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Finally, the million strong militias have been disbanded
What's next? Madagascar?
After Arabia,the attention will shift back to Russia.These last 'excursions' have only been to get the war industry up and running.
Isn't there a giant energy province in the Belgian Congo? It might be wise to take that one...
Holy smackers! In the screenshot from the first battle on the Arabian Peninsula, it states that Oman had 123k troops! Where'd they find the manpower?!?
Good job busting the antiquated farmers with their sheep and rifles. I'm impressed that you're still thinking offensively, even with the multi-million Russian host parked on your front step. Have the extra energy resources (not so much the stockpiles, but rather the day-to-day gain) been worth the continued commitment of troops, supplies and convoys to safeguard your African possessions (my guess is 'Yes', but I still wanted to ask)?
Good job busting the antiquated farmers with their sheep and rifles. I'm impressed that you're still thinking offensively, even with the multi-million Russian host parked on your front step. Have the extra energy resources (not so much the stockpiles, but rather the day-to-day gain) been worth the continued commitment of troops, supplies and convoys to safeguard your African possessions (my guess is 'Yes', but I still wanted to ask)?
These campaigns against South Africa and Saudi Arabia show that the allies are not very united. They campaign for your destruction but they don't help defend each-other.
There is little to gain from any advance against Russia in Asia: not many resources, not many key cities and poor infrastructure to supply your Armies as you advance.
Perhaps this provides an opportunity for Tojo? What would it take to force the UK to surrender? Now that you are in South Africa, it is not far (perhaps one or two staging ports, to be able to attack the UK itself. Then the rest of Europe and then attack Russia from the traditional direction.
There is little to gain from any advance against Russia in Asia: not many resources, not many key cities and poor infrastructure to supply your Armies as you advance.
Perhaps this provides an opportunity for Tojo? What would it take to force the UK to surrender? Now that you are in South Africa, it is not far (perhaps one or two staging ports, to be able to attack the UK itself. Then the rest of Europe and then attack Russia from the traditional direction.
July 1953
The Invasion of Arabia
During July,Japanese forces continued their advance on the Arabian peninsula.However,large numbers of militia troops and difficult terrain meant that the the advance was slow.
Large Yemeni militia force defends San'a'
The Battle of Ataq
Saudi militia slow down the Japanese advance at Ash-Sharqiyah
The fight for San'a' continues
Saudi militia continue to hold up the Japanese advance
Japanese light tank rolls across the desert
Japanese infantry in a desert trench
Japanese troops enter San'a'
After a three week long battle,Yemeni troops were forced to withdraw from San'a' after suffering horrendous casualties.
Japanese paratroopers deploy to Karachi
In a bid to quicken the advance in Arabia,Tojo ordered the deployment of three airborne divisions to the region.
Yemen Surrenders!
Despite fighting bravely for three weeks,Yemen was eventually forced to surrender on the 21st July following the fall of San'a'
Japanese airborne assault on Ad Dammam
Japanese bombers attack Saudi troops
Japanese paratroopers capture Ad Dammam
The Battle of Al Mahakik
Arabia:July 31st
The Pacific
Japanese naval bombers assist in the defence of New Caledonia against an American attack
The Invasion of Arabia
During July,Japanese forces continued their advance on the Arabian peninsula.However,large numbers of militia troops and difficult terrain meant that the the advance was slow.
Large Yemeni militia force defends San'a'
The Battle of Ataq
Saudi militia slow down the Japanese advance at Ash-Sharqiyah
The fight for San'a' continues
Saudi militia continue to hold up the Japanese advance
Japanese light tank rolls across the desert
Japanese infantry in a desert trench
Japanese troops enter San'a'
After a three week long battle,Yemeni troops were forced to withdraw from San'a' after suffering horrendous casualties.
Japanese paratroopers deploy to Karachi
In a bid to quicken the advance in Arabia,Tojo ordered the deployment of three airborne divisions to the region.
Yemen Surrenders!
Despite fighting bravely for three weeks,Yemen was eventually forced to surrender on the 21st July following the fall of San'a'
Japanese airborne assault on Ad Dammam
Japanese bombers attack Saudi troops
Japanese paratroopers capture Ad Dammam
The Battle of Al Mahakik
Arabia:July 31st
The Pacific
Japanese naval bombers assist in the defence of New Caledonia against an American attack
Yes,production is moving ahead at full speed,though the energy supplies won't last forever.
There certainly will be no attack on the UK for now,and it wouldn't be wise to attack Russia from Europe,let alone trying to conquer Europe at present.
So what do you plan to do next if the Russian AI really does not attack your defenses? Conquer the rest of the world?
Wow. First sheep-stacks, now camel-stacks. Some things never seem to change. Congratulations on your progress against numerically superior enemies.
I'm looking forward reading about your plans to make the Bear leave his new cave.
I've seen a few leaderless Japanese units lately (Marines in South Africa and CAS in Arabia). Do you have too few commanders or don't you have them auto-assigned?
I'm looking forward reading about your plans to make the Bear leave his new cave.
I've seen a few leaderless Japanese units lately (Marines in South Africa and CAS in Arabia). Do you have too few commanders or don't you have them auto-assigned?
Excellent progress, IanClacher,
You seem to be doing very well indeed. Can you clue us into your strategic vision of what you intend to do over the next year or two?
You seem to be doing very well indeed. Can you clue us into your strategic vision of what you intend to do over the next year or two?
Great AAR, I just read the entire thing. Well, OK, did so in a few chunks across two days.
Anyway, the last parts are a bit "confusing", when you're moving to conquer territories in Africa and Arabia ... why didn't you do that BEFORE DOWing the CSSR? Guess you changed plans or something.
The numbers of commie troops on your borders are definately frightening. At the time being, the AI appears to be unwilling to test your defenses, but should they reconsider, I'm wondering if even those strong forts can manage to hold back 50 divisions with the two to five you appear to have manned the forts with. I wonder if we'll ever find out, parts of this AAR illustrated the severe shotcomings of the HoI3 AI.
In any event, good luck and thanks for putting this AAR together.
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rezaf
Anyway, the last parts are a bit "confusing", when you're moving to conquer territories in Africa and Arabia ... why didn't you do that BEFORE DOWing the CSSR? Guess you changed plans or something.
The numbers of commie troops on your borders are definately frightening. At the time being, the AI appears to be unwilling to test your defenses, but should they reconsider, I'm wondering if even those strong forts can manage to hold back 50 divisions with the two to five you appear to have manned the forts with. I wonder if we'll ever find out, parts of this AAR illustrated the severe shotcomings of the HoI3 AI.
In any event, good luck and thanks for putting this AAR together.
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rezaf
At the time being, the AI appears to be unwilling to test your defenses, but should they reconsider, I'm wondering if even those strong forts can manage to hold back 50 divisions with the two to five you appear to have manned the forts with. I wonder if we'll ever find out, parts of this AAR illustrated the severe shotcomings of the HoI3 AI.
In any event, good luck and thanks for putting this AAR together.
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rezaf
I suspect that AI won't be smart enough to attack in stages, only committing enough divisions to max out the front width and rotating them out of assault as organization drops.
On a side note, playing Ethiopia in 1936 is masochism. Only the AI foolishness keeps it from being instantly fatal.
Wonder if any of the russian stacks are supplied? Well we will see when you attack.
It should be very limited the amount the can flow through all the mountains and the Siberian corridor.
Even If I would had thought that the Manchurians would have held much longer if supported a little by Japanese troops it might not have been feasible and anyway was not in Tojo's plan.
It should be very limited the amount the can flow through all the mountains and the Siberian corridor.
Even If I would had thought that the Manchurians would have held much longer if supported a little by Japanese troops it might not have been feasible and anyway was not in Tojo's plan.
August 1953
At Sea
During August there were a number of small sea battles in which the Imperial Navy engaged both UK and US ships.Several Allied ships were sunk during British and American attacks against Reunion Island and Aden which were successfully defended by the Japanese.
British attack Reunion
American attack on Aden
On Land
Following the defeats of Oman and Yemen,Japanese forces were able to fully concentrate their efforts against Saudi Arabia.Although progress was slow,Tojo was sure that control of the Arabian peninsula was just a few weeks away.
The Battle of Khurays
Arabia:16th August
Japanese marines land at Jiddah
In a bid to further quicken the Saudi surrender,two Japanese marine divisions landed on the Red Sea coast and seized control of the port of Jiddah.
The Battle of Ar Riyad
On the 28th August Japanese troops entered the Saudi capital.
The Battle of As Summan
More Japanese troops leave Africa
At the end of August several more marine divisions left Africa for the Middle East.Yamamoto's fleet was given orders to first intercept a British force that was attacking the Seychelles.
Saudi Arabia Surrenders!
On the 31st August Saudi Arabia surrendered to the Japanese.
The Race North
Following the Saudi surrender,Japanese forces were now starting to race northwards to face enemy troops,including Belgian's and the French,that were moving into the northernmost areas of Japan's new territory.
At Sea
During August there were a number of small sea battles in which the Imperial Navy engaged both UK and US ships.Several Allied ships were sunk during British and American attacks against Reunion Island and Aden which were successfully defended by the Japanese.
British attack Reunion
American attack on Aden
On Land
Following the defeats of Oman and Yemen,Japanese forces were able to fully concentrate their efforts against Saudi Arabia.Although progress was slow,Tojo was sure that control of the Arabian peninsula was just a few weeks away.
The Battle of Khurays
Arabia:16th August
Japanese marines land at Jiddah
In a bid to further quicken the Saudi surrender,two Japanese marine divisions landed on the Red Sea coast and seized control of the port of Jiddah.
The Battle of Ar Riyad
On the 28th August Japanese troops entered the Saudi capital.
The Battle of As Summan
More Japanese troops leave Africa
At the end of August several more marine divisions left Africa for the Middle East.Yamamoto's fleet was given orders to first intercept a British force that was attacking the Seychelles.
Saudi Arabia Surrenders!
On the 31st August Saudi Arabia surrendered to the Japanese.
The Race North
Following the Saudi surrender,Japanese forces were now starting to race northwards to face enemy troops,including Belgian's and the French,that were moving into the northernmost areas of Japan's new territory.
No plans to conquer the rest of the world.Not yet anyway...
Yes,Japan has very few commanders.I ran out a long time ago.
All the plans will be detailed in the near future for what comes next with Russia.I have been pondering over this for days...
Yes,I have thought that too.Although really I was impatient to start with Russia,and I wanted to see what they would do.But still,it doesn't really change anything.
And thanks for all the comments people.I haven't had much playing time the last few days,but that will all change by the weekend