2025 Classic tournament round 1 Gamerman01 v VictoryFirst (Axis)

[gamerman01]

Thanks for the background, I’m glad I asked!
Great story

I’ll just go ahead and boldly suggest you try playing a game of global 40 in the league and see what you think. Players of all abilities.

OK, now if you’ll excuse me, I think I’m supposed to play UK 🤔

[gamerman01]

Ah, optional rule,

THANKS! Normally when I get service like this I have to pay a big bill and a big tip, too!

Holy cow that page has been with me for 34 years, and it’s right here on my desk right now! Copyright 1986 (yeah I got it in 1991) and I have access to a man who’s an expert in the game so I can play this fascinating game with players around the world, for free, without leaving my house.

Call me happy 🙃

[gamerman01]

TripleA Turn Summary: British round 3

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 3

    Purchase Units - British
        British buy 4 armour and 1 transport; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Combat Move - British
        1 armour moved from Finland Norway to Ukraine S.S.R.
        1 fighter moved from Russia to Ukraine S.S.R.
        1 infantry moved from South Africa to Kenya-Rhodesia
              British take Kenya-Rhodesia from Germans

    Combat - British
        Battle in Ukraine S.S.R.
            British attack with 1 armour and 1 fighter
            Germans defend with 1 infantry
                British roll dice for 1 armour and 1 fighter in Ukraine S.S.R., round 2 : 1/2 hits, 1.00 expected hits
                Germans roll dice for 1 infantry in Ukraine S.S.R., round 2 : 1/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                1 armour owned by the British lost in Ukraine S.S.R.
                1 infantry owned by the Germans lost in Ukraine S.S.R.
            British win with 1 fighter remaining. Battle score for attacker is -2
            Casualties for British: 1 armour
            Casualties for Germans: 1 infantry

    Non Combat Move - British
        1 infantry moved from United Kingdom to North Sea Zone
        1 armour moved from United Kingdom to North Sea Zone
        1 armour, 1 carrier, 1 infantry and 2 transports moved from North Sea Zone to Baltic Sea Zone
        1 infantry moved from Finland Norway to Karelia S.S.R.
        1 armour and 1 infantry moved from Baltic Sea Zone to Karelia S.S.R.
        1 fighter moved from Ukraine S.S.R. to Baltic Sea Zone
        1 infantry moved from South Africa to Kenya-Rhodesia

    Place Units - British
        1 transport placed in South Australia Sea Zone
        2 armour placed in South Africa
        2 armour placed in United Kingdom

    Turn Complete - British
        British collect 28 PUs; end with 28 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Germans regular : 0.67
British regular : 0.00

Savegame

[gamerman01]

Courtesy reminder that tech purchases are allowed after round 3 is complete…

[VictoryFirst]

TripleA Turn Summary: Japanese round 3

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 3

    Purchase Units - Japanese
        Japanese buy 2 armour and 5 infantry; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Combat Move - Japanese
        1 armour moved from French Indo China to Persia
              Japanese take India from British
              Japanese take Persia from British
        1 armour moved from French Indo China to Novosibirsk
              Japanese take Sinkiang from Americans
              Japanese take Novosibirsk from Russians
        1 armour moved from French Indo China to Kwangtung
              Japanese take Kwangtung from Americans
        1 armour moved from Kwangtung to China
              Japanese take China from Americans
        1 armour and 2 infantry moved from Japan to Japan Sea Zone
        1 armour and 2 infantry moved from Japan Sea Zone to Manchuria
        1 fighter moved from Japan Sea Zone to Manchuria
        1 bomber moved from French Indo China to Manchuria
        1 fighter moved from French Indo China to Manchuria
        2 fighters moved from French Indo China to Manchuria

    Combat - Japanese
        Battle in Manchuria
            Japanese attack with 1 armour, 1 bomber, 4 fighters and 2 infantry
            Americans defend with 1 infantry
                Japanese roll dice for 1 battleship in Manchuria, round 2 : 1/1 hits, 0,67 expected hits
                Americans roll dice for 1 infantry in Manchuria, round 2 : 1/1 hits, 0,33 expected hits
                1 infantry owned by the Japanese lost in Manchuria
                1 infantry owned by the Americans lost in Manchuria
            Japanese win, taking Manchuria from Americans with 1 armour, 1 bomber, 4 fighters and 1 infantry remaining. Battle score for attacker is 0
            Casualties for Japanese: 1 infantry
            Casualties for Americans: 1 infantry

    Non Combat Move - Japanese
        1 fighter moved from Manchuria to French Indo China
        1 fighter moved from Manchuria to French Indo China
        1 fighter moved from Manchuria to French Indo China
        1 bomber moved from Manchuria to French Indo China
        1 fighter moved from Manchuria to Japan Sea Zone

    Place Units - Japanese
        2 armour and 1 infantry placed in French Indo China
        4 infantry placed in Japan

    Turn Complete - Japanese
        Japanese collect 35 PUs; end with 35 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Americans regular : 0,67
Japanese regular : 0,33

Savegame

[VictoryFirst]

They say a lot about German blitzkrieg, but no one has ever mentioned Japanese blitzkrieg, the most powerful of all!

[gamerman01]

TripleA Turn Summary: Russians round 4

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 4

    Research Technology - Russians

    Purchase Units - Russians
        Russians buy 9 infantry; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Combat Move - Russians
        1 infantry moved from Yakut S.S.R. to Novosibirsk
        1 fighter moved from Russia to Novosibirsk
        1 armour moved from Russia to Persia
        1 infantry moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Ukraine S.S.R.
              Russians take Ukraine S.S.R. from Germans
        1 fighter moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Novosibirsk
        1 fighter moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Persia

    Combat - Russians
        Battle in Persia
            Russians attack with 1 armour and 1 fighter
            Japanese defend with 1 armour
                Russians roll dice for 1 armour and 1 fighter in Persia, round 2 : 0/2 hits, 1.00 expected hits
                Japanese roll dice for 1 armour in Persia, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                Russians roll dice for 1 armour and 1 fighter in Persia, round 3 : 1/2 hits, 1.00 expected hits
                Japanese roll dice for 1 armour in Persia, round 3 : 0/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                1 armour owned by the Japanese lost in Persia
            Russians win, taking Persia from Japanese with 1 armour and 1 fighter remaining. Battle score for attacker is 5
            Casualties for Japanese: 1 armour
        Battle in Novosibirsk
            Russians attack with 2 fighters and 1 infantry
            Japanese defend with 1 armour
                Russians roll dice for 2 fighters and 1 infantry in Novosibirsk, round 2 : 2/3 hits, 1.17 expected hits
                Japanese roll dice for 1 armour in Novosibirsk, round 2 : 1/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                1 infantry owned by the Russians lost in Novosibirsk
                1 armour owned by the Japanese lost in Novosibirsk
            Russians win with 2 fighters remaining. Battle score for attacker is 2
            Casualties for Russians: 1 infantry
            Casualties for Japanese: 1 armour

    Non Combat Move - Russians
        1 armour moved from Yakut S.S.R. to Russia
        1 armour, 1 submarine and 1 transport moved from North Sea Zone to Baltic Sea Zone
        2 fighters moved from Novosibirsk to Karelia S.S.R.
        1 fighter moved from Persia to Karelia S.S.R.
        1 armour moved from Russia to Karelia S.S.R.

    Place Units - Russians
        2 infantry placed in Russia
        7 infantry placed in Karelia S.S.R.

    Turn Complete - Russians
        Russians collect 25 PUs; end with 25 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Japanese regular : 0.00
Russians regular : -0.17

Savegame

[gamerman01]

I bought the last complex, forgot to add to game notes,
There are still 3 AA guns left

You really turned up the heat - have fun with your G4 and please do not roll long range aircraft or industrial production!

[VictoryFirst]

TripleA Turn Summary: Germans round 4

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 4

    Research Technology - Germans
        Germans spend 5 on tech rolls
            Germans rolls : 0/1 hits, 0,00 expected hits

    Purchase Units - Germans
        Germans buy 6 armour; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Combat Move - Germans
        1 armour and 2 infantry moved from Anglo Sudan Egypt to Syria Jordan
        6 armour and 30 infantry moved from East Europe to Ukraine S.S.R.

    Combat - Germans
        Battle in Ukraine S.S.R.
            Germans attack with 6 armour and 30 infantry
            Russians defend with 1 infantry
                Germans roll dice for 6 armour and 30 infantry in Ukraine S.S.R., round 2 : 4/36 hits, 8,00 expected hits
                Russians roll dice for 1 infantry in Ukraine S.S.R., round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0,33 expected hits
                1 infantry owned by the Russians lost in Ukraine S.S.R.
            Germans win, taking Ukraine S.S.R. from Russians with 6 armour and 30 infantry remaining. Battle score for attacker is 3
            Casualties for Russians: 1 infantry
        Battle in Syria Jordan
            Germans attack with 1 armour and 2 infantry
            British defend with 1 infantry
                Germans roll dice for 1 armour and 2 infantry in Syria Jordan, round 2 : 1/3 hits, 0,83 expected hits
                British roll dice for 1 infantry in Syria Jordan, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0,33 expected hits
                1 infantry owned by the British lost in Syria Jordan
            Germans win, taking Syria Jordan from British with 1 armour and 2 infantry remaining. Battle score for attacker is 3
            Casualties for British: 1 infantry

    Non Combat Move - Germans
        1 infantry moved from East Europe to Germany
        9 armour moved from Germany to Ukraine S.S.R.
        1 aaGun moved from South Europe to East Europe

    Place Units - Germans
        6 armour placed in Germany

    Turn Complete - Germans
        Germans collect 33 PUs; end with 33 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Germans rolls : 0,00
Russians regular : -0,33
Germans regular : -3,83
British regular : -0,33

Savegame

[gamerman01]

TripleA Turn Summary: British round 4

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 4

    Purchase Units - British
        British buy 2 armour, 1 fighter and 2 infantry; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Combat Move - British
        2 infantry moved from Australia to South Australia Sea Zone
        2 infantry and 1 transport moved from South Australia Sea Zone to Indian Ocean Sea Zone
        2 infantry moved from Indian Ocean Sea Zone to India
              British take India from Japanese
        2 infantry moved from Kenya-Rhodesia to Anglo Sudan Egypt
              British take Anglo Sudan Egypt from Germans
        1 armour moved from South Africa to Congo
              British take Congo from Germans
        1 armour moved from South Africa to Anglo Sudan Egypt
        1 armour moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Novosibirsk
              Russians take Novosibirsk from Japanese
        1 transport moved from Baltic Sea Zone to North Sea Zone
        1 armour moved from United Kingdom to North Sea Zone
        1 armour and 1 transport moved from North Sea Zone to Baltic Sea Zone
        1 armour moved from Baltic Sea Zone to East Europe
        1 infantry moved from Karelia S.S.R. to East Europe

    Combat - British
        Battle in East Europe
            British attack with 1 armour and 1 infantry
            Germans defend with 1 aaGun and 1 infantry
                British roll dice for 1 armour and 1 infantry in East Europe, round 2 : 0/2 hits, 0.67 expected hits
                Germans roll dice for 1 infantry in East Europe, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                British roll dice for 1 armour and 1 infantry in East Europe, round 3 : 0/2 hits, 0.67 expected hits
                Germans roll dice for 1 infantry in East Europe, round 3 : 0/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                British roll dice for 1 armour and 1 infantry in East Europe, round 4 : 1/2 hits, 0.67 expected hits
                Germans roll dice for 1 infantry in East Europe, round 4 : 1/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                1 infantry owned by the British lost in East Europe
                1 infantry owned by the Germans lost in East Europe
            British win, taking East Europe from Germans with 1 armour remaining. Battle score for attacker is 0
            Casualties for British: 1 infantry
            Casualties for Germans: 1 infantry

    Non Combat Move - British
        COMMENT: All 12 IC's are on the board and none can be purchased
        1 infantry moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Russia
        1 transport moved from Baltic Sea Zone to North Sea Zone
        1 armour moved from United Kingdom to North Sea Zone
        1 armour and 1 transport moved from North Sea Zone to Baltic Sea Zone
        1 armour moved from Baltic Sea Zone to Karelia S.S.R.

    Place Units - British
        1 armour placed in South Africa
        1 armour, 1 fighter and 2 infantry placed in United Kingdom

    Turn Complete - British
        British collect 34 PUs; end with 34 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Germans regular : 0.00
British regular : -1.00

Savegame

[VictoryFirst]

TripleA Turn Summary: Japanese round 4

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 4

    Purchase Units - Japanese
        Japanese buy 1 battleship and 1 submarine; Remaining resources: 3 PUs; 

    Combat Move - Japanese
        1 armour moved from China to Novosibirsk
        1 bomber moved from French Indo China to Novosibirsk
        2 armour and 1 infantry moved from French Indo China to India
        1 armour moved from Manchuria to Soviet Far East
              Japanese take Soviet Far East from Russians
        1 armour moved from Soviet Far East to Yakut S.S.R.
              Japanese take Yakut S.S.R. from Russians
        1 infantry moved from Manchuria to Yakut S.S.R.
        1 fighter moved from French Indo China to India
        1 fighter moved from French Indo China to Indian Ocean Sea Zone

    Combat - Japanese
        Battle in Novosibirsk
            Japanese attack with 1 armour and 1 bomber
            British defend with 1 armour
                Japanese roll dice for 1 armour and 1 bomber in Novosibirsk, round 2 : 1/2 hits, 1,17 expected hits
                Russians roll dice for 1 armour in Novosibirsk, round 2 : 1/1 hits, 0,33 expected hits
                1 armour owned by the Japanese lost in Novosibirsk
                1 armour owned by the British lost in Novosibirsk
            Japanese win with 1 bomber remaining. Battle score for attacker is 0
            Casualties for Japanese: 1 armour
            Casualties for British: 1 armour
        Battle in Indian Ocean Sea Zone
            Japanese attack with 1 fighter
            British defend with 1 transport
                Japanese roll dice for 1 fighter in Indian Ocean Sea Zone, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0,50 expected hits
                British roll dice for 1 transport in Indian Ocean Sea Zone, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0,17 expected hits
                Japanese roll dice for 1 fighter in Indian Ocean Sea Zone, round 3 : 1/1 hits, 0,50 expected hits
                British roll dice for 1 transport in Indian Ocean Sea Zone, round 3 : 0/1 hits, 0,17 expected hits
                1 transport owned by the British lost in Indian Ocean Sea Zone
            Japanese win with 1 fighter remaining. Battle score for attacker is 8
            Casualties for British: 1 transport
        Battle in India
            Japanese attack with 2 armour, 1 fighter and 1 infantry
            British defend with 2 infantry
                Japanese roll dice for 2 armour, 1 fighter and 1 infantry in India, round 2 : 0/4 hits, 1,67 expected hits
                British roll dice for 2 infantry in India, round 2 : 0/2 hits, 0,67 expected hits
                Japanese roll dice for 2 armour, 1 fighter and 1 infantry in India, round 3 : 2/4 hits, 1,67 expected hits
                British roll dice for 2 infantry in India, round 3 : 1/2 hits, 0,67 expected hits
                1 infantry owned by the Japanese lost in India
                2 infantry owned by the British lost in India
            Japanese win, taking India from British with 2 armour and 1 fighter remaining. Battle score for attacker is 3
            Casualties for Japanese: 1 infantry
            Casualties for British: 2 infantry

    Non Combat Move - Japanese
        1 fighter moved from Indian Ocean Sea Zone to French Indo China
        1 fighter moved from French Indo China to Japan Sea Zone
        1 fighter moved from India to French Indo China
        1 bomber moved from Novosibirsk to French Indo China
        4 infantry moved from Japan to Japan Sea Zone
        4 infantry moved from Japan Sea Zone to Manchuria

    Place Units - Japanese
        1 battleship and 1 submarine placed in Japan Sea Zone

    Turn Complete - Japanese
        Japanese collect 36 PUs; end with 39 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Japanese regular : -1,50
Russians regular : 0,67
British regular : -0,67

Savegame

[gamerman01]

OK, now there are a couple more interesting things that have developed in this game.

After R4, the Russians owned all original territories, and none more.
Japan buys a battleship on round 4
UK came up to India with a transport from a complex on Australia

We play crazy and fun! I gotta go night night
Looking forward to continuing tomorrow

[gamerman01]

TripleA Turn Summary: Russians round 5

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 5

    Purchase Units - Russians
        Russians buy 2 armour and 5 infantry; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Non Combat Move - Russians
        Turning on Edit Mode
        EDIT: Changing ownership of South Europe from Germans to Russians
        EDIT: Turning off Edit Mode
        1 infantry moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Russia
        1 armour moved from Persia to Russia
        EDIT: 1 armour moved from Karelia S.S.R. to South Europe

    Place Units - Russians
        2 armour and 5 infantry placed in Karelia S.S.R.

    Turn Complete - Russians
        Russians collect 26 PUs; end with 26 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Savegame

[gamerman01]

No humans were harmed in the making of this turn.

The USA and Russia are pacifists, merely conducting military exercises. The Germans are expected to follow suit.

[gamerman01]

I am using the comment log in game, but want to make sure you know the US plane is on the UK carrier. No one was hurt.

[VictoryFirst]

TripleA Turn Summary: Germans round 5

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 5

    Purchase Units - Germans
        Germans buy 6 armour and 1 infantry; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Combat Move - Germans
        15 armour and 30 infantry moved from Ukraine S.S.R. to Caucasus
        1 armour moved from Syria Jordan to Persia
              Germans take Persia from British
        1 armour moved from Persia to Caucasus
        2 infantry moved from Syria Jordan to Persia
        1 bomber moved from Germany to Karelia S.S.R.
        2 infantry moved from West Europe to South Europe
        4 fighters moved from West Europe to South Europe
        1 fighter moved from Germany to South Europe
        5 armour and 1 infantry moved from Germany to East Europe

    Combat - Germans
        Strategic bombing raid in Karelia S.S.R.
                Russians roll AA dice in Karelia S.S.R. : 0/1 hits, 0,17 expected hits
            Bombing raid in Karelia S.S.R. rolls: 3 and costs: 3 PUs.
            Bombing raid costs 3 PUs
        Battle in South Europe
            Germans attack with 5 fighters and 2 infantry
            Russians defend with 1 armour and 1 factory
                Germans roll dice for 5 fighters and 2 infantry in South Europe, round 2 : 3/7 hits, 2,83 expected hits
                Russians roll dice for 1 armour in South Europe, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0,33 expected hits
                1 armour owned by the Russians lost in South Europe
            Germans win, taking South Europe from Russians with 5 fighters and 2 infantry remaining. Battle score for attacker is 5
            Casualties for Russians: 1 armour
        Battle in Caucasus
            Germans attack with 16 armour and 30 infantry
            Americans defend with 1 infantry
                Germans roll dice for 16 armour and 30 infantry in Caucasus, round 2 : 17/46 hits, 13,00 expected hits
                Russians roll dice for 1 infantry in Caucasus, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0,33 expected hits
                1 infantry owned by the Americans lost in Caucasus
            Germans win, taking Caucasus from Russians with 16 armour and 30 infantry remaining. Battle score for attacker is 3
            Casualties for Americans: 1 infantry
        Battle in East Europe
            Germans attack with 5 armour and 1 infantry
            British defend with 1 aaGun and 1 armour
                Germans roll dice for 5 armour and 1 infantry in East Europe, round 2 : 2/6 hits, 2,67 expected hits
                British roll dice for 1 armour in East Europe, round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0,33 expected hits
                1 armour owned by the British lost in East Europe
            Germans win, taking East Europe from British with 5 armour and 1 infantry remaining. Battle score for attacker is 5
            Casualties for British: 1 armour

    Non Combat Move - Germans
        1 armour moved from Germany to Ukraine S.S.R.
        5 fighters moved from South Europe to Germany
        1 aaGun moved from West Europe to South Europe
        1 bomber moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Germany

    Place Units - Germans
        6 armour and 1 infantry placed in Germany

    Turn Complete - Germans
        Germans collect 33 PUs; end with 33 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Russians regular : -0,67
Germans regular : 3,50
British regular : -0,33
Russians AA : -0,17

Savegame

[gamerman01]

Those are some pro moves you’re putting down, I know that

Let’s see if I can survive

[gamerman01]

Have you seen the comment log?
I want to be sure you’re seeing the info I put in there, like fighters on carriers, unit count, whatever

[VictoryFirst]

@gamerman01 Yes, I’m aware of that, no worries 😀

[gamerman01]

TripleA Turn Summary: British round 5

TripleA Turn Summary for game: World War II Classic

Game History

Round: 5

    Purchase Units - British
        British buy 1 armour, 1 fighter, 3 infantry and 1 transport; Remaining resources: 0 PUs; 

    Combat Move - British
        1 infantry moved from Anglo Sudan Egypt to Syria Jordan
              British take Syria Jordan from Germans
        1 armour moved from Karelia S.S.R. to Ukraine S.S.R.
        1 fighter moved from Baltic Sea Zone to Ukraine S.S.R.
        1 transport moved from Baltic Sea Zone to North Sea Zone
        2 infantry moved from United Kingdom to North Sea Zone
        2 infantry moved from North Sea Zone to West Europe
              British take West Europe from Germans

    Combat - British
        Battle in Ukraine S.S.R.
            British attack with 1 armour and 1 fighter
            Germans defend with 1 armour
                British roll dice for 1 armour and 1 fighter in Ukraine S.S.R., round 2 : 1/2 hits, 1.00 expected hits
                Germans roll dice for 1 armour in Ukraine S.S.R., round 2 : 0/1 hits, 0.33 expected hits
                1 armour owned by the Germans lost in Ukraine S.S.R.
            British win, taking Ukraine S.S.R. from Germans with 1 armour and 1 fighter remaining. Battle score for attacker is 5
            Casualties for Germans: 1 armour

    Non Combat Move - British
        Turning on Edit Mode
        EDIT: Turning off Edit Mode
        1 transport moved from Baltic Sea Zone to North Sea Zone
        1 aaGun moved from United Kingdom to North Sea Zone
        1 aaGun moved from North Sea Zone to West Europe
        1 carrier moved from Baltic Sea Zone to North Sea Zone
        1 fighter moved from United Kingdom to North Sea Zone
        1 fighter moved from Ukraine S.S.R. to Russia
        1 armour and 1 infantry moved from Anglo Sudan Egypt to Syria Jordan
        1 armour moved from Congo to Syria Jordan
        1 armour moved from South Africa to Anglo Sudan Egypt

    Place Units - British
        1 transport placed in North Australia Sea Zone
        1 armour placed in Australia
        1 fighter and 3 infantry placed in United Kingdom

    Turn Complete - British
        British collect 37 PUs; end with 37 PUs

Combat Hit Differential Summary :

Germans regular : -0.33
British regular : 0.00

Savegame