Germany

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**Germany** is a Regional Power (Great Power as **Nazi Germany**) in Europe and later in Africa. Germany is the leader of the Axis Powers and is a member of NATO and the Union. Nazi Germany is a powerful empire that brought most of Europe to its knees. By the 1939 conquest Nazi Germany annexed Austria and Czechoslovakia. During the 1943 conquest Nazi Germany has control over most of Europe having conquered the Low Countries, the Balkans, Poland, Denmark, Norway, France and French North Africa and even parts of the Soviet Union.

Following their defeat Germany lost their military, however due to tensions brought by the 'Cold War', Germany was allowed to form the *Bundeswehr* under both Guderian and Manstein's leadership and eventually became a invaluable NATO member. During the Alien War, Germany lost control of Northern, Eastern and Southern Germany. They were, however, able to liberate parts of the Low Countries.

## Conquest

### 1939 Conquest

#### Normal

Germany during the early conquest (1939 and 1943) is very powerful but surrounded by enemies. It is kinda challenging but fun to play as Germany because you take in most of the damage from Allied countries and you have extremely overpowered generals making your job in Europe very easy. Germany has large invasion force ready to defend or attack as soon as you get into the conquest. The Soviet Union in Eastern Europe should be your main focus because they have the ability to call in a very powerful army of generals. The British in the west have a very strong air force that should not be underestimated. One of the good sides about Germany is it has one of the best generals in the game, especially Manstein, Guderian, Rommel, Donitz, and Leeb which means you won't need to many good generals from your headquarters to take on Europe. Germany alone can easily take on multiple nations before falling into it's own crises. Germany during the 1939 conquest might be overwhelmed in the east by the Soviets later in the conquest or randomly invaded by the western nations by the sea, but if the other European powers come in action to help Germany, the country can overwhelm the Allied Powers. Italy is your strongest ally in Europe and has dominance in Africa, this can distract the Allied Powers and by time for you to conquer more land and maybe launch an invasion of the United Kingdom. Italy also has very powerful generals and they can come to your aid during your invasion of France which is recommended in this conquest. After you conquer Europe, which is really easy as Germany, you can go on and fight in Asia and even invade the United States and win the war.

### 1943 Conquest

#### Normal

Germany during 1943 has much of Europe and North Africa under its control so you will get lots of resources from both fronts. Germany in this conquest is just as advanced as the United States, meaning it has access to super heavy tanks and missiles but not nukes. Germany alone with an AI controlling it will fall sooner or later because of the large of of territory you have to keep an eye on. The best thing to do is prepare for a large Allied invasion and defend the Fatherland with all the troops the Reich has. Germany also during 1943 has ballistic missiles like the United States, meaning you can attack nations armies and cities from a distance. Germany has a overwhelming army on the eastern front in 1943 but so do the Soviets, so be careful and use your troops wisely. Germany has most of it's powerful generals in this conquest so it can be easy to grab resources from regions across the world. Like in 1939, Germany may have superiority in Europe and North Africa, but playing as them can be challenging.

### 1950 Conquest

#### Normal

Following its defeat at the hands of the Allies in World War Two, Germany lost pretty much all the gains it acquired in the 1943 conquest and is now reduced to its core territories (Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany and East Prussia), exactly like in the 1939 conquest. Not only that, Germany is now a neutral country, which means that it cannot be played in this conquest. The country gets started with Kesselring (Berlin), Manstein (Cologne), Guderian (Munich), Leeb (Vienna) and Dönitz (Königsberg) but it won't take any part in the confrontation between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.

#### Challenge

There is significant change regarding the units and generals as Germany gets started with Hermann Balck (Berlin), Manstein (Cologne), Guderian (Prague), Leeb (Vienna) and Dönitz (Königsberg), all of whom are fully upgraded and equipped with special medals enhancing their respective abilities. Although Germany remains neutral in this conquest, the country can this time be either declared war upon or be bribed to make it join your side (highly recommanded). The country's position right between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in Europe means that Germany will inevitably bear the brunt of the assault on either side, but their pool of top quality generals and units - particularly their Panzer commanders - will certainly make the balance of power swift in your favor, while giving the enemy a much harder time.

### 1960 Conquest

Germany returns as a playable country on NATO side, but it is arguably at its weakest. Indeed, it controls the same territories as 1939 and 1950, minus Austria (and the subsequent city of Vienna) and most of its starting genenerals. And this time, only Manstein (Berlin) and Schörner (Munich) are available at the beginning of the conquest, which greatly disadvantages Germany: like in the 1950 conquest, the country will bear the brunt of the Soviet invasion, but it has access to the most advanced rockets in the game but use your resources wisely. Germany during the Cold War/ World War 3 conquest is only a regional power so you will have to build up its army and navy as quickly as possible. You have to defend Germany until the United States and other western powers arrive into the front against the Soviet Union.

### 1975 Conquest

During the Alien conquest, Germany which is still democratic, has control over its capital of Berlin. Germany will get an average amount of resources but does not have its powerful generals anymore. If you play as Germany during the conquest you will need mostly powerful generals on artillery or commandos. The aliens will try to attack you most of the time which makes it challenging, but you can still win as Germany.

## **Commanders**

Germany is home to the Berlin Military Academy. In addition, there are several German commanders who aren't featured in the Academy due to being IAP or added in the latest updates. These generals are Manstein, Hermann Hoth, Hermann Balck, Michael Wittmann, Bittrich, Kretschmer, Hartmann and Falkenhorst.

In the conquests, Germany has a variety of starting generals in 1939 and 1943.

In 1939, Germany has:

* Manstein
* Guderian
* Dönitz
* Model
* Göring
* Leeb
* Bock
* Student
* Keitel
* Greim
* Meyer
* Paulus

In 1943, Germany has:

* Guderian
* Rommel
* Model
* Dönitz
* Kesselring
* Bock
* Student
* Keitel
* Küchler
* Schörner
* Manteuffel

In 1950, although neutral and therefore unplayable, Germany has:

* Manstein
* Guderian
* Dönitz
* Kesselring
* Leeb
* Bock

In 1960, Germany has:

* Manstein
* Schörner

## **Territory**

Germany's territory is normal in 1939 but in 1943 they have control over most of Europe and Africa.

German Territories:

* Brandenburg"Berlin"Capitol city
* Prussia"East Prussia"isolated from the rest of Germany until invasion of Poland.
* Southern Germany, Munich as the main city in the south.
* West Germany, Cologne as the major city in the West.
* Vienna, Occupied Austria during 1939-1943
* Northwest and Southwest Africa during 1943
* Western Europe(1943)
* Belorussian, Ukraine, Baltic States(1943)

Do note that Germany during the World War 3 scenario"Cold War" lost its 1943 territory after conquest of 1943 and now has its original borders in 1950-1960 and 1975 half of Germany is occupied.