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Turn 65
February 7, 1944
Weather: Cloudy and Frozen

Strategic map
Norway
We continue mine clearance off the coast of Norway.
In the skies of Norway, recon found 3 Axis aircraft.
France
We continue to concentrate the fleet in the strait area.
Aviation attacks enemy fortifications.
It is a shame that we could not block the submarine Pas de Calais, before the Germans did.

Torch
Our American units move away from the enemy.
Italy
The Command decided to conduct a combined operation with the participation of the fleet and aircraft off the coast of Italy.
Farewell gift to the African corps.
The aircraft carrier under cover of the battleship approached as close as possible to Italy.
To carry out refueling aircraft.
In the area of ​​Rome, long-range fighters shot down a transport plane with enemy infantry.
While the enemy fighters are unseen, the Axis is likely to have already begun to relocate them to other theaters of operations.
Russia

North
In the north, our troops also need rest and replenishment of supplies.
Also, to assist in the attack against the fortified with artillery positions of the enemy here sent a T-70 tank.

Centre
In Pskov, the cavalry(Cossacks) of the enemy was spotted.
A unit of infantry and mortar was sent to Leningrad to participate in the assault.
And the mortar looks like a very good target for the enemy, let's see if he bites at it and leaves the Pskov.
Our tanks in the north have problems with fuel.
And one of the tanks encounter an enemy tank.
Also, our artillery can not suppress Ferdinand.
An assault on Minsk was undertaken, but despite the suppression, the weak Axis unit was able to survive the attack.
In general, our troops are experiencing problems with the supply and need to rest.
South
Good news!
Our frozen units were unlocked in the Kiev area.
And now we are preparing an attack on Kiev.
Additional forces are being transferred to the area.
South - Air
We conducted an operation to search for the damaged Rudel Stuka.
For this, we performed reconnaissance and checked all 6 airfields(!) in the coverage area.
But Rudel was not detected. Obviously so as not to get hit a more difficult route was chosen for it.

Loss analysis

Previous (t=60) data for comparison viewtopic.php?f=145&t=89760&start=280#p780254

The enemy began to lose more infantry, this is due to the fact that the Red Army is advancing and the infantry is often destroyed in battles.
The enemy does not have time to take her back.
The statistics on fighters also improved, because Soviet aviation began to shoot down Axis fighters.

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Turn 66
February 22, 1944
Weather: Snow and Frozen

Strategic map
Norway
The fleet of Britain finally received an order to go to the coast of France.
But according to calculations, he will not have time to arrive there at turn 72.
And a little delay.
France
We began to clear the coast of France from enemy submarines.

Torch
The remaining ground troops sent to defend Annanabu. Our latest air base in the region.

The enemy ships were seen off the coast of Italy.
Started a naval battle.
We were able to sink the destroyer.
Appeared enemy aircraft. Again, a tactics 'The Wall' was used.
So that our aircraft could not go to the bases.
But now we use reconnaissance and other aircraft to check the path in conditions of poor visibility.
We are facing a difficult logistical task with fuel.
To do this, we had to bring the aircraft carrier into the zone of the enemy ships.
Caucasus
Enemy aviation again over our troops.

North
Fighting in the area of ​​Novgorod.
Germans entered into the battle flamethrower tank.
Centre
To prevent the encirclement of Army Group Center.
Opponent between Vilnius and Dvinsk in the woods sent a large number of infantry.
Thus it slowed down the advancement of our tank army.
Also affected by the lack of fuel.
Now it requires additional infantry and artillery.
With a combined strike, we were able to destroy Ferdinand.
And capture Minsk. More accurately, the enemy retreated in an orderly manner.

Our troops have low mobile capabilities especially artillery.
They also still need to replenish ammunition and fuel.
Coming in the winter is not a very easy task for logistics.
And in conditions of snowfall, this also affects the effectiveness of actions.
South
We began the assault on Kiev.
We use flamethrower T-34 and a engineer unit.
Despite the artillery support. The Germans withstood the first attack.
The partisans stopped the train behind Kiev.
Along the Prut River set the front line.

The situation is in the air.
Aviation is concentrated for further action.
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Turn 67
March 8, 1944
Weather: Clear and Frozen

Strategic map
Norway
We continue mine clearance.
The enemy decided to transfer the submarine into the strait.
This may interfere with our plans.
Only one heavy cruiser remained off the coast of Norway.

France
Found several more enemy submarines.
The total number of U-boats in the channel is at least 5 units.
And some more bottom mines.
Germany
Submarine makes an attempt to pass into the Baltic Sea.
And over the northern sea sent a group of aircraft to attack Germany.
Torch
Good weather and the battle off the coast of Italy flared up with a new force.
It seems we were able to shoot down another bomber and sink another 1-2 enemy ships.
Our aircraft carrier and fleet are moving to our bases.

North
All the same, the Cossacks left Pskov and attacked our mortar with 3 stars of experience.
But immediately paid for it.
But the approaches to Leningrad battle continues.
Artillery plays a big role here.
Our troops began to move to Petrazavodsk from north direction.
Centre
Became known dislocation of enemy troops.
Unfortunately, one of our Pe-2 bombers made a reckless attack and was badly damaged.
Obviously the next turn he will be destroyed.
In the north, in the woods, we fight with the enemy infantry.
And in the south, one of our tank broke far forward in the area of ​​Brest.
But unfortunately he ran out of fuel. And now he can be a target for the enemy.
We cannot attack the enemy in the Vilnius region without the support of artillery, which was delayed in the rear.
Therefore, we advance without direct encounters with the enemy.
South
The Germans withdrew from Kiev, leaving a weak cover.
And Kiev is now freed from the enemy.
In the south, the STAVKA decided to cross the Prut River while it was frozen.
At the next turn the crossing will be more difficult.
But we did not have time to cover the troops with artillery.
The Panther tank was discovered, which is again covered by the Go-145 'invulnerable' aircraft.
The pattern of the fighting in the East is very similar to the historical analogy in my opinion.
When the Red Army concentrated its troops for several months and was preparing an offensive and then attacked.
And the Axis without engaging in battle withdrew its troops to new positions.
And then this was repeated again.
The Red Army could not attack immediately, as the advantage was on the side of the Axis, it was necessary to bring artillery and supplies.
And mobility for this was not enough.

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Turn 68
March 23, 1944
Weather: Clear and Dry

Strategic map
Norway
The enemy has taken additional steps to protect Tirpitz.
Obviously, he has finally unraveled our plan.
He covered mines with fighters. Obviously this is an additional fighter.
And also sent an anti-aircraft unit to cover mines from the ground.

Our aircraft refuel and transfer to the coast of France.
France
It is noted that the enemy began to strengthen the air defense of the coast.
Air recon found 2 Kriegsmarine capital ships on the west coast of France(!)
How did she miss it?
This can be quite unpleasant for the our landing.

Germany
We put a raid by bombers.
The submarine attempting to go to the Baltic Sea was badly damaged and lay back.

Given the two enemy submarines in the English Channel.
The fleet went around England to participate in the support of the landing force.
But it will take a lot of time.
Torch - Begin of turn
The situation at the beginning of the turn.
Finally, enemy fighters appeared.
Axis decided to avenge for their losses.
But unfortunately most of our planes have no fuel to continue the fight and they return to the base.
In general, the operation 'Italy' was successful.
We shot down several bombers and sank several enemy ships.
Torch - End of turn
German Stug appeared near Annanabe.
He was destroyed.
Another last gift for Axis.

North
Our troops captured Petrozavodsk.
Enemy Cossacks destroyed. Just like the Finnish tank.
From the Central front to Leningrad transfered 203mm B4 heavy artillery.
Centre
The enemy continued to retreat to the west.
It is already obvious that he managed to avoid the encirclement of his troops.
We also began his pursuit. We mainly use horse traction
Also the Northern group of troops in the Leningrad region was finally cut off.
But it is obvious that the enemy is not going to evacuate it.
And it is waiting for the fate of the Courland Group of Forces

In the area of ​​Brest, the enemy is trying to destroy our heroic tank.
He sent here his tank T-4.
And sent to bomb 'Lucky' Rudel on the Stuka.
But we had an operation and Rudel was finally shot down(!)
He was shot down by one of our Aces. Hurray Comrades!
Also to the aid of the tank our troops already approached.

South
Panther joined to KG "Zhytomyr".
And SU-152 'Zveroboy' finally arrived at the front. Also new T-34-85.
Our troops are preparing to attack.

In the south, the attempt to cross the river ended in failure.
Enemy repulsed her using armored vehicles.
We lost a few Marine units.
Making the front line longer and more plastic.
South - Air
Conducted an air operation to destroy another Messer.
Lilia Litvyak is the third win.
We also make a defensive formation around the fighters involved in the fight so as not to lose them.
Caucasus
The Germans captured Poti.
Obviously this is the work of Brandenburg.
The Сommand is doubtful whether to leave troops in the Caucasus.
And the beginning of a partial redeployment of troops to the Сentral front.
We also need a plan for anti-diversant operation in the Caucasus region.
Obviously, the next target of the diversant will be Grozny or reconnaissance Baku.

But perhaps they were sent to our rear and later the Axis decided to cancel the operation to seize Baku through the Middle East.
And then Brandenburg could be evacuated by sea.
But our fleet has not yet detected enemy transports.
If transport has also camo trait like Brandenburg.
It will be very difficult to do.
Or is it just another Axis deception...
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Turn 69. D-Day-3
April 7, 1944
Weather: Clear and Dry

Strategic map
Norway
Most of the units transferred to the coast of France.
Our submarine in the Skagerrak strait destroyed.
And the aircraft strikes vengeance.
It appears that Kriegsmarine still has a destroyer.
Germany
Strong air resistance over the cities of Germany in the north. Our aircraft suffered losses.
But quite calm in the west.

France
New intel data.
It turns out in the Bordeaux area found a whole fleet of the enemy.
Intelligence missed a whole fleet!
Apparently this fleet at the beginning of the war was withdrawn into the open ocean, and then returned.
It was worth paying attention to the exploration over the ocean ...
Apparently this fleet will participate in the defense of the coast unprotected by artillery.
Or try to attack our troop transports.
Given that our battle fleet does not have time to approach the beginning of the landing, this can be very unpleasant.

Our destroyers continue the operation to clean up the strait from the enemy submarines.
Torch
A large group of infantry approached Ananeba.
Our troops did not live long.
Balkans
The partisans stopped the train.
They also discovered the movement of a reconnaissance aircraft from the Middle East.
Obviously the Axis transfers air units from this front.
And they no longer have any plans for Baku.
Another source confirms this.

North
Our Guards infantry broke through the defenses and came to Leningrad. Attack the heavy artillery of the Germans.
Centre
In the north, our tanks reached the Neman River.
The enemy retreated across the river.
We move the artillery to cover the crossing.
And in the area of ​​Brest was captured airfield.
And the situation has stabilized.
Centre - Air
Luftwaffe decided to avenge the loss of Rudel.
And they shot down two of our fighters.
Despite the heavy air battles.
In response, our aircraft shot down another Messer.

South
We launched an attack on Zhytomyr and destroyed 4 enemy units. Stug, infantry and 2 anti-aircraft units.
The defense of the Axis in Western Ukraine is close to collapse.
The next goal of our troops is Vinnitsa.

In the south, we extended the front line to Chernivtsi. Where there is already a battle with the enemy recon.
The next turn will be offensive in this area.
The enemy will not be able to keep all directions.

In the air, enemy aviation has not been observed and our bombers launch air strikes.
Caucasus
The Command decided to explore the border.
And found Axis units.
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Turn 70. D-Day-2
April 22, 1944
Weather: Rain and Dry

Strategic map
No prestige!
France
The weather is not flying. Aviation concentrates on the southern airfields of England.
The destroyers continue the operation to fight with submarines.
Torch
The airfield of Annanebe is almost lost, the troops are surrounded or destroyed.
Aviation departed on the airfield of Algeria.
Also began an operation to transfer aircraft to France.

North
The enemy was able to destroy the Guards infantry.
But we continue to squeeze the ring around Leningrad.
Our troops are also moving to block Leningrad from the north.
Centre
We captured Kaunas and the crossing over the Neman in our control.
The partisan prevent the enemy from retreating.
It seems that in the area of ​​Bialystok the enemy decided to strengthen.
Old acquaintances from the storming of Minsk here are Hungarian security troops.
We continue concentration in the area of ​​Brest.
A new tank T-34-85 and LL Sherman are on the way in the Minsk region.
They can make more adequate competition to German armored vehicles.
Our T-34-43 are already outdated and do not pose a serious threat to the Stugs or T-4 tanks.
South
Vinnitsa taken.
The troops are concentrated for further attacks.
In the Chernivtsi area we concentrate recon and mobile units.
The enemy has already left this area.

In the south, a strong strike knocked the enemy out of Iashi.
This time the crossing is covered with artillery and from the air.