The Worst France of All: Free France in HoI4

TLDRIn this video, we play as Free France and attempt to lose to Germany while strategically stalling to unlock key focuses and strengthen our government. We eventually launch a surprise attack on Italy in North Africa, crushing their army and securing the region. However, our defensive lines in Belgium crumble under pressure, and we struggle to hold on as Germany advances.

Key insights

🇫🇷Playing as Free France in HoI4 and attempting to strategically lose to Germany.

🗺️Launching a surprise attack on Italy in North Africa and successfully crushing their army.

🧱Strengthening our government and unlocking key focuses to prepare for the future.

Strategically stalling to unlock important focuses and gather national spirits.

🔴Struggling to hold defensive lines in Belgium as Germany advances.

Q&A

What is the goal of playing as Free France in HoI4?

The goal is to strategically lose to Germany while stalling to unlock key focuses and strengthen the government.

What is the significance of the surprise attack on Italy in North Africa?

The surprise attack on Italy allows us to crush their army and secure the region.

What do we focus on to strengthen the government?

We focus on key focuses, such as expanding citizenship and nationalizing key industries.

Why do we strategically stall in the game?

We strategically stall to unlock important focuses and gather national spirits before launching a surprise attack.

What challenges do we face in holding defensive lines in Belgium?

Defensive lines in Belgium crumble under pressure as Germany advances, making it difficult to hold on.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to playing as Free France and strategic goals.

06:59Launching a surprise attack on Italy in North Africa and securing the region.

09:59Strategically stalling to unlock important focuses and gather national spirits.

17:41Struggling to hold defensive lines in Belgium as Germany advances.