Thanks for these detailed answers. I realise just now that the situation that worry me is just the one you have in scenario 15. So if somebody has explored this scenario he can answer as well. So, in scenario 15 (or the same situation reached via sc.17) what are the long term strategies? Has IJN some chances to resist in 43 against a USN player who is patiently building his forces in 42?Is the auto victory attempt a necessity?