Maniacal
the green Napoleon
This seems to be the most succesful of Kan's games as Germany.
Hearts of Iron II German AAR - Written by the Victors
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Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Rannos said:
#Cough# '41
PrinceScamp said:
It really, really is. And to be honest, it's cos I'm constantly thinking of how much this will affect the game and the players. Cheers to all of you
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Hearts of Iron II German AAR - Written by the Victors
January 1st - May 1st 1942
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. “
~Anne Bradstreet
Waiting for the Russian winter to end was a very nervous affair, for both the German Council of Doom and the common soldiers. While the Council could distract themselves with several board games in the warm chambers of the Reichstag, troops at the front spent many a cold night and day peering across the frontlines, where the Russians were rebuilding their strength.
The winter did not go completely wasted though, as the Emperor put his next plans into development. As the last modern equipment and vehicles were completed, new weapons of war began construction. These included the first steps towards a new Kriegsmarine in the form of aircraft carriers - the Emperor Kan, Lord Till, Lord Cleric and Lord PrinceScamp respectively. While these were not due to be operational for another two years, the second new weapon was far quicker to construct.
A V2 Rocket being transported in northern France
The V2 rockets completed the research and development stage on the 21st February, and the first active rockets were deployed on the 3rd of April. A week later, the English city of Norwich and it’s nearby military airbase suffered the worlds first rocket attack. Many industrial sectors were destroyed, and the airbase was completely devastated. The Council was delighted, and the programme declared a complete success.
To further boost morale, the snows in eastern Europe finally began to melt at around the same time, slowly creating the springtime mud season - the rasputitsa. The campaigning season was slowly coming up, but Kan had a pre-emptive strike planned. On the 7th April Finland joined the Axis powers, and declared a “continuation war” against the Soviet Union. Operations began immediately, and with German support began an offensive. For the Finns it was avenging the Winter War, for the Germans it was hoped it would distract Russia away from the south.
Finland was not the only new member of the Axis in early 1942, as Italy was finally accepted into the alliance. As part of the arrangement, German forces landed in North Africa immediately to counter the British attack from Egypt. A new front had opened, and for the first time Germany would be directly facing British ground forces…
The African Theatre, 1st May
January 1st - May 1st 1942
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. “
~Anne Bradstreet
Waiting for the Russian winter to end was a very nervous affair, for both the German Council of Doom and the common soldiers. While the Council could distract themselves with several board games in the warm chambers of the Reichstag, troops at the front spent many a cold night and day peering across the frontlines, where the Russians were rebuilding their strength.
The winter did not go completely wasted though, as the Emperor put his next plans into development. As the last modern equipment and vehicles were completed, new weapons of war began construction. These included the first steps towards a new Kriegsmarine in the form of aircraft carriers - the Emperor Kan, Lord Till, Lord Cleric and Lord PrinceScamp respectively. While these were not due to be operational for another two years, the second new weapon was far quicker to construct.
A V2 Rocket being transported in northern France
The V2 rockets completed the research and development stage on the 21st February, and the first active rockets were deployed on the 3rd of April. A week later, the English city of Norwich and it’s nearby military airbase suffered the worlds first rocket attack. Many industrial sectors were destroyed, and the airbase was completely devastated. The Council was delighted, and the programme declared a complete success.
To further boost morale, the snows in eastern Europe finally began to melt at around the same time, slowly creating the springtime mud season - the rasputitsa. The campaigning season was slowly coming up, but Kan had a pre-emptive strike planned. On the 7th April Finland joined the Axis powers, and declared a “continuation war” against the Soviet Union. Operations began immediately, and with German support began an offensive. For the Finns it was avenging the Winter War, for the Germans it was hoped it would distract Russia away from the south.
Finland was not the only new member of the Axis in early 1942, as Italy was finally accepted into the alliance. As part of the arrangement, German forces landed in North Africa immediately to counter the British attack from Egypt. A new front had opened, and for the first time Germany would be directly facing British ground forces…
The African Theatre, 1st May
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Volum said:
Ask Mussolini, I have no idea why there's no Italian forces there, and we couldn't land until after they joined the alliance. I realised this, so the transports were there before they joined, and landed instantly. More troops will be on the way.
I don't know about enemy forces, but my guess is that we'll be outnumbered, especially as the campaign unfolds.
Till
Adventurer
Hmm what is the benefit of getting involved in Africa? The African theatre seems ultimately insignificant to me. Can we spare the troops?
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Till said:
If we want to knock Britain out of the war, then Egypt has to be taken. Not to mention the conquest of the Suez Canal will greatly assist our naval forces when built*.
Also, control will go over to the Italians, so afterwards we can simply pull our forces out.
*Provinces like Panama, Suez and Gibralter control which ships can pass through them. Only countries allied to the controller are allowed in. By taking Suez we can reach India without travelling all the way around Africa.
Till
Adventurer
Ok, i can see why controlling the Suez Canal would be helpful. We certainly don't want the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. Are we trying to take control of the Strait of Gibraltar as well, then?
If we hold both, the British could only reinforce themselves by flying over our territory.
If we hold both, the British could only reinforce themselves by flying over our territory.
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Yeah, Gibralter will also be needed, but I'm hoping to get the Spanish to do that for us 
Till
Adventurer
How about some subtle diplomacy to motivate them?
Like: "Geesh, you haven't taken Gibraltar yet? You are not much good to me alive, are you?"
Like: "Geesh, you haven't taken Gibraltar yet? You are not much good to me alive, are you?"
IronMan2055
Korra 2011
perhaps when more troops arrive the first move will be strike across the coast to el alamein then the gr province thats cut off and qattara encircling 4provinces (when will my medal from the russian front arrive )
edit get some squadrons to tobruk
)edit get some squadrons to tobruk
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Till said:How about some subtle diplomacy to motivate them?
Like: "Geesh, you haven't taken Gibraltar yet? You are not much good to me alive, are you?"
I hoped that "remember that civil war we helped you out in, well you could return the favour by helping us. You don't even need to do any work, just let our troops through your territory." But noooooo.
Damn Spaniards.
IronMan2055
Korra 2011
just gesture towards russia and they will let you send anything through
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Hearts of Iron II German AAR - Written by the Victors
May 1st - June 1st
"Use humility to make the enemy haughty. Tire them by flight. Cause division among them. When they are unprepared, attack and make your move when they do not expect it."
~Sun Tzu
Almost immediately after landing in Africa, Field Marshall von Kluge began his drive east. It would take several days for reinforcements to arrive, and it was assumed that the British forces in Egypt would begin their own attack westward.
German and British engage for the first time
The first battle was for Sollum, as von Kluge not only halted the British advance from the province, but countered by continuing his drive east. The enemy were easily routed, though further south they managed to capture Forte Capuzzo. By now however, Italian forces had landed and quickly made their presence known. By the end of the month the second wave of German forces had arrived, and had begun its own offensive.
June 1st 1942
Elsewhere in Europe, things were slowly mobilising again. The Atlantik Wall was finally completed (ahead of schedule) and construction began on the Hinden-Gor line in southern Austria. It was designed in case Allied forces attacked in the weaker south, or if an invasion of Italy was successful. Though given the success so far in Africa, this seemed unlikely.
On the eastern front, the Germans slowly began a second offensive, though only in the north. The aim of this was to aid the Finns by preventing Soviet reinforcements reaching them, as well as make the Russian government believe that Germany was once again going to concentrate on the northern front. Additionally the mud season was still not over in the south, and Kan took advantage of the delay by reorganising his northern forces and freeing up several divisions to travel south.
They would be in place on June 2nd. Fall Blau - the southern offensive - would begin a week later
May 1st - June 1st
"Use humility to make the enemy haughty. Tire them by flight. Cause division among them. When they are unprepared, attack and make your move when they do not expect it."
~Sun Tzu
Almost immediately after landing in Africa, Field Marshall von Kluge began his drive east. It would take several days for reinforcements to arrive, and it was assumed that the British forces in Egypt would begin their own attack westward.
German and British engage for the first time
The first battle was for Sollum, as von Kluge not only halted the British advance from the province, but countered by continuing his drive east. The enemy were easily routed, though further south they managed to capture Forte Capuzzo. By now however, Italian forces had landed and quickly made their presence known. By the end of the month the second wave of German forces had arrived, and had begun its own offensive.
June 1st 1942
Elsewhere in Europe, things were slowly mobilising again. The Atlantik Wall was finally completed (ahead of schedule) and construction began on the Hinden-Gor line in southern Austria. It was designed in case Allied forces attacked in the weaker south, or if an invasion of Italy was successful. Though given the success so far in Africa, this seemed unlikely.
On the eastern front, the Germans slowly began a second offensive, though only in the north. The aim of this was to aid the Finns by preventing Soviet reinforcements reaching them, as well as make the Russian government believe that Germany was once again going to concentrate on the northern front. Additionally the mud season was still not over in the south, and Kan took advantage of the delay by reorganising his northern forces and freeing up several divisions to travel south.
They would be in place on June 2nd. Fall Blau - the southern offensive - would begin a week later
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
IronMan2055 said:
Whups, I knew there was something I forgot to do at the New Year Council meeting. And why would I award you a medal for the Russian campaign? You're our African guy, unless I mixed up the transfer orders.
Lord Till For continued loyalty, advice and support, I award you the Iron Cross, Second Class
PrinceScamp For the continued excellence of the German Luftwaffe on a two front campaign, I award you the Iron Cross, First Class and the Knights Cross.
Herr General IronMan In light of the recent successful breakthrough in Africa, you have been awarded the Iron Cross, Second Class.
Herr General Rannos Undoubtabtly your place as vice-commander of the African front assisted our forces, I also award you the Iron Cross, Second Class.
Maniacal
the green Napoleon
*Excellent*
The V2s will tick those Brits off, Africa is going well, I hope there are some decent pilots to fight on the russian front.
The V2s will tick those Brits off, Africa is going well, I hope there are some decent pilots to fight on the russian front.
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
PrinceScamp said:
The joint German/Hungarian air offensive has completely destroyed the Russian airforce, except for 4 tactical bomber squadrons. As such, we have left the eastern front to the smaller powers. The Royal Air Force is back in force, and the Luftwaffe has been redirected to France and northern Germany.
Maniacal
the green Napoleon
Ok, I'm off to France! Hey captain, get some eating (not the wine making) grapes for me!
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
There's also some of the Luftwaffe in northern Africa, if you feel like getting in the sun. Especially after Russia. 
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