Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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No DLC required! If you're new to Hearts of Iron this is the video to start with.

For more detailed guides and tutorials, check out the Updated Beginner's Guide Playlist by@hammotimee!👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFkhGrDp_yRs3o6S_0ZqPdcOqkr1Gsngc

Check out @machiavellianstrategist's channel for more dedicated HOI4 tutorials, guides, and strategic insights 👉 youtube.com/@machiavellianstrategist

For advanced strategies and off the wall ideas on how to bend the rules of the game, check out@hatless_spider's channel 👉 youtube.com/@hatless_spider

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:38 Game Background & Setup
03:27 Map & HUD
06:17 Political Menu
09:52 Decisions
10:53 Research
13:45 Diplomacy
15:09 Trade
17:17 Construction
22:48 Production
25:33 Recruit & Deployment
31:19 Logistics & Officer Corp
34:16 The Army
42:13 The Airforce
44:58 The Navy
51:45 Supply
53:54 Winning Wars
54:57 Notifications & Setup
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