GC DLC Upgrade 39-45 battle by battle

[milliethedog]

I thought it was about time I did a battle by battle report on Nico's excellent upgraded DCL's, I have used his new equipment file as well. This will not be a blow by blow report as I enjoy playing rather than typing! I will report what is new and what is different to the well played normal path.

So I have started with the "extended" DLC 39, Here we go


Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Aufmarsch, Field marshal Level
Starting points 0
After refit and re-enforcements 0

Core
1x Pz IIIe

Decisive Victory after 1/5 turns
End points 50

New game to DLC 39, really just a way to allow you to pick your own core force for the next game, but I am not complaining as I got a Pz iiie as a gift and I prefer to pick my own core. There is no fighting you just move your Pz iiie on to the target hex to get a decisive Victory.

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Pozan, Field marshal Level
Starting points 3650
After refit and re-enforcements 428
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
3x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc (new in this game)
1x SS Pz IIIe (SS replaces SE titles) Awarded at start of game.
1x SdKfz 222
2x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries
2x Sturmpanzer 1
1x BF 109E
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early) given during the game

Decisive Victory after 8/14 turns
End points 1428

This was a new map to me, no issues at all good game. I split my forces into 3 battle groups and had no issues taking everything.
The changes to the Equipment file does mean that you have different choices to make, for example I normally purchase BF 110's as they can backup my fighter to kill enemy aircraft and then bomb, but here I can not buy any yet.

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Danzig corridor, Field marshal Level
Starting points 1528
After refit and re-enforcements 1287
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
3x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc (new in this game)
1x SS Pz IIIe (SS replaces SE titles) Awarded at start of game.
1x SdKfz 222
2x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries
2x Sturmpanzer 1
1x BF 109E
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early) given during the game

Decisive Victory after 10/14 turns
End points 2787

No issues at all other than a couple of units taking heavy and costly casualties

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Lodz, Field marshal Level
Starting points 2937
After refit and re-enforcements 2584
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
3x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe (SS replaces SE titles) 2nd Awarded at start of game.
1x SdKfz 222
2x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries
2x Sturmpanzer 1
1x BF 109E
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 11/13 turns
End points 3772

no issues, I did not take the 2 flags in the North east as I have found in the past that you loose more than you gain.

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Piatek, Field marshal Level
Starting points 3972
After refit and re-enforcements 3586
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries (1 awarded in Lodz game)
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe (SS replaces SE titles)
1x SdKfz 222
3x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries 1 purchased at start
2x Sturmpanzer 1
1x BF 109E
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 20/20 turns
End points 4886

Really missed my BF110 as it took several turns to destroy the 2 polish fighters that appeared during the battle. I purchased a 10.5cm and left Rudel off in this game as 2 fighters would have left me weak on the ground, lost 2 flags and then got them back as well as every enemy flag.

Martin

[shawkhan2]

You might enjoy taking a look at using the PzII with the new OOB.
Its recon move makes it really worthwhile to use and it is more survivable than the armored cars, as well as having better cross-country mobility.
My favorite new unit, in fact. I have used them into 1942 so far.

[milliethedog]

Thanks for that, I had missed it, it should be upgradeable to the lynx later as well. nice catch


Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Kampinsoka Forrest, Field marshal Level
Starting points 4986
After refit and re-enforcements 4030
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe
1x SdKfz 222
3x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E (1 purchased)
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 14/16 turns
End points 4962

I did not capture the 4 flags in the north east as the point gain is not worth the losses as this is HEAVILY defended. I have NEVER destroyed the Polish mountain troops at 26/6 of strength 20 or the Fort I have a feeling that there is a hidden Easter egg there, so if anyone has done this please let me Know. I did not take the flag in the south east either but I have in the past. On to Modlin

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Modlin, Field marshal Level
Starting points 5162
After refit and re-enforcements 4763
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz 38(t) awarded during the game
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe
1x SdKfz 222
3x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 14/17 turns
End points 5993

No issues at all, everything captured, took some heavy damage on a couple of units but overall seemed slightly easier

On to Warsaw North

[milliethedog]

Game Warsaw North, Field marshal Level
Starting points 6293
After refit and re-enforcements 5598
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz 38(t)
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe
1x SdKfz 222
3x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries
1x 10.5cm Wz 29 plus lorry captured during the Game
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 16/20 turns
End points 7484

Again no issues with this game, it played well.

Poland Captured, just to meet the Russians for a Victory Tipple !

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Spoils of War, Field marshal Level
Starting points 8184
After refit and re-enforcements 7835
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz 38(t)
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe
1x SdKfz 222
3x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus lorries
1x 10.5cm Wz 29 plus lorry
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110c Awarded during the game Hurrah !
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 10/21 turns
End points 9078

No issues new Russian icons were very nice !

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Oslo, Field marshal Level
Starting points 9828
After refit and re-enforcements 9238
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz 38(t)
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe
1x SdKfz 222
4x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus plus half Tracks Up graded from lorries and the Polish 10.5cm
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110c Awarded during the game Hurrah !
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 8/14 turns
End points 10424

No issues, everything captured straight forward game.

martin

[milliethedog]

Game Lillehammer, Field marshal Level
Starting points 10824
After refit and re-enforcements 10736
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz 38(t)
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe
1x SdKfz 222
4x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus plus half Tracks
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110c
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)

Decisive Victory after 10/18 turns
End points 11656

No issue, seemed like the original game.

Martin

[milliethedog]

Game Lillehammer, Field marshal Level
Starting points 10824
After refit and re-enforcements 10736
Core
1x Engineer (39) plus lorry
4x Gebirgsjager (39) plus lorries
1x Pz 38(t)
1x Pz IIIe
2x Pz IVc
2x SS Pz IIIe
1x SdKfz 222
4x 10.5cm LeFH 18 plus plus half Tracks
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110c
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)
1x Ju 88A Purchased at start

Decisive Victory after 14/18 turns
End points 12156

Again no issues seemed to be little change, still an interesting battle though.

DLC39 Extended complete.

Martin

Martin.

[milliethedog]

DCL39 extended.

I liked the extended DCL, the ability to pick your starting force was very welcome, the new equipment file forced changes to my normal forces. PzIII's were welcome, but I did not notice that the infantry I used through out this DCL were not the (39) standard but the (36?) . I only found out when I upgraded at the start of DCL 40. I like the fact that we have changed SE to SS. I understand the issues but we all know what they really were. I have not bought any SS units yet, maybe in the next game. It was good to replay this game from a different angle, Thanks Nico !!

Martin

[milliethedog]

DCL 40
Game Imported file, Field marshal Level
Starting points 112991
After refit and re-enforcements 11335
Core
2x Engineer (39) plus 1/2 tracks
3x Gebirgsjager (39) plus 1/2 tracks
1x Pz IIIf
3x Pz IVd
2x SS Pz IIIf
1x SdKfz 232
4x 15 cm sFH 18 plus plus half Tracks
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110D
1x Bf 110D SS awarded at the start, my First SS aircraft !
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)
1x Ju 88A

Now to tackle France !!

Martin

[milliethedog]

DCL 40 Eben Emael
Game Imported file, Field marshal Level
Starting points 112991
After refit and re-enforcements 11335
Core
2x Engineer (39) plus 1/2 tracks
3x Gebirgsjager (39) plus 1/2 tracks
1x Pz IIIf
3x Pz IVd
2x SS Pz IIIf
1x SdKfz 232
4x 15 cm sFH 18 plus plus half Tracks
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110D
1x Bf 110D SS awarded at the start, my First SS aircraft !
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)
1x Ju 88A

I started this series of games with a 2000 point advantage from previous starts to the French campaign. I think this is down mainly to the PzIII and PzIV, I bought them straight away and did not waste points buying Pz38t and then upgrading them to PzIV. I think that I also took less hits and caused more casualties with the new equipment. I also was given a "SS" or Elite BF 110D, I was going to reject this as I have never used SS airpower, but I rethought and have decided to play through with it.

The game was only slightly changed with better British Airpower, I had no issues and got a DV after 13/15 turns and with 12463 points earned.

Martin

[milliethedog]

DCL 40 Albert canal
Field marshal Level
Starting points 13463
After refit and re-enforcements 12987
Core
2x Engineer (39) plus 1/2 tracks
3x Gebirgsjager (39) plus 1/2 tracks
1x Pz IIIf
3x Pz IVd
2x SS Pz IIIf
1x SdKfz 232
4x 15 cm sFH 18 plus plus half Tracks
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110D
1x Bf 110D SS
1x Ju 87B
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)
1x Ju 88A

The game had been changed with better British Airpower and different British armoured units as well as changes to deployment, there were no enemy troops defending the town and airport in hexes 28,2 and 27,2. It allowed me to take the entire northern half of the map much quicker than normal. however I was slower in the south this time and had to slug it out at times with some hard fighting and heavier casualties. I got a DV after 15/21 turns and with 15254 points earned.

Martin

[milliethedog]

DCL 40 The Hague
Field marshal Level
Starting points 15254
After refit and re-enforcements 15254
Core
2x Engineer (39) plus 1/2 tracks
3x Gebirgsjager (39) plus 1/2 tracks
1x Pz IIIf
3x Pz IVd
2x SS Pz IIIf
1x SdKfz 232
4x 15 cm sFH 18 plus plus half Tracks
2x Sturmpanzer 1
2x BF 109E
1x BF 110D
1x Bf 110D SS
2x Ju 87B Additional 1 purchased
1x Ju 87B Recon (Rudel early)
1x Ju 88A

The game had been upgraded with better British Airpower. It played as normal so straight forward, I got a DV after 13/18 turns and with 16174 points earned.

Martin