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To secure peace...prepare for war

Hearts of Iron 2 is the sequel to the most appreciated World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope ever made. As in its forbear, the map spans the entire world and allows you to play one of over 175 countries during the course of World War II. The game is completely revised with an updated combat system, a new map, revised and easy-to-use interface, new technology tree and hundreds of other updates and improvements.
At a time when mankind was still recovering from the war that was supposed to end all wars, their leaders and generals were preparing for yet another struggle. Once again the world finds itself on the brink of a great war. In Hearts of Iron II, you are the supreme ruler of your chosen nation during the tumultuous struggle of World War II. Play through the most dynamic period in history as democracy, communism and fascism clash in battles that will decide the fate of the entire world.

- Re-designed user interface enhancing the player experience as well as deepening the game play
- New political system with possibilities to change the political base of your country during the war

Dream of Air Superiority
The Boeing team is assigned to research the B29 Super Fortress.
Battle in the Pacific
Admiral Nimitz commands American aircraft carriers looking to avenge Pearl Harbor against the Japanese.
D-Day
Patton leads the charge as US, British and French troops storm Normandy. Germany's Atlantic Wall is breeched.

- Play at any frontline during World War II - more than 175 playable countries. Four major campaigns let you play the full course of the war, plus 15 battle scenarios including D-Day, Operation Barbarossa and The Ardennes Offensive.
- Division level military system to fight the war by land, sea and air.
- Detailed world map with more than 2,700 land and sea provinces.
- Mission-based command system allows concentrated attacks, shore bombardment, strategic bombing and much more.
- Deep diplomatic model simulates the intricacies of war politics. Join one of the three big alliances or create your own independent pact between nations.
- Innovative technology system with more than 350 different technologies to research.
- More than 12,500 real historical military and political leaders, with individual portraits and agendas.
- Co-operative multiplayer mode allows up to 32 simultaneous players to share countries or play against each other through a LAN or over the Internet.

- Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista
- Pentium III 800 MHz processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- 900 MB free Hard Drive space
- 8 MB Video Card DirectX Compatible
- DirectX compatible Sound Card
- DirectX 9.0 or higher (included on the CD)
- CD-ROM drive