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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 10:39:26 AM

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The Battle for Belgium begins in earnest!

The air battle is weighted 4.3:5.3 in the Germans favour. The French need to get their bomber through, or better still, stop the Germans from getting theirs (or at least one) through to the battle.

Round one
15 - AA. The Germans can choose whether to abort the French bomber or front fighter. They choose the MS406.
8 - No Effect. Disaster for the French - they throw an 8 for no result....

The French now have a real problem. Do they stick around and hope they get lucky? (its 3.0:5.3 to the Luftwaffe). They choose to stay...

Round Two
11 - DC. Fortune favours the brave - or the stupid - the French bomber is cleared through.
15 - No Effect. Again the French shooting is rubbish...

The French can now get 3:1 odds on the blitzkrieg table and so decide to abort.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 10:46:52 AM

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3:1 no modifiers on the Blitz table. Nerves are jangling at Allied HQ as Colonel Charles De Gaulle, leads the charge across decent tank country north of the Ardennes.

Can the French make the attack count?......

.... its a 5. Not brilliant - the French lose an Infantry Division - but at least the Germans retreat (although at a cost of disorganisation of the attackers).

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 10:53:08 AM

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The RAF have 5 air rebases. The Hurricane and Defiant fighters are flown to Belgium.

The impulse comes to an end and this is the state of play. Will the turn end?

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 10:54:23 AM

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...the answer is no. The Germans can come back at the Allies. But what about the weather? It's a 7 and rain in the North Temperate....

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 1:59:47 PM

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An offensive chit would be good here - but the RAF is too strong. Unless I take a real chance and blow it on the hexes southeast of Brussels and northwest of Metz......

...nah, the Luftwaffe have no bombers left and there is a -1 for Rain, plus with the double movement cost I may not be able to get all my Armour in position

This is NOT easy.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 3:38:26 PM

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Adolf puts in a call to Benito.

Adolf Hitler: (faking friendship) "Hey Benny-Boy" Whassup?"
Benito Mussolini: (faking it just as badly) "Adolf my man - how ya doin' bro?"
AH :"I tell ya Duce, these Frenchies and their English Allies � they�re bustin' my balls man".
BM: (inwardly laughing his head off) "Ouch, really � soz to hear that bro?"
AH: "Yeah, nothing I can't handle, know what I'm Sayin'? but I could really do wiv a little diversion"
BM: (suddenly not so comfortable) �Diversion?�
AH: �Yeah bro, my Panzer Armies is bein' held up in Belgium 'cos the English have put their whole damn army on the continent. Well they can�t be in two places at once now can they?�
BM: �Er�.no, s�pose not, so?�
AH: �Soooo, I need my BFFF (Best fascist friend forever) to attack those stupid English in North Africa. You�ve got those two new sexy battleships now haven�t you?�
BM: (fumbling for an excuse)�Well er�. I would Adolf, you know that right? b.b.�but Littorio hasn�t come on line yet man � she�s got probs wiv her two front turrets or some %^&*, so we cannot take on the Mediterranean Fleet yet�. Then Benito suddenly has a lightbulb moment and remembers his get out of jail free card �and besides, I hear HMS Warspite is at Malta�.
AH: �HMS Warspite!?!?� Adolf shrieks like a girl �Noooooooo � not the Warspite! Mein Gott � why did I ever start this stupid war?�
BM: (sits back with a self-satisfied grin from ear to ear and whispers to himself as he puts the phone down) �what a schmuck��.
AH: (exasperatedly looks to the sky as he puts the phone down) �what a schmuck��..

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 4:07:14 PM

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Having got Adolf off his back, Il Duce takes the time to go for a cruise with Clara aboard his shiny new battleship....

However, Hitler's words give Benito something to think about. He turns to Clara and says:

Benito Mussolini: (Dreamily) "You know, maybe old dog breath has a point. I can see myself now - riding into down town Cairo on a white horse - how macho and ruggedly handsome I will look".

Clara Petacci: "But Il Duce, you know Italy is not ready for war!"

BM: "Yes but if Adolf destroys the cream of the English army in Belgium, I can get that old woman Graziani to walk into Egypt practically unopposed".

CP: (in her best Dick Emery voice) "Oooh you are awful, but I do like you"

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 6:18:56 PM

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With the weather as it is, the Japanese and German moves are depressingly limited - particularly for the Germans given the fact that all the Luftwaffe bomber fleet has been used.

The turn continues however as a result of a throw of 10.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 6:25:43 PM

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The Soviets claim Bessarabia. The British Army land their last two units still at sea, a Garrison in France and a Division in Antwerp.

Finally the turn ends on a 1.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 6:27:36 PM

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The US intern the French carrier Bearn.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 7:08:41 PM

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Germany:
Gneisenau (2nd Cycle)
FTR
LND
2 x Pilot
MOT

Italy:
NAV
1 Saved Point

Japan:
Atago (Repair)
Hiyo (Build)
AMPH
ARM DIV
INF

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 7:15:27 PM

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The CW scrap the two Belgian army units

China:
INF
INF DIV

Commonwealth:
INF
TERR
HMS Indefatigable (1st Cycle)
HMS London (Repair)
HMS Indomitable (Build)
HMS Duke of York (Build)
FTR
Pilot

France:
INF HQ
MOT DIV

USA:
2 x Battleship (1st Cycle)
TRS (Build)
AMPH

USSR:
2 x INF
INF HQ
MECH DIV

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 7:18:42 PM

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There is a throw for US Entry (Allies support attacked Minor (Belgium))

The US Entry is ticking along nicely - although looks like I need to get some Tension into the proceedings

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 7:21:54 PM

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Impulse: Reinforcement

Germany:
FTR
ARM

Italy:
SUB has been placed in the Construction Pool
Roma has been placed in the Construction Pool
Littorio
Caio Duillo

Japan:
ARM
INF
MECH DIV
Kashima

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 7:30:01 PM

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Impulse: Reinforcement

China:
FTR
INF (Communist)

Commonwealth:
MIL (Brussels)
NAV
HMS Illustrious
HMS Fiji
HMS Bonaventure
TERR (Sth Rhod)

France:
INF
MOT

USA:
TRS has been placed in the Construction Pool
North Carolina has been placed in the Construction Pool
Washington has been placed in the Construction Pool
TRS
INF

USSR:
3 x INF

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/11/2014 7:33:59 PM

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The Germans are not getting the breaks at present. They lose the Initiative 10:2. They order a re-roll - and win 2:1!! And the weather is a 7 - its Fine everywhere.

The Germans are asked if they will allow the Bulgarian and Hungarian claims on South Dobruja and Transylvania respectively. Adolf says yes.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:05:23 AM

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The problem the Germans have is that the RAF is simply too strong. The British and Belgian air forces together outnumber the German fighters - let alone adding in the French. The Germans are in a good deal of trouble here.....

Using the offensive chit is a must - but where? Rotterdam? Even if successful, that would leave a solid wall of Allied defenders from Antwerp to Metz - and no offensive chit left to break it.

A better bet would be attacking the French as at least they can out gun them in the sky.

The die is cast - Adolf makes his decision:

"I haf made my decision - ve attack in ze Ardennes!!"

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:11:02 AM

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Two ground strikes are launched. The Germans simply do not have the bombers to spare for more than one attack on each hex....

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:13:21 AM

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The French do not contest either attack. Unlike in Poland, this time the vaunted Ju-87 does its job...

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:15:04 AM

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Can the Do-17 keep up its impressive record?

No....not even close. Look like the Ardennes offensive may be off...

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:31:58 AM

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Off? No - now is not the time to act like a weakling. The 2nd Fallschirmjager Corps is ordered to drop in the Ardennes - perfect paratroop country - no trees or other obstacles in the way

The French are asked if they want to intercept. It's tempting but they decide a) they do not have the fighter strength, and b) they assume the chances of success of this suicide mission is low in any case and are prepared to take the chance....

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:43:44 AM

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I use the 4 value of von Rundstedt (doubled) to then double 8 attacking units. This moves the two 3:2 attacks to 2:1 +2 and 3:1 southeast of Brussels and in the Ardennes respectively.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:46:37 AM

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Meanwhile in China, the Japanese use a combined to transport the 2nd Armoured Corps and the 2nd Mechanised Division to the mainland. They hold fire on attacking until these are in place and can give Blitzkrieg capability.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:55:13 AM

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Back to the action. I am asked if I want to add the "Notional Unit" in the Ardennes hex. Either way the odds are 3:1 so I just say yes.

The French are asked if they want to add HQ support. It's simply too early in what could be a long summer turn to be using this up on a 50/50 throw and they decline.

In the Ardennes, the Germans have no chance of bringing the attack up to 4:1, but in the other hex they only need 2 points for 3:1. Two precious bombers are flown to the hex.

The French decide to respond. They will be heavily outnumbered but can use up the Luftwaffe fighter strength in so doing. If they can get their bomber through, the Germans will be back to 2:1. The Luftwaffe bring in three fighters of their own.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 4:57:44 AM

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And so to another really important air battle over the skies of Belgium. The Germans have a 6.8:4.3 advantage, but it only takes one lucky throw......

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 5:08:24 AM

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Air Combat Round 1

Allies throw a 13 (AC) - the French choose a German bomber to clear through. They are both 2-factor so it does not matter which.

Axis throw a 2 (AX) - the Germans get to choose whether to destroy the French bomber or front fighter (the pilot survives). Without a moment of hesitation they choose the bomber.

After my last AAR, it makes for something of a surprise to see the Luftwaffe catching a break!

There is no need for the French to stick around and get another fighter shot out of the sky for nothing and so they abort.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 5:16:40 AM

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Right another question. I am getting odds of 3:1 +2 for the attack south of Brussels - which makes sense as there are two disorganised defenders.

But I am also getting 3:1 +1 in the Ardennes. The ground strikes failed?? Ah just read the Paradrop rules 11.15. Its the Notional unit I clicked Yes to. I thought clicking yes was good for the French - I could not have been more wrong - the Notional Unit is always disorganised. Damn. Let's hope its not important....

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 5:26:37 AM

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The first attack is the one south of Brussels. It's 3:1 +2 and the French have the decision on which combat table to use? Rule Book time! Idiot - the French have an Armour and I have only one too. That means its the French choice. I do not feel so guilty now about the notional unit now

Quelle Surprise - Gamelin orders the Assault table.....

....its a 6 (8). All attackers are disorganised, but the defender loses a unit and, more importantly, the survivors are shattered. The decision is to destroy the Infantry and shatter the Armour and the anti-tank unit. The retreat option is not taken

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 5:37:43 AM

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To the Ardennes now. This time the Germans do get the option and go for Blitzkrieg. The French 5th Infantry and 24th Motorised Corps are enjoying time in this quiet sector of the front. It's nice and safe here, after all, who is going to attack through the heavily forested Ardennes?

Suddenly the French troops hear aircraft flying overhead - strange looking, three-engined aircraft, that begin jettisoning stuff? Except its not "stuff" its paratroopers. The Germans are attacking! Merde!

But what will the dice god decree?......

....its a 4(5). The Germans lose a unit and are disorganised but, importantly, the French have to retreat. The Germans decide to lose the AT unit as they need numbers to defend the territory won.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/12/2014 5:43:26 AM

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The final act of this impulse is for von Runstedt to use his enhanced capability to reorganise units. Almost all the ground units are organised once more.