Taxman66
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Joined: 3/19/2008 From: Columbia, MD. USA Status: offline
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I'm steeling a quote from Harrybanana from his AAR for discussion: quote:
Not having played me before KZ you had no reason to believe that I would not attack Russia in the Spring of 41. But IMHO attacking Russia any sooner then you have to (ie when it's mobilization reaches about 80) is a big mistake. Sure Russia will be stronger the longer you wait, but Germany will be even stronger as prior to Barbarossa it will be out producing Russia by a wide margin. Also if it waits to attack Russia the Axis can in the meantime employ the Luftwaffe to gain other objectives, like Egypt and the Middle East or, if necessary, Algeria. Also as soon as you attack Russia US mobilization begins to increase. Not relevant in our game of course, where the US entered the War before Russia, but an important factor in most games. Is this the general consensus? Personally, I think these are bad perverse incentives. As noted it contributes to the Axis going wild in North Africa (as discussed in the 'Air power still seems overpowered' thread. Additionally, it leads credence to the 'Max out the USSR mobilization' choices as an attempt to counter. Which is basically choosing the absolute reverse of historical choices.
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