I have found that in my first few rounds playing germany, I was much to aggressive. Usually I get so burned out pounding Russia, that by the time that I am in striking distance or moscow i am unable to fend off US/UK assaults into WE, SE etc. I agree with the previous posts that suggest a solid INF and FIG anchor. Since you always have the advantage on the defensive, let Russia burn its self out on a what it think is a conservative germany, meanwhile you destroy/delay the US/UK shucks with a combine german fleet on SZ 12, with a FIG stack in WE. Russia will be so tickled pink to get those extra 3-5 IPCs that it my become overly aggressive. Whenever an ally sticks a vulnerable army out, you will be in position to lop it off. All the while Japan weakens Russia, and moves in for the kill. Of course this only works in a KGF came. If Japan gets tied down Germany is living on borrowed time.
Need Help from Experienced German Player
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My opening German move to attack UK fleet is ussually kinda like this (the availability of my fighters depends on russian player of course…)
Sub z8 attacks z2 along with Bomber from germany, fighter norway. (a bit risky move i know…)
Battleship z14 to z 13 along fighter from france
Transport z 14 to z 15 along fighter from balkans,
What i buy is situated to the actions of the russian player, but either i go a battle ship and 3 tanks, or 8 tanks or 6 tanks and a transport to put in italy… Option on 4 tanks and a transport (italy) and a destroyer (baltic sea) have crosed my mind…
Any thoughts?