Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Turn 1 - France
Reports from the Front
France, Summer 1914
Belgium. An army of 8 divisions, 2 of them Artillery crossed the Belgian border, attempting to take back the land of our Flemish allies. The Germans were unfortunately dug in well and eliminated half of our divisions while only losing 2 of their own. Our forces have dug in.
Lorraine. We reinforced our defenders in Lorraine with 6 divisions of Infantry, 2 of Artillery, and a wing of Fighters. The combined force crossed the trench lines and pushed the Germans out of French territory, albeit at a loss of 4 divisions.
Piedmont. Our Mediterranean fleet transported 2 divisions of North African colonial Infantry to Piedmont, to support our Italian allies and keep a presence, even if only a squadron of Cruisers, in the sea.
Atlantic Ocean. Our battle fleet consolidated South of Ireland, ensuring they would be a tough nut to crack were the German Imperial navy to continue venturing Westward.
Paris. 5 divisions of Infantry and 1 division of Artillery mustered in and around Paris. Our treasury holds 26 million Swiss Francs.
France, Summer 1914
Belgium. An army of 8 divisions, 2 of them Artillery crossed the Belgian border, attempting to take back the land of our Flemish allies. The Germans were unfortunately dug in well and eliminated half of our divisions while only losing 2 of their own. Our forces have dug in.
Lorraine. We reinforced our defenders in Lorraine with 6 divisions of Infantry, 2 of Artillery, and a wing of Fighters. The combined force crossed the trench lines and pushed the Germans out of French territory, albeit at a loss of 4 divisions.
Piedmont. Our Mediterranean fleet transported 2 divisions of North African colonial Infantry to Piedmont, to support our Italian allies and keep a presence, even if only a squadron of Cruisers, in the sea.
Atlantic Ocean. Our battle fleet consolidated South of Ireland, ensuring they would be a tough nut to crack were the German Imperial navy to continue venturing Westward.
Paris. 5 divisions of Infantry and 1 division of Artillery mustered in and around Paris. Our treasury holds 26 million Swiss Francs.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Turn 1 - Germany
Reports from the Front
German Empire, Summer 1914
Belgium. The Schlieffen Plan called for a swinging thrust through Belgium, a known French ally, to threaten the Northern flank. This was accomplished by 10 divisions, including 3 of Artillery, which demolished the Belgian army at the cost of 2 infantry divisions.
Lorraine. A second army group, also consisting of 7 infantry divisions and 3 artillery divisions, crossed the fortified border with France to pin their center. Fighting here was fierce with 4 divisions lost for 3 French ones. Both sides have dug in for a long campaign.
Switzerland. A young officer, Heinz Guderian, suggested a southern swing to accompany the northern thrust into Belgium. We regret having to violate the neutrality of Switzerland, but the plan was too good to pass up. A massive army of 11 infantry divisions and 3 artillery divisions conquered the small nation, though the Swiss used the mountainous terrain to their advantage, destroying one of our divisions.
Poland. A large Russian army was dug in deep, but we were forced to make an assault. 12 infantry divisions and 6 artillery divisions, supported by a wing of Fighters crossed the border and assaulted the fortified Russian trench lines. The fighting was fierce. While we destroyed 12 Russian divisions, we lost 9 of our own and the country remains contested.
Africa. Taking the initiative, our colonial command seized Nigeria, French Equatorial Africa, Angola, and the Belgian Congo. French and British forces will undoubtedly pursue them, but they are committed to maintaining a presence on the dark continent for as long as possible.
Naval Report. Our battle fleet, supported by 2 flotillas of submarines attacked the British Home fleet while 2 other flotillas of submarines attacked the Royal Canadian Navy. Our naval commanders are to be commended. The shattered remains of both the British and Canadian fleets limped back to port, no longer a fighting force. While the Canadians put up a good fight, destroying half of the submarines sent against them, but our battle fleet outmaneuvered the Royal Navy, suffering only damage to our Battleship squadron. A small French fleet is all the remains to contest our control of the North Atlantic.
Berlin. A newly commissioned flotilla of submarines left port this morning while 5 divisions of infantry, 2 of artillery, and a wing of fighters mustered around the capital. 42 millions Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
German Empire, Summer 1914
Belgium. The Schlieffen Plan called for a swinging thrust through Belgium, a known French ally, to threaten the Northern flank. This was accomplished by 10 divisions, including 3 of Artillery, which demolished the Belgian army at the cost of 2 infantry divisions.
Lorraine. A second army group, also consisting of 7 infantry divisions and 3 artillery divisions, crossed the fortified border with France to pin their center. Fighting here was fierce with 4 divisions lost for 3 French ones. Both sides have dug in for a long campaign.
Switzerland. A young officer, Heinz Guderian, suggested a southern swing to accompany the northern thrust into Belgium. We regret having to violate the neutrality of Switzerland, but the plan was too good to pass up. A massive army of 11 infantry divisions and 3 artillery divisions conquered the small nation, though the Swiss used the mountainous terrain to their advantage, destroying one of our divisions.
Poland. A large Russian army was dug in deep, but we were forced to make an assault. 12 infantry divisions and 6 artillery divisions, supported by a wing of Fighters crossed the border and assaulted the fortified Russian trench lines. The fighting was fierce. While we destroyed 12 Russian divisions, we lost 9 of our own and the country remains contested.
Africa. Taking the initiative, our colonial command seized Nigeria, French Equatorial Africa, Angola, and the Belgian Congo. French and British forces will undoubtedly pursue them, but they are committed to maintaining a presence on the dark continent for as long as possible.
Naval Report. Our battle fleet, supported by 2 flotillas of submarines attacked the British Home fleet while 2 other flotillas of submarines attacked the Royal Canadian Navy. Our naval commanders are to be commended. The shattered remains of both the British and Canadian fleets limped back to port, no longer a fighting force. While the Canadians put up a good fight, destroying half of the submarines sent against them, but our battle fleet outmaneuvered the Royal Navy, suffering only damage to our Battleship squadron. A small French fleet is all the remains to contest our control of the North Atlantic.
Berlin. A newly commissioned flotilla of submarines left port this morning while 5 divisions of infantry, 2 of artillery, and a wing of fighters mustered around the capital. 42 millions Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Turn 1 - Russia
Summary of Operations
Russian Empire, Summer 1914
The defensive lines in Poland and the Ukraine have been reinforced and fortified. Our allied forces in Serbia and Romania have also dug in for a long siege. 5 divisions of Infantry, a division of Artillery, and a wing of Fighters have been mustered in Moscow. The treasury contains 25 million Swiss Francs.
Russian Empire, Summer 1914
The defensive lines in Poland and the Ukraine have been reinforced and fortified. Our allied forces in Serbia and Romania have also dug in for a long siege. 5 divisions of Infantry, a division of Artillery, and a wing of Fighters have been mustered in Moscow. The treasury contains 25 million Swiss Francs.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Turn 1 - Austria Hungary
Reports from the Front
Austro-Hungarian Empire, Summer 1914
Serbia. Following the brutal and unprovoked assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, 6 divisions of Infantry and 1 of Artillery rushed across the border to exact vengeance. The vile Serbs, having planned for our reaction, were positioned well, destroying three of our divisions as the cost of only one of their own.
Romania. Wanting to distance Serbia from potential allies, 6 divisions of Infantry and 2 of Artillery attacked in Romania. The defenders were pushed back, losing 2 divisions at the cost of only 1 of ours.
Venice. The Italians had declared their alliance with the Russians. 8 of our divisions, 2 of them Artillery crossed the fortified border. After bloody fighting, 4 of our divisions had been eliminated, taking 3 Italian divisions with them.
Albania. A potential Italian ally, 6 Infantry divisions, supported by a division of Artillery crossed the border, taking the defenders by surprise. At the loss of only a single division of troops, our flag now flies over Tirana.
Mediterranean. The warships of the Imperial Navy sortied against the Italian fleet. After days of brutal, close range fighting, the survivors limped back to port. Both fleets had ceased to exist as fighting forces.
Vienna. 5 Infantry divisions, an Artillery division, and our first Fighter Wing left their training facilities ready for action. With 29 million Swiss Francs in our treasury, we are well prepared to face the Fall.
Austro-Hungarian Empire, Summer 1914
Serbia. Following the brutal and unprovoked assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, 6 divisions of Infantry and 1 of Artillery rushed across the border to exact vengeance. The vile Serbs, having planned for our reaction, were positioned well, destroying three of our divisions as the cost of only one of their own.
Romania. Wanting to distance Serbia from potential allies, 6 divisions of Infantry and 2 of Artillery attacked in Romania. The defenders were pushed back, losing 2 divisions at the cost of only 1 of ours.
Venice. The Italians had declared their alliance with the Russians. 8 of our divisions, 2 of them Artillery crossed the fortified border. After bloody fighting, 4 of our divisions had been eliminated, taking 3 Italian divisions with them.
Albania. A potential Italian ally, 6 Infantry divisions, supported by a division of Artillery crossed the border, taking the defenders by surprise. At the loss of only a single division of troops, our flag now flies over Tirana.
Mediterranean. The warships of the Imperial Navy sortied against the Italian fleet. After days of brutal, close range fighting, the survivors limped back to port. Both fleets had ceased to exist as fighting forces.
Vienna. 5 Infantry divisions, an Artillery division, and our first Fighter Wing left their training facilities ready for action. With 29 million Swiss Francs in our treasury, we are well prepared to face the Fall.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Introduction
This blog covers play-by-email games of Axis and Allies 1914.
Game 1
Game 1
- Austria-Hungary (Mike)
- Russia (Stephen)
- Germany (Andy)
- France (Erik)
- British Empire (Dale)
- Ottoman Empire (Mike)
- Italy (Erik)
- United States (Stephen)
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