The realm rejoices as Paradox Interactive announces the launch of Crusader Kings III, the latest entry in the publisher’s grand strategy role-playing game franchise. Advisors may now jockey for positions of influence and adversaries should save their schemes for another day, because on this day Crusader Kings III can be purchased on Steam, the Paradox Store, and other major online retailers.
I guess many people probably would classify LT vz.34 as an LT, I think I actually mixed up vz.34 and vz.35, as the latter had thicker armor. It was quite hard for me to rework the tank techs for HPP (I've actually looked on it today), but I hope I got it relatively right. With some luck, you'll see reworked Czechoslovakia in the next HPP version!Point taken![]()
Warriors of the North said:Chapter 3: January-June 1938
I think this is great. I don't remember seeing a Swedish AAR in my brief time here (though I'm sure someone, somewhere must have), so this is quite a treat for me. I find it to be well-written and very easy to follow.Let me know what you think!
So it appears as if you're taking Sweden the route of the Allies. I always envisioned this was the path they would take (although the historic iron trade has always been a point of debate). I can't quite remember what book I read, it was a fictional dealing with "WWIII" where there was a chapter on a Soviet invasion of Europe and the Swedes got involved, although decimated by the Soviets, they put up a heroic fight and crippled the Soviet Union's forces involved in the process. I might rummage through my library and dig it out for future reference. Nevertheless, very interested to see what happens next as the war has begun in Europe even if you're not involved yet.To help command the expanding Swedish Army, a dedicated Army was formed for the south of the nation. Germany was quickly being seen as a greater threat than any other nearby nation (up to, and including, the Soviets) and the south was too close for comfort. It would be some time before enough troops would be raised to fill out the Southern Army, but having the command network in place was seen as a prudent measure.
I haven't been here long either, but I did look through old threads before I picked a nation...there have been only a handful of Swede AAR's for HOI. Glad you like mine!I think this is great. I don't remember seeing a Swedish AAR in my brief time here (though I'm sure someone, somewhere must have), so this is quite a treat for me. I find it to be well-written and very easy to follow.
Keep up the good work, and best of luck with the custom modding events. Let us know how it goes, whether you decide to implement them in the next update or not.
Glad you liked it! And yep, things are getting hotter, especially in China.Nice update, some internal stuff, some external stuff, fine with me!
Things are heating up all over the world now.
Allies seems like the only option really. Comintern has nothing to work with (at all) and Germany gave up, letting Britain swoop in. I think I'm actually fully in the Ally camp now, I just can't quite join due to my neutrality meaning there isn't a high enough threat against me (yet). That sounds like an interesting book too, might have to try tracking it down myself.So it appears as if you're taking Sweden the route of the Allies. I always envisioned this was the path they would take (although the historic iron trade has always been a point of debate). I can't quite remember what book I read, it was a fictional dealing with "WWIII" where there was a chapter on a Soviet invasion of Europe and the Swedes got involved, although decimated by the Soviets, they put up a heroic fight and crippled the Soviet Union's forces involved in the process. I might rummage through my library and dig it out for future reference. Nevertheless, very interested to see what happens next as the war has begun in Europe even if you're not involved yet.
Warriors of the North said:Chapter 3.1: June-December 1938
This I know. I pointed that out in the chapter actually 'none in the Swedish Command expected construction to begin for at least a couple years'Starting to build a BC with 1918 tech seems rather pointless as any new German ship will be at least 1936 tech, except of course the 2 old ones.
Another reason why a hypothetical BC is several years off. I need to have enough air cover first. The main reason it's even being researched is a storypoint...the Swedes don't expect to be in a war until its done. Most likely, when the war kicks off, attention will go back to heavy cruisers (or pocket battleships really).Yes, I am also worrying that the battlecruiser project is a luxury that Sweden can't really afford and perhaps doesn't need. The thing I think I would be most concerned about is having enough air cover to protect my naval bases - because there's probably nowhere that's beyond the reach of German naval bombers.
I certainly hope so.Nice going there. Hope the Swedish Navy can keep the country safe in the future^^....
Most likely true for the immediate future at any rate. No real way, other than sitting out the war until '41 or so (which I can technically do, since the Swedes are never attacked) for me to build new ships in time for the war. Thus, my production right now is mostly infantry with a couple ships being upgraded.I think th future of Sweden is in her Army and Air force rather than in the navy
As said above, Army is getting the lions share of the production at the momentHmmm a powerful navy could do good to protect Sweden but I still think the best route is a good defensive army.
YepDid you make the ship model yourself? Looks like a nice piece of work regardless.![]()
Warriors of the North said:Chapter 4: January-June 1939
Japan joined a few months ago in-game if I remember right.nice update! and how's far is Japan from the Axis?
Glad you like it!The Third World War: The Untold Story is the book, found it after a small dig through my library and found the sections! It's an okay (slightly above average read from what I recall).
I do like how, being Sweden in the prewar (lead up to the war) phase, you are primarily focusing on what else is going on in the world and how it relates back to you! Of course, I can't wait to see where you take Sweden once the world descends into war, which should be very soon!