Intel blackout!

I am distressed to report that I do not have a map update at this time. I am aware of the fact that the Germans won a battle and claimed some territory, however, the photos I snapped detailing where seem to have been stolen by partisans. (Yes, I saw the map when I shot the photo, and Yes, I have forgotten what I was looking at!)
Any details anyone can provide, please do!

Turn 4!

The Allies advance onwards towards the final showdown at the bridges. During the strategic moves, the Typhoons pounced on the slow moving Tigers bound for the front from Apeldorn, causing considerable havoc resulting in their delay for a turn. Elsewhere, more supplies were dropped as the Axis fighters decided to throw their limited air resources into the tactical pot.

Groesbeek Heights defended!

Only one battle took place this past week. One allied player, diehard Keith, against JP and JR. An intercepted Allied radio message sent in the clear reads as follows:

"Held Groesbeek last night(6-1) in a battle of crazy dice.  There were stupidly bad rolls (my artillery failed to range in on a 4 with 5 attempts) and some stupidly good rolls (my Shermans hit with 10 out of 12 mg shots on a 4, with Jason failing 7 of the 10 saves by rolling 5 1's and 2 2's to wipe out the platoon contesting the objective).

The Security firestorm troop was destroyed and the 2 88's retreated north.  The allied firestorm troops held their ground in Groesbeek."

 

Strategically, the Allies succeeded in interdicting the Tigers that were sent to the front with a swarm of Typhoons, but the Axis did gain a Panther and a few stragglers from earlier losses.

A map will be posted later in the week. In the meantime, have a Great 4th!

This weeks battle plan (Wed June 30th)

Some notes regarding strategy for this week.
Strategic map moves will take place first this week, before battles, so no formal plan can be developed until we see where everything ends up. Keep an eye out for areas where we can cut off supply, or open up routes for ourselves.
1500 points is still the standard.

Good Luck!

Allies consolidate holdings in south, Grave Bridge lives up to its name for Allies!

Two battles took place this week as the Allies won both initiative rolls and attacked the Albert Canal Bridge again and the Grave Bridge. In both cases the allied generals could count on their armor superiority to outnumber the defending Germans. This was especially true at the Albert Canal where, despite previous failed attempts, the Allies were finally able to over come the Luftwaffe bridge defenders with alarming ease.
At the head of the armored vanguard a brutal battle costing many lives was fought over the Grave Bridge as the German defenders fought bravely to keep the bridge open long enough to withdraw the bulk of their forces to the other side and maintain control of the far bank.This they succeeded in valiantly and in the end, the incensed Allies were forced to call it a day and yield the battleground, withdrawing to the Vokel Road to reorganize their forces.

Strategic moves did not take place as the Grave Bridge battle raged on until 11pm. We will do those this coming week.

Final battle report in for turn 3-1

Now back to business after that silly post by the propaganda minister regarding flying tanks! He has been sacked. We will also look into who allowed the PM onto the blog and rest assured, they will also be sacked, and perhaps pillaged. We now resume our regular blog postings already in progress...

The battles resulted in 1 Axis win, 1 Axis Draw and 2 Axis losses. The map sections held by the Allies are all indicated on this map, which also shows the battle moves and the resulting movement of troops. At the Albert Canal a powerful Allied armored thrust was stopped with neither side having a clear victory. No ground was lost but it is now littered with Allied tanks and the regrettable loss of some of our good soldiers. Does the emphasis now shift further north?

Axis commanders, look the map over well, for we have our work cut out for us. If you have a battle plan to share, please post a comment.

Promised secret weapon arrives at front!

The Allies will quail in fear when this "treadless" Panzer makes its appearance. Our scientists and engineers have made a quantum leap ahead with this latest Panzer, designated Panzer Mark XIII "Sabretooth Tiger". Rumors that its wheel-less propulsion and "electro plasma" cannon are the result of a technical treaty between our Fuhrer and visitors from Outer Space are strictly unwarranted and any discussion of this baseless rumor are forbidden. Despite that, the increased reports of disc shaped craft seen landing at the Wolfsschanze and at the Nazi party parade grounds in Berlin, continue to feed conspiracy theorists lies. Whatever the truth behind the genious of this new "Wunderwaffen" , it will surely lead our warriors to drive the enemy back to the sea!

Disclaimer- Picture taken from Vulture's Wargaming Blog and is of a 15mm tank made by Critical Mass Games
...I could not help myself, it just looks too cool! I am building a force for use in either Future War Commander  (makers of Blitzkrieg Commander) or Stargrunt II (free here)