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.
