How to wage your first war?

Hey

Is there an formula i should follow to succeed my first war?

Like which kind of unit should i get for my planes/bombers and such to fight against the C3's? (to procees into WL1)

What kind off defenses should i attack? (can't find the interceptors) or does it show up once the war actually happens after declaring war?

I am having issues, help needed.

There are 2 guides that are several years old. The numbers may not be good anymore but the basic strategies should still work.

Do a search for "War Guide" looking in Subject line and Beginners.

There used to be a link on new countries for a Tutorial about the first war.