11L '41 Zhukov4 (Axis) vs. LL (Allies + 8) +NO, No Tech

[LuckyLindy]

Over and over huh.  That’s two straight times you controlled FIC and secured the NO.  40% chance you could do it, and quite a large swing it is.  :|

[Zhukov44]

I find it kinda amusing that Vietnam (Indochina) plays such a big strategic role in Larry Harris’ war games.  If Russia falls in a KJF game, then it’s a battle in the jungle between capitalists and fascists.

As for the dice, don’t forget about 62–the most significant battle of the game and a huge swing for Allies.  Sure, the early dice (like R1 BST) favored Axis and the early dicings tend to be the most decisive, but to say the dice have been uneven in this game would be an exaggeration–you’ve gotten lucky many a time…otherwise we wouldn’t still be playing after 12 rounds.

[LuckyLindy]

You are correct, the early dice are huge, especially on the German/Soviet front.  Even a very good result like Z62 late pales in comparison.

I did get one good early result in EUK, which I had hoped would turn the tide that was building on the GER/RUS front.  It was quickly negated and more by the incredible defense Italy put up in Z16.  All things considered, I am quite certain the early dice favored the Axis considerably.  In fact, other than EUK and now Z62 late, I think it’s gone mostly the Axis’ way.

No matter, just was stating the facts as I saw them, not wanting an argument, nor am I discounting your play, it’s been very solid.

Cheers.

[LuckyLindy]

Will try to post Britain 12 this afternoon.

[LuckyLindy]

Needless to say, I will readily admit the dice need to start falling my way for a considerable period of time in order to right this ship.

Britain turn 12

Purchase
36 IPC

4 infantry

save 24 IPC

Combat Moves
ALG (empty) v infantry (GBR) from Z12
FIC (tank) v 2 infantry (BOR) unload Z36 using transport from Z36, fighter (Z36), bomber (FOR)
WAF (empty) v infantry, tank (GBR)

dice

FIC
A - 2 infantry, fighter, bomber
Rolls: 2@1 1@3 1@4; Total Hits: 22@1: (5, 1)1@3: (6)1@4: (2)
D - tank
Rolls: 1@3; Total Hits: 11@3: (2)

[LuckyLindy]

FIC taken with infantry, fighter, bomber

Noncombat Moves
infantry, AA gun from GBR to WAF
2 destroyers, ac (with Soviet fighter) from Z8 to Z17
3 destroyers, ac, 2 fighters, 4 transports from Z8 to Z12
fighter from FIC to Z36
bomber from FIC to BOR
transport from Z49 to Z36
3 submarines from Z57 to Z51

Mobilize
4 infantry in BOR

Income
34 + 24 saved = 58

05ll_zhuk_12dB.AAM

[Zhukov44]

Italy 12 has 39 buy 6 arm 3 inf

CM
arm sik, bmb ind, bmb cau>fic
bmb fra>sbr uk

[Zhukov44]

2nd

Rolls: 1@1; Total Hits: 01@1: (6)
Rolls: 1@1; Total Hits: 01@1: (2)
Rolls: 1@1; Total Hits: 01@1: (5)

[Zhukov44]

Uk dmg
Rolls: 1@6; Total Hits: 11@6: (3)

[Zhukov44]

3 dmg

Fic
Rolls: 1@3 2@4; Total Hits: 31@3: (3)2@4: (2, 1)
Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 01@2: (5)

[Zhukov44]

fic t nl

NCM
bmb ind>jap
bmb ita, arm per, 3 arm fig cau>ind
2 inf aa cau>per
inf ind>bur
3 arm rus>per
4 arm kar>rus
3 arm epl, arm bul>cau
arm ita>bul
4 inf art chi, bmb fic>sik
2 inf chi>nin
2 inf pol>epl
9 inf 2 art fin>nor
arm fin>bel
inf epl>bst
2 arm fra>pol
inf fra>ita
bmb uk>fra

Place inf 3 arm cau, 2 inf 3 arm ita
Collect 29+5=34, has 34.

05ll_zhuk_12ei.AAM

[LuckyLindy]

I see that Formosa wasn’t properly flagged starting with the J12 map.  I’m guessing you probably moved it when you were investigating the American fighter on FOR.

Adjusted account for Japan down by 1 and Britain up by 1.

America turn 12

Purchase
57 IPC

4 transports
fighter
6 infantry

save 1 IPC

Combat Moves
sbr JPN with 2 bombers (FOR)
OKI (empty) v infantry, tank (CAR)
FIC (tank) v 2 infantry (PHI) using Z36 transport, 9 fighters (Z36), 2 fighters (Z51)

dice

JPN AA gun
Rolls: 2@1; Total Hits: 02@1: (4, 3)

[LuckyLindy]

JPN bombing
Rolls: 2@6; Total Hits: 22@6: (6, 5)

[LuckyLindy]

11 damage to JPN.  12 damage on JPN.

FIC
A - 2 infantry, 11 fighters
Rolls: 2@1 11@3; Total Hits: 52@1: (5, 1)11@3: (5, 2, 1, 1, 4, 6, 6, 5, 3, 4, 4)
D - tank
Rolls: 1@3; Total Hits: 11@3: (2)

[LuckyLindy]

your tanks rarely miss.

I see that on Japan 12 the flag that was on FOR shifted slightly and no longer counted FOR for the Brits.  That means the Brit account needs to go up 1 and the Jap account down 1.  I will adjust on this map.

FIC taken with infantry, 11 fighters

Noncombat Moves
4 fighters from FIC to FOR
2 bombers from JPN to FOR
2 fighters from WCA to Z51
4 fighters from FIC to Z60
2 ac from Z36 to Z60
5 fighters from FIC to Z36
infantry, artillery, AA gun from WCA, 4 infantry, tank from WUS to CAR
fighter from EUS to WCA
2 infantry, 2 tanks from CAR to Z36

Mobilize
fighter in EUS
4 transports in Z56
6 infantry in WUS

Income
43 + 15 NO + 1 saved = 59

05ll_zhuk_12fUSA.AAM

[Zhukov44]

Germany 13 has 65, buy 11 arm fig

CM
2 arm bmb ind, 3 fig chi>fic

Rolls: 5@3 1@4; Total Hits: 45@3: (2, 5, 1, 2, 6)1@4: (4)
Rolls: 1@2; Total Hits: 11@2: (2)

[Zhukov44]

fic t l arm

NCM
inf art egy>sud
5 arm ind, arm per, 3 fig trj, 3 fig cau, 3 fig bmb fic, bmb rus>bur
19 arm stc, 3 fig nin>man
6 arm rus 2 inf aa kaz>per
3 fig ger>egy
bmb fra>ind
2 arm epl>cau
arm pol>ukr
6 inf fin>nor

Place 6 arm rus, 5 arm fig ger
Collect 48+15=63, has 63.

05ll_zhuk_13aG.AAM

[LuckyLindy]

The Soviets will do nothing.

This tank strategy is insane!!  I mean it’s good, but its like mad scientist good!

[Zhukov44]

I forgot the aa ncms for germany…(not my day only a few hours sleep).  Hope its ok if i move em now.  aa yak>Stc aa nov>chi

[LuckyLindy]

no problem.