fighting the bear will be harder than the brits i think
well for the moment they are friendly , at least
well for the moment they are friendly , at least
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I'm thinking that, having locked the door in India, Ian will do the same in the Pacific by conquering New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand and then island-hopping all the way to Hawaii. Then settle down to build up armoured forces and wait for the Soviets. Better edit the game file to allow play past '48 as well.
British India, if not outright finished, appears to be well in hand and finding such a paltry US fleet is heartening as well (as long as it can be assumed it's paltry because you bombed everything decent to the seabed of the Pacific). Now, will that be enough to offset developments in Manchuria? Time will tell. At least you've managed to send a clear message to the Poles - if they invade with infantry brigades, you can certainly send them scurrying.
June 1946
Fighting the Poles in Manchukuo
During June Polish troops continued with their incursions into Manchukuo but were successfully beaten back by Japanese infantry.
India,end of June
Japanese supply ships sunk in the Pacific
Happy hunting for Ozawa in the north-west Indian Ocean
Throughout June Ozawa's carrier fleet intercepted and sunk numerous British ships in the north-east Indian Ocean.
Fighting the Poles in Manchukuo
During June Polish troops continued with their incursions into Manchukuo but were successfully beaten back by Japanese infantry.
India,end of June
Japanese supply ships sunk in the Pacific
Happy hunting for Ozawa in the north-west Indian Ocean
Throughout June Ozawa's carrier fleet intercepted and sunk numerous British ships in the north-east Indian Ocean.
July 1946
The Battle Of Bharuch
There was fierce fighting as Japanese troops closed-in on British forces trapped in the Indian province of Bharuch.
Fighting continues against Polish forces in Manchukuo
India,end of July
Threat to Japanese merchant shipping remains
The Battle Of Bharuch
There was fierce fighting as Japanese troops closed-in on British forces trapped in the Indian province of Bharuch.
Fighting continues against Polish forces in Manchukuo
India,end of July
Threat to Japanese merchant shipping remains
I didn't think so, at first but it seems that capturing Bombay was the straw that broken the British camel's back.
I'm looking forward to read, how you plan to deal with the Polish forces. It's a long border and you won't be able to guard the whole length of it efficiently.
I'm looking forward to read, how you plan to deal with the Polish forces. It's a long border and you won't be able to guard the whole length of it efficiently.
The news is that Tojo will be presenting his plans to the Japanese Ministers within the next couple of hours!
Tojo outlines military strategy to Japanese Ministers
Tojo and the Japanese cabinet pose for a photo after their meeting
Occupation Strategies
The first topic to be discussed at the meeting was Japan's occupation strategies.The recent shift in how Japan governs its occupied territories is set to continue and in many cases expanded.With Japan's manpower resources stretched to their limit it is imperative that "all people of the Imperial Empire contribute to the great victory".It is hoped that by granting more power and freedom to the people of the occupied nations,in return,more will be willing to serve Japan.It is also hoped that this new political strategy will reduce partisan activity and free up more Japanese troops from anti-rebel operations.
Following the defeat of the British in India Japan quickly set about forging and strengthening relationships with pro-Japanese officials and Indian army officers in the hope that many thousands of Indian nationals can be persuaded to fight for Japan
Tojo's two-fold strategy
Tojo's general strategy is two-fold,defensive on mainland Asia and offensive in the Pacific.It is clear that Japan does not yet have the capability to go on the offensive against the Soviet Union and indeed Tojo is hoping that the Russians refrain from openly declaring war against the Japanese until at least the summer of 1947.But while the threat exists and grows it is vital that Japan protects its empire from invasion from the north.
Mainland Asia
The construction of a huge series of defensive fortifications(what Tojo calls "the Great Wall of Asia")has already begun.The first series of fortifications have recently been completed on the north Korean peninsula and in north-east China.Once completed it is hoped that Japan will have strong defensive positions stretching from Korea in the east to Persia in the west.This is essentially a fall-back position should a major Russian offensive materialise.
Early defensive positions completed in north-east China
Communist China and Manchukuo
Should Russia declare war Japanese forces are ready to quickly defeat Communist China.In addition,if a large-scale Soviet offensive begins Japanese forces would withdraw from Manchukuo to the prepared defensive positions in Korea and north-east China.
Japanese forces on the border of Communist China
New troops for the Imperial Army
It is obvious that Japan cannot put together an army as big as the Soviet's.Likewise,Japan cannot hope to achieve victory against Russia with tanks.Instead the focus of Japans military production for mainland Asia will be highly-trained mountain troops and a large increase in infantry anti-tank capabilities.Much of the terrain in northern Asia is unsuitable for the Russian armored divisions whereas large numbers of mountain troops and infantry strong in anti-tank weaponry could pose a serious threat to the Red Army.
New Japanese mountain troops training in the Himalayas
There will be limited production of new tanks.With recent advances in tank technology it is hoped that several new tank divisions can be completed which could be used to back up Japanese infantry in any future Japanese-Russian conflict.
Indian Ocean
Tojo has pressed for invasion plans of the British islands of the Maldives and Diego Garcia to be drawn up.The capture of these islands would reduce the threat to Japanese shipping in the Indian Ocean.
Strategy in the Pacific
The key to Japanese victory in the Pacific is the maintenance and indeed the expansion of naval power.By controlling the seas Allied offensives will be severely inhibited and the likelihood of Japanese offensives achieving positive outcomes will be greatly increased.To this end,Japan is currently constructing new aircraft carriers and battleships,the first of which should be completed and ready within the next few months.
One of the new Imperial Navy battleships currently under construction
Submarines
While Japan's submarines have yet to have any real significant influence in the Pacific war,new technological advances have persuaded Tojo to agree to authorising the production of new submarines.
Invasion Plans
Tojo announced to his ministers that in due course Japan would control "every single rock in the Pacific'.Plans are currently being drawn up to invade Celebes and the islands west of New Guinea and the Marianas Islands.If successful then invasions of the Caroline Islands and the Marshall Islands will be carried out.Discussions are still proceeding regarding New Guinea.
Tojo and the Japanese cabinet pose for a photo after their meeting
Occupation Strategies
The first topic to be discussed at the meeting was Japan's occupation strategies.The recent shift in how Japan governs its occupied territories is set to continue and in many cases expanded.With Japan's manpower resources stretched to their limit it is imperative that "all people of the Imperial Empire contribute to the great victory".It is hoped that by granting more power and freedom to the people of the occupied nations,in return,more will be willing to serve Japan.It is also hoped that this new political strategy will reduce partisan activity and free up more Japanese troops from anti-rebel operations.
Following the defeat of the British in India Japan quickly set about forging and strengthening relationships with pro-Japanese officials and Indian army officers in the hope that many thousands of Indian nationals can be persuaded to fight for Japan
Tojo's two-fold strategy
Tojo's general strategy is two-fold,defensive on mainland Asia and offensive in the Pacific.It is clear that Japan does not yet have the capability to go on the offensive against the Soviet Union and indeed Tojo is hoping that the Russians refrain from openly declaring war against the Japanese until at least the summer of 1947.But while the threat exists and grows it is vital that Japan protects its empire from invasion from the north.
Mainland Asia
The construction of a huge series of defensive fortifications(what Tojo calls "the Great Wall of Asia")has already begun.The first series of fortifications have recently been completed on the north Korean peninsula and in north-east China.Once completed it is hoped that Japan will have strong defensive positions stretching from Korea in the east to Persia in the west.This is essentially a fall-back position should a major Russian offensive materialise.
Early defensive positions completed in north-east China
Communist China and Manchukuo
Should Russia declare war Japanese forces are ready to quickly defeat Communist China.In addition,if a large-scale Soviet offensive begins Japanese forces would withdraw from Manchukuo to the prepared defensive positions in Korea and north-east China.
Japanese forces on the border of Communist China
New troops for the Imperial Army
It is obvious that Japan cannot put together an army as big as the Soviet's.Likewise,Japan cannot hope to achieve victory against Russia with tanks.Instead the focus of Japans military production for mainland Asia will be highly-trained mountain troops and a large increase in infantry anti-tank capabilities.Much of the terrain in northern Asia is unsuitable for the Russian armored divisions whereas large numbers of mountain troops and infantry strong in anti-tank weaponry could pose a serious threat to the Red Army.
New Japanese mountain troops training in the Himalayas
There will be limited production of new tanks.With recent advances in tank technology it is hoped that several new tank divisions can be completed which could be used to back up Japanese infantry in any future Japanese-Russian conflict.
Indian Ocean
Tojo has pressed for invasion plans of the British islands of the Maldives and Diego Garcia to be drawn up.The capture of these islands would reduce the threat to Japanese shipping in the Indian Ocean.
Strategy in the Pacific
The key to Japanese victory in the Pacific is the maintenance and indeed the expansion of naval power.By controlling the seas Allied offensives will be severely inhibited and the likelihood of Japanese offensives achieving positive outcomes will be greatly increased.To this end,Japan is currently constructing new aircraft carriers and battleships,the first of which should be completed and ready within the next few months.
One of the new Imperial Navy battleships currently under construction
Submarines
While Japan's submarines have yet to have any real significant influence in the Pacific war,new technological advances have persuaded Tojo to agree to authorising the production of new submarines.
Invasion Plans
Tojo announced to his ministers that in due course Japan would control "every single rock in the Pacific'.Plans are currently being drawn up to invade Celebes and the islands west of New Guinea and the Marianas Islands.If successful then invasions of the Caroline Islands and the Marshall Islands will be carried out.Discussions are still proceeding regarding New Guinea.
With all that construction of fortifications, anti tank units and heavy ships, what is the air force going to to? It'd be probably a good idea to also set up a number of airfields near the asian wall, to suppoer the infantry.
Other than that, it seems Tojo knows what he is doing. Denying the British their forward bases is reasonable and moving down the Pacific to ultimately liberate New Zealand and Australia are vital steps for the greater Asian hemisphere. If Tojo feels he has the ships, he could even try to occupy Midway and Hawaii, threatening the US coast and denying them their forward Pacific bases.
Other than that, it seems Tojo knows what he is doing. Denying the British their forward bases is reasonable and moving down the Pacific to ultimately liberate New Zealand and Australia are vital steps for the greater Asian hemisphere. If Tojo feels he has the ships, he could even try to occupy Midway and Hawaii, threatening the US coast and denying them their forward Pacific bases.
I think a few garrisons should suffice once occupied.That's why complete naval control is necessary.So that the US navy is not capable of supporting re-invasions.
Yes,the new airfields will be constructed in the right places.The air force will also be used to support Pacific invasions when range and supplies are suitable.Remember that my IC far outstrips my manpower allowance so the fortification constructions are not at the expense of units.Also, there is currently a lot of investment in expanding naval bases and coastal fortifications.
You are investing into forts on a line that long?
Wouldn't mobile units or planes be more useful in the long run? After all, you cannot rebuild the Maginot line in less than five years, can you?
Wouldn't mobile units or planes be more useful in the long run? After all, you cannot rebuild the Maginot line in less than five years, can you?
If you still have excessive IC, you could as well consider improving infrastructure near the wall, but I bet you've already thought of that. Other than that,you could try to build a network of fortifications in case the Russians break through somewhere... or to intentionally create pockets where you could destroy Russian formations, but given your low manpower levels, that's probably too expensive.
He doesn't have the manpower for units. Fortifications means at least he isn't wasting IC doing nothing!
Yes,there are also some infrastructure improvements underway
Exactly.
When war with Russia eventually arrives,theoretically they could attack anywhere from Persia to the Pacific coast.
And if Stalin decideds to start a war, he's knocking on some very solid earthworks before getting anywhere.
Interesting to read about your grand strategy, instead of the day-to-day tactical developments. It seems the situation has come nicely under control (at least for the moment, as long as the Soviets stay on their side of the border).
How would you rate the American threat at this time?
How would you rate the American threat at this time?
Is Dailan really that worthwhile to get seperate forts right away? Also why the bulge in northern Lanzhou?
MTNs are not really efficient when Manpower is limiting you... INF cost much less, in fact so much less that they can more than make up for their worse modifiers...
Or even ART. At the end of the timespan they hardly require more supplies, but are even cheaper in manpower and provide even more bang per man ;-)
MTNs are not really efficient when Manpower is limiting you... INF cost much less, in fact so much less that they can more than make up for their worse modifiers...
Or even ART. At the end of the timespan they hardly require more supplies, but are even cheaper in manpower and provide even more bang per man ;-)