I have now tried so many different attacks (and failed on both sides) as to my next effort. I will try something completely different.
German T1 move will be;
SZ2, attack with 2 subs and 1 fighter
SZ6, attack with 1 sub and 1 fighter
SZ12, attack with 2 fighter
The German Bomber goes to Egypt on T1
German purchase T1 will be;
1 carrier SZ5
1 fighter SZ5
1 tank Berlin
I am painfully aware that this will be short of placing ”boots to the ground”, but it will hopefully keep the German transport alive another turn for extra pressure on Karelin.
I will surely loose again, but it will be fun testing it out… ;)