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Is there a set up to play 1942 on a global board?

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I was wondering if there is a way to play AA 1942 using a global board? Has anyone tried this? Maybe someone has already come up with the set up and rules?
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Larry Harris, the creator of Axis And Allies himself, made a global 1942 Scenario.

http://smo63.fatcow.com/pdf/G42setup2013424.pdf
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Oztea also has a 1942 setup

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/20575/oztea-s-1942-global-setup
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