Army uniforms distinguished by national emblem and Litzen collar tabs. Shoulder straps and collar patches indicated service branch (white for infantry, red for artillery). Uniforms often featured "Gott mit uns" inscription on belt buckles
Modern concrete pillboxes originated in German Army in 1916. Term likely derived from pillar boxes or medical pill boxes. Sir Ernest William Moir designed prefabricated machine-gun pillboxes
Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by five countries. Settled by Slavs in 5th-6th centuries, forming Great Moravia in 9th century. Territory became part of Hungary in 1000, then Ottoman Empire in 16th-17th centuries
Settlement dates back to Bronze Age as trading post at Mount Batten. Became market town of Sutton in 1254, renamed Plymouth in 1439. Plymouth Castle constructed in late 15th century to protect Sutton Pool
Germany is the most powerful country during WWII. Players can create special defensive divisions in HOI4. Four nations face Germany: Poland, Czechoslovakia, France, USSR
Germany invaded Austria in March 1938, welcomed by most Austrians. Sudetenland was annexed in September 1938, violating Munich Agreement. Poland fell in September 1939, marking start of World War II. Denmark and Norway were invaded in April 1940 for strategic reasons