Having received positive feedback on my Swedish AAR, and waiting for the decision on what course of action to take there, I decided that Yugoslavia would provide an interesting minor power game. This AAR will be slightly different, as it will focus more on Yugoslavia itself and events relating to it, told with a national narrative, rather than be the observing diary type, that my Swedish AAR was. Hope you will enjoy it.
1936
January 1
Today, after heavy new years celebrations, the first plans for the "iron will" goals were set up. Yugoslavia should no longer be a minor power, ignored and scorned by the rest of Europe. It should stand proudly, brandishing a flaming sword of valour, won on the battlefields of the world.
I went over the reports of the army and were appalled. Not a single division is at full strength, equipment is outdated and our forces are not deployed properly.
Orders were issued immediately to bring all field divisions up to full strength, and to begin creation of new artillery weapons, to support our infantry units. All army units are to be deployed in a semi-ready status, where they can be marched into battle at very short notice. I decided that armoured units were the way to the future, and production of licensed FT-17 tanks were begun, to outfit a divisions worth of vehicles.
Where will Yugoslavia be headed ?
Can its economy support any military campaign at length ?
How solid will the Iron Will prove ?
1936
January 1
Today, after heavy new years celebrations, the first plans for the "iron will" goals were set up. Yugoslavia should no longer be a minor power, ignored and scorned by the rest of Europe. It should stand proudly, brandishing a flaming sword of valour, won on the battlefields of the world.
I went over the reports of the army and were appalled. Not a single division is at full strength, equipment is outdated and our forces are not deployed properly.
Orders were issued immediately to bring all field divisions up to full strength, and to begin creation of new artillery weapons, to support our infantry units. All army units are to be deployed in a semi-ready status, where they can be marched into battle at very short notice. I decided that armoured units were the way to the future, and production of licensed FT-17 tanks were begun, to outfit a divisions worth of vehicles.
Where will Yugoslavia be headed ?
Can its economy support any military campaign at length ?
How solid will the Iron Will prove ?
