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Ïtalian fleet withdraw to port in France, resupply and upgrade. Still have a pretty good grip here in the atlantic, i doubt that will hold though since the US has entered the war.
Another 2 Mechs destroyed that is some attack, i hope to stop him here by the river. quite a bit of the winter left though, this might get rough.
Heavy losses this turn, breakthrought the line i have to plug in the gaps. I have some tank units that cuase damage and i might stabilize the front somwhat.
I irak the Russians ventured to far out the desert so the germans launched into gear and destroyed one mech and infantry, still have contact with the remainder russian forces. This can be good, i can follow them to Theran and capture Persia.
Heavy US fleet spotted, landing crafts. I send GAR to reinforce the beaches in France. They will be able to land in 3 turns.
Another Russian infantry destroyed and last one in bad shape, nothing can stop the Axis now to reach Theran and force Persia to surrender. Good 15pps less for Russia....muuuhhahh!!!
In the east things are not going good, losses have been mounting up and it is not over yet. I have some vital upgrades that i need doing before my tanks can counter attack. Also the Luftwaffe is in no condition to challagne the Russian airpower yet. More tanks built and on the way....
German tanks are the only thing stopping the Russians from not runing right over them.
A lot of good improvments have been made to have as many tanks running at the same time as possible.
Russians are fearless in their advance, they have gained alot of courage since it is shown now the Germans are not invincible.
Better winter clothing and equipments for the russians, this is surely Russian terrain....
Heavy turns in Russia, they continue to advance and destroyed 2 axis infantry and 1 german mech despite spring and fair weather is here. However, a small window of opportunity, i have 3 brand new tigers just waiting to be put in action and out of picture there is a smal force of mech and infantry and a tank lurking. I can maybe do an encriclement on those troops. Also i see his leader exposed.
The battered Luftwaffe rises to the challange and supply the support of brekthrough in thelines north to complete the encirclement, also new reinforcements are arriving to counter any attempts to free the russian troops. Luftwaffe also largely responsible for destroying the inf with the leader attached to it. I can´t see any leaders on the Russian side....think that the gains he had during winter went over his head. He forgot the germans offensive power and extended his line to far.
Some attempts to free the trapped troops, one german Mech destroyed and axis allied inf. This turn i secure the encirclement and destroy some forces out of supply, i can´t afford to wait for lower organisation. I have to move on and start my offensive that has already been delayed.
Almost at full strenght, so the army is pushing forward to take advantage of the russians retreating in disarray. A couple of inf and mechs destroyed. I am upgrading the Luftwaffe to join in the fight, take atleast 2 more turns and one more to get in place. Meanwhile tank production is comencing.
I am going to continue following the Russians and destroy as much units as possible before winter, also like to capture Tambov and Orel before....
As you can see in the lower left corner, US forces landed, he will probably bring in reinforcements. I am not worried, i will let him land and then bring in a couple of tanks to smoke him out. Don´t even have to bother with any airpower.
As predicted, more forces land, unlucky though with my INF retreating out of supply. Hopefully he will land with some more troops i can kill. Tank should be upgraded and then brought to action.
Losses so far realistic, Russians might be a bit high compare to the Axis. Don´t think my losses will be that much higher during the game...
I decided not to engage and take Tambov, winter is coming soon, so i will retreat as far as the red line when i see the Russians start to advance. There aren´t that much of strategic interest so i can give up a lot of ground during winter. I will make a stand at the Kharkov line.
As i pull back, the only thing i would like to fight for is Stalingrad, but that is not reasonable...so i will leave them to their fate. I have maxed out bomber research now, getting good odds against all russian units. So far i have been unlucky at fighter science but now i will put 4 in fighters, so should catch up pretty soon. Also 4 in armour will be nice.
I forgot to take a snapshot for turn 41, no action. I am holding on to winter. I want to take Sevastapol during the winter, that is the only operation i will do. That is almost 1 Russian INF less in PPs i have to face in 42.
Italian fleet is now fully enjoying the freedom of the atlantic ot attack Convoys.
Russians attack, destroy one Rumanian Mech, i will withdraw behind the river to have a more solid defense line....
Atlast, Persia captured. Very nice....
Two mre turns then they will be able to land....i have dispatched alot of GAR to secure beaches, i have to prevent landings for now.
