User blog:David Rain/Axis vs Allies: 1941 (Physical Game)

Hi. Couple of days ago I got AvA: 1941 for the hell of it. It's my first AvA game, so I am being introduced to the concept. It seems very good, a much more realistic Risk (though I love Risk it's hard to simulate historical scenarios). I've played three games so far (not a lot I know), all two player. Two I was the Axis and in the third I took the Allies. I would appreciate some help with T&S, particualy as the Soviets. In all three games they got steamrollered. Also what is the use of the Soviet Submarine in Sea Zone 4? Would sending it to the Pacific through Panama (long though that is) to harass the Japanese a good idea?

General notes: Thanks,
 * 1) Japan (Love these guys)
 * 2) Britain/US (Usable)
 * 3) Germany (Too many fronts)
 * 4) Soviet Union (Hell)

David Rain (Sometimes...) (talk)