I have been working on this for some time with mixed results, but I believe there is something here to discuss because in 2 trys, I have taken Leningrad by turn 3. I also attack Russia G1, because I like denying them 7 Infantry that they would normally pull back, allowing Russia to build a great defense. As for losing the NO, and giving an NO… I use both bombers to SBR Leningrad, which helps a little bit.
I am Playing Germany this Saturday and will by surprising my opponent with this move, my plan is to take $10 in Russian territories quickly (including both ICs on the front) and than create a line of defense forcing them to come toward German units from Moscow (if they want their territories back).
If they don’t come after me, and only build in Moscow, I’m hoping that the logistics of our attrition will lean in my favor. I’m stopping because I haven’t been sold on Marching all the way to Moscow with good results. I will be also attacking Russian territories with Japan in the East.
Regardless of how I personally am going about it, my Question is… is it a good idea to attack Russia during Germany’s first turn?