Vichy is a must in my opinion, even if you get the worse case situation and get nothing. Southern France being Vichy blocks Italy from being conquered through France. This is a good reason why you may not want to take Switzerland as the Axis.
Japan can build an IC on any of its original territories. Since Japan begins the game possessing much of North East China, it may build minor ICs on those territories which have a value of 2.
long wait guys…I have been pre occupied with other things on the home front and havent had the time to respond. I read through Koba’s last post and he has it down pat. Thanks Koba