User blog comment:El Alamein/World War Wikia: Troop Deployment on the Eve of War/@comment-5465602-20141112155203

Arytom took a sip of his wine as he surveyed the map in front of him. War was soon to be upon Europe and Asia, and he'd rather it not end up like last time. ''I have worked too hard to reach this position. I will not lose my head over it now.'' His subordinate, Spiros Karris, entered. The boy was 23, elevated because of his family's ties to Stalin. Despite this, Arytom was oddly fond of him. "What is it, Spiros?" Spiros stood up straight and answered,"The men wait for your orders, sir." Arytom smiled,"Excellent. Tell them they will receive it upon the evening." He gestured for Spiros to come closer, then pointed at the map. "Do you wish to know the plan, my boy?" Spiros nodded. "Inform Alexei's unit that they are to be posted in Kiev. We need strong men on the front. I don't trust the Germans to hold up any alliance, and I'd rather like to make the first move." He placed a piece representing Alexei on the map.

Spiros seemed confused. "But, sir, what about Viktor Suyev? Are he and Alexei not a team?" Arytom laughed,"They'll have to deal with me splitting them up. Viktor Suyev is needed on another front." He placed a piece representing Viktor on a spot on the Kamchatka region. "As for Nikolai," He placed the piece on Stalingrad, "He and his men are to defend Stalingrad." Spiros raised an eyebrow,"Stalingrad?" Arytom waved his hand dismissively,"A move to appease Stalin. I doubt it will be of true importance."

Suddenly, a striking blond woman entered the room, holding a tray of food. She set it on the table and smiled at Spiros, who gulped nervously. "Your lunch, General Arytom." Arytom grinned,"Thank you, Katya. Now, Spiros, did you remember to write that down?" Spiros looked shocked. "Write? I-But you-" Arytom laughed and pulled a piece of paper from his coat pocket. "Take this, have it copied and sent to the troops. Relax a bit, Spiros, and you'll go far."

Troop Placements:
 * Alexei Marx: Kiev.
 * Viktor Suyev: The southern Kamchatka region.
 * Nikolai Borislav: Stalingrad.

Also, I support Option 1 for navies.