TuacaTom

I have also had some trouble winning as Axis, but did learn a few things in some unfinished failed campaigns: Germany: Instead of spending time and money on politically getting Denmark to go Axis, just take them right after Poland. Spend research on Amphibious and long range air and ground attack air. Take France as efficiently as possible. Spend on Navy units to use to keep Allies away later. Take England after France and ignore Ireland. Then go after Russia. I haven't tried the "No" to M-R pack with this strategy yet (will on next try). Italy: To make better use of the Italians, I tied up many UK Commonwealth units by staying in Abyssinia making small forays but generally just defending. Threatening Egypt, then falling back, baiting the UK to commit resources there. When available, move HQ and units into Syria to threaten from that direction. If an advantage can be had, destroy English naval units. Spend research on infantry. Japan: I learned too late vs China to spend early and often on Infantry, Mechanized, Ground Attack and the end around through Thailand, Vietnam, Rangoon, as someone else mentioned (had limited resources do very well that direction before quitting due to German failure). It seemed a waste to hit the US early when I tried and will next time keep upgrading Naval units to be ready to defend instead, like someone else mentioned move units back as needed. When I did try to tangle with the Russians once, the Japanese ground units got their clocks cleaned, so need more units and air before messing with them. I have a few ideas of where to hit them to hurt them the best next time and will report back on those attempts. Happy Gaming to all