5 Russian Openings - Axis and Allies 1942

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5 Russian Openings - Axis and Allies 1942 As this video about a wonderful historical game is being published, the real life, modern day nation of Ukraine is under attack. Led by a power hungry and delusional Russian dictator that has filled his people with lies, the Russian military has brutally killed thousands and displaced millions in a backward attempt to restore the long fallen USSR. Board Game Nation believes in the principles of democracy and national sovereignty and that those that violate these principles of peace must be condemned and resisted with every possible means. We sincerely hope that the viewers of this video understand the context of the content and know that we stand firmly with the people of Ukraine in their continuing fight against the Russian aggressors. Thank you for watching 5 Russian Openings for Axis and Allies 1942 Second Edition. We hope that you enjoyed it and that you are able to apply what you have learned to your next battle. For more videos about your favorite games, please take a moment to subscribe to our channel. Chapters 0:00 Tired of Losing as USSR 1:23 #1 Russian Stack 3:40 #2 Two Bad Options 7:30 #3 Russian Winter 10:04 #4 Yak: Party of 3 12:28 #5 Russia 30 15:00 Why? Just Why? Opening Strategy Notes #1 - Russian Stack (Not Recommended) Purchase: 8 Infantry Combat: Attack West Russia with everything Non-Combat: Move everything that can reach to West Russia, land air units in Russia, march Infantry in Asia west, except one unit moves to Szechwan, move sub to SZ 7. Mobilize: 8 Infantry in Russia Collect: 26 IPC #2 - Two Bad Options (Good beginner opening) Purchase: 6 Infantry, 1 Tank Combat: Strafe Ukraine with every unit that can reach (9 total units), retreat to Caucasus, Attack West Russia with all units that couldn’t reach Ukraine (12 total units). Called - “9/12 Attack” Non-Combat: Move AA gun to West Russia, land air units in Caucasus, march Infantry in Asia west, except one unit moves to Szechwan, move sub to SZ 7. Mobilize: 3 Infantry in Russia, 3 Infantry + 1 Tank in Caucasus Collect: 26 IPC #3 - Russian Winter (Good Novice Opening) Purchase: 4 Infantry, 3 Artillery Combat: 9/ 12 Attack Non-Combat: Move AA gun to West Russia, land air units in Caucasus, march Infantry in Asia west, except one unit moves to Szechwan, move sub to SZ 7. Mobilize: 2 Infantry in Russia, 2 Infantry + 2 Artillery in Caucasus Collect: 26 IPC #4 - Yak: Party of 3 (Intermediate to Advanced Opening) Purchase: 4 Infantry, 1 Fighter (Saves 2 IPCs) Combat: 9/12 Attack Non-Combat: Move AA gun to West Russia, land air units in Archangel, march Infantry in Asia west, except one unit moves to Szechwan, move sub to SZ 7. Mobilize: 1 Infantry in Russia, 3 Infantry + 1 Fighter in Caucasus Collect: 26 IPC + 2 Saved = 28 IPC #5 - Russia 30 (Questionable Advanced Opening) Purchase: 4 Infantry, 1 Bomber Combat: Attack and capture Baltic States (4 units), Ukraine (8 units), West Russia (9 units). Non-Combat: Move AA gun to West Russia, land air units in Caucasus, march Infantry in Asia west, except one unit moves to Szechwan, move sub to SZ 7. Mobilize: 1 Bomber in Russia, 4 Infantry in Caucasus Collect: 30 IPC More Strategy Videos: Axis and Allies Strategy - I Accidentally Won as the Axis in 2 Turns! - Germany/Japan Strategy https://youtu.be/fh7OZV3x4l4 How to Win at Axis and Allies - Start Here! https://youtu.be/kLHZdP_fQg4 Tournament Play: For all the Axis and Allies Tournament Information from Smorey Swamp: http://www.headlesshorseman2.com/ Need the Rules? How to Play Axis & Allies 1942.2 with Larry Harris! https://youtu.be/IKyWaC0vrtM Axis & Axis - Air Combat Rules Explained https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMu2lpi84ZaiLEq1DTeNaw8fgPmnFRZxk Axis and Allies Sea Combat Explained: Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlHyGZrHQZs&list=PLMu2lpi84ZajrPQ5dMy0E4cpwObvaeO5t Battle Calcuators Used in Video: AA Tool Kit: https://www.aatoolkit.com/conflict David Skelly's: https://axis-and-allies-calculator.com/ Axis & Allies Utilities is a mobile app. Here is the link for my Android friends: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makeitsostudios.aa.google&fbclid=IwAR0v_Oj9OGDIfokiyBX4xNVo6GRJz9EzZaDL8knunbNtAB4oERH5hwAGKz0 ************* About this channel: At Board Game Nation, we offer Unboxing, How-to, and Strategy videos for your favorite tabletop games. So, if you like anything having to do with tabletop games, you have come to the right place. Follow us: http://www.Facebook.com/BoardGameNation http://www.Instagram.com/BoardGameNation http://www.Twitter.com/BoardGameNation Subscribe: http://www.Youtube.com/boardgamenation?sub_subscribe=1 *********** Disclaimers: Axis & Allies and all associated art, rules, and design are owned by Avalon Hill or Wizard of the Coast or Hasbro. In short, BGN does not own the game or any of the art. The music and images are all fair use, creative commons, or copyright free. Thanks for watching!