THE AXIS IN THE 3 WORLD WAR
Works only with HOI 2 DD Armageddon (GKCW)
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This scenario is not connected with the HOI 2 AAR The III Reich in the 3 World war and it is mostly meant as a MP scenario. This scenario is based on the idea, what if Axis would make peace with the Soviets on 21. June 1944 (The start of the 1944 scenario). After the peace, the Axis were able to defeat the allies in Italy and France. But this came at the cost of returning all of the occupied lands owned by the USSR + Giving them Czechoslovakia and Poland. After their defeat, the Allies made peace with the Axis. That peace, was mostly based on the principle: we keep what we have taken and you keep what you have taken. The peace was singed on the 1 January 1945. The scenario starts on 21 January 1945 (Japan is still in war with China, which is not in a conflict with other members of the Axis alliance).
Basically it is just a modified 1944 scenario save. And I know that this outcome of the war, is one of the most impossible ones. I will now explain the strengths, tactics and weaknesses of each alliance:
The AXIS:
STRENGTHS-Big and a very advanced army. Technologically advanced.
WEAKNESSES-A little navy. Lack on resources (Japan energy, Germany oil). The two strongest alliance members (GER, JAP) cant help each other once the war starts (With this I mostly mean the war versus the allies). Low on manpower.
TACTIC-Japan should finish the war with China as soon as possible, so the Axis get as many resources as fast as possible (Japan is probably stronger as Germany, since the nation has about 360 total IC, when not lacking resources). The axis should make a tactic before they start any wars. Because Germany has a quite a big army, but there is no way to support Japan with it, once the war starts. The best tactic is that Germany ships a part of its forces to Siam or Syria and Lebanon (Which are Germany's puppets). So they can start a serious war versus the Allies. When fighting versus Soviets, you should really consider to encircle and destroy their divisions. It should be quite hard to defeat them especially when you run out of manpower. And defend fortress Europe at all costs.
The ALLIES:
STRENGTHS-Biggest navy by far. Most allies. Most planes (This is only counted, if all members of the alliance counted together). Most advanced. Advanced land army. Huge resource stockpile. Most alliance members. There is a big chance that many nations will join them once the war starts (Especially the nations in South America). Biggest base IC.
WEAKNESSES-The most little land army of all three alliances (But it is probably most advanced one anyway). A very huge territory to guard.
TACTIC-When fighting the Axis, it would be the best to isolate Germany from Japan and destroy it first. USA should do some island hopping till they reach Japan home islands, UK should do their part on the mainland. After Japan is done, start a united attack on fortress Europe. When you fight USSR you should consider the same tactic as the Axis. It should be quite hard to defeat them.
The COMITERN:
STRENGTHS-Biggest land army no matter how it is seen. Biggest air force (When seen 1v1). Biggest total and base IC (When seen 1v1. It could happen that in early time of the scenario USA will receive a gearing up for war event, what would result in a bigger total IC as USSR has. Total USSR IC is 470). Most manpower.
WEAKNESSES-Most unadvanced of all 3 alliances. Most little navy of all 3 alliances. And I wont talk about their army, but there is a 1800 number under upgrades if you understand.
TACTIC-Do upgrades on the start. Mass armies on the borders of other alliances. Wait for others to start a war and then hit them in the back. Secret alliances are not forbidden lol). Or second tactic. Overrun Europe or Persia + India. You could get also Sinkiang if fast enough.
Some pictures:
Portugal and Spain joined the Axis. Thats why they dont have any colonies.
Capital of Italy is in Milan. A more secure province for a capital, if considering the amphibious abilities of the allies.
I have not added any events, but you can do it and post them here (Note the game will change its version (GKCW letters)).
A Question: Why is Poland liberated?
