How to win as Axis?

[Gaunt]

Is there anybody who has won as Axis? I invaded the UK in 1940, USSR joins the war early and UK seems to just ♥♥♥♥ out new units even though I have the convoy routes blocked. Can anybody give me some pointers how to win as Axis? Cause right now I think its literally impossible.

[BladeofSharpness]

It is definitively doable, but you must know the game rules fairly well. You'll get answer and more traffic by going to the official main forum there

https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tt.asp?forumid=1702

[Thorin]

The most important part is keeping up or even getting ahead in tech. Infantry weapon is the most important out of all, and also fighters, armor and ground attack very important, and of course industry and production. Getting behind can lead to a near unwinable situation, where you will lose even with better industrial might. Also, doing a sealion is not the best option, unless you know exactly what are you doing, going for the traditional route (barbarossa) is the prefered one, to learn the tricks of the game.

[Gaunt]

Thanks guys. Is there any reason why the fresh new british units perform better in combat than my seasoned +1 infantry? Is there a hidden morale boost or something? Supply is not an issue either, nor is entrenchment.

[Bill Runacre]

Hi Gaunt

They may have a HQ commanding them which will boost their combat power, and it will lead to their fighting significantly better if your own troops don't have a HQ present to command your forces.

Other than that, better supply is likely for the British if they are fighting in the UK.

Researching Infantry Warfare also boosts unit morale, and will make a difference.

Hopefully these explanations help provide some answers.

[Bill Runacre]

Originally posted by Gaunt:

Is there anybody who has won as Axis? I invaded the UK in 1940, USSR joins the war early and UK seems to just ♥♥♥♥ out new units even though I have the convoy routes blocked. Can anybody give me some pointers how to win as Axis? Cause right now I think its literally impossible.

I'm interested to know why the USSR may have entered the war early, as Sealion does trigger a small increase in Soviet mobilization but certainly shouldn't suffice on its own.

Have you kept Japanese units in Manchuria, and Axis units around Warsaw?

The exact details do appear in game, and can also be reviewed via the Strategy Guide which is accessible either via the launcher menu or via one of the buttons at the top right of the screen while playing.

The general consensus since the game was released has been that it is balanced or somewhat pro-Axis, so I would like to get to the bottom of the situation in your game if possible, to explain things where necessary and if there are any bugs then we will of course do our best to fix them.

[Gaunt]

Wow, thanks for the reply. Your game is awesome, it will also make me lose all my hair probably:) Yeah, the soviet entry was weird, I followed the instructions in the strategy guide but it happened anyways.

The brits dont have an hq nearby. I have surrounded Londod, there is one corps garrisoned and it wont budge. Like at all. I have three hqs nearby, doesnt seem to help. Is there somewhere a small walkthrough made by someone who won as Axis? Id love to read it.

[Hubert Cater]

Weather can also have an impact on the effectiveness of your attacks, and of course supply, current unit morale and readiness, experience etc. (versus your opponents stats) as well as likely your units can have less supply than the British defenders in your particular situation.

Try using the S key to see your supply versus that of your opponents.

I'd also recommend the following thread for general tips that will hopefully help as well:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/957720/discussions/0/3428846977641916792/

You can also try the game in reverse by playing as the Allies to see how that goes too to help get an idea on overall game balance as well.

[Gaunt]

Gotcha, thanks a lot!

[Bill Runacre]

If the enemy unit is in London then it will be in better supply than yours, as London is the capital.

However, a fully surrounded unit can only reinforce to a maximum strength of 5, so if you can weaken it, launching air attacks (Medium Bombers first, then Tactical if you have them) followed by land attacks will be best.

[Bill Runacre]

Can I ask, do you know roughly when in your game the USSR entered the war?

[Gaunt]

I think january 1941

[Bill Runacre]

Ok thanks.

[Gaunt]

Originally posted by Thorin:

The most important part is keeping up or even getting ahead in tech. Infantry weapon is the most important out of all, and also fighters, armor and ground attack very important, and of course industry and production. Getting behind can lead to a near unwinable situation, where you will lose even with better industrial might. Also, doing a sealion is not the best option, unless you know exactly what are you doing, going for the traditional route (barbarossa) is the prefered one, to learn the tricks of the game.

How did you win as Axis? Could you give me some pointers please? I scratched the Sealion plan and attacked the USSR right after I took France, in july 1940. Its the winter of 1941 and im completely stalled, despite causing massive losses to the Russians. I even attacked them with Japan and I am closing in on Irkutsk. I can try anything, nothing seems to make a dent.

[Gaunt]

Originally posted by Bill Runacre:

Ok thanks.

One last question: does the ai get free units? If so, can these units be turned off in the scripts menu?

[Bill Runacre]

Originally posted by Gaunt:

Originally posted by Bill Runacre:

Ok thanks.

One last question: does the ai get free units? If so, can these units be turned off in the scripts menu?

Yes, it does and these can be turned off.

To do this go to Options -> Advanced -> Scripts -> Unit

And uncheck any that you don't want to apply. AI only ones will be on the later pages, so use the arrow buttons to scroll forward.

However, it probably isn't best to turn them all off as they do play a function in assisting the AI to give you a good game (one of the functions of these is to give the AI the confidence and ability to launch invasions) so I would be selective in doing so.