Winter 1907: I mentioned that the Powers in Europe were still in balance.
Winter 1908: only one year later and we see a very different world.

Austria has become a Power that is impossible to ignore (no need to thank me for emphasizing this, Trout).
France, closely following Austria, has grown more steadily over the past years.
Russia's expansion has come to a stop and is no doubt wondering whether this signifies its top.
Italy is showing a downward trend: one unit lost each year since Winter 1906. The inheritance of the previous ruler?
England, once with 8 units controlling Europe, has gone through a terrible year and now has only 3 units at its command.

Ain't it nice, all these numbers?
But what good does it do, as the balance might change again any moment.

Below are the builds for Winter 1908.

Start of Spring 1909:
Turkey out; Germany out. Will the survivors come to a peaceful solution?
Nah, extremely unlikely.
Who's next to loose command?
Deadline for 1909 Spring orders is Tuesday, Aug 19 at 23:00 GMT.

Frank

1908 Winter builds:

Austria:
Build F Trieste
Build A Vienna

England:
Remove F Denmark
Remove F Clyde

France:
Build F Brest
Build A Paris

Italy:
Remove A Naples

Russia:
Build A Moscow