JohnCon 2010 II - The Rematch -

[Mark]

So, in Summer 1941 - things looked pretty bad for the Russians in the South . . . I guess I can see how I lost the game.  Neverthless, things started to look up for the Russians in the North by the end of Autumn 1941 and for the British in Egypt - which had stopped Rommel's advance.

[John D.]

Yeah - I was pretty much about to give up on NA. No real lend lease went to the Russians so I think that is problematic with an early Barbarossa. I ended up staying in NA against my better judgement and went on the defensive. Made them fight for everything rather than give up and abandon the territories. The delaying tactic ended up being the better way to go. Certainly would have bought me more time when it comes to the gun to the temple...

[Mark]

Winter 1941-42:  The 8th Army advances against Rommel and drive the Axis out of Egypt.  The British land in Morocco and are quickly reionforced with the U.S. which have joined the war.  The Soviets counter-attack in Winter and encircle a German army outside of Moscow!

[John D.]

The winter encirclement was a great/scary move...