Good luck! Playing the Empire for first time in PBEM can be alot. Post frequently and you can get help on the forum. Particularly things like R&D and Economy, you probably want advice there if you haven't played Japan before.

<t> Your opening is interesting; I hadn't considered a full-KB commit to Singapore area before. Nearly everyone decides between the standard PH opening, or maybe a Manila strike. <br/>
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There are pros and cons all around that probably deserve a string by itself, but I can see some of the pros ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: LiquidSky<br/>
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I did a lot of bombing of airfields in Corsica and southern Italy...and never really noticed any flak damage to my fine German planes. I did, however, notice a fair number of sneaky air to air losses from the dastardly british ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: ultradave<br/>
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Defensive line established. Herman Goring division lives. It's snowing in Italy so that has slowed the Allies. Unfortunately it also greatly reduces the Luftwaffe's abilities. But considering the end run from Taranto that caught me ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Seminole<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>This isn't Carpet bombing, just FB bombing; some rocket-equipped Hurris and Typhoon, but mostly P-39, P-40, and P-47 armed with 500 lb bombs. Yes, nearly all losses are FLAK for sure. <br/>
Flak losses are heavy with this ...