Tips and/or suggestions for starting game

[Sandman]

Troop placement is very important for the early game. Learn to anticipate the attack plans of the various indy troops, so your soliders can 'hold and attack' to score the first hit. Use chaff units to draw indy missile fire. Always keep your own missile units are far forward as you dare, unless you're using ALL missile units, in which case stay at the back of the battle map.