Allied Air Superiority Makes the Difference.
In action over Italy today the USAAF unleashed a series of attacks along the Gustav Line. Surprise was achieved and a confused Luftwaffe took to the air to meet the attackers.
The secret Allied jammers made communication difficult for the Luftwaffe and aided the Allies in their attacks. American iron has been steadily building up in Foggia, while the Axis is forced to field fewer planes due to the daylight bombing campaign over Germany. These two factors were the difference in the Allied victory.
Critics of the days action looked at the number of planes lost and wondered if it was all worth it. Many bomber crews did not return and many new P-38's and P-51's were damaged or shot down. The Allied command is wondering if there will be enough planes to defend against enemy attacks .. which are expected.
On the ground the attack was a huge success. Several airfields and vehicle depots were destroyed. Unfortunately the troops on the line were unable to use this attack to their advantage and they gained little ground.
The Italian theatre is heating up, will the Allied be able to break the line?
Scores
Allied
Kills - 370 points
Objects - 917 points
Total - 1287 points
Axis
kills - 675 points
Objects (left standing) - 147 points
Total - 882
I was surprised at the numbers, Axis was WAY outnumbered to begin with. Those that flew did a fine job of racking up some kills. It was a lopsided frame in that I designed it to be a mass Allied attack. The Axis were in trouble before the numbers problem.
There were several complaints, and they can be addressed here or in another thread.
Frame 3 orders will go out tomorrow. Look for the shoe to be on the other foot.
