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

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Partisans

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Centre
The partisans were able to get the necessary quantities of VP.
And the Soviets received all the reinforcements for the period that they did not receive it.
Pretty serious strength.
We'll have to deal with this.
We turn to the defense in an uncomfortable area for the enemy.

The situation is in the air.
Our fighter was trapped by a superior number of opponents.
But we able to break through the passage.
The whole question is whether the Soviets want to finish off this fighter at the airport.
We pulled there anti-aircraft guns.

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Crimea
It seems we lost the infantry and got more heavy. artillery.
But we destroyed all enemy infantry on the peninsula.

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[PeteMitchell]

The partisans were able to get the necessary quantities of VP.
And the Soviets received all the reinforcements for the period that they did not receive it.

They get them for the period they didn't receive them, i.e. accumulated and retroactively? Wow!

[Intenso82]

The partisans were able to get the necessary quantities of VP.
And the Soviets received all the reinforcements for the period that they did not receive it.

They get them for the period they didn't receive them, i.e. accumulated and retroactively? Wow!

Yes, as seen in the picture in the Center.
The Soviets immediately had 4 armored units in only one reinforcement zone.
Also, something appeared in other zones!

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Turn 54
August 26, 1943
Weather: Clear and Dry

Strategic map
No prestige!

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Strategic analysis - Part 1
The overall situation is very complicated.
So far, there is no assurance that by the 60th turn we will be able to complete the operation on the Eastern Front.
The enemy always captures VP and gets reinforcements.
Our forces have long time been at the limit.
And the hunt for endless partisans can last for a very long time ...

In the West, the initiative is in the hands of the Allies.
Their Aviation dominates the Atlantic, Germany and the Mediterranean.

In the Middle East, the situation is not yet completely clear. It turns out whether to seize and hold oil fields.

Norway
The British continued to hunt Tirpitz.
There was a skirmish off the coast of Norway.
And the British heavy cruiser was badly damaged by our submarine.

Tirpitz went to the inland sea.
Now the danger of invading Norway has increased.

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Germany
In Germany, there is still a lull.
Probably the enemy had not enough strategic bombers for strikes.
Experience has shown that the German Air Defense can neutralize 2 bomber per turn.
Therefore, for effective strikes the Allies must send at least 3 bomber.
There are 12 air defense units in the Ruhr area!

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Torch
It can be stated that the Italian fleet is crushed and no longer represents significant force.
All destroyers are lost. And the British submarines can operate freely throughout the Mediterranean.
This circumstance significantly complicates not only the transportation of reinforcements from Europe to Africa but also in the opposite direction.
Probably the transportation of troops back to Europe or evacuation will no longer be possible.

In the north, enemy submarines sink the battleship with impunity.
A very sad picture.

But there is good news.
The Yankees in the north encounter our AT guns and immediately lost 3 units.
The command decided not to enter into battle the Tiger in difficult terrain. This is our last joker...

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Malta
Deep in the sands, M3 Lee was found.
Now he will get on the nerves of Axis command in Africa.

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Iraq
Another mistake. And the next turm will be lost our Deserted U-88.
But this situation pushed the Command to cover its air defenses and push forces in the direction of Basra.
Command strongly fears the British counter-strike on Baghdad between the Tigris and the Euphrates.

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[PeteMitchell]

The partisans were able to get the necessary quantities of VP.
And the Soviets received all the reinforcements for the period that they did not receive it.

They get them for the period they didn't receive them, i.e. accumulated and retroactively? Wow!

Yes, as seen in the picture in the Center.
The Soviets immediately had 4 armored units in only one reinforcement zone.
Also, something appeared in other zones!

So as an idea, capturing Sevastopol earlier... do you think it could have been worth it given these circumstances now?

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North
Our troops attempted to break through the triple artillery defense.
But coordination was not up to par.
And it looks like the next turn will be lost infantry unit.
Again there is no result ...
Somewhere in the woods there is still an evil partisan hiding.

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Centre
In the north, the enemy troops decided to withdraw.
And in the south, the command was too reckless and now it looks like the next turn we will lose Marder.

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South
The partisan actions of the Soviets from being simply annoying bring us many problems.
Soviets continue to receive reinforcements!
This is a very serious problem and brings a lot of inconvenience.

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Partisans
Sometimes the Command has the feeling that the partisans are everywhere.
And never run out.

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Crimea
Our heavy artillery can no longer damage the enemy.
Therefore, our infantry bypasses Sevastopol to neutralize the Soviet 122mm artillery in the city.
3-4 more turns and the city will fall.

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[Intenso82]

They get them for the period they didn't receive them, i.e. accumulated and retroactively? Wow!

Yes, as seen in the picture in the Center.
The Soviets immediately had 4 armored units in only one reinforcement zone.
Also, something appeared in other zones!

So as an idea, capturing Sevastopol earlier... do you think it could have been worth it given these circumstances now?

Of course, I planned that I would have enough time and force to do it later.
McGuba in the game for the Axis, tried to capture him until August 42, spending a certain number of units.
I think I took it easy enough. The assault took little time. Because by this time the threat of the Soviet fleet was eliminated.
With the exception of the very annoying Mig-3. However, more about it will be further ...

But I did not expect Arkhangelsk to be such a difficult goal.
Of course Arkhangelsk needs to be captured earlier. But all my numerous attempts ended in failure.

[PeteMitchell]

I see, I just thought you could have faced less risk with the partisans if you had captured Sevastopol earlier... but then you might have captured something else later... so maybe back to the problem with the 2+1 victory objectives...

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Turn 55
September 10, 1943
Weather: Clear and Dry

Strategic map

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Strategic map - Air
We do not have enough aviation to act on all fronts.
The command decided to concentrate the majority of fighter aircraft in Africa.
To inflict a heavy defeat on the Allies.

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Strategic analysis - Part 2
The prolonged war in the east does not allow us to pause and at least partially compensate for the losses in tanks and aircraft.
Serious losses in aviation in the West also weakened us greatly.
The situation in the Middle East is not clear. The enemy has enough strength to return Baghdad.
Our forces are very limited.
In North Africa, the enemy attacks violently, but for now we are fighting back.
Summing up, it is obvious that we will not be able to return and concentrate all our units from other fronts in Europe to D-Day.
As suggested by the original plan.
Also, we will not be able to buy enough units due to the loss of prestige.
Therefore, whether or not to reflect the landing of the Allies is still unclear.
If we fail, despite the capture of Moscow, it will not bring us victory.

Norway
Britain’s fleet retreated.
But aviation is still present.
The saboteurs also captured one of the Norwegian ports and an airfield.

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Germany
Tirpiz entered the port of Denmark.
There was a pause in the Allied bombings.

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Torch
Despite the loss, the enemy went on a powerful offensive.
The command led the Tiger into battle.
The enemy lost one more air and three ground units on this turn and another 2 units were badly damaged.
In our HQ today reigned enthusiasm.

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Torch - Air
In the air, the enemy also acts very aggressively.
Off the coast of Tripoli spotted enemy fleet. Air strikes are conducted on it.

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Iraq
Received new data on the forces of the enemy in the north.
It turns out the enemy has here a group of about 10 units

Although our Сommand fears that this group will move to Baghdad between the Tigris and the Euphrates.
The opponent has not done it yet.

Our armored column moves toward Basra.
It seems the Command has no choice in this situation.
We need to deprive the enemy airfield.
If we move the troops to the north, they become bogged down and suffer casualties.
And on the other flank there will be a threat from Basra.

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North
In the north, the Command had understood the persistence of a further attack.
And led the troops to replenish.

Also somewhere in the forests enemy partisans roam.
They can move to Petrazavodsk or Vologda.
We expect them to appear in Petrazavodsk.

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Centre
The sad news is our Marder3 was still destroyed by the enemy.
On the other side of the enemy retreated.
But with one SMG unit, the Soviets occupied Gorky!
And they have 3 VP again.
Starting from 4VP, they will start receiving reinforcements again.

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Black Sea
Fighting continues at Sevastopol.
The Soviets were able to damage our artillery.

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Loss analysis

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Previous (t=50) data for comparison http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtop ... 20#p778903

The loss ratio in the infantry became worse. We think, mainly because of the loss of the Italian infantry in Africa.
Also, the loss of fighter also became worse, for the same reason, the battles in Africa.
The ratio of losses in the fleet was equal! And again this action on the Mediterranean.


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Turn 56
September 25, 1943
Weather: Rain and Dry

Strategic map
No prestige!

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Norway
While calm.
Tirpitz in the Danish port.
Will we have time to restore it and conduct an operation to return to Trondheim before the Allies land in Norway.

The Economic Department carries out a calculation of the prestige gained in the case of the retention of Norway.
43 Turns to game ends x 50 prestige per turn (for control of Trodheim). = 2150 prestige.
Restoration Tirpitz 8x62 = 550 prestige.
An unknown amount of prestige for the restoration of aviation losses and in the fleet.

It is also obvious that the enemy will be able to conduct bombing of northern Germany under the guise of fighters from the airfields of Norway.
Conclusion: It is definitely worth restoring Tirpitz.

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Torch
Aviation from all other fronts continues to arrive in Africa.
We can afford to concentrate aviation in only one place.

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Iraq
We have transferred artillery to Mosul.
And continued to move to Basra.
Unfortunately, an engineer unit came too close to the airfield.
To a certain extent, this whole operation is an gamble.
We have no time to wait for reinforcements from the Russian front.
And also no time to wait at all. The Allied landings will soon begin in France.

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North
In the north, our troops are moving away from Arkhangelsk.
Having the forces of the city does not take.
A replenishment in artillery will take too long to get there.
We only have about 16 turns. It will not have time to return to D-day.

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Centre
The enemy now has: 3 VP = Arkhangelsk, Sevastopol, Gorky.

We destroyed Sherman.
But in general, the situation is crisis.
The enemy captured Gorky and we do not have the strength to close all the gaps in the defense.

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Crimea
Our troops are completing the operation in the Crimea.

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[PeteMitchell]

Oh I hope we are not witnessing an evolving turning point in the East right now...

[Intenso82]

Oh I hope we are not witnessing an evolving turning point in the East right now...

Not yet. But of course there were such thoughts.