Poland

[klinkvon13]

There was already just the similar topic last week, and same comments/complains about recent patch.

Anyway, at least with previous patch, easy peasy : https://crusaderping.wordpress.com/...conferences-oddities-hearts-of-iron-iv-1-4-2/
marching in defeated Berlin, marching in defeated Moscow

 

[Swordsman1219]

How do you build a 10 width division for Poland?

 

[Swordsman1219]

Does anyone have an answer to my question?

 

[Gunhound]

I haven't played Poland in Cornflakes yet, because I've been playing all of the updated nations.

As Poland I used to always give Germany Danzig, and then let them declare war on the allies. Once at war with the allies I would justify to retake my core state (Danzig). I would then declare war on Germany, join the allies and take over as much land as I can. I would annex as much of Germany as I could until Russia justifies for Eastern Poland. Then just to beat the Russians with the help of the allies if needed.

If you want to join the axis or the commintern I've found it to be much easier.

 

[Swordsman1219]

I haven't played Poland in Cornflakes yet, because I've been playing all of the updated nations.

As Poland I used to always give Germany Danzig, and then let them declare war on the allies. Once at war with the allies I would justify to retake my core state (Danzig). I would then declare war on Germany, join the allies and take over as much land as I can. I would annex as much of Germany as I could until Russia justifies for Eastern Poland. Then just to beat the Russians with the help of the allies if needed.

If you want to join the axis or the commintern I've found it to be much easier.

I've never joined the "bad guys" before, it gives me the heebejeebies (lol) What sort of division builds are strong and powerful nowadays?

 

[Rebel1776]

I've never joined the "bad guys" before, it gives me the heebejeebies (lol) What sort of division builds are strong and powerful nowadays?

So long as you also get the heebejeebies playing as Communists too, I guess I can empathize with your feelings on the matter.

 

[Swordsman1219]

So long as you also get the heebejeebies playing as Communists too, I guess I can empathize with your feelings on the matter.

I also get communist hebejeebies don't you worry

 

[Swordsman1219]

Back to my other question re: Poland. What division templates could I use to try and stem the bleeding/survive a bit?

 

[Vampiresoap]

I think the cheapest way to survive is to ally the commies. Use the soviets to advance your goals and then stab them in the back later on.

 

[Swordsman1219]

I think the cheapest way to survive is to ally the commies. Use the soviets to advance your goals and then stab them in the back later on.

But what about division templates?

 

[Vampiresoap]

The rule of thumb is building up the airforce first, and then roll out your medium tanks. Your standard infantry should be 20 width with artillery and anti-tank support. Just the minimum stuff to hold the line.

 

[Swordsman1219]

The rule of thumb is building up the airforce first, and then roll out your medium tanks. Your standard infantry should be 20 width with artillery and anti-tank support. Just the minimum stuff to hold the line.

So I need 7TP tanks and level I fighters? and what's a 20width division (is that the 7 INF +2 Arty?)

 

[Vampiresoap]

Yes to both questions. And get some CAS planes too! Those help with ground combat tremendously. Also, watch this following short video by Reman. He explains combat width pretty well there.

[HoI4] Why 40 Width Divisions Are Better Than 20 Width

 

[Swordsman1219]

So @Vampiresoap , I am a little confused still. (Please bear with me)
1. for Poland which is better 20w or 40w?
2. How do I build them in game? (Tell me how many INFs I need and arty or whatever else I need)
3. I get the AF part though

 

[Vampiresoap]

Hmm...first thing first, when you open a division template, can you find the stat that says "combat width"?

 

[Swordsman1219]

Hmm...first thing first, when you open a division template, can you find the stat that says "combat width"?

I can

 

[billcorr]

How do you build a 10 width division for Poland?

The template builder allows players to either build templates de novo, or modify existing templates.

It costs experience points (XP) to modify or build a 10 width infantry template, to include building a template consisting of 5 infantry battalions.

Open up the template builder and practice building a few templates.

If you need XP, give yourself 555 experience points by:

1. press the tilde key (looks like this: ~ )
2. pressing the tilde key will open up a chat box.
3. type the following into the chat box:

xp 555​

 

[Swordsman1219]

Hmm...first thing first, when you open a division template, can you find the stat that says "combat width"?

When I open the base Polish division of Infantry I see a recon unit on the side and 18 combat width. Back to my question, which is better for Poland 20 or 40?

 

[myzael]

If you're playing historically and not conquering anything before WW2 starts it's going to be quite hard to equip enough 40w infantry divisions to cover the front, let alone produce significant amounts of CAS or tanks.

 

[Swordsman1219]

If you're playing historically and not conquering anything before WW2 starts it's going to be quite hard to equip enough 40w infantry divisions to cover the front, let alone produce significant amounts of CAS or tanks.

I tend to try and conquer Lithuania and form the PLC, much good it does me lol.