Jercules (Axis) vs. BigBadBruce (Allies)

[Jercules]

Now that I've had my moment of foolishness, I must compliment you on being one of the better 'allies' players I have come across. It's astonishing how few realize the necessity of using India and the majority of US IPCs against Japan, which can win the game with only 6 VC's--2 of which they start with, another 2 of which come very easily (Manila and Hong Kong). I have never been in such bad shape in the Pacific by J8.

Had you not been so cute with Russia, and your luck so atrocious, with the state of things in the Pacific and the U.S. poised to take Rome, I would be in very dire straits. As it stands, this may become my first ever 'Europe' axis victory (and just like you, I'm undefeated as the axis 1vs1).

Please take none of that as a presumption that this affair is over. I'm prepared for many more turns of fun...


J8 - 37 IPCs

PURCHASES
-1 trans. (7)
-2 mech (
-1 tank (6)
-2 dd (16)

COMBAT
-4 tanks (KSU), 1 f. (KWA), 1 tac. (sz20) vs. KSI
-1 tac. (KWA) sinks sz39
-2 BB vs. 1 dd and possible fighter (scramble decision required)

KSI

Rolls: 5@3 1@4; Total Hits: 4

5@3: (2, 1, 2, 5, 1)1@4: (6)

Rolls: 3@2; Total Hits: 0

3@2: (4, 6, 5)

[Jercules]

Lucky lucky.

scramble decision required for sz26

[Jercules]

Actually, you know what, I'm just gonna go ahead and assume no scramble. 99% of the time, no one has issue. Of course, if you do, please do not hesitate...

Rolls: 2@4; Total Hits: 0

2@4: (5, 5)

Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 0

1@2: (5)

[Jercules]

Rolls: 2@4; Total Hits: 1

2@4: (6, 1)

Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 0

1@2: (5)

[Jercules]

NC
-KSI planes land in KWA
-2 tac., 1 f., 2 bomber from Car. to KWA
-2 inf. from FIC to KWA
-1 ac with 1 f., 1 dd, 1 trans. (which grabs an inf. and art. from Malaya) to sz38, catchs sz39 tac.
-2 trans. from sz33 to sz6; take 1 art., 1 inf. to Japan

PLACEMENTS
-1 trans., 2 dd in sz6
-all land in Kwangtung

COLLECTS
39 - 4 (convoy) = 35 IPCs

[Jercules]

Forgot a few NC, sorry.
-Stalingrad units to Caucasus
-Caucasus units to NwP

[BigBadBruce]

Now that I've had my moment of foolishness, I must compliment you on being one of the better 'allies' players I have come across. It's astonishing how few realize the necessity of using India and the majority of US IPCs against Japan, which can win the game with only 6 VC's--2 of which they start with, another 2 of which come very easily (Manila and Hong Kong). I have never been in such bad shape in the Pacific by J8.

Had you not been so cute with Russia, and your luck so atrocious, with the state of things in the Pacific and the U.S. poised to take Rome, I would be in very dire straits. As it stands, this may become my first ever 'Europe' axis victory (and just like you, I'm undefeated as the axis 1vs1).

Please take none of that as a presumption that this affair is over. I'm prepared for many more turns of fun...

You're a strong player too and I really like this game. Actually it's the first time I'm so behind in Europe. With normal stats I would have been able to retake Moscow after Germany's push. At first I was going to take Italy... but not so sure now, it will be easy for you to take back Rome and I don't have backups.

I agree it's not done... but I have to be very careful because I'm clearly underdog. If I take back Egypt, then I buy some time.

In any case, this game is excellent and you're surely in my top list when I'll looking for a player!

[BigBadBruce]

Good presumption, I would have not sacrifice a ftr against 2 BB.

Oh! and Excellent one with Staline photo.   

[BigBadBruce]

USA 8 - Normandy, at last.

PURCHASES (74)
AC(16) + Tac(11) + 3Sub(18) + 2Tr(14) + 2Inf(6) + 2Art(8.) = 73, save 1


COMBAT MOVES
#1 Normandy (empty)
GIB : 2Inf, 3Art, 5Arm via 8Tr z
Note : 2Anzac Inf are also in those ships, 3rd US Inf is loaded in GIB but unload in ENG(Non combat moves)

#2 z6 (2DD, 3Tr)
HAW : Ftr

ATT :

Rolls: 1@3; Total Hits: 1

1@3: (2)

DEF :

Rolls: 2@2; Total Hits: 0

2@2: (5, 4)

[BigBadBruce]

  Goal was to smooth for Anzac to destroy... but GO US AIRFORCE!

#2 z6 - Round 2
ATT : Ftr

Rolls: 1@3; Total Hits: 1

1@3: (2)

DEF : DD

Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 1

1@2: (1)

[BigBadBruce]

#2 z6
Fail, but both DD sunk, just 3TR remains


NON COMBAT MOVES
z91 > z110 : AC, BB, DD
EUS > z110 : 2Ftr
EUS > ENG  : 4SB
z91 > ENG  : Ftr, Tac
z91 > z93  : Tr with Anzac Inf
z91 > z112  : Tr with Anzac Inf
z110 > ENGL : Inf
EUS > z10  : Ftr

PLACES NEW UNITS
WUS : AC, Tac, 3Sub
EUS : 2Tr, 2Inf, 2Art

COLLECT :  = 56 + 25(NO#1,2,4,5) + 1Saved - 1Convoy(Hawaii) = 81 - SHOUT! I forgot to take NO#2 last round 

[BigBadBruce]

CHINA 8 - Chang Kaï-chek wrath in progress!

PURCHASES (25)
Art(4), 7Inf(21)

COMBAT MOVES

#1 Kiangsu (empty)
SHA : Inf

NON COMBAT MOVES
KWE > HUN : 2Inf
YUN > HUN : 3Inf, 2Art, Ftr
HOP > ANH : Inf
SIK > SHE : Inf

PLACE NEW UNITS
TSI : Inf
KAN : Inf
HUN : Art, 5Inf

COLLECT : 21 + 6(NO#1) + 0Saved = 27

[BigBadBruce]

UK 8

PURCHASES
BB + AC repaired z92
London (39) : 5Inf(12), 2Art(8.), AA(5), 2Tr(14) = 39, save 0
Calcutta(12) : Repair(2), 2Inf(6), Art(4) = 12, save 0

COMBAT MOVES
#1 EGYPT (12Inf, 2Art, 3Arm) : 33
SUD : 6Inf, Art, Arm
S.Af: 2SB
z80 : 2Cr, bombard from z81
C.Pe: Inf, Arm via Tr z80
GIB : Art via Tr z92
MALT: Inf via Tr z92
z92 : BB, Cr Bombard from z98

#2 French Indo China (empty)
SIA : Inf

#3 Trans-Jordan (empty)
C.Pe: Arm blitz thru Iraq

#4 Malaya (Art)
SHM : 2Inf, Art

[BigBadBruce]

UK 8

PURCHASES
BB + AC repaired z92
London (39) : 5Inf(12), 2Art(8.), AA(5), 2Tr(14) = 39, save 0
Calcutta(12) : Repair(2), 2Inf(6), Art(4) = 12, save 0

COMBAT MOVES
#1 EGYPT
ATT : 8Inf, 2Art, 3Arm, 2SB, 3Cr+2BB bombard

Rolls: 6@1 4@2 3@3 2@4 3@3 2@4; Total Hits: 10

6@1: (1, 4, 1, 2, 2, 6)4@2: (3, 2, 5, 2)3@3: (5, 2, 5)2@4: (3, 3)3@3: (3, 4, 5)2@4: (1, 2)

DEF : 12Inf, 2Art, 3Arm

Rolls: 14@2 3@3; Total Hits: 5

14@2: (5, 6, 3, 6, 1, 3, 5, 3, 6, 3, 3, 6, 1, 3)3@3: (1, 3, 3)

#4 Malaya
ATT : 2Inf, Art

Rolls: 1@1 2@2; Total Hits: 1

1@1: (4)2@2: (4, 2)

DEF : Art

Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 0

1@2: (5)

[BigBadBruce]

Oups.. forgot to delete purchases from my copy/paste

#1 EGYPT - Round 2
ATT : 3Inf, 2Art, 3Arm, 2SB

Rolls: 1@1 4@2 3@3 2@4; Total Hits: 2

1@1: (4)4@2: (4, 3, 3, 5)3@3: (2, 4, 6)2@4: (5, 1)

DEF : 2Inf, 2Art, 3Arm

Rolls: 4@2 3@3; Total Hits: 3

4@2: (5, 3, 1, 3)3@3: (3, 1, 5)

#4 Malaya
TWOL