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Very impressive. Go on...

Its tricky: The first ("Reich") Empire was the first mordern german state: 1871-1918 (Kaiser Wilhelm I + II). The new republic("Weimarer Republik") was named also "Deutsches Reich". 1918-1933 (Reichspräsident Ebert + Hindenburg). Hitler counted his new "Reich" as the third in the line. 1933-1945 (Reichskanzler Hitler, Hindenburg died 1934, then Führer) M. Thatcher was afraid of a new 4.Reich after the unification 1991... But nothing happend. cu hands

As a german i can say that almost all members of the SS and Waffen SS were soldiers AND criminals. The KZ guards and Einsatzgruppen behind the frontline killed millions of innocent people. Jews (~6000000), partisans, civilists.... and so on. Wittman was perhaps a "good fighter"(he did his "job" well) but he played definitly in the wrong team.

Here some info from http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements has recently been undermined by high unemployment, rising maintenance costs, and a declining position in world markets. Indecision over the country's role in the political and economic integration of Europe caused Sweden not to join the EU until 1995, and to forgo the introduction of the euro in 1999. Aided by peace and neutrality for the whole twentieth century, Sweden has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits. It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a skilled labor force. Timber, hydropower, and iron ore constitute the resource base of an economy heavily oriented toward foreign trade. Privately owned firms account for about 90% of industrial output, of which the engineering sector accounts for 50% of output and exports. Agriculture accounts for only 2% of GDP and 2% of the jobs. In recent years, however, this extraordinarily favorable picture has been somewhat clouded by budgetary difficulties, high unemployment, and a gradual loss of competitiveness in international markets. Sweden has harmonized its economic policies with those of the EU, which it joined at the start of 1995. GDP growth is forecast for 4% in 2001. GDP - real growth rate: 4.3% (2000 est.) GDP - per capita: purchasing power parity - $22,200 (2000 est.) GDP - composition by sector: agriculture: 2.2% industry: 27.9% services: 69.9% (1999)

France; Lost. Of course. Today a very protective state, -like it was back in the 1930:s. Afraid ofGermany, dont like the influential US culture. France is a protector of france, a superpower wanna-be while Jean-Marie LePen roames the street and insist on keepin it...french. ---- I dont think so. France was in the same situation like Britain. On the one hand they won the war but on the other hand they lost their colonies (india, north-africa...). The economy was damaged for the next few years. Germany´s industry was completly destroyed after war. The Marshall plan helped (in the 50s)to develop the natural potential as an european powerhouse. Of course 82 million germans wanted start a new life...(UK+F=110million inhabitants) Today western europe is a kind of a big nation family. 12 countries have the same money yet. This is a really historic step for the "old continent". But there is no german plan to dominate europe. That is bullsh*t! All europeans(and germans) want to live together in harmony. The European Union is a new kind of international subject. Not a state and not a confederation. Its a successful instrument(since the last 50 years) to solve problems in europe and in its neighbourhood. The most countries in eastern europe ask(-ed) for membership. 2004 the first wave will join(eg poland, cyprus(southern part), slovenia, czech and malta). Europe presents itself more and more as a unit towards the US, russia, china and japan. It plays an important role in the present world and its influence will grow constantly. And that is the best way to manage the dangerous and unknown future! My opinion as a german who studies politics and history in Muenster.

Swiss as a possible axis target? After destroying one of the two armies they surrender and you get 275mpp. Perhaps some sweet vitamins for italy?

To solve this you might change the game pic from guns to rockets after reaching tech level 2?

In the game are no french "real" paritzans included like in russia or yu. Right! But the french resitance can represented by disupting some operate axis moves because they destroy bridges or railsways...

It can be wrong but i think the intro music is from the pc strategy game "Art of War:Vol 1". Possible or not??

I missed railway guns a little bit in the game. Germany developed the biggest guns ever ie "DORA" with 80cm caliber. But there were smaller guns too. Its a good idea to replace them in the later game(1943/44) by the german rockets like V1/V2... :cool: This is much more realistic than rockets from the beginning!

I think the european area is very good created. But i have some probs to recognize the american continent. I would wish my subs can siege all american cities and harbors on the east coast ie new york, halifax... Perhaps the east coast from canada till florida and the bahamas as a base like malta? :cool:

I ordered this nice game yesterday. When can i exspect the "Postboten"? hands