I don’t remember the sz, but, the BB that starts with the FEC navy, is that British or Fec? Doesn’t really make a difference, but since the FEC cannot produce BB at the start, the question came up.
I may make a rule change where italy can be attacked by the allies immediately after the turn germany takes paris or is at war with russia. This may keep italy at bay enough for the allies at the start of the game. This needs to be play tested.