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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:02:13 PM   
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Force H puts to sea - where they will stay to give cover to the troops on the coast. The Manchester Militia lands in Antwerp, freeing up the 8th Mechanised Corps to move to the hex southwest, which in turn allows Alexander to move into France.

It's all a bit desperate - and first impulse will be vital.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:04:23 PM   
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The turn continues and the weather throw is a 5 - all Fine except the Northern Monsoon which is Storm.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:12:42 PM   
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The Japanese move their reinforcements west toward the front line but otherwise its stalemate in China.

The Germans move troops in to the forest hex left vacant in the previous impulse - and that the French had no troops to move into....

That is it for that impulse.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:19:10 PM   
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Impulse: End of Turn

And on a roll of 3 the turn ends.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:28:04 PM   
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Germany:
Lutzow (2nd Cycle)
2 x FTR
NAV
LND
2 x Pilot
SUB (2nd Cycle)

Italy:
Roma (2nd Cycle)
1 saved Build Point

Japan:
Yamato (2nd Cycle)
Aoba (Repair)
FTR
Pilot
ART


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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:35:29 PM   
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China:
GARR
MTN

Commonwealth:
HMS Howe (2nd Cycle)
HMS Mauritius (2nd Cycle)
HMS Unicorn (Build)
HMS Frobisher (Repair)
FTR
Pilot

France:
2 x INF
FTR

USA:
TRS (2nd Cycle)
SUB (2nd Cycle)
Cruiser (Build)
ATR

USSR:
INF
ARM
MTN
CAV
Pilot

INF
MIL



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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:36:08 PM   
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Belgium was conquered by Germany. The mighty Belgian Navy (I guess must have been in the construction pool) is thrown for....

...and on a 4 - it is out of the game.





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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:48:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		And here is the Historical Description for Artevelde.

• Engine(s) output: 21,700 hp
• Top speed: 28.5 knots
• Main armament: 4 x 4.1-inch (105mm), 2 x 40mm guns
• Displacement (full load): 2,270 tons
• Thickest armour: Not applicable

This is strictly speaking a World In Flames “what if” counter, as the Belgian navy had actually been disbanded in 1927. The ships that remained in the civilian manned coastal defence force were insufficient - even in total - to make up a World In Flames counter, let alone an individual Ships In Flames counter. Players should ignore the reference to this counter depicting a CA (heavy cruiser type) - there is no effect on gameplay.

At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Belgians had the grand total of one ex-Royal Navy sloop, named Zinnia and two torpedo boats, named Wielingen and West Diep. As said, these three vessels were manned by civilians and acted as a coastal defence force.

The name on this counter, Artevelde, refers to a ship that was still incomplete at the time of the Belgian surrender in May 1940. She was intended to replace the ageing Zinnia and would have acted as a fishery protection vessel that doubled as the Royal Yacht.

In reality, Artevelde was completed by the Germans to a different specification and renamed Lorelei; she was to survive the war.

As far as the Belgian navy was concerned, when war loomed, a naval corps was built up and this small group took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk and for a short time until the French surrender, took part in operations with the French navy.

A handful of Belgians bravely made the journey to the UK and while some Belgians served within the Royal Navy, the majority became part of the Belgian Section of the Royal Navy, established in September 1940. This force was provided with two corvettes, Buttercup and Godetia, a squadron of minesweepers, and three patrol boats, named Phrontis, Electra and Kernot.

The two corvettes were deployed in the Battle of the Atlantic and in June 1944 took part in Operation Neptune; the naval component of the D-Day landings.

After the liberation of Belgium the minesweeping squadron was sent to Belgium to clear coastal waters of enemy mines.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/16/2014 11:55:27 PM   
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Impulse: Reinforcement

Germany:
MIL (Budapest)
2 x FTR
2 x LND
ARM HQ (Guderian)
MOT

Italy:
Nothing

Japan:
Takao
2 x INF DIV





Guderian doing a rubbish zaphod beeblebrox impression

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 12:04:39 AM   
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Impulse: Reinforcement

China:
INF

Commonwealth:
2 x AMPH has been placed in the Construction Pool
MIL (Auckland)
FTR
MOT
HMS Formidable

France:
2 x FTR
INF
2 x INF HQ (Georges and Pretelat)
MOT DIV
AT

USA:
AMPH has been placed in the Construction Pool
USS Hornet has been placed in the Construction Pool
USS Indiana has been placed in the Construction Pool
TRS

USSR:
2 x INF
GARR
MECH DIV
INF HQ (Yeremenko)






HMS Formidable

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 12:09:09 AM   
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Impulse: Initiative and Weather

The Allies win the Initiative throw 10:2

The weather throw is a 3 - its Fine everywhere.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 12:41:05 AM   
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The French have to decide whether to try and nip out the "bulge" that has developed east of Paris, or simply to try and reorganise the lines and let the Germans attack. The latter approach has not really worked so far and, in addition, in doing so the British Army could end up cut-off and surrounded in Belgium/Holland.

In his HQ, Gamelin is about to start his breakfast. He realises this will be one of the defining moments in the campaign. He is already wavering at the thought of launching the attack. He desperately needs some fortification. There is only one thing for it....

Valet: Would you like your usual boiled egg and soldiers this morning mon General?
Gamelin (thinks long and hard before banging the table and defiantly announcing): Non, I will ave Weetabix!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtauzd3KZGI



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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 12:47:19 AM   
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The main problem the French have is that they will likely be crucified in the air. However, they decide to request RAF diversionary support to draw some of the French fighters away. The RAF agree - and furthermore, call up their best pilots for the action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNQf08Kxsw

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 12:59:27 AM   
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This is where its all going to get complicated

The French seek to attack with their only bomber, the Potez. They can get 6 points of fighters to the hex but these are in half range so do not need to commit first off.

The RAF send in two bombers to the hex to the northwest. They are accompanied by a Spitfire from Rotterdam.

The Germans decide to meet both attacks with just enough fighters to have the advantage in each battle. 7 points fly to the French hex and 8 to the northern hex.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 1:07:21 AM   
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So, to the Belgian hex first and its 5.7:7.0 advantage to the Luftwaffe. The Axis will throw first.

Round 1:
2 - AX (ouch!) Germany decides whether to destroy the from fighter or bomber. The pilot survives. They choose the fighter.
11- DC Effectively no result.

The odds are now 4.3:7.0 but the British decide to risk one more round in the hope they get lucky....

Round 2:
11 - DC! The Allied player chooses which bomber to send through. They obviously choose the Hampden.
10 - DC Effectively no result again.

The RAF do not push their luck - they have already lost one precious fighter and so withdraw.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 1:11:38 AM   
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Over the border in France the odds are 5.2:6.3 to the Luftwaffe. The Axis throw first.

Round 1:
11 - DC The Potez is cleared through!
6 - DC The front fighter aborts.

There is no reason for the Germans to stick around....the battle ends.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 1:15:59 AM   
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The Germans now bring into play their pesky AA unit - although this cannot help the German units in France.

Only 3 damage points are available - but this is enough to render the bomber impotent in what would otherwise have been a successful attack on the 47th Panzer Corps.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 1:18:32 AM   
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Now the really important one!

Potez vs 7th Motorised Corps - 8 and a miss
Potez vs 48th Panzer Corps - 5 and another miss

A really poor start all round for the Allies.....

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 1:24:05 AM   
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The Commonwealth decide its time to say goodbye to Holland. They vow to be back, but for now, the position is becoming ever more dangerous.

Meanwhile, the French can get enough attackers for a 3:1 (no modifier) attack. BUT they cannot stop the Luftwaffe getting the 9 points they need to bring those odds back to 1:1.

Gamelin, choking on his Weetabix, has no choice but to call off the attack.

If there is one bright spot, at least in going first the Allies have been able to strengthen their lines....




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 1:36:52 AM   
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The turn finishes with the French using up two HQ to reorganise their two best aircraft.

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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 5:43:58 PM   
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This turn is undoubtedly the most important to date. The Germans need to make a real breakthrough or they will run into Winter and give the British and French time to re-group.

Adolf Hitler decides to give a speech to rally the troops.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 5:46:20 PM   
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...actually when I say speech to rally the troops, I should have more accurately stated "Hitler gives yet another mind-numbingly, soul-destroying, turgid rant that seems to last forever" At least that's what his audience thinks....




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 5:54:28 PM   
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Meanwhile, back at the front the Germans decide to switch tack. They will ignore the British in northern Belgium and the French to their south. Instead the focus will be on a hex just west of the Maginot Line, and one where the French have spread themselves incredibly thin in order to maintain a coherent line before Paris.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 6:06:01 PM   
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The Luftwaffe order their best three aircraft to three different hexes for ground strikes. The 150mm Artillery Division will also add its weight to the attacks further north.

The bombers are accompanied by fighters. The French have two fighters they can bring to the contest. The French decide to send both fighters to the hex they expect to be under attack. The Germans have just one fighter they can bring to the that hex....






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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 6:16:51 PM   
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The key air battle commences. The advantage is slight, 5.0:5.3, but with the French who throw first:

Round 1:
9 - AC The Do-17 is cleared through.
14 - DA The front French fighter has to abort.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 6:18:56 PM   
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The German Artillery goes into action. Its a good effort from the 4-quality unit.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 6:20:40 PM   
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East of Paris the 5-quality Stuka obtains equally impressive results




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 6:22:58 PM   
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The He-111, attacking the hex west of the target, achieves a 1 out of 3 success rate.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 6:24:36 PM   
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As does the Do-17 on the key hex.




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RE: Bob Flemin's MWIF AARse IV - Nice AArse - 8/17/2014 6:26:38 PM   
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Fed up with the lack of progress, Tojo also orders a renewed effort in China. The Japanese air force are surprisingly successful too....




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