@crusaderiv:
But then if Japan attacks FIC, then all true neutrals will become pro-allied
Good question.
That’s why I introduced in my house rules.
Annexation and political influence.
Territories which become neutral as the result of a major power losing it’s capital wouldn’t be included in the “attack one attack all” rule.
Think of these tts as being in a state of chaos for a turn; anyone who can move in more units than the defenders can take over without a fight because the defenders can’t decide which side they’re on. After this they will simply hold on to what they have against all comers until their own capital is liberated.
So, to use some historical examples:
After the fall of Paris, the UK will probably be able to move enough units into FEA to take it over and convert the defenders to Free French. West Africa will be a little trickier, French North Africa is probably out of the question at this stage, while Madagascar will require an amphibious operation.
French Indochina will be an obvious target for Japanese intervention.
In Europe, Germany would probably target Normandy as well as Paris to prevent the Brits getting any ideas about taking it over on B1, but Southern France could be left alone for now; let the remaining French defend it themselves!
Only when the Allies land in French North Africa in enough force to be within striking distance of Marseilles will the Germans consider it prudent to send their own units into the area.
When the allies land in Southern Italy Germany can leave the Italians to defend the north of their country, but without any Italian ability to reinforce the area it’d be better to send in your own forces to take over before the neutral Italians can get organized or overpowered by the Allies.