A Communist Germany AAR: Part 16
Published: 2017-02-02, edited: 1970-01-01
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In which we begin our war against the last Imperialist Power on Earth
In which we begin our war against the last Imperialist Power on Earth
War begins
On the 29th of July, we declared war on Japan. Victory here will finally liberate the last of the International working class. Japan has had many years to prepare itself for this day. While we do possess an overwhelming military advantage, we don't expect this to be easy.
On the 29th of July, we declared war on Japan. Victory here will finally liberate the last of the International working class. Japan has had many years to prepare itself for this day. While we do possess an overwhelming military advantage, we don't expect this to be easy.
Intelligence report
Our spies in Japan have delivered a final report on Japan's military before they fled the country. Japan possesses a sizable army of 125 infantry divisions as well as numerous fighter and bomber air squadrons.In addition, they also have a large stockpile of resources meaning we can't simply blockade the islands and wait for them to surrender. Indeed, Japan has managed to become fully self-sufficient meaning an invasion of the Home islands is our only option for victory.
Our spies in Japan have delivered a final report on Japan's military before they fled the country. Japan possesses a sizable army of 125 infantry divisions as well as numerous fighter and bomber air squadrons.In addition, they also have a large stockpile of resources meaning we can't simply blockade the islands and wait for them to surrender. Indeed, Japan has managed to become fully self-sufficient meaning an invasion of the Home islands is our only option for victory.
Japanese troops
Japan has inherited a large amount of equipment from the Capitalist nations that we have defeated meaning Japan has a highly advanced and well equipped army. Of particular concern is the Nuclear Weapon that went missing from the American's stockpile during our invasion of the USA. If Japan has come into possession of this weapon, this could have massive ramifications for the war.
Japan has inherited a large amount of equipment from the Capitalist nations that we have defeated meaning Japan has a highly advanced and well equipped army. Of particular concern is the Nuclear Weapon that went missing from the American's stockpile during our invasion of the USA. If Japan has come into possession of this weapon, this could have massive ramifications for the war.
German troops
Despite all this we still have key advantages in other areas. Our navy outsizes the Japanese Navy by insurmountable margins and our aircraft are much more advanced than anything the Japanese have. Finally the Japanese have not had the industrial capacity to build any tank divisions meaning our armoured vehicles won't face much opposition.
Despite all this we still have key advantages in other areas. Our navy outsizes the Japanese Navy by insurmountable margins and our aircraft are much more advanced than anything the Japanese have. Finally the Japanese have not had the industrial capacity to build any tank divisions meaning our armoured vehicles won't face much opposition.
Establishing air superiority
We open the war by sending our fighters to establish air superiority over China. We don't want our troops to be bombed by the enemy after all.
We open the war by sending our fighters to establish air superiority over China. We don't want our troops to be bombed by the enemy after all.
Jet fighters
We are the only nation with Jet propelled fighters in the world meaning it is essentially impossible for the Japanese to shoot our aircraft down. The Rocket Test site that we built back in 1933 has certainly proved its use by giving us these planes.
We are the only nation with Jet propelled fighters in the world meaning it is essentially impossible for the Japanese to shoot our aircraft down. The Rocket Test site that we built back in 1933 has certainly proved its use by giving us these planes.
Japanese attack
As our troops begin to move into Korea and our planes leave their airfields our transport fleet in Vladivostok comes under attack from Japanese bombers. We are forced to use our ground attack aircraft to defend our ships.
As our troops begin to move into Korea and our planes leave their airfields our transport fleet in Vladivostok comes under attack from Japanese bombers. We are forced to use our ground attack aircraft to defend our ships.
Fleet damage
Unfortunately we lose several transport fleets to the enemy. We can't let the Japanese destroy too many ships as each loss will jeopardise our ability to invade Japan.
Unfortunately we lose several transport fleets to the enemy. We can't let the Japanese destroy too many ships as each loss will jeopardise our ability to invade Japan.
Japanese defences
The outbreak of war has prompted the Japanese Government to focus entirely on coastal defences. Men, women and children from across the country are essentially enslaved in order to build up defences. We won't let the Japanese get away with this!
The outbreak of war has prompted the Japanese Government to focus entirely on coastal defences. Men, women and children from across the country are essentially enslaved in order to build up defences. We won't let the Japanese get away with this!
Japanese attack
Our Carrier fleet comes under attack from Japanese Naval bombers however our interceptors are quick to arrive and they begin to attack the slow moving Japanese aircraft.
Our Carrier fleet comes under attack from Japanese Naval bombers however our interceptors are quick to arrive and they begin to attack the slow moving Japanese aircraft.
Japanese attack
We repel the enemy by shooting down 28 enemy bombers.
We repel the enemy by shooting down 28 enemy bombers.
Naval victory
Our fleet begins to move towards Korea in order to provide fire support however it comes into contact with a Japanese fleet. Several Japanese Cruisers are destroyed killing 8,000 Japanese sailors
Our fleet begins to move towards Korea in order to provide fire support however it comes into contact with a Japanese fleet. Several Japanese Cruisers are destroyed killing 8,000 Japanese sailors
Manchuria secured
After a swift advance the puppet government in Manchuria surrenders to the International and our Chinese comrades take control of the area.
After a swift advance the puppet government in Manchuria surrenders to the International and our Chinese comrades take control of the area.
Moving down Korea
We finally meet Japanese resistance to our advance in Pyongyang where three divisions attempt to hold out against our motorised infantry. The Japanese have surprisingly few divisions stationed in Korea, perhaps they realised that attempting to hold it would be a lost cause?
We finally meet Japanese resistance to our advance in Pyongyang where three divisions attempt to hold out against our motorised infantry. The Japanese have surprisingly few divisions stationed in Korea, perhaps they realised that attempting to hold it would be a lost cause?
Major Naval battle
As we said this however approximately 30 Japanese divisions land in Busan and begin moving northwards. Our carrier fleet was too slow to intercept the landing but instead we come into conflict with the Japanese main fleet. The Japanese carriers are more than a decade old at this point so we do not expect much of a challenge.
As we said this however approximately 30 Japanese divisions land in Busan and begin moving northwards. Our carrier fleet was too slow to intercept the landing but instead we come into conflict with the Japanese main fleet. The Japanese carriers are more than a decade old at this point so we do not expect much of a challenge.
Major Naval battle
We manage to sink one Japanese carrier and inflict irreparable damage on many other ships. We did however take substantial damage from Japanese planes that intentionally crashed into our ships. These "Kamikaze" planes demonstrate the ferocity in which the Japanese will defend their country. we dread what will come during our invasion...
We manage to sink one Japanese carrier and inflict irreparable damage on many other ships. We did however take substantial damage from Japanese planes that intentionally crashed into our ships. These "Kamikaze" planes demonstrate the ferocity in which the Japanese will defend their country. we dread what will come during our invasion...
Retreating for repairs
One carrier, the VMS "Humanity" took such severe damage that we have been forced to send it back to port in Shanghai for repairs. We were not expecting these Kamikaze aircraft but we will develop proper countermeasures from now on.
One carrier, the VMS "Humanity" took such severe damage that we have been forced to send it back to port in Shanghai for repairs. We were not expecting these Kamikaze aircraft but we will develop proper countermeasures from now on.
Transport fleet intercepted
Another Japanese transport fleet attempts to sneak into Busan however it is intercepted and we manage to prevent a landing. This will put a major dent in the defence of Korea.
Another Japanese transport fleet attempts to sneak into Busan however it is intercepted and we manage to prevent a landing. This will put a major dent in the defence of Korea.
Repelled attack
The Japanese reinforcements attempt to push up Korea but we manage to halt their advance at Chuncheon. It is now time to push them back into the sea.
The Japanese reinforcements attempt to push up Korea but we manage to halt their advance at Chuncheon. It is now time to push them back into the sea.
Renewed offensive
We launch two simultaneous attacks on Daegu and Daejeon.
We launch two simultaneous attacks on Daegu and Daejeon.
Renewed offensive
The Japanese manage to find effective defensive positions in the mountains of Daegu. We will have difficulty breaching this line of defence.
The Japanese manage to find effective defensive positions in the mountains of Daegu. We will have difficulty breaching this line of defence.
Renewed offensive
Daejeon is much easier to attack. If we can breach through Daejeon, we could encircle the rest of the Japanese army.
Daejeon is much easier to attack. If we can breach through Daejeon, we could encircle the rest of the Japanese army.
Renewed offensive
As expected Daejeon falls first. Our men took heavy losses so we'll need to give them some time to recover.
As expected Daejeon falls first. Our men took heavy losses so we'll need to give them some time to recover.
Super Heavy Tanks arrive
The defenders at Daegu show no sign of surrendering and we have struggled to make much progress. The arrival of our Super Heavy Tanks should put a stop to that however. The enemy possess no weapons that are capable of penetrating their armour meaning they can simply steamroll through their defences.
The defenders at Daegu show no sign of surrendering and we have struggled to make much progress. The arrival of our Super Heavy Tanks should put a stop to that however. The enemy possess no weapons that are capable of penetrating their armour meaning they can simply steamroll through their defences.
Breakthrough
Victory at Daegu! The enemy pull back into Busan and our fleet is in position to prevent them withdrawing across the sea back to Japan. We did lose 37,000 men in this attack however. If the Japanese fight this ferociously in Korea, how will they fight in Japan itself?
Victory at Daegu! The enemy pull back into Busan and our fleet is in position to prevent them withdrawing across the sea back to Japan. We did lose 37,000 men in this attack however. If the Japanese fight this ferociously in Korea, how will they fight in Japan itself?
China secured
Yet another Japanese puppet falls to China. We have almost secured the Asian mainland.
Yet another Japanese puppet falls to China. We have almost secured the Asian mainland.
American fire support
American battleships provide fire support as we move into Gwangju. We are not the only ones fighting this war; the whole International is behind us.
American battleships provide fire support as we move into Gwangju. We are not the only ones fighting this war; the whole International is behind us.
International assistance
Indeed Dutch, French, Scandinavian and Czechoslovakian have been moving across Germany and the USSR to get to East Asia to help with the fighting. Aircraft from all over the world have also carried out missions in the East. Nothing builds Internationalism quite like a war of Liberation!
Indeed Dutch, French, Scandinavian and Czechoslovakian have been moving across Germany and the USSR to get to East Asia to help with the fighting. Aircraft from all over the world have also carried out missions in the East. Nothing builds Internationalism quite like a war of Liberation!
Encirclement
The Japanese army has finally been pushed back to Busan and we launch a final assault on their positions on the 8th of September. Busan is extremely mountainous and the enemy has shown extreme resilience to our attacks. This battle will probably lead to a lot of casualties for both sides...
The Japanese army has finally been pushed back to Busan and we launch a final assault on their positions on the 8th of September. Busan is extremely mountainous and the enemy has shown extreme resilience to our attacks. This battle will probably lead to a lot of casualties for both sides...
Blockade
Our Carrier fleet has also blockaded Busan to prevent supplies getting through and the VMS Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels are providing fire support.
Our Carrier fleet has also blockaded Busan to prevent supplies getting through and the VMS Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels are providing fire support.
Battle of Busan
One week into the battle and already 66,000 German men have been killed, mostly due to the enemy's reluctance to surrender. Despite this we clearly have the upper hand and an end to the fighting will come soon.
One week into the battle and already 66,000 German men have been killed, mostly due to the enemy's reluctance to surrender. Despite this we clearly have the upper hand and an end to the fighting will come soon.
Victory!
And on the 18th of September the enemy is finally defeated. In response to this major loss, the Japanese Government begins an emergency draft of all men regardless of their age.
And on the 18th of September the enemy is finally defeated. In response to this major loss, the Japanese Government begins an emergency draft of all men regardless of their age.
Heavy losses
We lost hundreds of thousands of men taking Korea and we will need some time to recover. The bodies of these heroes shall be returned to Germany and buried in their hometowns.
We lost hundreds of thousands of men taking Korea and we will need some time to recover. The bodies of these heroes shall be returned to Germany and buried in their hometowns.
Taken losses
Taken losses so far since 1933. Japan has lost 1 million men since fighting broke out three months ago.
Taken losses so far since 1933. Japan has lost 1 million men since fighting broke out three months ago.
State of the Front
With the Asian Mainland secured we can finally begin to concentrate on landing in Japan itself. But before we can do this, we need to neutralise three important strongholds in the Sea of Japan; Okinawa, Taiwan and Iwo Jima. If we attempted to invade Japan without securing these islands, we would be vulnerable to an attack from behind.
With the Asian Mainland secured we can finally begin to concentrate on landing in Japan itself. But before we can do this, we need to neutralise three important strongholds in the Sea of Japan; Okinawa, Taiwan and Iwo Jima. If we attempted to invade Japan without securing these islands, we would be vulnerable to an attack from behind.
Korea liberated
With Korea under our full control we decide to liberate it as the latest member of the International. ...However knowledge of Socialism is practically unheard of in Korea meaning there were almost no suitable leaders to take control of the new country. In an act of desperation, we settle of the Korean resistance fighter Kim Il Sung who until this point had been hiding in China. We will be keeping a very close eye on him to make sure that Korea doesn't stray too far ideologically...
With Korea under our full control we decide to liberate it as the latest member of the International. ...However knowledge of Socialism is practically unheard of in Korea meaning there were almost no suitable leaders to take control of the new country. In an act of desperation, we settle of the Korean resistance fighter Kim Il Sung who until this point had been hiding in China. We will be keeping a very close eye on him to make sure that Korea doesn't stray too far ideologically...
Securing the Sea of Japan
Our first island objective is Okinawa to the south of Japan. Our men will land in the north and then push south to secure the island.
Our first island objective is Okinawa to the south of Japan. Our men will land in the north and then push south to secure the island.
Securing the Sea of Japan
An invasion force is quickly assembled and we begin moving to land on the island.
An invasion force is quickly assembled and we begin moving to land on the island.
Battle of Okinawa
Our men land on the beaches and quickly come under fire from caves that had been converted into fortifications. Despite this it does appear that there are not that many enemy divisions on the island...
Our men land on the beaches and quickly come under fire from caves that had been converted into fortifications. Despite this it does appear that there are not that many enemy divisions on the island...
Battle of Okinawa
Northern Okinawa comes under our control within days. Additional divisions will be transported to the island where then we will push south.
Northern Okinawa comes under our control within days. Additional divisions will be transported to the island where then we will push south.
Battle of Okinawa
We launch our assault south on the 12th of October and immediately we run into major difficulties. The Jungle terrain clearly favours the Japanese who are willing to fight to the death and our tanks struggle to engage the enemy. Losses are high for both sides and Okinawan civilians consistently commit suicide when our men begin to close in.
We launch our assault south on the 12th of October and immediately we run into major difficulties. The Jungle terrain clearly favours the Japanese who are willing to fight to the death and our tanks struggle to engage the enemy. Losses are high for both sides and Okinawan civilians consistently commit suicide when our men begin to close in.
Battle of Okinawa
We secure the whole island on the 17th of October but this does not feel like a victory. We lost 15,000 men taking this island and countless Japanese soldiers fought to the death rather than surrender. Once again we question what actually invading Japan will be like...
We secure the whole island on the 17th of October but this does not feel like a victory. We lost 15,000 men taking this island and countless Japanese soldiers fought to the death rather than surrender. Once again we question what actually invading Japan will be like...
Invading Taiwan
The next island to be invaded is Taiwan which was seized from China decades ago in an an act of Imperialism. Our fleet as always is in position to provide fire support.
The next island to be invaded is Taiwan which was seized from China decades ago in an an act of Imperialism. Our fleet as always is in position to provide fire support.
Invading Taiwan
Iberian, Balkan and Indian planes begin to bomb Taipei to help with our landing.
Iberian, Balkan and Indian planes begin to bomb Taipei to help with our landing.
Invading Taiwan
Once again we make landfall after receiving heavy losses. Taiwan is lightly defended when compared to Okinawa however and we expect to have an easier time liberating it.
Once again we make landfall after receiving heavy losses. Taiwan is lightly defended when compared to Okinawa however and we expect to have an easier time liberating it.
Invading Taiwan
Japanese forces withdraw south as we take the North.
Japanese forces withdraw south as we take the North.
Invading Taiwan
And on the 14th of November we defeat the last garrison. With Taiwan secured, China has finally regained her natural borders.
And on the 14th of November we defeat the last garrison. With Taiwan secured, China has finally regained her natural borders.
Battle of Iwo Jima
The final island objective is Iwo Jima. Iwo Kima lacks as many defences since it is the Eastern most island stronghold; far away from China. We do expect major resistance when taking Mount Suribachi however.
The final island objective is Iwo Jima. Iwo Kima lacks as many defences since it is the Eastern most island stronghold; far away from China. We do expect major resistance when taking Mount Suribachi however.
Battle of Iwo Jima
We make landfall and begin moving North and South. The Japanese have set up position in the volcanic caves on the island which will be difficult to clear out.
We make landfall and begin moving North and South. The Japanese have set up position in the volcanic caves on the island which will be difficult to clear out.
Battle of Iwo Jima
However by the 23rd of November we have taken the island. A photo of German troops raising the Red Flag on Mount Suribachi has quickly become extremely popular across the International.
However by the 23rd of November we have taken the island. A photo of German troops raising the Red Flag on Mount Suribachi has quickly become extremely popular across the International.
Japanese fleet crippled
To finish off our Carrier fleet launches a large scale aerial assault on Nagasaki to destroy the docks and the fleet moored there. Several capital ships are sunk and the docks are putout of use. The Japanese fleet has been crippled for good.
To finish off our Carrier fleet launches a large scale aerial assault on Nagasaki to destroy the docks and the fleet moored there. Several capital ships are sunk and the docks are putout of use. The Japanese fleet has been crippled for good.
Preparing for the final invasion
With Taiwan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa secured, we are finally ready to begin our invasion of Japan. We expect heavy losses and extreme resistance but for the fate of all of mankind we must prevail here. Every event since the 1933 Revolution has led up to this point. For the International!
With Taiwan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa secured, we are finally ready to begin our invasion of Japan. We expect heavy losses and extreme resistance but for the fate of all of mankind we must prevail here. Every event since the 1933 Revolution has led up to this point. For the International!
