Mziln
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Scenario: Global War Options: All except Production: Hitler’s war, Land Rules: 2D10 Land CRT, and Other Rules: Unrestricted setup “Peace Keepers” are not an issue because the only rail line is through Bulgaria, which is neutral. If Italy is still neutral only Italians can be used as “Peace Keepers”. And only 2 units could be landed a turn. If Italy is at war do they want to risk their fleet? Either at war or peace do they have the oil to waste? The Turkish order of battle: PZL P.24 (FTR) BB ~ Yuvaz; CL ~ Medjidieh and Hamidieh Inönü INF HQ, 3 INF, 1 CAV, 1 MTN, 2 MIL, and 2 GAR The USSR order of battle in the Black Sea area: 3 FTR (2), 1 LND (3), and 1 LND (4) BB ~ Paris Commune; CA ~ Krasnyi Kavjaz; CL ~ Chervona Ukrina, Comintern, amd Krasni Krym; 1 TRS; 1 SUB Timoshenko INF HQ, 1 MECH, 3 INF, 2 GAR, 1 CAV, 3 Guns, 1 ENG division, and 1 INF division So the USSR can land up to 5 divisions (but you just need 2 divisions). This would still allow you to have: (1) BB ~ Paris Commune and CA ~ Krasnyi Kavjaz to shore bombard. (2) OR the TRS to land the Timoshenko INF HQ, an INF, or the MECH as reinforcements. Use of the ENG division will negate the city modifier for one attack. There are three good places for the USSR to land troops: (1) Zonguldak is the shortest route to Ankara but has no rail line. So there is a supply problem. (2) Scutari is a minor port, has a rail line, and is on the Ankara side (IMO the best choice). (3) Istanbul is a major port, has a rail line, but is not on the Ankara side. The Down side: US entry option 31: USSR declares war on (Ge/It) Poland, Spain, Turkey or any American country -25 This will either: (1) Stop the US from entering the war against Germany/Italy. (2) Or stop any Allied (and this includes the USSR) DoW's and options. Until Germany/Italy cause more US entry points to become available. This would stop a DoW by the CW against Italy and a surprise Port Attack against the Italian fleet. Summary: I don't believe the USSR can complete the conquest of Turkey in "39" without a lot of luck. But, I believe it to be doable. It is not for the faint hearted or inexperienced.
< Message edited by Mziln -- 9/1/2007 11:01:28 PM >
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