I normally use direct control of my forces. Tried army and corps level and that seemed to work out well. I tried giving theaters and army groups control, but felt like the AI was unable to achieve more than one goal. And after clearing the Med it kind of gets stale.ĭo you use direct control, or allow AI to command forces? If the later do you give entire theaters control, or do you have smaller organizations acting autonomously? I experimented with AI for awhile to have that more realistic feel, but kept interceptors and large naval assets under my direct control. I enjoy playing as Italy but there always comes a time when they seem to have reached an over extension point with limited production and research. Gibraltar is just too far from air cover for me to risk my fleet in an invasion, unless airbases can be secured in Algeria. Quick capture of the Suez is the only way I ever felt comfortable in North Africa/Mediterranean theater. MALTA MUST DIE!!!! I have had that thorn in my side one too many times.

Ethiopia is almost a sure loss at the opening of hostilities with the Allies so I usually leave it empty after conquering it. Whereas Germany has the luxury of basically ignoring large capital naval forces, and focus on army and air assets, Italy has to compete with France and the UK in all 3 military disciplines. I always seemed stressed when playing them.

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