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I'm sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but why in Hearts of Iron 2 is the German Flag the "black-white-red tricolour" and not the "Nazi Flag".
 

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It's not actually outright illegal, but I guess Paradox doesn't want to take any chances.

If wikipeida is right, it is in fact outright illegal (link)

And I suggest you read up, on the forum rules. But not be deterred that your thread is likely to get closed. This is a great community if you like paradox games.
 

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It's only legal to show it in educational or historic contexts. Games are not considered either under German law (being considered toys), and thus the Swastika is illegal.

It would also cost too much for Paradox (or other game companies) to create separate releases, one for Germany and another for the rest of the world, and Germany (plus the other countries that ban the Swastika) are too big markets to ignore.
 

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The question has been answered, so that's enough on this topic.
 
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