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Comrade Trapp, Thanks for your help. I was wondering, more generally, where does this Iraq invasion force come from ? I have the bulk of my UK forces IN the UK, with only 'at start' forces in the Med. Is it sensible to transport UK units into the Med ? It just seems that fighting over the Med will strip both Axis and Allies of troops best used elsewhere. I find it difficult to have a strong view because the AI hasn't punished me, and I haven't punished the AI, for 'ignoring' the Med. I guess I'll have to get into a PBEM game - now THAT will be a new experience for me ! Fentum

Sombra, Thanks for the insight. I take it that the AI doesn't 'attack aggressively' in the Med as Axis ? In my (very limited) experience, Axis did very little in the Med What are the basics of an Allied 'take Iraq' action ?

Recently discovered the rather excellent SC via direct 2 drive while looking for web updates on Gary Grigsby's World at War. That was a week ago - now have 4 games (Fall Weiss) under my belt, two Axis and two Allied vs PC at difficulty = 0, FOW off for first two games, then on for last two. What a beautiful game ! AI may not be the best, but great FUN nonetheless. I have a couple of questions and would appreciate any insight from the 'old pro's'. PS played a couple of games then searched the site for advice - great job from many dedicated fans The Med ??? This has not been a factor in any of my 4 games. As Axis, I'm concentrating on Northern Europe then USSR. As Allies, I'm stretched too thinly to worry ! I've read the strat guides and AARs and they suggest more 'action' in the Med. 'Ignoring' the Med has worked for me both as Axis and as Allies, how would a human opponent exploit the Med ?? The lovely Italians ??? As the Axis, I have used the Italians in very effective ways (perhaps they have Roman blood ?!) which I haven't seen covered in the strat guides. They seem 'too good'. In game 3 I had them taking France and setting up a solid defence vs D-day. They kicked western allies back, but I guess were too dormant in the middle game. In game 4, Scipio Africanus' great great grandson must have turned up, as they took Marseilles from Vichy, then Spain, Portugal and Gib (supported by a German Tank Group). They were raking in the MPPs and dominating the Med sea, eventually op moving 2 tank groups and an HQ to support Army Group South in USSR. Very effective contribution from the Italians, while largely ignorign the Med ??? Any insights ?? All feedback much appreciated ! Fentum