To The Last Man II- A 1944 Japan AAR

[unmerged(148765)]

While I understand that paradrops are the only way to defeat the Americans, I can't help but feel it has become an exploit. A one without you wouldn't have won the Russians in the first place. Dig in, destroy organization with bombings and then cut off with massive paradrops.

It's been fun to observe how you have won your AAR:s partially because of bugs or glitches: first the manpower bug and now the AI:s inability to reinforce it's troops and keep a stategic reserve. Although of course I regognise a good player when I see one. I probably would have failed before you took on the Russians.

Still, I'm going to follow to the Americans bitter end!

Yes,I have previously discussed this issue and said that this AAR has been experimental more than anything.However,the glitches work both ways.The US inaction (for 20years) has led to an enormous force of 2500-3000 brigades on its own soil.There is no really viable alternative to defeat such a force.
Who knows what would have happened throughout this campaign had the AI been perhaps 50% 'smarter'.

 

[shepherd352]

Having 20% of your army as paratroopers might be an exploit in 1939 but it must be much less an exploit in 1959! I have always liked to save my limited paratroopers to sieze the one province my sweeping mobile forces will struggle to reach but this is only possible with air superiority. In a recent 1.4RC10 game, I was never abe to achieve air superiority sufficient to deliver my paras when and where I needed them. Much like real life Germany, I was forced to use them as ground forces. New patches change the reality of war.

This has been a great read. Keep up the great work!

 

[unmerged(194647)]

Great plan, PM Tojo Waiting for success of the IJA, although I'm playing '36 Nationalist China at the moment

 

[unmerged(148765)]

April 1st-April 6th 1960

The air campaign begins

On the 1st April 1960,masses of Japanese heavy bombers took to the skies across North America.

 

[unmerged(63715)]

Seeing Japanese strategical bombers flying over US cities is always a heart-warming sight ... or not.

 

[Enewald]

Revenge of the Imperial Airforce.

 

[Novea]

Seriously : Every single one of your epic use of airpower should be accompanied by this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTekzpSD3Kc

 

[unmerged(148765)]

April 8th-April 21st

Imperial Air Force Hammers US Ground Forces

 

[unmerged(148765)]

Seriously : Every single one of your epic use of airpower should be accompanied by this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTekzpSD3Kc

Yes,that is suitably dramatic(though lacking somewhat in oriental flavour)

 

[Khazorath]

You repeated one of the screenshots in your last post.

 

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April 22nd-April 25th

The air campaign continues

April 25th:The airborne invasion begins

On the morning of April 25th,Japanese transport planes took off and began to make their way to the drop zones.

Airborne invasion:central Mexico

Airborne invasion:north east US

Airborne invasion:north west Mexico

Airborne invasion:Florida

 

[Khazorath]

Dejavu

 

[unmerged(148765)]

Dejavu

Yes,it looks a little familiar doesn't it.Although IF large sections of the US army can be pocketed,they won't be left to starve for a year like the Russians.The objective is swift and decisive annhilation.

 

[Enewald]

You could have killed the entire US army in two years solemnly with your airforce.
let the last gamble begin.

 

[unmerged(63715)]

Is it a bird? Is it a snowflake? No, it's a Japanese paratrooper ... and he brought some friend along ... lots of friends, actually.

 

[unmerged(186212)]

I can't believe people are complaining about exploits in a game where he took over as Japan in mid 1944 - a desperate situation if ever there was one - and managed to conquer all of Asia, Europe Africa, and is now advancing on Disney World

 

[sprites]

the last power standing in your way
for the final push! :d

 

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April 26th

2am- Japanese paratroopers encounter US resistance

6am- Japanese forces on the Mexican front line continue to pin down the Americans

11am- The advance from Quebec sector begins

1pm- The amphibious landing at Chorpus Christi

2pm- Florida:Japanese forces attack the US army in St Petersburg while several divisions push north towards Orlando

5pm- A large attack is launched from San Fernando against the US forces in San Felipe

April 27th

1am- Under cover of darkness,Japanese marines begin to land to the west of Los Angeles

3am- In attempt to link up with the airborne divisions as quickly as possible,Japanese forces are ordered to assault US positions in Buffalo

Senmetsu- April 27th,6am

 

[unmerged(63715)]

Your North American Empire looks so ... patchy. Time to clean up that mess and paint everything a soothing ochre.

 

[Enewald]

What of simply landing in all their victory point cities?