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Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/10/2021 9:39:41 PM)
October 11th, 1940 (End of Axis turn) Much to OKW’s despair, snow appeared over Northern France greatly impeding operations. Luckily, most French troops, with a few exceptions, are in such shambles, that their weakness often compensated for the bad weather. Also, what is believed to be the last corps of the BEF have been spotted in French ports in Britany and Normandy, ready to leave. After successive, brutal, and, frankly, desperate assaults by German troops against fresh and well-equipped French troops, Rouen was finally taken and secured from any possible French counterattacks, while Paris was encircled and is now besieged. Further East, German troops reached the outskirts of Lyon and cleaned-up French troops in the Maginot Line. In other news, the XXI Corps was finally destroyed West of Nottingham. The last radio report having been received on the morning of October 19th. [image]local://upfiles/57797/648839AC996C414A830B28A0D1536DAE.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/10/2021 9:47:40 PM)
Heavy fighting left heavy damage in Rouen... [image]local://upfiles/57797/A19FA005DA9A40318D82443A7DA428C0.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/10/2021 11:52:38 PM)
Near Paris, a Panzer IV lies as a witness to the horrendous difficulties of the German armies in France. [image]local://upfiles/57797/2CCBAA89E816477485B861043F9F97FA.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/11/2021 2:24:31 PM)
October 25th, 1940 (End of Axis turn) After some minor mop-up of weak dispersed units, to give some easy victories to our boys who have suffered much more than they deserved, Berlin accepted France’s offer of a cease-fire and, under the agreement, all Northern and Western France will be occupied for the remainder of the war. British troops however, under Royal Navy protection, are still active in Saint-Nazaire where it is believed that they might have disarmed the local police and army force and took over the city. However, London tells a different story that they are protecting the city in the name of the legitimate French government exiled in Great Britain. In other News, Bordeaux naval facilities were hastily put back in order and are already providing support for U-boat operating in the Atlantic against British shipping [image]local://upfiles/57797/C0EEAADD45494476B1B29E993E07426C.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/11/2021 2:26:17 PM)
The campaign in France ended with loses in men, equipment and time that far exceeded the worst of OKW nightmares... [image]local://upfiles/57797/9CC95F61FDC7435FB359200C8D432A88.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/11/2021 8:43:56 PM)
November 8th, 1940 (End of Axis turn) German troops reached Saint-Nazaire defended by no less than three British divisions with three battleship groups providing cover from a few miles off coast. OKL ordered numerous strikes on the British fleet despite the bad weather, but with no success. The Royal Navy fended off all attacks. Despite the horrendous German loses, it seems that Rome considered the United Kingdom to be overstretched now with the fall of France and declared war on London. That same day, the Regia Aeronautica launched a massive series of raids on Malta and sent two submarine flotillas to try to blockade the island. The raids on Malta caused serious losses in men and equipment to both an infantry corps still embarked on transport ships and an Army Headquarter complement and its security regiments. The Warspite is also believed to have been moderately damaged. Rome also ordered some reinforcement to North Africa and Italian troops took Sidi Barrani before retreating to observe British reactions. In other news, German troops have been observed in Italy. [image]local://upfiles/57797/90B416A08DB34C8CB75BF3AF7D831D96.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/11/2021 8:49:52 PM)
Photograph taken during the 3rd raid on Malta from a SM.79 Sparviero. [image]local://upfiles/57797/6D81D3E4EB94451CA9FD9D567F94D34D.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/11/2021 8:52:01 PM)
Italian troops entering Sidi Barrani. [image]local://upfiles/57797/34716909A9DA40F7BF65B1C33E0FC4AF.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/12/2021 1:04:27 AM)
November 22nd, 1940 In France, Saint-Nazaire and its inhabitants was abandoned by British forces. OKH started the long task of redeployment and reorganisation of its forces. In the Mediterranean, Malta was once again the target of the Regia Aeronautica. Surface vessels, including transports, had already left the port, but submarines flotillas had arrived in the meanwhile and were the new targets of Italian bombers. One submarine flotilla was very lightly damaged, but another one, targeted by the specialised anti-shipping Squalo division was very severely mauled. On the diplomatic front, Romania and Hungary, encouraged by the turn of events in France and worried about the Soviets to their borders, joined the Axis. German troops already started deploying in Western Romania, but in Berlin, the anti-communist discourses seemed to have calmed down since the difficulties encountered in France.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/12/2021 9:49:37 PM)
December 6th, 1940 The war continued at sea and in the Mediterranean. Only mediocre results were achieved at sea in an exchange of cargo ships vs U-boats that was not quite enough to be worth the effort. But more submarines are on their way to sustain the effort in the Atlantic. In Malta, all vessels of the Royal Navy seem to have left for either Egypt or Gibraltar. Italian aircraft attacked the RAF fighter squadrons based on the island, but their either could not or would not interfere with the Italian operations. After some debate, Comando Supremo did not order an assault on Syria in the last weeks because it could only be put together with Italian marine divisions and a British unit is believed to be near the border of the French mandate (on top of the French division in Damas). Comando Supremo did not want to risk that the marine divisions would be pushed back to the sea before the ports could receive reinforcements in the very possible eventuality that the British unit in question is a full corps.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 12:09:25 AM)
December 20th, 1940 The U-boat’s luck seems to have gotten a little better, but not yet to the point of threatening the British Empire. In the Mediterranean, a huge Royal Navy fleet was back to Malta composed of many ships, avoiding detection while moving in. Italian aircraft were therefore sent to greed them. Italian loses were severe but after many waves scoring no hits, the Illustrious CV group was finally severely damaged by the specialised Squalo division. In other news, more British troops have been spotted near Syria.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 12:13:16 AM)
Italian intelligence officer Marco Moretti in Bedouin disguise in Syria. Agent Moretti sent valuable information on British deployment in Palestine. [image]local://upfiles/57797/CAC444992C1E4F0D9CEA62C0521A958C.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 12:50:45 AM)
January 3rd, 1941 As expected after the information received by agent Moretti, British troops entered Syria and quickly dispatched the French defenders. A mechanised corps, and also an independent infantry division, was used in the invasion, leaving the French no fighting chances. Agent Moretti managed to escape via Turkey. In Malta, many ships left the harbour but not all. Italian aircraft once again attacked the port and sustained heavy damage but managed to cause moderate damage to both the Ramillies groups and the Courageous group. Regia Aeronautica informed Comando Supremo that operation will have to cease for a while to let the pilot recover and loses be replaced. Comando Supremo therefore asked OKL for some support in order to keep the pressure going. In the Atlantic, U-boats, once again, found no prey to feast on.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 12:56:43 AM)
With a new year starting, the Axis is reviewing the overall situation. The German army and air forces were severely mauled in France sustaining heavy losses. British forces sustained only moderate loses on land, but lost many aircrafts and pilots. The Battle of the Atlantic is still undecided, but extra U-boats should join the battle in the coming months. Italy lost many aircrafts since it entered the war, but managed to put good pressure on the Royal Navy in Malta, even coming to an inch of sinking a whole carrier group. [image]local://upfiles/57797/989709904B464097A58C974140E47670.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 1:02:29 AM)
As far as available forces go, most countries involved in the war are able to field reasonably strong forces. However, OKW ordered a a drastic mobilization during 1941 to catch-up and increase the size of the Heer after the loses in France. Of interest, is the impressive size of the Canadian army fielding about 13 divisions despite a relatively modest population. [image]local://upfiles/57797/5E6190EBCA6941A5B0068231740A6EB9.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 3:11:14 PM)
January 17th, 1941 In Egypt, Canadian and British troops are advancing toward the Libyan border. OKW dispatched a panzer corps directly to Tobruk to beef-up the Italians. The Royal Navy, once again, left Malta. Further East, Rhodes’ defenses are being probed, could the British be considering an invasion of the Island? In the Atlantic, OKM reported a disastrous two weeks with many loses for very light damage done to British shipping.

Harrybanana -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 5:18:56 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Nirosi As far as available forces go, most countries involved in the war are able to field reasonably strong forces. However, OKW ordered a a drastic mobilization during 1941 to catch-up and increase the size of the Heer after the loses in France. Of interest, is the impressive size of the Canadian army fielding about 13 divisions despite a relatively modest population. [image]local://upfiles/57797/5E6190EBCA6941A5B0068231740A6EB9.jpg[/image] I believe Australia (with a population about 2/3rds of Canada) fielded about this many divisions; as did Rumania with also a smaller population than Canada.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/13/2021 5:57:44 PM)
Very true for Australia. However Romania was close, but not quite, to double Canada in 1939 (~19M vs 11M). But no problem with that on my side, I am actually glad to see players building the Canadian army. Often and sadly neglected and transformed into a huge shipping yard [:(]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/14/2021 3:07:34 PM)
January 31st, 1941 In the Atlantic, four U-Boat flotillas together managed to sink only about 100 000 toons of merchant shipping but lost among them the equivalent of a whole flotilla. OKM is at a loss to explain the overall mediocre results, with huge variations, since the start of the war. Allied level of escort and sub hunting patrols seem to explain only part of the variations. Some important technical improvements are expected to be deployed on U-boats by spring, improving, among other things, their diving speed and noise levels. In the Mediterranean, a lone submarine flotilla was spotted Southwest of Crete and its mission is puzzling the Regia Marina as it was in no position to interfere with any Axis operation except maybe an invasion of Crete. Nonetheless, aircrafts from Libya were sent to attack the submarines and inflicted moderate loses on the flotilla. Near the Libyan-Egyptian border, things are heating up with a show of force on both sides. The Axis fields three mobile corps: the VXI Panzer Corps, the XXI Motorised Corps Piave and the XX Armor Corps Ariete, the last two both renamed around their central division. Complementing those forces, Rome sent in also the II Infantry Corps. Berlin promised an infantry corps as well if need be. However, no one dare to start the hostilities preferring to let the other side commit first… In other news, Comando Supremo is estimating that unless relieved, the Malta garrison should start starving soon. [image]local://upfiles/57797/D56B689D85ED453E9CE4F7269F726C2F.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/14/2021 3:14:12 PM)
What is believed to be British submarine HMS P36 been under attack by aircrafts of the Drago Light Bomber Division. The submarine is believed to be sunk. [image]local://upfiles/57797/FE88D94E549842E7A65D022CD0BE0951.jpg[/image]

Harrybanana -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/14/2021 6:45:15 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Nirosi Very true for Australia. However Romania was close, but not quite, to double Canada in 1939 (~19M vs 11M). But no problem with that on my side, I am actually glad to see players building the Canadian army. Often and sadly neglected and transformed into a huge shipping yard [:(] Oops, sorry you're right. I meant Hungary not Rumania. I think Rumania fielded something like 30 divisions. So Canada fielding 18 to 21 divisions (6 to 7 large corps) was a possibility. But only if it didn't build any air or naval (escort) units.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/15/2021 1:36:38 AM)
February 14th, 1941 The good weather is coming back in the Mediterranean. This should show the British intentions concerning Rhodes and if they are serious about an invasion or if they are just harassing the defenders while improving their pilots’ skills. Comando Supremo has been waiting to send back the coastal corps previously stationed there but has been waiting for an opportunity when the British submarines would be rotating out of the sector. In other news, OKH has announced the reorganisation of the motorised corps. Starting next month, they will receive extra armor support and be renamed panzergrenadier corps. This will help the army have more mobile forces at a lower cost to complement the expensive panzer corps.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/15/2021 2:06:01 PM)
February 28th, 1941 The British did not attempt anything against Rhodes but did replace their submarine flotilla. Due to the heavy rain in the sector, the Regia Marina attempted a relief of the marine division still in Rhodes and sent in a second-rate coastal corps to replace it that saw no attempt at interference by the British. In other news, the Canadian rear units and headquarters were bombed in Egypt.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/15/2021 3:35:49 PM)
March 14th, 1941 After the Dutch government refused to accept German troops on its soil to protect the all-important ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Berlin had no choice but to reluctantly order OKW to take over the country. To deny the Royal Navy the Dutch ships, OKL ordered a massive strike on Amsterdam’s port on the first hours of hostilities. But despite the ships having been reported sunk multiple times, they did manage to limp-out at night three days later just before German tanks entered to city after a brief battle. In the Atlantic, merchant loses mounted for the British, but so did U-boat losses that were brutal. As U-boats are being upgrading in Bordeaux, OKM expects things to improve in the near future. In the Mediterranean, under the cover of rain, a huge British fleet returned to Malta bringing much needed supply and, it is believed, also some extra air defences. The efforts to bring the small island to its knees will indeed be a long road… In other news, St-Nazaire was bombed by British planes with no regard for the citizens of their former ally. In view of the minimal economic value of the city, OKW is not worried but still ordered minimal anti-air defenses to be provided if only to show Germany’s determination and not to give the British a free run. [image]local://upfiles/57797/22C359C228964AA987DA2DCC70059FC4.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/15/2021 6:55:49 PM)
March 28th, 1941 (End of Axis turn) British and Canadian troops crossed the Libyan border and with massive naval support attacked the position defended by the XVI Panzer Corps. The German veterans from France dealt a serious bloody nose on the Commonwealth troops who stopped the attacks after a single day and serious loses. After much debate between Rommel and Graziani, as if the Canado-British attack was a trap to provoke a counterattack and force the Axis troops out of their entrenched positions (a very plausible theory in view of the British reserves forces held a few miles back) and counterattack the counterattack, it was decided not to risk it. Instead, the Regia Aeronautica was sent to bomb the British Armored corps and to destroy, with success, a submarine flotilla attempting to blockade Tobruk. In other news, the British fleet in Malta left again and is not expected back for about six weeks when the island reserves will start to be depleted again. Of puzzling interest is also that a British combat unit of some sort has been detected in Aqaba… Much less puzzling is the build-up of German troops at the Northern and Eastern borders of Yugoslavia… Tensions are mounting between Belgrade and Berlin. The German Foreign Ministry is also pleased to announce that Finland is now a trusted ally of Germany. Berlin even promised some troops to help defend the small nation independence. [image]local://upfiles/57797/9FE04FC6306E4FAEAE1F0D3B24D50AB9.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/17/2021 12:47:44 AM)
April 11th, 1941 (End of Axis turn) In a surprising and daring move, British marines landed at Rabat and secured the city. At first it was not clear if the move was a serious one or if the British just wanted to draw Axis resources away from Libya where they are mounting a major offensive. Still, Germany sent some troops to Morocco while Italy did the same in Algeria and Tunisia in coordination with local Vichy authorities, our new allies. Two U-boat flotillas were also diverted toward what seemed a very lightly protected carrier group off Rabat. They inflicted moderate damage on the Illustrious groups but also sank all the transports carrying the 12th Army HQ and security regiments (showing the move into Morocco was probably intended to be a serious one). [image]local://upfiles/57797/7981D50A91D14DEC958F90D35944C141.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/17/2021 12:48:00 AM)
In Libya, things are getting worrisome. Commonwealth troops with shore support continuously attacked the XVI Panzer Corps and this time did serious damage before the corps finally retreated. General Hoepner was killed during the battle by an enemy artillery shell and was replaced by General Hoth who immediately ordered a counterattack on weakened British troops. The counterattack pushed back the enemy but proved to be costly and many tanks were lost to enemy shore support. This left the Axis line in a weaker position than it was. It can only be hopped that the enemy has overextended its supply lines and might need some time to recover as well. Following the failed offensive, OKH relieved General Hoth of its command and sent in General Rommel who ordered the VXI Panzer Corps back to safety, hopefully, for now. [image]local://upfiles/57797/6AB52AE0664E4C90ADA7303B22A673D5.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/17/2021 12:48:45 AM)
The new M13/40 tank is starting to replace the older M11/39 model with frontline troops in Libya. The M13/40 is still no match for the latest models fielded by the British, but it is still a notable improvement and will give Italian troops more staying power than the M11/39. [image]local://upfiles/57797/95E635050DC943378F18A7EB0E1B3109.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/17/2021 3:36:07 PM)
April 25th, 1941 (End of Axis turn) With the help of the Royal Navy the enemy continued its advance and cut-off the Ariete Armored corps from its supply lines. The corps was not encircled as such, but basic supplies could not reach anymore over the long dessert distances. To re-establish contact with Ariete, a series of counterattacks were ordered (which due to the gravity of the situation included the help of the still battered and unready XVI Panzer Corps). The whole operation managed first to isolate and then force a British mechanised corps to surrender but left Axis force exhausted. Comando Supremo can only hope that Commonwealth troops are also in a low state of readiness been so far from their supply sources. However, it is believed that the Royal navy is bringing supply ashore in order to help sustain the offensive. Due to the situation in Morocco, Germany could not send help to the area as it was diverted toward this new front. The sole exception been a fighter group to provided better air cover. Two submarine flotillas were therefore sent to try to interfere with the sea supply lanes but sustained heavy loses. However, they gained valuable information on the composition of the enemy fleet. On top of a carrier group and a heavy cruiser group, the fleet is composed of no less than 6 battleship groups. At 12 battleships present, it means that three quarters of all British battleships are in the vicinity of Tobruk. With the massive help the Royal Navy provided, it can be only hopped that the ships might not be in a good state of efficiency anymore. The Regia Marine therefore ordered the surface fleet to put some pressure. It left Trieste on the morning of April 29th and is now off the Sicilian coast. Berlin and Rome are waiting to see the British reaction… [image]local://upfiles/57797/3B467937475F43CC8B6FD088B87DAD51.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (11/17/2021 3:36:36 PM)
In Morocco, massive reinforcement of British and Canadian troops, including an armored corps, were rushed into Rabat despite the mediocre size of the port. U-boats in the vicinity tried to interfere again, but this time suffered heavy loses for no effect. Alpini troops were sent to the area to contain the enemy while waiting from reinforcement promised by Germany. If the Moroccan and Western Algerian ports can be kept from the enemy by the time the German troops arrive, it should be possible to push them back to the sea… [image]local://upfiles/57797/B2D51EADA681416E971A5B1417CAAED8.jpg[/image]

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