But interestingly I cannot reproduce those issues when using the current release 2.0.20868, either.
I recreated your scenarios and everything went fine.
So I have no idea what messed up your game…
My BM installation (4.0) is the standard that comes with the Global-map-installation.
Ignore that. Occurred to me that placing units is the same for 40 and 42.2 and found this in the 40 list:
Placing units -
a) Triple A allows you to hold back units that you purchased without placing them. Per the rule book, you are to be refunded your money. (is in Triple A notes)