Klydon
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As a newb myself: 1. Looking at post 788 map, I would say one in the north by the Manchurian border until you get a handle on the Chi-Coms and one in the south. Unfortunately, the Chinese theater is a mess at the moment as I think the Japanese have played into the Chinese hand. There is no real front line and no concentration of Japanese force that are capable of doing much. With the Chinese in control of so many of their own cities, they can bring in new units all over the map to cause some major headaches for the Japanese. 2. By Perimeter, I assume you mean how much territory should the Japanese try to seize? I don't know that there is enough information to make a real informed reply. First, how does the US look in the Pacific? Specifically, how many amphibs, transports, and marines do they have? Does it look like the US is going to do a "Euro first" priority? When the US gets a good amount of transports, marines, and amphib units is when they can consider making a dent in the Japanese defensive perimeter. To the east, there is really nothing for Japan to seize and try to hold. The bulk of the fleet should be there however in an attempt to wipe out any American progress at counter attacking and setting up bases to move across the Pacific. To the south, how does Australia look? Lot of space for 3 resources. I would not consider going there unless it is totally undefended. Obviously, you want to get into Rabaul. Any place with a major port is to be taken and held. This will help prevent the Allies from projecting a lot of strength high up in the sea zone box. To the south west, there are possibilities after securing the NEI. Getting into a under defended India (looks like you may be working on that) with the resources there can be productive and easy to defend depending on the state of the Euro Axis and the CW navy. It is certainly out of reach of the US. Again, places with major ports should be targeted if you can. Japan using offensive chits for super combines is what I see them looking at doing. 3. Major ports. Put as much white print stuff there as possible. Holding Malaya and the NEI is required for your economy to remain at the highest possible level along with keeping China stable. My 2 cents.
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