What to do next in the Murmansk Front?

[yop73]

I didn't say I was going to hold them during spring and summer, but the attack will *probably* interrup German plans in the summer for convoy-bashing.

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by yop73
I didn't say I was going to hold them during spring and summer, but the attack will *probably* interrup German plans in the summer for convoy-bashing.

Exactly! This plan will succeed if attacks against convoys are disrupted. IF we Hold Hammerfest that will be a bonus but right now the goal is German attack on convoy disruption.

Glory in battle is fine, capturing and holding cities is fine.

But remember one thing Comrades in War the Amatuers talk about Strategy and the Experts talk Logistics. Because without Logistics there IS NO WAR MAKING ABILITY!

Thats what these convoys are all about enhancing our logistics capability.

You know what you are doing YOP. Just make sure you stay at least one hex away from those ships!

[Bossy20000]

No banana option AND asking if Murmansk is part of the Rodina? Comrade Yopov, are you sure you haven't got an attack of insanity? We know you as a very good commander, but this is no excuse for talking like this! An apology should be made to the brave citizens of Russia and Murmansk in particular!

For all other people here, our brave soldiers will voluntarily die for the Rodina, IF this is necesaary! We will do our best to save them, but the country and the Party come first! Let there be no doubt about that.

For Russia and the Party!

[The ANZAC]

Attack Hammerfest if you want, I'll be waiting to see what happens when summer comes around. I think it doesn't serve any benefit whatsoever and Hammerfest will be nondefendable in the summer when the germans regain their strength. Yes, you may gain money, and sure it is better than inactivity, so I guess go for it, but if it fails don't be surprised

[yop73]

If it fails, I at least can say that I tried.
It's better to try something and to see it failed than just wait and sit till the Germans are all over the place.

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by The ANZAC
Attack Hammerfest if you want, I'll be waiting to see what happens when summer comes around. I think it doesn't serve any benefit whatsoever and Hammerfest will be nondefendable in the summer when the germans regain their strength. Yes, you may gain money, and sure it is better than inactivity, so I guess go for it, but if it fails don't be surprised

Im just kind of curious comrade do you understand the concept of a diversion?

[The ANZAC]

Damn! I knew they missed something in the People's Officer Training Corps teaching curriculum! Uh-oh, hope I don't get purged for that....

yeah, I undersand, but will it really draw off german units? It won't draw units from the main fronts in Mother Russia and although it may help convoys nearing murmansk, it will do little to relieve those farther out in the atlantic.

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by The ANZAC
yeah, I undersand, but will it really draw off german units? It won't draw units from the main fronts in Mother Russia and although it may help convoys nearing murmansk, it will do little to relieve those farther out in the atlantic.

Thats the hope, even if all the Red Guards get strafed and destroyed in one turn. That effectily takes them out of attacking convoys for the that turn and the next turn because they will return to base to heal.

Since we lost our first TWO convoys (2 trade units and 2 armored cars total) if we take the pressure off for two turns that would be a great help.

Plus That Devil Hitler will have a $hit fit if we actually capture Hammerfest! Now isn't that a delightfull thought!

[Bossy20000]

Plus, if we get the battle for hammerfest going for some time, the city might disappear, leaving the Germans with no close airbase! This would benefit the Murmansk front greatly! We need the money these convoys bring us, plus the extra military units (we could use these to attack Finnland AND reinforce Leningrad and the surrounding cities.

We should at least try it!

[The ANZAC]

I stand corrected

[yop73]

So, with everybody in favor of the attack, I'll do it.

[Bossy20000]

Go for it comrade, the thoughts of the Rodina will be with you and your men.

For the Rodina and the Party!

[PinkyGen]

I understand the attack will only be of two Red Guards, their comrades too weak to move. If they go, our prayers .... errr.... "will" goes with them.

[EZRhino]

For some reason AI stukas dont need to land every turn.
They will still be able to attack convoys.

[conmcb25]

Really they dont have to land. Thats EVIL!

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