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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 12:57:14 PM   
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In moving the turn on the British have a decision to make. Do they wish to occupy Iceland for 25 MPP?

Yes. I think that makes sense.

Soviet Union
The Soviet MPP goes negative as the decision is made to make preparations for war in winter.

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 1:07:06 PM   
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The Germans take Belgium and really hit the British and French hard.

II Corps, was destroyed north of Sedan in a concerted attack by panzers and infantry and the 2nd Army was pushed back further widening the newly formed breach in the Allied lines.

On the Allied left flank the BEF and II Corps were mauled, as were the fighter units sent up to assist them.




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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 1:07:32 PM   
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A lot going on! The German convoy route change may have caused a fatal bug. When I click on the convoy map the game crashes. I shall ignore this for the moment and see what happens.

Not happy to see Italy preparing to enter the fray - maybe they will join the Allies like in WWI? Let's hope not....




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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 1:33:52 PM   
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The British get a new fighter unit that is placed near Oxford. The BEF has been brought up to strength (and further reinforcement in Egypt too) but nothing can be done about the drop in readiness. Can the Germans exploit this?

France
The French Army now has a tank unit - placed near Paris. The French make the decision not to re-cross the Meuse at Sedan. Instead they will try and use the river line (7th Army)/Verdun (Reserve Corps) to try and hold the line and contain the breach...




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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 1:42:08 PM   
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I order the 2nd Submarine Flotilla to the Skaggerak.... dangerous waters!

The Home Fleet nears Narvik.

There are two U-boats at least at sea. One appeared off Halifax and showed itself. Having done so, I attacked with the two flotillas that could reach. The U-boat wolf pack has taking a beating - but dished out some punishment too...

Further to the northeast the 1st Destroyer Flotilla came across another U-boat wolf pack and came off sightly worse. Testing times for the Allied navies! Sadly I cannot show the convoy map, because the game will crash, but here is the situation off Halifax.




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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 2:21:46 PM   
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With the news that the Italians are preparing for war the British decide to send a garrison to Malta. The Mediterranean Fleet are out in force to ensure it reaches its destination.

Mediterranean Fleet - Admiral Andrew Cunningham
BB - Warspite (Flagship) Barham
CV - Ark Royal, Eagle
CA - 3rd Cruiser Squadron (Berwick, Exeter, Kent, York)
CL - 4th Cruiser Squadron (Ajax, Neptune, Orion, Penelope)
DD - 3rd Destroyer Flotilla


[On board the bridge of HMS Warspite]
Admiral Cunningham: "Pass a message on to the rest of the fleet no.1"
No.1 "Sir"
Cunningham: "Tell them the fleet is to head directly for Malta to ensure the arrival of our precious cargo. Meanwhile the Old Lady will head directly for Taranto to sink the Italian Fleet".
No.1 " Aye, aye sir".




The modern French Force du Raide takes up station north of Tunis:

Force du Raide - Admiral Marcel-Bruno Gensoul
FB - Dunkerque (Flagship) Strasbourg
CA - 1st (Heavy) Cruiser Squadron (Algerie, Suffren, Foch, Dupleix)
CL - 2nd (Light) Cruiser Squadron (Gloire, Georges Leygues, Montcalm, La Galissonniere)

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 2:24:16 PM   
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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 2:46:18 PM   
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Excellent. I have never followed any of your AARs over the years. This is my first and I love your style. Anxious for more. Thanks
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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 3:20:31 PM   
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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 3:22:45 PM   
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8th June 1940

United Kingdom
The question is - bring under-strength ANZAC units to Cairo now or leave until late 1941(?) when fully formed. Well that seems a little extreme bases on reality - maybe its a game balance thing.

Either way I say Yes.

Another decision hot on the heels of this one. Do I want to spend 60 MPP to beef up British Somaliland? I will say yes to this ensure national morale is not affected by an invasion of Sudan.

Oh and another one....

Soviet Union
Do I want to annex the Baltic States and get an increase in my rubbish income. Er that would be Yes....

Wait up there's more!

Do I want to annex Bessarabia at a cost of 15 MPP. Again I say yes. It means Romania moves closer to the Axis camp but come on, a deal is a deal. I told Adolf that the I wanted Bessarabia, if he chose not to take me seriously that is his problem.

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 3:44:01 PM   
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The British get another Destroyer Flotilla which is placed in Glasgow and the two aircraft carrier sisters Illustrious and Victorious. Unfortunately these names are two long. Their counter is therefore named Lusty and Vicky.

The 2nd Submarine Flotilla is pulled out of the Skaggerak for the time being. I am hoping to be able to upgrade him.

The Wolf Pack in the middle of the North Atlantic is free to continue its murderous reign. But in better news:

As a man once said "Scratch-one Wolf Pack!"


The scene just before the 2nd Escort Flotilla is about to deliver the coup de gras on this wolf pack.



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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 3:53:58 PM   
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Outside Narvik Rupertforce (led by Maj-Gen P Mackesy) and the Chasseurs Alpins (Brigadier A Bethouart) attempt to take the port. I have set the aircraft to 'ground' I'm hoping that means I can use them against Narvik...


The Royal Navy are off shore to lend support. Initial attacks have reduced the defenders for little loss to the attackers.



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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 4:02:58 PM   
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From the extreme cold of Narvik to the extreme heat of the Mediterranean. The Malta Defence Force lands on the island and immediate improvements in AA capability (10 MPP) are made.




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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 4:19:26 PM   
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Okay - I've been putting off thinking about this I guess I have to deal with France now...

The British pull back behind the Somme, but the French are exposed on the wrong side of the Marne.

Both Allies have reinforced and upgraded what they can but it now looks fatal for the French.

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 4:34:17 PM   
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After much wrangling and debate (well the war in Finland only started two months ago ) the British and French agree to send troops to Finland.



I am sorry that this is a bit late but I've been pondering on this for a while now.

1) How did the French and British forces get to Finland?
2) Does not France, overextend to send forces to Finland? And to some extend Britain as well?
3) Allied troops fighting Soviet troops. Isn't this a German dream come true?
4) Will this cause Finland to side with the Allies instead of Germany?

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 5:00:28 PM   
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20th January 1940

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After much wrangling and debate (well the war in Finland only started two months ago ) the British and French agree to send troops to Finland.



I am sorry that this is a bit late but I've been pondering on this for a while now.

1) How did the French and British forces get to Finland?
They just get there when acting on these decisions.
2) Does not France, overextend to send forces to Finland? And to some extend Britain as well?
The forces are not taken from your units in the UK or France
3) Allied troops fighting Soviet troops. Isn't this a German dream come true?
Yes, I guess so - but its just a what-if. The upside for the Allies is less chance of Finland aligning with Germany. The Allies can say no.
4) Will this cause Finland to side with the Allies instead of Germany?
To what extent this is possible I don't know
warspite1

See above


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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 5:11:51 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: warspite1

20th January 1940

United Kingdom and France
After much wrangling and debate (well the war in Finland only started two months ago ) the British and French agree to send troops to Finland.



I am sorry that this is a bit late but I've been pondering on this for a while now.

1) How did the French and British forces get to Finland?
They just get there when acting on these decisions.
2) Does not France, overextend to send forces to Finland? And to some extend Britain as well?
The forces are not taken from your units in the UK or France
3) Allied troops fighting Soviet troops. Isn't this a German dream come true?
Yes, I guess so - but its just a what-if. The upside for the Allies is less chance of Finland aligning with Germany. The Allies can say no.
4) Will this cause Finland to side with the Allies instead of Germany?
To what extent this is possible I don't know
warspite1

See above


Thank you.

I really like that what-if events are included.

But disappointed that some sort of magical 'teleport' is available. To bad for Finland that this technology was not available to the Allies in '39.

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 5:30:19 PM   
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ORIGINAL: warspite1

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ORIGINAL: Orm


quote:

ORIGINAL: warspite1

20th January 1940

United Kingdom and France
After much wrangling and debate (well the war in Finland only started two months ago ) the British and French agree to send troops to Finland.



I am sorry that this is a bit late but I've been pondering on this for a while now.

1) How did the French and British forces get to Finland?
They just get there when acting on these decisions.
2) Does not France, overextend to send forces to Finland? And to some extend Britain as well?
The forces are not taken from your units in the UK or France
3) Allied troops fighting Soviet troops. Isn't this a German dream come true?
Yes, I guess so - but its just a what-if. The upside for the Allies is less chance of Finland aligning with Germany. The Allies can say no.
4) Will this cause Finland to side with the Allies instead of Germany?
To what extent this is possible I don't know
warspite1

See above


Thank you.

I really like that what-if events are included.

But disappointed that some sort of magical 'teleport' is available. To bad for Finland that this technology was not available to the Allies in '39.
warspite1

I think it makes the game less tactical - and given that it is a strategic game, perhaps that is no bad thing. How much replayability it gives remains to be seen.


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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 5:34:34 PM   
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The British are asked if they want to re-route their Mediterranean convoys. I will say yes as I don't know what chances I get to do this later. I would prefer to wait and see what the Italian Fleet do but I will play safe and accept the reduced tonnage....

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 5:41:16 PM   
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Wow - the RAF are absolutely rubbish. They get creamed just looking at a German aircraft The BEF is no more - although the Corps that make up the BEF are still in play - sort of. The French lost 1 Army, 2 Corps and a Garrison....



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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 5:43:28 PM   
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ORIGINAL: warspite1

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ORIGINAL: Orm


quote:

ORIGINAL: warspite1

20th January 1940

United Kingdom and France
After much wrangling and debate (well the war in Finland only started two months ago ) the British and French agree to send troops to Finland.



I am sorry that this is a bit late but I've been pondering on this for a while now.

1) How did the French and British forces get to Finland?
They just get there when acting on these decisions.
2) Does not France, overextend to send forces to Finland? And to some extend Britain as well?
The forces are not taken from your units in the UK or France
3) Allied troops fighting Soviet troops. Isn't this a German dream come true?
Yes, I guess so - but its just a what-if. The upside for the Allies is less chance of Finland aligning with Germany. The Allies can say no.
4) Will this cause Finland to side with the Allies instead of Germany?
To what extent this is possible I don't know
warspite1

See above


Thank you.

I really like that what-if events are included.

But disappointed that some sort of magical 'teleport' is available. To bad for Finland that this technology was not available to the Allies in '39.
warspite1

I think it makes the game less tactical - and given that it is a strategic game, perhaps that is no bad thing. How much replayability it gives remains to be seen.



Hopefully the multiplayer option will be available soon, which would add to replayability.

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 6:07:37 PM   
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After the recent foray off Denmark (a kind of Jutland II) I have a number of ships that could do with repairing; HM battlecruisers Renown and Repulse and HMS Manchester from the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. However, on the basis that I need to assist France, and that the Kriegsmarine should be quiet for a while, I ignore these needs and look elsewhere for spending my MPP. I do not spend any MPP this turn as I want to get some tanks to beef up the 3 infantry corps.

France
The French spend their MPP on bringing XI Corps back up to full strength, reinforcing their bomber group and upgrading their fighter squadrons. When upgrading the fighter unit a little number appeared in the bottom right. I cannot see what this is from the manual but hopefully its a way of being able to tell upgrade levels of units?

USSR
The Soviets research infantry warfare.


All Quiet(ish) On The Western Front



That little white number you question, usually means that there is an upgrade available. At least that the way it is in SCWWI, often there are more than one upgrade at presented, thus white 1, or white 2, ect.. Usually the earliest upgrade has to be done before latter upgrades can be fulfilled...

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 6:10:08 PM   
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ORIGINAL: warspite1

20th January 1940

United Kingdom and France
After much wrangling and debate (well the war in Finland only started two months ago ) the British and French agree to send troops to Finland.



I am sorry that this is a bit late but I've been pondering on this for a while now.

1) How did the French and British forces get to Finland?
They just get there when acting on these decisions.
2) Does not France, overextend to send forces to Finland? And to some extend Britain as well?
The forces are not taken from your units in the UK or France
3) Allied troops fighting Soviet troops. Isn't this a German dream come true?
Yes, I guess so - but its just a what-if. The upside for the Allies is less chance of Finland aligning with Germany. The Allies can say no.
4) Will this cause Finland to side with the Allies instead of Germany?
To what extent this is possible I don't know
warspite1

See above


Thank you.

I really like that what-if events are included.

But disappointed that some sort of magical 'teleport' is available. To bad for Finland that this technology was not available to the Allies in '39.
warspite1

I think it makes the game less tactical - and given that it is a strategic game, perhaps that is no bad thing. How much replayability it gives remains to be seen.



Hopefully the multiplayer option will be available soon, which would add to replayability.
warspite1

Hopefully - of course they will have the same choices (although I understand that there is an element of manual movement). That said I have been attacking Narvik with my Special Forces that were landed as part of a Decision card. I have been able to attack, but having done so and moved the German out of the town, I can't advance. Weird or maybe WAD?


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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 6:13:35 PM   
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2nd March 1940

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After the recent foray off Denmark (a kind of Jutland II) I have a number of ships that could do with repairing; HM battlecruisers Renown and Repulse and HMS Manchester from the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. However, on the basis that I need to assist France, and that the Kriegsmarine should be quiet for a while, I ignore these needs and look elsewhere for spending my MPP. I do not spend any MPP this turn as I want to get some tanks to beef up the 3 infantry corps.

France
The French spend their MPP on bringing XI Corps back up to full strength, reinforcing their bomber group and upgrading their fighter squadrons. When upgrading the fighter unit a little number appeared in the bottom right. I cannot see what this is from the manual but hopefully its a way of being able to tell upgrade levels of units?

USSR
The Soviets research infantry warfare.


All Quiet(ish) On The Western Front



That little white number you question, usually means that there is an upgrade available. At least that the way it is in SCWWI, often there are more than one upgrade at presented, thus white 1, or white 2, ect.. Usually the earliest upgrade has to be done before latter upgrades can be fulfilled...

warspite1

I think when its green there is an upgrade available - the white symbols mean an upgrade has been carried out.

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/20/2016 7:39:43 PM   
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ORIGINAL: warspite1

2nd March 1940

United Kingdom
After the recent foray off Denmark (a kind of Jutland II) I have a number of ships that could do with repairing; HM battlecruisers Renown and Repulse and HMS Manchester from the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. However, on the basis that I need to assist France, and that the Kriegsmarine should be quiet for a while, I ignore these needs and look elsewhere for spending my MPP. I do not spend any MPP this turn as I want to get some tanks to beef up the 3 infantry corps.

France
The French spend their MPP on bringing XI Corps back up to full strength, reinforcing their bomber group and upgrading their fighter squadrons. When upgrading the fighter unit a little number appeared in the bottom right. I cannot see what this is from the manual but hopefully its a way of being able to tell upgrade levels of units?

USSR
The Soviets research infantry warfare.


All Quiet(ish) On The Western Front



That little white number you question, usually means that there is an upgrade available. At least that the way it is in SCWWI, often there are more than one upgrade at presented, thus white 1, or white 2, ect.. Usually the earliest upgrade has to be done before latter upgrades can be fulfilled...

warspite1

I think when its green there is an upgrade available - the white symbols mean an upgrade has been carried out.

You might be correct, it's been a year or so since playing SCWWI.

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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/21/2016 4:32:32 AM   
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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/21/2016 6:09:14 AM   
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I have to say I spent a large part of the weekend on this (not ideal from the brownie point perspective, but a testament to how much fun the game is).

As said I have no experience of these games so a big thanks to people that have helped too – especially nOknOk. I don’t think I asked that many questions – and did not use the manual that much (will wait for the hard copy when I can properly get into it). This is testament to how intuitive the game is, that I have been able to basically just get on with it.

It’s too early to make too much by way of judgement of the game, but it’s definitely a case of so far so very good. There are a few niggles – I dislike the HQ and Army and Corps idea. It’s hardly a game-breaker but there is no need for it. There needs to be one more zoom level – to help us old wrinklies. Those without perfect eyesight are spoilt with the zoom levels on MWIF. This game is almost perfect, but an extra level of closeness would help with viewing the upgrades and a few other things.

From a stability perspective I’ve had a problem where the Poles simply failed to surrender – thus effectively ending that game – and I cannot view the convoy map on my current game as the game crashes if I do.

On the plus side – the game is fun. Lots of fun. And whilst I have been able to open it up and play straight out of the box (or whatever the computer equivalent is!) there is clearly much more to the game – research, diplomacy, upgrades etc – that I need to learn to increase the experience. I like the sound effects, the map is growing on me, and overall the aesthetics are positive. The plusses massively outweigh the negatives.

I can’t wait to continue with this – and even more, I can’t wait for the manual to arrive!


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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/21/2016 4:29:54 PM   
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Sadly not too much time tonight , but I'll try and get what I can done in the short time available.

France and the United Kingdom
The last turn was something of a disaster. The Germans, who opened up the Allied defences previously, have now exploited the gaps opened, with the result that the British and French suddenly look very weak in front of Paris.

The whole weight of the German armour was sent north and the British melted at the sight of the panzers - allied to which the RAF appear to be flying Gloster Gladiators or something.

First off though lets get a report summary from last turn:

Well that's disappointing - the reports won't come up when I press hotkey 'l'

EDIT: I re-opened from Autosave and that works - phew

This is depressing reading - let's move on



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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/21/2016 4:39:36 PM   
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So, hiding my head in the sand, what's happening elsewhere?

USSR
The Soviets have claimed Bessarabia. Northern Bukovina is not mentioned but I'm sure that's included too.

France and the United Kingdom
I have the two Canadian Escort Flotillas in port in Canada. I cannot reinforce, but can upgrade. However the upgrade is limited to naval weaponry and AA. I have better things to spend my MPP on at present - although would of course jump at the chance to increase ASW when available.

Not having access to the convoy map is a bit annoying. I see that a northern convoy route exists now and I need to get more destroyers in play. The RN looking stretched even with the help of the French (who will no doubt disappear soon).

The 1st Destroyer Flotilla reaches Glasgow, but it too cannot reinforce. That's a blow because I need every convoy escort possible!




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RE: How the Axis could have won. Allied AAR RTW - 11/21/2016 4:59:13 PM   
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France and the United Kingdom
Irritatingly, bearing in mind my troops could not advance into Narvik last turn, the German garrison has reinforced and moved back into the town.

I found out the FAA aircraft were not in range of Narvik which is why I could not get them to fly.... As a result the RN send their carriers into Vestfjord to try and soften up the Narvik defenders. Their contribution is negligible and the attack by the Anglo-French forces investing the town is not much better.....




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