The Struggle for Europe PBEM

[Grothgar]

FMK i think your being modest, because while your not Xin Yu, your pretty damn good in your own right.
And as for the disposition of the German units, from my conversations with Case it seems that Pap had gathered over 100 units on the spannish border so i think i know what his plans were. Then of course he quit and Case took over and then Russia invaded so he had to shift all those units to the eastern front.
He was about to make a huge counter attack on your forces FMK but then ANZAC invaded northern france and he had to move lots of his forces to stem that.
But still impressive playing by everyone, i have my own surprise to spring in a few turns, and youll never guess whats going to happen.

[The ANZAC]

So if I had invaded a few turns later it might have succeeded besides the fact the RAF was using antiquated tactics

You shouldn't have told us that, Grothgar

[Grothgar]

Well its in the past now, so theres no harm. Anyone can tellthat germanys days are numbered, its just who will be the rulers of europe when they are gone.

[The ANZAC]

Also, what is that Spanish freighter doing off my coast? It isn't landing on Ireland or Britain I hope

[klesh]

Its probably just circling as the troops wait for spain to build another cruiser.

-FMK.

[Case]

Originally posted by Field Marshal Klesh
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.

As Grothgar said, most of the German army was on the Spanish border or in the southern French ports. As a result, I think that Pap's strategy was to invade Spain and North Africa. As soon as I took over I started rushing these units to the Eastern Front, but it appears to have been a case of too little too late.

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.

None whatsoever. To be totally honest, I'm hugely enjoying fighting a desperate defencive battle

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.

Don't be harsh on yourself - your strategy has been extreamly effective. As soon as I'm ready to meet one of your attacks, you launch another attack somewhere else along the front.
BTW, on the turn that you invaded Poland, I was going to invade the Baltic States.

[Case]

8th Army 'Knocked for Six'

In a brilliant conteroffencive overseen by General Manstein, troops of Army Group South have crushed the lead elements of the British 8th Army. Following this victory, the town of Rjecka was burnt to the ground in order to deny British troops shelter over the coming winter.

Luftwaffe, Kiegsmarine Slaughter British Shipping

The Royal Navy has been punished for it's aparent belief that the war has come to an end. No less then 3 fully laden convoys have been destroyed by German bombers and submarines.

Suicide Pilots Humble Soviet Tankers

Following personal inspiration by Adolf Hitler and his SS guards, the crews of 2 Luftwaffe bomber squadrons have departed on suicide runs against the Soviet invadors. The brave bombermen are reported to have sold their lives dearly, destroying no less then 5 Soviet T-34 divisions outside Koingsburg and Wroclaw.

New German Forces Crowd the Front Lines!

The massive German mobalistion Campaign continues to bear fruit, with litterally dozens of new divisions either joining the front line nearing the end of their training . While things look grim, the German people do not plan on surrendering any time soon!

[klesh]

You're up, Kalmer.

[Kalmer]

No news.

[Grothgar]

Ok im in america at the moment bvisiting my uncle, so i wont be able to play my turn until thursday as thats when i get back

[klesh]

Cool, where at? Come on over and we'll hit the pubs Gary!

[Grothgar]

Im in NC Klesh, and it might be a bit late seeing as im going home tommorow but thanx for the kind offer

[Grothgar]

The spannish government withdraws the transport to placate the british administration. There just moving around, you do know how long it takes for spain to build a cruiser right lol.

[The ANZAC]

Trieste, Brest, and Cherbourg seized!

In Operation Belligerence, a massive invasion of France was launched and the sealing of the Italian peninsula is commencing....

[klesh]

October of 1941

Per order #257, the Soviet Army conducted no offensive operations this month. Tanks and planes are being refit for the upcomming Grand Winter Offensive.

Vasily Kleshnikov would like to personally thank the French army, and the entrety of the French nation for their continued resilience in fighting the Germans. Congradulations are in order for the ongoing battles to free their homeland!

Soviet mountain troops have begun searching the easternmost Alps for Mussolini, having heard rumors of his departure from Rome fearing its emminent capture.

-Vaslili Kleshnikov.