@Maarschalk:
Hello everybody,
I’ve heard/read a few people say that the Germans should capture Leningrad (and Vyborg) on their first turn in order to prevent the Soviets from absorbing fighters from their allies.
Now, I know the Germans can buy an extra transport with their initial 12 IPC, and amphibiously invade Leningrad, under cover of the Luftwaffe.
But at the end of their turn the Germans can only have a maximum of 4 ground units in Leningrad. The Soviets are the next to play. They can easily recapture Leningrad. So by the time it’s Britain’s turn, they can send fighters to the Soviets without any hassle.
So what’s the deal? How do the Germans prevent the Soviets from absorbing allied fighters? Am I missing something here?
Regards,
Maarschalk
The idea is that Germany would push hard into the Baltic States at the same time such that Lenengrad is threatened every turn. The Allies aren’t likely to land a fighter where Germany destroy it before it can get converted. Remember that the UK goes after Russia, so the fighter has to stay grounded through Germanys next turn until the end of Russia’s next turn.
And don’t forget that Russia cannot build in Lenegrad on turn 1 if it was captured by the Germans, even if they do take it back. That makes it difficult for Russia to re-enforce Leningrad as long as German can recapture it each turn.
