Australia - HOI4 - Winter 1936/7

Nothing happened in January but in mid-February two items are in need of my attention. First our troops are finally receiving more modern weapons.
I'm using the vacant research slot for Improved Machine Tools.
Again months before we shall see anything arrive.
Secondly, the Never Another Gallipoli National Focus is completed.
Great news but what to choose next?
After careful deliberation I decide to take the democratic path. With luck Japan will decide to attack us in a few years and by then we shall hopefully be ready for them. Beforehand though they will be busy with China.
I have also accumulated another 150 PPs and use them to hire Jack Beasley, a war industrialist. That will speed-up MF and Dockyard construction.
There you see him in my cabinet below.  Note also that the blue bar in the Dominion box is much larger.
26 Feb 1937 brings a surprise. Poland and Romania have formed an alliance.
Both are non-aligned nations sandwiched between the Soviets and the Fascists.
Romania is guaranteeing the independence of four nations now despite not being able to adequately defend itself. Only Poland is returning the compliment. A crazy situation and I'm glad that Australia is nowhere near this mess.
It's the 1st of March now and I am glad to report that the 6th Infantry Division is finally receiving some equipment.
The Production stats are also looking good.
I'm finishing this post with the score card. We still have 4 points and are #35 in the world. That will hopefully change soon.
Ciao!


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