: When you eventually execute the plan, these units receive a combat bonus (attack and breakthrough) based on how well-prepared they are.

: To make an enemy nation capitulate faster and ensure high compliance (access to their factories and resources) immediately after they surrender.

: Select your divisions and look for the yellow/orange bar next to their icons. This bar fills while they are stationary at the front line.

: You will see a countdown on the general's order icon. The plan can only be activated once this timer reaches zero. 4. Field Marshal Edition v1.12.7 Details

Naval invasions cannot be launched instantly; they require a "preparation time".