The Struggle for the East - A BICE MP AAR

[Belgiumruler]

This MP game is set in a different setting then most MP games. First, it uses BICE, which makes terrain and weather more important, second, it's set around Asia, with no players in Europe. We have sessions in the weekends and on Wednesdays, and are still looking for more players.

Players:

USSR:
USA: German Kaiser
Communist China: Belgiumruler
Japan: Kadanz
Australia: Schweppenburg
Nationalist China: Bonaparti

House Rules:
- The Sovjet Western front against Germany must be under AI control, to prevent the player blitzing Germany early and then sending everything east.
- USA must provide around 20% of it's IC to the UK using Lend Lease. Starting in 1940.
- No doomstacks (no more then 8 capitals and 16 screens in a fleet)
- USA cannot enter the war before historical date, unless Japan attacks anybody else then China early on.
- No para dropping Capitals or cutting of retreating units with Paratroopers.
- Japan must end the war in china as fast as possible, and it isn't allowed to make it last longer then needed for experience.
- Japan must declare war on China at historical date.
- Decisions and events like "do you want sea mines/revolts" must be set to yes
- BICE decision must be fired and be set on normal
- Only the Chinas and the Soviet Union or allowed to invade the Japanese home Islands directly, the other first need to take Iwo Jima before being allowed to invade Japan.​

 

[Belgiumruler]

Table of Contents:

Communist China: Chapter I
Communist China: Chapter II
Communist China: Chapter III
Republic of China: Chapter I
Empire of Japan: Chapter I​

 

[Belgiumruler]

Communist China: Chapter I​

First, let's start with my cabinet, which is not so very interesting, but I have to show something, right?

As for my production, I'm producing Pill Boxes on my border with fake China (not in Ya'an though), as well as AAA after Bonaparti decided to bomb my units. I'm also producing highly secret divisions, who will crush anything on his way. About research, well, that's classified.

For some strange and unknown reason, Japan annexed Manchuoko, we don't care for now, Japan can be used to invade fake China giving us a opportunity to force them to fight on two fronts.

While our nation was having no Great War experience, it seemed like the fake Chinese also lacked it...

And to end this update, the advance of the glorious People's army after fighting a one month long battle, which was the first real battle since the start of the game.

This Session also featured a dice rolling competition between me and Bonaparti, and of course, I won with 5-3.​

 

[Ikarases]

Subbed.

 

[Schweppenburg]

As this is my first MP to participate in, I will follow this AAR closely. Just hoping to let the Australians blossom in peace and everlasting happiness. Peace!!!!

 

[feye1]

Follow this one.

 

[bonaparti]

Republic of China Part 1

Apparently some of my screenshots disappeared. none of the battles and land loses are in this update.

My Glorious Chinese government and the laws I implemented. (Now I have specialized training).

The Rebels in the north outnumber my soldiers and have better training.
My soldiers have the spirit of the nation in their hearts and this held the
communist rebels of my lands for a long time.

My army is not that big and most of my soldiers are conscripts or
loyalist militia.

I decided to upgrade the conscripts to a real fighting force so we can beat back
the rebels or the Japanese army that assembles outside my borders.

First I got an event to build civilian transports I will need them later.

The Japanese army now has full control over Manchukuo and hundred thousands of their soldiers are now ready to invade
this does not look good.

 

[GreatUberGeek]

Subbed! I think Br might defeat you, Bonaparti!

 

[bonaparti]

Subbed! I think Br might defeat you, Bonaparti!

what are you talking about hehe... I will totaly win I got my inf brigades now

 

[Avindian]

Cool stuff, and I love a good MP AAR. Subbed!

 

[Kadanz]

Empire of Japan part 1


Behold the Imperial Japanese council.

With the war with China in sight, the Japanse government has taken the necessary steps to assure Japanese victory over China...and also the first step in Japanese dominance in all of Asia.

Battleplans are being made...

Chief of the army, Kanin Kotohito assured a swift japanese victory at the border. By taking the port province and opening up access to the east of the Chinese lines. The second part of the plan is to swing 3 Japanese inf corpses around the flanks with 3 Cav corpses leading the charge, hoping to cut the retreat of the defending Chinese forces...

Your emperor requires soldiers!

Sometimes politics are not enough. And rivalries are settled on the battlefield. For Japan is mighty, and it's time to give the world a taste of our glorious Japanese warmachine...Therefor the japanese government has ordered the expansion of the Imperial Japanese army. People are ready to die for their emperor!

I think it includes a boat?

(I'm building carriers too, I just decided not to show it yet since I don't want to give everything away...)

In order to safeguard Japanese possesions in the pacific...and with the silly Americans looming across the pacific green with envy. The Japanese naval minister, Fujita Hisanori asked the government to expand the navy aswell. War with America is not inevitable...and we must be ready to contain and annihilate those men recruited from jails and insane asylums. (I got that from the pacific series)

Modifications...

While the initial battleplan was already perfect. Our respected minister of the army, Kanin Kotohito, added another detail to the initial plan to further assure a faster Japanese succes on the border. The western Japanese troops were ordered to retreat back and take up positions further inland...hoping to trick the Chinese to come to them while the main Japanese thrust comes on their eastern flank...


The emperor thanks you for reading! Next part within few days.

 

[Belgiumruler]

Good update Kadanz! Mine will arrive Soonish

 

[cyberalien18]

Subbed ;P

This is looking good.

 

[Belgiumruler]

let's make a deal lurkers, if I get enough comments, I update!

 

[GermanKaiser]

Sub

 

[Ikarases]

let's make a deal lurkers, if I get enough comments, I update!

*unsubs*

 

[Hallongren]

let's make a deal lurkers, if I get enough comments, I update!

NEVER!!

Aw, damn it to hell

 

[RazvyLord]

let's make a deal lurkers, if I get enough comments, I update!

When is "enough" truly enough?

 

[Belgiumruler]

When is "enough" truly enough?

well, I update guys It seems like my trick worked!

 

[Belgiumruler]

Communist China: Chapter II​

In November 1936, the Communist Army was again attacking. Tongchuan was the new battleground now, and each time the fake Chinese where defeated, new hordes of them arrived. On the 15th of December, we decided it was enough, and we signed peace with the fake Chinese. Of course, we made a deal with Japan first. The second united front was formed, and 20 days later, we were kicked out of it again.

Boats! We can build escorts for our fishing Boats!

On 11 February, we backstabbed China and invaded Shanxi. Also, our new Super Heavy Artillery Pieces where deployed. If we could only find a way to move them quickly... We don't have much railways you know.

We started a massive Offensive, with success in the north but failure in the East. China also decided to bomb us with a light bomber.

The front after almost half a year of war, in June 1937.

When Japan attacked the fake Chinese, we decided to show we are the peacekeepers of Asia. We did this by signing a non-aggression pact with the filthy Capitalist Aussies.

On 28 September 1937, the plan I made with Japan worked! The bulk of the Chinese army is encircled, and I will gain Southern China and Shanxi as a reward from Japan!