RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now

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Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/14/2021 1:41:26 PM)
February 27th, 1942 The British have started serious bombing raids in France, Belgium and Germany. The Luftwaffe was overwhelmed. OKL will try to redeploy assets to compensate, maybe even form a new fighter group as well and buff the anti-air defenses of the homeland. It might take a while however to accomplish it, hopefully before the US joins in the raids. In the Mediterranean, the weather was severe over Sicily, grounding all missions, but groups from Tunisia managed to raid Malta and destroy the 11th Destroyer Group. Once again, Malta is left without protection for its supply lines.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/15/2021 3:13:35 PM)
March 13th, 1942 More bombing occurred again in roughly the same sectors as before. German fighters tried to intervene as best as they could while waiting for eventual reinforcements in an undetermined future. For now, loses are sustainable, but with time Allied pressure can only increase. Abwehr informed OKW that the USSR seems to be preparing something. Many Soviet units are being positioned in a worrisome manner near our border, some very aggressively in Bessarabia. It is also suspected that a rapid modernisation of the Red Army occurred in the last months. Could Stalin be thinking of breaking our pact? In any case, OKW asked OKH to be ready for anything, even to go on the offensive, if necessary, by late April or early May. OKH will start to reposition corps accordingly and refurbish the equipment of some units. Some infantry corps in central Poland still have the same equipment they had for the French Campaign. Abwehr also believes that regardless of the equipment, most Soviet soldiers are badly trained conscripts with little will to fight.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/15/2021 3:14:18 PM)
March 27th, 1942 (End of Axis turn) Allied bombing continued but only in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, not in Germany. Could it be that even our meager air cover over our homeland was enough to inflict a bloody to Bomber Command and serves now as a good enough deterrent? Malta taken! A combined arm operations involving the best both Germany and Italy had to offer broke the defenses of the fortress island. The German 1st Reserve Corps left Algiers for the beaches of Malta. During its transit, Italian and German bombers pounded the defenders but sustained themselves serious loses, due to massive anti-air coverage. The landing itself was supported by the Italian fleet that sailed from Taranto (itself shadowed by submarines flotillas in case the Allies in Gibraltar decide to intervene). During the assault, Italian battleships and cruisers pounded the defenders in the flank and rear areas while elite German ground support aircrafts and Italian destroyers pounded the area under assault. When the defenders’ back was broken (only a division to OKH surprise), the Folgore paratroopers inflicted the coup de grace! In other news, OKM reported to OKW that the fleet in Bordeaux will be ready soon for another sortie. Of course, now with the Americans in the war, it might be more dangerous than before. [image]local://upfiles/57797/30180313344E437E87BFEB4C3F47A30F.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/15/2021 3:19:53 PM)
Photo from a high altitude recon mission by a Hs 130 taken just after the Folgore's landing... [image]local://upfiles/57797/233667E7DDCE45B886BE9F199F0B0F6F.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/15/2021 4:21:54 PM)
Over the last year, Axis air loses over Malta's sky were staggering and drained a huge amount of ressources. It is finally over, but the price paid was huge, both in equipment and men. [image]local://upfiles/57797/3A9A07BD5C0A4F38B2CFDF54D08D5B01.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/17/2021 3:16:15 PM)
April 10th, 1942 (End of Axis turn) In Western Europe Allied bombing continued and a mission was even flown over Essen but was severely punished by German air cover over the city. In the Atlantic, the Kriegsmarine sortied again and was intercepted by a patrol group flying either Dutch or Norwegian colors. The enemy was dispatched without trouble at long distance by the battleships before been properly identified. OKM orders were clears, avoid all combat and stay clear of any other military vessels, so after the quick battle, Admiral Lütjens ordered the fleet to move away. Hopefully the Royal Navy will send help for the sailors at sea. In the Mediterranean, Commonwealth forces once again advanced in Egypt, their first move in about 8 months. Comando Supremo and OKW are monitoring their intentions. A reinforcement of Libyan ports was ordered, and the garrisons should soon receive better up-to-date equipment. Also, most Luftwaffe units in Tunisia and Sicily are being repatriated toward Eastern Europe where tensions are mounting. Regia Aeronautica units seem to be going mostly in French North Africa for now. In Eastern Europe, in a surprising move, Soviet tank corps and air divisions retreated inland, with the tanks usually been replaced by rifle corps. This further exacerbate OKW’s dilemma. If the Red Army does intend to strike first, a pre-emptive attack on Bessarabia could have destroyed the forces there, including tank corps and at least three air divisions. With those priority targets gone, now OKW must decide what is best: strike the bear first to disorient him, or let the bear strike first and then strike back after he gets tired…

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/17/2021 3:17:32 PM)
Italian cruisers lowering anchor in their new naval base at Malta. [image]local://upfiles/57797/B41A79C7BF5A4225845F4EFCACE6F16C.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/17/2021 7:07:08 PM)
April 24th, 1942 (End of Axis turn) Allied bombing continued over France and Germany, this time with a new twist. For the first time, Allied bombers were escorted when flying of Germany. The battle for Germany’s air space seems to have begun. At sea, patrols from the Glorious Carrier Group found the German fleet and did some minor damage to the light cruisers and destroyers squadron escorting it. The German fleet shrug off the damage and continued towards Labrador’s coast where it was intercepted by an American heavy cruiser group, containing the Astoria, and a squadron of light cruisers and destroyers. Both groups sustained moderate damage but manage to disengage, a wise choice in view of our superior firepower. In other news, a report by Abwehr estimates that should a war with the USSR start today, the Axis (Germany, Italy, Romania, Finland, Hungary, Bulgaria and French North Africa) could field about 2 917 battalions of all sorts vs 3 122 for the Allies (UK, US and Canada) and eventually the Soviets. Surprisingly, the Americans are only fielding the equivalent of 6 divisions for now.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/17/2021 8:00:34 PM)
May 8th, 1942 (End of Axis turn) More air battles over Germany. For now, the Allies are paying a price facing experienced German pilots. In the East a potential attack was postponed as the Soviets seems to have reached a plateau of the army they can field. OKW is in no hurry and has agreed to OKH demands to wait an extra two weeks to be able to field another two mobile corps. At sea, the Scharnhorst, expecting an enemy surface fleet with no carriers, was hit moderately by strikes from the Ranger. With two groups having sustained moderate or minor damage, OKM ordered the fleet to come back to Bordeaux, which it will do the moment it can disengage from the American fleet and the pursuing British one that will surely reach the sector soon.

Nikel -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/19/2021 4:56:21 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Nirosi Photo from a high altitude recon mission by a Hs 130 taken just after the Folgore's landing... [image]local://upfiles/57797/233667E7DDCE45B886BE9F199F0B0F6F.jpg[/image] Nice touch [:)]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/19/2021 4:56:56 PM)
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redrum68 -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/19/2021 8:47:40 PM)
I have to imagine a 1942 Barbarossa is gonna be pretty tough to pull off. Interested to see the current balance of forces and your plan of attack!

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/19/2021 9:13:12 PM)
The 42 Barbarossa was not that much my choice. I was too crippled in France in 1940 to be ready for a 1941 Barbarossa. I hesitated a long time about attacking in 1942 or let the Soviet attack. If he does not attack, I probably will this turn (unless the Allies land somewhere first). Still, I do not expect to go far into the USSR, he has a lot of troops in the way. Will try mostly to hurt him and maybe he will not be as strong in 1943 and I might avoid been conquered before the due date [:)] The South might bring some opportunities for encerclement. But I think he noticed it too!

redrum68 -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/19/2021 10:26:01 PM)
Yeah, at least looking at this game and my AAR, it would seem a strong defense of France is the way to go. Delays and weakens the Germans enough to give USSR a chance to survive.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/19/2021 10:53:20 PM)
I'm afraid that if the defense of France is too strong, then the game might end very often in 1940. [:(] Im my game, two more turns and I would have needed to quit (no Romania and Hungary if France last until November; Germany crippled and less Minor allies; game over basically). In your game, I really thing the Germans will actually not take France at all...[X(] Maybe an expert player could, but no average player can face that. I must say I feel a little for your opponent.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/20/2021 7:16:55 PM)
May 22nd, 1942 (End of Axis turn) In Africa, Commonwealth troops made contact with Axis ones at the Libyan-Egyptian border. Ariete was sent forward to cover the German flanks. Rommel and Graziani are bracing for the enemy attack sure to come soon. At sea, the US fleet launched another attack on the German one and the Ranger’s aircrafts found the Hipper squadron and inflicted some damage. With fuel running low and now three groups damaged, our raiding fleet reached the safety of Bordeaux. [image]local://upfiles/57797/E5951D4D6944438A8E7C4DFADC9641B2.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/20/2021 7:17:30 PM)
War in the USSR! On the morning of May 22nd, Axis troops advanced into Soviet territory and struck a blow to our former ally that has openly expressed support for the Allied cause a few days earlier and stopped all traded with us. In Finland, Finish troops advanced and faced no opposition. A big chunk of the territory lost in 1940 is now back under Finish sovereignty. German cavalry is protective the northern flank. [image]local://upfiles/57797/9C7EFBFA994E444FB1EA1CF166B3EB74.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/20/2021 7:18:24 PM)
In Northern USSR, German panzers and panzer grenadiers pushed North toward Riga and liberated most of Lithuania. An enemy mechanised corps was destroyed and two more were trapped in Western Lithuania. [image]local://upfiles/57797/B3D5F59214BC4A9FB7D264C27A2E2B48.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/20/2021 7:19:46 PM)
In the South, German troops advanced into Ukraine destroying frontline units easily while German and Romanian troops pocketed and destroyed some rifles corps in Bessarabia. Two Soviet corps are still resisting in the marshes in the Danube Delta. Alas, armored and air units based there a few weeks ago were gone and could not be encircled or destroyed. Contact was made with two Soviet armored corps in Ukraine and Bessarabia. OKH expect them to retreat and not oppose our advance. Italy even sent some moderate help in the form of an under-equipped corps but promised more and better soon. They are regrouping for now in Eastern Poland. Overall, the Axis offensive did quite well on land destroying the equivalent of about 41 Soviet divisions or so, while German loses been roughly equivalent to less than four division. In the air, Soviet loses where about 2.5 time the German ones, probably closer to only 2 times when counting Hungarian and Romanian loses. However, surprisingly few air combats occurred in view of the scale of the front. [image]local://upfiles/57797/EDC77ECABBD24F0CB2460002C19D2388.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/21/2021 9:07:15 PM)
June 4th, 1942 (End of Axis turn) In Egypt, the enemy attacked the VII Corps with air and naval support. Our position held but at a cost, especially in the air. A counterattack was ordered with the help of the Piave Motorised Corps and the IV Panzer Corps. The Canadian III Corps barely escaped destruction and fled. Their position is now occupied by the Italian II corps serving as a front guard. OKW is sending some extra help just in case. In Gibraltar the Ark Royal was hit by Italian torpedo bombers just before reaching port. Follow-up attacks cost the lives of many Italian pilots but destroyed the Quincy Group and caused some small damage to the Washington. In Western Europe, Allied bombers roamed over the French and Dutch skies but did not venture inside Germany. In the Soviet Union, the Heer kept going forward and took Riga, crossing the Daugava in force! The Soviet 6th Mech Corps trapped since last week resisted attacks for over four days ensuring that the other isolated Soviet Corps, near Courtland, could not be dealt with afterward. The capture of Tallinn is the next priority in the region. This should free two or three coastal divisions in the Baltic ports for deployment elsewhere, France namely. In the South, the Dniester was crossed, and Odessa was encircled. OKH is also clearly attempting to create a small pocket directly North of Bessarabia, on the East side of the Dniester. Soviet troops could still escape, but OKH hopes that instead they will attempt a counterattack on some moderately exposed German units in the former Eastern Poland. Such an attempt, even more so if it fails, could put quite a lot of their combat units at risk. Soviet submarines also caused some small havoc in the Baltic raiding sinking some merchants and escorts. Sadly, in the chaos of battle, the maps were lost!

aoffen -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/22/2021 11:03:03 PM)
Just read this and Bolderaide’s AAR side by side from start to present. Have really enjoyed it and learnt quite a bit too. Thank you very much for all the effort.

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 12:03:07 AM)
My pleasure. I am glad you are enjoying it. Can't wait to read Bolderaide's version. Always fun to see the perspective from the other side to our own actions!

aoffen -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 2:30:36 AM)
Without giving anything away I think you will find it very interesting. Assuming we get our files back!

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 4:05:08 PM)
June 18th, 1942 (End of Axis turn) Disaster in Africa! The Italian II corps and the Piave Motorised Corps were annihilated by Allied forces with air and naval support and fielding no less than three armored corps, maybe more. It will take time for Italy to recover from such loses. The IV Panzer Corps was almost cut off but managed to force the retreat of the British II Corps and then dispersed another British corps blocking its path. Remaining Axis forces retreated toward Tobruk while two corps containing five German divisions landed in Benghazi. Hopefully, they will reach the front in time. The escape was helped with the intervention of the Regia Marina that engaged the Allied fleet destroying the York Group and damaging three others. The fleet is now bracing for the Allied counterattack. In other news, Germany and Romania were bombed. Air battle and bombing runs over Germany were brutal, but Soviet bombers mistakenly bombed a forest near Ploesti instead of the oil fields. In the Atlantic, the Allies suffered heavily. German submarines feasted on merchants and escorts sinking about a million toons of shipping and about 30 or so escort ships. By fall, the new type XXI U-Boat should slowly start to enter service, improving even more our capacity to cause havoc in the Atlantic. The German fleet in Bordeaux left port on the night of June 21st and headed for the South Atlantic. [image]local://upfiles/57797/BB191A1DA7584330BFDDC1DE5A898A1B.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 4:05:49 PM)
In Finland, Axis troops advanced East but only minor battles occurred. [image]local://upfiles/57797/315C9FE436BC4C60BE0CAA8223921C21.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 4:06:08 PM)
In Northern Soviet Union, the Courtland pocket was eliminated, but German troop made little progress due to the rain over the whole sector. [image]local://upfiles/57797/77B30174AD5A4B83B904580EA4A21B4F.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 4:06:43 PM)
Most actions therefore happened in Ukraine. Axis troops tried to push forward on the enemy flanks to try to trap Soviet units, but the enemy has amassed massive forces in the area, using a very effective in-depth defense exhausting our troops. The best units of the Red Army seem to be in the sector with Elite Siberian troops and many top-of-the-line, but inexperienced, tank corps. The next few days will show if the Soviets attempt to reduce the wedges Axis troops managed to put in their front (which they could probably do easily, Romanian and Hungarian troops holding those positions having been ordered not to resist serious counterattacks) or keep retreating. The good news from the sector is capture of Odessa by Romanian troops. [image]local://upfiles/57797/D1D00420D6CA4EF5AB1B5F0A1B6129C9.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 4:43:13 PM)
Mariana Dragescu from the all-women Romanian White Squadron, an air ambulance unit of the Romanian Air Force, picking a wounded soldier near Odessa. [image]local://upfiles/57797/89BF5817D8AC487D87DBF5ABF6F52B20.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 4:48:17 PM)
Hungarian soldiers in a precarious position deep inside the breached front in Ukraine bracing for a possible Soviet attack. [image]local://upfiles/57797/01DEAF56DB1E4C90847DC2D6D519ECEC.jpg[/image]

Nirosi -> RE: Boldairade (Allies) vs Nirosi (Axis). No Boldairade for now (12/23/2021 5:08:40 PM)
Destroyed M14/41 tanks from the Piave. [image]local://upfiles/57797/BAD33416A38148D5AA930AE15FD2F4E6.jpg[/image]

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