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Kamchatka is an essential Risk territory for holding Asia

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This real-world peninsula becomes a fiercely contested battleground on the cardboard map. Because it uniquely connects directly to North America, securing it is absolutely vital for anyone trying to dominate the largest continent. Losing it means leaving your entire eastern flank completely exposed to sudden, devastating invasions.

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