Russia plays first – it can take advantage of any opening created by the UK against Germany or any opportunity created by an US attack on Japan.This allows it the benefits of quick reinforcement of its defenses and the ability to easily switch armies between fronts. Russia is at the center of the board and is the only country with easy land access to all of its starting territories, plus several key map areas.However the USSR also possesses 2 key advantages to balance its initial disadvantages: It is the best target for the Axis to achieve victory due to the conditions above.It has the lowest starting income of all powers, limiting its purchases to ground units and the occasional plane/sub.Its position in the middle of the two Axis powers, forcing it to play a defensive two front war.There are 3 factors that make the Soviet Union the weakest country in A&A: Welcome Comrade! Here you will find a guide to understand the Soviet Union (USSR)’s position and role in the game. Written by Hobbes on 24-04-2011 at Axis and, assembled and edited by Rorschach of I Will Never Grow Up Gaming Axis and Allies Spring 1942 : Soviet Strategic Defense
