The Struggle for Europe PBEM - Page 5

Case · June 12, 2002, 04:21

Belgrade has fallen to the German army. Yugoslavia's many ethnic groups will now prosper under German rule

Imperial-Markus · June 12, 2002, 09:34

Hello everyone!!

Sorry for breaking in but I noticed that Spain has lost it's leader. I played this game very often especially with Spain and Germany. Against the AI I also was able to run over Europe with Spain. I was stopped at the German/Russian border. But at least an impressive Empire given the starting position. I know that against experienced human players I won't get so far

But I would love to play this game against humans especially with Spain.

thx

The ANZAC · June 12, 2002, 11:15

I'm ok with that. Welcome aboard!

Kalmer · June 15, 2002, 09:21

To Soviets, Allies and France: Turkey wishes to hold strict neutrality in current war, therefore we can't take money and promise that we don't excange techs with Germany in future at all. But we expect that our science-excange agreements with you stay in force.

To Spain: we propose free science-excange treaty between our countries.

Imperial-Markus · June 15, 2002, 13:33

ahem one question guys: a strange thing seemed to happen, I can no longer build the german Tanks but instead a strange mixture of Allied/Soviet and Axis Infantry and some very weak tanks. Furthermore all Cities are producing less food and began to starve. It is a strange thing as it did not happen before in my games and I loaded the correct files and also did the Delevent thing.

klesh · June 15, 2002, 20:18

Greetings,

Did you run the file named "Europe.bat" (I think thats it for this game, maybe not. I am not at my home pc right now. You must select Winter '40-'41. If that isnt the problem, it might be due to the fact that this is a special PBEM test version. Did Marko give you the special set of files for this game? Other that that, I dunno.

-FMK.

Imperial-Markus · June 16, 2002, 06:06

Well it seems as it work now, I've downloaded the files again and voila no famine anymore

Btw I took the files from the first page of this thread thought these were the correct ones and with these I played my turn and posted it.

Marko · June 16, 2002, 08:17

Welcome to the game, Markus!

Quote:

Originally posted by Imperial-Markus
Well it seems as it work now, I've downloaded the files again and voila no famine anymore

Btw I took the files from the first page of this thread thought these were the correct ones and with these I played my turn and posted it.

You did everything right. The three zips from first page of the thread are all what is needed (plus sounds from the original TSFE).

I wonder that you managed to conquer Axis with Spain. It is a great achievement! Was it with original TSFE or this new PBEM version (1.9)?

Imperial-Markus · June 16, 2002, 09:27

Ah it was with the original TSFE I did not even know there was a second part produced till I downloaded the files, saw the bunch of new units, wondered about half of an hour what is going on and afterwards realized it is another version

Thought you were playing with the old one. So ít looks like you're also one of the creators that give their scenario a new run with nemonization. But their looking really good and I consider your scen as one of the best concerning the historical accuracy. At first I was a little bit confused seeing so many files

but after I played a few turns I couldn't stop.
Well I'm a special kind of player that wants to play with minor powers in the scens. It is a kind of challenge for me to see how much I can achieve with a civ that isn't state of the art from the start. Perhaps I should have said in my past post that of course in the beginning I had also major setbacks and had to restart the game but I think I figured out how to do it. Actually it is not too hard of course this works only against the dump AI. At first you need a low profile don't let yourself be pushed into a war and build up your forces and the economy. Secondly you need to wait for the right moment to strike a surprise attack. The best choice is when all the Axis forces are entangled somewhere in Russia than you can roll up the whole front from behind. But as I said earlier near the Russian/German border I was stopped. So I had to build up strength again but now with all of France/Spain and a great part of Germany and Italy in my back this will be done in the near future.
So once again you've done a really good job but I would like to know how long did it take before you finished the first TSFE. I mean with all these eventfiles it must be a long time. I think you actually need a couple of month to create a standard scen.
So keep up the good work.
Sincerely
Your fan
markus

The ANZAC · June 19, 2002, 08:21

I am going to be gone from June 21st to July 1st. And I wanted to know if anyone wanted to take over while I was gone before I have get someone new from outside.

The ANZAC · June 20, 2002, 09:23

Marko: do you want to take over for the Allies while I am away? If so you can get my password from Case.

Marko · June 20, 2002, 10:05

Quote:

Originally posted by Imperial-Markus
I would like to know how long did it take before you finished the first TSFE.

It took me 1,5 years to make the original TSFE. I also made an upgrade (version 1.1) a month later but didn't released it - only gave a link to it in a scenario thread in Civfanatics.

Now TSFE 2 is almost ready and I'm playtesting it. The scenario has around a dozen new tricks which haven't been used in any scenario before for making the AI better. So I hope it will be interesting, once finished.

Quote:

do you want to take over for the Allies while I am away? If so you can get my password from Case.

Yes, I'll play as Allies.

The ANZAC · June 20, 2002, 18:38

Sure take over. Two things first before you release: I hope to make some important changes to the SOMUA S-35 and two I haven't made a Matilda Mk I and I doubt I can

You might want to find someone to do that.

Marko · June 23, 2002, 05:06

No important news.

klesh · June 25, 2002, 17:15

We are recieving scattered reports from the west...

Nothing is clear as of yet... though explosions have been reported outside the city of Odessa...

Full story expected soon...

klesh · June 25, 2002, 22:02

W A R ! ! !

One month ago, when Iosef Stalin got wind of the utter collapse of the Yugoslavian government, he sighed, shook his head and retreated to his office. After about an hour, he came out, and called for his assistant, Ludkova. "Get on the wires to Kyiv, I want Marshal Kleshnikov flow to Moskva immediately."

When the Marshal arrived, Stalin greeting him with a lifeless scowl, and the soon went into the Comrade's map room to have a conference. There Stalin explained why politically, after the fall of yet another soveign nation, he now had decided to strike the first blow at the fascists. "With Poland it was one thing, we still had protection in the south. But now, we have no more Yougoslavia, and we have what intellegence says is the German 3rd Army at our doorstep. England is backed up to a wall, she cannot possibly attempt an invasion with no one else fighting it out on the continent. Greece is barely holding on, and unless we act soon, the German 3rd Army will turn south, headlong into Greece" He went on. "We need to act now, and cripple their war effort... buy time for England and France to regroup in the south. Vasily, I am giving you command of this invasion. You will have the 3rd and 4th Guards Tank Armies at your disposal as well as the 112th, 91st, 34th, and 65th Guards Infantry Divisions. You have one month to excecute this manouver. You have one week to settle on an order of battle and return here by armoured train to get it approved. This, as you can imagine, is of the highest priority for not only the Union, but for the entirety of Europe.

And so it was done.

One month later in December, Molotov delivered the declaration of war in Berlin, just as the frontier positions were being crossed by the troops. Many German troops couldn't believe their eyes, as our tanks rolled past them with lightning speed. These soldiers hadn't been attacked in force during the entire war! Some fought valiantly, but other turned and ran, and were gunned down by our armour.

Victories were numerous, as the Germans were completely caught off guard. By the end of the advance, all strategic objectives were met, with minimal and less than expected casualties.

Preparations are underway for what appears to be possibly a major battle in the future between the 3rd and 4th Guards Tank Armies and the panzer elements (divisions unknown) of the German 3rd Army along the banks of the Danube River. This could be the most decisive battle yet in this war, as the fate of the Soviet invasion, as well as the strength of the German Army in the east might hinge on it.

When Stalin got word of the resounding success of the invasion, he turned to his commisars and said "You see, the never expected it! We've got them now. Their war machine won't last long without their precious Oil Facilities." He was quickly overcome with joy, and ran to his office to fetch his special box of goodies. He packed a celebratory pipefull of marihuana for the entire Supreme Sovieit to enjoy.

Cities Captured:

Oradea
Burgas
Varna
Constanta
Bucuresti
Ploesti

Case · June 25, 2002, 23:16

Bah! I didn't need those cities anyway

Marko · June 29, 2002, 06:28

Congratulations to Soviet Union and especially to comrade Stalin and his brilliant Marshal Kleshnikov! They have certainly studied well the works of ancient master Xin Yu.

French Mediterranean fleet under command of admiral Jean Pierre Esteva liberated Corsica island.

Case · June 29, 2002, 07:13

Luftwaffe Strikes Stalinist Hordes!

The bombers and fighters of the Luftwaffe's 2nd Air Army have struck out at the Soviet agressors.
Jubilant He-111 Pilots have described how the Russian tankers of the 3rd Guards Tank Army abandoned their primative machines at the sight of literally thousands of the Luftwaffe's elite bombers approaching their encampments around Oradea!

Below: A He-111 is readied for another sortie against the 3rd Guards Tank Army

3rd Army Counterattacks

Following the 2nd Air Army's massive attack, troops of the 3rd army were able to secure the rubble of Oradea without suffering any casualties themselves.
Upon digging themselves in, the soldiers of the 3rd Army were thrilled to hear the news that reinforcements are flooding into the region under the aegis of the newly formed Army Group Danube.

Luftwaffe Active over Atlantic and Mediterranean

In addition to it's activities over the Balkans, the Luftwaffe has continued the campaign against Germany's enemies in the west. This month German bombers have slaughted the Free French defenders of Corsica and have sent even more British battleships and cruisers to the bottom of the sea.

Marko · June 29, 2002, 08:38

DECEMBER 1940

Axis conquered Belgrade in Yugoslavia.

Spain captured Porto in Portugal.

Soviets seized Ploesti, Constanta, Bucaresti, Varna, Burgas and Oradea in Romania.

France liberated Bastia in Corsica island.

1940 OVERVIEW

Axis conquered Denmark, Norway, Benelux countries, France and Yugoslavia.

Spain seized northern part of Portugal.

Allies captured Albania and eastern Libya.

Soviets conquered Romania.

France captured Sardinia and western Libya.

Kalmer · July 1, 2002, 13:58

Due to the Axis-Soviet war Turkish army is in full alert.
We are ready to repel any possible invasion from any source.

Imperial-Markus · July 1, 2002, 15:31

The Republic of Spain is proud to finally declare the end of the corrupt and completely inefficient regime of Antonio di Salazzar. Portugal and Spain are one once again. United under the prosperous and glorious leadership of “Il Marco”.

The people welcomed our troops as liberators from an oppressive rule and cheered them marching through the streets of Lisbon. Marco held a speech from the balcony of the townhall of Lisbon and he was overwhelmed by the spontaneous reaction of the people to declare a new holiday in Portugal: the liberation day will remind all generations on the heroic task done by Marco to bring freedom to Portugal.

Furthermore Marco would like once again express the absolute neutrality of Spain in this conflict and he hopes all leaders will continue their noble behaviour in respecting our borders.

Thank you for your attention
Marco
Leader of unified Spain and Portugal

The ANZAC · July 1, 2002, 21:33

Operation Taciturn Launched!!

Today the code of "Silent as the Wind..." was sent over Hellenic Resistance Radio and two irregular formations of Bulgars, Expatriots, and Greeks launched an assault on Plovdiv and took control of the city from German auxiliary troops who were whimpering at their boots. This is important as it links the Soviet and Allied forces together to form a better line to push the Hun out of the Balkans! God save the King!

Imperial-Markus · July 2, 2002, 04:28

The Spanish government is concerned about the sneak attack of Russian forces on German soil. Another nation had abandoned it's neutrality and entered the WW. Now more lives will be wasted. Given the complete new situation Spain is not only accepting the scientific exchange treaty proposed by Turkey but propose also an Alliance of Neutrality. We must bind together in order too keep potential invaders out. As Russia proves us that it cannot be trusted perhaps sooner or later they start to invade you with the same completely useless excuse of “securing” their borders. The last neutral countries in the world must unite or we will be eradicated one after another.

The ANZAC · July 2, 2002, 11:05

The United Kingdom would support an alliance of Neutrality between Turkey and Spain.

klesh · July 2, 2002, 15:43

Quote:

Originally posted by Imperial-Markus As Russia proves us that it cannot be trusted perhaps sooner or later they start to invade you with the same completely useless excuse of “securing” their borders.

Pfft. Tell that to Denmark, Norway, Benelux countries, France and Yugoslavia.

klesh · July 2, 2002, 18:56

Operation Chetepaka continues to advance its way across the Balkans! People everywhere welcome the liberating forces of the Soviet Union!

After the severe bombardment of Oradea, our forces climbed out of the rubble and were able to recapture the city from the counterattacking Germans. The first victories were scored on the Luftwaffe during this raid, and the old I-16's held their ground.

After encountering the Greek freedom fighters in Plovdiv, the 3rd and 4th Guards Tank Armees turned westward to advance on the Germans in Jugoslavia. The forces involved in the pincer movement which initiated during Chetepaka has now met at the city of Craiova. Here, Marshal Kleshnikov met with General Muzekya and prepared for the long push into Jugoslavia.

Sofia was liberated in turn, and the line alongside the Greeks was sured-up.

The 67th Belorussian Assault Engineers brigade advanced in motorized lorries just behind our aroured columns, and began the task of erecting sveral bridges across the Danube. Here, with the Red Airforce in sight, the dreaded Luftwaffe was no where to be found! Four bridges were completed in a matter of 8 hours, and a double pincer attack was initiated at dawn on the 3rd day of the continued attack.

Here we see a sniper from the 67th Belorussian Assault Engineers brigade covering the construction of one of the bridges across the Danube.

Beograd was encircled, and the confused commander of the Panzer batalions stationed in the city was taken prisoner, along with the Order of battle for the German 3rd Army in the comming weeks. This was a major victory for the Soviet liberators, as the capital of the recently stricken Jugoslavia is now free from the fascist dogs.

Oradea retaken
Craiova, Sofia and Beograd captured.

-Vasily Kleshnikov.

Marko · July 4, 2002, 09:27

Some fights around Corsica.

Marko · July 4, 2002, 09:40

JANUARY 1941

Axis liberated Oradea in Romania.

Spain conquered Lisboa and Lagos in Portugal.

Allies took Plovdiv in Bulgaria.

Soviets captured Sofia in Bulgaria, Belgrade in Yugoslavia and Oradea in Romania.

Case · July 5, 2002, 03:50

Luftwaffe Continues to Lash Soviets

The aircrews of the 2nd Air Army have continued to enjoy what the pilots have dubbed 'the Great Danube Duckshoot'. Luftwaffe forces have destroyed over 5 soviet Armoured Divisions this month, and fresh aircrews are rushing to the Danube to join in the fun!

Oradea Raided

Following more bombardment from the Luftwaffe, the 21st Panzer Divsion has mounted a 'hit and run' raid on Oradea. The Dision withdraw safely to it's inital positions after the divisional engineers had destroyed The Red Air Force facilities in the city.

Corsica Raided

The Italian Armed forces have Raided the Island of Corsica, briefly re-occuping the city of Bastia. The French defenders of the island have lost dozens of fighters and a squadron of cruisers.