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TURN 39b, June 21, 1942
The line in the East is again reinforced. Patience...
Fascist bombers attacked our mines in the Kuban sector last round, causing heavy MPP loss.
A red air force would come in handy now, but with the germans on level four and our red falcons still on level 0... tough call.
In the West, preparations for the liberation of Europe from Nazi-boots continue.
No air attacks this turn.
The Atlantic is swarming with German sub-wolfpacks again.
Since the bulk of the Royal Navy is in the Med protecting Egypt an Iraq, we have difficulties to keep the sealanes between Britain and the US open.
Especially since our fleet is not able to find these damned raiders...
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TURN 38b - May 31, 1942
No activity on any front.
In the East soviet forces are strengthened to 11 along the whole front, due to research-success in anti-tank weapons.
At least three german airfleets remain in the East, that leaves three in the Western theater.
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TURN 37b - End of April, 1942
East
Line is reinforced, retreat southeast of Riga behind the Dvina-river.
West
Attacks on german corps near Brest result in heavy air battles with two german airfleets positioned near Bordeaux. Enemy has level 4 jets, same as Britain and, from this turn on, the US.
Med
Nothing new to report.
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TURN 36b, April 5, 1942
East
The german corps in the rear south of Leningrad is killed by an airfleet, a tank group and an army.
A second german corps broken through north of Charkov is killed by an british expeditionary army.
The line is restrengthened and reinforced.
West
The Combined Allied Air forces start the offensive against Axis formations in the West by heavy attacks on a german corps southeast of Brest.
Med
Still everything is quiet.
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Turn 35b, March 8, 1942
-East.
Finish corps noth of Svir river destroyed by 1st Guards tank group.
Intelligence reports enemy has now level 3 aircraft.
German corps north of central mine knocked down to 2.
One more german corps northwest of Smolensk behind our lines cut off from axis lines.
Own defense line reestablished and reinforced.
-Atlantic and Med.
Still no activity.
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TURN 29a, August 17,1941
MPPs: UK 231/ USSR 465/ US 180
Germany 550/ Italy 288
War Diary of OKW:
EAST:
Finland: Fin. IV.corps advances to the Svir river, no resistance found, 14th sov.army gone.
Baltic Sea: Scharnhorst and Gneisenau battle groups engage Oktybryskaya Battle cruiser and escorts and sink it.
Army Group North: The sov. Riga garrison is defeated by units under command of Gen. Model. Riga and its port are occupied by our forces.
The three tank groups of AGr. North engage again the 3rd Minsk army north of the city, cutting it down to 2 division strength, but still not managing to destroy it.
The 14th army attacks the 1st Minsk army in the city itself, bringing it down to 8 division equivalents.
There is still a line of corps and armies of the enemy behind the Dvina river down to Minsk.
Army Group South: The Kiev garrison is smashed and the city taken by german and romanian units.
The main operation is the concentrated attack of our three tank groups here against the 1st Kiev army at the mine complex. Supported by Luftwaffe, our armored forces destroy the enemy formation and an AK takes the mine complex it defended. Our armored spearhead has outflanked the northern soviet forces and is now ready to advance north to Smolensk, to cut off the northern soviet group, or to charge south against Charkov, were enemy defense is much weaker. There is a huge gap in soviet lines between Smolensk and Charkov.
In Charkov itself, the 14th army from the finnish border is spotted.
The mines in the south are defended by corps. The italian army group is advancing on these targets, but has made no assaults as of yet.
Fremde Heere Ost reports the Red Army has now 17 ground formations available, of which 13 are in contact with our forces or at least spotted by them.
Partisans appear in the eastern part of the marshes.
WEST, NORTH, SOUTHEAST:
Nothing new to report.
German General at the Headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Heavy attacks on the Italian navy by three english aircraft carriers and several battle and cruiser groups. But no Italian formation is lost, all are damaged heavily though.
Counterattacking, the Italians manage to sink the Gloucester cruiser division and the Resolution battle group, the Nelson battle group is reduced to 20% strength, with the Nelson ablaze and heavily damaged.
But there are still the three carriers around.
A free french corps is spotted in transport ships west of Tobruk.
The enemy is readying himself for a determined attack on Tobruk.
Recon units of Tobruk garrison report new weapons and tactics employed by english infantry (UK anti-tank level 1).
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
498 MPPs collected.
Italy collected 125 MPP.
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TURN 34b, January 11, 1942
Mediterrenian:
British forces east of Tobruk retreat.
West:
No offensive operations.
East:
In Finland, the fin.Isthmus army is destroyed.
On the main front, the two broken through german corps are surrounded and attacked, with very limited results. The fascist invaders are knocked down to 7 and 6 respectively. Own losses in the effort are alarming.
Nevertheless, we establish the defense line again, soon to be breached again.
Where is the second front when one needs it most?
Its time for a change, otherwise we will loose the war in the east.
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TURN 28a, August 3, 1941
Entry: US 100 %
MPP: UK 553 USSR 554 Germany 553 Italy 163
War Diary of OKW:
EAST:
Armygroup South:
Combined attacks by italian, romanian, hungarian and german forces lead to the occupation of Odessa.
Further north, our tank groups encircle the russian group around Kiev, thereby destroying the 1st Odessa Army which counterattacked southwest of Dnjepr knee.
Infantry armies and airfleets finish a corps and one army of this group around Kiev, one more army takes heavy losses.
The Kiev garrison corps and the 3rd Kiev army are encircled by our forces and are looking forward to their destruction.
Two of our corps advance through the marshes. The 1st Kiev Army is spotted guarding the mine complex east of the marshes.
Army group North:
XXXI and XXI AK advance on Riga and encounter the 2nd Riga army. 6th army and a Pz corps join the assault, encircle the city and the Russian force is brought down to about 2 division strength.
Near Minsk, two of our Pz corps engage the 3rd Minsk army northwest of the city, causing heavy russian casualties, but failing to kill the enemy army completely.
From Minsk northwards and behind the Dvina river two corps and two armies of the enemy have taken defensive positions.
Finnish front: Finnish forces get into defensive positions. We are expecting a bolshevik onslaught here soon.
WEST, NORTH and SOUTHEAST:
Nothing to report.
German General at the Headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Italian fleet engages English Med fleet east of Malta in concentrated effort.
Surprisingly, the Italians managed to sink BBs Warspite and Barham, and sink furthermore 8 cruisers of the Gloucester cruiser division.
Only two british cruisers remain in central Med.
But a second english force west of Malta is on the way, and may join the battle soon.
It remains to be seen if the Italians will take losses as good as they inflict them.
In North Africa, english forces attack Tobruk, causing minor Italian casualties. The Free French airfleet is spotted behind the attacking english ground units. We expect more attacks here soon.
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
497 MPP collected.
Italy collected 125 MPP.
Ministry for foreign affairs reports:
USA declared war on us.
Fuhrer is not disturbed. He is quoted as saying:
America has a word written really large, the word "bluff". I dont fear their forces. If they dare to land in the West, the Wehrmacht will smash them.
[ September 22, 2003, 09:02 AM: Message edited by: Amona ]
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Turn 33b, November 30, 1941
East:
The front line units are reinforced, the line is shortened east of Kiev and at Minsk.
USSR declares war on Finland.
13th army out of Leningrad and Oktyabrsaska cruiser reduce fin.Isthmus army to 6.
Fin IV.corps is knocked down to 4 north of the lake Ladoga by 1st Guards tank, 14th army and two air fleets.
West:
1st British Bomber Command attacks Brest, encounters Bulgarian army there without inflicting damage.
Africa:
8th army and XIII corps knock down italian corps east of Tobruk to 8.
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TURN 32b, November 2, 1941
- In the Eastern theater:
Strictly defensive strategy. No attacks made, corps reinforced and line further strengthened.
- In the Med:
one corps and one army attack italian corps near Tobruk as usual.
Fleet retreats, airfleets flew no attacks this turn.
- In the Western theater/Atlantic:
no activity.
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TURN 31b, October 5, 1941
In the east, the line of corps is reinforced and repositioned. One enemy tank group has reached the west bank of the Dnjepr. No attacks are made.
Near Tobruk, the Italian corps is again knocked down to 2 by 2 british airfleets, the carrier and two british corps.
No other activity.
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TURN 27a , JULY 20, 1941
Entry: USA 90% (prepares for war)
MPPs: UK 361/ USSR 506/ Germany 526/ Italy 363
War Diary of OKW:
EAST:
Army Group North/Center cleans the rear in destroying 11th and 3rd russian armies behind the frontlines near Konigsberg.
Around Minsk, three fresh russian armies are spotted.
2nd Minsk army west of the city is assaulted by XXXIX, III, XXIV Pz and L III and is destroyed.
XXXIX Pz recon spots 2 russian corps north of the Dvina river.
Two AK (corps) move into the undefended Prpijet marshes.
South of the Pripjet the enemy has build a massive line of armies down to Odessa.
Army Group South attacks at the weakest link, the already shaken 18th army between Odessa and Kiev.
XIV Pz, L I, 1st Regia Aero and IT. Ariete tank group smash the soviet formation.
In the gap we move XIX and XVI Pz and attack the XXIV sov. corps from the south, while 2nd army attacks up front.
Unfortunately, the enemy unit survives at 10% strength.
Our main forces advance towards Kiev.
Minor attacks by hungarian forces against Odessa.
Enemy situation:
9th army with 8 divisions in Odessa.
1st Odessa army north of the city.
Then the gap, with our tank forces broken through.
The XXIV corps at 1 brigade strength.
North two armies west of Kiev, one more army in Kiev itself.
Followed by the gap in the marshes.
One army in Minsk, one more north of the city.
Two corps (IV and XVI) north of the Dvina river.
Situation around Riga unknown.
We have to wait and see if the enemy follows a defensive strategy or if he will counterattack our advancing tank columns.
WEST, NORTH and SOUTHEAST:
Nothing to report.
German General at the Headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Sub group 033 east of Gibraltar is attacked by superior english naval forces. After heavy losses, it manages to disengage and retreats.
Italian admiral staff is panicking and stops the opration against Malta. The italian fleet retreats hastily to home ports.
Another sub group still manages to sink 5 MPP of english merchant ships.
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
482 MPP collected.
Italy collected 125 MPP.
VOELKISCHER BEOBACHTER reports on page 1:
OVER 1 MILLION SOVIET PRISONERS TAKEN! PANZER ADVANCE TOWARDS DNJEPR!
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TURN 30b, September 7, 1941
-German attackwaves in Russia consist of mainly armies and corps, only 3 tank groups level 0 and are supported by 6 airfleets (limit) and two italian airfleets (limit).
- Russia tries to build a defense line with corps.
- Finland not active as of yet.
-British forces in North Africa knock down It. XXIV corps southeast of Tobruk to 4.
- In the Atlantic east of Canada, one more german sub is destroyed, remaining now one of strength 5.
Germany has now three naval units left. At least one cruiser is in the Baltic, plus the damaged sub near Canada. So we dont expect too much more subs to come soon. The enemy can still build more though.
- Lisbon corps in Portugal surrounded by 3 italian armies.
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TURN 26a, July 6, 1941
Entry levels: US 77%, USSR 84%
MPPs: UK 198 / Germany 592/ Italy 240
SPECIAL REPORT, The OKW announces:
In the early hours of today, russian planes crossed the eastern border of the Reich and tried to bomb east prussian cities. Furthermore, russian ground units engaged aggressively our border guards.
The Wehrmacht was fully ready for this assault and has responded in kind. The operations continue...
War Diary of OKW:
Operation Barbarossa has begun.
Army Group south advances towards Lemberg (not on map) and attacks Russian 5th and 6th armies, which are destroyed.
In a daring thrust, XIX and XVI Pz advance deep into the enemy rear and destroy 2nd Guards Tank Group west of Kiev. The Bolsheviks learn to their sorrow the power of our tank formations (heavy tank level 3).
Further south, an Italian army group, some Rumanian and Hungarian formations attached, destroy 26th Army and knock 18th Army northwest of Odessa down to 70% strength.
Army Group center destroys Russian 10th army and surround and hit hard 3rd and 11th army.
XXIV Pz and Luftwaffe units attack 1st Guards Tank Group west of Minsk and reduce it to 10% strength.
All operations are supported by the Luftwaffe. In the south, an Italian airfleet joins our forces for the drive on Odessa.
Fuhrer is very pleased with the initial stage of the operation. He is quoted as saying:
We only have to kick in the door, and the whole wrotten structure will fall apart.
It looks like he is right.
But there is an disturbing report from Fremde Heere Ost (intelligence branch concerned with eastern foreign forces) that USSR has about 1950 MPP ready for use.
This will be a very difficult operation. We cant afford to make any mistakes.
OB Southeast reports:
It. XV. corps finishes the Partisans in northwest Yugoslavia. No new uprising to report.
German General at the Headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Shelling of Malta and submarine raiding in the Med continued. Still no allied activity near Tobruk.
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
482 MPP collected.
Italy collected 123 MPP.
Ministry for Foreign affairs reports:
Due to Barbarossa, US war readiness has risen to 86%.
Order of Minister Goebbels to the PK-companies in the East, July 41:
"... so it is crucial, that in every movie made about the advance of our forces, tanks, vehicles and soldiers are always shown moving from left to right.
This is necessary to give the impression to the viewing Volksgenossen that our forces advance always East on the map, as East is right on a map. This is of the utmost psychological importance."
(This is a historical fact, I didnt make it up)
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TURN 29b, AUGUST 24, 1941
Royal Navy in Atlantic attack the german subs. Unfortunately, five units are needed to sink a single already damaged german sub, which dives two times in the process.
Not very impressive performance.
The heavily damaged US-battleship runs for cover.
In the Med, XIII Uk corps, 1st and 2nd RAF, Ark Royal carrier and two battleships finish the italian corps east of Tobruk.
There is still an italian corps in Tobruk itself and one more southeast of the city.
Russian war readiness is at 89% and at the end of the turn, USSR prepares for war.
The enemy will do a Barbarossa any turn now.
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TURN 25a, JUNE 22, 1941
Entry levels: US 73%, USSR 70%
MPPs: UK 533/ Germany 533/ Italy 119
War Diary of OKW:
We are nearly ready to launch Barbarossa. Our forces advance to the border to deliver the first blow with full strength.
Weather conditions in Russia allow no further delays if we want to have time enough to advance deep to our operational targets.(see house rules)
Furthermore, the planned amphibious assault to take Riga in the first assault is abandoned, due to lack of transport tonnage (see house rules).
OB Southeast reports:
In the northern mountains of Yugoslavia, Partisans have formed and destroyed some railwaybridges. It XV corps and Hung I corps are sent to investigate and encounter a relatively strong formation of former yugoslav army soldiers and communist terrorists. In heavy fighting, the enemy is brought down in strength from about 5 brigades to 2.
German General at the Headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Bombardment of Malta continues. Complete italian surface fleet is operating around the island. No damage is done. Here at headquarters, noone is really surprised about that. Its good the island doesnt shoot back, General Warlimont joked last night at dinner.
Italian subs are still busy, sinking 10 MPP. Doenitz (B.d.U. - commander of submarine forces) is insisting that we ourselves restart the subwar in the Atlantic.
We dont have the resources available at present, so poor Doenitz must return to his paper shuffling.
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
482 MPP collected.
Italy collected 121 MPP (direct line from Tirana to Rome is responsible for this increase).
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TURN 28b, AUGUST 10, 1941
In Northern Africa, 1st RAF, 2nd RAF , Ark Royal carrier and XIII corps attack Italian IV corps northeast of Tobruk, knocking it down to 7.
Otherwise no activity.
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TURN 24a, JUNE 8, 1941
Entry levels: US 69%, USSR 69%
MPPs: UK 368 / Germany 794/ Italy 125
War Diary of OKW:
Preparations for Operation Barbarossa and other eventualities continue.
Intelligence reports still several UK transports at sea, destination unkown.
German General at the Headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Finally, Italian general staff has made a move on Malta.
The garrison (free french algerian corps), is bombarded by BBs Caio Duilio and Andrea Doria.
Subs still active too, for 10 MPPs worth.
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
478 MPP collected.
Italy collected 115 MPP.
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TURN 27b, JULY 27, 1941
USSR readiness 74%.
Pro allied coup in Yugoslavia.
Otherwise no activity.
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Thanks for the clarification, Terif.
TURN 26b, July 13, 1941
Enemy subs continue to raid. For reasons of our own, we decide not to engage subs with Royal Navy.
Gibraltar is abandoned.
The British bomber near Manchester is moved away.
US still preparing for war.
USSR readiness now 70%.
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TURN 25b, June 29, 1941
No allied activity.
By the way, the Bulgarian entry is not influenced by the status of Spain, so Oak need not have waited till Bulgaria joined before invading Spain.
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TURN 23a, MAY 11, 1941
Entry levels: US 65%, USSR 69%
MPPs: UK 228/ Germany 783/ Italy 358
War Diary of OKW:
Fuhrer has decided that the greatest danger for Germany lies in the East. Therefore, strong forces are assembled for a possible operation against Russia.
Otherwise, everything is quiet.
Intelligence reports the English are transporting ground units by sea.
German General at the Headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Only the subs are raiding again, sinking 10 MPP.
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
about 460 MPP collected. (didnt pay attention)
Italy collected 115 MPP.
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TURN 24b, June 15, 1941
No offensive operations.
The Spanish corps in Tanger moves east to take Algiers. A daring plan!
Axis still has the initiative.
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TURN 22a, April 13, 1941
Entry levels: US 53%, USSR 51%
MPPs: UK 366/ Germany 1515/ Italy 283
SPECIAL REPORT
The OKW announces:
"Due to the danger of a pro allied coup in Yugoslawia, the Wehrmacht, supported by italian, hungarian and bulgarian forces, has taken control of Yugoslavia. Under leadership of GFM v.Rundstedt and v.Bock..."
War Diary of OKW:
Operation Marita to secure Yugoslavia is conducted.
Beolgrade Corps is attacked by 1st Bulg.Army, 3rd and 4th armies, XVI Pz and L I, and I Hung.corps takes the than empty city.
Timocka corps is aussaulted by It.1st RegiaAero, It.Alb. Corps, XIX Pz, I.Bulg. corps and LII and L IV and destroyed in the process.
Finally, Bitoliska corps is annihilated too by 1st and 2nd It. Armies and air attacks by L III and L V.
Yugoslavia surrenders quickly.
All quiet on other fronts.
German General at the headquarter of the Italian Forces reports:
Italian general staff very pleased with performance of italian forces in Operation Marita. Otherwise, only the usual 10 MPP loss for UK due to submarines in Med.
Ministry for foreign affairs reports:
US war readiness slightly up to 61% due to our attack on Yugoslavia.
USSR very upset about this operation. Reservists are being called to arms and we received a stern note by Minister Molotov. Russias readiness is now at 69%.
Ministry for armament and ammunition reports:
313 MPP plundered from Yugoslavia.
452 MPP collected.
Italy collected the usual 115 MPP.
PBEM "Limit" Game: Oak (Axis) vs Amona (Allies)
in Strategic Command 1
Posted
Turn 40b, July 1942
The line in the East still holds out.
The subs in Atlantic are simply not found. I am starting to wonder were in hell they are to cause damage to sea lanes.
Nothing in the Med.
In the West attacks by three British air, one free french airfleet and one US-airfleet on corps near Brest.
Heavy air battles with three german airfleets.
UK, US and gErmany are all at level 4 jets.