Deploying Troops In Boats: A Hoi4 Guide

To put troops in a boat in Hearts of Iron IV, you must first ensure that you have enough convoys. You can then move troops from one friendly port to another by right-clicking on the port icon. If you want to transport troops to a hostile territory, you will need to set up a naval invasion order. This requires obtaining naval superiority in the sea zone. Alternatively, you can paradrop to seize an enemy port and then move your troops across.

Troops can be moved from one friendly port to another

To move troops from one friendly port to another in Hearts of Iron IV, you don't need to load them onto ships manually. Instead, you can simply move them between ports. Here's how to do it:

First, make sure your troops are in a province with a port. Then, right-click on another port that you own or have access to through a treaty. Your troops will automatically load into transport ships from your pool and move to the destination port. Remember to ensure you have enough convoys available for the transport.

If you want to move troops to a port in a province you control but don't have direct access to, you can do so by first right-clicking on a port in a province near your troops, then shift-right-clicking on the port icon in a province near your destination, and finally shift-right-clicking on the destination port. Your troops will then embark and disembark automatically.

Alternatively, you can assign your troops to a battle plan that is overseas, and they will be transported to the relevant port automatically.

It's important to note that if you're reinforcing or moving troops non-aggressively, you might encounter issues with the troops taking a land route instead of using naval transport. In such cases, you can try manually selecting the port you want them to move to or setting up a frontline or defensive line to allow the pathing AI to use transports.

Keep in mind that moving troops by sea comes with risks. If you don't have control of the sea zones your convoys are travelling through, they may be intercepted and destroyed by enemy forces.

Set up a naval invasion into hostile territory

To set up a naval invasion into hostile territory in Hearts of Iron IV, you must first ensure you have naval superiority in the sea zone you intend to invade. Obtaining naval superiority will allow your troops to move safely and avoid being intercepted by the enemy. It is also important to research landing techs, as this will increase the number of divisions you can include in your invasion plan. Initially, without research, you may only be able to include a limited number of divisions in your invasion plan.

When planning your invasion, avoid landing directly on an enemy port. Instead, aim for a nearby tile and attempt to capture the port after landing. Keep in mind that as the game progresses, it will become increasingly challenging to execute a successful landing behind enemy lines. Additionally, if your forces fail to secure a port, they may become isolated and risk destruction if they lose combat.

To initiate the invasion, put your troops in a province with a port and then click on another port in the hostile territory you intend to invade. Ensure that you have enough convoys available for the transport. If you are unable to move your troops by sea, despite having access to ports, it may be due to a lack of naval superiority in the region.

It is worth noting that you can also send volunteers to support your allies, which should transfer automatically without the need for a naval invasion. Additionally, if you are simply transferring troops between your own ports or allied ports, you can do so without the need for a naval invasion plan.

Troops will load automatically into transport ships

You can also move troops to ports you control. Put the troops you want to move on a tile with a port, then right-click on the port symbol (the anchor) that you want them to travel to. If there is no land route available, the game will automatically use a naval transport method, provided there is a port at the destination.

If you are reinforcing troops in a friendly port, you can move them by starting in a friendly port and setting up a naval invasion. The transport ships needed are taken from your pool.

Troops can be sent as volunteers

To move troops by sea, you need to put them in a province with a port, then click on another port that either belongs to you or that you have access to via treaty. The troops will then load up automatically and move to the other port. You can also set up a frontline or defensive line to allow the pathing AI to use transports if the destination is sufficiently far away or overseas.

If you want to transport troops to a foreign territory, you need to perform a naval invasion or paradrop to seize an enemy port. Then, you can move any other troops across to that port. Make sure to take a naval base during the initial invasion, as you can only transport troops between bases.

Troops can be moved to ports you control

When assigning troops to a battle plan that is overseas, they will also be automatically transported to the required port. Additionally, if you have troops in a port province, you can right-click on another controlled port to move them there.

It is worth noting that if there is a viable land route between the origin and destination provinces, the troops may default to taking the land route instead of the sea route. In such cases, it is recommended to click on a port near the origin province, use the shift key while right-clicking on the port icon near the destination, and then shift-click on the destination province. This will ensure that the troops take the desired sea route.

By following these steps, players can effectively move their troops to ports under their control, utilizing both the game's automated systems and manual selection for efficient troop deployment.

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