Comrade Trapp

88mm No problem, as I said in my e-mail to you I will support your decision, whatever it may be, 100%. I will edit all my posts with the exception of my formal complaint which I have a right to post as stated in the rules. Comrade Trapp [ May 04, 2003, 01:00 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

88mm No problem, as I said in my e-mail to you I will support your decision, whatever it may be, 100%. I will edit all my posts with the exception of my formal complaint which I have a right to post as stated in the rules. Comrade Trapp [ May 04, 2003, 01:00 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

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November 14th 1914 No engagements reported in the west. In the east, the Russian 13th Army is destroyed in heavy fighting north of Warsaw, German forces take significant losses but lose no units in the attack. [ May 04, 2003, 12:26 AM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

October 17th 1914 No engagements reported in the west. In the east, the German 7th, 8th, and 9th armies attack the Russian 13th Army for the second time, with the same effects. The first unwelcome reports of the war made it to newspapers accross Germany today, the German U-boat that was made famous by sinking a British battleship and crippling another, was sunk today in the North Atlantic. The Kaiser personally attends the ceremony honoring the lost crew.

September 19th 1914 No engagements reported in the west. In the east, the first offensive against the Russians was commenced when the Russian 13th Army north of Warsaw was attacked by the German 7th, 8th, and 9th armies. The Russian 13th Army was knocked down to 20% while the attacking German armies took no losses. In the North Atlantic, my German U-boat was surrounded and attacked from all directions only to survive and continue the fight. Even though the sub will be sunk by next turn it still carried out a attack on the already damaged British battleship H.M.S. New Zealand knocking it down to 40%. In the Baltic, The German High Seas Fleet finishes off what was left of the Russian Northern Fleet when the main body of the Russian Northern Fleet in Helsinki Harbor and the Russian cruiser force in Kronstadt Harbor was sunk by the German Battleships Hannover and Pommern. The German High Seas Fleet sustained minimal losses in the Battle for the Baltic making it one of the biggiest German victorys in history. Admiral Franz von Hipper, commander of the German High Seas Fleet, is decorated by the Kasier himself for bravery in battle. [ May 03, 2003, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

August 29th 1914 The western front slows to a stalemate, both sides reinforce. In the east, no engagements reported. In the North Atlantic, a German U-boat engages the British battleship H.M.S. New Zealand causing a significant amount of damage. The Austro-Hungarian goverment declares the Balkans "safe and secure". Austro-Hungarian units are now free to be commited elsewhere. In the Baltic, the German High Seas Fleet suprises the main body of the Russian Fleet in Helsinki Harbor and reduces it to 10% of its original strengh. At the same time 2 German cruisers trap the Russian Cruiser Force in Kronstadt Harbor. [ May 03, 2003, 09:02 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

John You back from vacation yet? (Sorry for going off topic) Comrade Trapp

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I get to talk trash here? CVM IS A GAY DONKEY DOG! there.....now I feel better......

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FORMAL COMPLAINT Maximillian214 has refused to finish our game or concede. I have left him 3 e-mails (1st: 4-12-03 2nd: 4-14-03 3rd: 4-15-03) asking him to set a date to continue our game, I also left a post on Opponent Finder Forum yet I get no reply. I understand that people have busy schedules and cannot always finish games the same week they are started, but all I was asking for was for him to set a date to finish or at least reply to my e-mails. Comrade Trapp [ May 04, 2003, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

FORMAL COMPLAINT Maximillian214 has refused to finish our game or concede. I have left him 3 e-mails (1st: 4-12-03 2nd: 4-14-03 3rd: 4-15-03) asking him to set a date to continue our game, I also left a post on Opponent Finder Forum yet I get no reply. I understand that people have busy schedules and cannot always finish games the same week they are started, but all I was asking for was for him to set a date to finish or at least reply to my e-mails. Comrade Trapp [ May 04, 2003, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

I know this is a Axis strategie, but it is definitely unusual. I was playing against CVM and he did what he always did, withdraw all French units from France to England (with an exception of the armies gurading the Maginot Line) making an invasion of France a piece of cake. Now this was back in my newbie days when I thought I was better off not invading any neutral countries at all unless I had to. So I looked a the big picture, the only way into France at the time (without invading the Low Countries) was through the Maginot Line which I considered to be suicide. So I decided to wait until Italy entered the war and invade through southern France and caputre Paris without any problems (of course things didn't work out that way). Italy finally did enter and half the German Army began to invade through southern France while the other half stayed up north in case the French abandoned the Maginot Line. I quckly occupied southern France but half way to Paris I began to run out of supplies (even though my units were supported by my HQ). To make matters worse, CVM had enough time to build corps to place around Paris. Finally in August 1940, after most of my undersupplied armies and airfleets were worn down to 50%, Paris finally fell. Lets just say I never went out of my way to spare the Low Countries again. Comrade Trapp

I think the Kasier was the second (prob around the mid 1800's was the First Reich). Comrade Trapp

August 15th 1914 The western front the French 4th Army retreats only to be finnished off by German forces. In the Balkans, Austro-Hungarian forces destroy all remaining Slav resistance. In the east, no engagements reported. [ April 30, 2003, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

Kuniworth I didn't say the troops always get cut off, I said its been know to happen. The Polish troops don't even have to move, the zones of control sometimes change automaticly. Rambo prob can capture Warsaw on turn 1, but considering the Polish never surrended the same time every game I doubt that Rambo gets Poland to surrender everytime. Comrade Trapp

Ken is right, even if you do take Warsaw the first turn, its unlikely the Polish will surrender that quickly. In fact, there is a downside, when your forces do take Warsaw and Poland doesn't surrender that turn, the forces you used to take the city will prob be cut off and be running out of supplies by time turn 2 comes around. Ofcourse you can breakout with no problem, but some of your units will be out of supplies and therefore will take more losses if used to attack (everythig goes back to normal by the next turn). I think I have got Poland to surrender on turn 1 a couple of times in the past, but its rare. Comrade Trapp

August 1st 1914 German and Austro-Hungarian troops cross the border into Russia and attack the unprepared Russian Army. France comes to the aid of her ally and qucikly declares war on the Central Powers. The Germans react quickly, putting the Schlieffen Plan into effect, German forces cross the border into France occupying Belgium in the process. The French 4th Army guarding the Ardennes is attacked from 4 directions bringing it down to 20% strength. Meanwhile, the German 5th Army quickly secures the undefended French mine. By the end of the turn a German battleline was created going along the French-Belgium border then down into France around where the Maginot Line would be. The Germans take minimal losses in the opening phase of the invasion of Belgium and France. Great Britian is quick to react to the German occupation of Belgium when it declares war on the Central Powers. In the Balkans, Austro-Hungarian forces attack Serb forces bringing the Serbs to their knees. In the North Atlantic, a German U-boat sinks the British battleship H.M.S. Cressy of the coast of southern Ireland. This early victory is surely a sign of things to come. [ April 28, 2003, 11:38 PM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

Beginning on the night of July 29th 1914, the Tsar and Kasier franticly send telegrams in a vain attempt to prevent a full scale war in Europe. ------------------------------------------------- Tsar to Kaiser 29 July 1914, 1 a.m. Peter's Court Palais, 29 July 1914 Sa Majesté l'Empereur Neues Palais Am glad you are back. In this serious moment, I appeal to you to help me. An ignoble war has been declared to a weak country. The indignation in Russia shared fully by me is enormous. I foresee that very soon I shall be overwhelmed by the pressure forced upon me and be forced to take extreme measures which will lead to war. To try and avoid such a calamity as a European war I beg you in the name of our old friendship to do what you can to stop your allies from going too far. ------------------------------------------------- Kaiser to Tsar 29 July 1914, 1.45 a.m. (this and the previous telegraph crossed) 28 July 1914 It is with the gravest concern that I hear of the impression which the action of Austria against Serbia is creating in your country. The unscrupulous agitation that has been going on in Serbia for years has resulted in the outrageous crime, to which Archduke Francis Ferdinand fell a victim. The spirit that led Serbians to murder their own king and his wife still dominates the country. You will doubtless agree with me that we both, you and me, have a common interest as well as all Sovereigns to insist that all the persons morally responsible for the dastardly murder should receive their deserved punishment. In this case politics plays no part at all. On the other hand, I fully understand how difficult it is for you and your Government to face the drift of your public opinion. Therefore, with regard to the hearty and tender friendship which binds us both from long ago with firm ties, I am exerting my utmost influence to induce the Austrians to deal straightly to arrive to a satisfactory understanding with you. I confidently hope that you will help me in my efforts to smooth over difficulties that may still arise. Your very sincere and devoted friend and cousin Willy ------------------------------------------------- Kaiser to Tsar 29 July 1914, 6.30 p.m. Berlin, 29 July 1914 I received your telegram and share your wish that peace should be maintained. But as I told you in my first telegram, I cannot consider Austria's action against Servia an "ignoble" war. Austria knows by experience that Servian promises ono paper are wholly unreliable. I understand its action must be judged as trending to get full guarantee that the Servian promises shall become real facts. This my reasoning is borne out by the statement of the Austrian cabinet that Austria does not want to make any territorial conquests at the expense of Servia. I therefore suggest that it would be quite possible for Russia to remain a spectator of the austro-servian conflict without involving Europe in the most horrible war she ever witnessed. I think a direct understanding between your Government and Vienna possible and desirable, and as I already telegraphed to you, my Government is continuing its exercises to promote it. Of course military measures on the part of Russia would be looked upon by Austria as a calamity we both wish to avoid and jeopardize my position as mediator which I readily accepted on your appeal to my friendship and my help. Willy ------------------------------------------------- Tsar to Kaiser 29 July 1914, 8.20 p.m. Peter's Court Palace, 29 July 1914 Thanks for your telegram conciliatory and friendly. Whereas official message presented today by your ambassador to my minister was conveyed in a very different tone. Beg you to explain this divergency! It would be right to give over the Austro-servian problem to the Hague conference. Trust in your wisdom and friendship. Your loving Nicky ------------------------------------------------- Tsar to Kaiser 30 July 1914, 1.20 a.m. Peter's Court Palais, 30 July 1914 Thank you heartily for your quick answer. Am sending Tatischev this evening with instructions. The military measures which have now come into force were decided five days ago for reasons of defence on account of Austria's preparations. I hope from all my heart that these measures won't in any way interfere with your part as mediator which I greatly value. We need your strong pressure on Austria to come to an understanding with us. Nicky ------------------------------------------------- Kaiser to Tsar 30 July 1914, 1.20 a.m. Berlin, 30. July 1914 Best thanks for telegram. It is quite out of the question that my ambassadors language could have been in contradiction with the tenor of my telegram. Count Pourtalès was instructed to draw the attention of your government to the danger & grave consequences involved by a mobilisation; I said the same in my telegram to you. Austria has only mobilised against Servia & only a part of her army. If, as it is now the case, according to the communication by you & your Government, Russia mobilises against Austria, my rôle as mediator you kindly intrusted me with, & which I accepted at you[r] express prayer, will be endangered if not ruined. The whole weight of the decision lies solely on you[r] shoulders now, who have to bear the responsibility for Peace or War. Willy ------------------------------------------------- Kaiser to Tsar 31 July 1914 Berlin, 31. July 1914 On your appeal to my friendship and your call for assistance began to mediate between your and the austro-hungarian Government. While this action was proceeding your troops were mobilised against Austro-Hungary, my ally. thereby, as I have already pointed out to you, my mediation has been made almost illusory. I have nevertheless continued my action. I now receive authentic news of serious preparations for war on my Eastern frontier. Responsibility for the safety of my empire forces preventive measures of defence upon me. In my endeavours to maintain the peace of the world I have gone to the utmost limit possible. The responsibility for the disaster which is now threatening the whole civilized world will not be laid at my door. In this moment it still lies in your power to avert it. Nobody is threatening the honour or power of Russia who can well afford to await the result of my mediation. My friendship for you and your empire, transmitted to me by my grandfather on his deathbed has always been sacred to me and I have honestly often backed up Russia when she was in serious trouble especially in her last war. The peace of Europe may still be maintained by you, if Russia will agree to stop the milit. measures which must threaten Germany and Austro-Hungary. Willy ------------------------------------------------- Tsar to Kaiser 31 July 1914 (this and the previous telegram crossed) Petersburg, Palace, 31 July 1914 Sa Majesté l'Empereur, Neues Palais I thank you heartily for your mediation which begins to give one hope that all may yet end peacefully. It is technically impossible to stop our military preparations which were obligatory owing to Austria's mobilisation. We are far from wishing war. As long as the negotiations with Austria on Servia's account are taking place my troops shall not make any provocative action. I give you my solemn word for this. I put all my trust in Gods mercy and hope in your successful mediation in Vienna for the welfare of our countries and for the peace of Europe. Your affectionate Nicky ------------------------------------------------- Tsar to Kaiser 1 August 1914 Peter's Court, Palace, 1 August 1914 Sa Majesté l'Empereur Berlin I received your telegram. Understand you are obliged to mobilise but wish to have the same guarantee from you as I gave you, that these measures do not mean war and that we shall continue negotiating for the benefit of our countries and universal peace deal to all our hearts. Our long proved friendship must succeed, with God's help, in avoiding bloodshed. Anxiously, full of confidence await your answer. Nicky ------------------------------------------------- Kaiser to Tsar 1 August, 1914 Berlin, 1 August 1914 Thanks for your telegram. I yesterday pointed out to your government the way by which alone war may be avoided. Although I requested an answer for noon today, no telegram from my ambassador conveying an answer from your Government has reached me as yet. I therefore have been obliged to mobilise my army. Immediate affirmative clear and unmistakable answer from your government is the only way to avoid endless misery. Until I have received this answer alas, I am unable to discuss the subject of your telegram. As a matter of fact I must request you to immediatly [sic] order your troops on no account to commit the slightest act of trespassing over our frontiers. Willy [ April 26, 2003, 11:48 AM: Message edited by: Comrade Trapp ]

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December 12th 1914 In the east, the Russian 5th Army is attacked by 3 German Armies and knocked down to 10% strengh. Meanwhile outside Kiev, the German 5th Corps is cutoff behind enemy lines. In the Black Sea, the Turkish Navy attacks the Russian Black Sea Fleet anchored in Sevastopol inflicting serious damage to the Russians. The Russian Black Sea Fleets quickly disengaged from battle and fled to Rostov Harbor, the Turkish Navy was unable to pursue.