Crusade, the Final and Last Crusade against evil itself. The very fate of the world lies on your shoulders.
I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than complete Victory!
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
- Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, Dwight D. Eisenhower
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BBC News
"This is BBC News broadcasting directly from London."
"I'm Bob Trout, and I'm here to bring you breaking news from the front. Earlier this morning, at three o'clock, Allied forces invaded Europe. I repeat, Allied forces has invaded Europe. As I'm speaking, Allied troops are storming the beaches near Setubal, a city in Portugal, south of the Portugese capital of Lisbon. A solid beachhead has been established as Allied troops pour in-land, supported by naval artillery and aircraft."
"Today, Fortress Europe is no more. For today, the valiant men of the free world has torn down its walls. Today, the free peoples of the world are one step closer towards final victory."
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This is it. There is no turning back now.
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied nations: You are about to embark on a Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. With the might of the free world behind you, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, and the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely and ruthlessly.
The year is 1944. Much has happened since the Nazis embarked on their quest to enslave the world. One by one, the free nations of Europe fell victim to the Nazi onslaught. Over the last five years, a shroud of darkness has descended over Europe. But now the tide is turning! Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men.
Our task will not be a easy one, but it is a task that we have to undertake for the sake of mankind. This is a Crusade, a Great Crusade, the Final and Last Crusade against evil itself. The very fate of the world lies on your shoulders.
I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than complete Victory!
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
- Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, Dwight D. Eisenhower
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BBC News
"This is BBC News broadcasting directly from London."
"I'm Bob Trout, and I'm here to bring you breaking news from the front. Earlier this morning, at three o'clock, Allied forces invaded Europe. I repeat, Allied forces has invaded Europe. As I'm speaking, Allied troops are storming the beaches near Setubal, a city in Portugal, south of the Portugese capital of Lisbon. A solid beachhead has been established as Allied troops pour in-land, supported by naval artillery and aircraft."
"Today, Fortress Europe is no more. For today, the valiant men of the free world has torn down its walls. Today, the free peoples of the world are one step closer towards final victory."
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This is it. There is no turning back now.
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...and then to the Seine, and then the Rhine, and then Berlin!
Will you re-try the Narvik landings once Iberia is secure? The risk of reinforcement would be lower now that Germany has an active front again.
Hm..... I wonder how long will it take to the Germans to reach the new frontline; in the meantime grab as much land as you can.