Why should Japan attack at turn 1?

[Faruu]

Hi,
i watched some videos on youtube and some people suggest an attack on USA at turn 1.
Why should you do it? It gives USA +25 income. Japan got some problems with chinese infantry. And the british / anzac are at war with you. It looks like its only negative side.
Can you help me?:confused:

[barnee]

Hi @faruu

It’s discussed some here
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/17005/the-japan-playbook?page=1

[SuperbattleshipYamato]

@faruu

Exactly! That’s why I always wait for a declaration of war. Attacking first caused Japan to lose in real life.