An excerpt from the desk of the Axis Commander-in-Chief:  Again another exciting week for team axis as we race toward the coast.  Our Kriegsmarine forces have been doing an outstanding job securing the northern coast and keeping the enemy on their toes.  Luftwaffe pilots have been bombing, strafing and keeping the air clear of the enemy, while our Heer soldats and Panzerkorps have been crushing the Allied defenses. 

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Campaign 53 is still in doubt.  I know, I know, spawn delays for the axis have been consistent for a few days now but I still have faith in the Allied forces that they can make a turn around and still make this a campaign for the history books. 

FROM THE DESK OF THE AXIS COMMANDER IN CHIEF:

S! Team Axis,

Again another exciting week for team axis as we race toward the coast.  Our Kriegsmarine forces have been doing an outstanding job securing the northern coast and keeping the enemy on their toes.  Luftwaffe pilots have been bombing, strafing and keeping the air clear of the enemy, while our Heer soldats and Panzerkorps have been crushing the Allied defenses. 

Yes my friends we can smell the salty sea of the English Channel and nothing will get in our way to victory.  Allied defenses have been very strong in multiple battles with good teamwork and communication which has kept us on our toes and letting us always remember that the individual township victories do not come cheap and we have to redouble our efforts and coordination in order to be successful.  Our enemy is far from giving up, so it is up to all of us to keep pushing forward no matter the cost.  There will be no rest until the forced capitulation of our enemy.

Congrats to the following Squads, Players and Officers who have received awards this week:

Meritorious Service Cross (Combined operations for Arras Capture)
1st Lithuanian Brigade
91st Sturmbattalion
3rd Panzer Gruppe
1775 RDF
DDZ
505th Panzer Battalion

Iron Cross 3rd Class (Kriegsmarine Issue)
Glacier
Stall84
Sockeye
Animerlz
Kuery
Unterhund
Kingnoah
Rinse
Oswald31st
Hightech
Deadly2u

Fire Base Defense Medal
Speedbird
3.Gebirgs-Division Squad

Bronze Falschirmjager Badge
3rd Fallschirmjager Squad

Supply Badge
3.Gebirgs-Division Squad

Merit Star
Toro15
Xalax

Player of the Week:
Ezrelay: When he is not sapping enemy fire bases, he’s sapping the enemies’ tanks in the field or holding up an Allied advance with nothing but rifle and cold, hard Axis determination.  Ezrelay is a dedicated team Axis player and not only secures the area around him for his fellow Axis forces, but ensures battles are intense and fun for all.  Thank you Ezrelay for all you do in the field for team Axis. S! Alphie
 
Officer of the Week:
Chokk: Chokk is one of those Axis officers that are the glue that holds team Axis together.  His playtime usually puts him off radar of most Axis forces and indeed a lot of recognition, but he is there constantly helping team Axis push forward with his knowledge as map OIC and leader to the Axis forces on attacks and defenses.  Chokk is the real deal when it comes to fulfilling the duties of the best OKW officers and this recognition is long overdue.  Thank you Chokk for your wisdom and leadership in the OKW.  S! Alphie

We will not be handed a simple victory, this our enemy has shown.  So, remember to follow the basics, keep the fire bases under our control, deny the enemy supply, capture and guard your depots and bunkers and use the shock and awe of the lighting fast blitzkrieg forces at your disposal.  We will route our enemy from the field.  Nothing stands in the way of team Axis. 

S!
-Alphie, Axis CINC