yammahoper
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Well, with the British, I like to go for Denmark first. Russia and Spain may have their sights set on it, but as an island nation, other majors are far less likely to declare war if they KNOW they will not be able to get a corp on the island. While that is happening, I build infantry at my first eco phase because GB must keep all its ports garrisoned if it wishes to not be tied up the entire game in blockading enemy fleets. For any nation, part of the key in grabbing minors is not to rush. Let them be a steady flow of PP over the first year. When those monors run out, war is only a heart beat away. As the French I like to seize a few monors, but let Pr and Au get some as well. I talk to the Spanish and offer a few weak Italian nations, get the Turk going into Africa (to keep all that cheap man power out of the Brits hands) and get ready to pound the leaderless Pr come spring. A few minors and a bit of Italy can keep the Au at bay. After crushing the Pr armym, and the French NEED to severly reduce its size by 25 to 35 factors, I then prepare to rape Au. France can win the game simply beating the snot out of thses two powers, which makes for a rough game if you are Pr or Au. Problem: Gb is always determined to not let this happen. Prussia is very hard to play the first year. Basically, make two army stacks and spread out the rest of your corps. Garrison all your capitals. Go for a few minors, and when France attacks, get in bed with the Au. If you can, get the Spanish and Russian also, although Sp is so weak at the start this is unlikely. Fr will drive for Berlin, so keep your main army there, but move OUT with the rest and attempt to harrass the invaders, taking french provincial capitals, minors, depots, etc. The Fr will swarm, which will releive the Au and allow them to advance. Even the Brit can land two corps and march on Paris. You will need to sell the others that Fr is the enemy and the REAL threat, and early action can win the day. Good luck on that, cuz you have almost nothing to offer in exchange. Russia, focus on Sweden and gaining some territory in the med. You will need one fleet to speed up the march into sweden. The other two can be at corfu for med expansion, or in the black sea if you 1)want to fight the turk, or 2)will keep freindly relations with the turk so you can come and go at will. After a year of building, you will have to choose a power to smack around. Turkey, get into africa and get a rich ally, probably the french. Austria, grow. Dont worry about your eastern front in the beginning, you have the insurrection corps to slow down turkish advances. Gain some territory, and decide if you want to ally with the Pr, which will mean an early war against Fr in all likelyhood. When Fr does attack, use the mountains to your advantage. If Fr attacks you in the mountains, you will be better off. He he walks past you, you will have many options to disrupt his invasion. Spain, slow growth is the idea and only way. Choose ur side early, and stick it out. War with Turkey and Russia are two goals you can reach and win. yamma
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