MOVED: Rules for subs as defending fodder (house rules)

Not to mention that a victory city, Shanghai, is put at risk.

No, all combat movement must be completed before any combat begins.  The declaration of an amphibious assault with a preceeding naval battle is the only exception.

LHTR fixes some issues with box rules.  You can find the rules, and a discussion about them, on Larry’s site.

Well said!

I agree with your rational, but I do feel that Paratroopers belong in the game.  I don’t know the solution though.  Perhaps they could only be used in attacks where at least 1 other unit is also attacking the same territory by land or by sea.  (I would make an exception for islands and perhaps undefended territories.)