Colin I Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks. I think you played great. I made a few mistakes. One was that I could have used my paratroopers better in some of the US/UK CA. Basically, I could have prevented you getting units away better - in the second fight in France they weren't doing much that was useful in Russia. I also left Spain a bit vulnerable even though it was the obvious target. Your bomber strategy was great (esp in areas like North Africa) but hit problems with weaker ground forces and that the Luftwaffe was so powerful (very experienced, long range) so I had a countermeasure. When you invaded with W. Allies you tended to hit 2 targets, a minor country (eg Norway) and one that lead to a direct fight with the powerful Axis ground forces (Spain, France). Or land at multiple points (US in France, UK in Spain, a nice idea but it needed to be coordinated as the US French were losing by the time the UK forces approached Madrid). I think if you are going to fight the Axis on mainland Europe you either do small raids (like your excellent one on Italy) or go in with everything (including armour). I'm also not sure on timing - you tended to invade late in the year which has the advantage that bad weather may inhibit the Axis response. However, in this game it let me operate West in the Fall, destroy you and be back in Russia for the Spring with only a small delay. Therefore the W. Allies did not save Russia. I'm not sure diplomacy on Turkey was viable. Agreed, you should have blocked Spain. Thanks - it was really good. Now I will take Bombers seriously!!!! Hellraiser - think we are on for final (at last!). Which side? I've played Axis twice, Allies once. If you start send me a turn. I notice you win fast and I'm slow (all games were long) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konigs Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Very nice read guys, thanks for all the action and details. Dak21, thanks for the neat animated maps, very sweet.... Good luck Collins and Hellraiser.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 It's hard to really put together a Strong D-Day, I noticed Colin mentioned that. Without a good Supply source that is defensible you'll often get hammered right back into the Sea by the Germans... That's where a lot of Fighters with experience can rule supreme over a lot of Bombers... I have troubles with my D-day, North African Campaigns and finding good spots to do Raids. I'm overly cautious... So I liked this game it showed flexability on both Commanders parts despite Pitfalls and errors to stay in the game till the bitter end... HellRaiser is a Hell of an opponent if he's not bored Beware Colin and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_j_rambo Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Alright, we have a final game to play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The K Man Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Congrats to Colin. You played axis well again. I had also found in our game, that you made no major mistakes. Definitely a plus. Good luck on the final Stage! Dak21, you put up a good fight. Thanks for the animated pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arado234 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Does the winner of this play the master and get wiped out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaMonkey Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Great game and AAR guys, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_j_rambo Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Just got done watching the movie "Hostel", don't think I'll be staying in that Hotel when I'm in Europe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellraiser Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Let's pick a week end and play the final game TCP/IP is the way to go for the last game of the tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin I Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 TCP is harder for me - I can get away with 15 min a day for PBEM but I'm unlikely to be able to find a block to TCP/IP - actually have never played the game this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellraiser Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 darn...ok, choose your side then...if you pick axis, send your turn to cosminerul@yahoo.com if you pick allies, post here and tell me your email as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin I Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Allies maybe as I've played a lot of Axis recently. Sorry on TCP/IP. I'm afraid there will be a delay part of September too..... cingham2@mac.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellraiser Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 okay, I will send my first turn today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellraiser Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Turn 1 sent GG & HF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK_21PzDivision Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Thanks to all who followed this nice game. As i said before, i found myself behind you since the beginning of the game... I even was scared because i thought i could loose the game in Egypt after UK falls... After Barbarrosa began, i was surprise because you didn't made fast advances so i became trust in the victory again... However, despite you didn't advance faster you advanced with great superiority, bit a bit, slowly but unbeatable! :-( My bombers made fine, but i couldn't coordinate them with the naval assaults because some problems... that prevent, for example, that in the seconds D-Day over France, i found strong German forces around Paris... There i made a big mistake... once it was clear that i won't get Paris easily i had to concentrate my forces to prevent that you could reinforce Madrid... (and then you can't support more advances over the urals) but i didn't realize of this danger... Well, in short words: you didn't mistakes, serious mistakes, and i did. You were ahead all the game and i not! Result: a nice victory! Looking forward for a new tournament! Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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