Here’s a large post, from this very same page, discussing the very same thing:
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=36942.0
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And looking at it, you actually made the last post there. I’m confused, and I’ll shut up now.
do the NO’s of the anzac also count when they’re not at war with japan?
same for india
(in new alpha setup)
http://www.harrisgamedesign.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=4167
that is a listing of Alpha 2 rules, I suggest you print them out so they are more handy when playing. Scroll down to the ANZAC NO’s and you tell me if they can get them before going to war with Japan…
The answer is no