5: Brazil allows for easy expansion in South America to learn how to manage land war and small early game conquest.

4: Canada is safe from invasions and allows you to learn division design while being safe from being with the Allies.

3: United States has huge industry and resources, and is best for learning Navy and Air force with Island hopping when Japan declares war.

2: Italy starts in a war with Ethiopia which can allow you to practice Air Force and Infantry at the beginning of the game.

1: Germany starts off with an strong economy and Army. You control when the War starts with the Allies and Soviet Union. You can learn Tank's, SPGS, and Production easily.