Concerning the Total War rule:
From Early 1943 (round 7) the 5 major powers can mass produce units in accordance with the Total War rule.
Those 5 Nations can use any of their own original Industrial Complexes for Total War production - as long as these factories have the required production capacity.
Exception:
United Kingdom cannot use India for Total War production. Only the Industrial Complexes on the European side of the map can be used for Total War production.
The rulebook says “London only” - but the original UK factories in South Africa and Canada can also be used for Total War (Air units only…).
See pg. 50 for further information.
Can Air Transports transport Allied units the way Naval Trprts can ?
American Inf could load on a ANZAC Air Trprt for example.
Yes - Air Transport units operate under Transport rules concerning transportation of units.
Important:
Only German Air Transport units can transport Tank units.
@The-Captain It’s not listed, but they can also transport AA Guns the way Transports do in OOB rules ?
Only a German Air Transport unit can carry an Anti Aircraft Artillery unit, since an Anti Aircraft Artillery unit counts as a Tank unit for transport purposes.
@The-Captain Right on. So Tank, Paratrooper, AA Gun and Combat Engineer are the only units that can’t be transported by Air, unless a German Air Trprt.
Naval Trprt can transport two of anything, except for the above four, which can only have one.
Is that correct ?
The rulebook Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion describes the transportation capacity that is required for each unit.
The rules concerning transportation by Sea, Air and Strategic Rail Movement is described under each unit - and in some cases also under “Escorts & Transports” as well as “Air Transport” and “Strategic Rail Movement”.
We recommend that players refer to the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion rulebook in case of any questions concerning transportation of units, since specialized units such as Mines, Rockets, Factories etc. have various transportation requirements.
Even among our Veteran Players we repeatedly refer to the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion rulebook.
@The-Captain I went through the rulebook and can’t find the transport costs for each unit. That’s why I’m asking.
I go through the rulebook frequently and only ask when something isn’t clear. Where does it show the transport cost of each unit ?
It’s not listed here
Some individual unit profiles will mention there transport cost but not all.
Okay - now I see :-)
The Transportation Capacity that is required to transport each unit is described under the units profile.
Example:
A Paratrooper unit (see pg. 18) is a specialized Infantry unit - but concerning transportation a Paratrooper unit counts as a Tank unit towards the capacity of a Transport, Landing Craft and Air Transport unit.
Anyway - we’re grateful that you ask questions, since there is always something we can improve concerning the rulebook and Rules Clarification.
Thanks again barnee :-)
Concerning transportation of landbased units:
See pg. 30 in the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion rulebook:
Note 5:
A Transport unit can carry 2 land based units in any combination.
Exception:
If the Transport unit carries 1 Tank unit, the second land based unit cannot be a Tank unit or any other unit that counts as a Tank unit for transport purposes.
Example:
A Transport can carry 2 Artillery units - or 1 Artillery unit and 1 Tank unit.
@The-Captain Thank you. I thought I had seen it before but could not find it for the life of me :)
@The-Captain said in Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion:
Rules concerning AAA are OOB - so in this case each AAA can only fire 3 times.
Example:
2 Paratrooper units and 2 Fighter units attack an enemy terrirory with one AAA unit.The defender must choose how to direct the 3 “shots” fired at the attacking Paratrooper & Fighter units.
In this example the defender chooses to fire against both Paratrooper units - and to use the last shot against one of the Fighter units.
The dice must be rolled seperately from the Paratrooper units and the Fighter unit.
Here is how it goes:
Two AAA dice are rolled against the Paratrooper units. Any casualties are removed.One AAA dice is rolled against the Fighter unit. Any casualty is removed.
After the AAA fire is resolved, combat continues as normal.
Lol I just spent close to two hours looking for this. I know I asked it before :)
Started out pages 15 to the end then 10 to found it on 13 lol
Kept getting sidetracked reading all the posts :) I tried searching paratrooper but it checks all house rule paratroopers, 43 of em. Only one from you and that wasn’t the one. Don’t really know a better way to search oh well :)
Getting ready todo a detailed example on the triplea thread for Paratroopers and wanted to make sure i got it right.
Hope you and your family had a good Christmas and you’re getting some gaming in :)
Yes - the same AAA can split up its rounds of fire between the Paratrooper units and the Fighter units, since these units must be kept seperately during the defending AAA fire.
We play an average of 1 game each week from October 2023 and until the end of March 2024.
The Fighter Ace units are popular - and always represented on the game board.
In the Pacific the US Navy most often use both Fighter Aces to balance the superior number of Japanese Fighter units.
Naturally, the Aircraft Carrier unit that carries the Fighter Ace units is the Primary Target for Japanese Kamikaze attacks…
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you as well :-)
Nice I’m thinking being able to scramble for Axis defense could be pretty sweet too :) Got another 2 years yet before the lads will have enough experience though :)
Concerning United Kingdom Home Defense:
Only Infantry and Elite Infantry units can defend at “3” during the first round of Combat.
Paratrooper units, British Commando units and other specialized Infantry units that operate under Infantry rules must defend at their normal Defense Factor during Home Defense.
The reason is, that specialized Infantry units such as Paratroopers have specialized equipment, training, weapons etc. in order to use them for Special Missions.
Also, for Game Play reasons those specialized Infantry units should not be “mixed up” with regular Infantry units.
@The-Captain
Hi, Is there a list of required pieces to play a complete version of the house rules expansion?
If so can you link it please. Many thanks
Hi IronBraydon,
Thank you for your comment.
Yes - we have prepared all units that you need for playing the Global 1940 game with the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.
You’ll find all units at pg. 60-63 in the rulebook - ready for printing & cut out.
You can compare the Cost Of All Units list (see pg. 73-74) with the units that you print in order to check if you have all the units you need.
Depending on your overall Global 1940 game experience, we advice that you start implementing the Rules & Units described on pg. 6-23 in order to make the initial games more manageable.
For your inspiration - concerning the use of the new units (printed Markers & Roundels etc.) you should check out the Global 1940 & 1943 Game Reports thread - there you’ll see pictures from FTF games with a combination of hand-painted units as well as printed paper markers & roundels.
Please fell free to contact us anytime if you have any questions.
We guarantee that you’ll find Challenge & Fun on a massive scale.
Captain
@IronBraydon Hi i can print the roundels if you want to buy them. 
I also painted the pieces myself. So it’s easier to see when you play a game.
Blue for paratrooper
Light blue: elite infantry
Red; all ss units and waffen units. / soviet army guard/ US and UK marines.
Hi Cornelis :-)
I almost forgot about the cardboard counters that you have produced.
I even have a set myself - they are awesome.
Thanks for your effort - you’re doing great.
