Chapter VIII: A Cunning Plan
This is the research queue at the end of July 1938. Officers are at 150% already, so that gives even more room to technological research and finally, weapons for infantry are in the queue as well.
Another small encirclement is conducted.
But making the divisions actually stop is harder. Two freshly finished infantry divisions are deployed in Xi’an to help with surrounding the enemy. In the end, two Nationalist militia divisions manage to escape to Shanxi, but one regular infantry division is interned to stay in Ankang.
In the middle of October, an important breakthrough is achieved in the doctrinal field.
Tough fights take place near Wuhan.
In November, Japan commences the border skirmishes with Soviets. There is a very real threat for the Soviets that they’ll go into war with Japan.
As you can see, the bonuses given by “Human Wave” are very helpful for the war effort conducted solely by soldiers on foot.
What’s surprising is that Japan didn’t escalate the conflict with Soviet Union. What are their intentions is beyond my knowledge.
Fighting still continues even through wintertime. Another vital doctrine is researched.
Using the local numerical advantage is the way to go if you’re playing as the weaker nation.
Time to break through the Yangtze River and seize Wuhan once again.
As the new year hits, four new infantry divisions are deployed to Zhengzhou.
Nationalists are restless though.
Great news comes a few days later. This will surely bolster our troops’ effectiveness in battle!
Already using the (already reinforced) infantry divisions from Zhengzhou, the aim is to encircle divisions stationed in Tianmen.
At the beginning of March, I notice I have better ministers to take charge of armament and intelligence.
This bumped my IC to 31, allowing me to become a “regional power”, granting me additional leadership.
And this leadership is put into good use right away.
AAR is synched with the game progress!
