Okay, this is weird that Japan seems to go after New Zealand and Australia in much of the HoI3 AARs.
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Yes, has always struck me so. Funny, for a game that tries hard to replicate OTL unless forced not to in Europe. I still put it down to the usually lame prosecution of the Japan-China War and an inactive US = invading Russia every time + lots of far-off amph invasions.
As I recall back in HoI2 getting the AI to do amphib invasions at all could be tricky. I suppose the situation in HoI3 reflects they solved one issue and created another in the process. As is often the way. My gut feeling is that the situation is improved further in HoI4 ... but others have played HoI4 far more than I and may disagree.
Interesting - I will eventually give HOI4 a go myself some time, but for now am still getting plenty out of HOI3, which I've really only started getting into seriously in the last year or two, so am not 'jaded' with it. And AAR writing and reading has slowed all my game-playing down (though in a good way
).Speaking of AAR writing, the next instalment will be up soon - and things are moving along apace! I've managed to surprise myself with a bunch of side-moves I'd completely forgotten about!
Episode 31: 30 January & 1 February 1944
Episode 31: 30 January & 1 February 1944
We resume a week after the last episode. France has decided to defend Indo-China after all! The first save point captured moves in progress to and around Saigon, so I will just focus on South East Asia for that one. The next save was two days later after a number of battles had just ended on the German front - with an exciting development!
30 January 1944 – South East Asia
In Indo-China the Japanese can be seen approaching, but only the one division is in view – but there may be more following. Best be prepared. The US objectives remain in force, but unanswered. There are two further south, in Saigon and My Tho.
The Italians have based 3 x INT and 3 x TAC wings in Saigon. One French MR wing is also now based there. A French battle fleet and transports is also in Saigon. The reason for their presence is apparent: they have brought a number of spare reserve and militia units from France to help reinforce the defence of the vital resources of southern Indo-China!
And some more naval and air support is on the way. Submarines no longer needed in Europe and a couple more fighter wings (INT and MR). As before, just using the screenshot versions of the aircraft – this is a no-frills AAR and photo accuracy is not pursued.
This is what they are seeking to defend.
The Saigon garrison now has two light militia divisions to add to one full-strength regular division.
The Tonkin Division finished its long trip from Hanoi and is almost reorganised. It has the task of defending the black soil of My Tho.
And another light militia division is on its way to bolster the defence.
Another light militia unit – nothing more than a screen really – is headed out as a ‘standing patrol’ at Cam Ranh.
While another peels off towards Phnom Penh.
In Borneo, the Anglo-American force has turned the Japanese back and has, for now, protected the oil resources at Miri. The Gurkha regiment with the 6th Indian Div is in its element in the jungles of Borneo.
1 February 1944
Germany
In the nine days since the last glimpse of the front, the Allies have crashed through the German line in the north and are rushing towards Berlin. They are now on the outskirts and the first probing attack has commenced. Nürnberg has been taken in the south and is being counter-attacked by the Germans. Münich is also in the Allies' sights – they are now trying to kill off the stricken Germany as quickly as possible.
The British 1st Armd Div is in Brandenburg and attempts a blitz attack on Berlin. But the Germans have one infantry and two garrison divisions dug in. Not too formidable a defence, but it will take some more units to take the enemy capital. They are on the way! Of note, that surrounded Italian armoured division is still in action – they have broken through their encirclement and are making their way to the rapidly advancing Allied front. Bravo!
The advance to the north has quite a few Axis units now at the end of a salient. An attack on Nordhausen is finding heavy going, encountering a heavy panzer division. Allied forces are attempting to cut the salient off into a pocket – it would trap many units if they can.
Nürnberg – with its rocket test facility - is now in Allied hands. 1 Pz Div is trying to counter-attack, but it should be held comfortably.
British marines attack the Bulgarians in Bovec, but currently have the odds against them. But Allied units have broken through to the north and south of that and are seeking to outflank the defenders on either side.
Allied units have punched through and seized Zagreb – the Italians are assisting.
The Allies have also landed in Albania and are beginning to fan out into southern Yugoslavia. Sofiya is also now in sight if they can gather enough forces to generate an offensive in that direction: the race for the Balkans in now also on in earnest.
Fano has been cleared up and the southern pocket split into two, the Axis is largely on the run, but it is taking some time to tidy this area up.
Norway proceeds steadily in a favourable direction.
A majority of German cities are now in Allied hands: much of the territory they still hold is in occupied Poland and Russia. The Soviets have pushed through to the Romanian border on the coast and in the north. Yugoslavia is the next objective - taking it would open up the whole of the Balkans.
Australia
The Australian division previously seen heading south to contest the Japanese invasion of Sydney has since been met and defeated by the Japanese, who have since landed a third (mountain) division (it can’t be seen in the screenshot but is sitting under the Australian division in Newcastle).
And the original Japanese marine division has headed towards the capital, Canberra, where a single MOT brigade is badly over-matched and will soon be forced to retreat. There are no other Australian units (other than HQs) as yet anywhere on the east coast.
Other Theatres
There have been no significant changes in the Far East front or in NZ and none in the Central Pacific.
We resume a week after the last episode. France has decided to defend Indo-China after all! The first save point captured moves in progress to and around Saigon, so I will just focus on South East Asia for that one. The next save was two days later after a number of battles had just ended on the German front - with an exciting development!
30 January 1944 – South East Asia
In Indo-China the Japanese can be seen approaching, but only the one division is in view – but there may be more following. Best be prepared. The US objectives remain in force, but unanswered. There are two further south, in Saigon and My Tho.
The Italians have based 3 x INT and 3 x TAC wings in Saigon. One French MR wing is also now based there. A French battle fleet and transports is also in Saigon. The reason for their presence is apparent: they have brought a number of spare reserve and militia units from France to help reinforce the defence of the vital resources of southern Indo-China!
And some more naval and air support is on the way. Submarines no longer needed in Europe and a couple more fighter wings (INT and MR). As before, just using the screenshot versions of the aircraft – this is a no-frills AAR and photo accuracy is not pursued.
This is what they are seeking to defend.
The Saigon garrison now has two light militia divisions to add to one full-strength regular division.
The Tonkin Division finished its long trip from Hanoi and is almost reorganised. It has the task of defending the black soil of My Tho.
And another light militia division is on its way to bolster the defence.
Another light militia unit – nothing more than a screen really – is headed out as a ‘standing patrol’ at Cam Ranh.
While another peels off towards Phnom Penh.
In Borneo, the Anglo-American force has turned the Japanese back and has, for now, protected the oil resources at Miri. The Gurkha regiment with the 6th Indian Div is in its element in the jungles of Borneo.
1 February 1944
Germany
In the nine days since the last glimpse of the front, the Allies have crashed through the German line in the north and are rushing towards Berlin. They are now on the outskirts and the first probing attack has commenced. Nürnberg has been taken in the south and is being counter-attacked by the Germans. Münich is also in the Allies' sights – they are now trying to kill off the stricken Germany as quickly as possible.
The British 1st Armd Div is in Brandenburg and attempts a blitz attack on Berlin. But the Germans have one infantry and two garrison divisions dug in. Not too formidable a defence, but it will take some more units to take the enemy capital. They are on the way! Of note, that surrounded Italian armoured division is still in action – they have broken through their encirclement and are making their way to the rapidly advancing Allied front. Bravo!
The advance to the north has quite a few Axis units now at the end of a salient. An attack on Nordhausen is finding heavy going, encountering a heavy panzer division. Allied forces are attempting to cut the salient off into a pocket – it would trap many units if they can.
Nürnberg – with its rocket test facility - is now in Allied hands. 1 Pz Div is trying to counter-attack, but it should be held comfortably.
British marines attack the Bulgarians in Bovec, but currently have the odds against them. But Allied units have broken through to the north and south of that and are seeking to outflank the defenders on either side.
Allied units have punched through and seized Zagreb – the Italians are assisting.
The Allies have also landed in Albania and are beginning to fan out into southern Yugoslavia. Sofiya is also now in sight if they can gather enough forces to generate an offensive in that direction: the race for the Balkans in now also on in earnest.
Fano has been cleared up and the southern pocket split into two, the Axis is largely on the run, but it is taking some time to tidy this area up.
Norway proceeds steadily in a favourable direction.
A majority of German cities are now in Allied hands: much of the territory they still hold is in occupied Poland and Russia. The Soviets have pushed through to the Romanian border on the coast and in the north. Yugoslavia is the next objective - taking it would open up the whole of the Balkans.
Australia
The Australian division previously seen heading south to contest the Japanese invasion of Sydney has since been met and defeated by the Japanese, who have since landed a third (mountain) division (it can’t be seen in the screenshot but is sitting under the Australian division in Newcastle).
And the original Japanese marine division has headed towards the capital, Canberra, where a single MOT brigade is badly over-matched and will soon be forced to retreat. There are no other Australian units (other than HQs) as yet anywhere on the east coast.
Other Theatres
There have been no significant changes in the Far East front or in NZ and none in the Central Pacific.
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So the small hope that the Aussie AI might turn its situation around is - for the moment - frustrated. But with the situation in Indochina as it is you can't really spare anything yourself.
Things continue to look splendid! A push to Bulgaria is in sight, Yugoslavia is near collapse, and your forces will soon overwhelm Germany. On to Warsaw- probably going to have to blitz for it though, OR try an amphibious assualt in the Baltic around Königsberg to cut off the Soviet advance.
Something I noticed in my own gameplay when going into Australia is that they tend to garrison the west coast heavily, but that the infra is such that they're essentially stuck there, and the AI can't figure out that they need to transport them back to the main locations.
If Berlin falls before Germany surrenders we may yet see the hilarity of the German capital moving to Warsaw, which always raises a laugh.
Australia are making a worse mess of that than an Australian bowler trying to use sandpaper on a cricket ball without being seen. ( )
Australia are making a worse mess of that than an Australian bowler trying to use sandpaper on a cricket ball without being seen. (
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Caught-up finally. Just gotta say; One of the most interesting thing about this effort my friend is simply the power of your France and then seeing your greater Allied-French forces stomping about everywhere it seems. Bravo man...bravo. Btw, how many troops are now in this blue-wave?
We shall soon see what transpires in Germany - maybe Hitler will find a way to keep on fighting ...If Berlin falls before Germany surrenders we may yet see the hilarity of the German capital moving to Warsaw, which always raises a laugh.
Australia are making a worse mess of that than an Australian bowler trying to use sandpaper on a cricket ball without being seen. (
As for the cricket - well, it has been the lead news item, on serious news programs, ever since it happened. The whole country is disgusted: sledging and playing hard and a bit nasty - not everyone likes it here, but for most it’s not too bad.
But this admittedly pathetically poorly done and ineffectual attempt at ball tampering? They have totally misjudged the strength and severity of the reaction. The captain of the Australian cricket team is genuinely seen by many as the second most important leadership appointment in the country after the PM, and held in far higher personal esteem.
Initial estimates are that this will cost Steve Smith not just his job as captain, but they (Australian cricket board) might even ban him for a hefty period from playing at all (forget about the ICC one match ban). No1 batsman in the world or not. And all his sponsors. Same for Warner, the vice captain probably. And they reckon a bit of sticky tape and dirt may cost the Cricket Board $3-400 million dollars in broadcast rights, which are about to go up for auction.
The only thing these guys could have done worse in a sporting sense, in Australian eyes, would be throwing a match for money (ie for American readers think Shoeless Joe Jackson). Some people are viewing it on a par with deliberate drug cheating. Far worse in Australian eyes than the underarm bowling episode against NZ all those years ago, and that was inglorious- but open and technically within the rules. Brainsnap rather than premeditated cheating.
And they got a batsman to do the ball tampering, with 30+ high definition cameras watching everything: for gawd’s sake!
In that light, the in-game defence of Australia is going brilliantly by comparison!
Thanks for that! I’ll do another quick count if French-Allied divs soon.
Yes, even those of us who rejoices in every Australian cricketing defeat (alas, far too few of themIn that light, the in-game defence of Australia is going brilliantly by comparison!
) cannot take any pleasure in this ... well, words don't quite express. The sheer senselessness of it all.
Australia are making a worse mess of that than an Australian bowler trying to use sandpaper on a cricket ball without being seen. (
If they'd hired a baseball player to do that for them, no one would have been any the wiser.
Episode 32: 5 & 9 February 1944
Episode 32: 5 & 9 February 1944
OK, going with the flow of this one to see how quickly a resolution can be achieved. Two saves here, each four days after the last, with much happening. Have kept them together for continuity purposes, so strap yourselves in for a longer than normal chapter. Markkur, will do the unit count in the next episode - already had all the screenies for this one done, and as you can see it is pretty full!
5 February 1944
Germany
The general situation: Berlin and Munich are both under attack now, but still holding comparatively comfortably while the rest of the Allied formations catch up. The Nordhausen Pocket, hoped for in the last update, has been created, bagging many Axis units. Pressure is kept up along the front.
A closer look at the pivotal battle for Berlin. French and British medium armour push for a masterful breakthrough: their offensive spirit and élan cannot be faulted! They want this over as soon as it can be managed.
The Nordhausen Pocket – the noose tightens.
They are surrounded and the escape route for those already retreating is being blocked off.
Weiden is pressed while forces advance north and south to cut off and surround another pocket.
And finally, in the south Munich is now under attack, as is Kaufbeuren to its south-west. The Germans are to be given no rest.
The Adriatic Sectors
Not a great deal more movement, but pressure is increasing, including in northern Yugoslavia.
The Germans have managed to join their southern Italian pocket again, but the trap closes. Termoli is all but won. The rest of the front is holding fast – perhaps avoiding unnecessary bloodshed?
The tough mountain battle of Bovec continues against the Bulgarians, both sides still pounding away at each other.
While more Bulgarians are now being attacked in Celje, in an attempt to widen the narrow corridor to Zagreb.
In Norway, the Germans have almost managed to drive a wedge to sever the north-south link-up.
And in Australia, the Japanese have occupied Canberra, with Melbourne being declared the new capital. There are significant Australian (in Melbourne) and NZ (in Brisbane) air components present: it is hoped these may at least extract some toll on the Japanese, as there are no substantive ground forces to stand in their way as yet – the US has not answered the call for reinforcements. [Where's some yellow sticky tape and a bit of dirt to rub into the cricket ball when you need it!]
9 February 1944
Huzzah! VG Day: Germany has just surrendered! As a consequence, German-occupied Poland has been freed, as has the remainder of occupied Norway and Denmark. Many of the Axis minor allies still fighting the Soviets in the east have been stranded or will now have great gaps in their lines.
Here is a closer look at the new political situation. Germany is now in the Allies, as a French puppet and ally. They are at war with Japan and its puppets, but not with their erstwhile Axis allies in Europe. Yet, anyway. Even though their territory has now been liberated, Poland, Norway and Denmark are for now still governments-in-exile. And a pro-French Social Liberal government now runs Germany. Excellent. And let us see who their new leaders are … what!? WHAT!!? WHAT!!!?
No, Joe, say it isn’t so! Hitler is Head of State, Head of Government and Chief of the Army! De Gaulle, what the hell were you thinking? *author palms face*
We have to take a closer look at this (by tagging briefly to Germany to check the government out).
From which we can see that there are now elections, but not for another four years (ie not until February 1948)! The parties seem to take their names from the French (?). German resources and industry (now Germany is whole again, anyway) are in good shape. Manpower and officer levels are healthy but supplies and fuel are dire. The laws appear to be what they would have been under Hitler as the Nazi leader. But how he can still be in power leading a democratic ‘SPD’ government is a mystery – or a Paradox!
[Anyway, enough of that, I probably didn’t even look at any of that at the time, as this was a ‘real-time’ game and I wasn’t documenting it for an audience. Back to the story.]
As you can imagine, there will be even greater chaos to start with than during the fall of Italy. Let’s first take a quick look at Germany itself and Poland. Just a broad sweep here – there are many Axis minor units now strewn throughout the old German front and in Poland. The Allies are still at war with those countries, but remember the Germans are not. And some of those Minor-coloured units will be German units yet to revert from being expeditionary forces still under foreign colours.
Those who know more about the mechanics of such situations will probably be able to clarify, but I’m not that familiar with this aspect and, at the time, just had to deal with things as they lay. This was the save that just summarised the German surrender vent before such measures to start ‘tidying up’ had begun.
So, this is Berlin just after it was occupied. Still plenty of Hungarians and a few Romanians around. We will see what happens to them next episode (I can’t recall exactly now and haven’t peeked ahead).
And the same for Munich, except we can see some German units nearby are still under Axis Minor command.
Interestingly, in Norway three German units have been seconded to serve under the Norwegians!
On the northern sector of the Soviet front, a whole bunch of German Allied units now need to make their way back from Russia – with whom they now of course have a truce. With any luck, most of the Axis Minors there will be isolated and killed off by the Russians – who of course now can’t cross into Allied Germany or ‘Free’ Poland!
Not many German units in the southern sector – and we have little visibility of what else is around there from the Minors or the Soviets – though the latter have managed to cross onto Romanian soil on the coast.
Balkans
Northern Yugoslavia is much as it was four days before, though the Zagreb corridor has been widened now and the Italians are advancing to the south.
The Bovec slugfest continues, with both units still quite evenly balanced and at the end of their endurance.
The even more evenly matched battle for Celje also continues.
Not much has changed in southern Yugoslavia either. Any spare units that might be available from the suddenly subdued southern Italian mopping up battles are yet to appear. But the German units pulling out of the fight will badly undermine the Axis defence.
The Bulgarians have initiated a serious attack on Skopje, where only a light French division is in place.
Indo-China
The Japanese are, fortunately, making slow progress in occupying Vietnam and Laos and no heavy force is in sight.
And the French are now ready to put up a bit of a fight if they have to.
New Zealand
Since we last checked a few episodes ago, the Japanese have advanced a bit further on NZ’s South Island. This is still the only Japanese unit seen to have landed there so far.
No real changes to speak of in the Far East, Borneo, New Guinea, Australia or the Central Pacific.
Victory Objectives
As we can see below, the fall of Germany and consequent liberation of Norway have added another two conditions to the Allied column. Just two to go now to the pre-ordained 12 objectives for victory. It will need to be two of the three Balkan countries highlighted, noting Greece remains staunchly pro-Allied but also neutral.
If the Soviets get Romania first, things could get tricky: could Operation Unthinkable become necessary for the last quick smash-and-grab? Or even a somewhat unfair/out of character attack on Greece, if they won’t join the Allies voluntarily? That will all be dealt with in the next episode or two: we’ve had quite enough excitement for now, so will leave it there, with Adolf Hitler now a loyal, ‘democratic’ Allied leader. [That still grates badly - argh!]
OK, going with the flow of this one to see how quickly a resolution can be achieved. Two saves here, each four days after the last, with much happening. Have kept them together for continuity purposes, so strap yourselves in for a longer than normal chapter. Markkur, will do the unit count in the next episode - already had all the screenies for this one done, and as you can see it is pretty full!
5 February 1944
Germany
The general situation: Berlin and Munich are both under attack now, but still holding comparatively comfortably while the rest of the Allied formations catch up. The Nordhausen Pocket, hoped for in the last update, has been created, bagging many Axis units. Pressure is kept up along the front.
A closer look at the pivotal battle for Berlin. French and British medium armour push for a masterful breakthrough: their offensive spirit and élan cannot be faulted! They want this over as soon as it can be managed.
The Nordhausen Pocket – the noose tightens.
They are surrounded and the escape route for those already retreating is being blocked off.
Weiden is pressed while forces advance north and south to cut off and surround another pocket.
And finally, in the south Munich is now under attack, as is Kaufbeuren to its south-west. The Germans are to be given no rest.
The Adriatic Sectors
Not a great deal more movement, but pressure is increasing, including in northern Yugoslavia.
The Germans have managed to join their southern Italian pocket again, but the trap closes. Termoli is all but won. The rest of the front is holding fast – perhaps avoiding unnecessary bloodshed?
The tough mountain battle of Bovec continues against the Bulgarians, both sides still pounding away at each other.
While more Bulgarians are now being attacked in Celje, in an attempt to widen the narrow corridor to Zagreb.
In Norway, the Germans have almost managed to drive a wedge to sever the north-south link-up.
And in Australia, the Japanese have occupied Canberra, with Melbourne being declared the new capital. There are significant Australian (in Melbourne) and NZ (in Brisbane) air components present: it is hoped these may at least extract some toll on the Japanese, as there are no substantive ground forces to stand in their way as yet – the US has not answered the call for reinforcements. [Where's some yellow sticky tape and a bit of dirt to rub into the cricket ball when you need it!
]
9 February 1944
Huzzah! VG Day: Germany has just surrendered! As a consequence, German-occupied Poland has been freed, as has the remainder of occupied Norway and Denmark. Many of the Axis minor allies still fighting the Soviets in the east have been stranded or will now have great gaps in their lines.
Here is a closer look at the new political situation. Germany is now in the Allies, as a French puppet and ally. They are at war with Japan and its puppets, but not with their erstwhile Axis allies in Europe. Yet, anyway. Even though their territory has now been liberated, Poland, Norway and Denmark are for now still governments-in-exile. And a pro-French Social Liberal government now runs Germany. Excellent. And let us see who their new leaders are … what!? WHAT!!? WHAT!!!?
No, Joe, say it isn’t so! Hitler is Head of State, Head of Government and Chief of the Army! De Gaulle, what the hell were you thinking? *author palms face*
We have to take a closer look at this (by tagging briefly to Germany to check the government out).
From which we can see that there are now elections, but not for another four years (ie not until February 1948)! The parties seem to take their names from the French (?). German resources and industry (now Germany is whole again, anyway) are in good shape. Manpower and officer levels are healthy but supplies and fuel are dire. The laws appear to be what they would have been under Hitler as the Nazi leader. But how he can still be in power leading a democratic ‘SPD’ government is a mystery – or a Paradox!
[Anyway, enough of that, I probably didn’t even look at any of that at the time, as this was a ‘real-time’ game and I wasn’t documenting it for an audience. Back to the story.]
As you can imagine, there will be even greater chaos to start with than during the fall of Italy. Let’s first take a quick look at Germany itself and Poland. Just a broad sweep here – there are many Axis minor units now strewn throughout the old German front and in Poland. The Allies are still at war with those countries, but remember the Germans are not. And some of those Minor-coloured units will be German units yet to revert from being expeditionary forces still under foreign colours.
Those who know more about the mechanics of such situations will probably be able to clarify, but I’m not that familiar with this aspect and, at the time, just had to deal with things as they lay. This was the save that just summarised the German surrender vent before such measures to start ‘tidying up’ had begun.
So, this is Berlin just after it was occupied. Still plenty of Hungarians and a few Romanians around. We will see what happens to them next episode (I can’t recall exactly now and haven’t peeked ahead).
And the same for Munich, except we can see some German units nearby are still under Axis Minor command.
Interestingly, in Norway three German units have been seconded to serve under the Norwegians!
On the northern sector of the Soviet front, a whole bunch of German Allied units now need to make their way back from Russia – with whom they now of course have a truce. With any luck, most of the Axis Minors there will be isolated and killed off by the Russians – who of course now can’t cross into Allied Germany or ‘Free’ Poland!
Not many German units in the southern sector – and we have little visibility of what else is around there from the Minors or the Soviets – though the latter have managed to cross onto Romanian soil on the coast.
Balkans
Northern Yugoslavia is much as it was four days before, though the Zagreb corridor has been widened now and the Italians are advancing to the south.
The Bovec slugfest continues, with both units still quite evenly balanced and at the end of their endurance.
The even more evenly matched battle for Celje also continues.
Not much has changed in southern Yugoslavia either. Any spare units that might be available from the suddenly subdued southern Italian mopping up battles are yet to appear. But the German units pulling out of the fight will badly undermine the Axis defence.
The Bulgarians have initiated a serious attack on Skopje, where only a light French division is in place.
Indo-China
The Japanese are, fortunately, making slow progress in occupying Vietnam and Laos and no heavy force is in sight.
And the French are now ready to put up a bit of a fight if they have to.
New Zealand
Since we last checked a few episodes ago, the Japanese have advanced a bit further on NZ’s South Island. This is still the only Japanese unit seen to have landed there so far.
No real changes to speak of in the Far East, Borneo, New Guinea, Australia or the Central Pacific.
Victory Objectives
As we can see below, the fall of Germany and consequent liberation of Norway have added another two conditions to the Allied column. Just two to go now to the pre-ordained 12 objectives for victory. It will need to be two of the three Balkan countries highlighted, noting Greece remains staunchly pro-Allied but also neutral.
If the Soviets get Romania first, things could get tricky: could Operation Unthinkable become necessary for the last quick smash-and-grab? Or even a somewhat unfair/out of character attack on Greece, if they won’t join the Allies voluntarily? That will all be dealt with in the next episode or two: we’ve had quite enough excitement for now, so will leave it there, with Adolf Hitler now a loyal, ‘democratic’ Allied leader. [That still grates badly
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Great update! For mine, whenever a government decided to fold and become a puppet, I edited who was in charge to keep the narrative appropriate.
Sounds like the classic HOI3 peace clusterfuck. I can only suggest a lot of file editting to change governments around and give Poland land back. It is especially weird since the Soviets got the surrender too, and have immedietly reoccupied their own stolen land without issue- that likely would never happen in this scenario where they never even got near to reclaiming it from the Germans.
What a delightfully hilarious capitulation-mess. Oh dearie me, Paradox, you do make me laugh.
The only truly scary thing is that in this timeline, and humans being human, one can't actually say such a scenario is totally implausible.
The only truly scary thing is that in this timeline, and humans being human, one can't actually say such a scenario is totally implausible.
Funny...I've always seen the opposite, with AST routinely taken and NZL left alone.
Add that info in your...AAR recap?