Aditia vs. Darbymcd
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn24
Overview of the southern end of the line.
I realised rather late that the Romanians holding the entrances to the Crimea have been suffering really badly and I belatedly send a German light division to shore them up.
I realised rather late that the Romanians holding the entrances to the Crimea have been suffering really badly and I belatedly send a German light division to shore them up.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn24
TOE settings:
Almost all infantry divisions are set to 70%, to preserve manpower during the next logistics phase.
The objective is to make sure I can direct manpower next turn to the areas where the Soviets direct the axis' of their blizzard offensive.
Almost all infantry divisions are set to 70%, to preserve manpower during the next logistics phase.
The objective is to make sure I can direct manpower next turn to the areas where the Soviets direct the axis' of their blizzard offensive.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn25
Turn 25, blizzard is here.
This turn an overview of the different sectors so you can see my defensive setup. I should have highlighted unit mode so you can see reserve setups.
I have spent most AP this turn to do the first replacements of Infantry Corps commanders in sectors that I suspect will be pressured.
Going North to South.
Moscow AO:
This turn an overview of the different sectors so you can see my defensive setup. I should have highlighted unit mode so you can see reserve setups.
I have spent most AP this turn to do the first replacements of Infantry Corps commanders in sectors that I suspect will be pressured.
Going North to South.
Moscow AO:
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
Turn 26
Darbymcd launched his Blizzard attacks.
He is probing for weak spots in many areas and some breaks have occurred, but nothing too serious. Actually, when I check the battles when opening the turn, I see a lot of Holds:
Note that in some areas he received very high AFV losses.
Darbymcd launched his Blizzard attacks.
He is probing for weak spots in many areas and some breaks have occurred, but nothing too serious. Actually, when I check the battles when opening the turn, I see a lot of Holds:
Note that in some areas he received very high AFV losses.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
Next 3 screenshots show an overview of the front. Small Red Arrows are offensives that I judge to be limited in scope or of a diversionary nature. The big red arrows are offensives that he has committed significant weight to, with Calvary Corps in the vanguard and tank brigades/divisions ready to exploit.
Karelia-Oka:
Note that I have railed 3 Inf Corps South. I Corps is staying put on rail, as the only real OKH reserve to respond to any real crises.
Karelia-Oka:
Note that I have railed 3 Inf Corps South. I Corps is staying put on rail, as the only real OKH reserve to respond to any real crises.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
Oka-Kharkov
Some breaks at Tula. But because I expected a push here, I am not yet willing to withdraw. I counter attack the units that moved into the contested hex, reinforce the shoulders, and occupy the 2 hexes behind it with strong units to dig.
I think counter attacking certain hexes, with as much force as possible, is important. It denies easy follow up attacks next turn, inflicts damage to men, materiel, morale and fatigue, and in the best case routs units out. I do have a hold here and there, but these holds teach me valuable lessons on the initial CV ratios I need during blizzard for a comfortable attack.
Some breaks at Tula. But because I expected a push here, I am not yet willing to withdraw. I counter attack the units that moved into the contested hex, reinforce the shoulders, and occupy the 2 hexes behind it with strong units to dig.
I think counter attacking certain hexes, with as much force as possible, is important. It denies easy follow up attacks next turn, inflicts damage to men, materiel, morale and fatigue, and in the best case routs units out. I do have a hold here and there, but these holds teach me valuable lessons on the initial CV ratios I need during blizzard for a comfortable attack.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
Sea of Azov
Quite some pressure at Stalino. But I finally was able to rail my reserve Corps across Russia, and I have 2 arriving here.
I think I can get them into the line before it breaks.
At the Crimea I was 1 MP short of moving the last light regiment into the line
Defensive value at Perekop is 7 CV =/
Because I assume a break out by Soviet forces there I have moved the Pz Div that was refitting at Z-town down here.
Quite some pressure at Stalino. But I finally was able to rail my reserve Corps across Russia, and I have 2 arriving here.
I think I can get them into the line before it breaks.
At the Crimea I was 1 MP short of moving the last light regiment into the line
Defensive value at Perekop is 7 CV =/
Because I assume a break out by Soviet forces there I have moved the Pz Div that was refitting at Z-town down here.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
A close up of the critical sectors:
Tula:
These lvl2 forts are a real pain for the Russians and I want to keep them.
Tula:
These lvl2 forts are a real pain for the Russians and I want to keep them.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
Stalino:
Here I do occupy a contested hex north of Stalino to give reinforcements time to arrive.
4 hexes North-West of Stalino there was a critical break in the line and the Elite 1st Mountain Div. and a Pz regiment are moved in to plug it and dig.
Here I do occupy a contested hex north of Stalino to give reinforcements time to arrive.
4 hexes North-West of Stalino there was a critical break in the line and the Elite 1st Mountain Div. and a Pz regiment are moved in to plug it and dig.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
Finally production.
Vehicle attrition is real.
Vehicle attrition is real.
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
Oh, one more for this turn.
A testament to how hard I have been hitting the Red Army in the summer: Very brittle units are committed by STAVKA this winter:
A testament to how hard I have been hitting the Red Army in the summer: Very brittle units are committed by STAVKA this winter:
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
A word of warning...early January the Romanians are very brittle.
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.
RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
The soviets are to weak to do much damaged----you can look at the counter strength numbers and see how weak his units are.
The German 1942 offensive should be brutal.
The German 1942 offensive should be brutal.
RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
What would be the counter strength you'd expect for Soviet units in this time in an average game Chaos?
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RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn26
I would say an "average" Soviet division would have a CV of 2. So you would be seeing CV's of around 6 for a stack of 3 divisions.
RE: Aditia vs. Darbymcd Turn27
Turn 27 (Darbymcd has turn 33)
When I open the turn I see the joys of blizzard attrition (and this is mild winter rules):
Most of my casualties are from the elements. Soviet casualties are from combat.
When I open the turn I see the joys of blizzard attrition (and this is mild winter rules):
Most of my casualties are from the elements. Soviet casualties are from combat.
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