I looked at the UK fleet to NA-8. It would definitely change Germany turn 1 combat.
Remember 1 ship only blocks 3 ships.
It would force Germany to send more ship that way and probably a few figs because UK would scramble 3 figs.
NA-2 probably out of question there. Give Germany to much advantage.
I’ll have to play out the scenarios.
Idea from the start of game is if Germany attacks NA-7 fleet they can get FS shots and have the upper hand and also based on die rolls. Or if Germany gets sub Interdiction now they may abandon that fleet and attack with all subs in convoy boxes. But now UK has a good starting fleet to make up for money lost in convoy raids with US sending help right away and UK can buy ships right away but with those Germany subs out there best to buy 2 Tacs turn 1 for UK.
Granted if fleet is in NA-8 and no attacks it can always move back NA-7 or attack Germany fleet in sz NA-4 after Germany turn. Depends on there combat moves.
That UK fleet in NA-4 can get 8 plane bonus kills on turn one and that forces other side to bring planes too for the counter.
It help Russia turn one a bit with Germany planes going towards fleets but Germany can usually do fine turn 1 with limited planes.
It definitely would change turn 1 also based on UK could land in Normandy and now you are forcing Germany to hit that fleet.
Question is it gonna make Germany to weak early and allies land to soon in game.
I just feel then Moscow will never fall. The Germans should have a chance to get it while going all out but then make allies get Paris turn 3 and not turn 2.
Then Russia has chance to take back Moscow and Germany needs to defend at home and try to get Paris back or hold it so they don’t lose the 6 victory points ( Moscow 3. Paris 3 ) and keep at least one of those city’s and make Japan win the game.