sPzAbt653 -> RE: If Cairo falls should Saudi Arabia be attacked? (7/28/2018 7:45:06 AM)
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If you are trying to secure the Middle East as the Axis, then you need to take Saudi Arabia otherwise it could become an Allied Base. Saudi is not an easy capture, it is a long way to its capital and supply is bad enough to require two HQ's for a decent offensive there from Palestine south to Saudi's capital. If you declare war on Saudi, the Allies will be able to Operate Air Units there, and could transport units to the Saudi east coast via its one port there. Once captured, you must keep a decent garrison in Saudi to combat partisans and prevent the Allies from assaulting it from the seas. Syria is very easy to take, but it has Political consequences so you might want to be careful. I have played entire games without touching Syria, but generally if I have overwhelming Axis strength in the Mid-East, then I will bowl over Syria because it has the only rail line that runs from Egypt to Kuwait, and that is fairly important.
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