@all-encompassing-goose
That sounds as a good group to start with :+1:
For all I know, it is only possible to play Global 1943 in it’s intended version by following the Global 1943 Rulebook.
This requires knowledge of the Units & Rules described in the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.
I suggest that you first take a look at the Global 1940 Basic Expansion rulebook - and play a few games with these rules. This will give you an insight of how the game mechanisms work in the Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.
It’s a Small Step to go from G40 OOB rules to Global 1940 Basic Expansion - but it’s a Giant Leap to go directly from G40 OOB rules to Axis & Allies Global 1940 House Rules Expansion.
That’s why we made the Global 1940 Basic Expansion, which we also use for training with new G40 players.
The Global 1943 House Rules Expansion is a favorite among the players in our Veterans Play Group.
If you want the ultimate fun & challenge from the Global 1943 version - I suggest that you and your play group begin with the Global 1940 Basic Expansion.
The fun already begins as soon as you start reading your way through the rulebook:+1: