Like a total idiot I completely forgot to post this when it went out to media last week! Sorry about that guys, hope you still enjoy the screenshots.
New York (July 3rd 2009) – In anticipation of 4th of July, Paradox Interactive proudly presents a number of time appropriate screenshots taken from the hotly anticipated grand strategy game set during the period World War 2 – Hearts of Iron III.
The screenshots depict the beginning of the United States of America's involvement in the greatest conflict to afflict our world. Relive a time when an entire nation of men and women rose together to fight for freedom, liberty and democracy.
July 4th,1941
The US cabinet sat in office unaware that an impending attack in seven months time, on a "date which will live in infamy" would take place and push them into declaring war.
July 4th, 1942
With the US fully committed to military action, the huge untapped industrial capability of the United States swung into action, far out stripping the enemy's capacity to equip its own forces.
Among some of the new assets produced were the eagerly awaited Essex class carriers, the dependable Baltimore class cruisers, the first of the many P-51 Mustangs and Sherman tanks to roll off the production lines.
July 4th, 1943
A year later, would see the United States military sweep across the deserts of North Africa, kicking out the remaining Axis forces. The 15th Army Group would then be formed and prepared for the Invasion of Sicily, the first major Allied offensive on the European continent.
Six days later after numerous bombing and deception operations, troops on-board Western and Eastern Naval Task-forces would begin to storm the beaches as Operation Husky began.
July 4th, 1944
Another year would pass, marking the beginning of the end for the Axis powers in the west. Operation Overlord the largest amphibious assault in history would take place in June, providing a foothold in Northern France the allies would never relinquish.
On July 4, the 21st Army Group would have been preparing to expand the considerable beach-head already secured.
July 4th, 1945
With the war in the west now over, and the surrender in the east a mere month away, the United States could look back at a monumental transformation in its history. In less than four years it had become a great superpower. An effort made possible mostly by the collective effort of its people, its leadership and with the great strides made in the field of technology.
We hope you enjoyed this selection of new screenshots and wish you all a happy 4th of July.
New York (July 3rd 2009) – In anticipation of 4th of July, Paradox Interactive proudly presents a number of time appropriate screenshots taken from the hotly anticipated grand strategy game set during the period World War 2 – Hearts of Iron III.
The screenshots depict the beginning of the United States of America's involvement in the greatest conflict to afflict our world. Relive a time when an entire nation of men and women rose together to fight for freedom, liberty and democracy.
July 4th,1941
The US cabinet sat in office unaware that an impending attack in seven months time, on a "date which will live in infamy" would take place and push them into declaring war.
July 4th, 1942
With the US fully committed to military action, the huge untapped industrial capability of the United States swung into action, far out stripping the enemy's capacity to equip its own forces.
Among some of the new assets produced were the eagerly awaited Essex class carriers, the dependable Baltimore class cruisers, the first of the many P-51 Mustangs and Sherman tanks to roll off the production lines.
July 4th, 1943
A year later, would see the United States military sweep across the deserts of North Africa, kicking out the remaining Axis forces. The 15th Army Group would then be formed and prepared for the Invasion of Sicily, the first major Allied offensive on the European continent.
Six days later after numerous bombing and deception operations, troops on-board Western and Eastern Naval Task-forces would begin to storm the beaches as Operation Husky began.
July 4th, 1944
Another year would pass, marking the beginning of the end for the Axis powers in the west. Operation Overlord the largest amphibious assault in history would take place in June, providing a foothold in Northern France the allies would never relinquish.
On July 4, the 21st Army Group would have been preparing to expand the considerable beach-head already secured.
July 4th, 1945
With the war in the west now over, and the surrender in the east a mere month away, the United States could look back at a monumental transformation in its history. In less than four years it had become a great superpower. An effort made possible mostly by the collective effort of its people, its leadership and with the great strides made in the field of technology.
We hope you enjoyed this selection of new screenshots and wish you all a happy 4th of July.
