Don't Mention The War - Part 21

The glorious summer of 1942 did not last and the game soon reverted to bad weather and short turns, but before then there was a massive battle on the western approaches to Kiev. It was an 11 blitz and a roll of 18 put the result at TOTT.

The chickens of Kiev are getting nervous

But then the rain set in during September/October.  The summer battles had however weakened the Soviets to such a degree that they decided to retreat leaving Vilnia and even Kiroy Rog (the location of three resources) only lightly defended.  Sloshing through the mud both were automatic TOTT assaults.  

Great weather for ducks

Less so for trucks

But then it was time for an assault on Kiev.  It was about an 11 attack and an average die roll produced a result of 21 which was just enough to liberate the city.  Phew!

Kiev, or Kyiv as we like to call it, under new management.

At the same time Germany had just about used up all its oil, thanks to previously agreed generous provision to Italy, all part of the happy European family.

After the rain came the snow...  

In other news the Imperialists stormed Oslo forcing Norway to surrender, but not before weapon caches were hidden to support future partisan activity (we shall see).

The future of Norway

In the Pacific the Dutch East Indies are now the Japanese East Indies, but Kwajalein was captured by the Americans.

Production

The massive air wars in July/August have provided a surplus of pilots, but the production Build Points might have peaked.  Road construction has started to link the liberated resources of the Donbas to the European grid.