Learn how to play Italy in Hearts of Iron IV from absolute zero! 🇮🇹
In this complete beginner guide, we take Italy step by step all the way to 1939, explaining every decision so new players can understand, copy and improve their own Italian campaigns.
In this video you will learn:
How to win the war in Ethiopia
– What to do on day one
– How to micro your divisions and use then to defeat the enemy
– How to secure a fast and safe victory without wasting manpower
How to fix Italy’s weak industry for the long term
– Best early civilian and military factory setup
– What to build first and what to avoid
– How to balance consumer goods and long‑term growth
How to use construction bonuses and focuses correctly
– Why infrastructure at the start is so important
– How to combine national focuses with construction for maximum speed
– Where to build factories, dockyards and infrastructure as Italy
How to navigate Italy’s massive focus tree
– The best paths for beginners
– Which focuses are traps and which are “must take”
– How to plan your focuses from 1936 to 1939
How to prepare your navy against the Allies
– Basic naval setup for beginners
– Which ships to focus on and which to ignore
– How to get ready for war in the Mediterranean
How to complete Mussolini’s missions
– Tips to finish each mission efficiently
– How mission rewards make your Italian campaign much stronger
– How to use these bonuses to snowball your power
Timestamps (adjust after upload):
00:00 Intro & Game Setup (Difficulty & Boosts)
01:15 War in Ethiopia: How to win fast
02:22 Research Slots: Priority Tech
03:12 Agency & Spies: Setting up your Intel
03:55 Fixing Italian Industry: Build Order
05:56 Naval Production: Finishing starting ships
06:30 Trade & Resources: Solving the Steel shortage
07:15 Focus Tree Path: Best route for beginners
07:43 Air Force: Early game management
08:42 International Market: Selling obsolete equipment
09:15 Mussolini Missions: Fulfilling