Germany - HOI4 - Recovery and Spain

09 Dec 1937: Now that Armee Ost is fully trained I change its mission from garrison to border defence.
10 Dec 1937: We have to clamp down on the communists too.
17 Dec 1937: I need more rubber so I import it from France this time.
18 Dec 1937: I send all my captured aircraft to General Franco. Italy is sending troops but I can't because Germany is no longer fascist.
They have no choice in the matter.....
14 Jan 1938: I import more tungsten but from Sweden this time.
30 Jan 1938: Great! Formation Flying has been researched.
I choose to research Excavation II next.
10 Feb 1938: The focus Secure the New State is completed.
Now I shall concentrate on the Kriegsmarine by selecting Naval Rearmament. Note that this is a 35 day focus.
I appoint General Ludwig Beck to the OKW. The extra organization can be crucial on the battlefield.
15 Feb 1937: Improved Equipment Conversion arrives.
Oil Processing is next. We shall need much more oil soon and the Romania oilfields aren't big enough to satisfy our demand.
24 Feb 1938: New heavy weapons for the infantry are now available.
I research Signal Company I next. Signal companies increase the reinforcement rate in combat.
27 Feb 1938: All the damaged factories have been repaired so it's time to plan the construction of new CFs, MFs and Dockyards.
08 Mar 1938: I upgrade 4 more Infantry Divisions.
17 Mar 1938: Those 35 days went quickly.
Now part II with Naval Effort.
I also upgrade two more Panzer Divisions.
30 Mar 1938: I boost my Electronics Research by supporting Siemens.
31 Mar 1938: Improved Infantry Equipment I arrives. Another boost for my infantry.
Field Hospital I is researched next. Look at the benefits.
02 Apr 1938: The Republicans have won the Spanish Civil War. If they join Comintern it'll be fun for France and/or Italy.
Interesting development.
The effects of our civil war have been repaired and Germany is moving. Europe is still moving towards war and we need to be ready. Bis bald, guys :)

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