Great game report.
What is the IPC level at the ENPC ? Is there an Economic Victory in sight for either side ?
Hi Captain
Yes the Allies would be threatening Economic Victory soon. The activation of the Neutrals would prove a deciding factor.
As of Early 1946 with the Islands added in it would be
Axis 113
Allies 160
So not quite yet.
Multi Game Report Continued 11-7-25
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37723/global-1940-1943-expansions-game-reports/760?page=31
USA repairs their Capital Ships and the Spain Fctry. They also move the Fctry underground. A mixed build would follow, with a CV and DD, as well as Infantry and Artillery. 4 Ftrs and 3 LCVs would also be produced but I think the LCVs may change if I remember right, as crockett didn’t realize they could only be produced in one’s Capital.
Combat takes place in Normandy, S FRA and Turkey. Alaska and Carolines Islands also see battle.
3 Bmbrs would team up to kill the Elite in AK but one would be shotdown and JPN would still control the TTy affecting an American Objective.
Turkey would be a success, albeit at the loss of 2 Bmbrs. However, it would prevent a devastating German breakthrough into the Middle East while giving them the same opportunity in the Balkans.
S FRA and Normandy succeed as expected. The main event would take place in Carolines.
A minor adjustment would take place https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4020/exp-crockett-victory-panzer-beelee/823?page=42 but the result would be an American victory all the same.
The Japanese stronghold in the Central Pacific would now belong to the American Navy. Naval reinforcements would launch off the West Coast.
The Atlantic Fleet remains in 110 and the Spain Fctry continues to produce units for the frontlines. Trprts launch off the E Coast.
Japan had originally planned to destroy the NB in Carolines but the Commander panicked under pressure and forgot :) The AB shoulda been dusted too with all the Bmbrs flying around but the NB cost would be a turn where JPN must defend Tokyo instead of another build.
Well, these things happen in War. The Japanese Commander did the honorable thing and commited Seppuku .
China would continue recruitment to their Army and waste no time in their quest for vengenance against the Japanese. An unsuspecting Infantry would be attacked and killed in Tsinghai, with no Chinese casualties.
The Army doubles in size, with 2 Infantry Regiments recruited in Kansu.
UK builds a Fctry, Ftr and 3 Bmbrs. Crockett sure does like his Bmbrs :) Not sure why edit was on, but it’s easy to confuse things with the amount of edit needed or sometimes one just forgets :).
Anyway, an undefended Greece would be taken. 50/50 Artillery vs Inf battles in Yunnan and Shan St would see them split, with Yunnan remaining in Japanese hands.
The combat in Albania would kill the SS Paratrooper there at no loss.
India would begin to gain strength with a large number of Allied Bmbrs stationed there. A Inf would rail from India to Caucasus to block the Germans in Rostov. It is done with edit, so a bit hard to follow in History.
That is ok though :) Just a heads up for anyone following the game in history :)
Turkey is reinforced.
ANZAC buys a Ftr and a Bmbr. They would send a Sub to attack the Escort in 35 and both would be sunk.
End Early 1948
Economy
Allies
+8
Axis
+3 Alaska
+1 Guam
+3 PHI
Total
Allies 167
Axis 108
Continued 12-1-25
Late 1948
Germany would go with Total War Panzer and Air Trprt builds as well as 6 Pnzrgrndrs. They continue their 1 Type XXI purchase per turn and add a few Infantry and Artillery.
Combat would take place in both the Eastern and Western Fronts, as well as Albania in the Balkans. They would be able to encircle Moscow by taking an undefended Vologda and Samara with minimal force. The latter being taken by a lone SS Inf from Rostov.
The XXI’s would hit the Allied Fleet in 110 again and 2 other U-boats and a Ftr Ace engage an American DD in 112, which would have prevented the XXI’s from returning to their Pens.
All attacks succeed.
Belarus and Rostov would both have strong Force Concentrations, with 2nd Panzer and 2nd Waffen in Belarus and 1st Panzer and 1st Waffen in Rostov, after it was heavily reinforced with Panzers from W GER via Air Trprt.
W GER would also continue as the main Force in the West.
The Soviets would add a contingent of Grd Infantry and other Infantry units as well.
They would mop up the minor breakthroughs in Vologda and Samara. Heavier combat would take place in Bryansk, with 2nd Tank engaging the moderate German Force there.
The largest battle would be in Rostov, where 1st Tank and 3rd Corps supported by 3 Tanks, 1 Para and 2 Ftrs, would clash against 1st Pnzr, 1st SS and a large Luftwaffe presence.
The Rostov battle would be fought incorrectly as the Tokens were sent into battle instead of the individual units in their Boxes.
I would refight the battle in dicebot which would have a surprisingly similar outcome.
Dicebot results
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/40292/panzerstahl-vs-barnee-exp-game-2/407
Rostov would hold but only with the German Air surviving. This would prove decisive, as America would launch an Amphib attack through the Dardanelles supported by Bmbrs and kill the surviving German Air. The British would then launch their own amphibous attack and liberate it.
Russia is still hard pressed but Moscow is safe and the threat of a German breakthrough from Rostov is removed.
Japan produces a couple small Naval blockers and Infantry with 2 Tanks. PHIs would continue to be fortified.
An LCV Banzai attack would land in Amur and the resurgent Chinese would see battle in Kansu and Tsinghai.
The Aleutians and Iwo would both be taken by DD transported Infantry, while Shan ST would have combat as well.
All attacks are successful.
Air Trprts reinforce the PHIs. The IJN remains in Home Waters in a defensive posture. In China, remaining Air is concentrated in Kweichow with it’s Fctry builds of 2 Tanks and a Inf.
Yunnan has a moderate Force led by 2 Tanks. Singapore remains adequately defended and the Coastal Fctrys add to their previous Infantry builds.
JPN is threatened from multiple directions, with the Allied Fleet off Carolines, combined with Allied Bmbrs and Subs throughout the Theatre, causing the most concern.
USA repairs their Capital Ships and buy Total War Inf. They also add to their Air Forces and Navy, including a CA.
They would be involved in a large amount of combat with over a dozen battles taking place. Most would have small numbers of units or undefended involved.
The aforementioned Rostov battle would be the biggest.
Air attacks against Finland, S FRA and N Italy would destroy all German Forces with the loss of 2 Ftrs in S FRA.
S Italy, Normandy and Norway would all be taken.
In the Pacific, the Aleutians are liberated, blockers are sunk in 35, 17 and 18. Kiangsi and Kwangtung see them victorious as well.
The Fleet moves to 20 SZ and JPN is ringed by DDs.
The Naval units deploy off the West Coast and the Infantry prepare for sea transport to Europe.
UK goes with a heavy land build hilighted by 2 Tanks along with 2 Ftrs.
Combat takes place in Caucasus, N Italy and Burma. All battles are won and a now undefended Rostov is liberated.
Air units reinforce Moscow, primarily Bmbrs. Their Forces remain highly dispersed but their network of Global Fctrys and a nice 67 PU payday allow them to continue to effectively influence the War.
Continued on 12-5-25
ANZAC goes with a all naval build. An undefended Siam is conquered by a Inf that was on a US Trprt. The Carriers from Carolines join the American Fleet in 20 SZ.
A French Infantry in Spain takes a undefended S FRA.
Vive la France !
Some adjustments were made in Edit. Looks as if it was for the Rostov battle according to the Comment Log:
There might be further clarification in the Game Thread.
End Late 1948
Economy
Pacific Islands
Axis
+3 PHI
+1 Guam
+4 Total
Allies
+3 Carolines
+1 Celebes
+2 DNG
+6 Total
Allies +2 and end with 181. Only 8 IPC from an Economic Victory.
The War is coming to it’s conclusion. Can Moscow hold before the economic might of the Allies win the day ?
To be answered soon.
12-6-25
Early 1949
The Reich goes with total War buys of Mechs, Panzers and Air Trprts. Some Infantry mixed in along with some Paras.
The Ruhr Fctry is moved underground.
Combat takes place throughout W EUR and S EUR. E Front sees the Wehrmacht move into Bryansk in Force. Their V-2s would miss their mark in S Italia.
All other attacks would succeed. The XXIs continue to attrit the Allied Fleet in 110.
1st Waffen and 1st Pnzr lead the way in Bryansk.
Soviets replace some Guard Infantry that were lost as well as some Paratroopers.
A minor combat in Rostov would be successful.
The Red Army has finally been forced to turtle in Moscow, although their Paratroopers are able to threaten offensive action.
Nippon is hard pressed by the Allies. They buy some naval blockers a couple Naval Ftrs and Inf.
They would break into undefended Central Asia TTys but not in Force.
American DDs would be heavily targeted.
The Army would gather what they could to move into Burma.
Their China Air Force remains in Kweichow and the Fctry there would produce 3 Infantry. The enormous Allied Fleet off Hong Kong remains it’s biggest threat but is temporarily blocked.
Continued on 12-20-25
The Americans go with a heavy Naval Trprt buy, along with Air and Armored Inf.
Signifigant combat would take place in N Italy and UKR with 11 Bmbrs deploying there. Singapore would be liberated in Force. The small Landing in SFE would be defeated.
UKR would see the destruction of the German Force but with heavy losses including 4 Bmbrs. No land troops would survive to take control.
N Italy would be a close battle but superior American Air Power would defeat the German Panzers.
Britain would go with land units and Ftrs.
A moderate sized but important battle would take place in Burma. The British Indian Army would prevail in a close fight thanks to their Air Power.
A Lancaster and Spitfire would attack a sole Tank in Samara and all units would perish.
German Fallschirmjäger, including a SS Battalion, would be defeated in Caucasus but with heavy casualties to the British.
ANZAC would go with a all Trprt purchase. A JPN Tank in Siam would be destroyed by Air units. The combined Allied Fleet is now concentrated in 37 off Singapore with numerous single Ships spread throughout the Pacific.
End Early 1949
Economic Situation
Axis 107
Allies 168
Pacific Islands
Axis
+3 PHI
+1 Guam
-3 Carolines
108 Total
Allies
+3 Carolines
+1 Celebes
+2 DNG
-3 PHI
-1 Guam
Total 170
The Allies continue to threaten Economic Victory.
Late 1949
Germany builds Total War Mechs and Tanks. They also repair 2 damaged Panzers and add a large number of Infantry.
Type XXI U-boats would continue their relentless assault on the Allied Fleet in 110 SZ getting 4 hits. The back and forth would continue in N Italy with Germany winning a close fight.
The Wehrmacht, with support from the Luftwaffe, would regain control of Normandy. Rostov would change hands to German control once again in a battle of small Forces.
Some minor corrections to the Allies would take place at end turn in edit. I don’t remember exactly what for. Should be in the Game thread.
USSR
The Soviets go with a Total War Artillery build.
Small Combats would take place all along their Western and Eastern Fronts.
The Smolensk and Vologda attacks would both fail. The lack of soviet Air Power is hurting their ability to successfully counterattack.
The Wehrmacht is hard against Moscow. The heavy losses of the Luftwaffe are proving key to Soviet survival.
Japan would place demolition charges at the Harbor in Kwangsi and go with heavy Infantry builds along with a couple Naval Ftrs and a DD doing everything they can to keep the Allies at bay until the Reich can mount it’s attack against Moscow.
Small desperate combats would take place in Burma, Shan St and Kwangtung, where the odds were very much up in the air.
Massive Air from JPN and their CVs in 6 SZ would hammer the American picket line of Ships in the North Pacific.
An Undefended Midway and Wake would be taken by Destroyer transported Infantry.
The Shan ST and Burma battles would see mutual destruction of the ground forces involved. A Naval Ftr would be lost in the N Pacific sinking a CV.
The IJN remains in 6 SZ and the IJA retains control of China.
America repairs their damaged Capital Ships and begin construction of Minor Fctrys in Alaska and Turkey. Naval, Air and Infantry builds round out their purchase.
The US would send an “All Out Attack” order to all units in the field capable of striking Axis units. They would be highly successful.
Over 19 Combats would take place.
Army Air Corps Bmbrs would absolutely devastate German Forces all along the E Front.
Kwangsi would be liberated getting China back in the fight.
UK would go with Tanks, Mechs and Air for it’s build. A half dozen key battles would take place with Northern China and the Balkans being the most important. They would take control of an undefended Norway with Tanks landing from American Trprts.
ANZAC would continue to build it’s Navy but would be unable to engage any Japanese forces.
It would Not matter. The combined Anglo attack by the USA and UK would push the Allies to an Economic Victory ! 189 IPC ! Right on the nose !
End Late 1949
Economy
Pacific Islands
Conclusion and Final thoughts to follow.
Congratulations @crockett36
Conclusion
A tough first game for crockett but he persevered through adversity and got the win. Unfortunately Victory had to withdraw for reasons unknown around 1943 or 4.
I expected him back and by the time crockett asked for one of us to switch sides to help him, we were too close to the endgame.
I did try and help him as much as I could with suggestions and explanations of what to look for from special units he wasn’t familiar with etc …
Regardless, it was still a very enjoyable game and Panzer and I were impressed with crockett’s, to us, somewhat unorthodox playstyle.
He definitely wasn’t risk adverse :)
A few key points.
The “Karelian Knot” proved harder to untie than Panzer and I originally thought. This tied up a lot of German resources and provided SSR with additional income for half the game.
The early Naval loss or more correctly “Pyrrhic” victory for Japan off Singapore, really slowed down Japanese expansion in the Pacific. The loss of 2 CVs was signifigant.
The Soviet Bombers would have several key wins but the most impactful was sinking the Axis Naval blocker in the Med, which would lead to the destruction of the Large Axis Fleet staioned in 97.
The Allied attack on the True Neutrals was unexpected. I originally thought it a mistake but it would open Spain as a major base of operations as well as provide access to easy Neutral IPC points for the Allies, primarily in S America and the Middle East, which helped push the Allies to the Economic Total needed for Victory.
There were several major battles that some went the Axis way and others the Allies which is to be expected.
Crockett also made great use of Air Power, especially Bombers. I kept wondering where they all were coming from :)
At any rate, Congratulations to crockett once again on the victory.
Here is the final saved game triplea_4020_20fre.tsvg
You will need Map/Game version 2.97 to read the save. Here are instructions to access it.
https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4025/how-to-dl-old-map-versions-in-git
And our Game thread
https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4020/exp-crockett-victory-panzer-beelee?page=1
@crockett36 @Panzerstahl-Helm @VictoryFirst and any others, your comments and impressions are welcome.
Have Fun Gaming Everyone and
Merry Christmas !!!
Edit
Game report starts here https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37723/global-1940-1943-expansions-game-reports/730?page=30
2nd post here
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37723/global-1940-1943-expansions-game-reports/760?page=31
@barnee said in Global 1940 & 1943 Expansions Game Reports:
I’m not sure why he did. I didn’t catch it at the time. Do you remember why those were removed @VictoryFirst ? Long time ago I know :)
Well, it wouldn’t have affected the outcome. Maybe another hit or two for Spain is all.
LOL that was because I thought the set up was just for the looks, but was incorrect gameplay-wise. If you happened to invade Spain you had to change it to setup of only infantry
heh heh it didn’t matter anyways :) Activating the Neutrals paid off. If the Allies can withstand the Axis unit boost they can gobble up some easy economic points for the win.
Something to keep in mind :)
Global 1940, No. 19 Game Report:
This is the only post in the No. 19 Game Report.
Players:
Axis: Mads G.
Allies: The Captain
Germany:
In Early 1940 (round 1), Germany launched a Fullscale Attack on the Soviet Union.
Infantry, Panzer and Waffen-SS units attacked on the entire Eastern Front.
France was captured by the Germans in Early 1940 - and the UK Navy in the Atlantic was eliminated.
Soviet Union:
As the Germans launched a Massive Assault on the Soviet Union in Early 1940, the Soviets immediately received 10 IPC - and 1 free Tank unit (Urals). No counterattacks were launched against the invading Germans.
Novgorod was evacuated - and all units were moved to Belarus in order to block the way to Moscow.
The Soviets hastily planned for a Defense in Depth in order to make each captured territory as costly as possible to the Germans.
Japan:
In Early 1941 Japan launched a large scale invasion of several islands in the Pacific.
Fighting was still ongoing in China with heavy casualties on both sides.
United States:
In Early 1941 the United States activated the US National Guard due to a Japanese attack on the Philippines.
US Naval units & troops moved to French controlled Morroco and prepared for landings in Western Europe - to take of the pressure on the Eastern Front.
United Kingdom:
As Germany attacked the Soviet Union in Early 1940, UK air units were hastily sent to Russia as part of Lend-Lease.
In Late 1940 three UK Lend-Lease Tank units were also sent to Russia.
A massive build-up in London of Paratroopers, Landing Crafts etc. took place in Early 1940 and Late 1940.
Italy:
Italian Naval & Air units managed to clear the Med from Allied surface Warships.
North Africa saw some heavy fighting between Italian & British troops.
Early 1942:
German & Italian troops on the Eastern Front failed to capture Moscow - which clearly was the major object in the German Strategic Plan.
By the time the Germans reached Smolensk in Early 1941, there were simply not enough German & Italian manpower to attack Moscow.
The Germans instead attacked south towards Rostov & Caucasus.
Soviet troops re-captured Smolensk, Belarus, Bryansk and Tambov - and secured the Capital long enough for the Red Army Conscription Infantry to be activated.
Japanese troops captured all of China - and all supply lines were heavily protected against enemy attacks.
United States launched attacks in Normandy & Holland - and prepared for an invasion of Western Germany.
United Kingdom launched attacks against Norway, Southern France and Denmark.
Italian forces in Europe were scarce since most units were shipped to the Middle East and the Eastern Front.
The End:
By Early 1944 Germany was surrounded on all sides - the remaining German & Italian troops on the Eastern Front were eliminated by a superior number of Soviet and British units.
Japan was still fighting with strong forces against the US, UK and ANZAC - but Japan lacked the manpower to attack the Soviet Union.
By Early 1945 the Germans were holding on to France, Germany, Denmark and Greater Southern Germany.
With strong Soviet forces in Poland - and US & UK forces in Western Germany, the War ended with an Axis surrender in Early 1945.
Pictures for this Game Report will be posted later.
Global 1940, No. 20 Game Report:
This is the only post in the No. 20 Game Report.
Players:
Axis: The Captain
Allies: Keld R.
Germany:
From Early 1940 to Early 1941, Germany captured Western Europe and prepared for an attack on the Soviets in Late 1941.
A German defense of Western Europe mostly included Mines & Infantry.
Soviet Union:
The Soviets prepared for an agressive defense with a combination of Fighter units, Tank Armies, Army Corps and Soviet Guards.
When Germany in Late 1941 launched the attack against Russia, the Soviets agressively counter attacked the Germans with heavy casualties on both sides.
The Soviet Strategic Plan was skillfully coordinated with both United States and United Kingdom.
Japan:
The Japanese Strategic Plan was to capture most islands in the South Pacific while the Chinese Front was secondary.
From Late 1940 UK units from India supported the Chinese defense - and by Early 1943 China was still defending against the Japanese invaders.
United States:
The US Navies in the Atlantic and the Pacific were gradually reinforced massively.
The US Strategic Plan in the Pacific was to support Russia - with US troops landing in Soviet Far East - and moving towards Japanese occupied China.
United Kingdom:
UK Lend-Lease Air & Tank units were shipped to Russia from Late 1941.
UK units were contiuously attacking Western Europe with Paratrooper units and Naval Assaults.
UK declared War on Japan in Early 1940 and units from India immediately supported the Chinese defenders.
As the War went on, Axis forces were gradually eliminated by agressive Allied counter attacks on land, sea and air.
By Late 1942, the combined US and UK Naval forces in the Atlantic - and the US Navy in the Pacific - were superior to the Axis Naval forces.
The End:
In Late 1942 the UK Navy in the Atlantic moved from sz 91 to sz 92 - and thereby leaving the US Navy vulnerable to attack from the German Kriegsmarine.
The German Kriegsmarine launched an attack on the US Navy - and eliminated an enormous US Invasion Fleet.
This left the US troops stranded in Gibraltar and Morocco.
German casualties were heavy - and the Kriegsmarine was facing elimination from a UK Naval Counter attack.
In Early 1943 after the catasrophic US Naval losses in the Atlantic, the US launched a massive Naval and Amphibious Assault against sz 6 and Tokyo.…
to be continued soon…
Update on G40 No. 20 Game Report; 7th December 2025:
The US Navy attacked the Imperial Japanese Navy in sz 6.
All Japanese Warships, Air units and Transports were eliminated.
US Troops supported by the US Army Airforce landed on the beaches of Homeland Japan.
Japan activated the Home Defense - and received 2 Infantry units. These were the only Infantry units in Japan, since all other land units were Artillery and Mechanized Infantry units.
Japanese AAA failed to destroy any US Air units…
The US Army swiftly eliminated 75 % of all defending Japanese units.
But the costs were extreme for the US Troops & Air units…
After 6 rounds of Combat, the last attacking US units were eliminated by a few surviving Japanese Mechanized Infantry units.
A few Japanese troops barely survived the massive US attack on the Homeland of Japan.
Since the US Navy in sz 6 was now facing a counter attack from a superior Japanese Airforce and Japanese Naval units - the US Navy would certainly be eliminated.
This scenario left the USA with no Warships anywhere on the game board - and so the initiative was lost for the US player.
The overall situation in Early 1943:
The Allies surrendered in Early 1943 after the failed amphibious attack on Japan.
@barnee said in Global 1940 & 1943 Expansions Game Reports:
Multi Game Report Continued 11-7-25
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37723/global-1940-1943-expansions-game-reports/760?page=31USA repairs their Capital Ships and the Spain Fctry. They also move the Fctry underground. A mixed build would follow, with a CV and DD, as well as Infantry and Artillery. 4 Ftrs and 3 LCVs would also be produced but I think the LCVs may change if I remember right, as crockett didn’t realize they could only be produced in one’s Capital.
Combat takes place in Normandy, S FRA and Turkey. Alaska and Carolines Islands also see battle.
3 Bmbrs would team up to kill the Elite in AK but one would be shotdown and JPN would still control the TTy affecting an American Objective.Turkey would be a success, albeit at the loss of 2 Bmbrs. However, it would prevent a devastating German breakthrough into the Middle East while giving them the same opportunity in the Balkans.
S FRA and Normandy succeed as expected. The main event would take place in Carolines.
A minor adjustment would take place https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4020/exp-crockett-victory-panzer-beelee/823?page=42 but the result would be an American victory all the same.
The Japanese stronghold in the Central Pacific would now belong to the American Navy. Naval reinforcements would launch off the West Coast.
The Atlantic Fleet remains in 110 and the Spain Fctry continues to produce units for the frontlines. Trprts launch off the E Coast.Japan had originally planned to destroy the NB in Carolines but the Commander panicked under pressure and forgot :) The AB shoulda been dusted too with all the Bmbrs flying around but the NB cost would be a turn where JPN must defend Tokyo instead of another build.
Well, these things happen in War. The Japanese Commander did the honorable thing and commited Seppuku .
China would continue recruitment to their Army and waste no time in their quest for vengenance against the Japanese. An unsuspecting Infantry would be attacked and killed in Tsinghai, with no Chinese casualties.
The Army doubles in size, with 2 Infantry Regiments recruited in Kansu.
UK builds a Fctry, Ftr and 3 Bmbrs. Crockett sure does like his Bmbrs :) Not sure why edit was on, but it’s easy to confuse things with the amount of edit needed or sometimes one just forgets :).
Anyway, an undefended Greece would be taken. 50/50 Artillery vs Inf battles in Yunnan and Shan St would see them split, with Yunnan remaining in Japanese hands.
The combat in Albania would kill the SS Paratrooper there at no loss.India would begin to gain strength with a large number of Allied Bmbrs stationed there. A Inf would rail from India to Caucasus to block the Germans in Rostov. It is done with edit, so a bit hard to follow in History.
That is ok though :) Just a heads up for anyone following the game in history :)
Turkey is reinforced.
ANZAC buys a Ftr and a Bmbr. They would send a Sub to attack the Escort in 35 and both would be sunk.
End Early 1948
Economy
Allies
- 2 Iwo Jima
- 3 Carolines
- 2 DNG
+1 Celebes+8
Axis
+3 Alaska
+1 Guam
+3 PHI
- 7
Total
Allies 167
Axis 108Continued 12-1-25
Late 1948
Germany would go with Total War Panzer and Air Trprt builds as well as 6 Pnzrgrndrs. They continue their 1 Type XXI purchase per turn and add a few Infantry and Artillery.Combat would take place in both the Eastern and Western Fronts, as well as Albania in the Balkans. They would be able to encircle Moscow by taking an undefended Vologda and Samara with minimal force. The latter being taken by a lone SS Inf from Rostov.
The XXI’s would hit the Allied Fleet in 110 again and 2 other U-boats and a Ftr Ace engage an American DD in 112, which would have prevented the XXI’s from returning to their Pens.
All attacks succeed.
Belarus and Rostov would both have strong Force Concentrations, with 2nd Panzer and 2nd Waffen in Belarus and 1st Panzer and 1st Waffen in Rostov, after it was heavily reinforced with Panzers from W GER via Air Trprt.
W GER would also continue as the main Force in the West.
The Soviets would add a contingent of Grd Infantry and other Infantry units as well.
They would mop up the minor breakthroughs in Vologda and Samara. Heavier combat would take place in Bryansk, with 2nd Tank engaging the moderate German Force there.
The largest battle would be in Rostov, where 1st Tank and 3rd Corps supported by 3 Tanks, 1 Para and 2 Ftrs, would clash against 1st Pnzr, 1st SS and a large Luftwaffe presence.
The Rostov battle would be fought incorrectly as the Tokens were sent into battle instead of the individual units in their Boxes.
I would refight the battle in dicebot which would have a surprisingly similar outcome.
Dicebot results
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/40292/panzerstahl-vs-barnee-exp-game-2/407Rostov would hold but only with the German Air surviving. This would prove decisive, as America would launch an Amphib attack through the Dardanelles supported by Bmbrs and kill the surviving German Air. The British would then launch their own amphibous attack and liberate it.
Russia is still hard pressed but Moscow is safe and the threat of a German breakthrough from Rostov is removed.
Japan produces a couple small Naval blockers and Infantry with 2 Tanks. PHIs would continue to be fortified.
An LCV Banzai attack would land in Amur and the resurgent Chinese would see battle in Kansu and Tsinghai.
The Aleutians and Iwo would both be taken by DD transported Infantry, while Shan ST would have combat as well.
All attacks are successful.Air Trprts reinforce the PHIs. The IJN remains in Home Waters in a defensive posture. In China, remaining Air is concentrated in Kweichow with it’s Fctry builds of 2 Tanks and a Inf.
Yunnan has a moderate Force led by 2 Tanks. Singapore remains adequately defended and the Coastal Fctrys add to their previous Infantry builds.
JPN is threatened from multiple directions, with the Allied Fleet off Carolines, combined with Allied Bmbrs and Subs throughout the Theatre, causing the most concern.
USA repairs their Capital Ships and buy Total War Inf. They also add to their Air Forces and Navy, including a CA.
They would be involved in a large amount of combat with over a dozen battles taking place. Most would have small numbers of units or undefended involved.
The aforementioned Rostov battle would be the biggest.Air attacks against Finland, S FRA and N Italy would destroy all German Forces with the loss of 2 Ftrs in S FRA.
S Italy, Normandy and Norway would all be taken.In the Pacific, the Aleutians are liberated, blockers are sunk in 35, 17 and 18. Kiangsi and Kwangtung see them victorious as well.
The Fleet moves to 20 SZ and JPN is ringed by DDs.
The Naval units deploy off the West Coast and the Infantry prepare for sea transport to Europe.
UK goes with a heavy land build hilighted by 2 Tanks along with 2 Ftrs.
Combat takes place in Caucasus, N Italy and Burma. All battles are won and a now undefended Rostov is liberated.
Air units reinforce Moscow, primarily Bmbrs. Their Forces remain highly dispersed but their network of Global Fctrys and a nice 67 PU payday allow them to continue to effectively influence the War.
Continued on 12-5-25
ANZAC goes with a all naval build. An undefended Siam is conquered by a Inf that was on a US Trprt. The Carriers from Carolines join the American Fleet in 20 SZ.
A French Infantry in Spain takes a undefended S FRA.
Vive la France !
Some adjustments were made in Edit. Looks as if it was for the Rostov battle according to the Comment Log:
There might be further clarification in the Game Thread.
End Late 1948
Economy
Pacific Islands
Axis
+3 PHI
+1 Guam+4 Total
Allies
+3 Carolines
+1 Celebes
+2 DNG+6 Total
Allies +2 and end with 181. Only 8 IPC from an Economic Victory.
The War is coming to it’s conclusion. Can Moscow hold before the economic might of the Allies win the day ?
To be answered soon.
12-6-25
Early 1949
The Reich goes with total War buys of Mechs, Panzers and Air Trprts. Some Infantry mixed in along with some Paras.
The Ruhr Fctry is moved underground.Combat takes place throughout W EUR and S EUR. E Front sees the Wehrmacht move into Bryansk in Force. Their V-2s would miss their mark in S Italia.
All other attacks would succeed. The XXIs continue to attrit the Allied Fleet in 110.
1st Waffen and 1st Pnzr lead the way in Bryansk.
Soviets replace some Guard Infantry that were lost as well as some Paratroopers.
A minor combat in Rostov would be successful.The Red Army has finally been forced to turtle in Moscow, although their Paratroopers are able to threaten offensive action.
Nippon is hard pressed by the Allies. They buy some naval blockers a couple Naval Ftrs and Inf.
They would break into undefended Central Asia TTys but not in Force.
American DDs would be heavily targeted.
The Army would gather what they could to move into Burma.
Their China Air Force remains in Kweichow and the Fctry there would produce 3 Infantry. The enormous Allied Fleet off Hong Kong remains it’s biggest threat but is temporarily blocked.
Continued on 12-20-25
The Americans go with a heavy Naval Trprt buy, along with Air and Armored Inf.
Signifigant combat would take place in N Italy and UKR with 11 Bmbrs deploying there. Singapore would be liberated in Force. The small Landing in SFE would be defeated.
UKR would see the destruction of the German Force but with heavy losses including 4 Bmbrs. No land troops would survive to take control.
N Italy would be a close battle but superior American Air Power would defeat the German Panzers.
Britain would go with land units and Ftrs.
A moderate sized but important battle would take place in Burma. The British Indian Army would prevail in a close fight thanks to their Air Power.
A Lancaster and Spitfire would attack a sole Tank in Samara and all units would perish.
German Fallschirmjäger, including a SS Battalion, would be defeated in Caucasus but with heavy casualties to the British.ANZAC would go with a all Trprt purchase. A JPN Tank in Siam would be destroyed by Air units. The combined Allied Fleet is now concentrated in 37 off Singapore with numerous single Ships spread throughout the Pacific.
End Early 1949
Economic Situation
Axis 107
Allies 168Pacific Islands
Axis
+3 PHI
+1 Guam
-3 Carolines108 Total
Allies
+3 Carolines
+1 Celebes
+2 DNG
-3 PHI
-1 GuamTotal 170
The Allies continue to threaten Economic Victory.
Late 1949
Germany builds Total War Mechs and Tanks. They also repair 2 damaged Panzers and add a large number of Infantry.
Type XXI U-boats would continue their relentless assault on the Allied Fleet in 110 SZ getting 4 hits. The back and forth would continue in N Italy with Germany winning a close fight.
The Wehrmacht, with support from the Luftwaffe, would regain control of Normandy. Rostov would change hands to German control once again in a battle of small Forces.
Some minor corrections to the Allies would take place at end turn in edit. I don’t remember exactly what for. Should be in the Game thread.
USSR
The Soviets go with a Total War Artillery build.
Small Combats would take place all along their Western and Eastern Fronts.
The Smolensk and Vologda attacks would both fail. The lack of soviet Air Power is hurting their ability to successfully counterattack.
The Wehrmacht is hard against Moscow. The heavy losses of the Luftwaffe are proving key to Soviet survival.
Japan would place demolition charges at the Harbor in Kwangsi and go with heavy Infantry builds along with a couple Naval Ftrs and a DD doing everything they can to keep the Allies at bay until the Reich can mount it’s attack against Moscow.
Small desperate combats would take place in Burma, Shan St and Kwangtung, where the odds were very much up in the air.
Massive Air from JPN and their CVs in 6 SZ would hammer the American picket line of Ships in the North Pacific.
An Undefended Midway and Wake would be taken by Destroyer transported Infantry.The Shan ST and Burma battles would see mutual destruction of the ground forces involved. A Naval Ftr would be lost in the N Pacific sinking a CV.
The IJN remains in 6 SZ and the IJA retains control of China.
America repairs their damaged Capital Ships and begin construction of Minor Fctrys in Alaska and Turkey. Naval, Air and Infantry builds round out their purchase.
The US would send an “All Out Attack” order to all units in the field capable of striking Axis units. They would be highly successful.
Over 19 Combats would take place.
Army Air Corps Bmbrs would absolutely devastate German Forces all along the E Front.
Kwangsi would be liberated getting China back in the fight.
UK would go with Tanks, Mechs and Air for it’s build. A half dozen key battles would take place with Northern China and the Balkans being the most important. They would take control of an undefended Norway with Tanks landing from American Trprts.
ANZAC would continue to build it’s Navy but would be unable to engage any Japanese forces.
It would Not matter. The combined Anglo attack by the USA and UK would push the Allies to an Economic Victory ! 189 IPC ! Right on the nose !
End Late 1949
Economy
Pacific Islands
Conclusion and Final thoughts to follow.
Congratulations @crockett36
Conclusion
A tough first game for crockett but he persevered through adversity and got the win. Unfortunately Victory had to withdraw for reasons unknown around 1943 or 4.
I expected him back and by the time crockett asked for one of us to switch sides to help him, we were too close to the endgame.
I did try and help him as much as I could with suggestions and explanations of what to look for from special units he wasn’t familiar with etc …
Regardless, it was still a very enjoyable game and Panzer and I were impressed with crockett’s, to us, somewhat unorthodox playstyle.
He definitely wasn’t risk adverse :)
A few key points.
The “Karelian Knot” proved harder to untie than Panzer and I originally thought. This tied up a lot of German resources and provided SSR with additional income for half the game.
The early Naval loss or more correctly “Pyrrhic” victory for Japan off Singapore, really slowed down Japanese expansion in the Pacific. The loss of 2 CVs was signifigant.
The Soviet Bombers would have several key wins but the most impactful was sinking the Axis Naval blocker in the Med, which would lead to the destruction of the Large Axis Fleet staioned in 97.
The Allied attack on the True Neutrals was unexpected. I originally thought it a mistake but it would open Spain as a major base of operations as well as provide access to easy Neutral IPC points for the Allies, primarily in S America and the Middle East, which helped push the Allies to the Economic Total needed for Victory.
There were several major battles that some went the Axis way and others the Allies which is to be expected.
Crockett also made great use of Air Power, especially Bombers. I kept wondering where they all were coming from :)
At any rate, Congratulations to crockett once again on the victory.
Here is the final saved game triplea_4020_20fre.tsvg
You will need Map/Game version 2.97 to read the save. Here are instructions to access it.
https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4025/how-to-dl-old-map-versions-in-gitAnd our Game thread
https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4020/exp-crockett-victory-panzer-beelee?page=1@crockett36 @Panzerstahl-Helm @VictoryFirst and any others, your comments and impressions are welcome.
Have Fun Gaming Everyone and
Merry Christmas !!!
Edit
Game report starts here https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37723/global-1940-1943-expansions-game-reports/730?page=302nd post here
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/37723/global-1940-1943-expansions-game-reports/760?page=31
Thank you very much! Great work Barnee! Labor of love! Look forward to trying again soon! Merry Christmas!
Awesome Game Report.
It was fun to watch the game all the way.
Great game guys!
Merry Christmas :-)
Game 9 Panzerstahl-Helm vs barnee
TripleA
Game 1940
Axis: Panzerstahl-Helm
Allies: barnee
Playing Time 3 Months
Game Thread
https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4176/exp-game-9-barnee-vs-panzer?page=1
Saved Game
exp-game-9-panzer-uk-10.tsvg
Report to Follow
Early 1940 - Early 1941
The Kriegsmarine would launch the Graf Zeppelin in Early 1940.
Tojo and the Militarists, wanting Vengance from the debacle in Khalkhin Gol, launch a Sneak Attack against the SSR.
To support this tremendous undertaking, they would construct a Major Fctry in Korea.
The British Royal Navy would sink the Italians in 97 with help from the RAF but the attack off Malta would go poorly and see the loss of a Ftr and CA as well as the Italian Trprt surviving.
The Battle of the Atlantic would commence, with the 109 DD and London Bmbr sinking the U-boat off Canada.
Italia would mop up the French Forces in S FRA from the failed German attack but their efforts to sink the Royal Navy in 97 would fail spectacularly with Heavy losses.
Things would go better in N Africa as they would take Tunisia and the Ethiopian Army Kenya in force.
In Late 1940 the Air Blitz against London would begin. The RAF, with most of their Aircrews elsewhere, would decline battle and the Fctry would be heavily damaged.
An undefended Gibralter would fall and a Trprt sunk off Guiana by a U-boat. The Luftwaffe would finish off the Royal Navy in 97 and the Wehrmacht would take control of Greece.
6 LCVs would be built in Berlin along with 10 LMs.
The Soviets would withdraw to Yakut and send a Commisar with Armor support to take command of the theatre.
Nippon would move on a broad front against Soviet Asia with Skirmishers, who would take casualties. The Army adavances in Central China supported by the Air Force.
The IJN has 4 Task Forces in 33, 36, 6 and 5 SZs all with CV support.
China would continue to counterattack against the Eastern Devils with limited success.
The Brits would learn from their failure in Late 1940. They would repair the London Fctry and move it underground.
The Italian concentration in Kenya would be destroyed with Naval support. Brazil is activated and England begins to prepare for a possible Sealion with a heavy Infantry place.
Italia would sink the French Ships in the Med, albeit with heavy losses. The North African attacks would succeed obtaining another Objective.
They would finish Late 1940 cash heavy with 34 bucks.
Early 1941 the Reich would defeat a small UK Para landing in Holland. The Kriegsmarine would move back to 112 from GIB. The LCVs would move to W GER.
An attack on the Soviet Union does not seem imminent.
The last is somewhat surprising with the early JPN attack on Russia.
SSR hardens the Caucasus defense and Paratroopers in Novgorod threaten Scandanavia.
Yakut defense is strengthened with Artillery. Engnrs from Volgograd transport Infantry into China.
JPN continues it’s attacks in Central China while pausing their attack on Soviet Asia so the IJA can concentrate in Amur.
The Korean Fctry continues to produce large numbers of Infantry. IJN is now in 6 and 19 SZs as well as their Carolines Fleet.
The Americans fortify the Aleutians and the Lend Lease mission for the 2 Ftrs in Alaska is cancelled as Soviet controlled TTy is now out of range.
They take up a defensive role.
China throws all their power against JPN once again. The Soviet support giving them a slight boost on defense.
British Intelligence is alarmed by a potential German Sea Lion and almost all available resources deploy to England, including the building of a Flak Tower.
They Declare War on JPN. This will enable another Objective for themselves as well as ANZC.
Iraqi Neutrals are defeated and they continue their slow advance into SE China. The Indian Army concentrates in Burma with no immediate Japanese threat.
Continued on 1-25-26
Italia would launch a CV. No combat would take place. An LCV and 2 Inf move to Norway. 2 more LCVs move to Greece threatening the Black Sea TTys as well as Syria. GIB is reinforced.
ANZC will take an undefended Siam and collect 31 PUs due to their at War bonuses. France would also DOW on JPN with the lineup almost now complete except for the Americans.
End Early 1941
Economy
Late 1941 - Late 1942
Germany would construct a Harbor in Norway and 6 LCVs would deploy there. The Fleet in 112 contains 3 Trprts.
No Combat would take place. 1st Luftflotten would form in W GER.
USSR
While the Fuhrer continues to honor the NAP, Stalin is not so inclined and DOW against Germany and Italy take place.
A sole Inf walks into an undefended Finland and Paratroopers strike undefended Slovakia and Bulgaria as well.
Soviet Air and Mongolian Forces would successfully strike into Suiyuyan supported by Engnr transported Inf.
Caucasus defenses are strengthened against the possible Italian LCV attack from Greece. Lenningrad is evacuated in anticipation of a German attack from the new Harbor in Norway.
1st Corps forms in Yakut and 2nd in Bryansk. 1st Tank in Moscow.
Japan would go with another heavy Inf build for the Korea Fctry and launch the Hvy BB Yamato.
Multiple Combats would take place in Central and SW China as well as in the Central and South Pacific. Almost all would be small skirmishes with a slightly larger battle in Shensi.
Allied Trprts and Blockers would be defeated but destroy multiple Air and Naval units in the process. The UK Trprt in 36 would survive after shooting down a JPN Ftr.
On land they would suffer multiple attritional Infantry losses.
The IJN would have Fleets in 6 and 20 with the largest off the PHIs. Landbased Air would concentrate in Hunan and the Manchuko Army would attempt to flank the Soviets by moving into Mongolia.
The Americans, now on a Wartime Footing, see huge military expenditures led by the construction of 3 CVs.
They would join their Anglo Brethren and declare War on JPN.
The Army would successfully land in Morocco and the Marianas, while the Navy would sink a DD in 16. The Pacific Fleet is concentrated at Pearl Harbor while the Atlantic is in 91.
China continues attritional counterattacks against JPN Infantry.
UK converts a B-17 via LendLease. It and another Bmbr along with Paras attack Denmark. S FRA is taken by a Para attack.
The Indian Army moves into Yunnan in strength. Hainan is taken. A hard fought battle liberates Alexandria. The Denmark battle succeeds.
The Italians counterattack in Denmark with their Norway LCV and Inf, along with their Bmbr. It’s a success. S FRA is also taken.
The Greece Force moves to Syria.
ANZAC builds a Fctry in Queensland. They sink a Sub off DNG. They receive another strong payday.
In Early 1942 the Reich would finally launch “Operation Barbarossa” all along the E Front.
They would see great success but be unable to engage and destroy any large Soviet groupings.
The SSR would counterattack aggressively and have mostly good results. They would not be strong enough to challenge either of the Wehrmacht strongpoints in Novgorod or Bessarabia though.
The Far East Army would withdraw to Yenisey to avoid being flanked.
Nippon would finish construction of Yamato’s sister ship the Musashi.
The Manchuko Army would move slightly south to avoid direct confrontation with the Soviet Far East Army.
Multiple small combats in China and the Central and South Pacific would continue. They would prove more succesfull than Late 1941 but still take some attritional losses.
Continued on 1-27-26
Uncle Sam would hunt U-boats in the Atlantic and take out a blocker in the Pacific.
China continues to counterattack with it’s limited resources in attritional battles. Importantly the Burma Road would be open.
The British Indian Army would continue to push into China and SE Asia. UK would bomb the Harbor in S FRA that is a logistical hub for LCVs supplying GIB but suffer the loss of 1 Bmbr.
Japan is being pushed back in China. This will become problematic for the Japanese.
They continue to suffer high convoy damage despite the recent American successes against the U-boats.
Italy would destroy the Soviet Paratrooper landing in Greece and begin to mine the Straight of Gibralter in 92.
ANZC sends Ftrs to Java and a DD to prevent naval bombardment.
The French DD begins to transit the S Atlantic to hunt a U-boat off of S America.
Late 1942 the Reich would sink blockers in 104 and the main Fleet would move to 125 to sink the Soviet Sub. They would also take control of Norway again via Amphib landings from the aforementioned Fleet.
A strong Armor Force led by 1st SS Pnzr would take E POL. They would be joined by 1st Waffen but be unable to form a AG. 2nd Pnzr would be reinforced with Infantry in Novgorod and 2nd Waffen would remain in a defensive roll in the Ruhr.
A Minor Fctry is constructed in Lenningrad to help with the logistical problem of supplying the E front. Naval Mines are sown in 110 against 104.
The Soviets would move the Moscow Fctry underground. The E Front would remain static. The Baltic CA and Sub would suicide against a German Escort in 113 to slow down the deployment of Naval Mines.
A mech transported by UK would land in Ethiopia taking control for a much needed Bonus. The Far East Forces would make a small counterattack into Yakut to kill Japanese skirmishers.
Surprisingly the CA would survive and retreat to 114.
Mass Tanks begin to deploy to Moscow. The main Red Army Force is concentrated in Bryansk led by 1st Tank. 2nd Corps defends in Smolensk and in the Far East 1st Corps moves into Western Mongolia to counter the Manchuko Army.
Japan would move West on a broad front. The PHIs would be attacked and conquered.
Their lack of Infantry hampers their ability to take control of Hunan and Kwangsi. The Manchuko Army is directly threatening the Soviet Far East Army.
Large numbers of Infantry would continue to be produced at the Korea Fctry.
The USN would continue to skirmish in 16 SZ and a undefended Borneo would be liberated. Celebes was also undefended but the Americans decided to boost the British income instead of their own.
In the European Theatre they would continue to hunt U-boats employing Submarines of their own in the Hunter/Killer Groups which the U-boats have no defense against their First Strike.
The Italian Minelayer is sunk in 92. Large Naval Forces continue to deploy to the Pacific.
A strengthened China, thanks to massive British support, is able to finally hit back against the Japanese with success.
New units deploy in the North along with the Flying Tigers to help counter the Manchuko Army.
Continued 2-1-26
End Late 1942
The Wehrmacht is concentrated in E POL and Novgorod. The Soviets in Bryansk and Smolensk. Their Far East Army led by 1st Corps opposes the Manchuko Army in Mongolia.
IJN is in the PHIs in force as well as 6 SZ. They only have control of half of China. A clerical error where 6 Inf forgot to move from Korea to Amur would be corrected.
The US Pacific Fleet is in Queensland and off the W Coast and HI. In the Atlantic they are off GIB in 91. They control NW Africa. China has regained over half their TTy.
Britain supports China and retains control of Egypt. They are in active conflict against Italy in the Middle East.
Italy is concentrated in Syria and their Navy in 97. A German Takeover is most likely imminent.
ANZAC controls Java and Celebes as well as their earlier conquest of Siam. The French chill in London and Cairo.
Economy
Continued 2-2-26
Early 1943
The Wehrmacht would skirmish on the Northern E Front and in 104 SZ. They remain
concentrated in E POL.
The Soviets make a small counterattack in Belarus and remain in Bryansk and Smolensk in
strength. The Far East Army withdraws to Timguska.
Japan invests in Total Air Trprts. Combat is conducted all across China and Soviet Asia as well
as the SW Pacific.
The Americans land in Kamchatka and Borneo. They also liberate GIB. Their Naval presence in the N Pacific is signifigant.
The British move the Egyptian Fctry Undrg. They liberate Kwangsi.
Italia prepares for the German Takeover. They will expend all their resources though, including the construction of a FlakTower.
They take control of Iraq and Jordan with major assets moving into Syria.
ANZC continues to reinforce Java with an additional 2 Ftr Squadrons deploying bringing their total to 5. The 8 Infantry are maximally fortified and the AA Gun gives additional support. An Escort prevents any potential JPN bombardment.
The French continue to chill. The Cairo Infantry curse their Duty assignment.
Late 1943
The Reich would conduct multiple combats.
Despite Air Support, they would fail to secure NW Persia for the double Bonus with Italy now knocked out of the War.
The Takeover allows an immediate construction of a Minor Fctry in Iraq. 110 continues to be mined ( edit was required as it was forgot to switch to Changer Units. This also prevents the removal of the initial NMs. Just ignore them. )
The Kriegsmarine is now in 110 in force.
The Soviets would also conduct multiple offensive operations on both Fronts. While small in scale, they would use superior numbers in each engagement and win them all.
Nippon would go with a heavy Naval build and another Total War Air Trprt buy. The Manchuko Army would move in force to Kansu. Fierce combat would continue in Central and Southern China as well as the SW Pacific.
The USN would sink a BB and Trprt off Borneo with a DD and Naval Ftr attack. Their forces in Kamchatka would advance into Siberia and another Axis Minelayer would be sunk in 92.
The first B-29 would roll off the assembly line and the Naval presence off Kamchatka would continue to build. An unengaged Ftr would be sent from 91 SZ to London for LL purposes.
The RAF would bomb the Harbor in Normandy and continue battling the Germans in the ME and the Japanese in China.
ANZC continues to fortify Java. 12 Infantry divisions all in Fortifications and now 6 Ftr squadrons. They are unable to prevent shore Bombarment however.
Disagreements between the French in Cairo with the locals and British soldiers, has local command considering sending them on a suicide mission.
Early 1944
Albert Speer moves the Major Fctrys of the Ruhr and Northern Italia underground. The appearance of Allied Heavy Bmbrs may have influenced this decision.
A Stealth Bmbr would hit the Fctry in Bryansk. Empty LCVs from Novgorod would support the skirmish on Archangel. NW Persia would be engaged again with heavy Luftwaffe support.
The Wehrmacht would attack into Eastern Persia as well. ( A edit would take place and a Bmbr would be lost instead of the Arty allowing German conquest )
Another Fctry is produced in Persia and the Middle East is firmly under German control.
The Soviets would make small counterattacks on the Eastern Front, including NW Persia, but the main event would take place in Northern China between the Soviet Far East and Manchuko Armies.
After years of threatening one another, the two would clash.
Soviet Air superiority would prove key and they would prevail.
Note The Soviet Commisar would remain active as not enough losses were taken at the time of their last battle rd attack to disband the Corps. This is explained in Game Notes but will be further clarified in the next update.
Once again a large number of combats take place in the Pacific Theatre. Nippon, eager for vengeance, strikes the remnants of the Soviet Far East Army. This time with their own Air superiority.
Note The Soviet Commisar has been changed to “Inactive” status for this battle.
They are able to push British and Chinese Forces back and deploy Total War Mech Infantry builds in the Korean Major Fctry.
The Americans continue to liberate Soviet Asia. Hvy Bmbrs are immediately sent in support of U-boat attacks.
Their presence in the North Pacific and Kamchatka now constitute a serious threat against Japan and not shown, the smaller Task Force in 26 off Hawaii does as well.
Another B-29 is produced.
China would strike hard at Japan with their Artillery and Flying Tiger Air Wing. New recruits deploy to Tsinghai to challenge the remains of the now devastated Manchuko Army.
British Indian authorities would move the India Fctry underground fearing attack from the Luftwaffe units in the Middle East.
They would counterattack hard in E Persia and strafe Iran with BB and CA bombard support.
Montgomery would get approval for an all UK Operation “Market Garden” in Holland.
German resistance would be strong and it would fail.
ANZC would sink a Escort blocker in 42 but suffer the loss of a Ftr
Late 1944
The Reich would go huge with 8 Total War Air Trprts. An uptick in combat as moderate battles take place across the Eastern Front.
2nd Waffen is in Iraq. Rommel and “DAK” are incorrectly placed in Persia but will not affect the game.
Edit
The above is incorrect. Rommel and Dak are allowed to form in Persia per the rules.
The Archangel Force retains a good amount of power and 2nd Panzer remains in Novgorod. Army Group Center stays in E POL.
The Soviets would build a Harbor for Kamchatka. This would prove key in giving the American Fleet in 5 SZ extended range.
They would conduct a major counterattack against Archangel and sizable ones against Belarus and NW Persia.
The remnants of the Far East Army would throw themselves at the 2 Infantry left from the Manchuko Army. Manchuko Infantry would go down in mutual destruction screaming “Banzai” in the process.
2nd Tank and 2nd Corps are in Archangel. 1st Tank in Bryansk and 3rd Corps in NW Persia.
Japan would push against Soviet Asia against the Russians and Americans both. They would also conduct offensive operations in North China. Celebes would see a strong attack as well.
Sumatra would be taken. IJN has storng Naval Forces in the South Pacific.
Unfortunately for Japan, their Naval Intelligence would make a major misassessment of American Naval capabilities. This would lead to catastrophic results and the Home Islands being underdefended and the fall of the Japanese Empire.
End UK Late 1944
Economy
Conclusion
Another Fun Game with @Panzerstahl-Helm He is a Great opponent to game with. We would go ahead and play it out allowing JPN to adjust their Home Island defense.
The loss of their Fleet however wasn’t able to be overcome and the Wehrmacht was never quite able to muster enough Forces for the Moscow attack.
Once Economic Victory was obtained in Early 1947 we would fight the Moscow battle for fun :)
The Soviet FlakTower and mass Armor would obliterate the German attack.
Saved game exp-game-9-panzer-g-17-final.tsvg
Game Thread https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4176/exp-game-9-barnee-vs-panzer
@The-Captain Thanks again!
It’s been a while, but I’ll try to remember in brief and then review in detail in a video. Gargantuan said to me once that the Allies goal must be to slow down the Axis expansion. So I plan on making it more difficult for Japan to get to 60 in oob or the equivalent here. In Europe, to keep the Germans under 63 oob or the equivalent here. (There is a lot of money in this game. And I kept a careful eye, aiming to be well above the Axis.) Suppress growth and income.
I accomplished this by demanding attention in four different directions in the ETO. The north Atlantic, the Med, The Eastern front and another area must call for orders and units. This makes battles smaller and I have the assumption that I can lose battles better than the Axis because of the income disparity. The other area in the beginning was Karelia. Later it was Spain. Later still I was able to make Turkey and the Balkans a hot spot. Death by a thousand cuts? I call it my pizza dough strategy. Ground units in particular can be rendered useless by a tempting easy victory that leaves them at the front line, but unable to reach a different front line. When I accomplished naval superiority, I was able to make the front almost any coastal territory at will.
In the Pacific, I like to go high. And on most occasions, I didn’t seek a large Napoleonic victory, but skirmishes with reserves to make it so that no front was ever settled. Some fronts were hotter than others. Some were drips that could be easily defeated if maintained.
One of my proverbs is for my enemy to win every battle but lose the war. The Rocky Bilboa strategy. I offered many battles in Asia that made my enemy feel good but controlled the position of his aircraft since the battle would only be easy if he brought them into the fight.
The pizza dough strategy means five different areas remain warm at least in the PTO. China for sure. Calcutta and southeast Asia with a focus on Malaya. The money islands convoyed, demanding destroyers. Or destroyer blockers that fill the ocean and make for many skirmish battles that occupy air units that are needed everywhere. Flood the zone might be the football analogy.
We all know that when we attack one unit, we want three units. Preferably two ground units and an air against a ground. Same for the sea. This is a strength and a weakness. That means your smaller enemy can keep more of you occupied. An enemy willing to go 1v1 or 2v1 might gain an edge in a lucky turn. And the Allies have ground to give.
Back to 5 areas.
Caucasus became a battlefield that drained resources and went back and forth on account of the Higgins boats. I am sure I underused those. The super wacky subs that were unstoppable unless I took over Denmark caused me much angst. I’m glad they’ve been rolled back.
The constant purchase of bomber is so important to any allied strategy. They can reach areas that your enemy does not expect. On several occasions I treated them like cruise missiles that I knew would be destroyed in combat or easily killed upon landing.
Those are some quick thoughts. Maybe this is all old hat, but maybe I have revealed something new. Thank you Barnee. Much appreciated. You’re a gentleman and a scholar!
Global 1940, Game Report:
Game #2 between:
Axis player: Mussolini Pizza Emperor
Allied player: Trout
Early 1940
G1: Germany clears Sea Zones 110 & 11 but loses 106 as he only attacked with one U-Boat. France, Normandy, S. France, Yugoslavia all taken and Bulgaria/Finland activated. Collect 83 IPC’s after deploying five U-Boats in SZ 112.
J1: Tojo attacks Yunnan and Hunan provinces and builds two minor factories in Chinese provinces.
UK1: Captured Sumatra, killed the G Battleship anchored in SZ 111 and cleared SZ 96 while building a minor factory in Egypt.
Italy 1: Destroyed the Marine Nationale located in SZ 93 and captured Greece, Tunisia, Algeria
ANZAC 1: Activated Dutch New Guinea and Java
Late 1940
Germany 2: Axis strategy was to dominate the Mediterranean and Middle East after all his name is Mussolini Pizza Emperor. As such, the Luftwaffe performed an air raid on SZ 92 destroying the main UK Royal Navy anchored there which was two destroyers, two cruisers, and one loaded carrier at the price of three Luftwaffe fighters. Luttwaffe fighters and tac bombers landed in Algeria after the fight. Bismarck was built in Toulon/SZ 93
UK 2: The Luftwaffe based in Africa opened the door for the RAF to kill the cruiser & transport located in SZ 112 and the Allies at that point decided upon a strategy of the Soviets & Brits focused on European theater while the US & ANZAC focused on the Pacific theater.
Early 1941
Italy captured Gibraltar and dominated the Mediterranean while max German paratroopers built last turn staged to Romania and U-Boats continued to be launched in SZ 93 & 112. However, UK managed to detonate the Gibraltar naval base before its capture.
Late 1941
Germany launches Barbarossa taking Baltic States, E. Poland, Karelia, and Bessarabia but Soviets not too worried as the Axis focus on the Mediterranean kept the push from being overwhelming. Nonetheless, the Soviets retreated to Bryansk while building the Russian Guards and making some paratroop drops where possible in Axis-held European provinces. Meanwhile, Japan launched a surprise attack on the Allies this turn. Capturing Hong Kong, Indochina, Shan State, and the Philippines. Major battle in Kansu left the Chinese with just one infantry in Tsinghai but Japanese losses were not insignificant. USA activated the National Guard and attacked Iwo Jima but the Kriegsmarine anchored in SZ 91 prevented any offensive action in the Atlantic. UK believes that the fall of Egypt is eminent so the minor factory is moved underground in case detonation is necessary. Three UK fighters fly to Soviet Union to prepare for rearmament as Soviet aircraft. Italy repairs the naval base in Gibraltar & builds a shiny new air base in Greece.
Early 1942
Kriegsmarine reinforces SZ 91 with several additional U-Boats. Barbarossa stalled in E. Poland. Soviet Union calls up full Red Army Conscription and rearms three Spitfire squadrons for service in the Soviet Air Force. Japan completes the conquest of China. USA captures Caroline Islands with naval forces of USA & ANZAC now concentrated in SZ 33. Kriegsmarine U-Boats are so numerous that USA & UK move their Atlantic fleets to SZ 64 and build naval base in Central America to retain ability to reach SZ 91 and 106. Allies concede Atlantic to Germany for now and USA builds air transports in order to supply UK with infantry for London defense in case Axis consider winning via Sea Lion. Italy has massed forces in Alexandria and activated Iraq. Regia Marina surface combat ships anchored in SZ 98
Late 1942
Germany stages max paratroopers to Alexandria and begins full convoys of the UK & Scotland. Barbarossa remains stalled in E. Poland. Soviet Union pushes its main land force back into Belarus and captures Finland. Japan captures Malaya and Sumatra while the majority of the IJN is anchored in SZ 35. USA liberates Philippines after a massive naval battle in SZ 35 leaves USA as the victor barely with only damaged battleships left. UK decides to not retreat from Egypt but instead strafes Axis forces in TransJordan while capturing Iraq via amphibious assault supported by shore bombardment. UK income now under 40 due to loss of Malaya & Sumatra plus convoying naval units in SZ’s 109 & 98. Italy attacks Egypt with all available assets and wins with one tank plus the Regia Aeronautica remaining. ANZAC Navy moves into SZ 35 to prevent the IJN from sinking the USA Super Heavy Battleships.
Early 1943
Soviets capture Norway. USA’s first contingent of infantry on London defense duty arrive via air transport. Italy in its last turn prepares itself for German takeover. In the Pacific, Japan consolidates naval forces in SZ 36 along with newly mobilized navy in SZ6 which forces USA/ANZAC to retreat back to SZ 33.
Late 1943
Germany completes the Italian Takeover and builds majority of its cash pile on the Wehrmacht to stop Soviets from advancing into Eastern Europe. German paratroopers land in AES. Soviets push 1st Army into Persia along with a contingent of supporting infantry. Japan captures Borneo and recaptures Philippines. USA/ANZAC continue to mass naval ships in Caroline Islands. USA takes Okinawa and AZAC takes Formosa with transports as they had no defensive forces in place. UK attacks Burma in force and intends to hold. UK income drops to 22 as Africa continues to be assaulted by Axis while UK itself is convoyed without mercy.
1944/1945
By late 1944, Germany continues to turn the African continent into Lebensraum for the Reich, the Allied navies continue to be shut out of the Atlantic by the large Kriegsmarine flotilla in SZ 91. Middle East now firmly Axis as well. Only joy for the Allies in the European theater is Soviet Union capturing and holding Norway/Finland. In the Pacific, Japan continues to have China, DEI, and Philippines in firm control of the Rising Sun. ANZAC holds Carolines and USA has Iwo Jima.
In early 1945, a large land battle takes place in Eastern Poland and the Soviet Army is destroyed. Allies surrender. Photos follow
Hi Trout,
Is this an OOB game ?
If this is a G40 HRE game, where are the expansion units…?
What are the LEGO units in Middle East representing…?
@The-Captain Using LEGO in honor of the Captain’s heritage :) MPE is my 15-year old son and he still has his LEGO’s from his younger years. We have our own system for the HRE rules using G40, A&A WWI, A&A Classic and LEGO pieces. So for example:
Maybe someday we will have enough games under our belts to earn the free HRE pieces then we can use the real stuff. Until then this is our system for our G40 HRE Board Games using pieces we have readily available to us.
Great invention - use what you have to make it work.
Please note:
The G40 HRE rulebook includes all the original Full Color game pieces (markers & roundels) that you need to play the game.
You just need to print out these pages in the rulebook - and cut/punch out the roundels & markers.
You can print and cut out the Army Boards etc. in the same way.
This is what most players do - as you can see on this Game Report thread - which also saves space on the game board.
