@Ichabod:
@KGrimB:
@Ichabod:
I think it’s a great idea! (wink wink). If we ever play against each other on triplea and I’m axis. Please do this plan! The sun will rise across the sea.
Sarcasm off now. At least for me, I’m usually more successful against an opponent going to the Europe board as opposed to Japan. It’s easier to spam lots of infantry and mech infantry to defend everywhere, than for Japan to counter a full throttled allied attack coming at me from all point of the compass.
So do you think it’s a much better idea for the US to start off the game with fleet on both sides rather than committing all fleet to one?
No. IMHO, I think it’s better for the US to spend like 100% against Japan for the first 5-6 rounds. Then spend only the minimal amount for fleet/air to help the UK keep Gibraltar if required. The UK and Russia keep Moscow/Cairo secure while the US pounds Japan. Then once Japan is economically knocked out, then the US switches.
I disagree with the 100% on Japan spending. Of course every game is variable, however from my experience, a strong presence in the Atlantic is essential for Allied victory.
If the German and/or Italian navy’s happen to survive a few rounds after an initial G1 Royal Navy wipe-out, and after a Taranto raid (or any other string of events in the Med), they can make an Atlantic crossing treacherous. And this becomes a real issue in those mid to later rounds where Operation Barbarossa is rounding its second summer and the Americans need to start putting pressure on the Western front. Essentially, if the Germans are on the doorstep of Moscow, the last thing that you want to worry about with the Americans is getting troops across the Atlantic. You want to completely control the Atlantic, have a free flow of troops.
Take the Atlantic, and make it undeniably owned by the Allies first, then start ramping up the pressure in the Pacific. A few aircraft carriers and a few planes over the first couple rounds is a nice way to begin the Pacific buildup, and still have to mobility to solidify control of the Atlantic.