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LoBaron -> RE: I see scattered threads on strategy (7/11/2012 6:56:30 AM)
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As Japan: Expand as fast as possible - without exposing your force by your op tempo - to establish a defensible buffer zone you can
use to slowly retreat from when you decide neccesary. This needs to include major precautions to protect the DEIs, which are your lifeline.
Build up several layers of defensible key areas you are able to retreat to, as soon as the Allies force the OP tempo it is too late for that.
Please be aware that I am thinking scen #1 where every goal beyond "survive longer than VJ-day" can be neglected (with the exception
of extreme player quality differences).
As Allies: Slowly give way to the Japanese advance (as has been said, some like a Sir Robin, I donīt) while from the beginning attempting to disrupt the Allied
timeline. Try to achieve local superiority ambush tactics when fighting. Establish a trans Pacific lifeline and a trans IO lifeline to later be able to rely on an abundance
of troops, fuel and supplies in every potential theatre. After parity has been established put the Japanese defensive positions under pressure and look for weak
spots. Attack from several vectors at once to force a spread of Japanese defensive ressources or tough either-or decisions.
To attack what when is impossible to tell at the beginning of the game as it depends on the location of the Japanese perimeter and the condition of your
forces. In addition the rest very much depends on the scenario and the opponent, and your personal preferences.
That there is no guide for strategies has a reason IMHO: Few want to share what he thinks would be the optimal strategy, until played that is,
and what one thinks to be the best way to fight is as much dependent on strategic realities as on personal taste. You can have a strategic
discussion about a specific situation, but for the multitude of grand campaign scenarios there are simply too many variables unknown.
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