Has anyone started the game with each country receiving double the amount of IPC’s they normally would receive?  More income to start = more sculpts on the board, and we all know it’s more fun with more pieces on the board.  Thoughts?

My idea for the rule would allow for combined attacks, but any units involved in the combined attack would not be able to attack on their individual turn.  For example, if it is the UK’s turn, and they decide to invade Europe from the UK with help from the US, they would roll for their own attacking units and then the US player would roll for their units.  When the US turn comes up, whatever units still remaining from the combined attack with the UK could neither attack nor move.  Let me know what possible holes you see in this idea.

Does anyone know of a house rule that allows for combined attacks between 2 different powers?  For example, a D-Day like invasion using UK and US forces simultaneously.

On another note, is there a house rule that allows for the defending units in combat to retreat rather than fight to the death?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.