GrumpyMel -> RE: WAW6T- Axis GrumpyMel and Lunaticus (5/23/2010 7:43:50 PM)
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June 7th, 1940 The Allies have evacuated Paris and France all but lies at my feet. However, the cost has been heavier then I anticipated. Besides the loss of the Kriegsmarine task force (My remaining 2 e-boats were sunk by Allied carrier air on the West's turn), the Maginot defenders staged a suicidal series of counter-attacks into Luxemburg. Although they were driven back with heavy losses, they managed to destroy an artillery unit of 5 guns in the process. That was a lack of foresight on my part. I had anticipated the Maginot defenders would try to break out to the west in order to try to join the evacuation, not attack across a river into Luxemburg. An expensive lesson for me. The West is clearly a skilled and daring opponent. At the very least, I am ahead of my schedule. Having walked into Paris unopposed this turn. The remaining Maginot defenders, though still a formidable force. Have little supply and slim chance of retreat. My attacks this turn were mostly to contain and disrupt them, I am avoiding a full scale direct attack on them while they are still powerfull, as it will cost uneccesary losses. I used the 4th SS Panzer division along with an Infantry division to strike at thier central flak defenses, which were left largely unguarded. These being knocked out, the Luftwaffe had some target practice. My forces then moved mostly to encircle these defenders. Although they still have some ability to attack, with thier disrupted organization and limited supply...they won't be able to move or attack far....and I think it will be less costly to force them to attack me (they are mostly defensive troops) rather then assault thier fortresses. If I decide to play the Vichey card, they will disappear anyway. One good bit of news. My gambit into the Med has paid off...as my U-boats there are intercepting the Production from Marsielle, which seems to have been directed toward Africa or Gibraltar HQ. Below is a picture of my starting position this turn. [image]local://upfiles/27684/3D0FB64809F04F3FAC03AA4B82AA927F.jpg[/image]
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