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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 2:48:00 AM

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Jan/Feb 1941

Southern China at end of turn
The Nationalists are getting their rear ends handed to them, plain and simple, but the Japanese realize that to take the last Chinese resources around Chungking is going to be a problem with no rail lines nearby.

So Japan is turning its attention southward. Along the southern coast of China, Japan now has 6 army DIVs, 2 MAR corps, and 1 MAR DIV. In addition, as I will show on the next post, they moved two GARR corps to Truk in preparation for an assault on Rabaul.

When will it come? Japan will look to act the first opportunity of good weather, so as early as next turn. Especially if the US is able to get War Appropriations passed, which as we will see, they do.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 2:49:36 AM

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Bismarck Sea at end of turn
Japan uses a combined at the end of the turn to move a 5-1 GARR and 4-1 GARR to Truk. One of these GARR will move to Rabaul upon DOW on CW.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 2:54:33 AM

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US Entry
US pulls a "4" into the Japanese pool. Combined with the chits added in Europe from Gibraltar and the DOW by Italy, the US easily has enough entry to pick War Appropriations, and it does. As a result a "2" is added to the tension pool, and immediately the US has gained a 40% chance on DOW on all of the Axis powers.

With the news of the increased production multiple of .75 for the US, Japan is feeling the pressure mount on it to do something before the Allies declare war on Japan.

If weather cooperates, a state of war between the Japanese Empire and the Allies will begin in March of 1941. Such a turnaround from a few turns ago, when it seemed the US were well behind in Entry.

Things are about to get interesting...

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 11:38:07 AM

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We are very close to actually catching up where I am in the game. Just a couple of impulses, further...

Afterwards, I will try to post as much of each battle as possible. I'm still in summary mode...

Mar/Apr 1941

Japan goes to full war this turn
Allies win the initiative roll and elect to go first.

At this point, the US has to decide whether to attempt to DOW on any of the Axis powers. The US has a 40% chance of doing so, and the earlier the better. It is also obvious that Japan is preparing for something, so taking the surprise away from her is tempting. But 40% is just too risky, so the US does not declare at this time. Neat thing is that they can declare war at any DOW phase, so they don't necessarily have to wait a full turn.

The CW declares a Naval and sends out the fleet to cover convoys. Honestly, the Axis hasn't really done much in the way of convoy raiding. A couple of French CPs were killed after Italy declared war, but Germany hasn't called a combined in over a year (I think the first turn). I cannot see where they could have done so, as they have been pretty busy in the land war. I think this will definitely come back to haunt the Axis, as the Commonwealth has an abundance of Convoys in reserve throughout the world and especially in North America. Also, the CW has almost shifted its entire convoy lines to the northern sea zones, with only 5 CPs in North Atlantic, and only 1 each in Bay of Biscay and Cape St Vincent.

The CW moves the new 5-3 PARA corps to Cape St Vincent for debarking next impulse, as well as the 2nd Spanish MIL unit up to the UK. The UK is resembling a mish mash of colors as aligned nation units are starting to collect there. If Germany had any designs on a Sea Lion, they will likely pass on that, due to the number of units in the UK.

As mentioned before the CW main carrier fleet is still patrolling Cape St Vincent and will likely return to base at the end of this turn.

The CVL Eagle sets sail in the Red Sea, to assist in any actions that the Allies want to take against Italy. Unless Italy builds a ton of territorials in that area, its only a matter of time before the Allies clean up Italian East Africa.

Italy also cannot really move against Egypt since Italy's army is now spread across North Africa and split facing CW units in Morocco and Egypt, and the CW has amassed large forces in either country.

France calls a naval and starts moving all her African fleets to the Indian Ocean. The CW navy doesn't seem to need the help at this point in convoy protection.

France moves its Senegal 4-2 TERR into the Red Sea and will land it in British Somaliland next impulse.

Finally the CW moves their Netherlands SUB unit into the Bismarck sea.

In China, Chiang arrives as a reinforcement, as well as a Communist GARR unit.

At the end of the Allies first impulse, here is the situation in China:

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 11:55:40 AM

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It's War!
On the first Axis impulse, with Fine weather everywhere important, Japan declares war on the US, CW, and France.

They call a super-combined using their O-chit, and put the entire fleet to sea.

Their targets for this turn are: Take Batavia, Manila, Rabaul, Singapore/Malaysia, and French Indo-china.

In addition to the Marine and DIV units, they use an AMPH unit to invade the Phillipines with a 3-1 GARR unit. They also move the 5-1 GARR to reinforce Rabaul after a division is tasked with taking the port.

With surprise rules, all of the unopposed invasions work flawlessly, but their is one attack against actual Allied units, in Batavia, where the NEI's 3-2 TERR is present. With ground support and bombardment support and hitting it with the Imperial Guard MAR unit, even that attack is successful.

In Malaysia, Singapore is taken but Kuala Lampur is still in Allied hands after the first impulse. Now Japan hopes that the Allies cannot land any reinforcements.

In other news, the Japanese army continues to assault the Chinese positions in the south AND north. They use all of their bombers to attempt groundstrikes, 2 on the Nationalist stack of a 4-2 and 2-2, and 3 on the 4-3 Communist unit in the middle of the Communists' line.

Both are successful, but in land battle the Communist unit is only forced to retreat at the cost of half disorganized. In the south, the Nationalist stack is wiped out.

In Europe, the Axis attempt some ground strikes against Gort, and some other CW units. The CW flies to intercept, including their newly arrived Hurricane II fighter, but it is shot down.

In the Pacific, the Netherlands and French SUBs are sunk attempting to intercept the Japanese fleets. They had to take the chance of possibly finding the transports but the surprise numbers allowed Japan to use Naval Air on them.

Here are the losses after the Japanese use their super-combined:

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 12:09:58 PM

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Allies 2nd Impulse
Weather turns bad: Blizzard in North Temperate, Snow in Med, Rain in North Monsoon.

After the US had been declared war on in the previous impulse, the US now has a 70% chance of DOW'ing Germany and Italy. They take that chance and are successful. The US is now fully at war and their production multiple is at 1.25.

US calls a Naval, and begins moving the fleet out to Pearl Harbor and starts moving a couple of DIVs to North Africa. With such an early entry, the US has not been producing many land and air units and has been concentrating on their ship gearing limits and saving BPs. Looks like they need to do some catching up.

The CW is still attempting to exert some control over the Med, as they can still reach the West Med with NAVs and long range fighters. Germany and Italy are attempting to intercept and protect the Italian convoys since the rail lines through Gibraltar are still blocked by CW units.

Here is the situation in the Med:

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 12:15:07 PM

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Allies 2nd Impulse
In Asia, The CW use the queens on a combined to sail from Australia to Bay of Bengal, pick up an Indian 2-4 TERR, and land it in Kuala Lampur. Hopefully that will slow down the Japanese invaders.

In other news, the US Aligns Brazil. It will align Mexico and Panama first chance it gets in the coming impulses.

Here is the situation in Malaya:

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 12:24:56 PM

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Axis 2nd Impulse
Japan lands their 5-1 GARR in Rabaul, and moves a unit into Manila and Hanoi.

In China, they can't move too much due to the bad weather, and no new attacks there.

Japan does lose a SUB outside of Honolulu when it attempts to attack a US convoy with escorts.

In Malaya, the Japanese invaders have reached the defending Indian TERR, but cannot attack due to terrible odds.

In Europe, Italy attempts to disrupt the CW fleet in Cape St Vincent but with great search rolls, the CW is able to sink two Italian SUBs. Ouch.

At this point, this AAR takes a pause. I honestly don't know what to do with Germany. Do I concentrate on putting troops into North Africa and push the large British force off the continent and maybe do 42 Barbarossa? Or do I finish building up the Eastern Front and do a 41 Barbarossa? German forces, especially air, are a bit out of position, with many still in Spain trying to move East. I guess I could always call an Air.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 12:31:29 PM

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Allies 3rd Impulse: What should I do!?
My last save game places me right at the beginning of Impulse #11, the third Allied impulse.

I am presented with the following option, for DOW options for USSR.

I think I should DOW on Italy immediately, to allow USSR to do Land moves etc. What do you think? Are there any downsides to that, now that the US is in the war?

What about DOW on Japan. Japan is doing very well in China, and Russia has barely anybody in Vladivostok area. Although the Russians could make some trouble for Japan in Manchuria (Japan only has two Manchurian units there), the Japanese are very strong overall and could do a lot of trouble for them.

How about Persia? With the Germans rushing to the East, do I take this opportunity to hit Persia with the USSR?

I also plan on taking the Baltic states this impulse as well.

So, if you have any suggestions of where I take this game, especially what to do with Germany and Russia, I'm all ears!

Thanks for following the AAR to this point, hopefully some folks have!

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 1:45:23 PM

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From the Axis point of view: You are doing remarkably well, which is also the reason why the US is now early in the war. I think your strategy with Germany should now become to close the Med in total. Go and take Suez and make sure the Mountains in Morocco are becoming a battleground for the Commonwealth. You should try to free the Italians from guarding there home turf.

The US is low on ground units. That's good. So try to kill the Nationalist Chinese first. They are collapsing and you should exploit that. Take out enemies one at a time

I estimate that you've got till early 1942 too consolidate your positions. I suggest a Sitzkrieg against the USSR at this moment.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 1:51:00 PM

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From the allied point of view. Be patient. It's a long time till august 1945. Defend important places. Egypt, Australia and Burma/India together with the important ports in the Pacific. Try to send as much aid to the Chinese as possible. The survival of China should be considered top priority.

Let the Axis war machine overextend themselves. And for the USSR: think about a small war against Japan to prevent the collapse of China. The Germans can't DoW you in a long, long time, since the main forces are in Spain and you've got a whole summer for the capture of Manchuria. I don't believe there are much Japanese forces there, aren't there. And how nice it is that you've got two SUB's sitting on their doorstep...

If you don't want to do that with the USSR, DoW the Italians so you can use real land actions and free up the MIL pool for more units on the border. The US isn't going to bother anymore and how nice it is to put those cheap lousy MIL and GAR in the front of the German army if they DoW you. If they still can. You outbuild the Germans in number of garrison points that way for a long, long time.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 5:58:20 PM

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I second Peter's advice on the Euro Axis, finish the job in the Med. At this point your strongest play might be an attempt to align Turkey, though it does not seem feasible given the time and distance required. Japan I fear is doomed, as the CW & French fleets are intact and Germany has not prosecuted the convoy war. You are right about German activities to date, just there are consequences. The US can now project its entire fleet against the Japanese and by the end of 1942 it is going to be brutal.

The initiative is already passing to the Allies. Your aggressive early Axis play (again consequences) now has the US active 4 turns earlier than historical. If we figure Entry Option 34 War Appropriations was also triggered 4 turns earlier (Jan/Feb 41 versus Sep/Oct 41 ?) That equates to US BP something like this:

4 turns US production + 20 = 80 BP
the 1942 +.25 multiple 4 turns early = 40 BP
the 1943 +.25 multiple 4 turns early = 40 BP
the 1944 +.25 multiple 4 turns early = 40 BP

So by the end of 1944, the US will have 200 BP beyond what it would normally get. That will translate to lending, CV's, planes, and O-chits. At the start of 1945, with Mexico and Brazil aligned, the US will produce 97 BP per turn.

Again, as Peter suggested, look for opportunities to get the USSR active. Their pressure on Manchuria coupled with the US conducting a Japan first campaign could collapse Japan in 1943. The US & CW should commence a full-scale air campaign against Germany while maintaining pressure in the Med.

Thanks for the AAR. It has been a good read and I look forward to your updates.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/27/2014 6:57:01 PM

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Thanks for the advice, gentlemen.

I think I will take it. I'll probably play smart on the Eastern Front with Germany (sitzkrieg) and focus on the Med.

And in Japan, I will try to finish off China while moving back to Manchuria.

Allies wise, USSR will likely DOW on Italy and Japan just to keep the Axis guessing on where they will go. CW will need to hold the line in Africa until the US can lend help troop-wise, while the Pacific is where US will concentrate the fleet.

I'll also pump what I can in Lend Lease wise to China.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 2:17:05 PM

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Allied Impulse #11 (their 3rd)
Weather turns fine everywhere.

Perhaps the Axis miscalculated, but the chance of the turn ending, even without any passing is 50%. To only get two impulses on the turn Japan declares war on the Allies would be somewhat troubling for the Axis.

The Allies decide to not pass and do their normal turns, and hope the 50% works in their favor.

Russia first declares war on Italy. This allows USSR to do full actions other than combined. It also puts the Militia units into USSR's force pool, creating a cheap way of increasing garrison levels.

USSR decides to not DOW Japan since it gives them little additional advantage given they cant move against Japan right now (only have 1 CAV corps and 1 CAV division in Siberia), and they lose the benefit of surprise. Might as well wait until they can use the surprise to some benefit.

USSR calls out its reserves, and places three corps near the Persian border. A USSR attack on Persia is likely in the immediate future to secure the additional resources with little effort.

The US aligns Mexico as well, giving them 1 more factory up to 43 total. With the 1.25 production multiple it puts the US at a max 54 BP/turn.

US and France calls a combined, Russia China and CW call land.

France:
- moves convoy point to US East coast. Allies would like to move all convoys out of North Atlantic, just in case the Axis start getting aggressive with sub warfare. Axis can stage SUBs out of Gibraltar and Brest now.
- French fleet attempts to find Japanese cruiser force in Bay of Bengal but are unsuccessful.

US:
- moves CPs to US East coast and Coral Sea. Also sends home the CP in the Solomons.
- debarks 1-4 ENG and 2-3 DIV to Casablanca

CW:
- strat bombs Cologne, not intercepted by Axis. Rolls a 9 and causes 1 pp. lost
- rails the South Rhodesian TERR, debarked last turn, to Brisbane to Australian defense.
- debarks Spanish 2-3 MIL to UK
- debarks 5-3 PARA and 1-3 DIV to Tangiers
- rebases 6 pt Spitfire to Liverpool. Will be transported to North Africa ASAP

USSR:
- rails Timoshenko to Baku, in prep for invasion of Persia
- rails 4-4 INF and 3-5 Mongolian CAV south as well
- occupy Baltic States
- air rebases two TB3 bombers to Persian border

China:
- communists pull back line on north end to get units out of a near encirclement, and shorten up the line

The roll for turn end is a 4, and the turn ends. The Japanese are unable to finish their conquest of Malaya. The Allies will hope for initiative next turn so they can move another corps there to defend Kuala Lampur.

USSR pulls a "6" defensive chit, which helps greatly in preventing the Germans getting closer to removing the Pact.
Germany starts putting some chits in defense as well since they already have enough offensive chits.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 2:21:37 PM

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German production

Germany is maxed out resource wise, even with giving a bunch to Italy. Italy returns the favor by sending 4 BPs a turn to Germany. With the 1 point lost to Strat Bombing, Germany is sitting at 34 BPs this turn.

They build:
FTR3, 2 x FTR2, LND3, 4 x Pilot, GARR, MECH, ARM, INF

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 2:25:03 PM

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Italy production
Maxed out on resources, so much that they don't even need the convoys resources as well. With the 4 BPs to German, they sit at 10 BPs this turn.

They build:
AMPH(face up, meaning the 2nd build cycle), Pilot, FTR2, TERR, save 1 bp

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 2:31:26 PM

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Japan production
After losing 4 resources last turn due to the embargo, they gain 2 back during the turn, and an additional for next turn through conquest. Japan at 15 BP.

They build:
NAV3, FTR2, CP1, 2 x pilot, BB(face up)

In the RTB phase, Japan bases a BB/CA fleet in Singapore, their two CV fleets in Japan and Rabaul respectively. They want to be able to start harassing Australia and the French if possible starting next turn.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 2:41:31 PM

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China production
Hopefully with all options now chosen, a better land lease effort can be done to help out China. But right now they are static at 5 BPs.

They build:
MIL, INF

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 2:55:47 PM

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Commonwealth production
Due to no real sub threat, CW has been maxed out at 22 factories producing for pretty much the whole game. They will look to start providing LL BPs to USSR next turn.

They build:
TRS(FU), 2 x Pilot, FTR2, NAV3, MIL, 4 x TERR

During the end of turn actions, the CW returns their CV fleet back to the UK, as well as staging the Queens in India, hopefully to be able to get reinforcements to Malaya.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 3:03:50 PM

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France production
None.

France will stop sending resources to USSR, as it is easier and more convoy efficient for CW to do it.

In RTB phase, French ships move to reinforce rest of French fleet in Ceylon. Also, the French TRS rebases to Madagascar to pick up the TERR there, and will bring it next turn to East Africa.

US production
Now fully in the war, and with 19 saved BPs, US can spend 73 BPs this turn, and they do.

They build:
Ships: 2 x CVL, BB, AMPH, 2 x TRS (1st stage), Repair UK CL, Repair UK BB, Repair 3 x UK CA, Repair 2 x BB

Air: 4 x Pilot, 2 x FTR2, FTR3, NAV3, 5 x CP1

Land: GARR, 4 x MIL, ARM, MECH, MAR, INF

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 3:05:29 PM

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USSR production
USSR is maxed out on production, and with the 2 BP from Germany, they stand at 17 BPs.

They build:
5 x MIL, FTR2, LND3, Pilot

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 1/29/2014 3:07:00 PM

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Reinforcements

the Mar/Apr turns end with conquests of Phillipines, NEI, Kenya by the Italians, and French Indochina.

As May/Jun starts, lots of reinforcements this turn.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 2/4/2014 4:12:44 PM

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May starts with the Axis wanting to finish conquering Malaya and the Allies wanting to increase their foothold in North Africa. The USSR also has plans for Persia to secure some easy resources.

Haven't shown this yet, so to give you more of the big picture, here are the current trade agreements.

Germany and Italy are maxed out, but Italy is providing some BP support to Germany as they carry the heaviest burden in the Euroaxis.

The allies will work on getting convoy routes setup to contribute BPs to China. Likely a full convoy route from either the UK or the US will be the only way of that happening, since I don't think the game allows BPs to flow from say Australia to China

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 2/4/2014 4:21:36 PM

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Axis 1st Impulse

In the initiative roll, Axis rolls 2, Allies roll a 3. With the bonus, Axis +2, they win and chosse to go first.

Weather roll 4. Fine everywhere except N Monsoon (Rain). This may complicate things in Malaya. We'll see

Ge, IT call a land. JA combined

JA moves NAV out to Bay of Bengal
JA moves BB fleet out to Bay of Bengal
JA moves CV fleet out to Pearl Harbor (Marshalls)

Here's the details on the CV fleet stationed off of Hawaii. Right now the American's don't have the CVs or CVPs setup to battle the Japanese, so this will force a move by the Americans. Right now the Japanese want to keep the Americans reaction to them, instead of the other way around:

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 2/4/2014 4:24:47 PM

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Axis 1st Impulse

Here, the Japanese send out a BB fleet from Singapore to provide bombardment for the coming attack on Kuala Lampur. They also send out a NAV for protection, say the French come out to play.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 2/4/2014 4:29:02 PM

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Axis 1st Impulse

In Morocco, GE ground strike two hexes including Tangiers with 2 FTRs based there. Basically the Luftwaffe is trying to lure out British fighters, with the best way is attempting to groundstrike their hex, then they basically have to take off to defend.

CW sends up Spitfire II and Beaufighter intercept. On first round, Stuka cleared and Spitfire shot down. Beaufighter aborts.

Results: Gort and DIV disorganized in the one hex (missed the 5-3 PARA), 3-3 Canada TERR disorganized (missed the 7-6 MECH)

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 2/4/2014 4:38:57 PM

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Axis 1st Impulse

In other air attacks, the Japanese perform two ground strikes:

They attack the Communist hex with the Mao HQ and 7-3 INF. Mao is disrupted on a roll of 3 by the Japanese NAV.

In the South, they attempt to hit Chiang but miss.

In other Axis moves:

Japan rails 4-2 Manchurian TERR to Manchuria. 3 units there now.

Germany rails 2 DIVs to Poland, 1 GARR to Spain
Italy rails Badoglio HQ to Spain. This HQ will handle Spanish defense while the German HQs move on, either back to the Eastern Front or into Africa.

Italy moves 6-5 MECH to port. Want to maybe move it to N Afr this turn if they dont hit Malta, which they are also considering.

Germany also starts moving its newly arrived Marine corps towards the Med. Eventually, the Axis want to hit Malta with both Axis MAR units.

In Egypt, Italy moves Graziano East towards CW forces, which will eventually allow landing of Yugo forces in Egypt, since they cannot enter Libya.

Italy moves 4-3 Algerian TERR to cover Resource hex and southern flank of line.

With 2 CW units disrupted in tangiers, and Alexander not next door, Germany considers an attack across the Straits of Gibraltar. I believe it was sitting at +4 or so. They decide to wait one more turn, so that perhaps the Italian fleet could be called out to provide bombardment support.

In Egypt, the Italians almost launch a +6 breakthrough attack on the CW but conservatively decide not to.

In China, the Japanese do attack the hex in Malaya with support. Rain helps the defender so the attack is done only at a +6. Japan gets lucky on a roll of 17.

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USSR DOW Persia. Probably could of waited on this but want to get this over with before a possible German attack.
US Aligns Panama

US Naval
China Land
UK Comb
Fr Naval
USSR Land

With US doing repairs for CW, the decision is made to move all American SCS, save the short range BBs, to Pacific.
US CV fleet in Hawaii moves out of port to avoid port strike
US starts shifting CPs to Australia to maybe set up LL to China
US keeps Ranger, Wasp, and Bearn in Atlantic. When CVPs are available, will move them to Europe.
US CV Lexington and Yorktown, with no CVPs, moved back to San Diego
US moves 8-5 MOT towards N. Afr
US moves 5-1 GARR towards Midway
US moves 6-4 MAR towards A. Samoa

The CW needs to get more aircraft to Africa so they load a 6 pt Spitfire on TRS and put it out to sea.

FR attempts to find JA fleet in Bay of Bengal. Searches unsuccessful
GE attempts to find CW NAVs in W. Med. Brings out some fighters into 0 box to cover CPs. Searches unsuccessful.

CW attempts to Strat Bomb Berlin. No effect.

USSR ground strike Tehran with 2 long range bombers. Disorganized the defending 3-5 CAV.
CW sensing an attack on Tangiers, tries to groundstrike Gibraltar with DB7. Germany intercepts with its last available fighter. CW bombers cleared through. No effect.

CW moves Alexander HQ behind Tangiers for possible def. support.

USSR invades Persia. Nothing really going on as it may take a while to reach capital. With it being summer, they hope to take it by the end of the turn.

Heres the report from the air battle mentioned above:

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 2/4/2014 4:56:46 PM

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Weather improves to Fine everywhere.

Japan DOW's USSR. They figure, at least they take away surprise from USSR. Neither has enough to do anything about it right now, so not a big risk.

GE calls a Land. Kinda taking a risk here, but they decide to OChit with von Bock for an attack on Tangiers
IT Combined. WIll send out fleet for bombardment
JA Land

IT moves fleet to West Med with 2 DIV on SCS. Not sure Italy wants to invade Tangiers, as it may make attack harder.

GE ground strikes Alexander. Ju88 hits with a 3.

CW has no aircraft with air-to-air except a 0 factor CVP. Don't intercept.

Italy decides not to do the invasion, but Germany does perform a paradrop.

GE conducts attack on Tangiers across Strait of Gibraltar. Reinforced with O-chit doubling, paradrop, and Naval bombardment.

GE/IT throws everything in ground support escorted by IT fighter. CW responds with ground support mission, 2 CVP and Beaufort, with 0 factor CVP as escort. Figure, what the hell...

Amazingly with a +4 advantage for the Axis, the Allies abort IT fighter, and then Axis aborts Allied fighter (by mistake -- I should have aborted the bomber, oh well). All ground support points are added (11 axis, 4 allied)

Overall, with Italian shore bombardment, and Von Bock HQ support, the ratio for Tangiers end up being 58:28.

Here are the results:

The only good news is that Gort will arrive next turn in UK. Also more reinforcements are coming in, but the fact is that the Germans can now start moving their army across the straits with a nice beachhead. For the rest of the turn, the CW has no available HQ not disorganized.

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RE: Another Solo Global AAR - 2/4/2014 5:01:08 PM

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In China, Japan ground strikes Chiang. In another stunner, the B5N1 hits Chiang with a 2. Wow. thats some lucky rolls for the Axis, 2s and 3s shouldn't hit this well.

With Umezu throwing in HQ support and a couple more points in groud support, here are the results of a very important attack on Mao and the strongest Communist Chinese unit on the map.

Oof. In their euphoria, the Japanese breakthrough their 6-6 MECH to try and cause some havoc. Maybe they shouldn't have done that, we'll see next impulse...

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