This might help. Pg.21 of Europe 40 2se. under capturing an liberating capitals 2nd paragraph last sentence and I quote “You collect these IPC’s even if your own capital is in enemy hands.” unquote.

29 July 1942 the SS Seatrain Texas set sail from New York with a cargo of 250-300 Sherman tanks. Arrived Cape Town 18 days later and arrived Port Taufiq southern end of Suez Canal 2 Sept. 1942

This pict my interest and had to get my tape measure.  My Europe boards measure 31 13/16" along with the east board of Pacific. The west board of Pacific is a even 32".  Pretty close, we have tolerances in the industry.

I have found You-tube to be my go to place for period music and videos of reenactments. If one looks at videos by a facinating gentleman by the name of H.K.Edgerton a interesting viewpoint is expressed. Another video I stumbled across which was very current is entitled “In defense of the Confederate flag” by David Carroll. As a side note history is history as gamers we know and one must look at the past to understand it thru the pasts eyes of the time tho we know better with our eyes of today.We need reminders lest we forget. Our past is our Heritage.

Confederate soldiers are American veterans by act of Congress 1958. That is a American veterans flag.

Rulebook Europe 1940 second edition page 14 left column top of page will give you the information that you seek.

Years ago chess was the G40 of it’s day. A beginners guide to analysis. Much as G40 lends itself.    It could be used by any military instructor of any nation.  And on a side note these United States are the freest states in the world for the individual. You can’t beat it anywhere.  This nation of United States is the “shake-n-bake” of nation building. If all nations followed the rule book we follow, might find that militaries are no longer needed but be prepared for possible interplanetary encounters.  So G40 will still be useful in planting seeds or new conscripts.

I believe the military will also allow the rich and joyful to join. Part of being in a free country.  Redleg13A was discussing  G40 in the G40 forum and I see no harm or foul. I am looking forward to more of his posts.

There is a usefull IPC chart available for use at the website  I Will Never Grow Up.  If you scroll down a bit and look for a APPS logo on the right side it will take you a spot that you might find helpfull.  The chart goes up to 104 and you can move the countries markers around. I use that a lot.

The U.S. has a obligation to fulfill. We have to stand by the Budapest Memorandum. Nations borders aren’t being redrawn by force period. World stability is in question if force of arms can redraw nations borders in the 21st century.