You need to land in the center, which is roughly the area of Germany, but Germany is completely neutral – and it could have been left for later.
But with my approach, it turns out beautifully:
The landing point is Germany... consequently, Russia, Italy, and France are defeated.
Another hero starts in North Africa and conquers Spain by the end of the first week.
I also conquer England in the first week, but I only finish it off towards the end of the game.
The only one who didn't receive SPECIAL attention was Red – hence the problems...
In principle, I already have plans to complete this map in 125 turns (but this is with the Grail – without it, I don't even know...).
Sincerely,
P

Как много в жизни есть путей
Для добродетелей и мира.
Я вернулся...