Rhineland (justify on the Netherlands after this is complete)Īfter you have completed these, your army (which you should be building up during these national focuses) will be enough to go down the Anschluss path and eventually go to war with the Allies.

Below you will find a recommended list of national focuses: With Hitler in power, you get a 25% increase in political power giving you a massive advantage over your foes. Alternatively, you could consider invading Poland first as you can concentrate on the Western Theatre.įor playing the German Reich in Hearts of Iron IV you will need to go down the Rhineland focus tree (not Oppose Hitler). Although you will raise world tension, you can satellite the Dutch East Indies (be sure to pass enough times on the peace conference to get the points) giving you a greater supply of rubber, which is essential for the construction of the air force.

Consider invading the Netherlands first (as soon as you get enough political power after the Rhineland focus is complete).

The only downside to this, is that if you decide to go to war early with either the Netherlands/Poland, the MEFO Bills will automatically expire.

Keep delaying the MEFO Bills as they give you -20% consumer goods factories and allow you to construct certain buildings such as military factories quicker helping you build up your air force and navy.

A powerful air force is important as it vital you secure air superiority over France and the English Channel.

In regards to your air force, you need to focus more so on fighters, close air support and naval bombers (try and have the very minimum 1500 of each).

In addition, do the Westwall national focus so you can have fewer troops on the French border allowing you to focus on the Belgian invasion. With regards to your navy, it is worth doing two separate fleets: a battle fleet with battleships and destroyers in and a sub fleet.

In order to have any chance of defeating the Allies (Britain and France) you must focus on building a formidable navy (Battleships, Destroyers and Submarines) and a air force.

By following these rules below, the chances of securing the fruits of war will dramatically increase and your journey towards global domination will be one step closer. As with our Soviet Union guide, I will provide some general rules that you should follow even if you decide not to adopt my military tactics.

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