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Axis and Allies is a franchise of World War II simulation board games that pit the Axis powers of Germany and Japan against the Allied powers of the United States, United Kingdom, and Russia.

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Axis and Allies 2nd Edition: to Pearl Harbor or not to Pearl Harbor

I have read and studied Don's essays with interest and appreciation. His analysis of the game mechanics and general strategic principles are masterly. However, I find myself in disagreement with him o …
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Can a sub attack a lone sub in axis and allies and the attacked sub submerge?

It is actually a different mechanic. If a submarine survives the first round of combat there is a specifc step in the combat sequence that allows for submarines to withdraw. Incidently, both combatant …
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In Axis and Allies, should the UK Build a factory in Australia?

The correlation of forces in the initial set-up implies allied strategy. Merely as a survival tool, you must assume a capable German player. The position of allied combat strength demands a concentrat …
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Is there a viable "Japan First" strategy for the Allies in Axis and Allies?

It can be done, but it requires such a level of cooperation among the allies that I wouldn't recommend it unless you are playing all 3 allies. Any Indian factory is a gift to Japan. 'Nuff said. The UK …
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In Axis and Allies, Is There A Way to Measure the Benefits of Various Techs Against Each Oth...

This is a game of economics. It's all about the mighty I.P.C. The 30 I.P.C.s Russia spends to gain this benefit is at the cost of the 5 Inf and 1 Armor worth of combat power that could have stopped th …
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When should I pay to invade a neutral country in Axis and Allies

Never. It is strategically unsound and hideously expensive. You must always factor in the cost of the units invading, and the resultant loss of combat power where it could do some good somewhere else …
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Advice for responding to "Kwabang" attack when playing Japan?

The Kwabang attack is a gambit. It should only be attempted by an expert and only in the search for some future startegic goal. This attack by the british is a diversion of scarce resources in a vaing …
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Axis & Allies - Opening strategies for the U.K.

Britain's problem is that her forces are scattered. The key to victory is Germany. You must build a combat fleet and land troops. First turn buy: 1 Carrier, 1 Transport, save 4 IPCs. Use your combat a …
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In Axis and Allies, When (and How) Would You Adjust Your Opening Strategy?

Effectively, these decisions depend upon variable inital starting conditions. In my case, If I am playing any power save Russia, My first move will depend on the actions of the other combatants. Russi …
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In Axis and Allies, Should Germany build a first turn transport and try and control the Med/...

Most strategy I hear proposed seems to follow a pattern. "After the enemy has taken the predictable action, you can respond in this fashion..." The russian strategy of massive defense is based on the …
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