Good idea--my opponents and I haven't tried this... noticed that if UK had a bigger fleet in sea zone 109 (destroyer lived or they moved one there... or even brought up the cruiser) and you feared them scrambling you can always bring your planes from the carrier in to assist and still land them in sea zone 91.

There is a problem with your strategy for the German Summer 1914 turn concerning France. Belgium was the preferred and only realistic chance Germany had of advancing to Paris in early 1914. Lorraine was too heavily defended. You mention a penalty Germany would pay for extending their trench line if the mass for an assault into Belgium. Tranches should not even be in play before 1915. I think the concept of allowing four pieces on the western front in any space to represent trenches is flawed. I think it would be better to use trench markers instead. I would love to discuss this further if you want. I think the historical evidence is on my side here.

I play a lot online, and doing this strategy with a bid for at least 12 is absolutely unbeatable. I dont think ive lost Calcutta, or even Egypt in 5 games or so.

I think this is something id definitely try, im pretty new to global, and ive always struggled with Britain, this combined with middle earth would be a very fast wrap up on the Med.

You can't "win" the game, but I think the anzacs can definitely swing the balance for the Americans in the Pacific if played well

What's the reasoning behind leaving a lone infantry in alexandria? I'm just thinking Italy is going in that direction either way, but doesn't have enough there to blitz onto Egypt anyway, and that infantry would have better odds of doing game defensively in Egypt then alexandria. Wouldn't it be better to move him back as well?

I don't play the game anymore for exactly this reason. The very idea that Japan would have attacked north of Manchuria in 1942 is utterly ridiculous. That they then could have moved west, through Siberia, and attacked Moscow from the other side of the Ural Mountains is simply fantasy.

What would you do if Japan attacks Pearl Harbor on turn 1?

Yes❤

He has forgotten about the German subs in the Atlantic and how they can reach and destroy all those ships because there are no friendly destroyers and/or subs present.

Is this an official map or a custom? If it is custom, where can I get one?

4:27 you’re gonna build a wall. Where have I heard that before?

Regardless of what happens in the Med, Italy can be extremely helpful as a ‘can opener’ on the Russian front. An early purchase of a few mobile units plus a little aircraft can help to crush Russia. Since Italy then Germany in essence have a ‘double impulse’ every round against Russia, Italy can make small attacks against Russian blockers. They get the money, then Germany can either reinforce the territory, blitz through it, or both. It’s a devastating way to not only drive deep into Russia but also keep Italy economically viable even if they’ve been kicked out of Africa.

I really like that game but it also really bugs me, that it is that unbalanced. Nearly no chance to win as Central Powers.

The flight stands for planes Can I ask where you got those?

13:10- looks like I spotted the Marshall Islands trap was sprung!

Great 2 games!

Do units not come with the game when you order it?

What is the completed tech that Italy has? I couldn't quite see it when you showed the Tech Board.

Darn good game

Hello GHG hope you are doing fine. Have lots of fun.

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What part of Pennsylvania are the Pennsylvania boys from?

A very different game than the concurrent Operation RCT i'm binging. Y'all seem to be having a great time together

Hey can you tell me where you got that map it's beautiful and I don't really like the boards the games came with

The revised game looks fantastic! I was planning to get the old version, glad I waited so I can get this one. Great paint job on those supply markers! I bought a bunch of the same style to use with other games, painting them now- wish I could get them to turn out as good as yours. Great video, exciting news. Well done Doug & team HBG.

Glad to see they're doing more boxed games. Hope they eventually do the same for Global War. Nothings more frustrating than having a game where you have to hunt everything down piecemeal, everything's always out of stock, and none of the minis come in oob colors. I'll probably skip this one, but I'll definitely pick up DDay or Stalingrad if either become available. Amerika is still their best publishing to date in terms of box and mini quality (plastic will always beat 3d print), but this looks pretty dang close to that quality. Still disappointed they dropped their battlemini line.

Oh wow these theater level games look awesome! Good job Bob and Doug at HBG!

Looks interesting. Good looking box.

love the new graphic!!! as I set up for the Sky Marshal Cup i had to take a break and watch this:)

Thanks for your thoughts. With drones, I've taken to using those counters as 'irregular' units. I have assumed that drones supporting conventional ships, aircraft formations and mechanised units have integral drones, as well as computer support, factored into their combat values. Drone counters of the nature of the Litko style chits are those fielded in the Red Sea, Lebanon etc.

You don't need to declare war with ANZAC unless you're trying to prevent them from moving to the Philippines (and only the Philippines). The reason for this is because Japan would have to declare war at the beginning of their combat move anyways if they were going to invade india or even the money islands, making the sea zone hostile before they can load the troops.

Helpful video thank you, I was looking for an answer, if Germany puts an airbase turn 1 into Holland, protecting their damaged battleship, then during turn 2, the 3 fighters fly off to attack sea 109, the battleship now has no fighters in Holland to scramble, so now can England scramble to sea 110 and do battle with the battleship ? I'd need a combat move for the battleship to leave the English scrambling area, or leave my 3 fighters protecting the battleship until it non combats maybe to sea 112. I'm trying to influence the Toronto raid by building the airbase and 2 German transports, making 3 transports plus possibly 10 more next turn, but I might need to engage the RAF before the actual sea lion is attempted.

I recently had my first G40 global game and I didn't do the Toronto raid or Tobruck, Italy became the reborn Roman empire, getting all but one $2 bonus. I'm curious how a turn 1 German airbase in Holland protecting the damaged German battleship with 3 fighters would influence the Toronto raid when 2 u-boats sink the British cruiser @ Gibraltar. Building this air base and 2 transports suggesting a German 10 transport build for the second turn. Oh, Germany adds 1 fighter to southern Italy airbase making 3 fighters protecting the Italian Navy.

I recently had my first G40 global game and I didn't do the Toronto raid or Tobruck, Italy became the reborn Roman empire, getting all but one $2 bonus. I'm curious how a turn 1 German airbase in Holland protecting the damaged German battleship with 3 fighters would influence the Toronto raid when 2 u-boats sink the British cruiser @ Gibraltar. Building this air base and 2 transports suggesting a German 10 transport build for the second turn. Oh, Germany adds 1 fighter to southern Italy airbase making 3 fighters protecting the Italian Navy.

Hey Mr. Handgrenade, Which A&A version would you recommend? 1940 Europe 2nd or Anniversary?

Thanks for the lesson, I just played my first global this week and was somewhat overwhelmed by the variables. My opponent was nice enough to point out bonuses I was not focusing on. I took allies because I figured Axis needed to have a plan while I was more likely to survive by reacting, we played through turn 6 and nobody actually lost, but I think my Russia was on borrowed time. G4 and I did my best orderly retreat, my England I was too timid, skipping the full Toronto raid, I sunk 2 small Italian boats and my boats all left the Mediterranean (foolishly unaware of the bonus $), they protected the Indian ocean off and on as the Japanese leviathan fleet came and went. Italy was well over $40 turns 5&6, I think my Russia was toast by turn 9 or 10 as my USA built equally in both oceans. My last 2 turns (5&6) saw England and USA both attacking and taking Territories in France but I could see it was temporary and instead I needed to retake Gibraltar and Morocco to push Italy back to the $20 something income. My opponent was in statistical analysis (retired) and could well calculate probabilities without hesitation. I'm going to set it up and try a solo, I need a better allied plan, I didn't temp him to sealion, I seen a video on that, building mostly ground in England and saving $6 incase the 10 German transports appeared.

What are those American cities doing all over your board? Fortress America f'yeah! 🤣

@ 11:04 Q, Battleship, cruiser, destroyer, ..transport ??? Any enemy surface warship making a hostile sea zone. I heard transport mentioned right there

I like to try Germany vs. France without the intention of taking it, to allow Italy capturing France. Germany has nearly enough starting units to take UK or Leningrad even if UK or Leningrad puts more than 12-20 infantry on. Germany needs close to 16 transports for its starting units plus some navy defense. Germany should have enough starting ships and planes to take the waters; dont use any German planes in France. If Germany holds money round one, Germany will have enough money to build a large navy all at once. Germany has to keep their planes positioned to attack either Leningrad, UK, or perhaps participate in the sea. Dont be afraid to loose some planes in the land battle, its more important to actually land. First move, let Italy take France. Itll give Italy more money for the capture + steady income. That extra money that can be used to expand. It will make the difference. I think of Germany as capital hunter that is willing to destroy itself because Italy is defending the home by expanding and securing the south resources. In theory, Germany will have lost most of its starting pieces and first purchase trying to land on UK or Leningrad. After Germany's first major attack, it will seem that only Italy is on the board. Germany will have destroyed a lot of its starting units in the amphibious and Italy will keep everything secure until Germany can build using captured money. Germany into France battle round one: (I think the math is right for this example but in general this is how how I calculate) 8 units @ 1/6 = 1.33 expected hit 3 units @ 3/6 = 1.5 expected hit 2.8 expected hit total, I generally round down because I dont want to build luck here into the strategy France starts with 7 units @ 2/6 1 tank @ 3/6 1 fighter @ 4/6 Expected hit is 3.496 or I tend to round up to 4; I tend to build luck here into the strategy. >> Continued fighting Germany into France and the 3 tanks still do 1.5 expected hit. After loosing four units, there are Four @ 1/6 = .66 2.1 total. Round to 2 France would probably loose a AAA gun and have due to another loss, there are now Six @ 2/6 = 2 tank = .5 Fighter = .66 3.1 and it would be extremely lucky to get 4. >> Run this again. But really the idea is for Germany to weaken France enough that Italy can take it. ___ Let the German player focus clearing the waters and repositioning everything to purchase 12-16 transports and some defensive navy to land everything they start with into either UK or Leningrad.

Hi GHG, What happens to Russian controlled North Persia and British controlled South Persia when Russia and Britain go to war?

Nice. I am going to try to mount magnets just below the flight deck from the bottom and see if it works.

how the hell does that fighter from the UK reach that sea zone lmao there's no way it can. and if it does, it would have to fly over AA

where does one get a map of that size

Hey General hello from Vernon BC. So I see your reviewing the Global 36 expansion sets. I have a offer for you. How would you like to create your own game based on Global 36 ?? I have bought Global 36 & I am now in the proccess of getting all my units toghther & painted. So I have spent about 4-5 grand on units & the game. Hard to explain what I have in mind in regards to changes. Some of the highlights are diffrent units & experimental ones. Game cards. Basically I hate static play. I want the game to play out diffrent each time if possible. Not just to be a mathmatical equation. So if your intrested in creating something a little radical & new give me a shout. And we can discuss more. If your ever up for a game I have a place to play & stay. Located in Vernon. Thanks

Listen to the song "Paschendale" from "Iron Maiden" to get the right mood...

Nice video intro! Pretty cool little animation!

Wait, wait, wait!! I thought all this time (I've played 15-20 times) that a DD allowed any number planes to hit subs. They have to be paired 1:1?

great job on all

A Pearl Harbor attack hurts America more then you think... following GHG's recommendation, Honolulu got taken on turn 3, followed by Sydney on turn 6.