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United Kingdom

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	==United Kingdom==		==United Kingdom==
	[[Skub\|Arguably]] the most fun and desired faction of the game. This is the army for people who fancy themselves [[Creed\|tactical geniuses]] as they start with units fucking EVERYWHERE on the map. The Brits probably have the most options available to them out of all the armies, with troops and economic power in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and Canada. The drawback is that while you have a presence everywhere, none of these forces are particularly formidable on their own, so it's especially important to be strategic and choose your targets wisely. Played wisely, the Brit player is the most hated and deadly foe of both Germany and Japan. Played poorly, their territories are just so much ~~Nazi~~ food. Not an army for nooblets, but very rewarding to master.		[[Skub\|Arguably]] the most fun and desired faction of the game. This is the army for people who fancy themselves [[Creed\|tactical geniuses]] as they start with units fucking EVERYWHERE on the map. The Brits probably have the most options available to them out of all the armies, with troops and economic power in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and Canada. The drawback is that while you have a presence everywhere, none of these forces are particularly formidable on their own, so it's especially important to be strategic and choose your targets wisely. Played wisely, the Brit player is the most hated and deadly foe of both Germany and Japan. Played poorly, their territories are just so much German food. Not an army for nooblets, but very rewarding to master.

	If you can hold Egypt, Australia, and India, you can win.		If you can hold Egypt, Australia, and India, you can win.

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50th Anniversary Edition

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	* '''"2" new playable countries'''		* '''"2" new playable countries'''
	**Play as '''Italy''', the unloved junior member of the Axis and recreate history by being completely ineffectual in North Africa and just serving as a mass of poorly-trained infantry that the Allies target first because you're a pushover compared to Germany. Despite this, a clever player can do a lot with them as having an extra player in the turn order can shake things up a lot, especially by launching well-placed amphibious assaults and taking weakly-defended provinces for the sole purpose of allowing Germany to blitz through with Tanks next turn.		**Play as '''Italy''', the unloved junior member of the Axis and recreate history by being completely ineffectual in North Africa and just serving as a mass of poorly-trained infantry that the Allies target first because you're a pushover compared to Germany. Despite this, a clever player can do a lot with them as having an extra player in the turn order can shake things up a lot, especially by launching well-placed amphibious assaults and taking weakly-defended provinces for the sole purpose of allowing Germany to blitz through with Tanks next turn.
	**'''China''', although technically they are controlled by the US player. Doesn't have an economy or build units but simply spawns free infantry every turn depending on how many provinces they control (though these can't leave the country). Also, they have a single plane that they start the game with. ~~Not good for much other than being~~ a ~~minor~~ bump in the road for Japan.		**'''China''', although technically they are controlled by the US player. Doesn't have an economy or build units but simply spawns free infantry every turn depending on how many provinces they control (though these can't leave the country). Also, they have a single plane that they start the game with. Basically they exist to be a bump in the road for Japan and to give the American player something to alleviate their boredom in the opening.
	*'''Redesigned map that actually makes sense'''. Eastern Europe is no longer a huge vertical column from Poland through Greece. China is no longer just 2 provinces that can be crossed in a single turn. And deserts and huge mountain ranges are impassable so no more tank excursions from the Congo into Algeria.		*'''Redesigned map that actually makes sense'''. Eastern Europe is no longer a huge vertical column from Poland through Greece. China is no longer just 2 provinces that can be crossed in a single turn. And deserts and huge mountain ranges are impassable so no more tank excursions from the Congo into Algeria.
	*'''Units stats and prices have been balanced''', meaning there is actually a reason to get more than one type of naval unit and that Russia will actually produce more than literally just Infantry every turn.		*'''Units stats and prices have been balanced''', meaning there is actually a reason to get more than one type of naval unit and that Russia will actually produce more than literally just Infantry every turn.

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Units

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	'''Cruiser:''' 1942 thing. Combines the cost-effectiveness of the destroyer with the combat power of the battleship. Gets a 3 up and can also bombard during amphibious assaults like the battleship. Take these instead of destroyers.		'''Cruiser:''' 1942 thing. Combines the cost-effectiveness of the destroyer with the combat power of the battleship. Gets a 3 up and can also bombard during amphibious assaults like the battleship. Take these instead of destroyers.

	'''Battleship:''' Was an overpriced piece of garbage until 3e came along and gave it an extra hit point, the only unit in the entire game with the privilege. Since damage is always allocated by the victim, ~~this means~~ you can stack multiple battleships in a sea zone and the enemy has to hit you several times before you lose even one ship. Auto-repairs after combat for extra lulz. Natural buddy for transport ships as it gets to fire on land units when part of an amphibious invasion. The drawback? Just one of these costs as much as the entire economy of Russia. Another way to measure the closeness of Allied victory is how much Russia puts into naval resources. As mentioned earlier, if they can build battleships and not break a sweat, the Axis are likely doomed.		'''Battleship:''' Was an overpriced piece of garbage until 3e came along and gave it an extra hit point, the only unit in the entire game with the privilege. Since damage is always allocated by the victim, they're your equivalent of 5th Edition Nob Bikers, you can stack multiple battleships in a sea zone and the enemy has to hit you several times before you lose even one ship. Auto-repairs after combat for extra lulz. Natural buddy for transport ships as it gets to fire on land units when part of an amphibious invasion. The drawback? Just one of these costs as much as the entire economy of Russia. Another way to measure the closeness of Allied victory is how much Russia puts into naval resources. As mentioned earlier, if they can build battleships and not break a sweat, the Axis are likely doomed.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=

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Units

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	'''Submarine:''' Trash mobs of the seas. They only have a 2 in both attack and defense; every other ship is better except the transport. They have a number of weird special abilities which you will never use because subs are only good as cannon fodder for better ships and they don't share their special abilities with attached fleets. They are also wonderful for hunter-killer missions to take out pesky transports loaded with high calibre rounds on tracks that can't shoot you, if left unguarded.		'''Submarine:''' Trash mobs of the seas. They only have a 2 in both attack and defense; every other ship is better except the transport. They have a number of weird special abilities which you will never use because subs are only good as cannon fodder for better ships and they don't share their special abilities with attached fleets. They are also wonderful for hunter-killer missions to take out pesky transports loaded with high calibre rounds on tracks that can't shoot you, if left unguarded.

	'''Destroyer:''' Can nullify the sub's special abilities, which is useless because the sub's special abilities are useless. The destroyer is not; it's a solid 3/3 fighter which can be upgraded to attack land units with the right tech.		'''Destroyer:''' Can nullify the sub's special abilities, which is useless because the sub's special abilities are useless. The destroyer is not; it's a solid 3/3 (2/2 in 1942) fighter which can be upgraded to attack land units with the right tech.

	'''Carrier:''' [[StarCraft\|CARRIER HAS ARRIVED.]] Up to two fighter units can land on one. Bombers can't because of their obesity. With two more defense points than attack points (not in 1942) and their fighters having one more defense than attack, carriers are the reason why large naval confrontations generally consist of two fleets staring at each other endlessly wishing they had more attack than defense.		'''Carrier:''' [[StarCraft\|CARRIER HAS ARRIVED.]] Up to two fighter units can land on one. Bombers can't because of their obesity. With two more defense points than attack points (not in 1942) and their fighters having one more defense than attack, carriers are the reason why large naval confrontations generally consist of two fleets staring at each other endlessly wishing they had more attack than defense.

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Units

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	'''Destroyer:''' Can nullify the sub's special abilities, which is useless because the sub's special abilities are useless. The destroyer is not; it's a solid 3/3 fighter which can be upgraded to attack land units with the right tech.		'''Destroyer:''' Can nullify the sub's special abilities, which is useless because the sub's special abilities are useless. The destroyer is not; it's a solid 3/3 fighter which can be upgraded to attack land units with the right tech.

	'''Carrier:''' [[StarCraft\|CARRIER HAS ARRIVED.]] Up to two fighter units can land on one. Bombers can't because of their obesity. With two more defense points than attack points and their fighters having one more defense than attack, carriers are the reason why large naval confrontations generally consist of two fleets staring at each other endlessly wishing they had more attack than defense.		'''Carrier:''' [[StarCraft\|CARRIER HAS ARRIVED.]] Up to two fighter units can land on one. Bombers can't because of their obesity. With two more defense points than attack points (not in 1942) and their fighters having one more defense than attack, carriers are the reason why large naval confrontations generally consist of two fleets staring at each other endlessly wishing they had more attack than defense.

			'''Cruiser:''' 1942 thing. Combines the cost-effectiveness of the destroyer with the combat power of the battleship. Gets a 3 up and can also bombard during amphibious assaults like the battleship. Take these instead of destroyers.

	'''Battleship:''' Was an overpriced piece of garbage until 3e came along and gave it an extra hit point, the only unit in the entire game with the privilege. Since damage is always allocated by the victim, this means you can stack multiple battleships in a sea zone and the enemy has to hit you several times before you lose even one ship. Auto-repairs after combat for extra lulz. Natural buddy for transport ships as it gets to fire on land units when part of an amphibious invasion. The drawback? Just one of these costs as much as the entire economy of Russia. Another way to measure the closeness of Allied victory is how much Russia puts into naval resources. As mentioned earlier, if they can build battleships and not break a sweat, the Axis are likely doomed.		'''Battleship:''' Was an overpriced piece of garbage until 3e came along and gave it an extra hit point, the only unit in the entire game with the privilege. Since damage is always allocated by the victim, this means you can stack multiple battleships in a sea zone and the enemy has to hit you several times before you lose even one ship. Auto-repairs after combat for extra lulz. Natural buddy for transport ships as it gets to fire on land units when part of an amphibious invasion. The drawback? Just one of these costs as much as the entire economy of Russia. Another way to measure the closeness of Allied victory is how much Russia puts into naval resources. As mentioned earlier, if they can build battleships and not break a sweat, the Axis are likely doomed.

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	\|type = [[Wargame]]		\|type = [[Wargame]]
	\|playno = 2-5		\|playno = 2-5
	\|time = 5 hours		\|time = 1-5 hours
	\|publisher = Milton Bradley		\|publisher = Milton Bradley
	\|authors = Lawrence H. Harris		\|authors = Lawrence H. Harris

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Units

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	'''Infantry:''' Your basic soldier who exist only to get slaughtered in droves to protect the more valuable tanks and artillery. Cheap and disposable. [[Imperial Guard\|Victory goes to he who shows no regard for the lives of his men]]. Has only one point in attack and two in defense, and so are better at holding ground than taking it.		'''Infantry:''' Your basic soldier who exist only to get slaughtered in droves to protect the more valuable tanks and artillery. Cheap and disposable. [[Imperial Guard\|Victory goes to he who shows no regard for the lives of his men]]. Has only one point in attack and two in defense, and so are better at holding ground than taking it.

	'''Artillery:''' Buttbuddy with Infantry units to increase their attack power. Russia can build a couple so they can actually counterattack for a change.		'''Artillery:''' Buttbuddy with Infantry units to increase their attack power. Russia can build a couple so they can actually counterattack for a change. Always hits on a 2 or less.

	'''Tanks:''' Notable for their ability to take two territories in a turn if the first is undefended. Strong, versatile, and reliable, no army is complete without a few (unless it's Russia). With three points in attack and two in defense, they're both much better than infantry on the attack and worse on the defense when accounting for costs. (Hence the Russian player's lack of them.)		'''Tanks:''' Notable for their ability to take two territories in a turn if the first is undefended. Strong, versatile, and reliable, no army is complete without a few (unless it's Russia). With three points in attack and two in defense, they're both much better than infantry on the attack and worse on the defense when accounting for costs. (Hence the Russian player's lack of them.)

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Japan

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	==Japan==		==Japan==
	Has, like, all the navy pieces at the start of the game. So many battleships and carriers and subs you won't know what to do with them all. Despite going 4th in the turn order Japan is very difficult for the Allies to damage on their first turn, so you'll often have most if not all of your starting forces available on your first turn. On top of that most of your economy is in islands and with any luck you'll have undisputed control of the seas for the first two turns or so. As a result Japan, like the UK, gets quite a degree of freedom in deciding what strategies to pursue, but your overall goals should be "squeeze Russia like a vice between you and Germany" and “take India and Hawaii”. Japan is safe for the first two turns or so but Germany will die pretty quickly with all three Allied nations bearing down on them (which is what happened in real life), so you need to make like an [[4e\|MMORPG]] tank and draw aggro. Do this by eating away at Russia and Britain's economies by taking ~~the Far East~~ and island-hopping while forcing America to spend all their dosh on expensive-ass warships to stop you from doing that.		Has, like, all the navy pieces at the start of the game. So many battleships and carriers and subs you won't know what to do with them all. Despite going 4th in the turn order Japan is very difficult for the Allies to damage on their first turn, so you'll often have most if not all of your starting forces available on your first turn. On top of that most of your economy is in islands and with any luck you'll have undisputed control of the seas for the first two turns or so. As a result Japan, like the UK, gets quite a degree of freedom in deciding what strategies to pursue, but your overall goals should be "squeeze Russia like a vice between you and Germany" and “take India and Hawaii”. Japan is safe for the first two turns or so but Germany will die pretty quickly with all three Allied nations bearing down on them (which is what happened in real life), so you need to make like an [[4e\|MMORPG]] tank and draw aggro. Do this by eating away at Russia and Britain's economies by taking Siberia and island-hopping while forcing America to spend all their dosh on expensive-ass warships to stop you from doing that.

	If you like the idea of gradually expanding from a small but secure position into a huge empire, Japan is the army to play. Your economy starts off on the weak side but you have the most potential for growth. Sadly you cannot kamikaze except when using the optional rules.		If you like the idea of gradually expanding from a small but secure position into a huge empire, Japan is the army to play. Your economy starts off on the weak side but you have the most potential for growth. Sadly you cannot kamikaze except when using the optional rules.