CC#52 - The Legion of Duce (from Darek's PG2 archives)

Legions of il Duce by Björn (Golothin) for Adlerkorps Efile.

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CC#52 - The Legion of Duce (from Darek's PG2 archives)

Post by panzerdarek » 2021-11-09 21:34, Tuesday

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The Legion of Duce (by Golothin), played with AK4K v.0,83 efile and PG2 2.20 exe, completed in May'2010

1. Incident at Walwal

Rather joke than a real battle at the beginning. After some duels around my initial VH situation was stabilized, so I was able to sent my HQ with two infantries and my tank with a task to capture enemy VH guarded by British infantry unit. With some softening by my bomber I forced defenders to retreat and took the VH one turn before BV limit. Got small AT gun proto.

Result: BV (-2T) / Proto: 47mm AT

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Ganale Doria , VH prestige is 160 , All hex prestige is 160
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 1032
Total Army Cost: 0 , Current prestige is 420
BV: 350 , TLD Guadalajara , cap 1000 , 10 turn prestige: 60
V : 350 , TLD Guadalajara , cap 1000 , 15 turn prestige: 100
TV: 500 , TLD Guadalajara , cap 1000 , 20 turn prestige: 160
Ls: 700 , TLD Guadalajara , cap 1000 , 20 turn prestige: 160

Infantry
* HQ/Roman Empire (*) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 1 bars , 126 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Roman Empire (*) , L3/33 , 0 bars , 33 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Roman Empire (*) , 47mm 47/32 @A[F626] , 0 bars , 0 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Roman Empire (*) , RO.1 @R , 0 bars , 11 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp

Killed: AD 0 , AT 0 , ATY 0 , INF 2 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 0 , TB 0 , Total: 2
Lost : AD 0 , AT 0 , ATY 0 , INF 1 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 0 , TB 0 , Total: 1

2. Ganale Doria

Before the battle purchased Bersaglieri, Ascari and 77mm arty. Sidegraded 47mm AT to MG.

I deployed my core arty, HQ and Bersaglieri on the west deployment hexes. Tank was deployed in the city VH and MG close to an airfield VH. Both Ascari infantries started from SH with command bunker.
When battle started, MG went to the airfield VH and defended it to the end. Ascaris directed central city VHs as quick as possible. Tank patrolled perimeter of all VHs on the east attacking enemy units which tried to assault. The enemy attack was quite intensive, but with artillery and bombers support I held all positions on the east safely to the end of battle.
My units on the west started to assault closest VH and took it after couple of turns. Bersaglieri unit was badly damaged and must retreat at 2 sp. Afterward auxiliary cavalry with my HQ and arty went to westernmost VH. Some bombers were sent there as well. That last objective was taken in the last BV turn. Got usual proto: Bersaglieri riding Motoguzzi. Unfortunately my units gain experience very slow.

Result: BV (LT) / Proto: Moto Bersaglieri

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Guadalajara , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 440
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 1716
Total Army Cost: 420 , Current prestige is 376
BV: 400 , TLD Across the Ebro , cap 2000 , 10 turn prestige: 300
V : 400 , TLD Across the Ebro , cap 2000 , 15 turn prestige: 380
TV: 500 , TLD Across the Ebro , cap 2000 , 20 turn prestige: 460
Ls: 800 , TLD Across the Ebro , cap 2000 , 20 turn prestige: 460

Infantry
* HQ/Roman Empire (*) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 1 bars , 157 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
* , Bersaglieri in motocicletta , 0 bars , 5 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Roman Empire , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 0 bars , 83 exp , 0 kill , 204 pp
2IN/Roman Empire , Ascari , 0 bars , 3 exp , 1 kill , 36 pp
3IN/Roman Empire , Ascari , 0 bars , 35 exp , 1 kill , 36 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Roman Empire (*) , L3/33 , 1 bars , 155 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Roman Empire (*) , MG @ADSF[F626] , 0 bars , 23 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp

Artillery
1AR/Roman Empire , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 53 exp , 2 kill , 144 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Roman Empire (*) , RO.1 @R , 1 bars , 131 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp

Killed: AD 2 , AT 0 , ATY 2 , INF 14 , REC 2 , TK 0 , FTR 0 , TB 1 , Total: 21
Lost : AD 0 , AT 2 , ATY 0 , INF 1 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 0 , TB 0 , Total: 3

3. Guadalajara

Before the battle sold both Ascari. Purchased next Bersaglieri, 77mm gun and small Mortar.

The battle wasn't hard, but Italian forces were not so superior as Germans in original Guadalajara scenario. Both additional VHs placed on the south were found empty, so capturing wasn't a problem, but afterward enemy tried to recapture them, so defenders left in these VHs were busy to the end of battle.
Other VH on the road to farthest SW objective was taken easily after T-26 tank blowing. The last objective needed slightly more work as quite big group of enemy units blocked the way. Last VH was taken exactly in the last BV turn. No proto this time, but got first two leaders for my troops.

Result: BV (LT)

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Across the Ebro , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 600
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 2088
Total Army Cost: 792 , Current prestige is 775
BV: 550 , TLD Alps Offensive , cap 3250 , 10 turn prestige: 100
V : 550 , TLD Alps Offensive , cap 3250 , 14 turn prestige: 140
TV: 700 , TLD Alps Offensive , cap 3250 , 20 turn prestige: 200
Ls: 1100 , TLD Alps Offensive , cap 3250 , 20 turn prestige: 200

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 1 bars , 188 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Bersaglieri in motocicletta , 1 bars , 154 exp , Aggressive Attack , 2 kill , 0 pp
3IN/Rome , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 0 bars , 46 exp , 4 kill , 204 pp
1IN/Rome , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 1 bars , 186 exp , 2 kill , 204 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , L3/33 , 2 bars , 200 exp , 6 kill , 0 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , MG @ADSF[F626] , 1 bars , 163 exp , Superior Maneuver , 1 kill , 0 pp

Artillery
2AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 71 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp
3AR/Rome , 81mm 81/14 @AD[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 68 exp , 1 kill , 96 pp
1AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 109 exp , 4 kill , 144 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*) , RO.1 @R , 2 bars , 213 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp

Killed: AD 2 , AT 1 , ATY 6 , INF 28 , REC 2 , TK 1 , FTR 0 , TB 2 , Total: 42
Lost : AD 0 , AT 2 , ATY 1 , INF 2 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 0 , TB 0 , Total: 5

4. Across the Ebro

Before the battle sold Mortar. Purchased two 77mm arties and big AD gun.

All my attacking forces was divided on four groups, three of auxiliaries and one of my core units.
Small auxiliary group on the north were under continuous attacks, so took heavy loses and finally only one infantry survived, but it still was able to take northernmost VH inside the BV limit. Southern auxiliary group managed to take southernmost VH on time as well, but couldn't do nothing more.
Two central groups had most difficult tasks. They attacked from the west along the mountain valleys, which auxiliaries gathered more to the north and my core slightly to the south. After slow advance in the last BV turn aux group had one of their objectives under control, but still another one placed on the north of it remained in enemy hands. My core surrounded its VH completely, but didn't capture it inside BV limit. It was done a while later.
In that situation I was sure the ordinary V will be taken easily, but several turns in a row were rainy and lack of air support slowed down these auxies which fought for the last VH, and finally I missed even regular V by one turn. So, it wasn't good battle for me, as didn't get any real profits excepting few experience points.

Result: TV (V+1)

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Alps Offensive , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 840
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 2808
Total Army Cost: 1512 , Current prestige is 1030
BV: 400 , TLD Choice Scenario , cap 4750 , 8 turn prestige: 140
V : 400 , TLD Choice Scenario , cap 4750 , 10 turn prestige: 180
TV: 500 , TLD Choice Scenario , cap 4750 , 16 turn prestige: 300
Ls: 800 , TLD Choice Scenario , cap 4750 , 16 turn prestige: 300

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 2 bars , 211 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Bersaglieri in motocicletta , 3 bars , 307 exp , Aggressive Attack , 3 kill , 0 pp
3IN/Rome , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 1 bars , 124 exp , 4 kill , 204 pp
1IN/Rome , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 2 bars , 246 exp , 7 kill , 204 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , L3/33 , 2 bars , 261 exp , 11 kill , 0 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , MG @ADSF[F626] , 2 bars , 233 exp , Superior Maneuver , 3 kill , 0 pp

Artillery
2AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 124 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp
3AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 49 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp
1AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 156 exp , 4 kill , 144 pp
4AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 85 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46[Tipo 61] , 0 bars , 64 exp , 0 kill , 528 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*) , RO.1 @R , 2 bars , 291 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp

Killed: AD 4 , AT 3 , ATY 13 , INF 45 , REC 3 , TK 6 , FTR 1 , TB 4 , Total: 79
Lost : AD 2 , AT 2 , ATY 2 , INF 11 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 1 , TB 0 , Total: 18
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Re: CC#52 - The Legion of Duce (from Darek's PG2 archives)

Post by panzerdarek » 2021-11-09 21:37, Tuesday

5. Alps Offensive

Before the battle purchased Bersaglieri and another recon plane. Upgraded Moto Bersaglieri to Genio.

The battle in the midland went smoothly, due to good mountain infantries and artillery performance. My core with some auxiliaries advanced along seashore, which task was more difficult due to terrain obstacles and plenty of enemy fortifications. All VHs excepting the last one, southwestern port, were captured two turns before the BV limit. Unfortunately access to the last objective as very limited and defended by strong enemy engineer with long range arty and some cruiser support. I couldn't take it in straight assault, so it was done one turn after BV limit. Just one turn before I lost my arty to long range fire. One Bersaglieri unit was killed on the way as well.

Result: V (BV+1)

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Choice Scenario , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 0
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 3300
Total Army Cost: 1848 , Current prestige is 834
BV: 0 , TLD Choice Scenario , cap 4750 , 1 turn prestige: 0
V : 0 , TLD Decision in Epirus , cap 4750 , 2 turn prestige: 0
TV: 0 , TLD Attack on Egypt , cap 4750 , 3 turn prestige: 0
Ls: 0 , TLD Choice Scenario , cap 4750 , 3 turn prestige: 0

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 2 bars , 260 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 3 bars , 359 exp , Aggressive Attack , 7 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 2 bars , 264 exp , 7 kill , 204 pp
4IN/Rome , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 0 bars , 81 exp , 0 kill , 204 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , L3/33 , 2 bars , 286 exp , 12 kill , 0 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , MG @ADSF[F626] , 2 bars , 287 exp , Superior Maneuver , 4 kill , 0 pp

Artillery
2AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 139 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp
1AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 184 exp , 4 kill , 144 pp
4AR/Rome , 77mm 77/28 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 85 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46[Tipo 61] , 0 bars , 64 exp , 0 kill , 528 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*) , RO.1 @R , 3 bars , 348 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
2TB/Rome , RO.1 @R , 0 bars , 78 exp , 0 kill , 480 pp

Killed: AD 5 , AT 3 , ATY 19 , INF 52 , REC 4 , TK 7 , FTR 1 , TB 4 , Total: 95
Lost : AD 2 , AT 2 , ATY 3 , INF 18 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 1 , TB 1 , Total: 27

6. Attack on Egypt

Before the battle sold towed AD and purchased big SPAD. Replaced losses buying new Bersaglieri and 75mm arty. Sidegraded 77mm arties to 75mm (the same price, lower SA but more ammo).

At the beginning nothing happened, just long walk across a dessert. My planes spotted enemy units early, but went out of spotting range afterward, so I was left alone till decided to attack. Soon RAF appeared, softening some of my units, with a little help from nasty RN cruiser. Closer objective at north was taken with a loss of one Bersaglieri, but when approached to the farther one on the east, another Bersaglieri and one arty were lost as well, when enemy units counterattacked. Managed to take regular V with one turn in spare.
Luckily, I got as compensation 3 new leaders here.

Result: V

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Fortress Keren , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 80
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 3564
Total Army Cost: 2112 , Current prestige is 1112
BV: 1000 , TLD Operation Crusader , cap 7000 , 13 turn prestige: 660
V : 1000 , TLD Operation Crusader , cap 7000 , 16 turn prestige: 700
TV: 500 , TLD Attack on Yugoslavia , cap 5500 , 22 turn prestige: 800
Ls: 1000 , TLD Attack on Yugoslavia , cap 5500 , 22 turn prestige: 800

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 3 bars , 304 exp , Ferocious Defender , 5 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 3 bars , 378 exp , Aggressive Attack , 7 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome , Bersaglieri @A[F626] , 2 bars , 295 exp , 8 kill , 204 pp
3IN/Rome - :rip
4IN/Rome - :rip

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , L3/33 , 4 bars , 411 exp , 15 kill , 0 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , MG @ADSF[F626] , 3 bars , 367 exp , Superior Maneuver , 6 kill , 0 pp

Artillery
2AR/Rome - :rip
1AR/Rome , 75mm 75/18 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 198 exp , 4 kill , 144 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/18 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 78 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 75mm 75/18 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 173 exp , Devastating Fire , 1 kill , 144 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46 Camion , 0 bars , 66 exp , 0 kill , 996 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , RO.1 @R , 4 bars , 472 exp , Influence , 4 kill , 0 pp
2TB/Rome , RO.1 @R , 1 bars , 156 exp , 0 kill , 480 pp

Killed: AD 6 , AT 3 , ATY 23 , INF 60 , REC 6 , TK 9 , FTR 2 , TB 6 , Total: 115
Lost : AD 3 , AT 2 , ATY 4 , INF 20 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 1 , TB 1 , Total: 31

7. Fortress Keren

Before the battle sold expensive SPAD. Upgraded: Bersaglieri to Paracadutisti, small tankette to real tank, DF arty to bigger 149mm gun and Influence bomber to SM.84 (max. OSed). For remaining prestige purchased AD with horses and cheap regular infantry.

This battle wasn't easy for sure. Inspired by Doug's tactic I decided to do some BoB here as well. As soon as possible Para unit was sent to SW corner of map and dropped close to enemy SH. After couple of turns took that SH to cut enemy of supplies, and assaulted southern VH perimeter from the west, clearing the way through minefields.

In the meantime hard battle went all around my initial defending positions. Two VHs on the left flank were guarded by my core Engineer and AD, when next two VHs on the right were defended by MG and new regular infantry. HQ unit with all three arties were deployed in the central valley area, when remaining units started on the north. My planes were busy with helping defenders all the time.
On the western flank AD was able to survive keeping VH successfully to the end, when Engineer left its objective temporarily to remove annoying 25Pdr which supported enemy attack. Afterward that VH was easily recaptured. On the eastern flank MG held its objective with some units support effectively, despite furious enemy attempts to remove it. Most annoying part played Allied planes, which continuously hammered my units, mainly arties, when I wasn't able to neutralize them without fighters. Very soon occurred, that settlement of green regular infantry into easternmost VH was obvious mistake, as it was killed promptly and VH was taken by enemy. During that defensive battle I was forced to spent a lot of prestige for units repairs, to save them from annihilation.

My core group in the center made breakthrough after several turns, which allowed me to sent one auxiliary CCNN infantry with my core big gun to the south, with a task to help Para with the VH capturing. The others went to the east trying to scare enemy attackers there and directing to the lost VH as well.

Para unit removed 25Pdr, which covered bunker installed in the VH. Afterward, with the big DF gun fire that bunker was seriously softened, so Para unit blown it out and captured the southern VH one turn before BV limit. In the moment only one task to complete remained – my easternmost VH recapturing. The VH was cleared one turn later with my bombers attack, but taking it was another thing. Due to mountain terrain and surrounding escarpments I was able to take the empty VH two turns after BV limit, scoring regular Victory.
I think that result may be taken as decent achievement, especially with two new leaders, which were assigned during the battle.

Result: V

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Operation Crusader , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 80
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 4600
Total Army Cost: 2136 , Current prestige is 1245
BV: 600 , TLD Raid on Tobruk , cap 7750 , 10 turn prestige: 560
V : 600 , TLD Raid on Tobruk , cap 7750 , 13 turn prestige: 620
TV: 800 , TLD Raid on Tobruk , cap 7750 , 19 turn prestige: 720
Ls: 1200 , TLD Over the Mius , cap 7750 , 19 turn prestige: 720

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 3 bars , 381 exp , Ferocious Defender , 6 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 4 bars , 476 exp , Aggressive Attack , 11 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome , Paracadutisti @P , 3 bars , 353 exp , 9 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome - :rip

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , M13/40 , 4 bars , 447 exp , 17 kill , 0 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , MG @ADSF[F626] , 5 bars , 516 exp , Superior Maneuver , 6 kill , 0 pp

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , 75mm 75/18 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 2 bars , 289 exp , Bridging , 4 kill , 144 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/18 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 136 exp , 0 kill , 144 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 2 bars , 222 exp , Devastating Fire , 1 kill , 612 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46[Cavallo pesante] , 1 bars , 103 exp , 0 kill , 456 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 635 exp , Influence , 11 kill , 0 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 3 bars , 319 exp , Skilled Ground Attack , 1 kill , 480 pp

Killed: AD 6 , AT 3 , ATY 28 , INF 71 , REC 8 , TK 10 , FTR 3 , TB 6 , Total: 135
Lost : AD 3 , AT 2 , ATY 5 , INF 23 , REC 0 , TK 0 , FTR 1 , TB 1 , Total: 35

8. Operation Crusader

Before the battle upgraded two 75mm arties to better range 4 type and sidegraded MG to 47mm AT. Purchased two small SPATs, 75mm AD gun and regular Fanteria for the rest.

Finally went through this massive battle. It wasn't easy with my small core, which was hammered by horde of enemy planes. I must restart it twice early, searching for better core composition and battle plan. Unfortunately, green units are very hard to maintain – e.g. new Bersaglieri can even loose 7 sp. with single 5,5 inch arty shot.

So, in my third attempt I deployed big arty, AD and M13 tank with auxiliaries grouped in Tobruk perimeter. Settled my towed AT and one SPAT on their rear, to cover assaulting group from enemy attacks which were expected from the east. Paratrooper with one 75mm arty and one SPAT were deployed next to northeastern VH/SH, to help defend it. The rest of my core were placed on the east of Italian VH/SH on the southeast.
The western group attacked Tobruk's defenders gradually, advancing step by step. They achieved their aim without bigger problems capturing the objective couple of turns before BV limit. They weren't disturbed by enemy air force at all.
The southern group survived initial enemy attack and counterattacked with some help of reinforcements which appeared in the SW area. They took central south enemy VH exactly in the last BV turn.
Hardest work was done by German auxiliaries that started on the hills in the middle north, as well as NE VH defenders. I waited for a while with Germans, trying to use initial entrenchment for enemy attack repelling. My units from NE tried to attack and capture an airfield close to the south. It wasn't good idea to start attack so early, as I lost my new green SPAT at once. Anyway with arty support my Paras were close to the airfield capturing, when enemy reinforcements appeared all around. I sent quickly my planes to save situation there, and bought two small tanks as well. After several turns all attackers were killed, but my units from that area didn't participate in final advance at all. That task was completed by German forces, which after initial defending and enemy softening started to advance to the south. They recaptured my VH lost at the beginning of battle and then went to the southernmost VH with my air force support. It was cleared by triple bombing in the last BV turn, but unfortunately was out of my ground units range, so I took regular Victory only.

Result: V

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Raid on Tobruk , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 280
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 5944
Total Army Cost: 3480 , Current prestige is 787
BV: 300 , TLD Alam Halfa , cap 8500 , 7 turn prestige: 440
V : 300 , TLD Alam Halfa , cap 8500 , 10 turn prestige: 600
TV: 500 , TLD Over the Mius , cap 7750 , 16 turn prestige: 700
Ls: 1000 , TLD Over the Mius , cap 7750 , 16 turn prestige: 700

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 4 bars , 416 exp , 10 curr , Ferocious Defender , 6 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 5 bars , 550 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 14 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome , Paracadutisti @P , 3 bars , 379 exp , 10 curr , 9 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome , Fanteria Motorizzata @A[Dovunque] , 0 bars , 89 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 132 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , M13/40 , 5 bars , 515 exp , 10 curr , 19 kill , 0 pp
2TK/Rome , L6/40 , 1 bars , 123 exp , 10 curr , 6 kill , 228 pp
3TK/Rome , L6/40 , 0 bars , 96 exp , 10 curr , 2 kill , 228 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , 47mm 47/32 @A[F626] , 5 bars , 532 exp , 10 curr , Superior Maneuver , 6 kill , 0 pp
2AT/Rome , Sem 47/32 L40 , 0 bars , 87 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 180 pp
3AT/Rome - :rip

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 3 bars , 349 exp , 10 curr , Bridging , 5 kill , 192 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 190 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 192 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 2 bars , 296 exp , 10 curr , Devastating Fire , 3 kill , 612 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46[3RO] , 1 bars , 137 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 468 pp
2AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46[3RO] , 0 bars , 68 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 468 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 766 exp , 14 curr , Influence , 13 kill , 0 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 4 bars , 448 exp , 10 curr , Skilled Ground Attack , 3 kill , 480 pp

Killed: AD 10 , AT 10 , ATY 38 , INF 90 , REC 14 , TK 15 , FTR 4 , TB 8 , Total: 189
Lost : AD 3 , AT 3 , ATY 5 , INF 26 , REC 1 , TK 0 , FTR 1 , TB 2 , Total: 41

9. Raid on Tobruk

Before the battle sold Fanteria, Sem 47 and 75mm AD. Upgraded 47mm AT to Sem 75. Purchased two Arditi, recon and next 75mm arty. OSed bombers for the rest of prestige.

This battle was much easier and went without problems. I deployed HQ, one Arditi, big gun and recon on the east of French southwestern VH. The rest of my core was placed around western airfield VH/SH.
My southern group captured French VH after short fight. They didn't do nothing important afterward due to long distance separating them from the other groups, when the battle was rather short.
German auxiliaries attacked from the southeastern area along the road directing north. They captured southern airfield and couple of turns later another airfield with VH.
The western group of auxiliaries supported by my core units attacked northwestern enemy VH first. In the meantime my Paras flew over the sea to the northeastern corner of map and landed several hexes to the north of Acroma VH. The NW VH was taken and all units from the western group started to drive along two roads to the east directing Acroma. Anyway, they didn't reach it on time to participate in final assault.
My Paratrooper finally sneaked close to Acroma and was able to reach it in the next turn, so I sent two bombers then, one by one, which weakened single defender. Afterward Paratrooper approached and attacked clearing the last objective. One of recons from the German group on the south was able to reach and take the empty VH afterward, so finally long awaited BV was scored (single turn before limit).

Result: BV (-1T)

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Alam Halfa , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 120
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 6513
Total Army Cost: 3984 , Current prestige is 993
BV: 500 , TLD Alexandria , cap 9250 , 9 turn prestige: 600
V : 500 , TLD Alexandria , cap 9250 , 12 turn prestige: 720
TV: 700 , TLD Saturn at Don , cap 8500 , 18 turn prestige: 900
Ls: 1000 , TLD Saturn at Don , cap 8500 , 18 turn prestige: 900

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 4 bars , 424 exp , 10 curr , Ferocious Defender , 6 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 5 bars , 578 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 14 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome , Paracadutisti @P , 3 bars , 387 exp , 10 curr , 10 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 0 bars , 83 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 264 pp
4IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 0 bars , 88 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , M14/41 , 5 bars , 541 exp , 10 curr , 23 kill , 0 pp
2TK/Rome , L6/40 , 1 bars , 153 exp , 10 curr , 7 kill , 228 pp
3TK/Rome , L6/40 , 1 bars , 120 exp , 10 curr , 3 kill , 228 pp

Recon
1RC/Rome , AB-41 , 0 bars , 92 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 372 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , Sem 75/18 M40 , 5 bars , 664 exp , 10 curr , Superior Maneuver , 6 kill , 0 pp

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 3 bars , 362 exp , 10 curr , Bridging , 5 kill , 192 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 2 bars , 226 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 192 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 3 bars , 333 exp , 10 curr , Devastating Fire , 5 kill , 612 pp
2AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 82 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 192 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46[3RO] , 1 bars , 137 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 468 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 841 exp , 13 curr , Influence , 14 kill , 0 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 5 bars , 547 exp , 14 curr , Skilled Ground Attack , 4 kill , 672 pp

Killed: AD 13 , AT 14 , ATY 43 , INF 103 , REC 16 , TK 19 , FTR 6 , TB 9 , Total: 223
Lost : AD 4 , AT 4 , ATY 6 , INF 28 , REC 1 , TK 0 , FTR 1 , TB 2 , Total: 46
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Re: CC#52 - The Legion of Duce (from Darek's PG2 archives)

Post by panzerdarek » 2021-11-09 21:40, Tuesday

10. Alam Halfa

Before the battle sold 75mm AD. Purchased 75mm SPAD and 90mm Flak. OSed bombers for the rest of prestige.

I don't like battles with so massive units amount, when you need several minutes to move them all and then wait another quarter of an hour till AI moves all enemies as well. Anyway, the battle wasn't difficult, so I made patient and steady progress scoring BV exactly in the limit for it.
I didn't deploy any of my core units in southern area, placing all of them in the northern SH area. They supported auxiliaries and went parallel to seashore, capturing closest VH on the north, then the second VH in the middle (slightly to the south) and directed to farthest VH in the northeast. That VH was attacked by my core Paratrooper as well, which landed on the east of it.

Auxiliaries in the south captured enemy VH there with an airfield next to it. Afterward two auxiliary paratroopers flew to the easternmost VH, landed on the east of it and attacked with my best bomber support.

Both farthest VHs on the east were taken in the last BV turn. Finally got my third proto, but only a decent tank, when other players take squadrons of fighters.

Result: BV (LT) / Proto: M15/42 tank

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Alexandria , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 600
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 7821
Total Army Cost: 4908 , Current prestige is 1221
BV: 900 , TLD Sicily , cap 10000 , 12 turn prestige: 720
V : 900 , TLD Sicily , cap 10000 , 15 turn prestige: 840
TV: 500 , TLD Saturn at Don , cap 8500 , 21 turn prestige: 980
Ls: 1000 , TLD Saturn at Don , cap 8500 , 21 turn prestige: 980

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 4 bars , 424 exp , 10 curr , Ferocious Defender , 6 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 5 bars , 602 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 17 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome , Paracadutisti @P , 3 bars , 399 exp , 10 curr , 10 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 0 bars , 92 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp
4IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 1 bars , 112 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , M14/41 , 5 bars , 579 exp , 10 curr , 28 kill , 0 pp
2TK/Rome , L6/40 , 2 bars , 206 exp , 10 curr , 10 kill , 228 pp
* 4TK/Rome (*) , M15/42 , 0 bars , 80 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 0 pp
3TK/Rome , L6/40 , 1 bars , 162 exp , 10 curr , 9 kill , 228 pp

Recon
1RC/Rome , AB-41 , 1 bars , 164 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 372 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , Sem 75/18 M40 , 5 bars , 718 exp , 10 curr , Superior Maneuver , 9 kill , 0 pp

FlaK
1FL/Rome , 90mm 90/53 Camion @FGH , 1 bars , 119 exp , 10 curr , 2 kill , 348 pp

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 4 bars , 402 exp , 10 curr , Bridging , 5 kill , 192 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 2 bars , 274 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 192 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 3 bars , 381 exp , 10 curr , Devastating Fire , 7 kill , 612 pp
2AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 0 bars , 89 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 192 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46 Camion , 1 bars , 111 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 996 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 941 exp , 13 curr , Influence , 16 kill , 0 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 5 bars , 705 exp , 15 curr , Skilled Ground Attack , 7 kill , 720 pp

Killed: AD 23 , AT 24 , ATY 57 , INF 128 , REC 21 , TK 30 , FTR 9 , TB 11 , Total: 303
Lost : AD 6 , AT 4 , ATY 6 , INF 35 , REC 4 , TK 1 , FTR 1 , TB 2 , Total: 59

11. Alexandria

Before the battle purchased SM84 bomber and OSed some units for the rest of prestige.

That was nice run for me, especially after previous massive battle. This time main part was played by my core army, with very small auxiliaries contingent.
I deployed my army in two columns on the south, which went along two roads directing north with plan to arrive Alexandria from the west and the east. Left column was formed by Genio, two tanks (M14 & L6), recon, two arties (149mm & 75mm) and SPAD. In the right column went the rest of units.
Auxiliary paratrooper took an airfield which allowed to deploy my planes. Afterward it flew to the farthest NE objective, landed on the east of it and took it after several turns with two auxiliary Stukas support.
Units from the eastern task force, which were reinforced later by couple of Germans, arrived finally to Alexandria bypassing an airfield on the SE of the city. It wasn't captured due to strong defenders grouped around it. The road to eastern Alexandria VH was cleared (from the southwest) and defender inside it blown out by bombing, but no unit of that group was able to go into VH in the last BV turn. Luckily it was done another way.
The western forces captured an airfield on the west of Alexandria, then attacked the city. They captured first two VHs quickly, then prepared to final assault of northernmost VH on a peninsula. It was captured in the last BV turn by Genio, when my recon luckily was able to drive east and help the second group penetrating into their VH in the same turn.
My brave Paras going all the way on foot played important part into the battle, which effort was awarded with a leader. The same with my lucky recon, which did couple of decisive shots in the city, gaining a lot of experience and a leader as well. In addition got another tank proto instead of most wanted fighter. I had big problems with enemy planes here – two bombers did a lot of damage to my ground units when two fighters hammered my bombers. I lost almost all OSing on them.

Result: BV (LT) / Proto: P26/40 tank

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Sicily , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 40
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 9050
Total Army Cost: 5714 , Current prestige is 1613
BV: 900 , TLD Beirut , cap 11000 , 12 turn prestige: 800
V : 900 , TLD Beirut , cap 11000 , 16 turn prestige: 920
TV: 1200 , TLD Beirut , cap 11000 , 24 turn prestige: 1060
Ls: Loss , turn prestige: 1060

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 4 bars , 442 exp , 10 curr , Ferocious Defender , 7 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 5 bars , 648 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 18 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome (AA) , Paracadutisti @P , 4 bars , 446 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 10 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 1 bars , 114 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp
4IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 1 bars , 142 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , M14/41 , 5 bars , 621 exp , 15 curr , 34 kill , 0 pp
2TK/Rome , L6/40 , 2 bars , 244 exp , 10 curr , 11 kill , 228 pp
* 4TK/Rome (*) , M15/42 , 1 bars , 115 exp , 10 curr , 2 kill , 0 pp
3TK/Rome , L6/40 , 2 bars , 236 exp , 10 curr , 10 kill , 228 pp
* 5TK/Rome (*) , P26/40 , 0 bars , 99 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 0 pp

Recon
1RC/Rome (OA) , AB-41 , 3 bars , 370 exp , 10 curr , Overwhelming Attack , 4 kill , 372 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , Sem 75/18 M40 , 5 bars , 755 exp , 10 curr , Superior Maneuver , 11 kill , 0 pp

FlaK
1FL/Rome , 90mm 90/53 Camion @FGH , 1 bars , 167 exp , 10 curr , 3 kill , 348 pp

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 4 bars , 429 exp , 12 curr , Bridging , 5 kill , 230 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 2 bars , 283 exp , 10 curr , 2 kill , 192 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 4 bars , 437 exp , 10 curr , Devastating Fire , 9 kill , 612 pp
2AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 116 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 192 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46 Camion , 1 bars , 155 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 996 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 1066 exp , 10 curr , Influence , 20 kill , 0 pp
3TB/Rome , SM.84 , 2 bars , 286 exp , 10 curr , 4 kill , 912 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 5 bars , 904 exp , 12 curr , Skilled Ground Attack , 12 kill , 576 pp

Killed: AD 31 , AT 31 , ATY 67 , INF 141 , REC 22 , TK 34 , FTR 9 , TB 12 , Total: 347
Lost : AD 6 , AT 5 , ATY 6 , INF 35 , REC 5 , TK 1 , FTR 1 , TB 2 , Total: 61

12. Sicily

Before the battle purchased Re2005 and OSed some units for the rest of prestige.

I deployed two tanks, Flak and arty on four hexes available on the west. Together with some auxiliaries they directed south to the seashore, with a plan to turn east and attack enemy VH from western flank. Unfortunately it wasn't possible to follow the plan, as strong enemy opposition was met before reaching the sea, so my units were stopped there, weakened and finally forced to retreat. Afterward they only defended area around the western VH.

Auxiliaries on the eastern flank advanced slowly directing enemy easternmost VH on the shore. They were reinforced later by couple of units and with intensive bombers' support captured the first objective, as well as the second one slightly to the west, without serious problems with big time margin.

Most of my core units were deployed in the center of map. They attacked from the north directing south in two columns, separated by the river in the middle. Left column units were stopped by defenders and fought struggling to the end of battle, but were not able to approach the middle west objective. Right column units did better job and made breakthrough to the sea. With support of my bomber squadrons they captured the middle east VH and afterward attacked objective on the west of it. The last VH was defended only by 5 sp unit (despite some OSed units placed all around), so after intensive bombing and artillery cannonade I could pass some defenders with my recon and force suppressed VH defender to retreat, scoring surprisingly fast BV with three turns in spare. Anyway, the battle wasn't easy, as several of my units were seriously weakened and must be hidden out of enemy sight. My new fighter performed well against bombers, but in single attack of enemy Mustang was reduced to 2 sp , so I must keep it out of use. Newest tank and the Flak got new leaders.

Result: BV (-3T)

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Beirut , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 520
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 10624
Total Army Cost: 7012 , Current prestige is 1006
BV: 900 , TLD Habaniya , cap 11500 , 12 turn prestige: 500
V : 900 , TLD Habaniya , cap 11500 , 15 turn prestige: 560
TV: 900 , TLD Habaniya , cap 11500 , 21 turn prestige: 640
Ls: Win , turn prestige: 640

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 5 bars , 588 exp , 10 curr , Ferocious Defender , 8 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 5 bars , 773 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 19 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome (AA) , Paracadutisti @P , 5 bars , 561 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 10 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 1 bars , 154 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp
4IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 1 bars , 161 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , M14/41 , 5 bars , 765 exp , 10 curr , 42 kill , 0 pp
2TK/Rome , L6/40 , 3 bars , 363 exp , 10 curr , 12 kill , 228 pp
* 4TK/Rome (*) , M15/42 , 1 bars , 191 exp , 10 curr , 2 kill , 0 pp
3TK/Rome , L6/40 , 2 bars , 286 exp , 10 curr , 11 kill , 228 pp
* 5TK/Rome (*/DD) , P26/40 , 1 bars , 156 exp , 10 curr , Determined Defence , 3 kill , 0 pp

Recon
1RC/Rome (OA) , AB-41 , 4 bars , 459 exp , 10 curr , Overwhelming Attack , 6 kill , 372 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , Sem 75/18 M40 , 5 bars , 797 exp , 10 curr , Superior Maneuver , 14 kill , 0 pp

FlaK
1FL/Rome (OA) , 90mm 90/53 Camion @FGH , 3 bars , 316 exp , 10 curr , Overwhelming Attack , 4 kill , 348 pp

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 5 bars , 536 exp , 14 curr , Bridging , 5 kill , 268 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 3 bars , 319 exp , 10 curr , 2 kill , 192 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 4 bars , 467 exp , 10 curr , Devastating Fire , 9 kill , 612 pp
2AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 171 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 192 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46 Camion , 1 bars , 176 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 996 pp

Fighter
1FT/Rome , RE.2005 , 1 bars , 171 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 1260 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 1153 exp , 15 curr , Influence , 21 kill , 0 pp
3TB/Rome , SM.84 , 3 bars , 388 exp , 10 curr , 5 kill , 912 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 5 bars , 999 exp , 12 curr , Skilled Ground Attack , 14 kill , 576 pp

Killed: AD 32 , AT 31 , ATY 72 , INF 160 , REC 25 , TK 36 , FTR 9 , TB 14 , Total: 379
Lost : AD 6 , AT 6 , ATY 6 , INF 37 , REC 6 , TK 2 , FTR 1 , TB 2 , Total: 66

13. Beirut

Before the battle sold small L6/40 tank. Upgraded M14/41 and L6/40 to 2x P26/40, Sem 75/18 M40 to range-2 Sem 75/46 M43

I deployed my forces in southern area in prepared hexes. Afterward organized attack on closest VH slightly to the north, which was captured together with its airfield promptly. Later my forces directed further north approaching VH on the sea shore.
In the meantime my Paratrooper flew from the airfield next to its initial deployment hex to the farther enemy VH placed next to an airfield in NE map corner. My unit landed couple of hexes from it and after short walk cleared and captured the airfield first and then VH without any problems. Afterward it rested there to the end of battle.
Main group made breakthrough by some defenders, including nasty Sherman tank (it reduced my M15 tank to 1 sp after preliminary bomber attack), and attacked central objective on the shore. It was taken soon. Then I detached small task group to take VH in the middle east, when the rest went further to the north.
German auxiliary Paratroopers, which appeared as reinforcements, landed north of the NW objective and took it straight.
Remaining three VHs, one middle east and two on western peninsula were captured in the last BV turn. The first one was done by the task group detached earlier, when both Beirut VHs were attacked from the south by main forces approaching along the shore.
Got two new leaders on tank and infantry.

Result: BV (LT)

Roman Empire's Legion before the next battle:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: TLD Habaniya , VH prestige is 0 , All hex prestige is 280
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 10982
Total Army Cost: 6986 , Current prestige is 1420
BV: 2000 , TLD Raid on Baku , cap 12500 , 10 turn prestige: 500
V : 2000 , TLD Raid on Baku , cap 12500 , 13 turn prestige: 580
TV: 2000 , TLD Raid on Baku , cap 12500 , 19 turn prestige: 720
Ls: Win , turn prestige: 720

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 5 bars , 616 exp , 10 curr , Ferocious Defender , 11 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 5 bars , 805 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 21 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome (AA) , Paracadutisti @P , 5 bars , 580 exp , 10 curr , Aggressive Attack , 11 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 1 bars , 197 exp , 10 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp
4IN/Rome (SR) , Arditi @A[F626] , 2 bars , 252 exp , 10 curr , Skilled Recon , 3 kill , 264 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , P26/40 , 5 bars , 794 exp , 10 curr , 44 kill , 0 pp
2TK/Rome , P26/40 , 5 bars , 506 exp , 10 curr , 23 kill , 516 pp
* 4TK/Rome (*/DD) , M15/42 , 2 bars , 225 exp , 10 curr , Determined Defence , 3 kill , 0 pp
* 5TK/Rome (*/DD) , P26/40 , 2 bars , 242 exp , 10 curr , Determined Defence , 4 kill , 0 pp

Recon
1RC/Rome (OA) , AB-41 , 5 bars , 551 exp , 10 curr , Overwhelming Attack , 8 kill , 372 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , Sem 75/46 M43 , 5 bars , 878 exp , 10 curr , Superior Maneuver , 18 kill , 0 pp

FlaK
1FL/Rome (OA) , 90mm 90/53 Camion @FGH , 3 bars , 357 exp , 10 curr , Overwhelming Attack , 6 kill , 348 pp

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 5 bars , 596 exp , 12 curr , Bridging , 6 kill , 230 pp
3AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 3 bars , 329 exp , 10 curr , 2 kill , 192 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 5 bars , 508 exp , 10 curr , Devastating Fire , 12 kill , 612 pp
2AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 1 bars , 195 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 192 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46 Camion , 2 bars , 218 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 996 pp

Fighter
1FT/Rome , RE.2005 , 2 bars , 285 exp , 10 curr , 3 kill , 1260 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 1285 exp , 15 curr , Influence , 26 kill , 0 pp
3TB/Rome , SM.84 , 5 bars , 523 exp , 10 curr , 9 kill , 912 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 5 bars , 1182 exp , 11 curr , Skilled Ground Attack , 16 kill , 528 pp

Killed: AD 37 , AT 36 , ATY 82 , INF 185 , REC 29 , TK 37 , FTR 10 , TB 15 , Total: 431
Lost : AD 6 , AT 6 , ATY 6 , INF 37 , REC 6 , TK 2 , FTR 1 , TB 2 , Total: 66

14. Habaniya

Before the battle upgraded M15/42 to P26/40 and 2x 75mm 75/32 to 2x Sem 105/25 M43. OSed some units.

This battle was disappointing, as I counted on BV here, but didn't manage to achieve it.
Unfortunately southern group of six units was stopped by strong counterattack and must hold defensive position for some time, before attackers were weakened or destroyed. It took too much time, so that units couldn't help to reach farthest objective behind the swamps and river on time for BV.
The main group started on the northwestern deployment zone and directed first Polish VH straight. Terrain didn't allow fast advance, but some progress were made with each turn. After capturing the VH I split my forces, some units directed northern crossing point on the river, when other went to the second point next to the city, but the way was slow due to swamps. Finally my arties placed behind the river and bombers were able to clear last VH behind the river, but no unit was able to take empty objective inside BV limit due to traffic and logistic problems. I cleared VH regularly turn after turn, but my ground units arrived to VH only for the last regular Victory turn. Disappointed with that result, I decided to skip the V or even TV, and waited till loss - ending my campaign here. With a bridging unit BV should be safe here, but I didn't purchased any for this battle.
The war is finally over. The composition of my army saved just before the end is listed below.

Result: L

Roman Empire's Legion at the end of war:
Campaign: Legions Of Il Duce IV , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Army value including initial Core and Prototypes: 11781
Total Army Cost: 7653 , Current prestige is 833

Infantry
* HQ/Rome (*/FD) , Field HQ @AC[TL37] , 5 bars , 657 exp , 10 curr , Ferocious Defender , 12 kill , 0 pp
* 2IN/Rome (*/AA) , Genio Guastatori @EA[F626] , 5 bars , 822 exp , 6 curr , Aggressive Attack , 23 kill , 0 pp
1IN/Rome (AA) , Paracadutisti @P , 5 bars , 597 exp , 9 curr , Aggressive Attack , 11 kill , 300 pp
3IN/Rome , Arditi @A[F626] , 2 bars , 213 exp , 2 curr , 1 kill , 264 pp
4IN/Rome (SR) , Arditi @A , 2 bars , 262 exp , 10 curr , Skilled Recon , 4 kill , 204 pp

Tank
* 1TK/Rome (*) , P26/40 , 5 bars , 903 exp , 8 curr , 54 kill , 0 pp
2TK/Rome , P26/40 , 5 bars , 567 exp , 10 curr , 27 kill , 516 pp
* 4TK/Rome (*/DD) , P26/40 , 2 bars , 294 exp , 5 curr , Determined Defence , 7 kill , 0 pp
* 5TK/Rome (*/DD) , P26/40 , 3 bars , 336 exp , 8 curr , Determined Defence , 7 kill , 0 pp

Recon
1RC/Rome (OA) , AB-41 , 5 bars , 599 exp , 4 curr , Overwhelming Attack , 8 kill , 372 pp

Anti-tank
* 1AT/Rome (*/SM) , Sem 75/46 M43 , 5 bars , 915 exp , 7 curr , Superior Maneuver , 21 kill , 0 pp

FlaK
1FL/Rome (OA) , 90mm 90/53 Camion @FGH , 3 bars , 399 exp , 10 curr , Overwhelming Attack , 9 kill , 348 pp

Artillery
1AR/Rome (Br) , Sem 105/25 M43 , 5 bars , 633 exp , 12 curr , Bridging , 9 kill , 590 pp
3AR/Rome , Sem 105/25 M43 , 3 bars , 373 exp , 1 curr , 2 kill , 492 pp
4AR/Rome (DF) , 149mm 149/28[Tipo 61] , 5 bars , 558 exp , 8 curr , Devastating Fire , 12 kill , 612 pp
2AR/Rome , 75mm 75/32 @A[Cavallo leggero] , 2 bars , 222 exp , 11 curr , 0 kill , 211 pp

Air Defense
1AD/Rome , 75mm 75/46 Camion , 2 bars , 296 exp , 10 curr , 0 kill , 996 pp

Fighter
1FT/Rome (DF) , RE.2005 , 4 bars , 417 exp , 6 curr , Devastating Fire , 6 kill , 1260 pp

Tactical Bomber
* 1TB/Rome (*/In) , SM.84 , 5 bars , 1434 exp , 15 curr , Influence , 34 kill , 0 pp
3TB/Rome , SM.84 , 5 bars , 697 exp , 10 curr , 13 kill , 912 pp
2TB/Rome (GA) , RO.1 @R , 5 bars , 1391 exp , 12 curr , Skilled Ground Attack , 22 kill , 576 pp

Killed: AD 43 , AT 44 , ATY 89 , INF 212 , REC 33 , TK 40 , FTR 11 , TB 16 , Total: 488
Lost : AD 6 , AT 6 , ATY 6 , INF 38 , REC 6 , TK 2 , FTR 1 , TB 2 , Total: 67
Image Darek22 / panzerdarek
since Jan'2002 with JP's
CC PG2/OG: 02/03/04/05/06/07/09/10/11/13/14/16/18/21/22/24/25/27/32/33/34/35/41/43/45/46/47/52/53/71
CC PG3D(A/SE): 08/09/12

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