Invasion of Poland and France (and general axis warplan)

[klschult]

Yes, against the AI. If you can take Britain out early enough, then you can usually get Spain and Turkey before the Russians and Americans come in. I did it in my last game, taking France in May 40 and Britain in July.

Turkey joined in November 40, after two points, constantly renewed, since around February. Most of that, like 60 pts, came from SeaLine, American Armor, and taking Egypt.

Spain joined in February 41. Max Diplomatic investment from around February40 and then the Italians when they came in.

Of course, if you're not playing the AI, taking Britain is a bit difficult.

But, if Britain moves its capitol to Ottawa, then it will be a lot more difficult. Although with Spain you can put a unit in Algeria (or is it Tunis) and pay the 800 MPP.

[klschult]

Tech or Diplo - difficult question.

I only play solitaire, and I do both. So, against an opponent, I don't know.

London:

If you take Edinburgh and Manchester, the AI will move many units from around London north. Then you have 3 Medium, 3 Tactical, 2 Airborne, and as many short range Amphip as you can find beaches and hexes next to London. Usually 1, sometimes 3. Use the Medium to take out the entrenchments. On the second turn, with the trenches gone and the defender low morale, you can take it on the second or third turn.

btw: I thought the move of capitol if one was available was automatic, but UK surrendered in my latest game with Edinburgh, Manchester and London taken and around 11 units left in the UK. (Went back to the save and it didn't surrender on the second go.)

[EvanJones]

What level of difficulty are you using? I have a different method of chipping away at the Brits, but with max difficulty I am too chicken to take on the RN in strength until later in the game.