I was a BIG W. Russia/Ukraine girl for a long time.
I was also a BIG 3 infantry, 3 armor purchase girl for a long time.
Now I am more a Belorussia, W. Russia girl (since you can shield more property that way, and preserve your armor for a rainy day, and it WILL rain!) and a 3 Infantry, Armor, Fighter girl.
Whoa, why a fighter?
What Russian player can afford to send her armor into hostile territory to hold it?
What Russian player can’t use a 3rd fighter?
I’m actually toying with the idea of a round 2 of 4 Infantry, Artillery, Fighter (26 IPC) so Russia has 4 Fighters. That’s enough to sink the Med fleet if need be, but it’s also enough to cover your infantry on both fronts until England and America can come.
My only worry is not having enough punch to stop the Germans. Might they get too aggressive in an effort to take Russia before America and England can help? Can America and England get there in time to make up for the 20 IPC in infantry missing in Russia now?