BATTLEFIELD EUROPE v1.94:MP - Strategy Guide [AXIS] [Turn 95] - Allies Victory!

[PeteMitchell]

Petrozavodsk is ours.
Our infantry is approaching Leningrad from the south.

Can the Finns actually move south in this version, i.e. beyond Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega... and in the north: what about Arkhangelsk at the White Sea?

[PeteMitchell]

Strategically, I think the Germans had to take these islands otherwise they hadn't been able to control the central and northern Baltic Sea. It's maybe similar to Bornholm:

These islands were also used as a base for Soviet long range navy bombers for their air raids against Berlin in August 1941. These were conducted by a few planes only but did provide some propaganda success to Stalin at a time when the Red Army suffered defeat after defeat. Capturing the islands was important to make it harder for the Soviet bombers to reach Berlin as after that they had to travel a few hundred kilometers more from air bases near Leningrad and Moscow and could only take a minimum payload to increase their range.
https://militaryhistorynow.com/2018/01/ ... s-capital/

So great, just absolutely great stuff here. Soviets Bombing Berlin, now that means bonus prestige, right?

Yeah, not fully sure how it works in this version, against the AI you lose prestige if an enemy bomber is able to stay above certain (German) cities at the end of your turn (i.e. if you can't shoot it down). At MP, the question might be if the Axis loses AND the Allies win prestige as well? As said, not sure...

[Intenso82]

Can the Finns actually move south in this version, i.e. beyond Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega... and in the north: what about Arkhangelsk at the White Sea?

In this version, there are no restrictions for the Finns.
But they cannot use transport (trains, airplanes, ships).

Yeah, not fully sure how it works in this version, against the AI you lose prestige if an enemy bomber is able to stay above certain (German) cities at the end of your turn (i.e. if you can't shoot it down). At MP, the question might be if the Axis loses AND the Allies win prestige as well? As said, not sure...

Also as in the single version. If the plane is over a hex with a cross, then the Axis loses prestige.

[Intenso82]

Turn 8. Hunting for carrier
October 5, 1941
Weather: Clear and Dry

Strategic map
We have concentrated the maximum number of troops on the Moscow direction.

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Malta
In the western part of the Mediterranean, the hunt for the British fleet unfolded in the direction of Gibraltar.
A British aircraft carrier was spotted.

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Africa
We note the increased activity of the British in the Mediterranean and the advance in the area of ​​Tobruk on land.

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[Intenso82]

North
We captured Novgorod.

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Centre
Our two army groups came close to Moscow.
In the area of ​​Ryazan, the air battle unfolded.

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South
Donbass in our hands, the next station Rostov.
We are blocking the Crimea, but it is not our primary goal.
Odessa is still struggling, but we expect it will fall soon.
Kiev in our hands.

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[PeteMitchell]

South
Donbass in our hands, the next station Rostov.
We are blocking the Crimea, but it is not our primary goal.

In case you can already reveal, what is the reasoning behind leaving Crimea out for the time being?

[Intenso82]

In case you can already reveal, what is the reasoning behind leaving Crimea out for the time being?

It is more correct to say that I did not plan a serious assault on Sevastopol.
Because he is strongly fortified.
And all the troops were aimed further.

[Intenso82]

Turn 9. In one step from Moscow
October 20, 1941
Weather: Rain and Dry

Strategic map
On the eastern front are two large groups of troops, Center and South.

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Strategic Air map
The British feel very free in the skies of France.
The Soviet command at the last turn decided to conduct a strong air strike near Moscow on our ground units.
This is the biggest enemy air offensive that we have seen.
It also means that the Soviet Aviation was not dealt a mortal strike.

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Africa
Everything seems quiet.
Our troops continue to sunbathe on the sun.

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[Intenso82]

North
In the north from Petrozavodsk are fierce battles in the forests.
Tanks are not the best assistants here.

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Centre
Soviet T-34 were seen.
Non-flying weather. Our aircraft went to the airfields.
Our troops broke through the last ring of defense in the west of Moscow. One step left ...

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South
Forward units approached Rostov.
Our cavalry went to the Kerch area.
Odessa is ours.

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[Intenso82]

Turn 10. The Kremlin is taken
November 4, 1941
Weather: Rain and Mud

Strategic map
Mud greatly reduced our mobility in the East.

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Malta
Our progress towards Gibraltar continues.
The British seem to have left the sea.

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Africa
Nothing

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[Intenso82]

North
We plan to blockade Leningrad.

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Centre
We are fighting for Moscow,
Already one of our units enter the city and occupied the Kremlin.
From the south we are preparing for the seizure of Tula.
Russian resistance is growing.

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South
Troops slowed down due to mud.
In Crimea, we captured Kerch.
Free troops from near Odessa are sent further to the East.

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[Intenso82]

Loss statistics
We have some annoying losses.

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[Intenso82]

By the way, this AAR has a Table of contents on the first page.

[PeteMitchell]

Centre
We are fighting for Moscow,
Already one of our units enter the city and occupied the Kremlin.
From the south we are preparing for the seizure of Tula.
Russian resistance is growing.
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South
Troops slowed down due to mud.
In Crimea, we captured Kerch.
Free troops from near Odessa are sent further to the East.
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I think this is very good progress for turn 10! Is there also a Soviet reserves trigger linked to Moscow around turn 11? Sevastopol might even be empty except for the Maxim Gorky Fort / Armored Coastal Battery...

[Intenso82]

Sevastopol might even be empty except for the Maxim Gorky Fort / Armored Coastal Battery...

And a powerful Soviet fleet.
I think in my game (as Allies), the capture of Sevastopol cost the Axis a high price.

[PeteMitchell]

Sevastopol might even be empty except for the Maxim Gorky Fort / Armored Coastal Battery...

And a powerful Soviet fleet.
I think in my game (as Allies), the capture of Sevastopol cost the Axis a high price.

Ah... very true, how could I have forgotten the Black Sea Fleet

[Intenso82]

Turn 11. Air dancing over Moscow
November 19, 1941
Weather: Cloudy and Mud

Strategic map

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Malta
We continue to Gibraltar.
British battleship and submarine detected.

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Africa
The British received reinforcements and decided to go on the offensive against Benghazi.

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[Intenso82]

France
This situation on the coast of France.
As you can see there are ships with mine symbols.
For minelaying.
One type is a regular mine and the other is bottom or magnetic.
Bottom mines can only be put in shallow hex.

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[Intenso82]

North
A group of Russian troops was discovered to the east of Leningrad,
as well as several Russian units operating north of Petrozavodsk.

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Centre
The battle for Moscow continues.
A group of Soviet units outside Moscow and even a heavy KV-1 tank were found.
Obviously, they will try to come to the aid of their comrades.

We used a tactical trick the encirclement of several enemy air units simultaneously. Do you remember THIS situation?
But this is not as effective a tactic as it seems )

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South
We take Rostov. The task is completed in 11 turns, instead of the planned 15.
The first stage is completed.
We found enemy tanks including T-34 and infantry.
In Crimea, we seem to have lost one cavalry.
There is a strong fleet of Soviets.

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[PeteMitchell]

South
We take Rostov. The task is completed in 11 turns, instead of the planned 15.
The first stage is completed.
We found enemy tanks including T-34 and infantry.
In Crimea, we seem to have lost one cavalry.
There is a strong fleet of Soviets.
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It is interesting that Rostov airfield apparently moved in this version...