Sep/Oct 1939 the fist impulse (first Axis impulse)
Germany must declare war on Poland in the first impulse of any game that starts in Sep/Oct 1939. No major power may make any other declaration of war in that impulse. Germany cannot call out it's reserves because it has not yet gone to war with a major power.
The Germans first impulse against Poland is a surprise impulse. The Commonwealth should align Poland. To me the German objectives should be the cities of Lodz and Warsaw while defending the German Rhineland.
To conquer any other home country, you must control its capital plus every printed factory hex in that home country. You do not need to control a hex that only contains factories that were moved, or built, there.
Sep/Oct 1939 the second impulse (first Allied impulse)
France and the Commonwealth must declare war on Germany on their first impulse after Germany has declared war on Poland. No major power may make any other declarations of war in that impulse. The Commonwealth and France can call out their reserves because they have gone to war with Germany (a major power).
The second impulse (First Allied impulse) is a surprise impulse for the Commonwealth (and Poland) and France (Allies) against Germany. To me the Allies objectives should be to delay and hinder the Germans as much as possible.
13.6.3 Production multiples
{1} Increase a major power’s production multiple by 0.25 if there is an in supply enemy unit in the major power's current home country (an unconquered UK only in the case of the Commonwealth and not Siberia in the case of the USSR).
{2}Increase a major power’s production multiple by 0.25 if an enemy unit took part during the turn in a land attack (not overrun) against any friendly land unit (including partisans and notional units) in the major power's current home country (an unconquered UK only in the case of the Commonwealth and not Siberia in the case of the USSR).
2.6 Fractions
Example: Germany has 21 production points. Her production multiple is 1.25, so she has 26.25 build points. This rounds to 26 points. Next year her production multiple increases to 1.5, so she has 31.5 build points. This rounds to 32.
Note:
None of these choices stop Japan from Strategic bombardment of Chinese factories. While this has no effect on the production multiple it can reduce the actual Chinese production of BP.
China
China starts with 8 factories, 7 other resources, 1 saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.25.
Trade agreements:
None.
China can put 7 factories into production.
If Nationalist China, Communist China, and Japan are at peace.
(7 factories x 0.25 production multiple) = 1.75 (rounded to 2) BP.
China and Japan start at war and Japan has units in China and in supply.
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).[/b]
So the Chinese production multiple is increased by 25% to 50%.
(7 factories x 0.50 production multiple) = 3.5 (rounded to 4) BP.
If Japan launched a land attack against a Chinese land unit in China during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
Chinas production multiple is increased by an additional 25% to 75%.
(7 factories x 0.75 production multiple) = 5.25 (rounded to 5) BP.
The Commonwealth (CW)
The CW starts with 22 factories. 1x factory in Australia, 2x factories in Canada, 2x factories in India, 17x factories in United Kingdom, 3x saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.50.
3x Oil Resources:
1x from Burma, 1x from Canada, and 1x from Trinidad.
21x Other Resources:
3x from Australia, 1x from British Guyana, 5x from Canada, 1x from Cyprus, 4x from India, 2x from Malaya, 1x from North Rhodesia, 2x from South Africa, and 2x from the United Kingdom.
Trade agreements (5x oil):
2x oil from the Netherlands East Indies (NEI).
1x oil from Persia.
3x oil from Venezuela.
The CW can put 21 factories into production.
This will leave the CW with one unused factory and four additional saved oil.
The CW declares war on Germany on the second impulse (first Allied impulse).
Normal CW production is:
(21 factories x 0.50 production multiple) = 10.5 (rounded to 11) BP.
If the Axis have a in supply unit in an unconquered United Kingdom during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
Or the Axis launched a land attack against a CW land unit in an unconquered United Kingdom during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).[/b]
the CW production multiple is increased by 25% to 75%.
(21 factories x 0.75 production multiple) = 15.75 (rounded to 16) BP.
If the Axis have a in supply unit in an unconquered United Kingdom during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
And the Axis launched a land attack against a CW land unit in an unconquered United Kingdom during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).[/b]
The CW production multiple is increased by 50% to 100%.
(21 factories x 1.00 production multiple) = 21 BP.
France
The France starts with 14 factories, 1x saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.50.
No Oil Resources.
10x Other Resources:
1x from Algeria, 6x from France, 1x from New Caledonia, 1x from French Indo-china, and 1x from Senegal.
Trade agreements (1x oil):
1x oil from Iraq.
France declares war on Germany on the second impulse (first Allied impulse).
1x CP to use the other resource in Algeria
Rail to minor port of Casablanca, French Morocco > 1x CP Cape St. Vincent > major port of Cadiz, Spain > rail to a factory in France
2x CP to use the other resource in Senegal
Rail to major port of Dakar, Senegal > 1x CP Cape Verde Basin > 1x CP Cape St. Vincent > major port of Cadiz, Spain > rail to France
6x CP to use the other resource in Hanoi, French Indo-china
From the minor port of Hanoi, French Indo-china > 1x CP South China Sea > 1x CP Bay of Bengal > 1x CP Arabian Sea > 1x CP Red Sea > 1x CP Eastern Mediterranean Sea > 1x CP Western Mediterranean Sea > the major port of Marseilles, France
This assumes four things:
The USSR will claim Bessarabia from Rumania and Germany then will align Rumania,
A neutral Italy will not allow France to transport resources through Italy to France,
Italy will not perform a successful Search and seizure, and
Italy will remain neutral.
This leaves France with a reserve of 1x CP.
France can put 9 factories into production.
(9 factories x 0.50 production multiple) = 4.5 (rounded to 5) BP.
This will leave France with five unused factories and one additional saved oil.
If the Axis have a in supply unit in an unconquered France during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
Or the Axis launched a land attack against a French land unit in an unconquered France during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).[/b]
The French production multiple is increased by 25% to 75%.
(9 factories x 0.75 production multiple) = 7 BP.
If the Axis have a in supply unit in an unconquered France during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
And the Axis launched a land attack against a French land unit in an unconquered France during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).[/b]
The French production multiple is increased by 25% to 75%.
(9 factories x 1.00 production multiple) = 9 BP.
Notes:
This doesn't take into consideration the France aligning Yugoslavia and its 2x factories and 2x other resources.
Germany
Germany starts with 23 factories. 1x factory in Austria, 3x factories in Czechoslovakia, 19x factories in Germany, 4 saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.75.
2x Oil Resources:
1x from Germany and 1x from Austria.
9x Other Resources:
1x from Czechoslovakia and 8x from Germany
Trade agreements (4x oil and 10x other resources):
2x oil from Rumania.
2x oil and 5x other resources from the USSR in exchange for 2x BP to the USSR.
1x other resource from Hungary.
1x other resource from Spain.
3x other resources from Sweden.
3x CP for the Sweden trade agreement convoy line
From the major port of Stockholm, Sweden > 3x CP Baltic Sea > the major port of Settin, Germany
This leaves Germany with a reserve of (WiF 7x CP) or (SiF CLiF & CoiF Naval 8x CP).
Germany can put all 23 factories into production.
(23 factories x 0.75 production multiple) - 2 BP for the USSR trade agreement = 14.5 (rounded to 15) BP.
This will leave Germany with no unused factories and three additional saved oil.
Germany will gain 3 more factories in Poland two of which can be put into production.
If the 2 Polish resources are also captured.
(25 factories x 0.75 production multiple) - 2 BP for the USSR trade agreement = 16 BP.
This will leave Germany with one unused factory and three additional saved oil.
If the Allies have a in supply unit in an unconquered Germany during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
Or the Allies launched a land attack against a German land unit in an unconquered Germany during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The German production multiple is increased by 25% to 100%.
(23 factories x 1 production multiple) - 2 BP for the USSR trade agreement = 20 BP (not counting Poland for production).
(25 factories x 1 production multiple) - 2 BP for the USSR trade agreement = 23 BP (counting Poland for production).
If the Allies have a in supply unit in an unconquered Germany during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
And the Allies launched a land attack against a German land unit in an unconquered Germany during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The German production multiple is increased by 50% to 125%.
(23 factories x 1.25 production multiple) - 2 BP for the USSR trade agreement = 26 BP (not counting Poland for production).
(25 factories x 1.25 production multiple = ) - 2 BP for the USSR trade agreement = 28 BP (counting Poland for production).
Notes:
This doesn't take into consideration Germany declaring war on Denmark to close the Baltic Sea to the Allies.
This doesn't take into consideration Germany declaring war on the Netherlands to and using the Netherlands one other resource for production.
This doesn't take into consideration the USSR claiming Bessarabia from Rumania. When this occurs it reduces the trade agreement resources (ordinary before oil) by 1 that the USSR is required to send to Germany.
Once Germany aligns Rumania: The Rumanian oil resource that had gone to Italy that will go to Germany instead. The Rumanian factory can now be used for production by Germany.
This doesn't take into consideration the USSR claiming the Finnish borderlands. When this occurs it reduces the trade agreement resources (ordinary before oil) by 1 that the USSR is required to send to Germany.
Italy
Italy starts with 11 factories in Italy, 1 saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.50.
0x Oil Resources:
None
4x Other Resources:
4x from Italy
Trade agreements (1x oil):
1x oil from Rumania.
1x CP to use the other resource in Sardinia
The minor port of Olbia > 1x CP Italian Coast > the major port of Naples
This leaves Italy with a reserve of 6x CP.
Italy can put 4 factories into production.
(4 factories x 0.50 production multiple) = 2 BP.
If Italy uses its saved oil or the oil from the Rumanian trade agreement.
Italy can put 5 factories into production
(5 factories x 0.50 production multiple) = 2.5 (rounded to 3) BP.
If the Allies have a in supply unit in an unconquered Italy during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
Or the Allies launched a land attack against a Italian land unit in an unconquered Italy during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The Italian production multiple is increased by 25% to 75%.
(4 factories x 0.75 production multiple) = 3 BP.
If the Allies have a in supply unit in an unconquered Italy during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
And the Allies launched a land attack against a Italian land unit in an unconquered Italy during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The Italian production multiple is increased by 50% to 100%.
(4 factories x 1.00 production multiple) = 4 BP.
Notes:
This doesn't take into consideration the USSR claiming Bessarabia from Rumania. When this occurs it reduces the trade agreement resources (ordinary before oil) by 1 that the USSR is required to send to Germany.
Once Germany aligns Rumania: The Rumanian oil resource that had gone to Italy that will go to Germany instead. The Rumanian factory can now be used for production by Germany.
Japan
Japan starts with 5x factories in China, 14x factories in Japan, 1x factory in Korea, 2x factories in Manchuria, 4 saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.75.
0x Oil Resources:
None
4x Other Resources:
3x from China, 1x from Formosa, 1x from Hainan, 1x from Korea, 3x from Manchuria
Trade agreements (4x oil and 2x other resources):
2x oil from the Netherlands East Indies,
2x oil from the USA, 2x other resources from the USA, and 1x BP to the USA.
2x CP to use the other resource in Hainan
From the other resource on Hainan > 1x CP South China Sea > 1x CP China Sea > the major port of Osaka
1x CP to use the other resource in Formosa
From the major port of Tokyo > 1x CP China Sea > the major port of Osaka
4x CP Japan/Netherlands East Indies trade agreement convoy line
From the Netherlands East Indies > 2x CP South China Sea > 2x CP Japanese Coast > the major port of Osaka
5x CP Japan/USA trade agreement convoy line
From the major port of Tokyo > 5x CP Japanese Coast
This leaves Japan with a reserve of 8x CP.
Japan can put 16 factories into production.
(16 factories x 0.75 production multiple) - 1 BP for the USA trade agreement = 11 BP.
If the Allies have a in supply unit in an unconquered Japan during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
Or the Allies launched a land attack against a Japanese land unit in an unconquered Japan during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The Japanese production multiple is increased by 25% to 100%.
(16 factories x 1.00 production multiple) - 1 BP for the USA trade agreement = 15 BP.
If the Allies have a in supply unit in an unconquered Japan during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
And the Allies launched a land attack against a Japanese land unit in an unconquered Japan during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The Japanese production multiple is increased by 50% to 125%.
(16 factories x 1.25 production multiple) - 1 BP for the USA trade agreement = 18 BP.
USA
The USA starts with 40x factories, 3 saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.25.
18x Oil Resources:
1x oil from Alaska and 17x oil from the USA.
25x Other Resources:
1x from the Philippines and 24x from the USA.
Trade agreements (3x oil and 1x BP to the USA. 2x oil and 2x other resources to Japan):
3x oil from Venezuela.
2x oil to Japan, 2x other resources to Japan, and 1x BP from Japan.
3x CP to use the other resource in the Venezuela
From the 3x oil in Venezuela > 1x CP Caribbean > the major port of Norfolk, USA
19x CP Japan/USA trade agreement convoy line
16x CP from the USA
From the major port of San Francisco, USA > 4x CP West Coast > 4x CP Mendocino > 4x CP Hawaiian Islands > 4x CP Central Pacific > Japanese Coast
3x CP to use the other resource in the Philippines
From the other resource in the Philippines > 1x CP Bisnarck Sea > 1x CP the Marianas > 1x CP Central Pacific > Japanese Coast
This leaves the USA with a reserve of 5x CP.
The USA can put 38 factories into production.
(38 factories x 0.25 production multiple) + 1 BP from the Japan/USA trade agreement = 10.5 (rounded to 11) BP.
Note: the USA can put all 40 factories into production but the result is the same.
(40 factories x 0.25 production multiple) + 1 BP from the Japan/USA trade agreement = 11 BP.
As a neutral major power the USA cam only save one additional oil per turn.
13.3.2 US entry options
When the US goes to war with a major power, you are treated as having chosen every unchosen entry option aimed at that major power. You still roll for each of these options but don’t have to move a marker to the tension pool when called for unless you so desire (except for your declaration of war ~ see 9.4 US entry). You do this on a case by case basis.
When the US is at war with every unconquered Axis major power, you are treated as having chosen every entry option (except US entry option 44 US may declare war on any minor country).
Note: If an Axis major power declares war on the USA, unless they are already chosen US entry options: 4. Intern French CV, 22. Gear up production, 25. Repair western Allies’ ships, 28. Start strategic bomber production, 32. US refutes Naval War zones, 33. Close Panama Canal, 34. Pass War Appropriations, 38. Arm merchantmen, 46. US may advance build units, 48. US may declare war on any minor country, and 50. Unrestricted naval warfare are not aimed at a particular major power and would not be in effect until the USA is at war with every unconquered Axis major power.
When Japan gos to war with the USA. If not already chosen the following US entry options go into effect:
1. Chinese build aircraft, 9. Resources to China, 13. Embargo on strategic materials, 17. Lend lease to China, 23. Freeze Japanese assets, 24. Re-open Burma Road, 26. Relocate fleet to Pearl Harbor, 31. Oil embargo, 36. CW reinforces Pacific, 40. US reinforces Guam, 41. US reinforces the Philippines, and 43. CW reinforces the Netherlands East Indies
When Germany/Italy gos to war with the USA. If not already chosen the following US entry options go into effect:
7. Occupy Greenland & Iceland, 11. US east coast escorts, 15. Resources to western Allies, 16. Gift of destroyers to CW, 19. Resources to USSR, 20. US land-based air escort, 27. Lend lease to western Allies, 29. North Atlantic escorts, 30. Lend lease to USSR, and 44. US occupies Northern Ireland
The USSR
The USSR starts with 29 factories, 3 saved oil, and a production multiple of 0.25.
10x Oil Resources:
1x oil the USSR.
20x Other Resources:
20x from the USSR.
The Nazi/Soviet trade agreement:
2x oil to Germany, 5x other resources to Germany, and 2x BP from Germany.
Note: This doesn't take into consideration the USSR claiming Bessarabia from Rumania. When this occurs it reduces the trade agreement resources (ordinary before oil) by 1 that the USSR is required to send to Germany.
Once Germany aligns Rumania: The Rumanian oil resource that had gone to Italy that will go to Germany instead. The Rumanian factory can now be used for production by Germany.
This doesn't take into consideration the USSR claiming the Finnish borderlands. When this occurs it reduces the trade agreement resources (ordinary before oil) by 1 that the USSR is required to send to Germany.
The USSR has a reserve of (WiF 5x CP) or (SiF CLiF & CoiF Naval 3x CP).
The USSR can put 22 factories into production.
(22 factories x 0.25 production multiple) + 2 BP from the Nazi/Soviet trade agreement = 7.5 (rounded to 8) BP.
Note:I choose to only show the following for 1939 the USSR production multiple increases to 50% in 1940. In order for the USSR to have Axis units in the USSR the Nazi/Soviet trade agreement will more than likely not be in effect.
If the Axis have a in supply unit in an unconquered USSR during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
Or the Axis launched a land attack against a USSR land unit in an unconquered USSR during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The USSR production multiple is increased by 25% to 50%.
(29 factories x 0.50 production multiple) = 14.75 (rounded to 15) BP.
If the Axis have a in supply unit in an unconquered USSR during the production step
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {1} above).
And the Axis launched a land attack against a USSR land unit in an unconquered USSR during the turn
(see 13.6.3 Production multiples {2} above).
The USSR production multiple is increased by 25% to 75%.
(29 factories x 0.75 production multiple) = 21.75 (rounded to 22) BP.
As a neutral major power the USSR can only save one additional oil per turn.