Moderator: Shannon V. OKeets
I am a bit confused by this. Madagascar is not occupied by Japan. And occupying Madagascar wasn't even allowed. Partly because it should be done in the DOW step. And partly because it isn't allowed until the turn after Japan aligned French Indo-China, and Japan aligned French Indo-China this turn.ORIGINAL: AllenK
The Axis decide they have had enough of this puppet government in Vichy and rail an Italian Militia unit to Toulouse.
The US gets annoyed when the Japanese occupy Madagascar (6 rolled, 1 chit to Jap pool). It isn't entirely pleased at the Axis actions either (8 rolled, 2 chits to Ge/It pool).
When Axis forces over-run Marseilles a Trans, a BB and a CA are destroyed. The remainder must flee. Where would the French like to send them? Individually or all ships then all subs?
Yes, well, that was my initial thought but then I realized that it was illegal to occupy Madagascar that way. Therefore I wondered what actually happened. I went back and tried that save and it didn't look, to me, that you could have taken the action to occupy Madagascar. I am truly sorry that I didn't notice this before.ORIGINAL: AllenK
It's that long ago I can't remember it but the hex ownership flags should probably be Japanese.
Not too important immediately but perhaps we can post onto Tech Support for a fix.
The Japanese US entry pool received a '2' chit.ORIGINAL: AllenK
Not to worry.
I suppose the only thing left about it is the US Entry chit that was generated. Probably doesn't make much difference either way but if the opportunity presents itself, it would be easy to fix if a US entry die roll comes up for the Jap pool.
I leave it to you to decide on a practical route to proceed.ORIGINAL: AllenK
The US entry effects from having the extra 2 chit earlier than they should are rather difficult to undo and what's done is done. We could fix the next entry roll that called for a chit, so 1 less was added and leave Madagascar as it is but I'm not sure how many more opportunities for that will present themselves.
The alternative is to remember to take 2 off Jap and 1 off Ge/It entry values when it comes to selecting US Entry options and DoW calculations.
On the other hand, the game is now in the position where Japan can align it at the next DoW step anyway. If the hex control can be changed, the Axis paid the cost of the alignment (even if it was illegal), so may as well have the benefit.
Since the Allies have operated on the principal Madagascar was Japanese controlled, option 3 would seem the best. Otherwise, option two. I'd go with trying to change the hex ownership.
