Looks like it's going more or less historically, now. How many divisions you have? And what kind of tanks?
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That will be coming right up in the next installmentJopi said:
As mentioned in "part ten" my tanks are basic medium 70mm - BT5/7 (70mm), invented in 1938.
And they will have to due for quite some time, as getting to improved requires too many resources - I need real divisions to face the Germans!
***Part eighteen***
1940 in review
Total production within the Soviet Union reached 484 IC by December 31st of 1940. Some resources had been used to build fortifications in order to extend river lines where needed, for instance in Zjitomir and Vinnytsa in Ukraine.
Below is an overview of the armed forces (numbers represent airwings, i.e. 100 aircraft and divisions) the first number is January 1940 and the second is December 31st:
Airforce:
FTR: 14 - 22
TAC: 9 - 15
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TOT: 23 - 37 = 3700 combat aircraft at the end of 1940
Army
INF: 99 - 160
CAV: 7 - 10
MOT: 9 - 13
ARM: 12 - 16
MTN: 6 - 10
MIL: 0 - 27
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TOT: 133 - 236
Militia units was being formed in order to defend costal lines in former Persia and rear areas in Europe as well as in the Far East.
On the technological front quite a few achievements had been made. Artillery for all purposes had been improved and upgraded, including infantry gun 70mm, howitzer 90mm, anti air gun 30mm, anti tank gun 70mm, and infantry gun 100mm.
In the field of electronics, radios and radar was becoming more widely used and several improvements was made in the industry and production.
Means for keeping the soldiers in fighting condition was improved with the frontline medical station and the introduction of peniciline among other things.
The British lack of commitment in Norway and to some extend in France was easily outweighted by their achivements in Africa. Very early on in 1940 the British had the Italians on the run in East Africa. In northern Africa France and Britain controlled the entire north African coastline. Italian control of the southern parts of Libya was of no real consequence. Further, in mid february the Brits conducted an invasion of Sicily.
The frontlines in Africa and Italy mid February 1940.
In July, after the fall of France, Free French forces was only in control of the coastal line of Libya. The bulk of the French possessions on the African continent was in the hands of Vichy forces.
The British invasion of Sicily had been a success and it was followed up by a successfull invasion of mainland Italy!
The frontlines in Africa and Italy mid July 1940.
At the end of the year the Free French forces lead by Charles DeGaulle had managed to recapture all of the African coastline from Libya to Morocco.
The British invasion of Italy had been repelled, they did howewer manage to hold onto Sicily.
The frontlines in Africa and Italy December 1940.
The situation for the Italians did not in any way cause alarm at the Kremlin, they were on the defense. The Germans on the other hand were running out of targets in Europe!
Would they go for operation Sealion, invasion of the British homeland, or would they turn their attention eastwards?
***End of part eighteen***
1940 in review
Total production within the Soviet Union reached 484 IC by December 31st of 1940. Some resources had been used to build fortifications in order to extend river lines where needed, for instance in Zjitomir and Vinnytsa in Ukraine.
Below is an overview of the armed forces (numbers represent airwings, i.e. 100 aircraft and divisions) the first number is January 1940 and the second is December 31st:
Airforce:
FTR: 14 - 22
TAC: 9 - 15
------------
TOT: 23 - 37 = 3700 combat aircraft at the end of 1940
Army
INF: 99 - 160
CAV: 7 - 10
MOT: 9 - 13
ARM: 12 - 16
MTN: 6 - 10
MIL: 0 - 27
---------------
TOT: 133 - 236
Militia units was being formed in order to defend costal lines in former Persia and rear areas in Europe as well as in the Far East.
On the technological front quite a few achievements had been made. Artillery for all purposes had been improved and upgraded, including infantry gun 70mm, howitzer 90mm, anti air gun 30mm, anti tank gun 70mm, and infantry gun 100mm.
In the field of electronics, radios and radar was becoming more widely used and several improvements was made in the industry and production.
Means for keeping the soldiers in fighting condition was improved with the frontline medical station and the introduction of peniciline among other things.
The British lack of commitment in Norway and to some extend in France was easily outweighted by their achivements in Africa. Very early on in 1940 the British had the Italians on the run in East Africa. In northern Africa France and Britain controlled the entire north African coastline. Italian control of the southern parts of Libya was of no real consequence. Further, in mid february the Brits conducted an invasion of Sicily.
The frontlines in Africa and Italy mid February 1940.
In July, after the fall of France, Free French forces was only in control of the coastal line of Libya. The bulk of the French possessions on the African continent was in the hands of Vichy forces.
The British invasion of Sicily had been a success and it was followed up by a successfull invasion of mainland Italy!
The frontlines in Africa and Italy mid July 1940.
At the end of the year the Free French forces lead by Charles DeGaulle had managed to recapture all of the African coastline from Libya to Morocco.
The British invasion of Italy had been repelled, they did howewer manage to hold onto Sicily.
The frontlines in Africa and Italy December 1940.
The situation for the Italians did not in any way cause alarm at the Kremlin, they were on the defense. The Germans on the other hand were running out of targets in Europe!
Would they go for operation Sealion, invasion of the British homeland, or would they turn their attention eastwards?
***End of part eighteen***
Looking better now, Germany won't probably attack until Spring 1941 (Apr 22 is my guess.) Just be sure not to place militia against Germans, they'll get chewed.
Again with the wise words of advice I'm suprised that the italians are doing so badly
I'm suprised that the italians are doing so badly
Yes, I was pleasantly surprised by the UK invasion of Sicily and especially the Italian mainland!elbasto said:
Edit: Happy 1000-viewings to me!
Thanks for the support guys! I didn't really know what to expect, this being my first ever AAR.
***Part nineteen***
Spring 1941 - The Great Patriotic War
No significant events occoured after the German invasion of Norway. The Norwegians were still holding their ground in the southern part of Norway. In the far east Japan continued their grinding advances against Nationalist China, nothing seemed to be able to stop them.
After what could only be described as the 6 most uneventfull months since the outbreak of war it finally happened!
War!
On June 14th 1941 Germany, Slovakia, Vichy France, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Croatia declared war upon the peace loving people of the Soviet Union. The Germans attacked one week ahead of Gorbachevs prediction, an indication of his continued worth to the Soviet Union and Stalin.
Germany opened up with everything they had on wings, for days and days the bombs rained on Russian troops stationed at the border, on the industrial complexes, trains, roads and even the larger cities. The red Airforce responded swiftly and were able to shoot down and damage large numbers of German aircraft.
One positive thing in all the darkness was the fact that Japan had refrained from jumping on the band wagon. They stayed neutral and concentrated on the Chinese - good news for Russia, bad news for Nationalist China.
Four days after the Axis declaration of war workers began moving industri to the Urals, although the industrial build up had not been concentrated at the border and Germany didn't show any signs of a big push.
In the nothern part of the Soviet republic Soumistan (formerly known as Finland) troops were rushed via rail in order to help the Norwegians and most importantly stop the Germans from entering Russian soil.
The situation above the polar circle, June 20th 1941.
The Germans hadn't made it further south than Trondheim.
On July 3rd 1941 Romania joins the Axis after general Ion Antonescu and the Iron Guard seizes power from King Carol.
In early July 1941 the Germans are finally beaten back in Vardö after bitter fighting. Unfortunately for the Norwegians the Russian relief force was too late and the remnants of the Norwegian army was destroyed and captured. In order to keep the initiative in the north the advance continues into Hammerfest. After capturing hammerfest the front solidifies and stays inmobile for months, neither side being able to dislodge the enemy from his positions.
***End of part nineteen***
Spring 1941 - The Great Patriotic War
No significant events occoured after the German invasion of Norway. The Norwegians were still holding their ground in the southern part of Norway. In the far east Japan continued their grinding advances against Nationalist China, nothing seemed to be able to stop them.
After what could only be described as the 6 most uneventfull months since the outbreak of war it finally happened!
War!
On June 14th 1941 Germany, Slovakia, Vichy France, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Croatia declared war upon the peace loving people of the Soviet Union. The Germans attacked one week ahead of Gorbachevs prediction, an indication of his continued worth to the Soviet Union and Stalin.
Germany opened up with everything they had on wings, for days and days the bombs rained on Russian troops stationed at the border, on the industrial complexes, trains, roads and even the larger cities. The red Airforce responded swiftly and were able to shoot down and damage large numbers of German aircraft.
One positive thing in all the darkness was the fact that Japan had refrained from jumping on the band wagon. They stayed neutral and concentrated on the Chinese - good news for Russia, bad news for Nationalist China.
Four days after the Axis declaration of war workers began moving industri to the Urals, although the industrial build up had not been concentrated at the border and Germany didn't show any signs of a big push.
In the nothern part of the Soviet republic Soumistan (formerly known as Finland) troops were rushed via rail in order to help the Norwegians and most importantly stop the Germans from entering Russian soil.
The situation above the polar circle, June 20th 1941.
The Germans hadn't made it further south than Trondheim.
On July 3rd 1941 Romania joins the Axis after general Ion Antonescu and the Iron Guard seizes power from King Carol.
In early July 1941 the Germans are finally beaten back in Vardö after bitter fighting. Unfortunately for the Norwegians the Russian relief force was too late and the remnants of the Norwegian army was destroyed and captured. In order to keep the initiative in the north the advance continues into Hammerfest. After capturing hammerfest the front solidifies and stays inmobile for months, neither side being able to dislodge the enemy from his positions.
***End of part nineteen***
Could we get a picture of the front? And how are the numbers? In my games as Sovien Union, I have found out this isn't a good time to run out of oil, hope you don't have that problem.
Frontline pics will be in the next installment.Jopi said:
My oil is 49400, so that's OK, my rubber is only 63, so that's bad
and I'm maxed out in steel and coal.Supplies are 40000, and my manpower is 2186.
***Part twenty***
Summer 1941 - The Great Patriotic Sitzkrieg
Until their invasion of Norway, Germany had been hugely successfull with their Blitzkrieg doctrines. Norway was another story. The Norwegians had their terrain working for them, panzers were of little use in the mountains.
However, it seemed as if the German war machine was running out of steam. The German Barbarossa campaign had not started with one or more huge, concentrated, armor-spearheaded offensives. The first month of fighting only saw minor skirmishes along the German-Russian border.
And speaking of border. Stalin decided that it was not worth the extension of the frontline to annex the two remaining Baltic states of Estonia and Lithuania, so for now they were allowed to be independent.
It was not until July 22nd that the Germans achieved something that could be considered a breakthrough.
July 22nd 1941 - Breakthrough in the south.
The Red Army quickly closed the gap and throughtout the summer it was bitter fighting all along the front for more or less every kilometer of land. German progress was slow and nothing like the mobile warfare described in Gorbachevs "Barbarossa - Stage One" file. The main concern for the Russian high command was the German successes in the Pripetsk swamps.
The frontline august 20th 1941.
As a side note, reports came in that Australia had invaded and captured the island of Corsica.
It was decided that it was time for the first counteroffensive. On September 10th all available forces in the Pripetsk region had been thrown at the Germans and the Germans where successfully routed. The Germans had reinforcements on the way, but it was too late.
The Red Army had stabalized the frontline in the Pripetsk region.
The local success of the red Army was overshadowed by the fact that Japan annexed Nationalist China the very same day. The day after, September 11th 1941, Sinkiang accepts an offer from the Soviet Union to enter into an alliance. Looking at the aggression from the Japanese it seems like the rational thing to do.
With Nationalist China out of the equation the question was: Where would the Imperial Japanese Army turn next?
***End of part twenty***
Summer 1941 - The Great Patriotic Sitzkrieg
Until their invasion of Norway, Germany had been hugely successfull with their Blitzkrieg doctrines. Norway was another story. The Norwegians had their terrain working for them, panzers were of little use in the mountains.
However, it seemed as if the German war machine was running out of steam. The German Barbarossa campaign had not started with one or more huge, concentrated, armor-spearheaded offensives. The first month of fighting only saw minor skirmishes along the German-Russian border.
And speaking of border. Stalin decided that it was not worth the extension of the frontline to annex the two remaining Baltic states of Estonia and Lithuania, so for now they were allowed to be independent.
It was not until July 22nd that the Germans achieved something that could be considered a breakthrough.
July 22nd 1941 - Breakthrough in the south.
The Red Army quickly closed the gap and throughtout the summer it was bitter fighting all along the front for more or less every kilometer of land. German progress was slow and nothing like the mobile warfare described in Gorbachevs "Barbarossa - Stage One" file. The main concern for the Russian high command was the German successes in the Pripetsk swamps.
The frontline august 20th 1941.
As a side note, reports came in that Australia had invaded and captured the island of Corsica.
It was decided that it was time for the first counteroffensive. On September 10th all available forces in the Pripetsk region had been thrown at the Germans and the Germans where successfully routed. The Germans had reinforcements on the way, but it was too late.
The Red Army had stabalized the frontline in the Pripetsk region.
The local success of the red Army was overshadowed by the fact that Japan annexed Nationalist China the very same day. The day after, September 11th 1941, Sinkiang accepts an offer from the Soviet Union to enter into an alliance. Looking at the aggression from the Japanese it seems like the rational thing to do.
With Nationalist China out of the equation the question was: Where would the Imperial Japanese Army turn next?
***End of part twenty***
I think too it's wise to leave the Baltic states there. If you can get military access through them, it will be easy to cut off some Germans there. Good luck!
I know there are examples of military access IRL, but I consider it a bit gamey, as the AI defends poorly against that kind of sneak attacks.Jopi said:
So minors are either in the alliance or else I will not go through their territory.
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***Part twentyone***
October 17th 1941 - Total War
It finally happened - total war was a fact. The despicable Japanese joined the Axis and declared war on the Soviet Union and UK and her allies. The following day Siam also entered into the alliance with Japan and the Axis.
Gorbachev storms into Stalins office just as an aide leaves.
Stalin looks up from the report the aide brought him. "Have you seen this?" he asks Gorbachev.
Gorbachev tries to catch his breath as he answers: "I have heard the rumors - the Japanese and Manchuko forces have attacked our border posts?"
"Yes - exactly as we expected. It is a good thing we are so well prepared. They will feel the wrath of the Red Army as our brave soldiers gut them with their bajonets and our tanks grind them into the ground!" The last part of the sentence came out as a roar as Stalin jumped from his chair and slammed his fist into the desk.
Stalin continued. "I'll make orders for all commanders to commence offensive actions all along the front in 24 hours!"
Ten days later Stalin and Gorbachev was looking at the situation map for Manchuko.
The frontline in Manchuko - October 27th 1941.
"It is going well tovarich Stalin" Gorbachev said after they had studied the map in silence for a while.
"yes, and if only the Germans will stay as quite as they have for the last weeks..." Stalin voice trailed of.
"Well..." Gorbachev started. "They probably learned a lesson in France concerning winter offensives, despite their efforts they grinded to a halt there! And if you remember my file "Barbarossa - Stage Two" the German equipment for winter war leaves much to be desired."
Stalin looked up sharply. "If they really learned a lesson in France maybe they are better prepared than the Germany that attacked us in your file - have you though about that?"
Gorbachev went pale. "I didn't really consider that..." His eyes drifted from the situation map of Manchuko and down to the battle reports from the Western front on the desk. "Do you think this could be the calm before the storm? What can we do to throw of the Germans if they go for our throat the next couple of months?"
***End of part twentyone***
October 17th 1941 - Total War
It finally happened - total war was a fact. The despicable Japanese joined the Axis and declared war on the Soviet Union and UK and her allies. The following day Siam also entered into the alliance with Japan and the Axis.
Gorbachev storms into Stalins office just as an aide leaves.
Stalin looks up from the report the aide brought him. "Have you seen this?" he asks Gorbachev.
Gorbachev tries to catch his breath as he answers: "I have heard the rumors - the Japanese and Manchuko forces have attacked our border posts?"
"Yes - exactly as we expected. It is a good thing we are so well prepared. They will feel the wrath of the Red Army as our brave soldiers gut them with their bajonets and our tanks grind them into the ground!" The last part of the sentence came out as a roar as Stalin jumped from his chair and slammed his fist into the desk.
Stalin continued. "I'll make orders for all commanders to commence offensive actions all along the front in 24 hours!"
Ten days later Stalin and Gorbachev was looking at the situation map for Manchuko.
The frontline in Manchuko - October 27th 1941.
"It is going well tovarich Stalin" Gorbachev said after they had studied the map in silence for a while.
"yes, and if only the Germans will stay as quite as they have for the last weeks..." Stalin voice trailed of.
"Well..." Gorbachev started. "They probably learned a lesson in France concerning winter offensives, despite their efforts they grinded to a halt there! And if you remember my file "Barbarossa - Stage Two" the German equipment for winter war leaves much to be desired."
Stalin looked up sharply. "If they really learned a lesson in France maybe they are better prepared than the Germany that attacked us in your file - have you though about that?"
Gorbachev went pale. "I didn't really consider that..." His eyes drifted from the situation map of Manchuko and down to the battle reports from the Western front on the desk. "Do you think this could be the calm before the storm? What can we do to throw of the Germans if they go for our throat the next couple of months?"
***End of part twentyone***
Great stuff! Annexing Manchukuo should really help you. German AI does seem to have a bit of fortphobia.
***Part twentytwo***
November 11th 1941 - The Forging of an Alliance
Gorbachevs prayer for "something to throw at the Germans" was heard on November 11th when the efforts of the foreign minister bore fruit - Turkey entered the alliance with Russia and her allies, seeing an oppurtunity to get even with the their enemies in the Balkans. The decision was helped along by the apparent lack of German ability to break the Red Army. In that light the Turks saw it as a sure bet.
In Machuria the offensives of the Red Army was going very well! A Japanese army under the command of general Koiso had been surrounded in the province of Hailar. Air general Astakhov was bombing the last will to resist out of the Japanese forces, while the second attack wave was on its way.
The surrounded province of Hailar, November 12th 1941
At the same time in north eastern Manchuria large portions of the Manchurian army was also surrounded. In a huge encirceling maneuver, under the command of FM Khetagurov, the Red Army was destroying about 50% of the Manchurian army.
The situation in western Manchuria, November 12th 1941
Soviet forces was advancing all along the front. After the first breakthrough of the Manchuko lines, there had been no resistance to FM Kuliks advance into Korea. That changed dramatically in mid November. Approximately 12 Japanese divisions in Heijo stopped the advance of FM Kuliks two mountain divisions.
Japanese troop concentrations in central Korea, November 12th 1941
So far the Soviet campaign in the far east had been a huge success. Manchuria was more or less under Soviet control and large Japanese forces had been surrounded in norther Manchuria. More divisions had to be sent against the Japanese in Korea, if the Red Army was to take complete control of the Korean peninsula, but so far the war going better than expected by Gorbachev.
***End of part twentytwo***
November 11th 1941 - The Forging of an Alliance
Gorbachevs prayer for "something to throw at the Germans" was heard on November 11th when the efforts of the foreign minister bore fruit - Turkey entered the alliance with Russia and her allies, seeing an oppurtunity to get even with the their enemies in the Balkans. The decision was helped along by the apparent lack of German ability to break the Red Army. In that light the Turks saw it as a sure bet.
In Machuria the offensives of the Red Army was going very well! A Japanese army under the command of general Koiso had been surrounded in the province of Hailar. Air general Astakhov was bombing the last will to resist out of the Japanese forces, while the second attack wave was on its way.
The surrounded province of Hailar, November 12th 1941
At the same time in north eastern Manchuria large portions of the Manchurian army was also surrounded. In a huge encirceling maneuver, under the command of FM Khetagurov, the Red Army was destroying about 50% of the Manchurian army.
The situation in western Manchuria, November 12th 1941
Soviet forces was advancing all along the front. After the first breakthrough of the Manchuko lines, there had been no resistance to FM Kuliks advance into Korea. That changed dramatically in mid November. Approximately 12 Japanese divisions in Heijo stopped the advance of FM Kuliks two mountain divisions.
Japanese troop concentrations in central Korea, November 12th 1941
So far the Soviet campaign in the far east had been a huge success. Manchuria was more or less under Soviet control and large Japanese forces had been surrounded in norther Manchuria. More divisions had to be sent against the Japanese in Korea, if the Red Army was to take complete control of the Korean peninsula, but so far the war going better than expected by Gorbachev.
***End of part twentytwo***
I'm don't think I'll invade the Japanese homeland.Exterous said:
I don't consider it my job
and the Russian fleet is no match for the Japanese navy, so any success would be due to poor AI - and I don't want that.But maybe when there is nothing else left, who knows