Adler,
Thank you for the reports.
"Week 51 part two:
Nothing happens with the exception of an invasion of my forces near Swedlows and Chelyabinsk. Also I made some intelligence. It seems the Russians invaded Japanese hold China. But they did no manage any real success, only fights between units. Although the Soviets are in China with about 50+ units.
Japan had lost the city captured in Indonesia, Palembang, to the British.
PC turn:
The Russians attacked several timesbut were never successful. Indeed they lost four units to me and at least two against the Fins.
Also a US BB C2 is spotted off Gibraltar. But a Bismarck class BB is waiting...
Also new CV ready: Ernst Lehmann."
Adler
Japan-AI seldom plays in an impressing way after the initial expansion.
The Russian attack in the Far East is a surprise.
"Week 52:
I forgot to mention the Russian counter offensive near Chalyabinsk. These 39 units are bombed by the Luftwaffe, which was able to damage all and destroy one of them. Also the fortress ring around Moscow is lost due to the Stukas. However 5 of them were lost in that attack and my newly produced Stukas are all needed aboard the CV Ernst Lehmann.
Off Africa my fleet bombed Agadir and my Stukas there had a good day finishing off the defenders. So my last undamaged marine division could take the city with ease. Then I finished off the remaining French units in my territory. Also my Baltic sea squadron is now en route to Africa. In the meantime the Bismarck class battleship Hannover had no difficulties in sinking the US BB and becoming elite."
Adler
A number of air-units will lose "lethal-land" in version 2.2.
However Stuka will keep it.
"In the east I took Chelyabinsk, destroyed theenemies there and made an offensive on Swedlowsk, which I hope to get next turn. Also Moscow is now planned to be attacked from two sides.
Also my two ships in the Black sea deal good with the submarines there. The Soviet black sea submarines lose one ortwo per turn. My DD is elite and the SS just veteran, hopefully next time also elite."
Adler
Russia seems to have severe problems.
"PC turn:
Italy makes peace with Russia, while I have to declare war on Thailand as they attacked the Japanese.
The Brits and French try to invade German North Africa. Off Nova Scotia a British TR and a US BB C2 were spotted, directly in front of the torpedo tubes of my Uboat wolf pack there. A good choice..."
Adler
Yes, for sure!
Comment on unit-stats:
On the predreadnoughts:
OK I will look it over.
257xPz IIIg and a strong airforce should mean victory in the East.
I doubt that the Allied naval forces will rule the seas again.
The Kriegmarine is an impressing force now.
Russia have been reduced to a limited offensive-capacity.
RAF fighter-command still to count with!
The same holds true for the 281 Matilda II!
The Japanese naval forces are very strong.
"This means I have to make pressure on Britain in Africa. Also they seem to be technological ahead! I think that has to be changed in the game. I think Germany should get a technological boost in some way."
Adler
However most people play the scenario as Germany and such changes
will probably make human versus AI play to easy.
"Week 1, 1941:
I sank the US BB C2 for the loss of 3 type IX Uboats. Still a good exchange. As well I could sink the British TR.
I declared war on Russia and attacked Archangelsk and Swerdlowsk. Also all Russian fortresses are hitory. In the next turn a great offensive will happen against Moscow and Stalingrad.
In Africa I lost three Pz III E to one da*n Matilda tank.
PC turn:
3 Russian losses for one Pz III G. But I also spotted French and British units in Russia, so that I have to deal with them later."
Adler
Its hard to see Moscow holding out for a long time.
"Week 2:
Moscow taken after artillery bombardment, which destroey every unit there except two artillery. No losses. Also Kotlas, Sochi, Stalingrad and Astrachan taken. All in all minimal losses.
PC turn:
At Astrakhan 40 British units appear and some Iranian. As they are no imminent danger I will be passive an delay my Stukas hereto. Also I have destroyed 5 enemy units for the cost of 2 own.
2 new BBs are ready: Gneisenau class BB Yorck and Bismarck class Anhalt."
Adler
Hopefully they will take defensive positions.
"Week 3:
Petjora, Tver, Kasan, Jaroslavl and Gorkiy taken with little losses. Also enemy troops bombed.
PC turn:
The British invade further into my territory. I have to deal with that threat. Also it seems they would not have sent their last troops.
Also new capital ships ready."
Adler
No defensive positions it seems!
"Week 4 :
New BB: Elsaß, Lothringen, new CV: Richthofen. Enemy units attacked, nothing else happened.
PC turn:
A British KGV class BB sank an Italian BB near Malta. Also a US BB was spotted near the Azores.
The British advance further but I think I can destroy them before doing any damages."
Adler
The British offensive will probably run out of steam.
Thank you and welcome back.
Rocoteh
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