How to avoid lots of ground kills?

[tiger111]

Depending on who goes first in a scenario you can alter the Auto Air directives. But if you go second you have to use the scenario designers settings,

I think that before the game starts proper the Human player should be allowed to modify the Air directive and doctrine settings.

Also as Germans how do I reduce huge "on the ground" losses on Turn 1 of the Italy scenarios?

Any thoughts????

[Helpless]

There is not that many ways to influence 1st air execution for the Axis player if he is non-phasing player.

Otherwise, don't keep too many air groups in one base. If you do, add some AA to the location (they get bonuses in AF and in the city location). Try not to have them too close to Allied air bases. If some areas are well reconned, try to move your air units to the "darker" hexes.