The Wookiee said:
I thought engineering brigades speeded things up? That's why I always attach them to my HQs...
If I am playing Germany, I build 4HQ right away. With the one I start with and the one I get from Austria, that gives me 6HQ. I believe that is enough to serve Germany through the whole game. The pictures our buddy has shown us demonstrate that you can get by with only two HQ.
I like to attach engineering brigades to my HQ. That makes them move faster. It also adds to their already high defense and toughness. I also have them attached to several infantry/engineer divisions, usually 5 per HQ. I also have a set of three inf/art for added firepower to the assault. They move slower, so they are more useful for defense. At this time I also have 9 armor/eng divisions.
Yes, I am another one who loves engineer brigades. I really like that +1 speed and the defense/toughness bonus is just gravy.
I have discovered something, but I do not know how to attach a screenshot to a post. I may be an idiot and everybody else knows this already. Here is is:
You can plan your assault! DUH! You do not have to wait 24 hours to give your armor units a new territory to attack if you plan ahead! Just right-click the territory you want to attack and order the attack. Then shift-right-click the territory you want your unit to proceed to next, and so on. You can plan the annexation of Poland right from day one!
Bonus: You can get an ETA for your final destination.
You can coordinate that you get your objectives at about the same time. I have a screenshot showing my plan for Barbarossa, but I do not know how to post it.
Also: If it is going badly and your units need to organize or wait up for others, you can cancel the orders.
I just thought you guys would be interested.