So I have been reading some threads about a strategy of America devoting all or most of its resources to destroying Japan first rather than focusing on the Western Axis. I have used it once before and done very well in destroying my opponent. Unfortunately I have not seen any people posting about a way to counter this “invincible” strategy, so here goes, bear in mind I have not tested this at all and I prefer to give general outlines victory rather then specific buys and movements.
Germany turn 1:
do standard turn one moves killing France and taking Yugo, allow Italy to take Bulgaria and southern France and allow Normandy to live. Use all available aircraft and ships to kill the British fleet entirely, it is very important that they are destroyed. Everything is secondary to destroying the British fleet and of course taking France. Create a somewhat strong defensive barrier on the Russian Frontier and build standard SeaLion units.
Japan turn 1:
If you have the fortune of knowing in advance that your opponent will be using a Kill Japan first strategy then I would advocate attacking the first turn but seeing as this is most likely not going to be the case (the German first turn moves should always be the way I described them, I believe Russia is a secondary target) then I would do some standard attacking moves into China and perhaps attacking russia if he presents a good opportunity. Leave French Indo china alone and move a strong but minority of your fleet south to be prepared to engage the Brits and take the money islands.
build ships
Italy turn 1:
Assuming Germany sent a couple of planes to defend your fleet (the one’s that cannot engage the British fleet) then you should have a good fleet left after Britain attacked, and if they did not attack then you will want to consolidate your fleet and attack the British or French fleet but not both. move forward in Africa taking Alexandria and Tunisia (try and take Tunisia with as few troops as possible) If it is possible to invade Malta or Gib. do so but it is not extremely important to do it this turn. attack any territories that you border that are weak, perhaps Greece. Build a fighter or save your money.
Axis turn two:
okay so Germany will continue to build a fleet to threaten Sealion assuming the Brits shored up on London to prevent your turn 2 invasion. Take whatever remains of France and continental Europe, DO NOT ATTACK RUSSIA. and send a few planes to help destroy any British ships within range. Japan will continue to build ships and a large fleet, if Hawaii has been reinforced by the US then now is the time to attack! otherwise bide your time a little more, you want them to present you with a tempting target. continue your work in China but keep losses to a minimum and do not overextend yourself, if you went for russia then keep some pressure on them but dont devote too much, build more ships. Italy will hopefully finish off the british fleet in the med. if they are still left and have gib. by now, if Egypt looks more inviting then take it but be sure that you can have Gibraltar by the end of italy’s 3rd turn. move forward in Africa. Italy want to be able to have Egypt, Greece and Gib. and the med. clear of enemy ships by turn 3, this should be simple with Germany threatening Sealion.
Axis rest of the game:
Germany will control London by turn 3 and continue to build a large fleet, build a few tanks also to keep Russia from attacking you and keep them building defensively. build a llarge fleet and threaten America along with Italy, Itlay will dominate Africa and pressure Russia and India through the middle east making lots of money. Japan will trade ships with America and AnzAc and India while keeping them out of Japan proper, this is how the axis need to play. Then Germany can threaten America enough to take Washington or force them to divert forces.