My cousin and I play Axis & Allies (I think 2nd edition) quite often for years.

I honestly have no idea what most of the jargon in this thread is heh.

Paratroops are teh win. :D

Plus you can’t anticipate what your opponents do.

First turns can be choreographed because the starting situation is always the same

But once you get to third or fourth turns, you have no idea what has happened and thus have to adapt to your opponent.