Cassidy
Arcane
1940: Our Finest Year
1st of February of 1940
Fitting music that may suck or not depending upon your opinion
Unable to launch a counter-attack, we were forced to hold what we secured and to attempt predicting the next enemy move. For three months, we have for one moment found relief. The Werhmacht was brought to a complete halt during the remainder of the Winter, and we prayed that the conflict between the Prussian military elite and the Nazis would lead to our enemy's demise.
We were terribly wrong, for Operation Epic Fail of Valkyrie Profile has failed epically, with the only survivor being the Lithuanian Hitman, and the foiled assassination attempt served as a terribly effective propaganda tool. We heard about the latest Hitler speeches, where he promised Poland would fall before the end of March, and we knew exactly what to expect.
Every month, new sturmgrenadiers and Panzers were coming. We were losing this war, but we were not going to lose it without a fight. Perhaps, if we make the Germans pay too much of a price in blood and divisional losses for every inch of land they conquer, they will give up. Surrender is not a choice for us.
But our surrender was definitively a choice for our wimpy Allies, who sent not even a lone division in our aid, despite their clear naval superiority and our large port in Konigsberg.
We were all ready for the Spring of war: men, women, children, trannies and fags, but we knew that winning this war would be on the verge of the impossible. However, outlasting 1939 was arguably in the same situation, and thus, perhaps we had a chance yet.
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: If we survive long enough, we'll have the most advanced infantry forces of the world by the end of this year and of course, it's stupid to begin fielding 1939 grade weaponry to our divisions as it'll make little different at this point and end as a waste of resources.We are reaching a turning point in this conflict. Soon the snow will melt, opening new opportunities for our enemies, and for us as well. However, with opportunity there is risk, hardship and sacrifice.
By the start of March, the Germans launched a major offensive against Radom, their panzers rolling through its vulnerable plains as the men bravely tried their best to hold their ground. The ferocity of the attackers made it clear Hitler wasn't just pulling rhetoric with his promise to conquer Poland by the end of March. The challenge ahead would be daunting, and, rather than waste their lives in a hopeless defense, the men retreated, with all mobile forces heading towards Warsaw to prevent the worst from happening. The First Battle of Radom has begun with several Polish victories, but things were far less bright this time.
Their poor synchronization however, allowed for counter attacks to be launched from Kielce, which would give precious time for Poland. The bloodshed returned. And the price of victory would be very high in blood, for all sides of this conflict. Then, as the battle raged on, a large force arrived in Radom, led by Mannstein himself, but the counter-offensive was not stopped, while German tanks began to race towards Warsaw, being covered by the other armors and soldiers holding their ground in Radom.
For the second time, Major General Maczek has saved Warsaw. His heroic leadership over a division ofr obsolete tankettes against the dreaded panzers has earned him a legendary reputation. It became a common saying in Poland, that a real Panzer General can outshine technological superiority. Legends of knights in shining armor facing dragons were being replaced in local folklore by legends of mounted knights in shining anti-tank rifles facing legions of dreaded monsters called Panzers, for, against all odds, the Polish Cavalry has been useful in combat, no matter their inferiority, no matter the risks.
And Mannstein was eventually driven out of Radom. However, that would only delay them. The Germans, according to the latest intelligence, had 144 infantry and 8 panzer divisions, outnumberend Polish forces by more than 2:1.
The Spring is usually associated with the beginning of life, and the Winter usually associated with the beginning of death, but now, the roles have reversed. The end of the snowfall announced the beginning of the bloodshed.
: They are throwing everything they have against Kielce! But I refuse to retreat immediately like a coward! We will hold them as long as we can!
: Warsaw is under siege! This time I have to agree with you, the more you keep them busy at Kielce to not reinforce the Warsaw attackers, the better our chances!
Even Rydz-Smigli would have his moment in this conflict. Although victory was not achievable, every German soldier being held at the Kielce offensive was one less attacking Warsaw. Meanwhile, as the battles raged on, a scouting force was sent to measure the strength of German forces in Radom.
More than six hundred thousand soldiers were identified, a massive horde, far outnumbered the Polish forces defending Warsaw, if they were given the chance to focus exclusively in Warsaw, all could be lost.
Once again, Poland has won the battle for Warsaw, after a bloody urban combat, while the brave men in Kielce still held themselves despite the critical situation. Eventually, they had to retreat, as the relentless German offensive proceeded through then northern front.
Hitler Speech also promised taking East Prussia back in the first two weeks of March. But that was very, very doubtful. As a distraction thus, the Nazis decided to pick new targets for their rampage of tyranny and conquest.
Knowing that Elbing and Torun are critical and must not be lost at any cost, a new wave of defenders arrive in the hopes of turning the tide of battle, and proving how important concentrated artillery can be.
With another night coming in the Battle of Elbing, the tide finally seems to turn in Poland's favor. However, this had a cost, for now Torun is far less defended than before.
Meanwhile, Denmark begins to suffer the ravages of war, by a lone German division, making it clear with the intelligence they gave that Germany is putting everything they have against Poland.
: Look at how allied recon points that everything is empty in the German heartland! If we had only one chance to cut off a large part of their army from supplies... I should keep that in mind, maybe such opportunity may yet happen.
After another dramatic battle, Elbing is secure, but it's far from over yet.
An even more ferocious offensive is launched against Torun, held only by cavalry forces and by Maczek and his old TK-Ses. An heroic defense begins as reinforcements from as many places as possible without compromising the front are sent. Flanking diversionary attacks are dismissed, for there is no way to perform them at such conditions.
And as things couldn't get worse, The Germans began an advance through our most vulnerable part of the entire front, and Poland has no choice but to do what they can to stop it.
The Battle of Torun seems to be ending. The Germans will most likely win it before the reinforcements arrive. There is a dark mood, for the same victories of September 1939 were no longer repeating. Maybe it would be the end now, for from Torun, Warsaw would be easily conquered.
However, aware of such fact, the defenders made a brave stand in hopes the reinforcements would arrive in time.
The only motorized division of Poland stands ready.
And like in many other battles of this conflict, the use of smoke eventually make of its turning point a brutal melee with bayonets.
Meanwhile, things turn from bad to worse. Przemysl was lost, but wouldn't be given up easily.
However, if Torun was lost...
The bravery and competence of Polish cavalry would soon make of them perhaps more famous than the old mongol hordes under Genghis Khan command, as the last cavalry in active combat duty of the world. They knew that they couldn't let their nation fall, they knew the consequences of fascist dominations from the refugees coming from the west.
They persevered.
And finally, the tide of another decisive battle was turned.
And quickly, divisions moved back towards Elbing before the Germans could take advantage. Meanwhile, to the South, the last attempt to hold Przemysl began:
But things weren't very hopeful. In fact, it was unlikely they would manage it.
They didn't, and thus, others bought them time to retreat, as the situation of Poland worsened to the south.
But soon legions amassed at Przemysl. The enemy knew that such was their only trump card. They would attempt everything to achieve a crushing victory there. Something had to be done soon. However, outnumbered, the Polish forces had little hopes of pushing them back... perhaps, if they lured them through poorly inhabited and industrialized territories, if they made them spread out too much and knew the exact time to fight back, for waiting too much or rushing would mean defeat... perhaps things could yet change.
But, when they reached safety, a counter-attack might be in order.
And things don't end yet in the north. Torun is once again attacked.
The German offensive through the south continues unchallenged. But if they spread out thinly enough, a counter-strike may yet change things in favor of Poland.
Meanwhile, victory is once again achieved in Torun.
It could be worse...
Operation Tear of the White Eagle
: The enemies feel so assured they will win this war they left their flank in Kielce exposed. This may be our chance to cut off a large amount of enemy forces from supplies, or to at least make a diversionary offensive that will force them to regroup and stop their first successful blitzkrieg through the south. Upon this operation depends the survival of our civilization. We must do our best to succeed here.
: This is insane! It'll risk the entire front! We must defend our land!
: If we stay on the defensive, we will lose this war. This is our last chance! If this operation succeeds, it might mean our greatest victory since beginning of the war, but it'll be risky. However, the bright Germans prefer heavy infantry with towed artillery brigades, while most of our infantry forces are lighter and thus can move faster, not out of choice but because we couldn't afford fitting them better. And for reasons beyond my understand, they have very few motorized divisions. We have a chance, and we can't miss it.
Will this be the turning point of this conflict? Will Hitler fail with his promise to conquer Poland before the end of March? Will the Lithuanian Hitman be back? Will Poland survive for the entire years?
The situation worsens, but Poland's determination does not waver. The war is far from over yet, regardless of what Nazi propaganda claims.
1st of February of 1940
Fitting music that may suck or not depending upon your opinion
Unable to launch a counter-attack, we were forced to hold what we secured and to attempt predicting the next enemy move. For three months, we have for one moment found relief. The Werhmacht was brought to a complete halt during the remainder of the Winter, and we prayed that the conflict between the Prussian military elite and the Nazis would lead to our enemy's demise.
We were terribly wrong, for Operation Epic Fail of Valkyrie Profile has failed epically, with the only survivor being the Lithuanian Hitman, and the foiled assassination attempt served as a terribly effective propaganda tool. We heard about the latest Hitler speeches, where he promised Poland would fall before the end of March, and we knew exactly what to expect.
Every month, new sturmgrenadiers and Panzers were coming. We were losing this war, but we were not going to lose it without a fight. Perhaps, if we make the Germans pay too much of a price in blood and divisional losses for every inch of land they conquer, they will give up. Surrender is not a choice for us.
But our surrender was definitively a choice for our wimpy Allies, who sent not even a lone division in our aid, despite their clear naval superiority and our large port in Konigsberg.
We were all ready for the Spring of war: men, women, children, trannies and fags, but we knew that winning this war would be on the verge of the impossible. However, outlasting 1939 was arguably in the same situation, and thus, perhaps we had a chance yet.
------------------------------
By the start of March, the Germans launched a major offensive against Radom, their panzers rolling through its vulnerable plains as the men bravely tried their best to hold their ground. The ferocity of the attackers made it clear Hitler wasn't just pulling rhetoric with his promise to conquer Poland by the end of March. The challenge ahead would be daunting, and, rather than waste their lives in a hopeless defense, the men retreated, with all mobile forces heading towards Warsaw to prevent the worst from happening. The First Battle of Radom has begun with several Polish victories, but things were far less bright this time.
Their poor synchronization however, allowed for counter attacks to be launched from Kielce, which would give precious time for Poland. The bloodshed returned. And the price of victory would be very high in blood, for all sides of this conflict. Then, as the battle raged on, a large force arrived in Radom, led by Mannstein himself, but the counter-offensive was not stopped, while German tanks began to race towards Warsaw, being covered by the other armors and soldiers holding their ground in Radom.
For the second time, Major General Maczek has saved Warsaw. His heroic leadership over a division ofr obsolete tankettes against the dreaded panzers has earned him a legendary reputation. It became a common saying in Poland, that a real Panzer General can outshine technological superiority. Legends of knights in shining armor facing dragons were being replaced in local folklore by legends of mounted knights in shining anti-tank rifles facing legions of dreaded monsters called Panzers, for, against all odds, the Polish Cavalry has been useful in combat, no matter their inferiority, no matter the risks.
And Mannstein was eventually driven out of Radom. However, that would only delay them. The Germans, according to the latest intelligence, had 144 infantry and 8 panzer divisions, outnumberend Polish forces by more than 2:1.
The Spring is usually associated with the beginning of life, and the Winter usually associated with the beginning of death, but now, the roles have reversed. The end of the snowfall announced the beginning of the bloodshed.
Even Rydz-Smigli would have his moment in this conflict. Although victory was not achievable, every German soldier being held at the Kielce offensive was one less attacking Warsaw. Meanwhile, as the battles raged on, a scouting force was sent to measure the strength of German forces in Radom.
More than six hundred thousand soldiers were identified, a massive horde, far outnumbered the Polish forces defending Warsaw, if they were given the chance to focus exclusively in Warsaw, all could be lost.
Once again, Poland has won the battle for Warsaw, after a bloody urban combat, while the brave men in Kielce still held themselves despite the critical situation. Eventually, they had to retreat, as the relentless German offensive proceeded through then northern front.
Hitler Speech also promised taking East Prussia back in the first two weeks of March. But that was very, very doubtful. As a distraction thus, the Nazis decided to pick new targets for their rampage of tyranny and conquest.
Knowing that Elbing and Torun are critical and must not be lost at any cost, a new wave of defenders arrive in the hopes of turning the tide of battle, and proving how important concentrated artillery can be.
With another night coming in the Battle of Elbing, the tide finally seems to turn in Poland's favor. However, this had a cost, for now Torun is far less defended than before.
Meanwhile, Denmark begins to suffer the ravages of war, by a lone German division, making it clear with the intelligence they gave that Germany is putting everything they have against Poland.
After another dramatic battle, Elbing is secure, but it's far from over yet.
An even more ferocious offensive is launched against Torun, held only by cavalry forces and by Maczek and his old TK-Ses. An heroic defense begins as reinforcements from as many places as possible without compromising the front are sent. Flanking diversionary attacks are dismissed, for there is no way to perform them at such conditions.
And as things couldn't get worse, The Germans began an advance through our most vulnerable part of the entire front, and Poland has no choice but to do what they can to stop it.
The Battle of Torun seems to be ending. The Germans will most likely win it before the reinforcements arrive. There is a dark mood, for the same victories of September 1939 were no longer repeating. Maybe it would be the end now, for from Torun, Warsaw would be easily conquered.
However, aware of such fact, the defenders made a brave stand in hopes the reinforcements would arrive in time.
The only motorized division of Poland stands ready.
And like in many other battles of this conflict, the use of smoke eventually make of its turning point a brutal melee with bayonets.
Meanwhile, things turn from bad to worse. Przemysl was lost, but wouldn't be given up easily.
However, if Torun was lost...
The bravery and competence of Polish cavalry would soon make of them perhaps more famous than the old mongol hordes under Genghis Khan command, as the last cavalry in active combat duty of the world. They knew that they couldn't let their nation fall, they knew the consequences of fascist dominations from the refugees coming from the west.
They persevered.
And finally, the tide of another decisive battle was turned.
And quickly, divisions moved back towards Elbing before the Germans could take advantage. Meanwhile, to the South, the last attempt to hold Przemysl began:
But things weren't very hopeful. In fact, it was unlikely they would manage it.
They didn't, and thus, others bought them time to retreat, as the situation of Poland worsened to the south.
But soon legions amassed at Przemysl. The enemy knew that such was their only trump card. They would attempt everything to achieve a crushing victory there. Something had to be done soon. However, outnumbered, the Polish forces had little hopes of pushing them back... perhaps, if they lured them through poorly inhabited and industrialized territories, if they made them spread out too much and knew the exact time to fight back, for waiting too much or rushing would mean defeat... perhaps things could yet change.
But, when they reached safety, a counter-attack might be in order.
And things don't end yet in the north. Torun is once again attacked.
The German offensive through the south continues unchallenged. But if they spread out thinly enough, a counter-strike may yet change things in favor of Poland.
Meanwhile, victory is once again achieved in Torun.
It could be worse...
Operation Tear of the White Eagle
Will this be the turning point of this conflict? Will Hitler fail with his promise to conquer Poland before the end of March? Will the Lithuanian Hitman be back? Will Poland survive for the entire years?
The situation worsens, but Poland's determination does not waver. The war is far from over yet, regardless of what Nazi propaganda claims.
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