Global 1940 & 1943 Expansions Game Reports

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@The-Captain

Awesome!

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@barnee

Nooo! Not the Axis losing again! Looks like you’re getting good. Yeah, it’s nice to not have to scroll though all of that. Good idea to have another thread.

[The Captain]

This Game Report shows the use of German Volkssturm units.

Axis player: Heinz Kappel
Allied player: Keld Rasmussen

The game ended in Early 1945 after the United Kingdom’s turn, with an Allied Economic Victory at 198 IPC.

Germany reached an IPC level at 21 IPC in Early 1945 - producing 10 Volkssturm units for the defense of Reichshauptstadt Berlin Defense Area.

Japan was aple to fight on until Late 1945 an could inflict heavy casualties on the US Navy - but the outcome would have been the same - an Allied Victory.

The pictures below show the Military Situation in Early 1945:

Army Group North and Army Group South are both surrounded by strong Soviet forces:

The German Kriegsmarine has developed Type XXI U-Boats - ready for action:

The defense of Berlin is under command of Army Group Centre - supported by Volkssturm units, various combat units, Waffen-SS Paratrooper units as well as two Heavy Waffen-SS Panzer units - and the newest Luftwaffe Me262 units.

German has destroyed all French factories & facilities - as well as the facilities in Western Germany and Southern Italy, to prevent these facilities from falling into enemy hands.

The strength of the German Armies and Army Groups is impressive. As these pictures show, German King Tiger units are part of both Army Group North and Army Group South:

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@The-Captain

Very nice!

[The Captain]

Global 1940, No. 10 Game Report:

This is the only post in the Global 1940 No. 10 Game Report.

The game was played during the 3rd Northern Europe Wiking-Con

Players:
Axis: The Captain
Allies: Cornelis Post

Germany:
From Early 1940, Germany launched U-Boat attacks on a massive scale in the Atlantic.
The German U-Boat production in each round was kept at 5 U-Boat units from Early 1940 until Early 1942.
At its peak, the German Kriegsmarine had a U-boat strength at 23 U-Boat units - and thereby totally dominated the Atlantic.

In Late 1941 Germany attacked the Soviet Union along the entire Eastern Front.
Strong German Waffen-SS Armies were the backbone of the massive German attack.
Soviet units were eliminated or pushed back with no chance of any counter attacks.

Soviet Union:
As soon as the German attack on USSR started, the Soviets were forced to withdraw.
Threatened by the advancing German Armies - and with no support from any Allies, the Soviets were under extreme pressure.

In the east, Japan had eliminated all Chinese units - and were now marching towards the Soviet frontier…

Japan:
By Early 1942, Japan had defeated China.

Japan also launched a massive offensive operation in the Pacific - eliminating all Allied resistance - and capturing all vital islands.

A massive Japanese build-up of Infantry, Artillery and Tank units was planned to eliminate the last surviving British units in Asia - and launch an offensive against Russia.

United States:
In Late 1941 USA declared War on all Axis Nations - and attacked on all fronts.
A massive effort was needed in the Atlantic to deal with the German U-Boats.

This slowed down the advance against Europe and Africa.

United Kingdom:
Struggling with the German U-Boats the United Kingdom economy was heavily inflicted by massive losses, due to to Convoy disruption.

The lack of support was soon felt all over the British Empire - and with the supply lines from Africa to Asia cut off by Axis forces in the Middle East, the UK frontline units had no chance against the overwhelming Axis forces.

Italy:
From Early 1940 Italy continuously lanched offensive operations against Africa, Gibraltar and the Middle East.
Landing Craft units and Paratrooper units were supported by German Paratroopers and land based combat units during the offensive in the Middle East.

The German Luftwaffe was supported by U-Boat units to keep the Mediterranian Sea clear of enemy naval units.

This helped the Italian forces in their effort to destroy the British fighting forces.

ANZAC:
Troops from ANZAC were transported across the Pacific and Indian Oceans - and captured Persia in Early 1941.
ANZAC built a Minor Industrial Complex there in Late 1941.

The IC was under constant pressure from Axis forces - and ANZAC was forced to defend the IC.

This meant that ANZAC was unable to launch any operations against the advancing Japanese units in the Pacific.

By Late 1942, it was obvious that nothing could stop the advancing Axis forces - anywhere.

The Allies surrendered by the end of Late 1942.

These pictures display the situation at the end of Late 1942:

[barnee]

@The-Captain

Sweet ! What are the two big Tanks in Northern Iraq ?

[The Captain]

@barnee

Those Tank units are German Panther Tanks - transported by Landing Craft units to Syria in Late 1941.

[barnee]

@The-Captain ahh … so just regular Panzers then as far as gameplay ? They look badass :)

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@The-Captain

Exciting! Quick, too. Gotta say, I almost forgot how nice the board looks when no chips are used and only pieces are laid out. The sheer mass in some territories is always nice to look at (guess I’m too used to TripleA).

As usual, you’ve proved yourself a master of these rules. Glad to see a game when the Axis win.

[The Captain]

@barnee

Yes - regular German Tank units.

This picture display some of the hand painted German units:

[barnee]

@The-Captain

That brings a smile to my face :)

[SuperbattleshipYamato]

@The-Captain

I’m no photographer, but very exquisite. Love it!

[barnee]

Game 2 barnee vs Panzerstahl-Helm

This was our 2nd EXP game. I was the Axis and Panzer was the Allies. It took till Late 1948 until Victory was decided. A epic 18 round match !

Game: 1940

Axis: barnee
Allies:Panzer

The Reich started out with heavy U-boat buys.
JPN focused on china, while the yanks built there Navy.

UK invested quickly in infrastructure, moving there Major Fctry in London underground, as well as building a Air Base in GIB and a Minor Fctry in Cairo.

Italia focused on there Army and ANZAC there Navy.

Although Italy was able to conquer a large swath of Africa, they were never able to take Egypt and were eventually forced from the continent, allowing a “Take Over” by Germany.

The Soviets withdrew from there border TTys with the Reich, resulting in a German invasion in Early 1941.
JPN also Declared War on the Western Allies and conquered the PHI and Singapore.

Jimmy Doolittle, seeking vengenance for his countrymen, successfully sinks a Trprt off of Kiangsu.

Major combat takes place on the Eastern Front, with Germany able to take an undefended Caucasus by a LCV attack.
The Caucasus will continue to change hands for the remainder of the War.

Russia is able to stabilize the Front with Mass Conscription in Early 1942.

Late 1942 and Stalin does the unthinkable and attacks JPN in Korea, spearheaded by 3rd Corps and 18 Inf Divisions.

USA gains a toehold in Greece. One they will keep for the majority of the War.

The Kriegsmarine continues to convoy Britain but remains in a defensive posture mostly, with a delayed launch of the Bismark, as well as sowing Mines.

A massive Luftwaffe attack along with a U-boat sink the poorly defended Allied Trprts off Greece.

JPN attacks Far East and Central Asia in retaliation of the communist attack on there forces.

America builds max infrastructure in Greece, with the Fighters stationed at the Air Base making a potential Luftwaffe attack to costly.

In 1944, Germany and JPN begin to strike deep into the Soviet Union. The Americans are able to take Carolines, but Russia is hard pressed.

JPN is pressured from Burma, the Huge Allied Fleet that will eventually take PHI and Russian 3rd Corps.
The Allies fail to coordinate and JPN hangs on by there eyelids.

The Americans have a strong presence in Greece, including the formation of USA Army Group, but Moscow is under major pressure. Allied Air Units are preventing an all out German attack.

A war of attrition ensues, with JPN evacuating the PHI and liberating Carolines.
USA declares War on Turkey, we were using CDG Neutrals house rule ,which is not part ot the Global 40 Expansion Mod by the Captain and Company, (never used it before actually. Just like the way the map looks :)

Russia is overpowered by Total War Bmbrs and Me262 Ftrs. As well as Massed SS Units and Tiger Tanks supported by Total War Mech Inf.

Stalin is defeated in Late 1948 and the Allies sue for peace.

Hitler has Stalin brought before him, where the two mass murderers proceed to get drunk. Well the Fuhrer doesn’t but allows it for his kindred spirit.

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@Panzerstahl-Helm and I will have a 3rd game , as we continue to test triplea improvements.

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@barnee

Sounded very fun! Glad the Axis won. You’re pretty good at these house rules.

[Cornelis Post]

Hi everyone, I wish you al a happy new year.
May everyone play a lot of axis and allies games in 2024 🥂🥂

[barnee]

@Cornelis-Post

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@Cornelis-Post

Happy New Year to you too!

[The Captain]

Today at 19.00 CET our next Axis & Allies Global 1940 Expansion Tournament Event begins.

We have scheduled 2 games this weekend:

• Game 1: Friday-Saturday;
  Allies: Dark Knight
  Axis: The Captain

• Game 2: Sunday:
  Allies: The Captain
  Axis: Keld Rasmussen

Game Reports will be posted here ASAP.

[SuperbattleshipYamato]

@The-Captain

Exciting!

[The Captain]

Global 1940, No. 11 Game Report:

This is the only post in the No. 11 Game Report.

Players:
Axis: The Captain
Allies: Dark Knight

Germany:
From Early 1940, Germany launched U-Boat attacks on a minor scale in the Atlantic.
A build up of the German Kriegsmarine began - and included a Heavy Battleship unit among other naval units.
In Late 1941 the invasion of USSR was launched.

Soviet Union:
By Late 1943 the Soviets were still able to slow down the German advance - but as the Imperial Japanese Army had captured China, the Soviets were forced to allocate defensive units close to the borders of China.

Japan:
The Imperial Japanese Army swiftly captured China - and pushed the British back towards India.
By Early 1943 a Japanese invasion of India and the Soviet Union was imminent.

United States:
The United States was planning a Germany First strategy. Due to strong Italian and German offensive operations in the Mediterranian and Africa - the US strategy failed.

United Kingdom:
The United Kingdom was reinforcing London on a massive scale - since the German Strategic Plan was not clear to the British - and a possible German invasion og the United Kingdom Homeland was lurking, due to the massive build-up of the German Kriegsmarine.

Italy:
From Early 1940 the Italians were launching offensive operations in Africa and the Middle East.
By Early 1943 the Italians had captured Egypt and were preparing for offensive operations deep into Africa.

ANZAC:
ANZAC was overwhelmed by massive Japanese attacks - and since the USA had their focus in the Atlantic, ANZAC was continuously fighting a defensive battle.

By the end of Early 1943, the military and strategic situation had become hopeless for the Allies - and further resistance was meaningless.

The Allied Surrender occurred in the beginning of Late 1943. The pictures below show the situation at the end of Early 1943.