World in Flames Solo May-June 1936

Welcome back to 'War Room' as we dive into the political and military machinations of Europe and the Pacific. In this episode, we combine the fifth edition of World in Flames with the third edition of Days of Decision, both created by the Australian Design Group. As we navigate through May and June of 1936, Germany secures a trade agreement with Sweden, doubling its imports, while Italy executes a minor coup in Spain, shifting the Spanish Republic towards the Axis powers. With bids and maneuverings happening behind the scenes, join us as we break down these early, yet impactful, strategic moves in the game's timeline. Don't miss the intricate play-by-play action and anticipate more intense geopolitical negotiations in the upcoming turns!

00:00 Introduction and Game Setup
01:34 Bidding and Initiative Order
03:48 Germany's Political Moves
07:13 Italy's Minor Coup in Spain
16:01 Allied and Axis Naval Movements
18:44 Community Vote and Strategic Decisions
21:39 Soviet and Allied Movements
23:24 Japanese Strategic Moves
25:50 Allied Naval Deployments
26:51 Axis Second Impulse
31:47 Allied Fourth Impulse
33:28 Production and Builds
40:32 Return to Base and Reorganization
42:33 Political Predictions and Conclusion