This is going to be very interesting. I'm glad I took up the challenge of taking over for Ike99 in his game with PanzerGeneral. Here is a summary of the Axis situation:
German Production = 184
Italian Production = 31
German Manpower = 262 (30%)
Italian Manpower = 308 (70%)
Oil = 358
Production Queue: 5 German BBs, 2 German subs (all completed within 4 turns)
The first two images are zoomed out screenshots of the map before I began my turn. They show the situation exactly as Ike99 last left it. This is my starting point.
As you can see, Ike99 has infantry units scattered all over the map, but few where they are actually needed. My second act as new commander in chief was to order all spare units to rail to the Balkans and the Caucuses. I spent a fortune on extra rail moves, but it was necessary.
My first act was ordering a general retreat from Siberia. With Russian tank forces closing in on both sides, the situation had become untenable. I had hoped winter would arrive at the end of my turn and give me a head start on the retreat, but luck did not go my way, and the weather remained clear. PanzerGeneral will hound the Axis forces I’m sure, but it’s better than sitting there in Siberia and losing the whole army to a double envelopment. Winter will allow me the time I need to amass sufficient tank forces to battle the Soviets in the spring.
I am surprised by the amount of oil the Axis still have; I was under the impression that Ike99 was almost out. I shall take advantage of this! Ike99 stationed a massive bomber fleet in France, plus about 8 German infantry units. Also, you see all the naval units in the production queue. Southern England is devoid of Allied ground troops. Everything is lined up perfectly for a resurrection of Operation Sealion! Even if the British have ground troops, they won’t be able to stand up to my bombers. The worst that will happen is that I will lose some infantry units. And if the RN intervenes, all the better! I would love the chance to sink some Allied ships too. With the Russian winter imminent, now is the perfect time to get creative in the west.
My infantry is marching toward the ports of Hague, Brest, and Wilhelmshaven. I will try to keep my intentions secret for as long as possible, so the troops won’t actually move adjacent to the ports until the turn right before they board. The Axis lack generals; Ike99 only has Mainstein on the map, in the Caucuses. Reichenau has been recruited to command the German forces in France, and Garziani to lead the Italian contingent in Siberia. I will continue to buy commanders over the next several turns until all the major combat areas are fully covered. I value commanders very much; they are worth every pp spent. The last 4 screenshots are close-up views of the various combat areas. You can see the vast changes I made in terms of movement. Some of infantry in Russia moved to occupy some of the many enemy-controlled hexes behind my line. I don’t mind having some, but this is way too many!
Overall, I’m not at all dissatisfied with the Axis situation. I wasn’t confident when I accepted this assignment, but now I believe I stand a good chance at victory.
His biggest blunder was not finishing the Russians off when he had the chance. If it was me, I would have sent hordes of tanks and bombers at Perm and conquered it by brute force. But for whatever reason, Ike99 chose to focus on the west. I don't think he should have kept so many units in reserve; put them at the front line where they are needed! Especially in the Balkans, like you said. 
), you can boot them out. Remember, on a strategic level, the allies cannot hope to replace their losses faster. Once a unit is gone, its gone for good... So you can push the allies back to Constantinople in no time... Once they are booted out of there, you can exploit this by either using the black sea for transport, or send some infantry units in Turkey... The allied player staked everything on his Balkas Strategy... Make him pay for it, since you can be stronger than him... Ideally, you need to find a frontline where you can be the most effective. The balkans are one of these, and then England. Ah and also, why dont you give that allied player a taste of his medecine in Turkey? I am ready to bet a millions $ that there are no troops in the viscinity of Constantinople... You culd land a couple troops there just to harass him and make him move his planes...
