No, you can’t do that.
@rulebook:
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If your side (but not necessarily your power) controlled a canal or narrow strait at the start of your turn, you may move
sea units through it (you can’t use it in the same turn that you capture it).
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HTH :-)
Italy has a navy in zone 110 uncontested, on Germanys turn they bring in transports and ships for an amphib on UK in same sea zone as Italian fleet. Does the Italian fleet defend against the scramble from UK?
Italy has a navy in zone 110 uncontested, on Germanys turn they bring in transports and ships for an amphib on UK in same sea zone as Italian fleet. Does the Italian fleet defend against the scramble from UK?
No. The scrambling is defense against Germany’s attack. So like all other battles, friendly units in the seazone are not included. On offense, only one power is involved. On defense, multiple powers are involved.