AO Wunderwaffe Run - powerful, yet flawed

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AO 1946 - Operation Kowboy

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 313505

Hero:


For PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - the concept of using this unit for such purposes is interesting to say the least.

New Units Commissioned:

Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)

Yet another atomic rocket I will probably end up saving for later scenarios.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - ** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Steamroller

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Skilled Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Strategic Bomber

IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****

Armored Train

Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - **** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - ***
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - *** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 12 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Fw 190D-9 - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


Lightning Attack on my flame tanks proves to be very powerful over the course of this entire run, as it allows to clear multiple targets easily in a single turn. After clearing this AT gun, I will get access to the infantry, and the other At vehicle will be unable to support it.


It's hard to get bored of what Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ does to the enemy, even it makes some encounters trivial.


Auxiliary Force trait saves the day once again. Granted, it's arguable if buying a whole set of units each mission is cheaper than risking a few hits every other scenario, but at least from a tactical perspective it means my advance is not slowed down as much.

Final Prestige: 319092 (up 5587)

Overall:

This was relatively straightforward, as the elite objective is at least not as wild like most of the other ones thanks to being isolated in a remote part of the map. It does mean having to dedicate a part of the force to it for a longer time, but also prevents things from getting complicated when elite troops mix with regular ones in a joint counterattack.

AO 1946 - Alamo 1946

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 316720

Hero:


For Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 just in case, but I doubt I'll have the space for the unit.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - *** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - ** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Steamroller

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Skilled Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Artillerie Abt 12 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor

Strategic Bomber

III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Fw 190D-9 - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


It's great to see Camouflage working so well on my AA gun, but the fact that three planes survived with 1 health is some evil conspiracy on the American side!


Dallas is secure and can be taken anytime if I ever want to want to end the mission early.


Baited out of hiding and shot down. I am getting relatively efficient at this atomic bomber hunt method.


Now that's just rude! A lone cavalry unit comes out of nowhere to try and retake an airfield.


Alamo falls the old fashioned way. Even without accepting surrenders an encirclement helps get thing done faster.

Final Prestige: 318699 (up 1979)

Overall:

Extra difficult path comes to a close with this scenario and it has been an easier ride than before. Map knowledge for sure helped, but not having to baby sit every unit in my core also made things easier this time around. Poor Maintenance did come into play from time to time sabotaging my plans, but it was nothing that endangered the units or the advance timetable.

AO 1946 - Battle of Wichita

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 316383

Hero:


For AufkAbt 3, I might use it on other units of course, but prefer to put this hero in reserve.

New Units Commissioned:

Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)

I did end up suing one V2 last mission to speed things up, so it is a good thing to get one back.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Steamroller

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Strategic Bomber

III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Fw 190D-9 - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


Skies are swarming again with these annoying flies, but a lot of them are now seriously damaged, meaning I should achieve air superiority soon.


Sneaking in some paratroopers yet again. That seems to be the only viable way to get to the bonus objectives ahead of the Japanese army.


This elite infantry does help train the specific medals on my units and while it seems quite scary with such a high number of defenders, they did not attack even once, apparently not wanting to stumble into support fire.

Final Prestige: 330544 (up 14161)

Overall:

This is the much more friendly version of the Battle of Wichita. There is no rush towards the goal other than trying to get to the town itself for some extra prestige and the only real threat is spreading the forces too thin in the area of the elite objectives. Defenders there aside from the 100 power infantry are mobile and more than willing to attack if something comes into range. They also have decent air cover, but these planes went after Japanese ones, got weakened and thus did not pose as much of a threat by the time I got to attack them as well.

[Tassadar]

AO 1946 - Operation Liberty

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 326967

Hero:


Added to I./AG 1. The less I say about this, the better.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Steamroller

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Strategic Bomber

III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Fw 190D-9 - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


Group of Vigilant units with some support clears the forest terrain. I must say that having a total of three Vigilant heroes on vehicles makes such angles of attack much easier, and the difference can only be felt when compared to a more regular setup.


Interesting bug on the first turn caused all Axis and enemy units loose their move. I had to clear the game cache, reload from last mission and start again to fix that.


Evacuating the command vehicles was not so difficult given how quickly my infantry was able to break the encirclement. Minefields were somewhat annoying, but I've learned to use the firepower of Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ to deal with them.

Final Prestige: 334462 (up 7495)

Overall:

That was a grindy mission, but at least the other Axis troops in the city are experienced, hardened veterans that can buy a decent amount of time until help arrives. The ability to end the mission early is another welcome addition, as it does not force to continue the fighting if the situation is not in the players favor. My core was able to take the enemies head on and clear them out, but this failsafe mechanism can be a lifesaver for various challenges.

AO 1946 - Second Battle of Wichita

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 328811

Hero:


Hero for III./KG 1 „Roch“ - I cannot capture units, but this has some utility slowing down dangerous target, which a thing I already had the chance t test in some past runs.

New Equipment Provided:

I./JG 3 - Shinryu II

Just some flavorful addition I will probably never have the slots to deploy.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Steamroller

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
PzAbt 101 - Panzer IVH
PzAbt 102 - Panzer IVH
PzAbt 103 - Panzer IVH
PzAbt 103 - Panzer IVH
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen
Panzerjäger Abt 101 - 7.5 cm Pak 40
Panzerjäger Abt 102 - 7.5 cm Pak 40
FlaK Abt 101 - 2 cm FlaK 38
FlaK Abt 102 - 2 cm FlaK 38
Sturmgeschütz Abt 101 - StuH 42
I./JG 101 - Bf 109G
II./JG 101 - Bf 109G
III./JG 101 - Bf 109G
IV./JG 101 - Bf 109G

Summary:


I buy a huge auxiliary force that is meant to slow down the enemy advance and give my regular units time to set up defensive positions further away. I will not run and face the danger, but the initial positing of my core force is not a good one to form a defensive line.


All as planed, the Americans take their time to engage the bait. These German units stand no chance, but allow me to get two turns of relative safety.


Thanks to this sacrifice, I can properly fight the advancing American and by the end of the mission even start my own counterattack!

Final Prestige: 327747 (down 1064)

Overall:

This is for sure not how the mission is meant to be played, but Auxiliary Force trait combined with core units capable of clearing multiple enemies in a single turn allows for a more aggressive approach. Compared to the regular run my losses are significantly smaller, both due to the fact that the air force was absolutely deadly versus the USAAF and the fact that my anti-tank support often deleted the most dangerous tanks in one shot. This meant that even against overwhelming odds, I was mostly just receiving chip damage and rarely had to save my units from more serious trouble (which was a lot more common previously when my support was simply not able to keep up with opposing numbers).

AO 1946 - Operation Lumpenjagd

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 326272

Hero:


Added to PzAbt 12 „Alaric“. Seems interesting as an idea to help gain the experience to catch up to the rest of the core.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann

Reserve

Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous
I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen

Summary:


Taking just the best of the best... and a boat pirate unit since I had a core slot to spare.


Hold on boys! As the past has shown, sacrifices of auxiliary units are very powerful way to deal with challenges of AO 1946.


Counter Battery Fire is quite decent on landkreuzers. They often are the primary target for enemy units, so they don't fire back that often, but every now and then the ability kicks in and does some serious damage.

Final Prestige: 326657 (up 385)

Overall:

In the clash of titans, my forces prevailed. Destroying the mine sweeper tanks in the south early proved to be a very useful thing to do, as it meant that the enemy had to move much slower and thus was not able to reach their intended target, getting stopped by a solid defensive formation of auxiliary German units. This bought me time to first block the forest pass entirely and then strike the Americans from behind, all as planned in the mission briefing.

[Tassadar]

AO 1946 - The Colorado Conference

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 325233

Hero:

None

New Units Commissioned:

Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)

Getting some extra firepower for use in Washington DC.

Starting Army Composition:

Reserve

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous
I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

None

Summary:


Taking some time to review the core, the plane collections looks especially nice.

Final Prestige: 325233 (no change)

Overall:

At this stage, I was hoping to deploy more units, but all the new landkreuzers keep eating away at the increasing core slot allowance, so I cannot go too crazy with the composition.

AO 1946 - Battle of Springfield

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 323833

Hero:


Finally something really worthy of the run. I'd still prefer slot reduction options, but it is very welcome as well. Joins I./KG 1 „Fjalar“, as it would have the best chances to benefit from it. Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“ was tempting, but it just has 3 ammo, so it would limit support fire potential.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - ** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - **** - Skilled Support, Steamroller

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Strategic Bomber

I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - *****

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


Bad weather makes my aircraft unable to assist a the start of the mission...


...but the enemy has a much bigger issue on their hands.


Springfiled captured, so far so good. I manage to take my time during the approach, so a few less experienced units can use it to do battle training.


Landkreuzer vs. landkreuzer! A land variant of the earlier naval battles.

Final Prestige: 334955 (up 11122)

Overall:

Back in action after a break, the Wunderwaffe core works well. Poor weather did cause some inconvenience, but nothing more serious than that. At this point it is just all about repetition of the old tricks, aside form those rare circumstances when a particularly nasty enemy appears or when there are specific defenses set up that require time and preparation to safely dismantle.

AO 1946 - Operation Holzfaller

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 330006

Hero:


Added to Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“, so it can provide support fire better when required. Usually it is the newly appearing full strength units that need to be suppressed, but sometimes even the damaged ones go on a berserk range and need to be taken out more easily by AT guns.

New Units Commissioned:

PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte

Great overall for the style and flavor, terrible for my core slot limit.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - *** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte (WW) - ***

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - ***** - Skilled Support, Steamroller

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Strategic Bomber

I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - ***** - Survivor

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Pionier Brücken Bataillon 101 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz)
Pionier Brücken Bataillon 102 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz)
Pionier Brücken Bataillon 103 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


In the north, I am taking my time, moving in formation and not letting the American ground units find a gap. The air force there is not that much of an issue.


For some strange reason , the Maus in not getting attacked even when operating alone. Looks like the enemy is afraid of getting one-shot if they even try.


Clearing the area around Memphis and finishing the mission. I also managed to build the extra bridge thanks to auxiliary engineers.

Final Prestige: 347724 (up 17718)

Overall:

Yet another mission completed with only limited obstacles, mostly in the form of enemy artillery attacking from the fog of war and the ever present threat of the American air force. I have fighter planes that can deal with them very quickly, but they are not too numerous, so will often struggle to provide cover for the ground forces. Since I also can deploy a very limited number of viable AA units, it means my force is in ways actually more vulnerable to bombers, atomic ones included, than my normal core, which as an amusingly unexpected discovery.

[Tassadar]

AO 1946 - Operation Ken-Go

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 343693

Hero:


OK, for PzAbt 13 „Attila“ if the game really wants to spam me with these heroes.

New Units Commissioned:

Artillerie Abt 17 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)

Another V2, Washington awaits.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - *** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - *** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte (WW) - *** - Aiming Assiatance

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - ***** - Skilled Support, Steamroller

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 17 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous, Skilled Support
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


Hunt for the American landkreuzer is the feature element of this mission. I decide not to use atomic rockets to make the most out of it...


...and just deal with the enemy the old fashioned way.


Serving in the auxiliary force is a tough fate!

Final Prestige: 342476 (down 1217)

Overall:

It would be a shame not to go on the attack in a specifically defensive scenario, but this all needs to be done very carefully, as the frontline is long and enemy reinforcements numerous, appearing regularly. At the same time the player has fewer units and has to find enough to not only hunt the landkreuzer, but also defend against enemy raids and look out for the possibility of getting surrounded. Even the bonus objectives are not too obvious, as the time limit can be quite challenging. Nobody said all missions will be on the same level of difficulty!

AO 1946 - Operation Zweihander

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 335127

Hero:


Adding to Grenadier Reg 1, nothing too exciting.

New Units Commissioned:

Artillerie Abt 18 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)

I'm patiently gathering every rocket I can get my hands on. They could make the final missions much easier and for now are not that urgently needed yet.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - **** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - *** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte (WW) - *** - Aiming Assiatance

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - ***** - Skilled Support, Steamroller

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - Fierce Fighter, First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 17 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 18 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous, Skilled Support
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


I'm repeating myself, but the joy of a camouflaged 12.8 cm AT piece is simply unending.


Fort Knox secure and paratroopers will now deal with one remote American point of resistance.


Getting as many overruns and experience on my landkreuzers will make them even more deadly than they are now. Since I have the time, I am slowing my advance on purpose to do that.

Final Prestige: 351457 (up 16330)

Overall:

This was much less intense than the previous mission, with the main obstacle being the terrain in the area, requiring a more steady advance and not rushing ahead, getting my forces potentially separated in to smaller, less defensible groups. As per usual, the Vigilant heroes helped in high ground a lot while the narrow mountain passages strongly favor a small core with multiple 15 strength units rather than more weaker ones.

AO 1946 - Operation Promotheus

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 347154

Hero:


Added to PzAbt 10 „Hydra“, as Provocator can be costly at times.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Prudent, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - **** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - **** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte (WW) - *** - Aiming Assiatance

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - ***** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Strategic Bomber

I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - **** - Fast Learner, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - ***** - Survivor

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - Fierce Fighter, First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 17 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 18 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


That could have been a close call, but fortunately Lethal attack on a 15 strength heavy AA gun can sometimes prevent the atomic bomber from attacking. It not a sure way to stop them without additional fighter cover, but with a bit of luck it is enough.


When luck runs out however, this can be a costly strategy to rely on...


Ambushing a B-29 is rare, but when it happens, it's almost like winning the lottery.


The AT gun placed on the research facility hex is a real pain to destroy thanks to the combination of the heroes it has. Luckily, some artillery can quickly help deal with the issue.

Final Prestige: 362720 (up 15566)

Overall:

This scenario can be a real nightmare depending on the amount of B-29 bombers that slip past the player's defenses. It thus takes all the tricks learned so far to mount a good defense and even then it might not always be possible. There will be situations, when in order to advance, there is a need for some level of risk, or when the map is structured in such a way that prevents reaching the units that need the extra protection. There is also the fact that brining more AA units will surely help with the defenses, but will slow down the pace at which ground forces can advance. There are a lot of thing to think about and this scenario tests the knowledge well.

[Tassadar]

AO 1946 - Battle of the Pentagon

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 358795

Hero:


Hero for PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“, as it often ends the turn next to the enemy.

New Units Commissioned:

Artillerie Abt 19 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)
Artillerie Abt 20 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)
Artillerie Abt 21 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)
Artillerie Abt 22 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)
Artillerie Abt 23 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport)

More atomic V2 rockets always makes missions less of a challenge, but since not many scenarios are left, I might as well use these.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - **** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Fearsome Reputation, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Prudent, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - **** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - **** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte (WW) - *** - Aiming Assiatance

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - ***** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Artillerie Abt 13 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Expert Support
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Strategic Bomber

I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - ***** - Survivor

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - Fierce Fighter, First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 17 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 18 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 19 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 20 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 21 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 22 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 23 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous, Skilled Support
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Fast Learener, Thorough Preparation
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen

Summary:


I./JG 2 finally in action! I was hoping it will be possible at one point.


PzAbt 13 „Attila“ gettingh its fair share of Overrun triggers.


A follow up to the nuclear strike and the enemy landkreuzer is defeated.


Quick V2 strike makes securing the Pentagon significantly easier, as the massive damage it deals is better than any artillery strike in history.

Final Prestige: 364968 (up 6173)

Overall:

While the prestige gains might not suggest this to be a difficult scenario, the fact that I had to secure the flanks and also advance made it much more tricky for this small core force. I is the situation I already mentioned in the regular run and its description, but this time it was even more visible due to the size of the army. The biggest asset to deal with the issue at this point are landkreuzers - in their basic version with no heroes too slow to advance along with the rest of the army in formation, they were mostly used as stationary blockades, which can alongside a few escorts secure each flank.

AO 1946 - Fall Schwarz

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 355872

Hero:


Final Hero added to PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“.

New Units Commissioned:

PzAbt 14 „Geiserich“ - Ratte (WW)

I've run out of ideas for barbarian king names starting with A, so I went with this instead.

Starting Army Composition:

Infantry

Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer

Tank

PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Crippling Blow, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - ***** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Fearsome Reputation, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Prudent, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - **** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - **** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte (WW) - **** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 14 „Geiserich“ - Ratte (WW) - ***

Recon

AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor

Anti-Tank

Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer

Artillery

Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - ***** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Artillerie Abt 14 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 15 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 16 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 17 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 18 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 19 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 20 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 21 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 22 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****
Artillerie Abt 23 - V2 Atomic (V2 Transport) - *****

Anti-Aircraft

FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Expert Support
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - *** - Famous, Skilled Support

Fighter

I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - ** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - * - Fast Learener, Thorough Preparation
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn

Tactical Bomber

I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Strategic Bomber

I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - ***** - Survivor
II./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F

Armored Train

Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Reserve

Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - Fierce Fighter, First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor

Auxiliary Force:

Infanterie Reg 101 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 102 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 103 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Infanterie Reg 104 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz)
Kradschützen 101 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 102 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 103 - Kradschützen
Kradschützen 104 - Kradschützen
Artillerie Abt 101 - 10.5 cm leFH 18 (Opel Blitz)
Artillerie Abt 102 - 10.5 cm leFH 18 (Opel Blitz)
Artillerie Abt 103 - 10.5 cm leFH 18 (Opel Blitz)
Artillerie Abt 104 - 10.5 cm leFH 18 (Opel Blitz)
FlaK Abt 101 - 2 cm FlaK 38 (Opel Blitz)
FlaK Abt 102 - 2 cm FlaK 38 (Opel Blitz)
FlaK Abt 103 - 2 cm FlaK 38 (Opel Blitz)
FlaK Abt 104 - 2 cm FlaK 38 (Opel Blitz)
I./JG 101 - Bf 109G
II./JG 101 - Bf 109G
III./JG 101 - Bf 109G
IV./JG 101 - Bf 109G
I./JG 102 - Bf 109G
II./JG 102 - Bf 109G
III./JG 102 - Bf 109G
IV./JG 103 - Bf 109G
I./JG 103 - Bf 109G
II./JG 103 - Bf 109G
III./JG 103 - Bf 109G
IV./JG 103 - Bf 109G

Summary:


Char 2C unit, the first landkreuzer, wants to fight bravely in this scenario. It just needs to get to the frontline. Slowly.


A total of twelve Bf 109G squadrons serve their role to distract the enemy air force, allowing some suppression by AA fire first, before my own fighters engage.


I use all the saved V2 rockets to smash through key points of resistance quicker.


Nothing proves how intense the fighting gets in this mission better than an auxiliary AA gun getting a whole star of experience!


Victory! The Americans surrender being forced to recognize the technical superiority of Wunderwaffe.

Final Prestige: 347753 (down 8119)

Overall:

This time the mission went significantly faster than in the normal run since I was able to clear enemy units much quicker, not allowing them to retreat and repair. It did not change the fact that the battle was really grand, with the auxiliary troops shining yet again as ways to make the AI do bad decisions on the battlefield. Even without American atomic bomber presence, they still have a lot of other utility in AO 1946, especially if prestige is not an issue and they can be freely thrown into the danger zone not fearing the losses they might suffer. Finally a decent number of Vigilant heroes on my tanks and good positioning of artillery support also helped in the scenario. There is little open terrain and what exists, is on the edge of Washington. I guess one could push fiercely in one direction and then make a sweeping surrounding maneuver to encircle the entire north part of town, the time limit is very generous, but it would require a much larger core than this one.

AO 1946 - Epilogue 1947

Starting Prestige (after purchases and replacements): 347753

Final Army Composition:

Infanterie Reg 3 „El Cid“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Joseph Allerberger, Oleh Dir
Infanterie Reg 4 „Hernán Cortés“ - Azul Infanterie (WW, OS20) (SdKfz 250/1) - ***** - Fast Deployment, No Retaliation, Survivor, Gero von Mannstein, Helmut Wirnsberger
Pionier Brücken Bataillon 1 - Brückenpioniere (Opel Blitz) - * - Ferocious Defense, Learns From Mistakes, River Assault
Fallschirmjäger Reg 1 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - **** - Fierce Fighter, No Surrender, Tenacious Defender, Matthaus Hetzenauer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 2 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Flag Killer
Fallschirmjäger Reg 3 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Liberator
Fallschirmjäger Reg 4 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 5 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - ** - Distraction
Fallschirmjäger Reg 6 - Fallschirmjäger 43 - Liberator
Gebirgsjäger Reg 1 - Gebirgsjäger 43 - *** - Flag Killer
Grenadier Reg 1 - Grenadier 43 (SdKfz 250/1) - **** - Fierce Fighter, First Aid
Pionier Bataillon 1 - Pioniere 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - First Aid, Flag Killer, No Retaliation, River Assault, Survivor
Infanterie Reg 1 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding
Infanterie Reg 2 - Wehr Infanterie 43 (Opel Blitz) - ***
PzAbt 1 „Wyvern“ - Panzer VII Löwe (WW, prototype) - ***** - AT Support, Crippling Blow, Expert Support, Tank Killer, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 2 „Lagarfljótwurm“ - Maus (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Lightning Attack, Steamroller, Otto Carius, Rikugun Tai-I Akiyama
PzAbt 3 „Sleipnir“ - E-50 (WW, OS15) - **** - Crippling Blow, Exterminator, Ignores ZOC, Steamroller
PzAbt 4 „Fáfnir“ - E-100 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Zero Slots, Steamroller, Survivor, Albert Kerscher
PzAbt 5 - Verdeja 3 - ***** - Fearsome Reputation, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 6 - Char 2C - *** - Fearsome Reputation, Legendary, Steamroller
PzAbt 7 „Riesenkraken“ - E-75 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Crippling Blow, Fearsome Reputation, Readuce Slots, Steamroller
PzAbt 8 „Jörmungandr“ - Flammpanzer 38(t) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Fearsome Reputation, Lightning Attack, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 9 - Type 5 Chi-Ri - **** - Fierce Fighter, Tenacious Defender, Unyielding, Steamroller
PzAbt 10 „Hydra“ - Panther II (WW, OS15) - ***** - Ignores ZOC, Provocator, Prudent, Steamroller, Survivor
PzAbt 11 „Arminius“ - Meerschweinchen (WW) - **** - Counter Battery Fire, Steamroller, Kurt Knispel
PzAbt 12 „Alaric“ - Ratte (WW) - **** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 13 „Attila“ - Ratte (WW) - **** - Aiming Assiatance, Steamroller
PzAbt 14 „Geiserich“ - Ratte (WW) - ***
AufkAbt 1 - SdKfz 233 9Rad - **** - Fierce Fighter, Provocator, Tenacious Defender, Survivor
AufkAbt 2 - SdKfz 234/2 8Rad - **** - Distraction, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 3 - SdKfz 222 - **** - Distraction, Leadership, Superior Maneuver
AufkAbt 4 „Nidhöggr“ - Panzer II Luchs (WW, OS15) - ***** - Artillery Support, Butcher, Overrun, Vigilant, Steamroller, Survivor
Panzerjäger Abt 1 „Ferniswolf“ - Jagdtiger (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Camouflage, Overrun, Expert Support, Steamroller, Karl Ullmann
Panzerjäger Abt 2 - Sturer Emil (prototype) - ***** - Field Repairs, First Strike, Skilled Support
Panzerjäger Abt 3 „Werwolf“ - E-25 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Exterminator, Overwhelming Attack, Skilled Support, Capitana Vigano
Panzerjäger Abt 4 „Barghest“ - E-10 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, No Retaliation, Karla Wuhrer
Artillerie Abt 1 - 15 cm sFH 18 (SdKfz 7) - *** - Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 2 - 21 cm Mrs 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Cheap Replacements, Fast Deployment, Skilled Support
Artillerie Abt 3 - 17 cm K 18 (SdKfz 7) - **** - Skilled Support
Panzer Artillerie Abt 1 „Thor“ - Sturmtiger (WW, OS20) - ***** - Consolidator, Double Attack, Zero Slots, Skilled Support, Survivor, Elsa Kloss
Panzer Artillerie Abt 2 „Odin“ - Grile 17 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Counter Battery Fire, Reduced Slots, Skilled Support, Emma Habermann
Panzer Artillerie Abt 3 „Balder“- Heuschrecke (WW, OS15) - ***** - Skilled Support, Steamroller
Sturmgeschütz Abt 1 - StuH 42 - **** - Double Support, Leadership
Werfer Abt 1 - Panzerwerfer 42 - **** - Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 1 „Heimdall“ - 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sfl.) (WW, OS15) - ***** - Camouflage, Lethal Attack, Expert Support
FlaK Abt 2 - 20/70 quadruplo - **** - Double Support, Field Repairs, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 3 „Loki“ - Ostwind (WW, OS15) - ***** - Lethal Attack, Skilled Support
FlaK Abt 4 - 2 cm Flakvierling 38 (SdKfz 10) - **** - Famous, Skilled Support
I./JG 1 „Hræsvelgr“ - He 162A (WW, OS15) - ***** - First Strike, Rapid Fire 1.5x, Survivor, Heinrich Bar
II./JG 1 „Munin“ - Do 335A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Butcher, Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor, Beate Uhse
III./JG 1 „Harpyie“ - FW-TA-183 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Thorough Preparation, Survivor
IV./JG 1 „Vedrfölnir“ - Me 163B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Fast Rebase, First Strike, Reduced Slots, Survivor
I./JG 2 - Vought XF5U (prototype) - *** - Combat Luck, Fast Learner, Thorough Preparation, Survivor
II./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Aiming Assistance, Survivor
III./JG 2 - Bf 109K - *** - Entrenchment Killer 3x, Survivor
IV./JG 2 „Widofnir“ - Me 262A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Erich Hartmann
I./JG 3 - Shinryu II - ** - Fast Learener, Thorough Preparation
II./JG 3 „Hugin“ - Go 229A (WW, OS20) - ***** - No Retaliation, Survivor, Dora Obermaier, Gerhard Barkhorn
I./NJG 1 - He 219 - ** - Thorough Preparation
I./AG 1 - Fw 189 - **** - Legendary, Survivor
II./AG 1 - Fw 189 - *** - Survivor
I./KG 2 „Gullinkambi“ - Ar 234B (WW, OS15) - ***** - Survivor
I./ZG 1 - Bf 109Z (prototype) - ***** - Aggressive Counterattack, Ignores Entrenchment, First Strike, Survivor
II./ZG 1 - Me 410A - *** - Aggressive Counterattack, Readiness, Survivor
III./ZG 1 - Fw 190G
I./SG 1 „Sirene“ - Ju 187 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x, Survivor
II./SG 1 - Ju 87G - *** - Survivor
III./SG 1 „Feuervogel“ - Hs 132A (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor, Hans-Ulrich Rudel
I./KG 1 „Fjalar“ - Ta 400 (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Attack, Double Move, Lethal Attack
II./KG 1 „Nachtkrabb“ - E 555I (WW, OS15) - ***** - Double Move, Survivor
III./KG 1 „Roch“ - Horten H.XVIII (WW, OS15) - ***** - Shock Tactics, Survivor
IV./KG 1 - He 111Z (prototype) - ***** - Survivor
I./KG 2 „Ragnarök“ - Horten H.XVIII A (WW) - ***** - Survivor
II./KG 2 - G10N3 Fugaku F
Panzerzug „Lyngbakr“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Artillery Support, Entrenchment Killer 4x
Panzerzug „Hafgufa“ - Armoured Train - ***** - Entrenchment Killer 4x

Final Prestige: 347753 (up 87072 since first scenario)

Overall:

The Wunderwaffe run is now over, many thanks to everyone who read through this and other AARs. While this one was the easiest of them all, it was also very enjoyable, as getting to play around with experimental units more was something that helped to show most of the campaigns potential. I did not get to deploy as many prototypes and captured fictional production series, but that was due to the immense core slot limitation and the landkreuzers which keep on eating up the growing core slot limit, but I got the most of the available ones and if asked to reply, I'd use the same approach again.

With this fourth run of AO finished, I am now looking towards the most challenging one. It is time for general Bertorelli, to face the might of the American army and experience the exact opposite feeling than the on I had just now. It will be brutal, bloody and I will for sure not get all the elite objectives, that's not even a consideration for many missions. This will be a fitting end to the current series however to see the international brigade do their best.

[Bee1976]

The Wunderwaffe run is now over, many thanks to everyone who read through this and other AARs.

Good job man! It was a wild ride.

[Panzer73]

I am looking forward to General Bertorelli's battles, a true master of AO warfare.

[DefiantXYX]

Wow, the Char 2C is far smaller than an AA gun

A few month later...
Wagner: Sorry General, but I have to say all your men suddenly died. Maybe we should not have fired on everything with our nuclear weapons...

I played the same way. Saved everything for the last scenario and turned the whole city into a big hiroshima.