Ukraine AXIS and ALLIES Random Map The rolling plains of the Ukraine invited invasion by providing no clear lines of defense. Because Ukraine was famed for its agricultural productivity, possession of it meant food not just for soldiers, but also the home front. Situated between Russia and Germany, the Ukraine would be a battleground for the two nations.    

Upgrading Your Arty Mech Deploying Artillery Mech is a gamble in the first place, spending money to upgrade them increases the stakes even more. We look at which countries have which upgrades, and then run thru a suggested upgrade order.. visit this page  encyclopedia search

AXIS & ALLIESA&A Ladder While not completely ready for the public, and still missing official rules/faq; the Axis and Allies Ladder is ready for beta team members to play games that count. For access to the ladder see: http://www.axis-and-allies.com/ftopict-247-Ladder-Application.html   After your IN: Since the FAQ isn't ready make sure to read the posts in the Ladder Members forum for tips on getting started  

Strengths 1. Snipers: Snipers can take out enemy infantry faster than any other type of infantry. Not worth making snipers unless you deploy at least 8 or more regiments, as the sniper units of these regiments can easily kill an entire enemy regiment very quickly (since most regiments have 8 or less units). Keep your snipers in trees and cities to help avoid being "bombed".  2. Armor: Whether Heavy Tank or Arty Tank, Russia has some of the finest armor in the game. Russian armor has a higher health than the other countries, and in most cases a higher defense value as well, which can be seen in the following unit comparisons: [ARTY TANKS] [LIGHT TANKS] [MEDIUM TANKS] [HEAVY TANKS] [COMMAND TANKS]   "This war is not an ordinary war. It is the war of the entire Russian people. Not only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads, but to aid all people groaning under the yoke of Fascism."Josef Stalin 1941 For more see: Generals of Russia

Commanding a dozen regiments during the heat of battle can be a daunting task. To make it easier, you can select and group up to six regiments at the same time and give them orders simultaneously. To select and group multiple regiments, click on an open area, hold down the left mouse button and drag a box around all of the regiments you wish to include. You can also manually add or remove regiments by holding down [Shift] or [Ctrl] and clicking on a regiment. Once you have selected a group, you can save it by holding down [Ctrl] and pressing any of the keyboard number keys. This assigns all of the regiments in that group to that number key, allowing you to reselect that group by pressing that number key. When you assign a group to a number key in this way, that group appears in the unit bar at the top of the screen. Note: You can add groups to the unit bar directly by right-clicking in an empty square, and can select them by clicking on their portraits in the bar. If you like, you can also assign individual regiments and buildings to hotkeys and the unit bar in the same way. (Source: Axis and Allies RTS Official Manual)

Special Ops - Axis & Allies RTS Special Ops are part of the most specific and focused strategies that exhist within A&A. Experienced players will alter their strategies to take advantage of their special ops. For example, the special ops of Konev are all well suited for the infantry stage of the game, so a player using Konev may be tempted to go for an infantry rush early.   The special ops available to any given general are located on the Special Operations bar, and can be used as long as they are not "grayed out".. It is up to you to know when and how to use them for greatest effect. In most cases that means saving your EXP for your most powerful special ops, and only using your lesser special ops in game changing or emergency situations.   Taking time to learn the strongest special ops of all the generals will help you quickly size up the strengths, and possible strategies, of not only your opponents; but your allies as well. See Counting Bombs for more info.     Special Ops Directory - Axis & Allies RTS We have addressed the usage of each Special Op by General, in our Generals of Axis and Allies section. What follows below is a directory of the special ops and which generals have them, click on the General for our take on all the special ops. Also Included:  Links to Continued Discussion in our Official Special Ops Threads  Links to our Axis and Allies Encyclopedia

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Strengths1. Economy: When it comes to the strengths of the United States, first and foremost it is their economy, which will offer benefits for the entire game. Common for players to "eco whore" during the infantry stage of the game, spamming alot of infantry hq's to bolster their economy (stay away from airborne hq's as they don't generate as much money for USA).  2. AT Mech: One of the strongest Anti Tank Mech regiments in the game. Mechanized Production, Mechanical Reliability, and the special ops of Eisenhower and Patton make them that much stronger.  3. Arty Tanks: USA also has one of the strongest Arty Tank regiments. Use your superior economy to produce more units in less time, and back those arties with the best airpower in the game for a truly devastating offensive push.  4. Airpower: Best airpower in the game. Napalm very effective against enemy structures as buildings have no resistance to fire damage. Although the exact damage inflicted by napalm isnt very well documented, we have seen it add up to +70% to total damage. "When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty. It may not sound nice to some bunch of little old ladies at an afternoon tea party, but it helps my soldiers to remember. You can't run an army without profanity; and it has to be eloquent profanity. An army without profanity couldn't fight its way out of a piss-soaked paper bag. ... As for the types of comments I make, sometimes I just, By God, get carried away with my own eloquence. "General Patton For more see: Generals of USA

Mitsubishi A6M Zero The Mitsubishi A6M Zero ("A" for fighter, 6th model, "M" for Mitsubishi) was a lightweight, carrier-based fighter aircraft employed by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service from 1940 to 1945. Its history mirrored the fortunes of Imperial Japan in World War II. At the time it was introduced, the Mitsubishi A6M was the best carrier-based fighter plane in the world and was greatly feared by Allied pilots. Tactics were developed by 1942 by Allied forces to engage the Zero on equal terms. By 1943, American and British manufacturers were producing fighters with greater firepower, armor, and speed and approaching the Zero's maneuverability. By 1944, the Mitsubishi A6M was outdated but remained in production. In shifting priorities during the final years of the War in the Pacific, the Zero was utilized in kamikaze operations.     Type Fighter Manufacturer Mitsubishi Maiden flight 1 April 1939 Introduction July 1940 Retired 1945 (Japan) Produced 1940-1945 Number built 11,000 Variants Nakajima A6M2-N Continue The Discussion You are welcome to continue the discussion in our official Mitsubishi A6M Zero Thread