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North Africa 40 - 3/28/2009 5:30:44 PM   
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North Africa 40 - Turn 1 - 3/28/2009 5:40:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Italian forces must take El Hamra, Sofafi and Sidi Barrani by the end of turns 3, 4 and 5 respectively or the game ends in a Commonwealth victory.

SITREP - Turn 1

Italian goals are to dislodge British forces from Sollum, Halfaya Pass and Sidi Suleiman.

Sibille Division responsible for taking Halfaya Pass. (10th Army/1st CCNN Division Artillery in support)
Pescatori Division responsible for taking Sidi Suleiman. (10th Army/1st CCNN Division Artillery in support)
Gruppo Maletti will move E to highway S of Sidi Suleiman and engage/destory enemy units
All friendly fighter aircraft set to CAP. Friendly bomber aircraft set to interdiction/combat support





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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/28/2009 5:46:21 PM   
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-- Halfaya Pass taken – Moved units from Cirene Division into city
-- British line broken SE of Sidi Suleiman. LXII(L) tank from Libyan Tank Command moving rapidly east. British AT unit surrounded at hex141/86. Marmarcia Division moving east from highway to assist in breakthrough.
-- Because of stack penalties, had to move some units from Cirene Division from Halfaya Pass back north to Sollum.
-- Moved infantry (Sibille Division) used to attack Halfaya Pass along highway SE of Fort Capuzzo to recover from last attack.
-- Moving 4th CCNN Division from airfield, 121/76 along highway to the front.
-- Moved Saharan Detachment from positions around Giarabub Oasis SE towards Siwa





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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/28/2009 5:51:51 PM   
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-- British AT unit surrounded/evaporated by tanks from XXI(L) tanks and infantry from Pescatori Division.
-- British A-9 Cruiser tanks beaten back by Gruppo Maletti motorized infantry.
-- Two British tank companies from 1st RIR surrounded at hex 141/88. Tanks from Libyan Tank Command and Motorized Infantry from Gruppo Maletti poised to attack.
-- IX(L) tank positioned on road (hex 145/87 in order to cut off supply for British units retreating from Sidi Suleiman. Pescatori Division will press attacks into British forces stacked at 144/85. Escarpment to the NE restricts British movement. Possibility for surround and evaporate.
-- Will launch another attack on British units (145/84) by Cirene Division from Halfaya Pass.





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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/28/2009 6:46:22 PM   
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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/29/2009 4:06:04 AM   
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Round 1 -

Objectives are tight - MUST capture El Hamra by Turn 3, Sofafi by Turn 4, and Sidi Barrani by Turn 5.

Going to use Libyan Tank Command to secure Sofafi. Camel Cavalry from Gruppo Maletti moving SE towards El Hamra and should have that location secured by next turn.

Opportunities to surround and destroy some straggling British units E of Bir el Sheferzen. Will use Gruppo to try and exploit these units and destroy them.






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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/29/2009 4:07:11 AM   
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Position of forces before attacks...






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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/29/2009 4:10:14 AM   
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All three attacks were successful. (Sorry about the eye-straining pictures. I'll have them fixed next round)

British 1st Rifle evaporated. Unable to surround 2nd/1st RIR...but pushed them S one hex. British 2nd/1st KRRC on Bug Bug highway splintered and retreats E.

Rest of Round spent positioning units for next turn. Sidi Barrani focus of next offensive push.






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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/29/2009 4:32:52 AM   
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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/29/2009 8:06:45 PM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

El Hamra secured by Sah Camel battalions of Gruppo Maletti. Remnants of British defenses reportedly retreating rapidly SW and S of Sofafi. Gruppo Maletti ordered to engage and destroy British units.

Libyan Tank Command, Marmarcia and Pescatori Divisions ordred to engage British units NE and E of Sofafi.

Cirene Division ordered to engage and dislodge British 3rd/1st KRRC and proceed E on Bug-Bug highway. 4th CCNN Division and Sibilla Divisions in reserve.

Report of attack progress when information is received...

General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/29/2009 8:15:41 PM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

Attacks on British units E of Sofafi successful. Pescatori Division reports engaging retreating British units 30 km E.

Cirene Division reports destruction of British forces along Bug-Bug highway. Moved into positions directly W of the city. Artillery positions brought on line. Plans for attack the city to commence within the next 2 days. 10th Army HQ reports Libyan Tank Command moving from the S towards Bug-Bug have encountered dug-in British armor. Recon patrols report at least 1 motorized infantry battalion and armor in Bug-Bug. Artillery moving up from 10th Army HQ to support attack.

Libyan Tank Command moving N from Sofafi towards Bug-Bug. At least one battalion of British armored reported digging in SE of Bug-Bug.

Gruppo Maletti and 4th CCNN Divisions moving south through El Hamra towards Bir Khamsa. Engage and destroy British units.

General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/30/2009 4:24:17 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance (Sidi Barrani)

Gruppo Maletti, Pescatori and armor from Libyan Tank Command moving to surround and destroy British units in the Sofafi area.

Cirene Division attacking Buq Buq from the SW and S. Divisional and 10th Army artillery provide support.

Libyan Tank Command units will move through 'gap' between Buq Buq and Sofafi and begin advance on Sidi Barrani. British resistance in the area surrounding Sidi Barrani is unknown. Supplies will be an issue, but time is of the essence. Royal Army HQ requires the town be taken within 5 days.

General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/30/2009 4:30:47 AM   
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SITREP: Egyotian Advance (Sidi Barrani)

10th Army HQ reports at least 2 British battalions surrounded and destroyed. Buq Buq has been captured. Libyan Tank Command and Marmarcia Division have moved NE towards Sidi Barrani. British resistance is difficult to pinpoint due to the open terrain, but intelligence reports at least 2 AA Regiments, 1 AT Regiment and an Artillery Regiment in the area.

British armor and artillery are reported some 5/10 Km NE and E of Buq Buq.

To the E of Sofafi, Pescatori and Gruppo Maletti Divisions report awaiting resupply before pushing E. British units are dug in along a highway 25 Km NE of Sofafi.

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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/31/2009 3:02:05 AM   
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MESSAGE TO: 10th Army Headquarters, Halfaya
MESSAGE FROM: Royal Army HQ, Rome

MESSAGE READS: His Excellency Benito Mussolini, Head of Government, Duce of Fascism, and Founder of the Empire requests IMMEDIATE capture of SIDI BARRANI and destruction of any and all British forces within the city. 10th Army was presented with clear and precise objectives in order to secure a decisive and critical victory over British and Commonwealth forces in western Egypt. His Excellency again stresses the immediate requirement of this victory.

INACTIVITY IS DEATH.

END MESSAGE


SITREP: Egyptian Advance (Sidi Barrani)

-- Marmarcia Division, Libyan Tank Division and elements from 1st CCNN are ordered to the outskirts of Sidi Baranni, and instructed to engage and destroy any and all enemy forces garrisoned within the city. Resistance will be fierce. 10th Army Artillery assets will be moved up to support the attack. Tanks will be useless in street fighting, but will secure the avenues of escape from the city to maximize destruction of enemy forces.
-- Cirene Division remains in position around Buq Buq. Standing by to attack British armor reported in position 15km E of Buq Buq.
-- Pescatori Division and Gruppo Maletti continue to consolidate efforts E of Sofafi.
-- LX(L) Tank, Libyan Tank Command, moves off the line E of Sofafi. Swings S, then NE behind British forces towards Bir Emba.
-- Sibille Division remains in place at Sofafi.
-- Cantanzaro Division remains in place along Buq Buq highway.






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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/31/2009 3:12:52 AM   
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Attack successful. No remaining moves available.






October 5th, 1949
1840 hours

MESSAGE TO: Royal Army HQ, Rome
MESSAGE FROM: 10th Army Headquarters, Halfaya

MESSAGE READS: General Rodolfo Grazani reports capture of Sidi Baranni and total destruction of enemy forces garrisoned within the city. Losses are reported moderate. 10th Army requests permission to pursue and destroy enemy forces retreating east. Supply trains should catch up to front line forces within 1 week. Additionally, British armored forces cut off east of Buq Buq will be attacked soonest.

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RE: North Africa 40 - 3/31/2009 3:13:34 AM   
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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/1/2009 3:59:00 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

10th Army reports minor British counterattacks E of Buq Buq, with moderate friendly casualties before attacks were contained. Intelligence confirms the destruction of at least 3 British battalions, including the 4th Royal Horse Artillery, a HQ unit and 1 recon battalion. British dead and captured numbered over 200. 100 MGs were captured, along with 44 trucks, 5 Mk-VI Light and 5 A-9 Cruiser tanks.

Units around Sidi Barrani are reogranizing for further advance once supply has been caught up.

Further incursions by British forces are doubtful.

General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/1/2009 4:03:26 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

10th Army advises Royal HQ of intentions: Retreat of British forces likely stopped near Zawyet Shammus. Divisions will advance to this location soonest once supplies have been caught up. Refit is necessary, but fresh divisions will be put on the line to advance in order to allow veteran units time to rest/refit.

ETA on capture of Zawyet Shammus dependent on status of British forces within the area.

More to follow.

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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/2/2009 5:27:29 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

7th Hussars continues to be a problem in the rear area SW of Sidi Barrani. Efforts will be made to destroy the enemy this turn. Remainder of forces are to conduct a limited advance along with refit operations. Recon to Zawyet Shammus and screen enemy forces.

General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/2/2009 5:29:31 AM   
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201st Motorcycle takes Zawyet Shammus without incident. Friendly forces ordered to conduct limited advance and refit operations.

Prepare for British counterattack.

General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/2/2009 5:31:55 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance (Siwa)

Saharan Detachment reports the capture of Siwa without incident. Friendly units will screen for enemy forces and report contact.

British concentration in this area is unknown.

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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/3/2009 2:32:12 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

10th Army continues to press east on coastal highway towards Mersa Matruh. No enemy contact within last 3 days.

Supplies are slow in catching up to forward units. Request additional motorized support in order to sustain advance.



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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/4/2009 3:35:07 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

10th Army continues east on coastal highway. No enemy contact reported. Supply network is extremely degraded on existing infrastructure. Units suffering from supply and equipment shortages.

Mersa Matruh next objective. British forces suspected within 15km of city.

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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/4/2009 3:38:26 AM   
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Contact made with enemy forces. Sibille Division reports contact with British 1st Hampshire Motorized battalion 40km SSW of Mersa Matruh. Friendly infantry and artillery moving up in order to prepare for assault.

1st CCNN Division made contact with unknown British Armored Cavalary unit along highway some 55km W of Mersa Matruh.

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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/4/2009 10:19:57 PM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

4th CCNN Division reports contact with several battalion of enemy motorized infantry along highway 45 SSE of Mersa Matruh. Friendly casualties were heavy, including the evaporation of at least one infantry company. Enemy intentions appear to be designed to split friendly forces in half and stop the advance towards Mersa Matruh.

Enemy OOB appears to be battalions from the 70th Infantry and 4th Indian Divisions.

Friendly counterattacks on 4th Indian, 1st Welsh Battalion failed.

More to follow:






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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/4/2009 10:28:44 PM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance


Catanzaro Division moved SE from coastal highway to block British advance. All available artillery moved into the area in order to assist.

1st CCNN Division advancing to surround/destroy 3rd/11th Hussars.

Gruppo Maletti encountered unknown British unit along coastal highway 30 km SW of Mersa Metruh.

Advances continue.

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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/6/2009 1:58:36 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

Mersa Matruh captured by 1st CCNN Division with no casualities. Two British battalions reported destroyed SW of Mersa. Advance E continues.

Supply continues to be a problem as friendly forces move E. Roads are poor and incapable of supporting large amounts of supply traffic. Supply trains are only able to move a maximum of 40km per day.

General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/8/2009 4:19:49 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

1st CCNN Division takes Sidi Haneish and Maatan Baggush without incident. Dug into positions NE, E and SE of the townships.

Rest of forces minor movement - along coastal highway between Mersa Matruh and Sidi Haneish.

Supply is horrible. Request movement of forces be kept to a minimum for at least 2 weeks.



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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/11/2009 2:33:22 AM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

Marmarcia Division takes Sidi Musa and Fuka without incident.

Remainder of friendly forces make minor movements to consolidate defense.



General Rodolfo Graziani
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RE: North Africa 40 - 4/12/2009 11:23:38 PM   
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SITREP: Egyptian Advance

Units digging in and awaiting British counterattack.

Supply is still very poor. Reinforcements not due for several weeks. Temporarily halting advance.



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