I would  have to agree with knp7765 on all his points, particularly on Japan. I enjoy playing the Axis and mostly have played one on one games with my son who plays the Allies. In most games Japan can get to 5 VC but I have only once gotten to six. By the time Calcutta falls, the Us is so strong and China is such a thorn that Japan just loses steam and gradually territories. It is easier to go for a victory in Europe but it is not a for sure thing. I have tried both Sealion and Barbarossa but have only been successful with Barbarossa. Essentially with Sealion the same problem develops as it does with Japan. The Soviets are a monster by the time Germany can swing around to the East . They can easily hold Germany at bay until the US can invade Africa and slowly erode what the Italians have gained. When the Axis have won, it is usually Barbarossa and somewhere around the 4-5th turn a Japan invasion of the Soviet Union the prevails.

Very helpful and adaptable. I also find some of the rules difficult to remember without reference to the rulebooks. These should help. Thanks :-)

I live in Champaign and would be interested in Global 40 game.

Kudos! Printed and look great.  :-)