Global 1940 & 1943 Expansions Game Reports

[The Captain]

@barnee

Great news - welcome to crockett :-)

Keep up the good fight - tons of Fun & Challenge

[crockett36]

@The-Captain Thank you Sir!

[Cornelis Post]

Global 1940, No. 1 Game Report:

This is the only game report of this game.

This Global 1940 Game Report is played according to the tournament rules:

Exception 1:
In Section II, the following units & rules are not included:

Increased Ship Building in the Pacific Theatre (US & Japan)
German Atlantic Wall Fortifications
Exception 2:
In Section V (Optional Rules) the following units & rules are not included:

German Volkssturm
German King Tiger unit
Heavy Waffen-SS Panzer unit
Rocket units
US Heavy Transporter unit
German Type XXI U-Boat unit
Exception 3:
The following Optional Rules are included:

FLAK Tower unit
Strict Neutral rules & units
Note:
Combat Engineer units are not included, due to the fact that play testing has not yet been completed.

Desert Army is included - but did not see action during this game.

This weekends Global 1940 two-player game ended Friday, 28 March Here is a brief situation report:

Players:
Axis: CC
Allies: The Captain

Early 1940:
Germany:
Germany is building up transports and landingcrafts.

France and Southern France are captured. Finland & Bulgaria joins Germany.

Allied fleets in sz 110 & 111 are eliminated.

Soviet Union:
The Soviets build up with a mixed unit combination of Paratroopers, Commissar, Tank, Artillery and Elite Infantry. also a lot of Mines.

Massive re-organization plus troop movement by Strategic Rail Movement.

Japan:
The japenese produced 1 factory 2 transports and 1 elite infantry.

Opening attacks in China.

Re-organization of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

United States:
Build up & re-organization in the Pacific.

All US factories are producing a maximum of 3 units, earmarked for use in the Pacific.

China:
Chinese units counter attack and capture Yunnan.

United Kingdom:
The UK reinforced Londen massive.
Re-organization in both Europe & Pacific theatres.

Italy:
Italy takes out the French Navy.
and clear the meds.

ANZAC:
Re-organization & build up of Naval & Air units.

France:
is doing great.

• 1 French fighter from London destroys 2 cruisers and survives the game.

Late 1940

Germany.

builds up 1 waffen army and builds a heavy battleship including 2 transports in the meds.
also germany produces 5 air transports.
no further attacks in the second round.

Russia

Is building up a vast amount of mines,
also all Russian troops takes strategic locations to fend of any attack.

Japanese

The japanese is only attacking in China,
and is organizing its fleet to attack in the 3e round.

The US

is building up units to kill Germany first, almost all money goes the Europe theater, the entire game.

UK

the UK retakes all original country’s from italy in Africa.

Situation in the end of round 3

Germany is building up a army group in the middle east,
The Japanese are sending units to reinforce the italians and germans in Africa.

In Round 3 the Japanese sends a part of his navy to seazone 58. This makes it possible to attack at multiple positions next round.
This forces the allies player to blockade all directions to fend off an enemy invasion.

The Japanese captured the money islands in the next rounds (also China was captured )
Butt slowly US and Anzac transport liberated the money islands.
A war of attrition was held.

The Japanese prepared to take the Phillipennes
Butt this island was heavily reinforced with fighter units.
The Japanese attacked butt lost 13-18 land based units. They captured the islands butt lost to many troops, to continue the fight and re-capture the money islands.

After the russians army consricption the Axis powers in the Europe Theater where slowly destroyed and Pushed back

Because of the heavy investment in units in africa and the middle east,
soon the eastern front collapsed.
The UK and the US including Russia attacked Germany every round massively.
In round 10 The German’s decided to take over Italy.
and captured Egypt again with heavy losses for the British player.

Butt in this Round after the Japenese the Allies took as much as country’s as they could get.

**This was a very skilled and strategic planned operation, The Allies waited for the Germans to take over. They Allies where counting the ipc tracker on a massive scale.

So the Russians captured country’s deep in the German homeland.

The US captured the Atlantic coast including Holland , Norway Danmark including French. And Normandy.

The UK captured southern France.

The Anzac Captured the last money islands.

So after this Round the allies have like 200 ipc plus on the ipc tracker.
So a economic victory was a fact.

Fun Fact: there is a waffen army fighting in China in the final round.
**

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[barnee]

@Cornelis-Post said in Global 1940 & 1943 Expansions Game Reports:

France:
is doing great.

Vive le Francais

lol

Nice report :)

[The Captain]

Global 1940, No. 17 Game Report:

This is the only post in the No. 17 Game Report.

Players:
Axis: Traesko
Allies: The Captain

Germany:
From Early 1940, Germany prepared for a Fullscale Attack on the Soviet Union.
Infantry, Panzer Armies and Waffen-SS Armies were marched up along the entire Eastern Front.

Small scale production of U-Boat units kept the United Kingdom busy in the Med. and the Atlantic.

Soviet Union:
As the Germans were clearly preparing for a Massive Assault on the Soviet Union, the Soviets produced their maximum number of 9 Soviet Guard Infantry units as well as 26 Red Army Conscription Infantry units.

Most of the Eastern Front was heavily defended In Depth with Mines. This strategy proofed to be costly for the German Frontline units - during both Combat Movement and Non-Combat Movement.

The Soviets planned for a Static Defense in order to make each captured territory as costly as possible to the Germans.

Japan:
In Early 1941 Japan launched a large scale invasion of several islands in the Pacific.
Fighting was still ongoing in China.
The Japanese Navy was expanded massively - but scattered across the southern part og the Pacific to support amphibious assaults on most islands.

United States:
In Early 1941 the United States activated the US National Guard due to a Japanese attack on the Philippines.
US Naval units & troops attacked Italian occupied Morroco and hunted down several German U-Boat units in the Atlantic.

United Kingdom:
As German U-Boat units were gradually eliminated in the Atlantic and UK forces occupied the Money Islands in the Pacific, the UK economy was strongly increased.
The Industrial Complex in India was producing at its maximum during the entire War.

As Japanese troops captured Borneo, Celebes and Kwangtung the UK economy was reduced, but the production still kept going on in India.

Italy:
Italian Naval & Air units managed to clear the Med from Allied surface Warships.
North Africa was captured by skillfull planned Italian attacks.
The Italian economy was strong in Late 1940 and Early 1941.

ANZAC:
As UK troopes occupied the Money Islands in the Pacific, a continuous flow of ANZAC troops were transported to those islands - by Naval Transport units and Air Transport units.

This proofed to be an impossible task for the Japanese troops to overcome - and Sumatra, Malaya & Java stayed on Allied hands the entire War.

Early 1943:
German troops were halted on the Eastern Front.

Soviet troops captured Iraq, Italian Somaliland, Ethiopia, Tobruk, Libya and Finland.
Soviet Paratrooper units also captured Bulgaria and Slovakia Hungary.
At the same time the Soviets launched counter attacks against German forces on the Eastern Front.

Japanese troops captured all of China - but all supply lines were scarcely protected and vulnerable to enemy attacks.

United States launched attacks in the Pacific against thinly held Japanese islands.
At the same time the US attacked Western Germany - and eliminated most German units. The backbone og the German defense in Western Germany was the1st. Waffen-SS Army.
This Waffen-SS Army suffered casualties - and the surviving Waffen-SS units were now left alone to face an imminent Massive UK Amphibious Assault in Western Germany.

United Kingdom launched attacks in southern China - liberating several Chinese territories - and pushed Japanese Infantry units, Air units and Tank units back towards their factory sites in Kiangsu and Shantung.
Western Germany was captured by strong UK forces.

The End: Early 1944
At the beginning of Early 1944, the total Allied Economy reached 201 IPC on the Expanded National Production Chart.

Strong Soviet forces pushed forward deep into China - and the Soviet 1st Army Group in Eastern Poland was heavily supported by strong Tank & Infantry forces - ready for the Final Assault on Berlin.

The Axis resistance simply collapsed under the enormous pressure from Allied forces.

The following pictures show the Military Situation at the beginning of Germanys turn in Early 1944.

[Cornelis Post]

Global 1940, No. 2 Game Report:

This is the only game report of this game.

This Global 1940 Game Report is played according to the tournament rules:

Exception 1:
In Section II, the following units & rules are not included:

Increased Ship Building in the Pacific Theatre (US & Japan)
German Atlantic Wall Fortifications
Exception 2:
In Section V (Optional Rules) the following units & rules are not included:

German Volkssturm
German King Tiger unit
Heavy Waffen-SS Panzer unit
Rocket units
US Heavy Transporter unit
German Type XXI U-Boat unit
Exception 3:
The following Optional Rules are included:

FLAK Tower unit
Strict Neutral rules & units
Note:
Combat Engineer units are not included, due to the fact that play testing has not yet been completed.

Desert Army is included - but did not see action during this game.

This weekends Global 1940 two-player game ended Friday, 28 March Here is a brief situation report:

Players:
Axis: Dark Knight
Allies: CC

In the early stage of the game.
Round 1/3

Germany

Germany builds up 6 landing crafts in the first round together with 6 waffen infantry and 2 waffen artillery.
Germany was preparing for Sealion
Germany captured Paris, Normandy, Southern France and Finland and Yugoslavie.

Russia

Russia prepared for an German invasion all troops joined together in Bryanks.
Russia bought 4 paratroopers and Mines on a massive scale.

Japan

The Japenese bought 2 minor industry in China in the first round, The Japanese fought only in China in the first 3 rounds.

US

The US is building landingcrafts and armoured infantry on a massive scale to reinforce Russia in the Pacific in a strategic well planned operation.

UK

The UK build 1 carrier and 2 destroyers together with infantry those units where all placed in london, Because of the heavy build up of German landingcrafts.
All surviving British ships moved to seazone 92 in the first round.
In the second round the british navy was send to seazone 110.
2 carriers battleship and 2 cruisers together with four planes and 2 destroyers.

Italy and Anzac and France are all preparing their forces to attack in further rounds.

Inportant events which took place in round 3-6.

Germany attacked in round 3 the UK navy which was in seazone 110.

Germany attacked with:

1 Battleship
1 Cruiser
3 Subs
5 fighter units
5 tactical bomber
2 strategic bombers

The UK defended with:

2 carriers
7 fighter units ( 3 fighters are scrambled )
1 Battleship
2 Cruiser
2 Destroyers

**Germany won the battle, however only:

2 Fighters and 2 Bombers survived the Battle, this was the end for the luftwaffe for the rest of the game…** no reinforcements in air was build during this game.

Russia

Russia moved 1 mec infantry in a British transport which sailed to seazone 76
Russia captured with this Mec infantry:

**Italian somalialand
Ethiopia
Tobruk

Also Iraq was captured early in the game.

later on the Russians captured Finland.**
because of this Russia was very rich the entire game.

The Japanese

after Japan took out China in round 5
All Japanese units are send to India.
because of this and the lack of units produced there in the early stages of the game India was taken by Japan.
The Japanese bought a huge navy.
and in the end of this game the Japanese where able to capture Manilla.
with heavy losses on both sides.

The US

The US launched an massive army in Sovjet far east.
This concluded of:

8 landingcrafts
5 tanks
4 armoured infantry
1 US marine
1 artillery
3 mec infantry

These units where a pain in the ass for the Japanese the entire game and liberated China in the final stages of this Game.

NOTE The Game ended in early 1945.
because of lack of time.

Final stages of the Game

At the end of this game:

The Allies where on the offensive on a massive scale.
Russia together with the US liberated China.

Germany was fighting on all sides of his borders,
with almost no air units left it was hard to counter all attacks.
Germany could not take over italy because of 1 italian artillery on vacation in Morroco.

Still Germany had an decent army on the eastern front butt could not push forward because The russians simply outnumberd the Germans.

The UK was sending a huge army to India to recapture it…
in Early 1945 the game ended because there was no time to complete the game.
( had to cath the plane) butt it was a very good game.
So the game in this point was a draw.

However, if the game had continued for like 3-5
The Allies were in my opinion on the winning hand.

Really looking forward to play next time.

The following pictures shows the situation in early 1945:

[The Captain]

@Cornelis-Post

As I watched the game, it was clear that the Allies were gradually getting the upper hand.

By Early 1945, the Axis were no longer in a position to launch any offensive operations that could turn the tide.

Cornelis - is it possible t turn the pictures in your game report, so it is easier to overlook them ?
It is difficult to get a clear view, when the pictures are laying on their side…

[Cornelis Post]

@The-Captain

Hi Captain,

Rotated the pictures.

*As I watched the game, it was clear that the Allies were gradually getting the upper hand.

By Early 1945, the Axis were no longer in a position to launch any offensive operations that could turn the tide.*

Yes, also note that italy was down to 10 ipc every round because of the massive convoy raiding.

[The Captain]

@Cornelis-Post

A question to your pictures:

The second last picture shows that Finland is controlled by Germany - but the third last picture shows that the Soviet Union controls Finland…

Which picture is correct - and are all the other pictures from Early 1945 ?

We recommend that the pictures in any Game Report should follow this procedure:

• First picture: ENPC - to show the IPC Level and Year & Season.
  In this way it is easy to any viewer to clearly see what is the Economic Situation and also to locate the round which the following pictures show.
• Second picture: Army Boards, The Atlantic, America, Africa and the western part of the Eastern Front.
• Third picture: Eastern Front and all the way to India/Asia
• Fourth picture: India and all the way to the most eastern part of the game board (Pacific etc.)

The second, third and fourth pictures must include the game board from its most southern part to the most northen part.

In this way, the entire game board is documented in an orderly, simple & systematic fashion.

[barnee]

Game 3 barnee vs Trout

Game:1940

Axis:barnee
Allies:Trout

Playing Time: 27 days

Game thread
https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4132/exp-game-3-barnee-vs-trout/121?page=7

Saved Game
f808531a-9999-4d63-9d62-54e77d0e6f28-exp-game-3-trout-us10.tsvg

Early 1940 - Early 1941

Germany
The Kriegsmarine builds a steady 3 U-boats per turn. They are able to sink the Canadian ships in Early 1940 as well as the Royal Navy in 110 and 111.
In Late 1940 they begin to Convoy the British Isles, as well as Nova Scotia. The Wehrmacht would take Greece and the Luftwaffe would produce a Air Fleet Commander.
Early 1941 and 4 Fallschirmjäger Divisions along with 4 LCV’s would concentrate in Romainia. The newly formed 1st Luftflotten would deploy there as well.

Russia
The Soviets would produce a fair amount of Landmines, as well as maxing out their Paratrooper production.
An Engineer would help deploy LMs to W UKR to defend against E POL. Belarus would also arm LMs against E POL.
Far East Forces would slowly move West and Stalin would order a Commisar to keep an eye on the Red Army.

Japan
Nippon would build two Factories in China. They would focus on Armor production.
A Harbor would be built in Kwangsi and the main IJN Fleet would be stationed there. Carolines and the Home Waters would also have smaller Fleets.
The IJA would push the Chinese back to their Western Provinces.

United States
USA would destroy the Naval Base in Manila and fortify the Army units there. USS Iowa and Missourri would both launch. The Iowa in the Atlantic and the Missourri in the Pacific.
4 Trprts are off the East Coast, ready for immediate deployment.

China takes a beating from JPN and has concentrated in Kansu.

United Kingdom
Britain sinks a wounded Bismark in 111. Two U-boats are also sunk in 106. The Royal Navy declines to engage the Regia Marina, other than sinking the Italian ships off Malta.
Churchill orders the creation of 1st UK Tank.
The Italian forces in Africa are eliminated.

Italy
Italy takes a undefended Gibralter as well as Jordan. The British evacuate Egypt in Late 1940 and leave the Australian Infantry on their own. Italy easily conquers Egypt and salutes the Aussie bravery by sharing their wine with them.
Il Duce cannot contain himself and declares war on the Soviet Union in Early 1941. Both W UKR and UKR fall to him along with Bessarabia.

ANZAC
ANZAC takes Custodianship of Java and DNG, as well as upgrading their Factory in New South Wales in Late 1940.
They primarily concentrate on ground units to defend against any Japanese invasion.

France they just kinda chill.

End Early 1941

Economy and Lend Lease Units

Total Units and National Objectives
**Note **
Total Units includes Infrastructure. Looking at specific Player totals will give a good idea of the actual Forces on the map.

The Production column does not count National Objectives. You still need to add or subtract from that total for any Pacific Island Bonuses.

Late 1941 - Late 1942
Coming Soon :)

Eastern Front Early 1941 End

Update 4-29-25

Late 1941 - Late 1942

Germany
Late 1941 and the Kriegsmarine continues to launch 3 U-boats per turn. 2nd Luftflotten will also deploy.
After the Italian attack on the Soviet Union, the Fuhrer will send the Wehrmacht and Waffen Units into E POL in force.
Fallschirmjagers will take an undefended Rostov and Cauacasus.

Both small footholds in Caucasus and Rostov would fall to Soviet counterattacks. Russian Engineers would arm 3 LMs each at 100 SZ .
The Wehrmacht with strong Luftwaffe support would take Caucasus with a large LCV landing. Two of the LCVs would be empty. While they avoided the LMs one would be lost in combat.

Novgorod is taken. Skirmishers take Belarus with some casualties due to LM’s.
Army Gruppe Center forms in Belarus. The Kriegsmarine withdraws to 113 SZ except for a Escort to deny any American Bombardment in 112 SZ.
The Soviets liberate the Caucasus.

Russia
Guard Infantry would begin to form in Late 1941. Counterattacks in Rostov and Caucasus would succeed. A light attack against Italian Armor in UKR would fail with both land units being destroyed.

The Red Army would successfully counterattack all along the Eastern front in Late 1942 with the bulk of their Forces concentrated in Smolensk opposite Army Gruppe Center.
One of the Minor Fctrys would also move to Smolensk.

Japan
Nippon subjugates China in Late 1941. After their heady Victory, Tojo pushes for All out War against the Western Allies. His view prevails.

Hong Kong, the Philippines and Singapore would fall to the Japanese Blitzkrieg. Borneo and Celebes would also be conquered by the Rising Sun.

Japan would continue their assault in the South Pacific and take DNG in Late 1942. They would rebuild the destroyed Naval base in Manila.

United Staes
The Americans invest heavily in their Navy and launch a successful Operation Torch in Late 1941.
General Marshall advocates for resources for the Army and in Early 1942 the Americans begin to shift their production to land based units.

Nimitz orders Halsey to stike Iwo Jima and he is victorious. In the Atlantic GIB is liberated.
American Seabees build a Harbor on Wake Island and the Pacific Fleet concentrates there.

China
They get dusted in Late 1941 lol

United Kingdom
Britain conducts a major ASW attack in 109 sinking 2 U-boats and move their Indian Fctry underground in Late 1941.

Early 1942 and they spend 5 bucks to incorporate the French Units in London into the British Armed Forces.
Minor combats would take place and they would take Holland with a small amphibous landing.

Minor combats would continue into Late 1942 and the Naval Base in GIB would be rebuilt. A strong Anglo Fleet would be anchored in 110 SZ.

Italy
Italia would construct a Fctry in Cairo in Late 1941. A Paratrooper attack on Morrocco would fail.
They would move the Egyptian Fctry Underground in Early 1942 and continue to battle the Americans in North Africa as well as the Soviets in Ukraine.

Rome Fctry moves underground in Late 1942 and land units combined with Air take Iraq from the British.
Egypt, with German support, is heavily defended and still able to threaten offensive operations.

ANZAC
They invest heavily in their Navy with a BB and a DD. No combat takes place in Late 1941.
The Air Force would see another Ftr Wing deploy in Early 1942 and the Army would Fortify the Islands under their control.
Late 1942 and the long awaited Aircraft Carrier is launched along with a DD.
They would finally engage in combat with 3 Ftrs attacking a solo JPN DD off Java. While successful, one of the Ftrs would be lost.

France
The French Forces that joined the British Army are eager for combat and payback. A small landing in Holland succeeds and though their survival is unlikely, they are happy to finally hit back at the enemy.

End 1942

Economy

Total Units and Natinal Objectives

Eastern Front End 1942

well that one didn’t turn out that good lol. Try and do a Pacific :)

Edit
I forgot that UK got two LL DDs in 109. :)

Update 5-6-25

Early 1943 - Early 1944

Germany
In Early 43 minor combat takes place in Bryansk and Archangel. AG Center moves to Novgorod.
Late 43 a Waffen Para takes and undefended Urals shutting down Tankograd’s production. A medium size battle takes place in Archangel and AG Center would withdraw to E POL. AG South (I didn’t add the Western Front AG names for triplea) would form in Western Germany.

Early 44 the Eastern Front would be quiet with AG Center and 1st Soviet AG staring each other down. Valuable units would move from W GER to N Italy to try and prevent any USA canopener through S France to allow Montgomery and 1st UK Tank access to N Italy.

I believe that was a mistake and W GER should have been on Max Defend. I will explain in detail with pictures down below.

Russia
The Soviets would continue to skirmish with the Wehrmacht in Eastern Europe with slightly larger combats taking place in Novgorod.
Late 1943 would see an uptick in combat as German Fallschirmjager units would need to be rooted out in Caucasus, Rostov and the Urals. A decent sized Italian Force would need to be expelled in Ukraine as well.
1st AG would move into Belarus in strength.

Early 1944 Novgorod and Baltic States would be liberated and the situation in Eastern Europe would begin to stabilize.

Japan
Nippon would conduct minor naval combat in the Pacific and continue to fight over New Guinea.
They would have two strong Fleets. One in Home waters and the other off of DNG. A smaller Fleet would be in Manila in an escort role for Land units coming from Japan.

Large Infantry concentrations in India and Yunnan would stalemate each other with Armor units deployed slightly further inland.

USA
Uncle Sam partakes in the above mentioned battles with JPN while conducting minor attacks in N Africa and W Europe.
They take Normandy in Late 43 in force.

In the Atlantic they have strong Naval forces in 91 off of GIB and 110 off of London. In the Pacific, Nimitz has Halsey concentrated off of Wake with the Harbor there allowing them to threaten the main IJN Fleet in 6 SZ.

Start of American CM Early 1944

It is here that I feel the Allies missed an opportunity. Slamming everything at W GER followed up by the British doing the same would almost surely have been successful. I did not allow for the UK LCVs ( a reason to demo the Normandy Harbor but the London one made me decide not to. A mistake. ) but even if I had and not moved to N Italy, I think the Allies would still win albeit with heavier losses.

The Soviets say dam the losses and engage E POL or if the Wehrmacht has to fall back they will be threatening Romainia and the Balkans.

Hard to say for sure as big battles can be dicey and I didn’t test it out but that’s probably what I would have done. I’ll play it out in the future just to see what might have happened :)

But a quick calculation shows 31 USA hp followed by 27 for UK against 35 for the Reich.

As we shall soon see though, American High Command chose to gamble in the Pacific instead.

Update 5-8-25

UK
Early 1943 and the British will produce 6 LCVs in London. A solo Paratrooper with strong Air support would fail to take Normandy as the German Inf would acquit itself well, killing the tommie Para. Surprisingly an additional Para in London did not join in the attack.
India would continue to trade with Burma and the largest battle in Iraq would see the Brits prevail with a single Inf. The Naval Bombardment would prove key as well as heavy Air support.

Late 43 and they take Holland in a minor attack and the Iraq battle would continue with them once again taking control. In NCM, strong reinforcements would supplement the US landing in Normandy. 1st UK Tank would be among these.

Early 44 and a minor attack on Burma would fail. Iraq would stay in Italian hands as local British resources have been exhausted.
Sudan would maintain a powerful force in their standoff with the combined Axis Forces in Egypt.
The Middle East is now under complete Italian control.

Italy
1943 would see Italia invest heavily in their Army. They would continue to pressure the Soviets on the Eastern Front, taking UKR and fight in the above mentioned battles in Iraq against the British.

Late 43 would see combat continue in the Middle East with Persia falling to a Para attack. Forces withdrawing from N Africa would use their LCV to successfully take Malta.
Early 44 would see minor trading combats in UKR and S FRA.

ANZAC
ANZAC would continue to fortify Java in Early 43. In Early 44 a second CV would deploy. No combats would take place during this period.

End Early 1944

Economy

European Theatre

Pacific Theatre

Late 1944

Germany
The Reich would invest heavily in Panzers. Total War, King Tigers as well as a Waffen Heavy. A Panzerjager would also join the new Armored Forces.

Novgorod and Baltic States would fall in minor combats, with both being heavily supported by the Luftwaffe, including 2nd Luftflotten in the Baltic States.
Type XXI U-boats would begin to strike at the Allied Fleet in 110 and then return to their Subpens.

AG South in W GER would be heavily reinforced with 1st Luftflotten now stationed there and 6 Total War Panzers along with 6 Inf would also join them.

Russia
The Soviets continue the tit for tat in Novgorod and Baltic States and take NW Persia from the Italians.

Japan
They make some minor attacks in the Pacific but the main battle occurs in Novosibirsk with heavy Armor and Air units destroying a reinforced Soviet Corps.

USA
The Americans make a strong build of 2 CVs with Total War Ftrs supplemented by a large number of Infantry.

Feeling the war slipping away from them, FDR consults his top advisers. Admiral King advocates for an all out attack on IJN in their Home waters. His view prevails.
This would prove catastrophic for the US Navy and the entire American war effort.

The American attack would start poorly.

Yamamoto’s Forces would preform to their upmost abilities.

It would not end there.

Halsey’s aggressive nature left no option for retreat and pressed the attack. His men, horrified by their initial failure, do him proud and strike back hard.

It has the desired effect of slowing the Japanese defense.

The Americans would fire another devastating salvo.

Yamamoto’s response would end any chance of American victory.

The American Transports that had triggered “Home Defense” would be sunk as well and the additional Japanese Infantry would drink sake with their Navy rivals in a rare show of solidarity.

This crushing defeat leaves FDR no other choice than to sue for peace.

End Game

I think the above End of Early 1944 pictures are sufficient for the end game, so won’t post again now. Was another Fun game and @Trout is an excellent opponent and very enjoyable to play against.

Anyway, another long winded report comes to an end :) Hopefully Trout will comment on his impressions of the game.

Peace Out

Rock On

[The Captain]

@barnee

Great to see the German Luftwaffe1st Luftflotte ready for engagement on the Eastern Front.

Does USSR automatically get the 10 IPC when Italy attacks - or do you have to manually EDIT this procedure ?

[barnee]

@The-Captain

It needs to be edited. There is a prompt when they are attacked reminding the Player.

A couple Ftr Aces and a regular Ftr make for a formidable defense :)

[barnee]

@The-Captain @Cornelis-Post as you guys were following along earlier, I have finished the Game 3 barnee vs Trout report.

I bolded and dated when I updated, so hopefully that makes it easier to follow along :)

[Trout]

@barnee Thanks for posting our game Barnee. Yes, Barnee played the better game but I am improving in our battle matches. With regards to attacking W. Germany, I believe I could have successfully attacked and won as Barnee describes, but my opinion at the time was that it was not a sustainable offense. I think I would have been pushed out with the inevitable counterattack. The Pacific naval battle did seem to me to be a good decision but alas sometimes bad dice win out. I don’t know if winning that battle would have changed the eventual outcome but it would have resulted in me not waving the white flag at that time. All in all a fun game. Looking forward to the next one.

[The Captain]

Concerning Game Report No. 3 = barnee vs. Trout:

We have posted a comment on Naval Production and Naval Battles at the Strategy Guide thread.

[barnee]

A shot from @Panzerstahl-Helm and my 8th Game

Thought it looked kinda cool with the Air Fleets and 68 LMs for the SSR lol

Just a glimpse. Game ongoing :)

Here it is with Elk Blends on

Can see the dudes a little easier. I kinda like the darker colors myself. Anyway I’m going off topic a bit. Happens sometimes :)

Full Report after game is finished. It’s not over yet :)

[The Captain]

@barnee

Great battle - awesome to see all the units.

[crockett36]

You are a great chronicler!

[Panzerstahl-Helm]

@barnee

Game 8 barnee vs Panzerstahl-Helm
Game:1940

Axis: barnee
Allies: Panzerstahl-Helm

Game Thread https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4135/exp-game-8-barnee-vs-panzer/181

Triplea Save exp-game-8-panzer-combat-over-g-17.tsvg

Congratulation to barnee and thanks again fo an awesome, 17 round lasting battle!!!
The brilliant head of the Axis High Command has lead the Axis to a deserved victory!

Spoiler - this is an AI generated report with stats and a few pics of the map after each 2 rounds.

Game Report

ROUND 1

Germany launched a large-scale blitzkrieg through Western Europe, seizing France, Southern
France, and Normandy/Bordeaux in rapid succession. A coordinated assault at sea devastated
Allied fleets, although some German aircraft were lost. The offensive in Yugoslavia stalled despite
heavy investment.
Losses: ~58 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~108 IPC

The Soviet Union remained passive, consolidating its forces in Ukraine, Belarus, and Bryansk.
There were no combat operations.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Japan executed an extensive land campaign in China, capturing key regions including Chahar,
Anhwe, and Yunnan. Resistance was crushed swiftly with minimal losses.
Losses: ~3 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~18 IPC

The United States prepared for conflict, shifting naval forces in the Pacific but remaining neutral.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

China successfully retook Yunnan but suffered heavy infantry losses. The front remained contested.
Losses: ~9 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~13 IPC

Britain engaged Axis forces in Africa and the Mediterranean, scoring victories but suffering
substantial naval and ground losses in France.
Losses: ~103 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~24 IPC

Italy expanded aggressively, taking Alexandria, Greece, and Yugoslavia, while its navy clashed with
Allied fleets with moderate success.
Losses: ~12 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~36 IPC

ANZAC captured Java and Dutch New Guinea unopposed, beginning its island-hopping efforts.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

France collapsed in Europe, losing Paris. Minor colonial movements occurred in Africa.
Losses: ~52 IPC | Enemy Losses: ~7 IPC

ROUND 2

Germany fortified Western Europe and advanced into Scandinavia without conflict. Its military
spending focused on air and naval power.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

The Soviet Union deployed defenses to Bryansk and Ukraine, reinforcing positions but avoiding
engagement.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Japan declared war on the Allies and unleashed a successful Pacific offensive, capturing the
Philippines, Malaya, and Indochina.
Losses: ~6 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~45 IPC

The United States entered the war. Naval and air forces destroyed U-boats in the Atlantic and
prepared for actions in the Pacific.
Losses: ~8 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~24 IPC

China attempted to reclaim Yunnan but failed, incurring further infantry losses.
Losses: ~12 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Britain lost Gibraltar and Egypt to Italy. Reinforcements moved to India and Transjordan was
contested.
Losses: ~36 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~9 IPC

Italy took Gibraltar and Egypt with limited losses. Cyprus was garrisoned and naval units
redeployed.
Losses: ~6 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~18 IPC

ANZAC strengthened Queensland and coordinated with US forces. No battles were fought.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

France retook Tobruk. North African positions were marginally reinforced.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~3 IPC

Map after round 2:

ROUND 3

Germany focused on expanding its military-industrial base and shifted troops to the Eastern Front.
No combat occurred.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

The Soviet Union prepared for an anticipated German invasion. Tankograd was activated and
minefields installed.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Japan consolidated gains in Southeast Asia, reinforcing airbases and production capacity.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

The United States expanded naval presence in the Pacific and secured Gibraltar. Minor skirmishes
with submarines continued.
Losses: ~8 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~12 IPC

China’s repeated attempts to retake Yunnan resulted in significant infantry casualties without
success.
Losses: ~12 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Britain developed West Indian factories and bolstered Indian defenses.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Italy remained entrenched in North Africa and reinforced positions without engagement.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

ANZAC repositioned its fleet and land forces near Queensland. No battles were undertaken.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

France continued limited redeployments in Libya and Egypt.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~3 IPC

ROUND 4

Germany declared war on the Soviet Union and deployed forces across Eastern Europe,
concentrating mechanized divisions and air support in Romania and Bryansk. No direct assaults
were launched, but the Eastern Front tension escalated.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

The Soviet Union responded by constructing heavy defenses and placing mines in key cities. A
rocket strike against Bryansk failed, resulting in significant Soviet losses.
Losses: ~27 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~12 IPC

Japan reinforced the Pacific perimeter and constructed airfields and industrial centers on the
Caroline Islands and Kwangtung. No battles took place.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

The United States upgraded minor factories to major ones and reinforced Gibraltar and Queensland.
Anti-submarine operations succeeded in the Atlantic.
Losses: ~8 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~18 IPC

China consolidated forces in Sikang after repeated losses in Yunnan. No new attacks occurred.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Britain strengthened defenses in India and built infrastructure in West India. Air support units moved
to the Middle East.
Losses: ~5 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~6 IPC

Italy garrisoned Alexandria and prepared for further actions in the Middle East. No major operations
occurred.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

ANZAC maintained positions in Queensland and supported Allied logistics in the Pacific.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

France advanced slightly in Libya and maintained control over Tobruk.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~3 IPC

Map after round 4:

ROUND 5

Germany launched an offensive into Bryansk, achieving a decisive victory and crippling Soviet
defenses. Heavy armor and air units played a central role.
Losses: ~18 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~42 IPC

The Soviet Union regrouped in Smolensk and Moscow, deploying artillery and tank divisions.
Defensive posture remained strong.
Losses: ~14 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~7 IPC

Japan initiated naval operations in the Pacific and fortified bases in Malaya and the Carolines.
Defensive preparations continued.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

The United States increased naval presence in the Pacific and deployed units to India and the
Middle East. Air cover secured key sea zones.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~10 IPC

China attempted a renewed push into Yunnan but was again repelled with heavy losses.
Losses: ~9 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Britain launched attacks in Persia and pushed back Axis-aligned forces in the Middle East. India
continued expanding infrastructure.
Losses: ~10 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~15 IPC

Italy sent reinforcements to Alexandria and held defensive positions in North Africa.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

ANZAC supported Allied naval movements near the Coral Sea and South Pacific.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

France maintained position in North Africa with no major actions taken.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

ROUND 6

Germany pushed further into Soviet territory, capturing Smolensk and approaching Moscow. Air
superiority proved vital.
Losses: ~22 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~48 IPC

The Soviet Union launched a counteroffensive but was forced to retreat. The defense of Moscow
intensified with all available resources.
Losses: ~16 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~8 IPC

Japan invaded India, taking Bengal and threatening Calcutta. Coordinated land-sea-air operations
were highly effective.
Losses: ~10 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~22 IPC

The United States reinforced the Indian front and conducted successful amphibious landings in
Southeast Asia.
Losses: ~6 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~15 IPC

China, facing collapse, retreated further into Western territories with minimal operational capacity.
Losses: ~5 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

Britain lost Calcutta but fortified southern India and regrouped with ANZAC forces.
Losses: ~12 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~6 IPC

Italy remained in a defensive posture in Alexandria and Libya. Minor skirmishes with French forces
occurred.
Losses: ~2 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~4 IPC

ANZAC shifted forces to reinforce India and operated transports in the South Pacific.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: 0 IPC

France engaged in skirmishes near Egypt and held positions.
Losses: 0 IPC
Enemy Losses: ~2 IPC

Map after round 6:

…Round 7 - 17 foolowing

Some stats:

Country	Estimated IPC Losses
🇩🇪 Germany	~950 IPC
🇷🇺 Soviet Union	~470 IPC
🇯🇵 Japan	~630 IPC
🇺🇸 United States	~540 IPC
🇬🇧 Britain	~420 IPC
🇮🇹 Italy	~210 IPC
🇨🇳 China	~195 IPC
🇦🇺 ANZAC	~55 IPC
🇫🇷 France	~45 IPC

Country	Estimated IPC Destroyed
🇩🇪 Germany	~1,120 IPC
🇷🇺 Soviet Union	~310 IPC
🇯🇵 Japan	~890 IPC
🇺🇸 United States	~1,150 IPC
🇬🇧 Britain	~580 IPC
🇮🇹 Italy	~190 IPC
🇨🇳 China	~45 IPC
🇦🇺 ANZAC	~115 IPC
🇫🇷 France	~70 IPC

Unit Type	🇩🇪 Germany	🇷🇺 USSR	🇯🇵 Japan	🇺🇸 USA	🇬🇧 UK	🇮🇹 Italy	🇨🇳 China	🇦🇺 ANZAC	🇫🇷 France	Total
Infantry	~35	~45	~30	~12	~18	~15	~22	~2	~1	~180
Artillery	~8	~10	~5	~5	~6	~5	0	~1	~1	~41
Mech. Infantry	~6	~12	0	~10	~4	~2	0	0	0	~34
Tanks (all)	~18	~16	~6	~12	~7	~4	0	0	~1	~64
Elite Units	~6	~5	~5	~1	~2	~1	0	0	0	~20
Fighters	~10	~4	~8	~6	~6	~2	0	~1	~1	~38
Tactical Bombers	~6	~3	~9	~8	~4	0	0	0	0	~30
Strategic Bombers	~4	~2	~3	~4	~2	0	0	0	0	~15
Paratroopers	~6	0	~2	0	~5	~3	0	0	0	~16
Submarines	~12	0	~14	~4	~3	~1	0	0	0	~34
Destroyers	~5	0	~4	~6	~7	~1	0	~2	0	~25
Cruisers	~3	0	~3	~5	~4	~1	0	0	0	~16
Battleships	~2	0	~2	~2	~2	0	0	0	0	~8
Transports	~4	0	~8	~6	~6	~2	0	~2	0	~28
Heavy Tanks	~6	~1	0	~2	0	0	0	0	0	~9
Rocket Launchers	~5	~6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	~11
AA Guns	~5	~8	~1	~1	~2	~1	0	0	0	~18

Category	Estimated IPC Value
🏗️ Total Units Produced	~2,300 IPC
💥 Total Units Destroyed	~1,700 IPC
🛡️ Surviving Units	~600 IPC (approx.)

[Panzerstahl-Helm]

Part II - Different styles

Round 7 - 14

Round 7 Report
Germany continued heavy mobilization, launching an attack on Holland Belgium supported by Me 262 jets and infantry, claiming victory and eliminating British paratroopers. They launched a major offensive into Russia, capturing the capital after intense fighting that resulted in the destruction of Russian high-value assets including commissars, armor, and aircraft.

Russia mounted a defensive stand, repositioning forces in Bryansk, Caucasus, and Western Ukraine. However, they suffered catastrophic losses, including their capital, crippling their production and strategic capabilities.

Japan launched coordinated attacks in the Pacific, capturing Wake Island and clearing U.S. forces from Sea Zones 26 and 7. However, a failed land attack in Sumatra cost them heavily in infantry and elite units.

United States launched a transatlantic and Pacific redeployment, reinforcing Gibraltar and Hawaii while repositioning fleets and tactical bombers to Midway and Syria. Wake Island was lost, but a major Pacific buildup signaled preparation for counterattack.

China made no significant combat moves and remained economically starved.

Britain retook Ethiopia and fought naval battles in the Mediterranean. Strategic bombing of Normandy Bordeaux failed. Ground operations restored control in parts of Africa and Burma through tactical repositioning and airborne operations.

Italy expanded influence across the Middle East and Balkans. They seized Syria and Trans-Jordan using paratroopers and combined arms, consolidating gains with a Mediterranean fleet shift.

ANZAC performed minor logistics and collected income, impacted by convoy blockades.

France continued minimal resistance, focused on holding African territories.

Round Summary: Round 7 marked a turning point as Germany broke Russian defenses and occupied the Soviet capital. Japan gained naval superiority in key Pacific zones but suffered a costly land defeat. The U.S. and Britain strengthened their positions, while Italy pressed further into Allied territory.

Round 8 Report
Germany entrenched its hold in Russia and expanded its defense network with underground bunkers and Atlantic Walls across Europe. Limited offensive movements reflected consolidation strategy.

Russia, having lost its capital, showed minimal combat presence, focusing on survival with remnant forces and limited production from peripheral regions.

Japan reinforced northern Asia and shifted fighters across the Pacific. No major new gains occurred, as the empire braced for Allied retaliation.

The United States reorganized its fleets at Midway and Syria, landing troops on the island and deploying air forces into striking range of Japanese territory. They constructed harbors and airfields to prepare for sustained conflict.

China remained inactive militarily due to lack of resources.

Britain launched a paratrooper assault to reclaim Holland Belgium, successfully expelling German defenders. They liberated Malaya and expanded in India and Africa, coordinating with Soviet territory in Russia.

Italy faced continued Allied pressure. Although aggressive early in the game, Italy showed reduced offensive operations during this round.

ANZAC continued troop movements and logistics, with little to no combat activity.

France held minimal territory and no significant combat occurred.

Round Summary: Allied forces gained ground in Western Europe and Southeast Asia, with Britain reclaiming Holland Belgium and Malaya. The U.S. Pacific buildup threatened Japan, while Germany focused on defense after capturing Moscow.

Round 9 Report
Germany maintained fortified positions across Europe and Russia, with minimal offensive engagements. They reinforced key positions like Normandy Bordeaux and Western Germany with elite troops and advanced tech units.

Russia, operating from limited production zones, had no major attacks, surviving with scattered forces.

Japan attacked U.S. assets in Midway and the 25 Sea Zone but did not initiate new land campaigns. The empire faced increasing pressure as Allied air power massed nearby.

United States launched a full-scale naval and air operation, reinforcing Midway and Persian/Iraqi territories. A massive carrier fleet and bomber groups were positioned to project power across the Pacific.

China again saw no combat, though they attempted to maintain minimal defensive production.

Britain advanced across multiple theaters, striking successfully in Holland Belgium and Burma while shifting paratroopers and armor east toward Russian and Central Asian fronts.

Italy attempted to hold gains in the Middle East but was overextended. British and U.S. activity began to threaten their positions in Trans-Jordan and Syria.

ANZAC continued logistics in the Pacific, taking minor economic hits from convoy disruptions but holding steady.

France remained static with no major actions.

Round Summary: Round 9 saw continued Allied momentum. Britain and the U.S. gained key territories while Germany entrenched itself. Japan’s empire, though still vast, began facing a clear Pacific threat. Russia remained crippled.

Round 10 Report
Germany purchased and deployed a mix of elite armor and infantry across Eastern and Central Europe. Their forces remained largely static, digging in and investing in long-term infrastructure and rocket forces.

Russia was now completely under German control except for fringe units. No significant resistance remained.

Japan fortified northern Asia and shifted remaining elite units inland, preparing for an anticipated U.S. assault from the Pacific. Their territorial peak had passed, and they began focusing on defense.

The United States completed their Pacific fleet mobilization, placing more elite bombers and escort ships, and redeployed bombers and armor through the Middle East into Central Asia. Their global presence now threatened Axis power bases.

China had no forces of significance and collected no income.

Britain took Malaya and pushed into Trans-Jordan and Central Asia, coordinating with U.S. forces. They successfully liberated more territory from Japan and threatened Axis supply lines.

Italy showed little offensive initiative, reinforcing Syria and attempting to hold their shrinking Middle Eastern sphere.

ANZAC reinforced their transport fleet and positioned for future logistics support roles.

France retained small outposts, continuing symbolic resistance.

Round Summary: By Round 10, the strategic initiative had shifted clearly to the Allies. The Axis retained territorial advantages, but U.S. and British power projection had reached the heart of Axis holdings. Japan was on the defensive, and Italy’s overstretch exposed them to Allied encirclement.

Economic and Military Summary After Round 10
Nation IPC Value Lost (Est.) Unit Value Remaining (Est.)
Germany 170+ 400+
Russia 300+ ~40
Japan 150+ 350+
United States 90+ 450+
China 90+ ~10
Britain 120+ 300+
Italy 100+ 100–120
ANZAC 30+ ~50
France 90+ <30

Note: IPC losses and unit values are based on battle outcomes, territory shifts, and production stats observed in the document. Figures are approximate but reflect relative power positions.

Round 11 Report
Germany deployed advanced heavy tanks, underground factories, and rocket units, continuing massive investments in Total War tech. Offensives in Belarus, Archangel, and Volgograd dismantled remaining Soviet defenses. Germany also reclaimed Greece from British forces, pressing deeper into the Balkans.

Russia suffered multiple territory losses, including key strongholds in the north and east. With limited units remaining and no capital, Soviet resistance faded into isolated pockets.

Japan maintained dominance in mainland Asia, reinforcing Burma and Yunnan. Though holding strategic ground, they showed no major new offensives, likely bracing for expected U.S. and British pressure.

United States reinforced Gibraltar, Queensland, and Midway, sending carrier and bomber fleets into forward positions. Strategic mobility and deployment in both the Atlantic and Pacific reached full maturity.

China managed to reclaim Shensi from Japanese control through a small-scale counteroffensive, regaining a foothold but remaining fragile.

Britain launched attacks across multiple fronts: Greece, Burma, Iraq, and Trans-Jordan. Their forces advanced but faced sustained Axis resistance. Naval battles continued to diminish German U-boat presence.

Italy attempted to hold the Middle East, but with Trans-Jordan and Iraq falling, Axis control in the region began to crumble.

ANZAC launched an unsuccessful attack on Java but retained control over Dutch New Guinea and other Pacific holdings.

France maintained symbolic occupation of African territories, conducting minimal actions.

Round Summary: Round 11 marked the collapse of the Soviet defense network under German offensives, while Britain aggressively contested Axis control in the Middle East and Europe. The U.S. continued its buildup, and Japan held but faced gathering storms.

Round 12 Report
Germany entrenched itself in Eastern Europe and deployed massive armored forces and Total War units across the continent. Fortifications and rocket platforms were placed in strategic zones, signaling a shift to defensive posture.

Russia remained fragmented, with a few scattered units and minimal production capacity. No major actions were taken.

Japan reinforced Burma and Yunnan, winning key defensive battles but failed to conduct significant new attacks. Defensive consolidations dominated their turn.

United States expanded their Pacific dominance, transferring ground and naval forces through Midway and Queensland. Gibraltar was reinforced, and new elite units were deployed in the Middle East.

China attempted a second counterattack into Yunnan but was repelled, suffering heavy losses. Their ability to sustain offensive operations diminished.

Britain retook Iraq and Burma through ground and air coordination and eliminated German U-boats from the 109 Sea Zone. Tactical redeployments secured major resource regions in the east.

Italy continued to lose ground, with Iraq, Trans-Jordan, and parts of North Africa slipping from their grasp. Reinforcements in the Balkans showed desperation rather than strategy.

ANZAC executed multiple amphibious landings, successfully capturing Celebes and Dutch New Guinea. Their strategic island campaign began to pay off.

France remained on the map primarily in Egypt and Libya, with minimal movements.

Round Summary: Allied offensives succeeded in reclaiming Burma and Iraq while Axis forces fortified remaining territories. U.S. and ANZAC forces pushed deeper into the Pacific, and Japan’s position weakened under growing pressure.

Round 13 Report
Germany expanded its Total War infrastructure, placing elite Waffen units and tanks across Europe. Attacks diminished as they shifted further toward static defense, maintaining vast industrial power.

Russia was reduced to an auxiliary role with a minor production base and few units left.

Japan held firm across China and Southeast Asia, repelling Chinese advances in Yunnan with strong infantry and artillery support. They maintained critical fortifications.

United States reinforced Pacific islands and Gibraltar, moving elite and heavy units into the European and Pacific fronts. Strategic bombers and heavy battleships provided extended range for support.

China lost a major battle in Yunnan and remained on the defensive, with only one territory producing income. Their fighter and infantry capabilities were stretched.

Britain attacked successfully in Trans-Jordan and Burma, supporting the collapse of Axis influence in Asia. They also began staging forces closer to Europe.

Italy fortified Southern Italy and Northern Italy, with rail movements and para boosts in Ukraine. However, their influence outside Europe was nearly gone.

ANZAC launched successful operations in Celebes and Dutch New Guinea, securing more strategic objectives and IPCs. Their transport and air power created new options.

France continued minor troop movements and aided in holding North Africa.

Round Summary: Axis territory shrank under persistent Allied pressure. Germany’s economy peaked while Japan struggled to hold China. ANZAC and the U.S. shaped the Pacific campaign, and Britain led the offensive through Asia and the Middle East.

Round 14 Report
Germany invested heavily in Total War artillery and tanks, focusing on stacking defensive assets across Europe. No major offensives were launched, suggesting a full transition to defensive posture.

Russia saw no significant action. Soviet resistance had become symbolic.

Japan fortified Burma and Southeast Asia, suffering a setback in Trans-Jordan while maintaining strength in northern territories. Their Pacific holdings came under increasing threat.

United States launched wide-ranging deployments across the Pacific and reinforced Gibraltar and Western Europe. Their presence in Australia and India grew stronger.

China built more infantry in Sikang, trying to reestablish influence. Offensive capabilities remained low.

Britain continued offensive momentum, defeating Japanese forces in Burma and retaking Trans-Jordan from Italy. Heavy air deployments into Russia and India supported ongoing campaigns.

Italy repositioned forces into the Balkans and Ukraine, while losing key territories in the Middle East. Their European core remained under German support.

ANZAC landed in Celebes and Dutch New Guinea, completing several national objectives and further crippling Japanese income through occupation of key islands.

France preserved small outposts and aided British deployments across North Africa and the Middle East.

Round Summary: Round 14 solidified the Allied hold in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Germany entrenched, Japan strained to hold territory, and the Allies gained momentum in all theaters. ANZAC’s expansion and Britain’s versatile offense tightened the strategic noose around Axis powers.

Here are the Final Statistics after Round 14 for each major nation, based on their income (IPCs collected), estimated total IPCs lost during the game, and approximate value of units still on the board. These are derived from the final placements, income summaries, and known combat losses throughout the campaign.

Final National Statistics (End of Round 14)

Nation	Income (End of Round 14)	Estimated IPCs Lost	Estimated Value of Units Remaining
Germany	81 IPCs	200+ IPCs	~440 IPCs
Russia	12 IPCs	300+ IPCs	<40 IPCs
Japan	100 IPCs	180–200 IPCs	~380 IPCs
United States	87 IPCs	~120 IPCs	~480 IPCs
China	0 IPCs	~100 IPCs	~10 IPCs
Britain	46 IPCs	140–160 IPCs	~320 IPCs
Italy	0 IPCs	110–130 IPCs	~60 IPCs
ANZAC	10 IPCs	~40 IPCs	~70 IPCs
France	0 IPCs	~90 IPCs	~20 IPCs

Notes:
Estimated IPCs Lost accounts for capital losses, lost units in combat, destroyed fleets, and territories captured by the enemy.

Value of Units Remaining reflects visible deployments including navy, air force, infantry, artillery, and advanced/elite units still in play.

Germany remains the most industrialized and heavily fortified power but is largely static in defense.

United States maintains global reach and unit supremacy, with dominance in both Atlantic and Pacific.

Japan still has a high income but is facing increased territorial and naval pressure.

Russia and China are no longer functioning military threats.

Britain and ANZAC hold firm in Asia and Africa, providing strategic flexibility for the Allies.

Italy has effectively collapsed in terms of global reach but retains Balkan forces.

And here the last Chapter in yet another style.

Round 15 - 17

🛡️ Axis War Chronicle: Rounds XV–XVII – Triumph of the Reich
In the fifteenth year of the Great War, the bulwark of the Reich stood impervious. Our borders, reinforced with mighty Total War tanks, rocket artillery, and fortifications, defied the gathering storm from the west. With strategic mastery, we struck into Iraq and Kazakhstan, scattering the British and American presence in the east. Our enemies bled on our defenses, but the iron fist of Germania remained unshaken.

The Italians, embattled yet loyal, reclaimed Syria and Trans-Jordan by parachute and sea. Though their empire had narrowed, their steel still rang true across the Mediterranean and Balkans.

In Asia, the Rising Sun shone brightly once more. Japan’s disciplined forces recaptured Burma, crushed ANZAC incursions in Java and Celebes, and drove deep into Allied positions. Our naval might dominated the South Pacific, while the Imperial infantry swept through Queensland and repelled repeated Chinese uprisings.

In the seventeenth campaign year, the final blow was struck.

From the heart of Europe, the Wehrmacht launched its ultimate offensive. As dawn broke, tanks rolled, jets screamed, and our elite battalions surged eastward. Moscow fell to German hands once again, reclaimed by the Fatherland in a display of strategic brilliance and martial dominance. The Soviet heart was crushed under steel treads.

And with Moscow’s fall, the war was ended.

On Germany’s turn in Round XVII, the Allied resistance collapsed. The British and Americans, though brave, stood shattered and outmaneuvered. The Soviets lay defeated, their remnants scattered and powerless. China and France, reduced to shadows, could offer no reprieve.

The Axis had prevailed.

Let the chronicles record: this was our final triumph, our iron victory.

⚔️ Allied Annals of Liberation: Rounds XV–XVII – A Final Stand
As the fifteenth year dawned, the Allies surged across every front. British commandos liberated Holland Belgium and Southern France. In Asia, Indian divisions stormed Burma and Yunnan. American fleets spread from the Persian Gulf to the Coral Sea, carrying tanks, bombers, and hope.

ANZAC pushed hard in the Pacific, securing Celebes and Java, disrupting Japanese supply lines. China, though broken, fought one last battle for Yunnan, while France raised its tricolor over Tobruk and Libya once more.

In the sixteenth year, victory seemed within reach. Allied forces stood in Burma, Central Asia, and the heart of France. Bombers blackened Axis skies. German rocket batteries and elite tanks faced growing pressure. Italy collapsed outside the Alps, and Japan, though strong, was bending.

But it was not enough.

In the seventeenth year, as the Allies braced for final liberation, the Axis struck. Germany, silent and poised, launched a catastrophic assault eastward. With terrifying precision and overwhelming might, they crushed the last Soviet defenses. Moscow fell.

With the loss of the Soviet capital, the Allied cause was defeated. Despite heroic efforts and global advances, the Axis retained control of Europe and Asia’s heartlands. The Allies could no longer sustain resistance.

Thus ended the greatest war in history—not with the liberation of Europe, but with its domination under the black cross of the Reich.

Some stats at the end of the game:

Country	Estimated IPC Losses
🇩🇪 Germany	~950 IPC
🇷🇺 Soviet Union	~470 IPC
🇯🇵 Japan	~630 IPC
🇺🇸 United States	~540 IPC
🇬🇧 Britain	~420 IPC
🇮🇹 Italy	~210 IPC
🇨🇳 China	~195 IPC
🇦🇺 ANZAC	~55 IPC
🇫🇷 France	~45 IPC

Country	Estimated IPC Destroyed
🇩🇪 Germany	~1,120 IPC
🇷🇺 Soviet Union	~310 IPC
🇯🇵 Japan	~890 IPC
🇺🇸 United States	~1,150 IPC
🇬🇧 Britain	~580 IPC
🇮🇹 Italy	~190 IPC
🇨🇳 China	~45 IPC
🇦🇺 ANZAC	~115 IPC
🇫🇷 France	~70 IPC

Unit Type	🇩🇪 Germany	🇷🇺 USSR	🇯🇵 Japan	🇺🇸 USA	🇬🇧 UK	🇮🇹 Italy	🇨🇳 China	🇦🇺 ANZAC	🇫🇷 France	Total
Infantry	~35	~45	~30	~12	~18	~15	~22	~2	~1	~180
Artillery	~8	~10	~5	~5	~6	~5	0	~1	~1	~41
Mech. Infantry	~6	~12	0	~10	~4	~2	0	0	0	~34
Tanks (all)	~18	~16	~6	~12	~7	~4	0	0	~1	~64
Elite Units	~6	~5	~5	~1	~2	~1	0	0	0	~20
Fighters	~10	~4	~8	~6	~6	~2	0	~1	~1	~38
Tactical Bombers	~6	~3	~9	~8	~4	0	0	0	0	~30
Strategic Bombers	~4	~2	~3	~4	~2	0	0	0	0	~15
Paratroopers	~6	0	~2	0	~5	~3	0	0	0	~16
Submarines	~12	0	~14	~4	~3	~1	0	0	0	~34
Destroyers	~5	0	~4	~6	~7	~1	0	~2	0	~25
Cruisers	~3	0	~3	~5	~4	~1	0	0	0	~16
Battleships	~2	0	~2	~2	~2	0	0	0	0	~8
Transports	~4	0	~8	~6	~6	~2	0	~2	0	~28
Heavy Tanks	~6	~1	0	~2	0	0	0	0	0	~9
Rocket Launchers	~5	~6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	~11
AA Guns	~5	~8	~1	~1	~2	~1	0	0	0	~18

Category	Estimated IPC Value
🏗️ Total Units Produced	~2,300 IPC
💥 Total Units Destroyed	~1,700 IPC
🛡️ Surviving Units	~600 IPC (approx.)