Morning, Day #2:
AXIS PRODUCTION:
PC: 1 Destroyer (25), 1 Fighter-Bomber (30)
NPC: nothing
Total spent: 55
Remaining: 0
ALLIED PRODUCTION: 53
PC: nothing
NPC: 1 fighter (25), 1 medium tank (25), 1 rifle infantry (3)
Total spent: 53
Remaining: 0
MAJOR ACTIONS:
- Italian forces led by Lite Uber Panzerwagon advanced along the north-west coast, making good progress initially. Other Italian units joined the attack on Town 41. But US and UK reinforcements arrived, while British tanks and infantry where in a good position to counter-attack from Acropolis Hill. Several Italian tanks and armoured cars were destroyed. Charles-Li was himself injured. Town 41 remained in US hands by Mid-day.
The US fleet bombarded the Italians as they advanced. An attack on the fleet by Italian fighter-bombers had little effect.
Axis command only had the resources to produce a destroyer unit for Masada. This boldly attacked the US battleship nonetheless, taking heavy damage before withdrawing north. Masada was injured by a shell landing near the bridge of his ship, but gained the 'evasion' trait, and was awarded +1 Kudos for his bravery.
Censored Brigade provided AAA support for the advancing Italians, but was left stranded at Port #5 under fire from US battleships and with no way to sail to the US-controlled islands.
- Soviet forces advanced on Big City in the south. T-34's manoeuvred around the city looking for a weak spot, as German infantry had fortified themselves in the city streets. German Panther tanks then engaged them, while Luftwaffe #1 flew several devastating bombing runs (earning +1 Kudos), German artillery opened up, and the Japanese battleship lent occasional fire support too. By mid-day, the Soviet tanks had taken heavy punishment, much like the Italians in the north. But they had spooked the German forces, whose artillery began to withdraw from Nipoli Hill.
- Japanese troops landed on the eastern coast of Soviet territory, and were soon advancing on Hill 4G with support of their battleship's big guns. British dive-bombers later damaged the battleship, but lost several aircraft themselves.
- Axis aircraft controlled the skies over the front-line, but US heavy bombers sneaked past them to bomb another factory, this time Germany's Factory #6. Italians were still working to repair the damage to their Factory #5.
OTHER ACTIONS:
- 1st North British Armoured raced to the front from their start point at Factory #2. e350tb gained the 'Logistics' trait.
- The centre of the Axis front was now being held by just one Japanese heavy infantry unit stationed at Machinerys of Life, under fire from British and Soviet troops in the hills and mountains beyond.
INCOME:
Note that no control points changed hands this turn.
Axis control 36 locations and have banked (36+4+8=) 48 points.
Allies control 34 locations and have banked (34+3+12=) 49 points.
Axis total points is now
48.
Allies total points is now
49.
MAP:
COMMUNICATIONS:
From Axis High Command to Masada: We regret that we could not provide a battleship and may not be able to for some time. Feel free to return to land if you wish another assignment.
From British HQ to Vertinari 118 and e350tb: You are now encouraged to advance into enemy territory!
From German HQ to all Italian forces: We suggest that strengthening the centre of the line is a priority!
From Soviet HQ to Khorchev: Unless you wish to personally join the attack on Big City, we are going to withdraw our surviving T-34's.
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