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Russia: Army Norway can retreat to Finland or St Petersburg
Message from Austria to all
Hi all,
Even though, I had been warned about it by Andy at the start
of the year, it still came as a surprise (It's true that my trust in
Andy wasn't very high in this game given his numerous attempt
at invading my country).
Because of my situation, I had made a janissary pact with Eric
some time ago in the hope of getting myself in the draw. Well,
everyone can now see how much such a pact is worth in the
end, at least when it's made with Eric.
Goodbye,
Philippe
Message from Russia to Italy
This time the retreat is in right away (Nwy-StP). I must say, I felt bad
taking out Philippe, but I don't see that he really was able to provide any
real help to me. Largely because I screwed up last season by not taking Bla.
Okay, you asked for my thoughts last time and never got them. Here's my
20-minute read of the board (still not good enough for FtF, but getting
closer!):
Our challenge in Italy proper is getting you a foothold without losing
German centers to EF (I assume they are a solid alliance now, though I'll
see what I can do to get them fighting). The question is: which centers are
more critical, Mun, Tyl or Ser. Without Ser, we have difficulty against
Jason. Without Tyl, we can't really hold Italy, and without Mun I can't
solo (perhaps that's the least of your concerns, though!)
As a first take I could see:
You:
Tus S Tri-Ven (etc.)
Me:
Tyl-Mun
Sil S Tyl-Mun
Vie-Tyl
Bud-Tri (more on that below)
Gal-Bud
Ukr S Rum or Arm-Sev
Rum S Arm-Sev
In fall, that puts a supported attack on Ser, with Gre able to cut support.
I'd move Tri-Ser in Fall, which is then guaranteed. You could perhaps use
the taking of Tri along with Philippe's broadcast to get "back in" with EFT.
If you are reasonably sure that Jason will hold in Bul, then Bud-Ser,
Gal-Sil with Sil-Pru or somesuch makes more sense.
Either way, once I'm in Ser, I would then support you into Bul, getting you
a build and costing Jason one. If we can get that far, then Turkey will
fall for sure. The trick is keeping you alive at home (probably with builds
from Turkey) while I get fleets out behind you.
In the north, I promised to disband F Hel, but I'm intrigued by the idea of
disbanding F Swe, then moving Ukr-Mos to support and make Ben's life a
living hell. It's not compatible with the above plan for the south (I'd
need to use Gal to support Rum if Ukr is not around).
Thoughts, comments, objections and the like?
--- Eric
Russia: Army Norway → St Petersburg
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