The Struggle for Europe PBEM

[klesh]

[Marko]

[Case]

The floodgates are creaking

Manstein Leads AG Vistula to Safety

In a bold operation, Field Marshal Von Manstien has flown into the Krakow pocket, and has lead many of its defenders to the safety of the German frontiers. These expericanced troops and airmen will provide vital reinforcements for the coming decisive battle. In recognition of his achievements, Hitler has appointed Von Manstien commander of the newly formed Army Group South. Hitler himself has taken command of Army Group North, which bears the task of defending Germany's vital capital and industral heartland against the Soviet barbarians.

Cry of 'All for the Front' Sparks Enthusiastic Responce

In light of the unprecedented national crisis, the German people are happily parting with their luxuries so that the war of national surival may continue. In recent months, gangs of enthusiastic citizens have gutted luxurious facilities such as cinemas and harbours, and have sent the resulting raw materials to the mighty German armaments factories.
The fruits of these labours are begining to be seen in the masses of brand new Pz IVs and FW-190s which are now rolling off the production lines.

[Case]

*bump* for Kalmer

[Kalmer]

No news from Turkey.

[Grothgar]

Spain is all quiet, the cruiser attack on ponta del garda was repulsed with heavy losses, a new cruiser is being built. The soldiers are getting really pissed off.

[The ANZAC]

Naples Seized

After HMS Howe, which received heavy fire, bombarded the shore batteries and emplacements, troops of the British 8th Army surged out from Taranto and secured the city with minimal resistance. More reinforcements are on their way.

Also Split was seized as the move up the Adriatic continues.

[Case]

...and now comes the Soviet turn

[klesh]

September of 1941, a chill is in the air.

In September of this month, Marshal Vasily Kleshnikov met with Bernard Montegomery in British-held Sarajevo to discuss the future of Allied Operations. Unfortunately no French representatives were present, however, accomodations were made for action on their part in the comming battles.

It was here that Kleshnikov turned over control of the town of Rejika to the British Army. This allows for more fluidity for the Brits, as they may now close on Northern Italy, with an unbroken supply line.

In the centre, General Andrikov closed the door on the Kracow Corridor. The city was held by fanatical SS infantry divisions which guarded the rivercrossings with suicidal tenacity. We simply overwhelmed them. The centre of the front has now been sured up with the flanks.

It seems Hitler has now given the order for his surrounded troops to fight on to the death for Greater Germany. The Soviet Union promises no quarter for Germans who continue to resist.

In the north, General Pruknitsky attacked the Königsberg salient. The ancient East Prussian city was also defended to the death, but the weigth of tank forces approaching from Vilnius as well as Warsaw was too much. Our forces eleminated the last pockets of resistance at dusk on September 14th.

Pruknitsky also ordered the Red Airforce to once again attack and eliminate German bombers over our territories. Yet another 'hit and run' attack was excecuted as well, upon the city of Poznan. It was ungarrisoned by the Germans, and remains ungarrisoned at this time.

Stalin has sent out Order #257 of this war. He has declared an end to the summer offensive with the suring up of the front achieved this month. Units are to hold steadfast, eleminating any German attacks untill a resumption of offensive action is ordered.

In other Red Army affairs, the supply divisions are receiving more and more requisitions for valenki, woolen pants, long underwear and other cold weather gear. It seems that a chill is in the air, and winter shall not be far away.

-Vasily Kleshnikov.

[klesh]

And here's the map.

-VK.

[The ANZAC]

*Look at the mideast*

[Marko]

New front opened against Germany!

French army landed in Southern France and liberated Marseille, Toulon and Toulouse.

Hopefully the new front helps our Soviet and British allies on their way toward Berlin and Rome.

[Grothgar]

I must say im impressed with frances resiliance in this PBEM, although, and no offense intended, but the first german player, from reports, didnt exactly play the best game. I would like to play this again, maybe with a later version???, and with the same players as now. But anyway this game isnt finnished so play on

[klesh]

Well actually Gary, Pap had himself some impressive victories. I was in on the defense of the Maginot and Low Countries, and Marko and Anzac were pretty confident they had a nice defensive network going, there was talk of stalemating the Germans. But no, Pap was able to rip through and take care of everything he needed to on time. Now I don't know what his plans were after France, but I think he had a decent ammount of his preplaced units still active. However, these were in France obviously, not the east front.

I told him (Pap) I didn't want to fight. I lied.
We're talking national security here, you know. I'm gonna pull no punches, espescially against the Nazi's.

I felt bad attacking Case 2 turns into his stepping into the German game, but in all honesty the attack's date was planned from turn 1. I was invading no matter who controlled the germans in Dec 1940, so no hard feelings Nick.

I consider my situation as a bug. I am certainly not Xin Yu, and am really not even that good a CivII player in general. I think it should be made, from the designer's perspective, impossible to have the situation I have now. I have told Marko what I did to get where I am, so hopefully he'll feel the need to change it somehow.

-FMK.

[Darius871]

That's exactly what I've been thinking too reading this thread; something's gotta be wrong with Russia making huge conquests in mid to late 1941!