Joining the Comintern was a good move, if nothing else, the change in background music was very welcome! 
It also made me realize how pointless it was trying to research tanks, engineers, ships, etc when the USSR have awesome versions of all those already available. Thanks to putting my trading on auto, I have a ton of money for licenses as well, thanks AI!
In the end JAP attacked me in spring '43, just as I managed to match their border forces with my own, but their's are much better in equipment and doctrines so it will be tough going. Still, I have MOB and they don't, so it's time to try rushing for ports and cutting supply lines!
It also made me realize how pointless it was trying to research tanks, engineers, ships, etc when the USSR have awesome versions of all those already available. Thanks to putting my trading on auto, I have a ton of money for licenses as well, thanks AI!
In the end JAP attacked me in spring '43, just as I managed to match their border forces with my own, but their's are much better in equipment and doctrines so it will be tough going. Still, I have MOB and they don't, so it's time to try rushing for ports and cutting supply lines!