Serpent's Head

By Master Sergeant Beutin

Japan can make life easy for itself in the first move by defeating China in one swift blow.  Begin Japan's first turn of the game by using the Surprise Attack.  On Japan's first turn, purchase infantry and maybe a tank.  Attack the factory territory near you by ground and air and a naval assualt on Hopeh.  In attacking Hopeh use ALL of your ships for support and you will always come out victorious.  At the end of the first impulse, place your equipment in such a manner as to be able to finish China off.  On your second impulse attack, go after Kwangtung by sea, once again using ALL of your ships for support.  Attack Tsinghai and Kwaitung by ground.  You will not be able to take Sinkiang, but you will be able to next turn and you have gained an immense amount of IPC's and piece of mind.  Also, you now hold India, Russia, and Burma in a perfect position from which to attack with your Serpent's Head.  In 5 tries, I have never seen this fail.