


Relive the historical challenge of a young industrializing nation trying to stay neutral in the face of German aggression or prepare for war by quickly arming to resist the war that is coming to your doorstep. Can the Swedish democracy avoid taking the side of its occupied neighbors, or will the government collapse in favor of monarchist or Fascist alternatives? In a world on fire, Sweden must also upgrade its obsolete forces so it can defend itself. Strong unions risk crippling unstable governments unless you can provide enough work. The richest of the Nordic nations, Sweden is well-suited to a path of vigorous neutrality and to serve as both an arms designer and arms trader. Or, if you prefer, write your own history, strengthening Fascist sympathizers who want a Greater Finland or pursuing a socialist path - with or without Soviet support. Though disadvantaged in air and armored forces, Finnish forces have a strong advantage on homeland defense, so you should prepare an army specifically designed for Finland’s terrain to fight invaders. Relive the defining moment of Finnish history, defying the odds in a war against a much more powerful Soviet adversary. This expansion to Paradox Interactive’s celebrated grand strategy wargame about the tumult of the years around the Second World War adds new focus trees and alternate histories for the northernmost nations of Europe, customization of weapons manufacturers, and new ways to take advantage of neutrality to profit your own citizens. Write a new history of the Nordic countries in Arms Against Tyranny, a new expansion for Hearts of Iron IV. Despite their size, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden have a chance to avoid conquest through clever diplomacy or fierce resistance. About This Content Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyrannyįour Northern democracies are seemingly helpless against nearby predatory dictatorships.
