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RED SHADOW, GREY SKY
a Multiplayer AAR by Schutzstaffel and Rommel22​

Settings:
Soviet Union: Me
Germany: Rommel22
AI: Normal/Aggressive
Scenario: 1936 Grand campaign (will last to roughly 1953)

This is personally my first AAR and I hope all you readers shall enjoy it!








Foreword: January 1936, the political juggernaut of the Soviet Union has arisen from its revolutionary ashes, ready to take the international stage and prove itself once and for all, It will become the greatest power that mankind as ever laid eyes upon. The new National socialist power in Germany has likewise ambitions, ready to lay waste to any individual or nation willing to stand in its path. Will both countries be willing to coincide and put away their differences for world domination, or will greed and power engulf them both, pitting each power against one another. Only time will tell in the next update of: Red Shadow, Grey Sky
 
The Early Years

As Germany rose from the econimic disaster of the previous decade, with it a new leader, a new hope, a new future. The people of Germany stand behind thier new goverment, proud and content. They are ready to follow in a new direction and make the nation great and proud once more.

Immediatly, Hitler orders the re-occupation of the Rhineland. Not as a military gesture, but as a peaceful one. To show trust, and to show his people that he is willing to break Germany of past laws and restriction that kept it's greatness supressed.

France and Brittian however do not see it that way and protest this move. But the majority of the people of these two nations care little. Within a few months, no one remembers what happened.

The German goverment works on improving relations with all European countries, and countries around the world. Many trade deals are set up. Exporting lot of raw materials, in turn recieving many rare materials Germany needs for it's expanding industry.

One of the most notable trading partner is the Soviet Union. They posses lot of materials Germany needs. And Germany is more than happy to offer the SU some new equipment, and supplies for it's people. The SU, just recovering from it's economic troubles is willing to trade resources for equipment, supplies and other goods.

With this, a bright future is on the horizon.
 
Chapter 1: The Early Years

The Early Years


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The mid-1930s were of mixed results for the Soviet Union. Under the tyranny of Josef Stalin, the nation will be steered towards either to utter destruction or total domination. Industrialization was the doctrine of the day, building factories all the way from the kola peninsula to far east siberia. Promise of work for the poor peasents in the underdeveloped parts of the nation will hopefully steer the nation towards a more developed and civilized status. Political opponents were quickly dealt with, dissendents were either exiled in gulags or executed on the spot. A new wave of terror for the entire country will be soon at hand.

The glorious red army is not yet that glorious, with obsolete equipment and poor commanders, upgrading and training will be of the most difficult of tasks. The navy still using ships from the great war, and the air force with its crude planes and unexperienced pilots, the USSR from a military standpoint was almost laughable. They will have to prove themselves in time.

Germany seems to be of good significance in our influence, making trade deals and negotiating resources to one another. Relations between the 2 nations seems to be good. Japan on the other hand, seems to be a stain on the Soviet Union. Border conflicts and esponiage happen daily, with both armies standing ready for a complete military confrontation. A invasion could be likely.

(Update tommorow)
 
Schutzstaffel said:
RED SHADOW, GREY SKY
a Multiplayer AAR by Schutzstaffel and Rommel22​

Settings:
Soviet Union: Me
Germany: Rommel22
AI: Normal/Aggressive
Scenario: 1936 Grand campaign (will last to roughly 1953)

This is personally my first AAR and I hope all you readers shall enjoy it!

Foreword: January 1936, the political juggernaut of the Soviet Union has arisen from its revolutionary ashes, ready to take the international stage and prove itself once and for all, It will become the greatest power that mankind as ever laid eyes upon. The new National socialist power in Germany has likewise ambitions, ready to lay waste to any individual or nation willing to stand in its path. Will both countries be willing to coincide and put away their differences for world domination, or will greed and power engulf them both, pitting each power against one another. Only time will tell in the next update of: Red Shadow, Grey Sky

Cool! But 1953? I would think one of you would win a decisive victory by 1945.
 
True, we are playing past 1947 thanks to the unlimited time mod patch.
As Schutz said, we might not even go to war vs each other. Might get damn close, might have a cold war going on, we'll just have to see how it goes.
 
Chapter 1 Part 2: The Early Years

The Early Years: Part 2



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1937 brought mainly good times to the Soviet Union. The economy having profits in all material and stockpiles of supplies, factories being built all around the country, and upgrading huge quantities of the Red Army, it seems as if the USSR is destined to be great.

Production:
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Tech:
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Most of the Red Navy has been disbanded, upgrading all ships to either Early or Basic status; with battlecruisers, heavy cruisers, light cruisers, long range submarines, and soon more advanced battleships will soon take the ranks of the Red Navy. The planned OOB of the Red Navy is as follows:



Red Navy Command (Grand Admiral Kuznetsov)​

Pacific Theatre
Sovyetsky Soyuz Flote(stationed in vladivostok)(CO: Grand Admiral Kuznetsov): Flagship - Sovyetsky Soyuz (Super Heavy Class BB)
It is planned that the Sovyetsky Soyuz fleet will be the main battle fleet of the red navy, planning to have 30 ships (divided into: 4 Super Heavy BBs, 6 Battlecruisers, 10 Heavy Cruisers, 8 Light Cruisers, 2 Destroyers)


Beringovo Podlodok Flote(stationed in vladivostok)(CO: Rear Admiral Arushanyan): 6 Basic Long Range Submarines

Transportnaya Flote(stationed in vladivostok)(CO: Rear Admiral Golovko): 3 Transport squadrons



Baltic Theatre
Baltijskoje Flote (stationed in Leningrad)(CO: Rear Admiral Papinin): 2 Improved BBs, 2 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Light Cruisers

Baltijskoje Podlodok Flote (stationed in Leningrad)(CO: Rear Admiral Marinesko): 6 BLR Submarines


Black Sea Theatre
Cernoje Flote (stationed in Sevestopal)(CO: Rear Admiral Gorshkov): 2 Improved BBs, 2 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Light Cruisers

Cernoje Podlodok Flote (stationed in Sevestopal)(CO: Rear Admiral Oktyabrskij): 6 BLR Submarines


Arctic Theatre
Artskoje Flote (stationed in Murmansk)(CO: Rear Admiral Drozd): 3 Light Cruisers, 3 Destroyers

Artskoje Podlodok Flote (stationed in Murmansk)(CO: Rear Admiral Vinogradov): 6 BLR Submarines



On the drawing board, the red navy on paper will look like a menacing force, ready to take on the navy of Japan or even the Americas if the need arises. But it will take a long time for these ships to be completed, naval crew training, and doctrine development.



The Red Army's infantry divisions are being upgraded from 1918 to 1936 to 1939 formation status. most divisions are of 36 and some 18, with the completion of basic infantry division coming soon, another wave of upgrades will be needed. The Red Army's tanks will be upgraded to improved light tank then basic medium tank soon. It is planned by 1942 that the red army shall consist of 3 Tank armies, 1 cavalry army, and 24 Infantry armies (if all calculations add up, that is roughly 260-270 divisions)

The Red Air Force is being slowly upgraded as well; with LaGG3 interceptors, DB-3 Medium Bombers, and SU7 Close support aircraft rolling off the lines. The red air force by 1942 is to have around 10 air fleets (2-4 squadrons each) with 5 of those being interceptor fleets, 4 being medium bomber, and one being close support.

On the international stage, more trade deals open with germany, mainly soviet oil and metal for german supplies and money. Relations with japan and manchukuo continue to desintigrate. The USSR prepares the Far East Front, Mongol, and Tannuvian forces to prepare for a possible invasion. Tensions are high.
 
The Early Years : Part 2

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By 1937, Germany has expanded it's industry by over 15%, decresed unemployment by 50% and improved it's relations with all it's neighbors on the world stage.

Germany, thought it's intentions peaceful, prepared itself for any wars that might arise in the future. Germany has a tought task ahead. It's military is fairly small one, and techonlogicly inferior to most of it's neighbors. If Germany was to ever defends itself from an invasion it's first taks must be to expand it's small Army, Air Force and Navy.

Hitler ordered the training of new officers, enlisted for all branches. He wanted a military capable of defending Germany on multiple fronts. Contracts were assigned to leading engineers, and scientists to work on new projects.

First and foremost was to streamline the industry. Make it possible for industry to be more efficient with less people. So those people can be better used alsewhere.

New Aircraft were being tested. Messershmit, one the leading men in aircraft design won the contract for designing a new agile fighter. Hitler wanted a fighter, he wanted something with a longer range than an interceptor. He wanted a plane that could cover bigger areas.

The new Fighter was the Bf-109F 'Franz'
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Another priority was the Kriegsmarine (Navy). The current navy was in a sad shape. Most of it's ships were from the great war, the ones not scuddles at the end of the great war. They were useless by todays standards. So they were all scrapped. The available manpower was to be used on new ships. Modern ships of the line.

Two New carriers were ordered to be built. The Graf Zeppelin and the Peter Strasser. These were the 1938 type, class Graf Zeppelin. They were to be the pride of the German Navy. A symbol of new begining.

A new battleship, the biggest the world has ever seen was put forth into construction. The Bismarck. It is to be the biggest battleship to date when complete. New battle cruisers were to be built, the Hipper Class. The order of 4 of these was put forth, once completed, 4 more would take their place.

But, not to forget the importance of the submarine, which Germany learned from the Great War. Germany had by fat the most advanced submarines so far, and thanks to new advances in technology, new submarines were being produced as well. Nince long range submarines were put into production. They were to be compelted by early 1939.

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To some, all this buildup looks threatining. But Hitler re-assured those critics that this was just a precationary measure. He also reminded them, that even with all these ships complete and sea worthy in 1939, the German navy would still be about 20% the size of the Brittish navy.

One of Hitlers goals was the gain some allies if a war was to ever start. Germany and Hungary have always had great relations. And these were approved upon. More goods were shipped to Hungary, to help it's economy. Army observers were sent to help train some Hungarian soldiers.

Relations with Finland were looking good as well. Germany and Finland have 2 important trade deals as is. Finland is shipping rare materials to Germany, which it needs. And in turn Germany is shipping supplies, coal, and oil to Finland to keep it's economy alfoat. Thanks to all this, relations with Hungary and Finland are looking very good.

The USSR is proving to be a better neighbor than expected. Every 6 months, on top of the trade deals, the generous leader, Stalin orders more resources to be sent to Germany. Ofcourse not for free. Germany ships supplies, which include food, medical supplies, engine parts and other items, which they always seem lacking. This improves the trust between the two countries, and the future for both of them looks good.

(more to come soon).
 
Chapter 2: Claws of an Eagle


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"The Motherland calls!"​

The Climax of 1937 brought great results for the Soviet Union. Its economy was emaculate, able to support itself through the roughest of times. It seems that the bewildered citizens of the USSR would finally be at peace. Little did they know that the year of 1938 would start a wave of terror unlike any other in the communist regime. Left and right, 'political prisoners' were rounded up and sent to gulags. Others were simply shot. But Stalin decided that the Red Army's officer corps shall be spared from the purges. It would come to be Stalin's most successful decision in his reign. But the Japanese had a different plan for Stalin's regime. Ever since the embarassment from Kalkhin Gol in mid 38, they wanted revenge more then ever. Secretly, a buildup of japanese arms bulstered the manchurian army. The Soviets got wind of this in early October 38, but it was too late.


Stalin smashes his telephone down on the reciever. He turns to Voroshilov who is nervously standing at the other side of the room.

"Voroshilov, the Japanese have made a premptive strike in siberia, striking military installations and bombing towns and villages in the region", sighs Stalin.

"But comrade, we have over 3 armies on the border, the Japanese have no chance of-", Voroshilov was interupted

"I told you I did not want a direct conflict with the japanese. Now look what happened. This could spark a whole war in the region. I thought it ended at kalkhin gol with zhukov. You assured me that a direct conflict would be next to impossible, the japanese would dare not step a foot onto soviet soil, now theyre massing their entire army against us.", as Stalin angrily states.

"Comrade, I promise you, the japanese will not advance farther then a mile into our territory!", says Voroshilov.

"Good. Because if you do not give a complete victory, you will join Blucher. Blucher was one of my most able marshals, just like you, but he failed in the region months before. And failure I cannot tolerate, I hope you understand.", Stalin says with a slight grin.

"Yes sir!", Voroshilov walks out in a fast pace.

Voroshilov is on the front lines a week later, overlooking the battle map and OOB of the forces in the region. Voroshilov personally commanded the 11th army, 12 of the finest rifle divisions the soviets could bolster. General shapkin and his 12th army lay just to the north. Berzarin and his cavalry, together with the 1st independant corps will support the 12th army's advance. General Malanovskij's 1st Red banner army, mostly made up of elite motorized troops, would be the reserve, only striking from the east and attacking only when needed. The Mongols and Tannuvians have agreed to pledge full military support, with the tannuvians making limited advances into southern manchuria, and the mongol army attacking into japanese occupied China. A total force of 400,000 Soviet, Mongol, and Tannuvian soldiers will hopefully bewilder the entire manchurian army, and deal a blow with japan. The war, stalin hopes, will end by spring 1939. Voroshilov sounds the advance, and with it, the weight of an empire. Operation Eagle Claw has commenced.

Map & OOB:
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Awesome! A HOI2 MP AAR!
 
Chapter 2: Claws of an Eagle

At the end of 1937, not much has changed since the new year of 37. The economy still on the rise, and the military expanding ever so greatly.
By 1938 the Army has upgraded all this obsolete front line units with new equipment and tools. The front line troops are properly equiped with the most moder weaponry.

The new tank arm is the focus however. This revolutionary weapon is the key. It's main designer and proponent is Heinz Guderian. He sees the tank as the weapon of the future. His ideas on how to employe the tank in warfare his revolutionary, and many 'old school' Generals do not share his ideas.

Guderian sees the tank as a mobile, breakthrough weapon. Where the infantry supports the tank, and not vice-versa as the others see it. His book, Achtung Panzer is influential in spreading his ideal.

As much as the 'old school' Generals try and shut Guderian down, he has a support from the highest of places, Hitler himself. Hitler sees the potential in this new weapon as well, and gives Guderain a free hand in all matter related to the tanks. This way, no General, even the Chief of the Army can sabatoge Guderians implementations and designs.

Lt. General Heinz Guderian.
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13 March 1938
Germany Annexes Austria. The 'ANSCHLUSS'.
This however was no suprise. The world saw it long comming, the unification of Austria into the GrossDeutschland. As Hitler predicted, this came with little protest from other European powers. There was no reason to oppose it.

Hitler himself, in his private car drove through Austria into Vienna. The people welcomed him with great joy and pride. They themself joyed in the fact that they are now part of a great country.

Hitler in his car, driving through Austria.
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With the annexation, came fielded divisions, the Austrain Army. Some 10 Infantry divisions, over a 100,000 men. These troops however were armed with obsolete equipment. And order was issued immediatly, to upgrade these units to an equal status of the German ones.

Also, 2 interceptor sqaudrons joined the Luftwaffe, which also were equiped with old planes. New, up to date planes were issued to them by the end of summer.

Austrain Troops being sworn into the Wehrmacht.
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As the 'crisis' of the Anschluss passed, a new one arose right after it. The 'ethinic' Germans in Czechoslovakia started to protest the Czech goverment. They claimed the Czech goverment was treating them unfairly and as third class citizens. A claim which the world knows is untrue.

However this gave the German goverment a chance. Hitler long ago planed to reincorparate 'German' land back into the Reich. This was his opportunity to do so.

However, would the Czech goverment given to Hitlers' demands? He demanded the rightfull incorparation of the Sudetanland into the Reich. Some 3 million ethnic Germans lived in those areas. But Czechs lived there as well, for years now. It was part of democratic country. The only right Democracy in Central Europe. This meant that if things got out of control, the Western democracies might step in this time.

Would the Czech goverment give into the Hitlers' demands? If not, what will happen? The stage was set, for either a show down, or another success for Hitler and Germany.
 
Cliffhanger!
 
Cool.

Schutzstaffel will you puppet Manchuria or incorparate it as an SSR?

Nice color picture of Guderian, Rommel22.
 
Schutzstaffel said:
Puppet? What is this puppet you speak of! Annex is the only way for the soviet union!

lol
So why Mongolia and Tuna Tuva a puppet, huh? Care to explain?
 
who :) want next update keep it up looking good
 
Chapter 2: Part 2

Claws of an Eagle




*sorry I have no screenshots for during the battle, for we decided to make this AAR after this engagement*



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"Glory to the Red army!"​

Operation: Eagle Claw has commenced.

Voroshilov and Shapkin's forces moved in simoltaneously, tottaly obliverating manchurian vanguards on their border. It seems a quick victory could be possible after all. Malinovskij's 1st Red Banner, Berzarins Cavalry, and 1st Independant Corps moved in from the east side, making likewise advances. It seems that victory was just in their grasp. It was now early december, heavy snow is in the region. Harbin is just a hairs breath away, until a situation developed in Mongolia. On the Mongolian front, there was some initial success, making good advances. Then the japanese massed 20 divisions, smashed the Tannuvian army, and started invading mongolia. If victory could not be achieved in Manchuria within a couple months, then the whole flank of the invasion would be in danger. Voroshilov decided to bring in his reserves, calling in Zhukov's 1st Tank Army. It wouldn't be until late january that Zhukov would arrive. Frustrated, Voroshilov had to make a decision; either take his army and support the Mongols and Tannuvian defend their homelands, or keep pushing towards Chengdu and Harbin. If Voroshilov went to harbin, and should he be bogged down, the whole flank would be exposed, possibly having the whole 11th army encircled. But Voroshilov did not want to dissapoint Stalin, for fearing the lives of he and his officers if he should fail. He pushed on towards Harbin. Malinovskij's 1st Red Banner started making minor advances in the Korean peninsula, and Berzarins Cavalry and the 1st Ind. Corps linked up to hte north of Harbin. The attack began. The japanese brought in 8 divisions, with 2 manchurian divisions already there defending. Berzarin's Cavalry and the 1st Independant were severely mauled, and had to call of their assault. Voroshilov had to push on, his men were fatiqued and tired, but he couldnt of waited even 5 minutes to rest. He needed Harbin, and he needed it now. For 2 grueling weeks, Harbin was under siege, until out of the blue, Zhukov arrived from the east. He and his tanks were a godsend, as if he was a giant broom to sweep the rest of the defenders out. Harbin was captured 3 days later. Chengdu fell without much resistance either. Manchuria was theirs. The japanese, realizing their main foothold in china was under soviet control, and all japanese armies retreated back into occupied china from mongolia. The japanese realized that their whole chinese campaign was in danger. They offered peace. Voroshilov, realizing that all of his armies werent in the condition to fight on, both nations were brought to the peace tables. All of japanese occupied Manchuria and a province in korea would be under soviet control, with some land going to Mongolia. It seems Voroshilov grabbed a massive victory for the soviet union, a retribution from the 1908 disaster in the Russo-Japanese war. But little did Voroshilov know, Zhukov was back in Moscow, taking all of the credit.

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76mm artillery piece during the initial days of Operation Eagle Claw​

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Zhukov's 1st Tank army in the suburbs of Harbin​


Zhukov, with his medals glistening in the sun, sat down with Stalin outside of the Kremlin. "It seems you have pulled it off, Georgii, and this victory shall not go unnoticed!" Stalin said, with a grin. "Thank you, comrade Stalin for your kind words." said Zhukov, "I shall grant you full military control of all Eurasian theatre forces, and you and your family shall be made a private suite in Moscow. You have made your motherland proud, and now you shall enjoy what the motherland can offer you!" A couple days later in Manchuria, Voroshilov heard the news. He bursted with anger, "That basterd! I cannot believe he would go off to moscow and take all of the the campaign's credit. I don't believe this!" his hands hit the counter, "But comrade Voroshilov, Stalin certainly wouldn't have forgotten of you." said one of Voroshilov's aides. "What will he remember me for? For getting our armies bogged down in the dreaded mountains and blizzards. That basterd is probably going to get pampered, while I, the true victor, shall stay here and remain in this god awful region." Then began, for the rest of the years, a lifetime rivalry and hatred between General Zhukov and Marshal Voroshilov.

Map of after the war, USSR gains:

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Claws of an Eagle

September 21, 1938 German diplomats and Czech diplomats tried to hammer out a deal of what was to become of the Sudetenland. Hitler wanted the land to be annexed into the greater Reich. While the Czechs, needless to say, wanted to hold onto it. This part of the country offered mountains, hilly terrain and heavy fortifications. If a conflict betweent the two nations was to erupt, Czechoslovakia needs the Sudetenland as a defensive barrier it is to survive.

But Hitler, and the High Command knew this as well. "We need that territory, if we are to go to war with Czechoslovakia in a later date those mountains will prove to be a nightmare" Hitler pointed out. His Generals listened, they knew this without Hitler needing mentioning it.

Guderian, the Inspector of the Panzer Arm spoke out "Yes Mein Fuhrer, I agree with you. But the Sudetenland is not worth entering a war with the Czechs and possibly the western powers. Our military is not ready to fight a war as of this time."

In the end, Hitler came to terms, and agreed that it is not worth going to war over the territory, but he did have an idea. "We don't have to go to war, but we can sure make the Czech Goverment think we are. Mobolize our forces and place them on alert. Mass our divisions at the border. Try not to hide the movement of the troops, so that they see what we are doing" Hitler continued "This way they will realize we mean bussiness, and maybe come to terms."

The Generals agreed, even though it was going to take time, the order was carried out. Over 50 divisions surrounded the Czech border. Ofcourse the Czech goverment took note of this, how coulnd't they.

Soon, the Czech goverment came to terms. They agreed to give up the Sudetenland to the Reich. The Czech president Benes sent the telegram personally to Hitler, confirming the deal. At the end of the letter it read "This act shall not go unpunished. We all know what your actions and what you are realling doing. Just remember, what ever happens now, will have consequences later. It will cost you, and you will ask yourself if, is all this really worth it? Just remember my words'

With this, the Sudetenland became part of the Greater German Reich.
The territory gained.
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German troops enter the Sudetenland.
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So far, Hitler has been succesfull. Germany is regaining all her lost territory that she lost after WWI. So far, without a single shot being fired, whitout a single German soldier loosing his life.

The people were happy as well. They once more felt proud. But now, some worried. How far is Hitler willing to go? What is next? Hitler has publicly statated his intentions. He wants to return, all 'German' land into the Reich. But how far will let the Western powers let him go. When will they intervene, and say this is it, or will they? So far they haven't said a word.

A few months after the Sudetenland crisis, Hitler calls a meeting with the High Command. The topic is the expanding military and how it's progressing. He first turns to Guderian and ask for a report on tank development. "General Guderian, where do we stand with our tank arm?". Guderian responds without hesitation "Mein Fuhrer, Porshe has development a new light tank. The Pz-IIF, it's armed with a 20mm gun, and 14mm armor at the front. Personally, this tank is inedequett for our needs. We need a heavier tank." Showing signs of concern, Guderian goes further "Honestly, we should not produce anymore armor untill we have developed a new tank. Preferbly one with at least a 37mm gun. I'd prefer a 50mm, but 37mm will do if we have to."

Hitler, listening to guderian, and time to time writting down notes in his notebook waits for him to finnish. Then he stands and responds to Guderians comments "I agree with you General. However we need armor, even if it is inferior to our neighbors. We need to field a panzer arm now. So that we have troops fimiliar with tanks, and when we get new tanks, they will have no problem adapting. I have already orded Krupp to start developing a tank with a 37mm gun. So you will get your medium tanks soon." Then he smiled and nodded. Guderian, somewhat satisfied sat down and kept quiet the rest of the meeting.

Next, Hitler ask for a report from the Kriegsmarine. Admiral Reader gives Hitler an update "Herr Hitler, the production of our Graz Zeppelin carriers is right on schedule. They will be complete at the end of the year." Hitler, with a smile on his face comments "How wonderfull, I can't wait to see these beauties for myself. And how is our submarine fleet?" Reader nods and continues "We will have 9 submarine fleets ready by the end of 1939 if they are on time. The Kriegsmarine has also ordered the construction of new Naval Bombers. I see them as a playing a crucial role in the future navy." Hitler interuprs, "You ordered Naval bombers? I didn't hear of this? When?" Reader, now a little nervous responds "Herr Hitler, I personally ordered this about a month ago". Hitler smiles and says "I know, the ordered passed my desk, and I am glad to see that my Generals have some initiative."

The almost complete Graf Zeppelin Carrier. Not visible is it's brother carrier, the Peter Strasser.
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Now, Goering, without the Fuhrer even asking, presents his report on the Luftwaffe. "Mein Fuhrer, the Luftwaffe, has been equiped with the new fighter, BF-109F. Or what the flyboys like to call it, Franz." Hitler, a little annoyed looks at Guderian sitting next to him, and rolls his eyes. Showing his annoyence with Goering. He continues without noticing the Fuhrers' aggrevation. "So far we field 900 Fighters, they are umatches by any other combat aircraft in the world." Goering bolsters proudly, with his head rasied and chest all puffed up. Then Hitler interupts "Great, great...thank you. Thanks for the meeting everyone. DISMISSED!"

Goering, shocked that the Fuhrer would just cut him off like that voices his thoughts to Hitler. "Mein Fuhrer, I was not done, I still had other things to..." Hitler interupts him again "Agh...you are so full of yourself Goering, and I don't mean that litteraly. Get a grip!" With this, Hitler turns around and walks out the meeting room. Goering is just left standing there speechless.

Out of the room, Hitler turns to Guderian and comments "I can't stand that man, Goering. He is such an imbocile. As soon as I can find another man for the job, Goering is gone." Guderian just nods, not knowing what to say.
 
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