Global 1940 & 1943 Expansions Game Reports

@VictoryFirst

Still a little nervous for the Axis.

I like your new style of reporting based on theatre, rather than by nation. Works at least just as smoothly.

@barnee You asked for a Game Report Post, so here it is:

Global 1940 with Expansion Rules - sections 1-4 (no optional rules)

Germany - mkgionet
Italy - Cathy M
Japan - Pat H
UK - Mike K
Russia - Alex M
USA - Josh S

Report through Early 1942

Germany succeeded in clearing the Atlantic (except for US coast) of all Allied ships until Late 1941 when the US fleet finally entered the war taking back Gibralter. That emboldened the UK to build back its fleet in Early 1942. With Germany unsure if the USA would enter the Mediterranean a small fleet was hastily built off the coast of Southern France and so the USA turned north.

Italy succeeded (with a bit of help from the German air force) to clear the Mediterranean of Allied ships but took a major defeat in Northern Africa, practically being kicked out of the continent.

Several German armies were formed to start a relentless march towards Moscow. At one point there were two Army groups formed. One still remains intact with 10 infantry, an SS army, and a Panzer army. As soon as Late 1942 begins multiple armies will be on Moscow’s doorstep. Surprisingly Russia chose not to build any mines, and they’ve received very little help from their allies. No units have been given to them yet via Lend Lease. Yes, those are Anzac troops in Bryansk that just arrived by rail from Egypt.

Japan focused on (and succeeded) in eliminating China, winning a significant battle against a sizeable Anzac navy that’s been greatly reduced. Russia and Japan are still at peace, though troops are starting to gather on the China/Russia border.

UK rules the middle east and most of Africa, though only a fairly small amount of ground troops remain. UK is making a stand in India, time will tell if they make a move to try and resurrect China.

The USA has focused more of their attention on the Pacific, but have had a hard time organizing their units and coming up with a definitive plan of action.

See attached pictures - more to come when play resumes on 5/27/24.

@mkgionet

That is Awesome !!!

This is the Largest Multi Player Game Report Ever Posted !!!

I Dig it :)
Looking forward to the rest of it :)

Edit
What is your Groups play history ? Have you played together much ?

Edit 2
Oh the Brits have Greece ?

@barnee Thank you, me too!

Over the course of the last few years we’ve been playing the Global 1940 game in-person. In the previous 3 games we’ve added one section of the expansion rules to get where we are now - playing sections with sections 1-4. Mike, Pat, Alex, Josh, and myself have played together for most of those games, with Cathy being a newer addition.

No, those are Italy’s troops in Greece.

@mkgionet

Nice! Looks pretty tied and even. Hopefully that’s a good sign that the new rules are balanced.

@The-Captain Those flags were made by one of our players (Alex) quite some time ago, long before we ever knew about the “army” rules. We never had a great use for them though, except for decoration. We’ll need to make more though as I think they work well at representing army formations.

@The-Captain

Actually they are playing ftf, so they’d qualify after this one. No triplea for them :)

@mkgionet
looks great, big credits to the Italy player in this game
😅

@The-Captain Game Report #2 continuing from 5/20/2024 Post of first 5 rounds

Germany - mkgionet
Italy - Cathy M
Japan - Pat H
UK - Mike K
Russia - Alex M
USA - Josh S

Report Late 1942 through Early 1944

Germany continued pushing until Armies were in Smolensk ready to invade Moscow. However, Russia launched a powerful counter attack from the north and south completely wiping out all German troops in Smolensk. The German invasion of Moscow sadly just fell short. Germany was able to capture and hold many Russian territories but the front line kept getting thinner and thinner, and then was getting pushed back in the south. At this point the German front line is practically non-existant.

While Germany concentrated on Russia the large US fleet off the coast of France landed in Norway and setup a Minor Industrial Factory - big problems for Germany. The UK also started to expand thier navy. A daring attack by the Luftwaffe made a dire situation better by completely sinking that US fleet. More US ships came up from the southern Atlantic to destroy the German navy. Now how will Germany fend off UK’s fleet? Perhaps Italy can retake Gibraltar and free the remaining German navy that’s trapped in the Mediterranean. Italy hasn’t really been able to make any progress, but has been able to hold their own.

Russia and Japan are still at peace. Russia moved their factories underground after Italian bomber raids. They finally received (3) fighters through Lend Lease, though still haven’t received any tanks.

The US has focused almost all of its attention on the Pacific, where Japan has taken many islands and now threatens Australia. With Germany on the retreat it appears the only way the Axis has a chance to win this war is in the Pacific.

Likely this game will finally end on Day 3, which won’t take place until 6/29 - stay tuned!

@mkgionet

Sweet ! Awesome Game !!! Great Report !

Looks as if you are using the oob victory conditions ?

@mkgionet

Nice. Am worries for the Axis.

Really like your victory cities chart. Simple but effective.

@The-Captain Yes, we use the OOB Victory Cities as well as the Economic Victory conditions. Both seem like a fair way to win.

Yes, I heavily defended Europe mainland so the US decided to take over Norway instead and build a Minor IC that they upgraded to a Heavy Industry 1 Unit.

It’s hard to see the German 3rd Panzer Army flag with the angle I took the picture (my bad). It’s currently protecting the coast and located in Normandy/Bordeaux.

At the moment there’s only 1 Waffen-SS unit in Holland/Belgium, and unfortunately Germany isn’t setup to make any more in the upcoming turn.

Thanks for your compliments & interest!

@mkgionet

yea, only original Factories can be upgraded to Heavy Industry and only the original owner can upgrade it, so Norway can’t be upgraded.

Since you guys playing ftf, I know a while back, The Captain had some rulebooks he was giving out.
I think maybe you had to pay postage but otherwise production cost was free. I don’t remember for sure.

I have a couple windows open, with one on the table of contents and the other to scroll for the answer.
The Captain says they always have the rulebook present when they play as well.

It’s somewhat complex, as you already know, so it’s easy to miss stuff. I’ve been playing or working on the triplea mod almost daily for the last three years, yea i don’t do much in life anymore lol, but just had a couple errors pointed out by Victory that we had been playing wrong.

Anyway, just a long winded way of saying i don’t mean to sound critical of your game play :)

Rock On

P Out

@barnee Thanks Barnee, we totally overlooked that. Will downgrade it now so we can at least play correctly moving forward. We have all the rules printed out but it’s easy to miss something when there are so many.

@mkgionet yea it’s easy to miss stuff. I still do after three years :)

Captain got a revised rule book out as well, in case you don’t have that one.

Global 1940,
First game report of 2024.

This is the second last game report of this game.

Players:
Axis: Beserker
Allies: Cornelis Post

Ipc Income. ( without bonus )

Axis 98
Allies 171

Germany:
From Early 1940, Germany, attacks the British navy, in the first round. After this germany dedicated all his military for operation Middle East. Did only build two U-boats so far.
In Early 1941 germany attacks Russia.
The Germans fights successfully with Italian forces in the Middle East.
Massive troops, paratroopers and a panzer general are ready to set foot in Syria.
Massive battles to come in the Middle East.

Soviet Union:
The Sovjets where attacked in the first round by Japan. This was a surprise attack.
Butt the Russians held ground in the following turn and take out all Japanese land forces. Also the allies sent 3 AA guns to buryatia, to destroy 3 Japanese aircraft in round 2.

Japan:
The Japanse invaded Russia in round 1 which activated the Mongolian pact.
No Japanese operations where held in the pacific so far.

China, is doing great so far, butt needs airsupport

United States:

The US build a massive fleet in the pacific and the Atlantic.
In the 4 round, The US take out the Caroline islands.

United Kingdom:
The UK is fighting a war of attrition in Europe, with massive small scale attacks to weaken the axis.
In the first rounds the British were withdrawing everywhere for the big axis treat.

The British reinforcements all positions slowly successfully to counter the axis in the upcoming rounds.

In round 4 the British attack the Italian fleet in the Mediterranean Sea which led to the end of the English and the Italian fleet.

Italy.

Italy is fighting successfully with Germany in Afrika/Middle East. With the blitz krieg tactic and being backed up by the luftwaffe, the English need to retreat many times.

Anzac.

Because of no Japanese operations in the pacific.
Anzac is becoming stronger.
Anzac will soon join the US navy in the Caroline islands. And will fight a war of attrition.

These pictures show the military situation in round 4 late 1941