There are always other strategies than the tried and true methods of winning for both sides. I would say that the majority of games that played with Axis victories, henged on how well Germany does in Africa early on and how many losses they suffered on the Russian front. If Germany takes Africa early and is able to take Kar by turn 2-3 they have a good shot at winning. It also depends on how much pressure Japan is able to put on Russia and the U.S.

Depends on if any special rules are in play or not. I think either 10 inf or 9 inf+ 1 armor would the best two of those choices. There are times when you want to have another fighter or more armor. If Russia is playing it safe with buying all Infantry on turn 1, you’ll need to stick to mostly Infantry and Armor with the occassional Figther thrown in the mix. All of the buying choices after turn 1 depends on how much of Africa you own.