Yes: Priority 1 for Germany T1 is wrecking the Allied fleet–especially the 2 UK BBs and the SUB–the FTRs/BMR should be used for this purpose. But regardless of whether Germany wins (which is unlikely T1) you have to still protect Karelia. The Germans may try a major attack using their vastly superior ARM force to hit your INF there, in the hopes of scoring a lot of hits before retreating. They have a slight advantage while they possess such superiority in ARM but only when attacking. As Germany I’ve found this to be a viable option–such spoiling raids can speed up attrition to the point where USSR can be seriously hurt within a few turns, especially if Germany has fair luck with dice rolls, or USSR doesn’t. Best way to defend against this is to strike early as USSR and prevent the Germans from massing large numbers of INF/ARM within striking distance. Another good idea is to place a good-sized force in Caucases (or Ukraine if you own it) so the Germans are forced to split their forces if they choose to attack–bad news for any country.
As far as the naval issue is concerned, I’m confused–Anonymous, please clarify what you are saying. What specific situation are you describing? Where is this battle taking place? What country are you playing? Id the TR mentioned in the same SZ as the BB, or in an adjacent one? What’s up?
Ozone27