Slitherine

I have been thinking about doing an After Action Report (AAR) saga for some time, so I think I will pursue this one. In this way, I can explore the normal strategies and perhaps some that may be somewhat abnormal. But it will be in good fun, Please let me know what you think of this AAR. I will be German, and my opponent (shall remain nameless) has agreed to the following game options:
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You will notice that we have agreed to turn off the OIL Consumption, which should lead to an interesting Game!


Jay
(KingHunter)
PS: I welcome your comments about this game and the strategies used.

Turn 1 (Sept 1, 1939)
The Axis Attacks Poland!
I decided on the traditional opening (I would guess this is comparable to the Kings Gambit in chess)
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Although I did leave Lodz Open, I think this is a strong opening move. My TECH investment was in Industry.

Turn 2 (Sept 21, 1939)
The Mighty Wehrmacht Attack Stalls?
Gosh, I thought I had a 2 turn take-down of Poland. Oh well stuff happens…

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Nevermind

Turn 3 (October 11, 1939)
Finally Poland falls.. In the North, we hope to have an early start on Norway!
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Turn 4 (October 31, 1939)
Ahh, the weather gods were good to me this turn, I am able to invade Norway…
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Turn 5 (November 20, 1939)
Now winter sets in. But we continue our attack in the Central and Northern sectors…
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Central Sector:
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Northern Sector
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Turn 6 (December 10, 1939)
We make some progress in the Central sector, but those darn allies send in some GAR reinforcements in the North!
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You must bring in a leader near Aalborg, otherwise it is quite hard to finish off Oslo during the Winter. Rundstedt will give effiency to the Bombers as well as to one of the INF attacking Oslo.

Thanks Zechi - Good advice as always! <sigh>, I didn't do it on turn 7 as I have already sent in my move.. Oh well

Turn 7 (December 30, 1939)
It so slow.. I guess we just need to grind it out – But I will strike, If I get the chance at a early Spring…
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Turn 8 (January 19, 1939)
Well the big showdown will happen next (France). I wonder why my opponent has not reacted to the Norway move, I guess it was unexpected. If this slowness continues I will get another General and continue with the suggestion by Zechi…
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Turn 9 (February 8, 1940)
Finally! Holland is down, now to get ready for the spring Offensive! I just rebuild in the north and wait until better weather…
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Turn 10 (February 28, 1940)
We prepare for the spring offensive, and provide a little action in the north..
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Turn 11 (March 19, 1940)
It's time for the Spring Offensive!
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Central Sector:
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Nice progress, as we implement the sitzkrieg plan to good use. However, we see the dreaded Franco-Anglo double line of defense well prepared for our forces.
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Northern Sector
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We will see if a reinforcement in the north will speed things up, also we are considering adding another General and more air as we have availability.
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Turn 12 (April 8, 1940)
Overview: A slow start to the offensive, we did some minor repair and landed reinforcements in the north.
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Central Sector:
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After a logistic troop halt, we prepare for the destruction of the Franco-Anglo forces, we will exploit the weakness in the line and break through and take Paris.
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Northern Sector
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We land another unit to begin to clear this city and take Norway. At this point, we are looking at adding another general and Air support (May take a while) to finish this small theater.
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Turn 13 (April 18, 1940)
Overview: Steady progress in the North and Central sectors.
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Central Sector:
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We are continuing to pressure the alliance in the center and destroying those enemy units in the process, we have Reims in sight as our next target!
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The addition of another troop seems to help in the progress, we also have additional Air power on the way and we will add another general in the near term…
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Turn 14 (May 18, 1940)
Overview: The Grind-out progress continues…
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Central Sector:
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Slowly we are gaining ground. This double line is hard to crack. But more of his units are turning red (Low efficiency), a good sign – I hope to make a big breakthrough soon.
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Northern Sector
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Ok – Adding another fighter and going to buy a leader. This aught to finish this sector off…
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Turn 15 (June 7, 1940)
Overview: Progress in the North and Central sectors.
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Central Sector:
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We are making some headway. Looks like we can force our way to Paris!
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Northern Sector
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Norway starts to falter – Looks like they are going down soon!
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Turn 16 (June 27, 1940)
Overview: Slower Progress….
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We finally see the out skirts of Paris, it will be all over soon!
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Northern Sector
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Knocking Norway down, Not as easy as I had hoped…
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