I’ve read quite a few strategies for German victory on this website, and I am grateful to all the posters. I have one burning question: what should Germany buy on the first turn? Some say, “Nothing but tanks!” Some say “Infantry and artillery!” What’s the best way to initiate this march on Moscow?
Posts made by Bobby Shaftoe
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RE: In our game Germany ALWAYS wins- help us
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RE: Sub question
I just finished reading all the posts in this forum, and I’m more confused than ever! I would greatly appreciate it if a rules expert would clarify the question: can a defending submarine retreat? Thanks!
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RE: Europe or paciffic
@TG:
I like the Pacific, since Naval Battles IMO are much more stylish than simple land based ones. Plus in Pacific, both sides are much more evenly matched. No more Germany always wins! :P And the Pacific benefits from being the youngest of the family, so it’s rules are the most up to date and balanced (ex destroyers are much less powerful on bombardment).
I concur. Plus, in AAP, the US gets Marines, which are a blast, and which really modifies how the US strategizes what to sail across the Pacific.
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RE: Balance
For the 12 IPCs just for germany: That means that Leningrad falls in G1 (building a second TRN in the baltic).
Is it worth it tho? Russia can retake it pretty easily, before Germany has any chance of reinforcing Leningrad.
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RE: In our game Germany ALWAYS wins- help us
My buddies and I have played AAE only 3 times now, and each time Germany was slaughtered – we were beginning to think the game was unbalanced in favor of the Allies! These postings give me hope that the game truly is balanced.
I agree with what has been said above: Russia should attack. Lure Germany into stretching itself too far forward into weakly held positions, then charge in with tons of infantry and artillery. I would buy chiefly those two units, and after Turns 1 & 2 maybe a couple of tanks to give you some extra mobility – it’s nice to be able to send one or two tanks to the Mideast if Germany invades there.
And definitely take advantage of the Soviet Patriotic War rule. That is huge, as far as I’m concerned. US and UK should donate fighters, and after a couple turns, sending transports with inf to Archangel or Leningrad shouldn’t be any problem. And if Germany truly does ignore the Africa continent, UK could send those troops north from the Mideast.