Hearts of Iron II German AAR - Written by the Victors

Kan, could you post a screenshot of the entire world map?
 
SuperBeaverInc. said:
Kan, could you post a screenshot of the entire world map?

I can post pictures of parts of the world map - it doesn't let me zoom out totally. This post is pretty much up to date, with the exception of a few more provinces taken in India now. :)
 
What are you guys like with Partisans? with a supply line like that it must be crazy?

I've taken Kiev after around 2 weeks of fighting, I'm gonna try to push north from there and hopefully trap parts of the Soviet army in and around the Baltic states.
 
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!”
~Sir Winston Churchill

Hearts of Iron II German AAR - Written by the Victors


30th March - 3rd June 1945


From the very moment the paratroopers touched down on English soil they realised they were in a very bad situation. Completely surrounded and with an entire night to go before the German marines were to land on the beaches, all they could do was to dig in and trust their weapons and skills. They fought for the entire night, even as their ammunition ran dry and the British tanks closed in. They were completely wiped out. The invasion now depended completely on the German marine forces, which began the assault near Norwich in the early hours of the 1st of April.

The beachhead itself was quickly secured. The area had been selected as the invasion site purely because it’s coastal fortifications were not as well developed as the ones on the southern coast. Three days later the entire region was taken, and now it was the marines turns to dig in and stop the British counter-attack as reinforcements from Belgium arrived.

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A German destroyer is observed near Norwich

The marines were nearly driven back to the sea - indeed, three whole divisions were destroyed - however they bought enough time for the main invasion force to arrive and secure the region. The beachhead had been secured - the invasion of Britain was underway!

Immediately, Field Marshall Captain began the operation for the surrounding and capture of London. A quick offensive saw Birmingham retaken and the fall of Sheffield by the 13th. Bristol and Dover fell two days afterwards, leaving the capital completely surrounded.

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London under siege

Unfortunately, this did not result in the capture of the British government as a British drive south saw Birmingham switch hands yet again, allowing Churchill an avenue to escape through. The Government fled north to Glasgow, while German forces quickly mopped up British forces in the south and prepared for an assault into northern England.

Meanwhile, the Kriegsmarine was having the time of it’s life as British naval forces repeatedly attempted to attack the Grand Armada, and repeatedly failed. In addition, as British port after port fell to the German army the Royal Navy were continuously forced to relocate, allowing Admiral Cleric to easily chase down and destroy the enemy vessels. By the end of May over 50 Allied vessels had been destroyed, and Britain was down to just 3 aircraft carriers!

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The Royal Navy takes a beating

Elsewhere in the world, German forces had halted in India. After securing the rear provinces that had recently fallen under attack, they were ordered to hold their positions as a Japanese attack in the east began to succeed. Germany already had Bombay and Delhi, there was no need to sacrifice more lives if Japan was willing to do it for them.

And at home, more good news came as it was announced that ICBM technology had been developed, thus allowing Germany to strike as far as Canada from Europe! In addition, the semi-fission nuclear bomb had also been developed, solidifying Germany’s place as a nuclear power.

At the end of April, with most of southern England and Wales under German control, a fresh offensive was ordered to the north. 10 British divisions were discovered in Liverpool, and this was a very tempting target for Field Marshall Captain. Quickly striking north into Blackpool and surrounding the defenders, they were easy prey to his tank corps. By the end of April, England was completely under German occupation. All that was left was Scotland and the remnants of the Royal Navy.

From May 4th, an attack into Scotland began. Purely mechanised forces charged into the country, forcing the fall of Edinburgh and Glasgow in a mere three days. The rest of the country followed suit, with little resistance on the British part. Only Stornaway offered any real problems, as the Royal Navy attempted a last ditch attempt at defeating the Grand Armada. All British vessels were wiped out, and the Operation: Sealion was declared a success.

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VE Day

If the joy at defeating Britain was cause for celebration, it was nothing compared to the announcement that Emperor Kan gave on the 2nd of June. Churchill’s government had been deposed, and Britain was begging for peace. The Emperor demanded nothing less than unconditional surrender, which was given. The rest of the Allies followed suit shortly afterwards, and on the 3rd of June the German people awoke to the news they had been dreaming of for five and a half years - the war was over. Germany had won!
 
woot let me be the first to celebrate by running through london like a madman
 
StevieJay: Partisans are always annoying, but relatively easy to handle. Produce garrison troops, and put one division in provinces troubled by partisans. Set them to 'anit-partisan' duty. It should reduce it, and even if an uprising happens, it's very easy to put down. It's just one exceptionally weak infantry division.

The main problem is that, with Germany, producing large amounts of garrison troops drains a lot of manpower.
 
aww you finish it when i'm away and sick grumbles but WOOT! the cold battle of the eagles begins.
 
Hurray! Now, make sure to destroy the British Ministry of Silly Walks!

And when will there be a KMS Subi? :p
 
“And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him.”
~Revelations 6:8

Hearts of Iron II German AAR - Written by the Victors


3rd June 1945 - 1st January 1946


Less than two years ago Germany had gone wild with celebrations as the news of the Soviet surrender was announced. These were minor parties when compared with the jubilation of June 1945. After so many years of difficult fighting in all terrain, with different tactics and enemies, the war was finally over.

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Victory!

As the official celebrations began across the victorious nations, the Council had the hard work of reorganising post-war Europe. The British surrender was still not finalised, and as such a major Conference had to take place with the Council and her allies. As such, on the 15th June the Paris Conference took place to discuss Europe.

With Britain, it was decided to allow her continued independence - particularly since she was still fighting a war in the far east. The government was replaced with a more German-friendly one, and a non-aggression pact signed. Germany would retain control of bases in Cornwall and Scapa Flow for an undesignated length of time. Britain would also recognise Italian control over the Suez Canal, Cyprus and Ethiopia in return for Gibraltar and her African holdings. However this was to be short lived - it was agreed that pressure would be placed on Britain to begin a process of ‘decolonisation’, which would start immediately with India and then Egypt within ten years. It was all part of a process to weaken British power without inciting her into war again.

In India, the southern portion was given full independence, while northern India was to remain under British occupation to allow for an easier handover. However crisis soon came as Japan unleashed an invasion of British holdings in Southeast Asia. It quickly drew India closer to the Axis Powers in order to retain her neutrality, culminating in a guarantee of independence from Germany by the end of the year.

Closer to home, the Council finalised the plans to grant independence to many European states in advance of the plans to create a “European Nations Organisation.” The Balkans were the first to see her borders redrawn, as Croatia and Montenegro were granted independence, and Hungary was gifted two provinces.

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The New Balkans

Similarly in the west the nations of Flanders and Mons were declared independent in early August. In addition, with the threat of a continental invasion gone, there was no need for Germany to occupy the coastal forts anymore, and Vichy France was given the regions back in return for becoming part of the Axis.

To Germany’s east, Poland, Belarus and the Ukraine were given independence in November, and more territory given to the Baltic States. As a special message of thanks to Finland, the country was gifted the city of Leningrad in a lavish ceremony in early December.

The map of Europe was thus redrawn to suit Germany, with all powerful states under her thumb and the weaker ones created as buffer zones against any possible transgression. Not that it was needed, as both Fission Bombs and the first ICBM’s began production late in the year. By now this technology was completely in the open to dissuade any would be aggressors from striking at the Fatherland.

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New Europe

The European Nations Organisation was first formed on the 13th September as a joint venture between Germany, Italy and Hungary to better control the continent. By the end of the year the treaty was ratified by all other Axis members, and in addition Sweden and Turkey had announced their interest to join the alliance. A headquarter building entered the planning stages by the New Year.

Germany’s military forces began to demobilise in November, though this was restricted to the garrison troops in former occupied zones. It was hoped that the sudden burst of manpower would revitalise the industrial and economic sectors of Germany, and this was confirmed as new technologies - such as jet technology and new oil processing facilities - were developed at an astonishing pace. Utilising nuclear power for naval power was also suggested, and at Cleric’s insistence was looked into.

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The Me 163 Komet

It had been decided that Germany’s power would now be shown in the air and the sea, and as such the Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe - including rocket weapons - were to be expanded upon until they rivalled British and American strength. Thanks to the great naval engagements during Sealion the Royal Navy had been reduced to just three carriers, while the USN had six. In March ‘46 Germany would have a grand total of eight, proving her naval superiority. And with the production of jet fighters, the Luftwaffe would not need the superior numbers that the Americans enjoyed to dominate the skies.

In six long years of war the balance of power in Europe had completely changed. The old powers of France and Great Britain had been shattered, replaced by a governments loyal to Germany. The Allies were now led by Free France, who could only focus on the Far East in the war against Japan. There was still guerrilla fighting happening in Africa, but that was Italy’s concern - Germany had long since pulled her forces out of the region.

The Soviet Union and her ‘communist experiment’ had failed, though the nation still existed in the cold wastes of Siberia. Like in Africa, guerrilla fighting existed along the German-Soviet frontier and in larger numbers. However for the moment the Emperor was content to let the fighting continue. At any rate, as nations were liberated in the east resistance softened as fresh garrison forces became available.

Across the Atlantic however, was a larger threat. Like Germany, the United States of America had also become a major superpower. At the moment relations remained high, but both nations knew this was because neither could afford a war with the other at the moment. Germany was rebuilding a shattered continent, while America continued to fight Imperial Japan, who now had the resources of China to hold the lines with.

Relations were helped by the death of Roosevelt in October, and the announcement by his replacement Truman that the Allied cause was lost. America’s lend-lease programme had come to nothing, and had threatened America with economic collapse and a European war that they had no right to be in. Japan was the only concern for now.

As the New Year came, Emperor Kan looked forward to a so called Pax Germania. History was being written, and he held the pen…
 
Till said:
Hurray! Finally we can have haggis with Frankonian beer. Victory is indeed complete!
steviejay said:
I prefer Black Pudding ;)

I think a chipper and some beers are on the cards for the evening. I fought long and hard to get to a British fish and chip shop :lol:

SuperBeaverInc. said:
Hurray! Now, make sure to destroy the British Ministry of Silly Walks!

And when will there be a KMS Subi? :p

How about we leave the old one and let you take over :D

KMS Subi? I'm not even done completed the next batch of German carriers!
 
Kan' Sharuminar said:
How about we leave the old one and let you take over :D

I'll just send some of my MSW minions over there to take control of operations :p

Kan' Sharuminar said:
KMS Subi? I'm not even done completed the next batch of German carriers!

You could name one of the carriers KMS Subi :p
 
Bah! I'm more important! I am the Minister of Silly Walks after all. :p
 
NOD domination is complete! Now conquer Cuba! Or Costa Rica!
 
All Good Things...

Hearts of Iron II German AAR - Written by the Victors

1st January 1946

It's the NEW YEAR REPORT folks :D Here is last years.

First, the military comparison:

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Land Forces are down now, thanks to my demobilisation process. It's mostly the garrison divisions that were in France and western Russia, so it's not as if we need them anymore. Japan and the US remain at odds, so I believe neither side have any wish to attack the other. Only a couple of times have I seen a decent Pacific War :(

Naval Forces: Still fifth, but let's look at this more closely. We're second in terms of carrier power, and it has been our carriers which have claimed nearly all of our kills. We will have four more in March, making us the top carrier power in the world. Not to mention that the bulk of the UK and US naval strength is in transports and destroyers! Obviously only Germany and Italy know what they're doing!

Air Forces: Same as ever, and in a while even these will be demobilised as they get replaced with jet fighters. A new age is upon us, and the RAF remains as beaten as ever.


And now, as it's the end of the war, it's time for medals! Every member gets one, and if I miss you my apologies :)

Iron Crosses, Second Class goes to SuperBeaver, for walking to London in style.
Iron Crosses, First Classes goes to Field Marshalls Omega, Peck, Killyouall and Volum, , especially the first for joining us as our Balkan advisor just as the campaign wrapped up.
Knights Crosses goes to Till, IronMan, Nuclear Kid and Captain. I also sent a crate of beer to Till, for stealing his while playing Jedi.
Oak Leaves are sent to Cleric and Rannos to go with their own Knights Crosses. Cleric also recieves some Cuban cigars, as I'm afraid we will not be launching operations there.
Oak Leaves with Swords are given to PrinceScamp, for distinguished command in Sealion. I do hope he survived the paradrop...


Well then, I do believe that all my affairs are in order. If it wasn't evident yet, this is the (temporary) end of this AAR. The truth about HoI is that it gets a bit unstable and weird towards the end game, and I'd like to hold back for now while I playtest the next few years a while. And I have been working on this for a good (and brilliantly fun) one and a half months. I have new games to play, new stories to write! However, as I say, this may be temporary, I have a plan in the back of my mind for a sequel ;)

Special thanks to all who posted, who congratulated me and urged me to keep writing. It was tremendous fun, and I have been overwhelmed with the responses I've been getting. I hoped for a small story with a couple of folks writing back, and got far, far more than that. Good work guys :goodjob:

And, if I may indulge a bit of self-importance - in the best interests of James Bond - EMPEROR KAN WILL RETURN!
 
An INCREDIBLY well done narration and war mongering by ya, Kan! I thoroughly enjoyed reading every bit of this re-interpretation of World War 2, along with the what-ifs! Hell, the idea of a Wermacth Marine Korps really does kind of freak me out...THOSE would've been pretty damn scary. My condolences to the Airborne Korp that sacrificed themselves for the invasion.

So what've you got planned next for an AAR? If I can hop in on the bandwagon for THAT Council of Doom next time, it'd be nifty...

Anyways, job well done!

*and nods towards the creation of the Messerschmidt 163 Komet with approval*
 
Thank you very much Basarin, I'm glad to have entertained. And the next AAR will have a Council which of course you can join. In fact a Council will be more well suited to that than this one ;)
 
I'm really looking forward to the next one. Following this one was more fun that playing (EU2) myself. Bloody well done! :)
 
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