IronMan2055
Korra 2011
The Egypt defence plan would be quite simple I imagine, stop a breakthrough and push them back across north Africa. How does the East African front look?
The Sound of Drums - A British Hearts of Iron II AAR
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East Africa should be garrisoned to hold off the enemy long enough for our Egyptian Army to swing down from the north and deliver a crushing blow. Despite Italian bluster and bravodo there forces are weak and have poor leadership, their invasion of Abyssinia was hardly against a first rate power.
rabidveggie
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Germany has more production and manpower then us and time seems to be working against us. Germany will hold a large advantage against us at the beginning and since the USSR is at war with Finland and the US has an isolationist policy and no plans to shift their policy, as well as a belligerent Japan I don't see what we have to celebrate about this new years.
Kan' Sharuminar
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Good good. To be honest I wasn't that surprised to see our planes take a beating when the game had them as Spitfire Mk.1 and the Messerschmitt as Mark.3. I was surprised that we held them to a draw though, through our superior organisation in-game.
Gives me hope that the Mark.2 won't be obsolete on release.
I'm actually hoping for an immediate offensive in North Africa - possibly encircle the Italian forces and destroying them. If not, then it will be a standard halting of the enemy then counter-attack.
That we know we can beat them
Darth_Pugwash
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After all, we beat them the first time, by jove
we must also safeguard our commercial interests, if we were to lose these during the war our source of income will die and we will be forced to sue for peace.
I ask the admiralty if the very successful convoy system of the Great War will be repeated in this one? If not then how soon can it be instigated?
I ask the admiralty if the very successful convoy system of the Great War will be repeated in this one? If not then how soon can it be instigated?
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
The convoy system has been in place since the outbreak of war, and I've been keeping production going on both escorts and cargo vessels throughout. At present we're a little short on escorts, but they'll be back up soon.
jolly good
Also, was on an inspection of the Royal Arsenal and saw the rough designs of Tank, Infantry, Mk II, Matilda II (A12), they look like a good mark up on our current fleet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_tank
perhaps we should devote some more funds towards finalising the research and technical details of these tanks and get them into full production ASAP?
Oh, and what are the current models of tanks in service with British & Empire forces?
Also, was on an inspection of the Royal Arsenal and saw the rough designs of Tank, Infantry, Mk II, Matilda II (A12), they look like a good mark up on our current fleet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_tank
perhaps we should devote some more funds towards finalising the research and technical details of these tanks and get them into full production ASAP?
Oh, and what are the current models of tanks in service with British & Empire forces?
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
The Matilda II tank was introduced in 1938 to British forces, so you must have gotten yourself lost and found yourself in the archives of the development wing (I do it myself from time to time). These armoured forces are designated Heavy Tanks, and as such are deployed as brigades. There is one such brigade in France, and another two in Egypt.
Our standard armoured divisions are three Stuart Mark.V Light tanks, but these are being upgraded at the moment. I don't think I mentioned the new designs, but we have recently developed the Crusader as a more efficient battle tank to counter the Germans.
Our standard armoured divisions are three Stuart Mark.V Light tanks, but these are being upgraded at the moment. I don't think I mentioned the new designs, but we have recently developed the Crusader as a more efficient battle tank to counter the Germans.
Raisin Bran
Cereal Killer
I don't know if they will be any good but they look sexy!
ah, seems abit of a mess up on y part old boy, mustve been the wrong department.
Crusader, lovely looking piece of kit that, how soon can we get it into service? The suart tank, rather thin skinned and lightly armed I see, still, behhars cannot be choosers.
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
The British Expeditionary Force
Consists of one HQ Division, 10 Infantry Divisions, one Motorised Division and 2 Armoured Division. They are supported by 4 artillery, and one anti-tank, anti-air, engineer and heavy tank brigade. They are split into three separate forces, with Equuleus BEF having overall command.
Spoiler :
They are supported by the RAF and RAAF. Three wings based at Lille, this consists of 3 Spitfire Squadrons, 3 Armstrong-Whitley Strategic Bomber Squadrons, and 2 Handley-Page Tactical Bombers.
At present these units are being used in the default plan of a broad-front defence of France from the north, as we expect the Germans to attack through Belgium. Recent debates in the Cabinet means that we will need to take a vote on the strategy, as new plans have been brought forward by Chief Raisin Bran, General Captain2 and MP Rapidveggie. This will happen soon.
African Command
The front-line and reserves consist of one HQ, 15 infantry divisions and one armoured divisions. They are supported by two artillery, two heavy-tank, two anti-tank, one anti-aircraft and one engineer brigades.
Spoiler :
They are supported by an outdated interceptor squadron, and 4 tactical bomber squadrons, all based at Alexandria.
Alexandria itself is protected by New Zealand Marines and Infantry divisions, in case of an attempt by the Italians behind our lines. Beyond the Suez Canal we have several Iraqi Divisions protecting the region.
Despite the larger numbers of Italian divisions on the front line, intelligence believes the bulk of them to be made up of militia units. In such a case, we should be able to launch an attack immediately upon the announcement of war - enough to drive them back to at least Bengazi. France will be able to launch her own attack into western Libya.
Further south is Abyssinia. Italy has effectively abandoned the region of her troops - presumably these are the ones we are seeing in Libya now. Our own militia surround the occupied zones, and will launch an immediate attack to liberate the provinces there. If they move swiftly enough, they will be completely unopposed.
Norway
The forces for the Norwegian campaign have only just assembled in Sunderland, and have not been formally separated into armies. However, they consist of five divisions - four infantry and one motorised. One of those divisions is the Australian 21st Infantry Division, which comes with an engineer brigade.
The Norweigan campaign will consist of a joint Army-Naval operation to protect the seas around Norway and land our troops to protect the south and north. For this we will need the Grand Armada and one of the ASDIC fleets to patrol the Norwegian coastline. Once landed, we will counter-attack any German landings, and protect the country as best we can. Norway only has two divisions in her entire army - we will assume control over the entire operation.
That is all. The great battles of this war are about to begin - let us hope that all of us shall survive them to convene her once more next year
rabidveggie
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Well at least Africa is well garrisoned. Assuming Italy doesn't suddenly reinforce it we may even have enough for a early decisive victory and encirclement. A picture of Asia might help as well just to see whether Japan will be a potential enemy by next year. I'm still worried about France but at least it looks like we'll have air superiority in the sky's above which could prove decisive.
nicely sized garrison in North Africa, I can see that the Canal is well protected, thankfully the Italian Airforce isnt exactly one of the leaders in europe.
How do the French armies look right now, also, what is the likelyhood of a two pronged attack on Italian NorthAfrica, ith us advancing from Egypt and France from Algeria?
How do the French armies look right now, also, what is the likelyhood of a two pronged attack on Italian NorthAfrica, ith us advancing from Egypt and France from Algeria?
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Well that's grand. I'm sure the war department aims for the enemy to be saying "by heaven's did they blast us to bits, and by God did they look good doing it"
An actual political map of Eurasia (including Japan/China) was given in the New Year Update. If you mean something more in-depth, then I'm not providing anything beyond the usual 'Japan is in a stalemate with China and is building up her navy' 'cos, well, that's what Imperial Japan has been doing for the past two years now.
Prime Minister Daladier has assured support in the African front, but I believe he is more concerned with his immediate frontline with Germany. Consider Britain to be the main player in Africa, France is understandably concentrating on her borders!
Update Sunday
germanicus12
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How soon will the 4th fleet be ready? *prepares letter to request transfer*
I am bored with the Italians, and I prefer to meet a nice Australian girl eventually and I cannot do that in the Mediternean sea....
though the request is no public, but at least the First Admiralty now knows about my discontent.
I am bored with the Italians, and I prefer to meet a nice Australian girl eventually and I cannot do that in the Mediternean sea....
though the request is no public, but at least the First Admiralty now knows about my discontent.
rabidveggie
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Ah must have been shown when I had to take a tinkle halfway through the briefing. The map I had mailed to me a month ago was never handed to me either by my secretary. I promptly fired her upon discovering her error, she was lagging being in her other duties anyways, in fact I can't even remember the last time I slept with her!
Raisin Bran
Cereal Killer
Yeah! propaganda points towards us!!!!!
Besides, we should have the sexiest tanks because the Jerries are real snappy dressers, they have the sexiest outfits!
may I suggest a fair ratio for distributing the RAF amongst our various theatres
3:1
three units for Home Islands and Mediteranian and 1 Unit to Far East Command in every four produced.
I must stress the need for modern interceptor aircraft to defend the airspace andour interests in this theatre against the very strong Japanese Airforce. Also sending interceptor aircraft will not be as antagonising as sending infantry\armour yet send the correct message that Britain is prepared to defend her Empire and the rights of Empire and Commonwealth citizens around the globe.
3:1
three units for Home Islands and Mediteranian and 1 Unit to Far East Command in every four produced.
I must stress the need for modern interceptor aircraft to defend the airspace andour interests in this theatre against the very strong Japanese Airforce. Also sending interceptor aircraft will not be as antagonising as sending infantry\armour yet send the correct message that Britain is prepared to defend her Empire and the rights of Empire and Commonwealth citizens around the globe.
Raisin Bran
Cereal Killer
I suggest a new Dress code.
Let's plate the Tanks in real shiny Chrome too. Not only will they be stealthy the will look sexy in low rider 22's.
Let's plate the Tanks in real shiny Chrome too. Not only will they be stealthy the will look sexy in low rider 22's.
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