What if Denmark was NOT terrible?

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Denmark quickly surrendered in World War Two and focused on rebuilding its power by balancing welfare and warfare, expanding its empire through conquests and forming the Kingdom of Scandinavia. Through strategic naval invasions and military actions, Denmark successfully defeated Germany, the Soviet Union, and other nations, solidifying its control over the Baltic Sea region and establishing dominion over territories.

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  • Denmark's military strategy involves a balance between civilian economy and warfare, focusing on naval power and conquest to expand their empire while maintaining stability through welfare programs and political unity under King Christian The 10th.
  • Through bold naval invasion tactics, strategic encirclements, and successful engagements, Denmark effectively cuts Germany in half, conquers Italy, Greater Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria, culminating in control over the Baltic Sea region after defeating the Soviet Union in a successful campaign.

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  • How did Denmark's focus shift after World War Two?

    After World War Two, Denmark shifted its focus to civilian economy and fixing economic crises. The country aimed to balance welfare and warfare to maintain stability, reaffirming neutrality and political unity under King Christian The 10th. Denmark started building a navy with dockyards and convoys, lacking military industry but buying guns to strengthen its naval forces. The nation aimed to restore the Kalmar Union, proclaim Nordic unity, and expand its empire through conquests, emphasizing the importance of naval invasions and securing Swedish steel for strategic advantage.

  • What were Denmark's key strategies in warfare?

    Denmark's key strategies in warfare involved a focus on naval invasions, securing victory points swiftly for strategic advantage, and maintaining efficient supply positions and ports. The country aimed to knock out Swedish divisions, advance north rapidly, and annex Sweden while planning naval invasions on Helsinki and Turku. Formation of the Kingdom of Scandinavia and Nordic unity proclamation were crucial goals, along with preparing defenses against potential threats from Soviets and Germans through fortifications and troop deployment.

  • How did Denmark achieve military success against Germany?

    Denmark achieved military success against Germany by launching bold naval invasion strategies, capturing key cities like Berlin and Rostock, and expanding further into German territory. By encircling and eliminating German divisions, cutting Germany in half, and pushing towards the French border, Denmark effectively weakened German forces. The country also targeted Italy initially, swiftly eliminating the Italian Socialist Republic to pave the way for advancing on Munich, Vienna, and Nuremberg, trapping German divisions in the process.

  • What were Denmark's actions against the Soviet Union?

    Against the Soviet Union, Denmark successfully progressed in its campaign by capturing major cities like Stalingrad and Moscow, leading to the Soviet capitulation. The country negotiated peace deals and territorial acquisitions, including puppeting Germany and establishing control over the Baltic Sea region. By solidifying its dominance in the area, Denmark effectively expanded its influence and secured strategic advantages against both the Soviet Union and Germany.

  • How did Denmark's military approach evolve during the war?

    Denmark's military approach evolved during the war by focusing on motorized divisions for strategic offensives and defense, engaging in combat with overwhelming numbers in the air force but achieving success, and redeploying fighters to intercept potential attacks. The country also launched naval invasions with green air advantage, sacrificing divisions for the cause, and effectively cutting off Germany by reaching the Swiss border. By adapting its strategies and tactics, Denmark managed to navigate the complexities of war and emerge victorious in key battles and campaigns.

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Summary

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Denmark's strategic shifts in wartime and peacetime.

  • Denmark surrendered in World War Two after only 6 hours of fighting.
  • Denmark was defeated by the Prussians in the War of 1864, leading to a decline in power.
  • Denmark shifted focus to civilian economy and fixing economic crises.
  • The left branch of industry focuses on civilian economy and fixing negative modifiers.
  • The right branch focuses on warfare and forts, which are not preferred.
  • Denmark reaffirmed neutrality and focused on political unity under King Christian The 10th.
  • Denmark worked on balancing welfare and warfare to maintain stability.
  • Denmark started building a navy with dockyards and convoys, exercising and designing ships.
  • Denmark lacked military industry, so they bought guns and focused on building naval forces.
  • Denmark aimed to restore the Kalmar Union, proclaim Nordic unity, and expand their empire through conquests.

11:41

"Swift Naval Invasions Secure Strategic Victories"

  • Naval invasions must be activated at the start of war for swift action.
  • Securing Swedish steel is a priority to declare war and initiate naval invasions.
  • Victory points are crucial to capture swiftly for strategic advantage.
  • Supply positions and ports play a vital role in maintaining army efficiency.
  • Strategy involves knocking out Swedish divisions and advancing north swiftly.
  • Annexing Sweden and planning naval invasions on Helsinki and Turku are key steps.
  • Formation of the Kingdom of Scandinavia and Nordic unity proclamation are achieved.
  • Preparation for defense against Soviets and Germans involves fortifications and troop deployment.
  • Motorized divisions are designed for strategic offensives and defense.
  • Successful battles in Leningrad and southern Jutland lead to strategic victories against enemies.

23:51

Naval Assault and Air Superiority in Germany

  • Planning a naval assault on the tiles between Kiel and the front line in a pincer movement.
  • Researching and producing improved small air frames with the best engine available.
  • Danish air force engaging in combat with overwhelming numbers but achieving success.
  • Germany launching Operation Barbarossa despite being at war with the player.
  • Launching a naval invasion near Kiel with green air advantage due to German air force being elsewhere.
  • Losing three divisions in the naval invasion but considering it a sacrifice for the cause.
  • Redeploying fighters to intercept potential German attacks and prevent car bombings.
  • Successfully capturing Berlin and Rostock through a bold naval invasion strategy.
  • Expanding further into German territory, encircling and eliminating German divisions.
  • Reaching the Swiss border, effectively cutting Germany in half and pushing towards the French border.

35:37

Italian Socialist Republic Targeted in Military Campaign

  • Italy is the initial target for military action, with plans to eliminate the Italian Socialist Republic swiftly to pave the way for advancing on Munich, Vienna, and Nuremberg, trapping German divisions in the process.
  • Following the conquest of Italy, the focus shifts to Greater Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria, with peace deals and territorial acquisitions being negotiated, including puppeting Germany and establishing dominion over the Baltic Sea.
  • The campaign progresses successfully against the Soviet Union, culminating in the fall of Stalingrad and Moscow, leading to the Soviet capitulation and a final peace deal that solidifies Denmark's control over the Baltic Sea region.
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