The next WWII Online Special Event will be the WEYGAND PLAN held on November 14th, 2021 at 11:00am Server Time / U.S. Pacific Standard Time (UTC -8). This Special Event will be a continuation in the series that started with OPERATION DYNAMO and pushing into an alternate history of "what ifs". 

As a result of the Allied victory in OPERATION DYNAMO, this event will play out the implementation of the hypothetical WEYGAND PLAN which is the Allied plan to push back against the German Forces now that the British Expeditionary Forces did NOT have to evacuate from Dunkirk. This Special Event will encapsulate the Battle of Arras. The battle positions the British Matilda tank with the opportunity to initiate the German tanks with its tough armor and good gun while discovering the unknown prowess of the Flak 36 as an anti-tank gun. Potentially, the Axis can quickly get back on track and attain victory in France or will the dreams of erasing the bitterness of the First World War defeat escape their grasp. The Allies have a small opening, can they capitalize on their previous success?

EVENT BACKGROUND

All promotional art is courtesy of Propa (Image Above) and IMBRUTUS (Images Below).

The first Special Event in this series saw the British and French Forces rewrite history, defying the odds during OPERATION DYNAMO, bringing the German advance to a halt. The Allies now have a chance to seize the initiative by implementing the WEYGAND PLAN. The French are still in a precarious position and success is their only option. The Germans are still in position to finish encircling the French Forces and bringing their war to a quick end. British Expeditionary Forces are also only a few missteps away from being pushed back into the English Channel. If France falls they will lose a huge ally and then have to face off against  the Axis Forces by themselves. The objective of the day is simple for the day, hold Arras and try to break out by taking Bapaume and Cambrai. The task may sound simple but it will take everything the Allies have to meet the objectives.

Winning the Battle of France is still within reach for the Germans. They need to quickly regroup and finish the job of routing the BEF and running roughshod through France on their way to Paris. Initiative is key in any fight, to get the juggernaut back on track the German Army is tasked with retaking Arras. Intelligence reports the British have an undermanned garrison in the town, hitting it with a full brigade should mean victory. However, there are reports of several A12 Matilda IIs stationed near Arras that could be redirected to Arras to relieve the British garrison. 

As a result of the Allies winning OPERATION DYNAMO we have entered into an alternate reality of "what ifs". This event will lead to OPERATION MARKET GARDEN with an Allied victory and THE SOMME with an AXIS victory.

Will the Axis regain momentum and take a step closer to ultimate victory or will the Allies defy the odds again and push the Germans back again?  

EVENT RULES

Event Start: 14 November, 2021 (Remembrance Sunday in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Nations) at 11:00a.m. Server Time/U.S. Pacific Standard Time (UTC -8)

Location: Training Server (Campaign will be suspended during the event)

Starting Position: British in Arras, Aubigny, and Lens; French in Fechain and Bouchain; Germans in Bapaume, Marquion, Cambrai, and Solesmes

Allied Victory Conditions: Take Bapaume and Cambrai

Axis Victory Conditions: Take and hold Arras

Supply Rules: Reduced supply in garrisons and standard supply for brigades

Equipment: Tier Two (1940-1942) 

What will you and your squad do to make history?

(Kudos to WESTY91 for all the planning and RABBIT for this week's introduction to the Special Event:  Weygand Plan)

LT COLONEL HIGH COMMAND IMPLEMENTATION:

We are seeing a significant number of veteran players step-up and use the High Command toolset to help their side and squad(s) whether placing AOs or moving brigades.  There is some trepidation at times but that is to be expected.  If you have a particular question on the HC toolset, either seek out an HC officer, members of the Community Management Team / Joint Training Command so we can get you sorted out.   Listed below are three basic links to help get you up to speed in using the HC toolset.

WWIIOL Youtube Channel - High Command Tutorial Series

WWIIOL High Command Quick Tips

WWIIOL Allied Axis Unit Codes

FYI - The Mailbag should be returning "soon"!! 

Rat Chat Questions (continued)

Question:  Any word if/when the game will supports Win 11?

ANSWER:  We have already had more than a few individuals successfully run the game in Win 11.  

Question:  Will combat medics ever be added whether in 1.0 or 2.0?

ANSWER:  While we will never say never, currently medics are not in planning or development.

Question:  Is there a timein the future when you will introduce back the HC costume for the infantry?  And what about the salute animations?

ANSWER:  Now that we have an animator, the 'emotes' maybe be relooked at.

Question:  Will the Axis ever get to see the 44/45 kit like the Tiger II or Panther?

ANSWER:  Yes.

Question:  Are there any plans for the panzerfaust to use the disposable version?

ANSWER:  At this time, no, but we're not ruling it out.  It certainly was an iconic weapon.

Question:  Can we get more realistic physics?  I'm referring to infantry jumping from high buildings with little to no damage?  I remember it being in for a short time during the big bad patch, then disappeared after the rollback.

ANSWER:  This is being looked into as it was part of the original patch which was rolled back due to the crash issues.  It is on the horizon.

Community Safety:   Follow these steps:

• Press F9 to capture the in-game chat or Print Screen on your keyboard for outside of WWIIOL
• Use .report to notify the GM team
• Contact your CMT via CRS email and attach screenshots

Community Management Team (CMT)

We are here to serve and engage with YOU!

I am honored to be a part of the Community Management Team (CMT) and I look forward to seeing you on the battlefield and if I show up on your kill list . . . I was looking at my map!! 

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