Axis & Allies 1940 Global Germany Strategy Sired style.. "The Cobra Kai"

[@GirthyBigMac]

40:25 “You are not going to Moscow, Moscow is coming to YOU”… sums up the whole strategy in my opinion. Awesome video!

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

I've attacked Russia G1 many many times early in my playing experiences, and I understand the blow Russia is dealt by losing precious infantry before they even sit down.

[@superilikeeggsyo]

At last a kindred spirit that understands that you have to like 400% stack London in order to prevent a Sealion. I like you already.

[@siredblood]

LOL, awesome man, thanks!

[@axisallies-thegarrison2533]

This video is an eye opener and worth watching a couple of times. There is much here to digest and implement. Thanks Sired.....!

[@hubenakcounty8230]

Right, I've watched it twice already, will do again now as I setup my next game. :) Awesome stuff...

[@siredblood]

Thanks guys! I ended up doing a recap vid and a Q&A to further go over parts.

[@danielevans8728]

Great video.. I totally agree that Ger has to attack a USSR turn 1 but I think you're selling USSR a little short. Russia's objective should be to stack Bryansk at the end of turn 2. (Baltic states and Leningrad stack Belarus turn 1). Germany can't hold Ukraine turn 3 in many games. The original troops plus 3 tanks isn't enough, Ger has to committ more resources than that against a USSR player who's smart

[@ghr1990]

I love the paint job and customization!

[@siredblood]

Thanks for the comment brother! Im upping my first close up vid of the painted units now,... Soviet Union

[@cyberpimp29]

Strike first! Strike Hard! No Mercy!

[@superilikeeggsyo]

No idea who you are but you popped up on my youtube feed and any A&A Content is good content.

[@scottiedog1366]

Doucheman Macgee here here!!

[@hubenakcounty8230]

I am really enjoying this video too! Super great presentation, tons of wonderful info. My son has beat me the last 4 games in a row (2 each side). We're getting ready to start a new game and I'm the Axis. I'll give this a whirl, should be fun. :-) Thanks man, subscribing, looking forward to your upcoming strategy vids.. take care...

[@siredblood]

Thanks for the comment! Ill have an update for this, planned to do it today, will have to wait till tomorrow with Italy, some needed info with Italy to really punch the Allies in the face.

[@darthxtian]

Good strategy video. Only thing I would say is that the initial sub attack in zone 109 (1 sub vs dest + transport), UK will scramble if they don't scramble anywhere else. In your scenario, it doesn't matter since you didn't hit, but at best (assuming no UK scramble in 110), you knock out the destroyer but never the transport. still, I'll consider using this if I'm axis in my next game!

[@deathbringer9374]

Fighters can’t attack subs

[@darthxtian]

@@deathbringer9374 they do if there is a destroyer

[@danrlc]

Very good! I wacthed over 3 times to really understand how tou think in this strategy.

[@siredblood]

I noticed I forgot a couple things, was too excited haha! First, those strat bombers land in W-Germany, not Germany... utilize the airbase +1 movement. Second, bring in some air support to Russia, especially Tac bombers to get the +1 attack when paired with the tanks... and Third, after seeing what UK does, if those bombers are not needed, send them to bomb Moscow factory.

[@franklinbradfield9131]

Awesome video! I've tested this out a couple of times against Easy to Medium AI in a simulator and it's working out great! Can't wait to roll it on my next game with friends. Just have a couple of comments: 1.) In the opening air raid, you've got slightly inefficient placement of fighters / tac bombers - 2 fighters w/ 1 tac in SZ110 and 2 fighters w/ 3 tac bombers in SZ111. If you feel that Britain is likely to scramble into SZ110, it'd be better to put 2 fighters with 2 tac bombers in each SZ to boost the latter up to 4 and push maximum attack power. I guess the risk here is that the ships in SZ111 can put a beating on your attack squad if they get a good roll. 2.) Why not soften up London with a bombing raid or two on G2 / G3? You've still got plenty of aircraft of all types, and if they scrambled and lost G1, then they are particularly doomed. I understand you need heavy air support for Sea Lion, but even if you lose a few planes in the raids, you will have significantly weakened them in the process since they'll either have to spend lots of IPC for repairs or just give up on fortifying London altogether. 3.) Others have commented on the exposure risk on the northern flank. It's there indeed, but one way to counter it is by mobilizing those 7 troops in Finland. If you place 5 - 6 troops in Poland, they would have to bring down forces from Leningrad to stand a reasonable chance of capturing it. By moving into your guys into Karelia, you give them second thoughts about committing too much to the north flank.

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

I really like this... I think very black and white extreme in regards to either attacking east or west as Germany and I've got strategies for both, but you've presented a gray middle ground for achieving goals on both fronts. I think the community is gonna really embrace this, I've never seen anything like it although I'm not sure what the Tripple A guys are doing.

[@siredblood]

Thanks YG! I spent a huge amount of time on this! The first time I used it, my group was wtf?? .... Where the heck you putting a Minor Factory?!? ..... Wait a destroyer too??? ... I said "yup".... it didn't take too much longer for the ranking to stop as Germany swept though Russia and a Sea Lion invasion force was sitting there..... Ive used it the past 6 games, won the past 6 games... This weekend im UK, so well see if its used on me or not.

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

Well, if it works than people should be using it... doesn't matter where or how they learned it.

[@mikeprihoda3994]

Can you list out your purchases for each turn?? I would definitely use this strategy because the typical Axis players in my group are against attacking Russia until Russia declares war on them. They spend their money on preparing for Barbarossa and attack on Turn 4. I love this strategy and it could be incredibly effective if I execute it properly the first time.

[@siredblood]

G1 is factory/destroyer/fighter.... G2- tanks... G3- transports (if your doing SL).... you really need to watch what UK and Russia are doing, this will determine where to send your Air support, in addition, you may need to send troops out of Berlin if Russia gets ballsy.

[@primroselane1]

Looks like a good strategy. One thing that is a no-brainer though is scrambling fighters in sz 109 from London AND Scotland. The sub can't fire at the planes and it's almost a guaranteed hit on the sub with the destroyer in there.You might want to rethink that one move once your guys figure that out. If you're going on a suicide run anyway maybe try and hit the cruiser instead.

[@siredblood]

Its funny you mention, as you know when we chatted a tad, this was my 3rd attempt.... after 3 times, you kinda forget things (because you already did it).. I did actually scramble those in the earlier ones.. Im going to do a recap vid for Germany, ill go over more why this/that,,, why that destroyer even though there is a scramble vs nova scotia with no scramble... why not hit that cruiser, etc.... there is reason for my madness :D

[@primroselane1]

I kinda figured it was a hail Mary to take out the only destroyer that could reach your South Atlantic sub. If that was the case I was only suggesting that the cruiser had a better chance of success for the sub attack on G1. For the record, I would still take my cruiser into the Med as UK even if the sub hit the destroyer in 109. I would find another way to hunt him down on turn 2 or 3.

[@siredblood]

If UK takes cruiser to med, then that -5 for UK... each turn = win... if you take cruiser to sub = less units in med, which is a win. .. If Germany attacks that cruiser, and fails.. then Germany loses the advantage, as there is no longer a win/win scenario. Germany needs to pass up the cruiser, and leave it to UK to chase, or leave alone, then you have a win/win... at that point who cares what UK does.

[@primroselane1]

I've lived this long without ever getting that bonus so I can wait a couple more turns. If we're talking about tournament rules, there are 2 tokens up for grabs in Africa. For the Axis they only need to get North Africa and that will be a lot more likely if you take the cruiser out of the equation by having him chase 5 bucks in the South Atlantic. They will likely have 1 more transport to work with and will have a good chance to get N. Africa. They don't have to hold it they just have to acquire it long enough to toast with the German player and take a drink. On the other hand if you take out 2 transports turn 1 and the other turn 2 you stand a good chance of getting the Allies token.

[@B4hET]

But why should the UK take the Cruiser to the Sub, the Sub can submerge all the time, they need a Destroyer there anyway and the Cruiser would be way better for the Med to weaken Italy Turn 1.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

I was wondering about losing the mechs at first, but it makes sense because of the transports.

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

One way to defeat a nation with more buying power, is to buy smarter.

[@LuxorTheGrey]

Nice video! Couple of questions: Why do you put your fleet in SZ113 rather than SZ112? Why do you attack SZ109, and more importantly, why doesn't UK just scramble all four fighters against it? Why do you land so many planes in Holland/Belgium that could also land in Western Germany? Thanks in advance!

[@cyberpimp29]

I never would have thought of attacking UK's navy before eliminating the French. It makes so much sense to get after them before they can consolidate their navy in the English Channel. Im doing this for sure next game...

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

I haven't checked out the UK video yet, but If your group is constantly losing to your German strategy, than it's best to continue an all out scramble into 110. If London falls lets say 90% of the time, than the best chance to tip the odds is to get lucky rolls vs. bad rolls in 110. Best case scenario for UK is Germany to retreat a damaged battleship and all 3 fighters land. What have they got to lose if London is already doomed.

[@siredblood]

London is not a guarantee, but with my strategy, UK is forced to focus on London, and making UK commit to London is a win/win.... if they do, I explained what to do, if they don't, I explained what to do... win/win. Putting other players into scenarios that work for you either way, is great :)

[@tortman2550]

Young Grasshopper wasn't expecting to see you here!

[@stephenjameswattsp]

Excellent tutorial, where did you get those awesome dice

[@siredblood]

Thanks, I make the dice

[@stephenjameswattsp]

You should sell them. I'd buy them. I love this strategy for Germany and I was wondering what strategy you suggest Japan uses that will work well in conjunction with it. I have a game coming up where my friend and I are intending to use the strat that Young Grasshopper suggests [kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ2yc42jidOshac] which is good but brings the US into the war first turn. How would that affect this strat?

[@siredblood]

I do sell them lol :P 50 bucks + shipping for 80 dice.

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

America will always have that hard choice.

[@johnhoffman1820]

thank very much for your response

[@rofler]

Love the strategy and hope to try it out soon. What about the japanese? Will you post a video what to do with the japanese in the first 4 rounds? I assume you will clean out china and possible eastern Russia. Can you give a little summary what your main goals are with Japan in the first 4 rounds and what the round 4 gameplan is?

[@siredblood]

Japan does like you said, cleanup.. in addition, wiping out the 18 soviet units if they do not leave.

[@mrhers9565]

I've never seen the Japan portion of the cobra Kai. Could you post it again?

[@PMMagro]

I like your "keep all options" strategy, The Africa ones or all > Moscow (or crazy Sea Lion fleets) are hard to adapt or switch if things go wrong. Leningrad is always possible to take with your fleet and planes anyway so that's a very sound prirority to take Ukraine no matter what. I am not a tournament pro but you have something good going with this one.

[@siredblood]

Thanks Peter, Ive worked on this more, and will be doing an updated vid AFTER the tournament :P lol

[@nickspoliticalpredictions454]

What I usually do is give Bulgaria to Italy to invade Greece to avoid loosing starting troops and avert them from Africa or from ships

[@michaelgladitsch1519]

Suuuper late comment, l know. Have you played as the Soviet Union against your "Cobra Kai," and how would you suggest defending Russia? How about two strategy videos for USSR, one for "Cobra Kai" and another one for more conventional or common German strategies?

[@daviddyhrfrancker651]

Hello! I'm a little late for the party here, but still :) Thanks for the videos. I have a few questions: 1) Has this been tested in a game with an Allies bid? My impression is that most people play with an Allied bid and often that bid land on 16 IPCs. Those IPCs are, more often than not, spent on 1 Fighter in Scotland and 1 Sub near Egypt, both english of course. That makes scrambling more viable in sz 111, but I would probably still not do it. However, even with 1 Fighter i Scotland I would scamble in SZ 109 and that would mean an (almost) wasted sub 80-90% of the times for Germany. 2) In SZ 110, if England scramble both english fighter + the french fighter, the chances of a German victory is less than 50% - in my test play Germany lost the battle and England survived with 1 Fighter. - I've never played with the tournament rules with the extra IPC income for Britain, so I could have brought the extra sub, but even then, chances were slim. 3) Again, with and allied bid... Taranto is a little easier to do, with the extra 2 units, so there are really good chances that Italy are crippled in the Med + they will, most likely, get very little income on their first turn, even if they take Yugoslavia and Southern France in turn 1

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

If Germany is not placing 3 infantry on Paris each round, they deserve what they get.

[@aronnov]

where can i get your battle dice?

[@Hd7725HBLTMR]

22:52 “If you don’t have a fist … Japan’s fighting t-“ * points to Germany😕

[@zacharythompson6189]

Why would you forgo the bonus income from peace with Russia for 2 turns? What's the benefit of attacking both simultaneously rather than sequentially? 10 extra ipc's over two turns may be a small boon in preparing to go after Russia or in aiding the Italians.

[@EquilibriumTelevision]

Hey sired, great video. This is an interesting strategy for Germany. I had never considered moving the sub to the southern Atlantic nor using that German army from Greater Southern to Romania upon retreat. I'm usually very aggressive with the Germans turn one and aim to completely tank the UK navy. However, I do not usually attack the USSR until usually G2. One other question for your great customization job: I was wondering where you got the emblems for your ships, planes, and tanks and how you applied them? Thank you!

[@redblackmonkey]

You should call this the German Kobra Kai Strategy. Neat to see how strategies can evolve through the different versions of A&A. Classic's "Russia first" approach was usually the way I went, similar in '42 2nd ed. Never tried this in global yet, wanted to weaken U.K. and shore up Europe first then hit Russia(turn 2) but as you say Russia can build up fast. Can't leave Russia to sit there and build up. Diminish and hopefully eliminate the British navy, and focus on the east/southern Russia territories. Africa and the med. are a glorified distraction that takes necessary resources away from Germany to help Italy. Italy should hold what they can, but supporting Germany's southern Russian efforts is paramount. Nicely laid out approach as you presented it, I will have to try it out your way some time. Dice seem to be rolling really well, when you hit, all you're rolling is 1's, AMAZING! LOL! LOVE THE NEW BATTLE DICE!

[@siredblood]

Thanks BIG! Italy does have a huge role (and important) in this, I was going to do UK next, but I feel I need to do Italy in order for anyone who wants to try this has all the pieces... so tomorrow after work... Italy Sired style!

[@B4hET]

Very nice strategy, some aspects we really have to think about. Question regarding your painted pieces: will you ever make a video showing how exactly you paint them and what colors u use? How exactly do you know how the pieces have to look like?

[@siredblood]

For painting, I researched lots to find paint schemes I liked, and that made it possible to make them look different in game... was actually time consuming to find the schemes... then I would mix the paint at my desk, hold it up to the image I was looking at... when it matched.. BAM :)

[@B4hET]

Thanks, they look really really good, I wanna try it out! :)

[@GeorgeyWashington]

Where do you get your combat dice?

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

I like your commitment to preventing Allied NO bonus dollars, in the landscape presented, the 109 UK destroyer is best used against the damaged Bismarck rather than chasing that sub IMO.

[@JonathanMeyer84]

Hey sired, where can I find a copy of the tournament rules you mentioned?

[@siredblood]

In this vid, I was referring to YG tournament rules, after the event, he deleted the videos, and those rules have been changed.

[@JonathanMeyer84]

siredblood Got it, thanks!

[@jakedickson3096]

Do you take Ukraine turn 2 or 3? I feel like you said both. Turn 3 seems more realistic. Also, at first I wanted to shoot down this whole strategy. After watching it all, I am genuinely intrigued. I always wondered if a Romanian factory was helpful. Do you only use it for tanks as well?

[@siredblood]

Ya, I got mixed up when I was stating it, I added a caption lol... turn 3 is Ukraine... at all costs. Romania is only used for tanks as its the farthest away... ill use Ukraine and Stalingrad for artillery and troops (as well as tanks when needed).. Im going to make another vid, of Germany for Q&A.. go over more why this/that. I had a mishap with the first/second vid... and this was my 3rd actually, at that time, you kinda forget what you already talked about, and I saw I missed a few things. Im going to do Italy tomorrow, then ill do the Germany recap Friday.

[@christiangroenheide1341]

So does it make sense to save the Germany battleship if you are so keen on exchanging fighters with uk? Cus that is the reason you are sacrificing it. So UK doesn't want to lose their fighters. Just did a roll and it went equal losses so the BB is saved. It can also retreat when just attacking sz 111 lightly (2 fighter, 2 tac bomber, 1 sub and 1 BB) and retreating to sz 112 if you dont kill the UK BB 1st round.. Moving the sz 114 fleet to 112 and putting the destroyer bought at the buy phase with them. Making it a formidable fleet to defend against any UK counter. And if there is a BB left from UK it can be Reached as sz111 has no naval base. You must however do sz 109 first to see if the destroyer survives. Otherwise he can block a sneak attack in round 2 with the destroyer moving the BB and destroyer to sz 123 plus a fighter on Iceland. But you will have to have a bad roll. Also bb hit will be repaired round 2. So I put 2 fighter + 1 tac bomber, 1 sub and 1 BB in sz 111 and attack both sz 106 and 109. I would also take the chance on cruiser with a sub in sz 91. So sz 110 has 1 sub, 2 fighters, 3 tac bombers and 2 bombers. I think that is better as the BB is saved and you can kill all UK fleet. Except 1 transport in sz 109.

[@cyberpimp29]

You HAVE to win the battle for Paris! Cant imagine them getting to buy and possibly survive 1940...

[@etiennefournier5208]

I'm about to start a game and I'll be playing the axis. I find this strategy very appealing , but what would you recommend as a strategy for Japan? I heard you said it's best for Japan to hold on bringing the U.S. into the war so would it be best to prepare for a Calcutta crush or chew up the eastern front of USSR and China? Thanks a lot and again, love the strategy!

[@etiennefournier5208]

However, a J1 DOW on the pacific allies with the pearl harbor attack would mean the U.S. has to turn its attention to the Pacific and their bonuses for being at war would be spent in the pacific and would probably not disrupt the Cobra Kai plan for Germany and Italy. Correct me if my reasoning is wrong. Thanks a lot!

[@dudeicle4306]

I also post Axis & Allies videos, maybe we can do a collaboration sometime. I post TripleA videos as my brother keeps the board with him haha If you don't know about TripleA it is a free download game which is just an exact copy of Axis & Allies and has most maps and rule sets.

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

Sounds like you'll be gift wrapping the Allied Africa token in September, any plan here to prevent that?

[@taylorthompson6092]

I was under the impression strat bombers are not allowed to bomb ships…?

[@phd_angel]

I think they can in out-of-box rules. In some house rules, there are some rules to use strat bombs in regular battles.

[@ghr1990]

I would still scramble in the channel like this. Considering that Russia is already in the war and the lack of transports bought by Germany, Sealion will be extremely costly.

[@ghr1990]

Hard to see if the sub is in that fight or not.

[@christiangroenheide1341]

Somewhere you found a fighter which I just can't find. You got 5 fighters on sz 109 and 110. W Germany, Norway and Holland only got 4. Where did the 5th come from? Never mind tac bomber from Germany to sz 109. Got it

[@JonathanMeyer84]

This is good stuff. Can you make a Russian video and discuss ways they might respond if Germany is observed making the moves you've outlined here?

[@siredblood]

Ill have a Russia strategy vid up after UK, which UK is next on my list, thanks for the comment bro!

[@JonathanMeyer84]

siredblood Do you think the Russian video will be out soon, or is that more or less on hold for the time being?

[@siredblood]

I'm on it when back in town, expect it next weekend for sure.

[@JonathanMeyer84]

siredblood Fantastic!

[@siredblood]

I did the vid for ya, im not really happy with it, going to redo it tomorrow.... my portable shelter requires portable lights, it wasn't the best in the end.... one more day brother!

[@fenring0]

Thx for making this great video! Being kind of a newby to the game, I recently defended Europe as Germany placing a lot of planes on Normandy while bombing Londen at the same time. Combining with some inf/tanks, an airbase and some subs in 105 it work really wel. Any downsides with this? What are your thoughts in this one, since i have been playing it 3 times only. I am a fan of your customizations btw!

[@siredblood]

Thanks! That's what is great about this game, so many ways to win, so many ways to lose. One thing I hate is when a player comes over, and does a video move... same moves you have seen 100 times, the same moves you mastered how to beat, thus making the game less enjoyable. Its great to hear about others victories doing different stuff! Thanks for the comment, as for my thoughts... what was Soviet Union doing during this?

[@fenring0]

I agree. The game is way more fun with creative moves! The Sovjets? They were simply turtling in Leningrad while i slowly took over the rest. So i was doing ok on both fronts. No sealion though. Must mention that this was a europe game; no global

[@SirEdwardeight]

If you are in Ukraine in G3 and you want to be in Caucaus AND Stalingrad in G4, you need the italians to punch a hole for you in Rostov, otherwise a single Russian infantry will be enough to delay you for one whole turn.

[@Teflon2017]

Awesome! So Sunday GE could not take Norm and failed to take S. France (because of Hvy Tanks and SFUs. So I will save these two countries for Italy. I did try out the German bombers to counter Taranto but it was obvious that it was not worth it you can't turn his carrier and took off the destroyer and that was it. Tef

[@siredblood]

Ill go over in my Italy vid, why you leave southern france and Normandy to Italy, its not just to give them money, there is an important reason.

[@Teflon2017]

Just guessing but it could be in order to slightly reduce Germany's requirement to produce infantry everywhere so that I can spend a few IPC's on offense and Russia

[@siredblood]

yup, don't take a territory you cannot inforce

[@Jon03021]

Great video, keep them going. Just one small suggestion: Try and avoid saying 'OK' so much.

[@siredblood]

Ya, I noticed.... I get worked up lol

[@ImperialCawk]

What Japan do?

[@ryanepperson7171]

See the problem I have with Russia is my opponent just falls everything back to Moscow and by the time Germany gets there in turn 5 or 6 Russia has more than 50 infantry because that's all they buy for those turns. Germany can't beat the 50 infantry with however many tanks(maybe 12 if your lucky). How can Germany take Russia?? They need to in order to win.

[@fetridgeosnard]

Is that a major factory or a minor factory that you build with Germany in Romania?

[@siredblood]

I used to use a minor, but now I prefer a major

[@stevearaujo6543]

Since you aren't buying a destroyer turn 1. How are you protecting your fleet?

[@ForeverDoubting]

One thing I don't get though, why attack on USSR on turn 1, if you only reinforce into besserabia turn two? Between Germany peace NO and USSR war NO you're giving USSR 15 IPC differential for nothing? Or is it for attacking Western Ukraine?

[@alexanderthompson5713]

Awesome strat. Is there anywhere where these moves and buys are written out?

[@siredblood]

sadly no

[@alexanderthompson5713]

I have watched this video twice but I am still pretty confused. Its not clear to me how to get Ukraine by turn 3. I play tested this against myself, bringing everything I possibly can to attack Ukraine on turn 3. I even brought the tanks from Southern Germany and 1 of the mechs instead of bringing them into France like you did. With Russia I gathered as much defense in Ukraine as possible, all the planes and everything. With a battle calculator I found the odds for the Germans to be something horrible like 2%. How does this work? And then Stalingrad the very next round even though its 2 spaces away? And then pushing to Moscow without even following up with all the troops that start in Germany? I just don't see it. And Sea Lion on turn 4 means that on rounds 2 and 3 you need to spend most of your money on troops and transports for that attack right? I mean the 9 transports alone is 63 IPCs. How does that allow you to also beat Russia?

[@TheCliffsideBunker]

I admit, once Germany and Italy are in the middle east together that fast, they are getting a very high return on territory value and NO bonuses... and will not face much opposition strength in that area. The weak spot I see just from watching this once is the Northern flank through the Baltic States and Poland (especially if the Allies can find a way to eliminate all German transports).

[@siredblood]

You have to watch northern flank for sure, move in the 11 troops from Germany, in addition, not hard to plant more if needed. As for allies bombing German transports, there is noting to take out until its too late... London is a secondary objective (need to remember that, primary is Moscow, and Atlantic wall), there is no money taking UK compared to taking the soviet southern states, not to mention taking out the power. As for the Africa token... well, the allies should be able to get something during the game :) . I think its more important for Italy to help with the Atlantic wall then to divide from Germany. You know there is no money in Africa and I know you added the tokens to add more gameplay there, but still, dividing the axis I feel is not worth the risk... sure Axis can easily get the Africa token, but then they can easily lose Rome, or have a landing happen. Ive came in too many times and snatched Rome early in the game from eager Africa players. We have only been playing with your rules for the past 4/5 games... Ive been stuck playing on the Allies for the most part with all Allied wins ..(Not allowed Germany anymore one of our players said), .. This next game im Japan, I can give more intel on the Axis Africa token.

[@stephenjameswattsp]

Where is the rule about sub in atl;antic as I cannot find it... excellent video

[@siredblood]

Its a tournament rule that was brought over from first edition.

[@stephenjameswattsp]

Thank you very much sir

[@beatletull6128]

I tried your Cobra Kai and still got slaughtered. I even completed the Calcutta crush on the third turn with Japan. Russia still came into Germany on the 6th turn. On the first turn I tried to take out Bessarabia with 2 infantry and 2 tanks against Russia's 2 infantry and my roll of the dice sucked. I lost everything and he still had his 2 infantry remaining. That set me back one turn. The Americans and ANZAC focused all of there attention to Japan and left Europe alone. We wound up doing a big sea battle in the Phillipines. America had better odds, but I took out all of his fleet hoping I could take out his 4 transports. The battle ended up with America having one damaged battleship and keeping the transports. Japan lost everything. Only one more hit would have wiped him clean and Japan would have held on. In your experience, do you think the loss in Bessarabia on the first turn was the key factor to why the Cobra Kai failed? The odds of winning with 2 tanks and 2 infantry against 2 infantry were 97.4%

[@siredblood]

Strategies always break with a few crazy rolls, last week I had a critical battle where I went in with 30 dice, most 3s and 4s.... only 11 hits while his 25 2s hit 16... was terrible, game changer... we no longer use this ruleset, as victory conditions never set well with us.

[@beatletull6128]

@@siredblood Yikes!

[@beatletull6128]

@@siredblood Do you have your own victory conditions? or do you use the conditions out of the rule book?

[@siredblood]

Own

[@tommydenney2899]

I know this is late, but if you Attack with Japan anyone other than China, and those that attack you, you bring USA in too soon for this to work well. Japan has to stall to buy time for Germany. Also, if you watch the strat you use planes in Bessarabia. Bad dice are bad dice, and bad dice at the wrong time defeat anyone, and that is why I always take people who claim undeated or unbeatable strategies with a grain of salt.

[@HunterJonesAxisandAllies]

A few things 1. The strategy looks strong, but not something I would use. 2. What if the Russians take manchuria and Korea? What does japan do at that point? 3. This destroys anyone's factory strategy for the UK. (Might beat middle earth) 4. Usually by round 5 or 6, Italy is knocked out of Africa with the US knocking at their door.

[@siredblood]

2- I like doing this with Russia, and I also like destroying them with Japan.... its not uncommon for me as Russia to negate the Mongolian rule, and as Japan to activate the Mongolian rule.... ill do the Japan vid after UK4- Italy should not be worried about Africa at this time, this is why you as Germany give them both southern france, and Normandy, in addition to the Yugo and Greece, that's 10 ipc. Italy needs to help in holding the coast. Also, if US is headed to Africa, that's great, that means they are not helping London, and Sea Lion is in play.... Remember Italy will never win the game, they need to assist Germany to win the game.

[@stephenjameswattsp]

also in your video you mention a japan strategy that does not involve j1, can you send a link please. Thank you

[@clashwithsaber8462]

Do any of these strategies apply to the 2nd edition? I have recently purchased the 2nd edition, and my allies are getting thwacked. Germany is getting near 100 a turn, Japan in low 50s, and while US is in the 80s, they cant keep up with both.

[@thoronthol1175]

I know this video is 7 years old, however.. Why not forego the Romanian factory? If you just purchased 2 Armor (or 3 Mech) on Round 1, they’d be in Romania during NCM of R2.. the exact same time you’d be purchasing and placing 3 mobile units. If the purpose of the Romanian Minor IC is perpetual Armor purchases, then starting earlier and placing them in Berlin accomplishes the exact same thing. And it sounds like if you’re purchasing all transports on G2.. aren’t you going a full round without building on that sweet new IC? Ouch! I do understand that the Romanian factory allows you to have some fun in a longer game - an airbase on it and a transport allows complete dominance in the Black Sea late game.. but that would be the exception rather than the norm.

[@peterbatcheller4570]

This comment made so much sense that I use it in the game. I use the 12 extra IPC to purchase two tanks instead. So thank you for the help 😊

[@stuartshannon8561]

What kind of dice are those, and where do you get it?

[@xxlukasxx5265]

Is the submarine in 108 going to 110 or 109?

[@siredblood]

108 to 110 with battleship

[@DecentralizedGaming000]

Hey i am a streagist i love war and streagy i would like to be in friendly contact you to streagize more, im askin if your in for it?

[@siredblood]

What games do you play?

[@DecentralizedGaming000]

siredblood axis and allies star wars rebellion

[@TheMrMantequilla]

Is it wise for both Germany and Japan to both do a G1russia/J1 attack at the same time? Or pick which side the axis want to dominate

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

Yeah, if you don't do Sea Lion, you hafta have an Atlantic Wall.

[@hoodrekt5887]

This strategy is very bad. A even half decent USSR player will obliterate this strategy. If you or anyone would like to try this strategy one on one I’d be happy to play a game on tripleA anytime!

[@Alfreduss]

what do you think about germany buying S.Bombers (pile a lot) to protect against USA ships and to do strategic bombing on London, while you also go against russia (but don't do a see Lion)

[@siredblood]

For me, I would personally rather have 5 Infantry on my coastline then a bomber in the air. Germany cant afford a 2 front war, this is why is important not to take Normandy and southern france, and not get involved with anything you might lose your 20 units in reserve for Sea Lion. If you show your hand, thee is no Sea Lion, UK will be all in Africa... buying ships, etc.... Even if you don't plan a Sea Lion, I recommend leaving the potential force on standby... this ensures you know what UK is going to do.... knowing your opponents moves is a good strategy.... I know there are tank guys, there are bomber guys.... if your a bomber guy, I probably wont be able to talk you out of it lol...... However, after Moscow, ya, bomber up!

[@albusvoltavern4500]

What version are you playing because: AA don't stack and France and England have ships in 112 Scramble only works in islands U.K. Is not considered an island At least in mine

[@siredblood]

G40 2nd edition

[@danielevans8728]

Why the sub attack on 109?... that's where UK scrambles and Germany will never kill that transport and only get the destroyer 1/3 of the time

[@stephenjameswattsp]

Also is there a Japan strategy that works with this Germany strategy

[@siredblood]

Yes, its actually important that Japan does not attack early in the game.

[@stephenjameswattsp]

Thank you sir. Is there a video you can recommend that details a late Japan attack

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

Yeah, if you don't do Sea Lion than you hafta have an Atlantic Wall.

[@johnhoffman1820]

is there blue print for your axis and allies portable game table so I can build one for my group and can print me a axis and allies custom card deck global 1940 gladly pay for card deck and blue prints and we not have good print shop here

[@siredblood]

I don't have plans, I just made it at the shop, brought the game boards, and built around it... I can draw out something though, no prob.

[@elgatopage]

Why is Finland a neutral country?

[@siredblood]

Just how it begins, the territory is more anti Russia, vs pro axis, but for gaming purposes it’s neutral until activated by axis.

[@cyph3r.427]

I've been studying this strategy and have a question: why attack Russia G1? Seems to me all it accomplishes is taking out 4 Russian infantry and potentially loosing 3 tanks (+whatever infantry remain) on a R1 counter-attack. You also loose your +5 IPC bonus for not being at war and have to consolidate in Bessarabia G2 anyway before you can attack Ukraine G3. So why not just attack Russia on G2?

[@siredblood]

I do both actually... ive been buying a major for romaine lately, which then I go G2

[@Toothbias]

@@siredblood You spend 30 IPCs on a MaIC G1?

[@siredblood]

I used to- we no longer play OOB rules, since we added in railways this is no longer necessary.

[@Toothbias]

@@siredblood Right, I remember seeing a video a few months ago with you and some guys discussing Axis where you brought up this rule change. I think it changes the rules too much. Europe already has railroads at this time. Makes the Axis very overpowered imo.

[@kjrunft]

wow, I would definitely scram 3 into 110 and 1 into 109. in 110 you got 4 at 4, 2 at 3 vs 4 at 4 and 2 at 3, both with 1 extra hit point, that's 50/50... no sub in 125, USSR is going to get +5. I fear the USSR is going to steamroll you when you buy all those transports. Sealion turn 4 is going to be impossible, unless the UK player screws up. That's 3 turns of production at at least 24 IPCs, that's extra 24 dudes in there. You want to try it vs me on the A&A forum? PM me there. My handle: Karl7

[@siredblood]

Hey Karl, ... wow what an old vid!... I agree hit 109, I don’t hit that anymore as well as some other changes... not sure what play by forum is or how it works, I’m more a social person/player, without friends, cigars and drinks I wouldn’t play this game as it quite honestly takes too long without the above. thanks for the invite though.

[@kjrunft]

Oh, ha. I guess I should have looked at the date. Nice thing about playing by forum is you can take your time. But I get it that playing episodically over weeks may cause some to lose interest. If you are ever interested, let me know. It's pretty easy once you get set up.

[@HunterJonesAxisandAllies]

In Soviet Russia, you dont come to Moscow, Moscow come to you.