Within the campaign, diplomacy is part of naval deployment. Britain's main fleets are concentrated in the Atlantic and Mediterranean after wars with Italy, Russia, and France. Improving relations with Japan could provide an ally on the far side of the United States and help cover British possessions in the Pacific. The scenario illustrates how alliances can compensate for the geographic limits of even a very large fleet.
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A Japanese alliance for Pacific defense
A campaign decision improves relations with Japan so an ally can help defend Pacific possessions while Britain's main fleets concentrate against the United States from other theaters.