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January 1936.
It was felt by the government that Sweden should stand out as a major industrial power in the new and more civilized Europe, along with their German neighbours to the south, and the massive Soviet Union to the east. Thus, a large number of low industry areas were chosen for further industrialization. Worries about possible Soviet aggression were largely ignored, the Swedish army being divided into 4 army groups, two to garrison the southern Sweden, one to function as a border unit near Finland, and a fourth to act as a mobile reserve force.

March 8.
Germany violated the Versailles treaty by reoccupying the Rhineland. While causing some worry, this did not seem to cause much concern amongst the major powers of the world. Most swedish citizens asked in a poll seemed to care little. "its Germany anyway, let them be where Germany is"

April 3
The Swedish army receives the first samples of the new 35mm antitank gun. This is the first genuine antitank weapon developed in Sweden, taking inspiration from the German 37mm guns. Army command states that this will effectively double the antitank firepower of infantry formations.

May 19
After some modifications, the 35mm gun is modified to be have a higher rate of fire, making it a suitable anti air craft gun. The new weapon is to be fielded as an infantry support weapon, providing air cover. The higher volume of fire is estimated render the weapon too inaccurate for direct antitank fire however.

July 15
After elections, a more nationalistic rightwing government takes control. National aspirations seem to be on the rise, as Germany seems to be recovering its broken economy.

July 18
Civil war breaks out in spain. Both Italy and Germany send troops and equipment to aid the nationalist forces, while the Soviet Union supports Republican forces.
Swedish public expresses great concern about this intervention in foreign affairs, and demands greater military security.

October 22
The first division of armoured vehicles is assembled. While causing great consternation to put so many tanks in a single division, it is estimated to be an effective way of employing armour, thus rendering it capable of operating as a highly potent shock force.
 
1937
Nationalist troops hold the north western part of Spain, while the Republican forces are spread thinly throughout the south and east.

February 7
A drug related scandal causes great publicity and severely reduces the popularity of the nationalist party, undermining their efforts to make economic reforms.

March 1
In Spain a nationalist offensive capture Tortosa, cutting the republican forces in half.

April 20
After tactical evaluations, it is felt that the success of an army relies on its infantry forces. The current armament of rifles, light machine guns and simple land mines are felt to be insufficient for a modern, mobile warfare.

June 8
In Spain, the nationalists launch several offensives, capturing ground from the hardpressed Republican armies.

June 14
After much concern and debate about the chance of possible Soviet aggression, it is decided to call in and deploy a division of the homeguard on Visby. While military protesters get some attention in the newspapers, the troops are posted there on a semi-permanent basis.

June 26
The Republican armies begin to falter and rout, their capacity to continue a war being ruined. Only pockets of resistance remain.

July 9
Nationalist Spain is victorious, establishing control over all of Spain after almost one year of bitter fighting.

July 21
The first submachine guns are issued to Swedish troops. The weapon is intended to be carried by squad leaders, to provide additional firepower during close quarter fighting. The elite mountain infantry are granted additional weapons in each company, for the company commander to issue as he sees fit, enabling him to form special shock units.

August 22
After many abandoned designs, the basic "Tankbreaker" antitank mine is accepted by the army. The mine can be used defensively, or applied to enemy tanks directly. During simulated military tests, a platoon manage to take out three tanks in urban terrain.

November
During this month, both Denmark and Finland buy quantities of the Swedish antitank gun, proving the soundness of its design.

December 4
Civilian medical research now permits for blood transfusions to be done safely. At a military evaluation, it is agreed after reviewing spanish civil war observations, that more powerfull long range artillery is needed to support the new shock elements.

December 8
In the east, Japan declares war on China. Swedish observers are despatched.
 
1938
January 30
The Japanese offensive into China have provided only very limited results. Initial observations are judged as largely worthless, since Swedish troops are unlikely to find themselves in similar terrain.

February 26
Japanese troops land in Shanghai, capturing the port after brief fighting.

March 5
Several reforms are made to Swedish tactics and strategies taught at military academies. Defensive tactics are focused on maintaining pockets of resistance around antitank and antiair gun nests, giving the infantry heavy firepower to enable it to break any incoming attack easily.
Observations in the eastern war leads military leaders to decide that better and more powerfull antitank weaponry is needed, after seeing chinese units unable to scratch their japanese aggressors tanks.

March 9
The forbidden Anschluss with Austria occurs. Waves of protests are voiced in Europe, but no action is taken.

April 1
The Japanese advance in the south, capturing several key provinces. The battlelines north of the Hwang Ho river are quiet.
One Swedish journalist are killed by a sniper, presumably Chinese.

April 21
A new 90mm howitser is accepted into service. The new artillery piece has excellent long range accuracy and firepower and will form the standard weapon for medium range artillery batteries. The main drawback is the high cost of heavy calibre ammunition.

April 29
Japanese assault forces land in Kowloon, opening a second beachhead. Swedish military specialists predict this will rapidly cause the Chinese forces to collapse.

May 26
After several weeks of negotiations, workers all over Sweden strike for better working conditions. Only grudgingly do the directors of the major weapon manufactoring companies fullfill the demands of the workers.

June 1
The Japanese have made only limited advances, their progress seeming hindered by the thick jungle. It is assumed that their lack of heavy artillery might be the main cause of these defeats.

July 8
A major offensive in the south allow the Japanese to connect their two southern beachheads, cutting off small chinese detachments.

July 12
As the Chinese pull back troops to deal with the new threat, forward elements of the northern Japanese armies reach the Hwang Ho river early in the morning.

July 23
Hwang Ho is crossed by light infantry forces in the cover of night, quickly subduing the weak Chinese resistance facing them. Specialists worldwide are astounded by the swiftness of the Japanese assault.

July 24
Prototype production finishes on a new 40mm antitank gun. The new gun is light enough to be quickly redeployed, but posses 43% higher muzzle velocity than the 30mm gun. The older guns are still to be used, however, the aim is set to replace 60% of the guns with the new model.

August 6
Very simple calculating machines are a reality in Stockholm from this day onwards. The machines are judged to have limited application outside of military and scientific matters, and are unlikely to ever see a broad appeal or use.

August 15
Major Japanese advances are reported in the east.

September 1
The joking newspaper headline All quiet on the eastern front, describe the last weeks very well. Generals wonder if the Japanese are preparing anything...

September 16
A massive Japanese offensive tears through the Chinese lines, linking the south and north fronts into one line. With the exception of some isolated pockets, all of eastern China is now in Japanese hands

September 24
A Chinese counter offensive manages to breach a hole in the Japanese front to the very south, almost capturing the vital port towns in Kowloon.

September 30
The Chechs unexpedtedly folds to German demands, and cedes the Sudetenland to Germany. Many express concerns about the German national socialist state becoming stronger almost by the day.

November 11
Several mine clearing and detection devices both for use by infantry and to be fitted to specialized vehicles are adopted. With this equipment, advances can proceed faster and more safely. Many military thinkers express a need to support armoured units with mobile infantry forces.


At the end of the year. the world is standing on the edge of war. Nationalistic forces are growing stronger everywhere, and tensions seem to rise on end.

Will the world be spared from the horrors of war?
Will Soviet aggression fall on the neutral Sweden ?
What role will Sweden play in a potential conflict ?
How will China fare in their brave struggle ?

Stay tuned :)
 
1939
January 16
The chinese counter offensive continues to the south, pushing back Japanese forces steadily. This causes great interest in military circles, though the conflict is viewed as more of a curiosity, than of actual value to the conduct of "civilized warfare"

January 25
Chinese infantry divisions overrun the Japanese military positions at Kowloon, capturing several Japanese ships in port.

February 23
Inspired by their victories, the Chinese offensive swings north, forcing the retreating invaders to fight for every inch of ground they wish to retain.

March 15
At midnight, the Chechs, in the face of extreme pressure has to no choice but to fold and cede large portions of their country to the Hungarian fascist government. The remaining Slovakian nation becomes an ally of Germany, entering what is called the Axis. Socialists all over Sweden protest in the streets against this outrage, and signs of "Free Slovakia" can be seen in many places, the public, and particularly amongst leftwing students, having the impression that Slovakia is no longer a free nation.

At 23.00, Poland, feeling threatened by the growing axis strength, joins the United Kingdom in a military alliance. Military specialists speculate that this will allow them to fight a two-front war against Germany and their Slovakian allies, something that they will not have the resources to do effectively.

March 19
Germany demands Poland to cede the province of Danzig, though this is rejected. A young politician suggests that a neutral swedish peace preserving force be sent to Poland to deter hostilities from happening, but there isnt any popular backing for this.

March 24
The province of Memel is claimed by, and ceded to Germany. Great concern is voiced when nazi propaganda papers are found in a Swedish high school. The so-called Peterson case will be a mainstay in Swedish media for the following few days

March 26
An increasingly aggressive Italy claims and annexes Albania.

April 1
The war in the east have died down into static trench fighting. Most observers are recalled, it being felt that little more can be learned, and that, as with the great war, little more will happen.

April 15
The Swedish engineer Hatmarson unveils the first prototype of a new halftracked armoured vehicle. Capable of deflecting rifle and machine gun fire, this vehicle will enable small squads of infantry to move alongside armoured vehicles, and protect them from close assault. If need be, the halftrack can even be mounted with a simple aircooled machine gun for fire support.

May 1
All quiet.

May 27
The Japanese launch a small, concentrated offensive, regaining some of their lost ground in the south east. It is estimated that the Chinese will quickly recover this, allthough journalists have spoken of a defeatist spirit in the chinese commanders ranks.

June 16
Fighting their way through desolate plains terrain in the far north of China, the Japanese infantry once again show their tenacity and stubborness.

June 21
For a period, redesigns have been going on, of the existing 90mm howitsers, and this day, a new and more long ranged 100 mm field artillery piece is fired for the first time.
Proving to be a very accurate gun, it is estimated to be too heavy and bulky for infantry support, and will rather be used to add long range firepower for artillery batteries. The weapon is considered to be a great asset, particular to defensive positions.

June 22
A 15 mm rifle is finally adopted by the army after several weeks of testing. While only a small number has been purchased, each infantry platoon is to be issued one of the new antitank rifles.
Capable of penetrating light steel plating at considerable range, the weapon is expected to be a powerfull tool.

June 23
After extended fighting, Japanese infantry units finally push the Chinese forces out of the mountain range in the Xianyang province.

July 11
Pushing onwards west, the Japanese reach the Huang He river, far west of Hwang Ho. Here, they halt to regroup and allow their supply units to catch up.

August 3
A surprise attack repels the Japanese troops from their newly gained positions, and pushes them away from the riverbank. Several old monasteries are located in this region, whose sentimental value may explain why the Chinese did not choose to stay at the strategically more defendable river.

August 24
A pact known only as the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact is signed today. While largely unknown, Swedish diplomats in Moscow and Berlin report back that large numbers of troops are being mobilized. While on his way to his embassy apartment, one diplomat in Russia is cornered and questioned heavily by Russian military police.

August 29
Latvia is absorbed and annexed into the Soviet Union. This causes great concerns about possible Soviet aggression and expansion, and it is discussed whether or not to call up more divisions of the home guard.

August 30
After a brief exchange of demands and rejections, Germany and Slovakia go to war with Poland, thus dragging along Great Britain, France, Canada, Australia and several other smaller nations.
The Swedish prime minister declares that Sweden will stay neutral, allthough he does say that as a civilized nation, Sweden cannot keep isolated from this incident forever.

War is upon the world.
 
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1939
September 6
The Axis grows stronger as Hungary join Germany, adding their strength to the so-far untested Axis warmachine

September 7
German armoured formations break through the Polish border guard units and reach the Visla river.

September 10
Danzig falls to German troops after a brief but intense fight. Several Polish divisions are left with no choice but to surrender.

September 12
The province of Torun is overrun, giving the German invaders positions very close to Warsaw, enabling them to direct long range artillery fire towards the city.

September 14
While the world is watching the struggle in eastern Europe, the Soviet union absorbs and annexes Lithuania, despite strong protests from Finland and Norway.

September 15
Bulgaria joins the Axis. Several 40mm antitank guns are supplied to Poland by the Swedish government, as a sign of their sympathy for their cause. While this causes some uproar from pro-axis elements, the common population is pleased.

September 17
After fierce fighting, Lodz falls to the German forces. German armour are reported to operated in close assault formations, serving as a devastating shock weapon. This tactic is studied closely by military observers.

September 21
Sweden is ravaged by some of the worst weather in many years, with pouring rain and fierce thunderstorms.

September 22
Germans continue to advance despite Polish attempts to stem the tide. In the west, the Allies do nothing to attack Germany, allthough several expeditionary forces have landed in France and are preparing for combat.
Tacticians speculate that a small offensive into southern Germany might be under preparation.

September 25
Rather than fighting their way across the Bug river, the Germans advance along it, punching eastwards.

September 30
Warsaw falls, after heroic resistance by the local Polish army groups and several hastily drafted "peoples defenders" companies.
Polish chief in command announces that he will fight, despite the fall of the capital.

October 3
Romania joins the Axis, putting nearly all of middle and eastern Europe under German military leadership. While Italy remains uncommitted, it is seen only as a matter of time before they make their move. Several demonstrations today urge Sweden to enter the conflict.

October 4
In the east, after weeks of inactivity and trench fighting, the Japanese renew their offensives, fighting west, alongside the Yangtse Kiang river
In Europe, more than half of Poland is now in German hands. Slovakian expeditionary forces have been reported among the German units, but seem to primarily provide garrison duties.

October 8
After regrouping, the Germans push east of Warsaw, moving to engage the remaining Polish forces. Swedish foreign minister says that "they will stop only after destroying the entirety of the Polish fighting strength.. thats how Germans think"

October 14
Late at night, German forces cross the Bug river, overrunning the lightly defended province of Ostroleka quickly.

October 18
Under heavy fire, the Niemen river is crossed, capturing the north east province of Grodno. In Sweden, a pro-war rally is disturbed when an unknown hitman fires two gunshots, though failing to injure his target

October 19
The soviet union absorb Estonia. The Swedish government declares that any further aggression from the Soviet Union will be met with military resistance.

October 23 and 24
Remaining Polish military forces disintegrate and rout, leaving no chance of any organized combat action

October 25
Germany annexes Poland. War in eastern Europe is over

October 27
The German-Soviet agreement is unveiled as eastern Poland is ceded to the Russians. It seems that Germany has a secure eastern front now.

November 5
After urging from several tacticians, Swedish military doctrines change to let commanding officers operate closer to the frontlines, often accompanying reinforcing units, to give them more direct control and feel of the battle. Specially modified halftrack vehicles are issued for command transportation

November 7
Yugoslavia, after some national unrest, joins the Axis. Swedish prime minister declares "war is coming on a scale we have not seen yet"

November 14
After making outrageous claims, the Soviet Union declares war on Finland. Finnish troops begin to mobilize.

November 20
With 87% votes for, and 11% against, the Swedish government declares that it will fight to preserve Finnish freedom and to contain further Soviet aggression. Posters with 'No More" are put up at local recruitment offices.
Two Swedish army groups are to be sent to Finland to assist their nordic brethren. The 1st Exp Corps, under Field marshall Thornell, consisting of 4 infantry and 2 armoured divisions, and the 2nd Exp Corps, under general Edholm, consisting of 3 infantry and one elite mountain infantry division.
The 1st corps will move to mid finland, to be deployed where it might be needed most, while the 2nd corps will be prepared for a northern offensive against Russian ground.

The two remaining army groups, comprising 3 divisions each will provide a defensive force to repel any Soviet aggresion against Swedish soil.

Naval units will be deployed in a defensive pattern to prevent naval attack or invasion.


Sweden is at war!

How will the attack on Murmansk go ?

Will Finlands defenses hold ?

What about the war in Europe ?

Are the Swedish troops prepared to fight against the Soviet hordes ?

Stay tuned!
 
nice workl:D
 
1939
November 20
Per Sylvan is appointed chief of the Swedish army. Since the war in Finland is estimated to primarily a defensive one, discouraging communist aggression, his thoughts on defensive actions are estimated to be of great value.
A large number of 30mm antiair craft guns are supplied to Finnish garrisons to provide air cover.

November 21
The 1st Intervention Corps is formed, consisting of one infantry division with large numbers of antitank guns attached to them. The corps, under Lieutenant General Holmquist will function as a flexible reserve force in Finland.

November 30
Soviet troops break through the trenchlines at Viipuri, finnish troops fall back to take up positions near Helsinki. Several medical teams are sent to Finland to assist both army and civilian hospitals during the conflict.
Of particular fame is the young nurse Louise Anderson, who quickly becomes a newspaper favourite with her stunning looks and selfless dedication to the cause.

December 10
With the eastern war static and unmoving in its trenches, and German and French troops staring at each other in Europe with little action, it is hoped that these wars may be over quietly with no further conflict.

December 17
The Axis powers declare war on Belgium and Luxemburg. Military specialists assume the Germans to be doing a rerun of their WW1 plan of assaulting through Belgium.

December 20
Despite a brave fight, Luxemburg is overrun and its armies dissolved.

December 25
The Belgian province of Arlon is captured by advance German mobile forces.

December 26
The German reich announces the annexation of Luxemburg. more than half of Belgium is reported to be in the invaders hands

December 28
Rumours of a news years truce is dashed as a Soviet offensive advance in mid-finland and capture the province of Joensu.

New years eve. December 31
Over the radio, the Swedish prime minister urges everyone to spend 2 minutes in quiet contemplation of the troops that will soon be fighting in the winter war, to keep their families and brethren free from Soviet oppression.
 
1940
January 3
Further evidence is uncovered of the German-Soviet alliance rumoured, as Romania cedes its border provinces to the Soviet Union.

January 4
Heavy Soviet bombing runs against the northernmost Finnish positions.

January 8
The 1st expeditionary corps reaches its destination in southern Finland. The corps is ordered to proceed to Tampere with no hesitation as Soviet assaults can be expected any time.

January 9
2nd Expeditionary corps reach border near Murmansk. Assault planned to be executed on January 21 after a brief period to regroup

January 18
Scouts report large Soviet forces being moved south. The 2nd Exp is ordered to abandon preparations and redeploy south to prevent Finnish lines being over run.
The 1st Exp reaches its destination. After consultation with Finnish high command, it is decided to deploy the green Swedish troops in Helsinki as a defensive force.

January 20
Germans advance into France along the coast, capturing Lille after prolonged fighting.

January 27
A soviet offensive comprising 13 divisions punch through Finnish defenses near Mikkeli, forcing a general withdrawal. The 1st Intervention corps is issued orders to dig in, to prevent forces in Helsinki being encircled.

January 28
German forces capture Sedan, broadening their frontline.

January 29
The long awaited day occurs. The Soviets launch an offensive against Helsinki with 9 divisions. The 4 defending divisions under Mannerheim dig in in front of the city, wishing to avoid civilian casualties where possible.

February 1
During an armoured assault, one Finnish division is reported to have suffered so heavy casualties, it can no longer be considered capable of combat actions.

February 2
Swedish 1st Expeditionary arrives in Helsinki, performing a flank attack against the unprepared Soviet forces. The appearance of their allies, greatly infuses the Finnish defenders with morale.

February 4
While the Nordic forces are pushed nearly to a breaking point, the battle is won at a heavy cost. Soviet forces withdraw in the late evening, with over 50% of their forces casualties or prisoners of war. Swedish losses are relatively light by comparison, most divisions having suffered 15-20% of their troops and equipment rendered ineffective for combat.
Finnish losses were horrific, the defending divisions reduced to effective strengths of about 30% of their prebattle numbers.
Despite the massive losses, the battle is hailed as a victory, with Swedish battalions being deployed to cover the gaps in the line.

February 5
German advances continue along the French coast, with limited resistance.

February 7
Throughout the day and the following, heavy Soviet air raids bombard the northern Finnish lines, in many places reducing trenchlines to collections of frozen shellholes.

February 8
Breakthroughs in medical research cause great excitement in the homeland. The new medicine, labelled Penicillin, is immediately shipped to the front lines. In Europe, the Netherlands, after much public support for the allies, decides to declare war on Germany and enter the conflict.

February 10
Scouts report large Soviet movements near Helsinki. Troops are put on maximum alert and ammunition storages are increased.

February 11
Axis forces invade the Netherlands from the south, pushing through to the Maas river.

February 12
The soviets launch a dual offensive, hitting both Helsinki and Jyvaskyla further north. Helsinki is attacked by 10 divisions, though their morale is very low, with large numbers deserting or routing after initial contact with Swedish armoured patrols.

February 14
After two poorly planned frontal assaults, Soviet forces are withdrawn from Helsinki. Swedish losses are light, with the exception of the 1st infantry division and 2nd armoured, both having sustained moderately heavy losses during counter-attacks.

Half of the Netherlands are overrun by rapidly advancing German armour.

February 15
The Finnish garrison in Jyvaskyla are victorious, though with heavy casualties sustained.
In Stockholm, workers in non-military industries are given the day off, to celebrate the victory against the communist threat.

February 19
German forces assault and capture vital cities in the Arnhem province. Dutch military forces are estimated to have collapsed.

February 21
Fierce rainstorms break out over most of France, producing miserable conditions for troops on both sides. In Finland, the weather is cool and clear, with dry conditions.

February 22
A company performing maintenance duties on defensive works suffer several casualties from a Soviet air raid.

February 25
The Soviets launch their 3rd offensive against Helsinki. The 6 Swedish and 3 Finnish divisions are attacked by a total of 15 Red Army divisions, including several armoured.

February 27
Nearly 20% of the Soviet offensive forces near Helsinki are estimated to have been rendered incapable of further offensive action. Nordic losses are slightly over 5%.

Further north, the Soviets succeed in a surprise offensive against Kajaani. The 2nd Exp corps are ordered to dig in and prepare for the anticipated enemy assault on their position.

It is decided to increase intervention forces by an additional two divisions of infantry.

February 28
Under heavy artillery cover, Soviet forces fall back from Helsinki. Allthough armoured vehicles suffered substantial losses, overall, the nordic troops fared well. Much of the victory is attributed to the brilliant Swedish anti tank guns.

In Europe, the Netherlands is finally overrun, leaving the Germans fighting a one-front war again.
 
1940
March 2
A naval expedition is despatched to land the newly formed 2nd Intervention corps consisting of an elite mountain division, in Talinn, to capture Soviet air fields. The fleet is however, intercepted by Soviet naval forces, including 2 battleships and a number of destroyers. The engangement lasts for 10 hours before the Russian navy withdraws with heavy damage sustained.
Jyvaskyla is hit by another offensive. The rough terrain conditions prevent Swedish reinforcements to be moved up quickly, allthough several teams of snipers and scouts are serving on the front lines, earning themselves considerable renown.

March 3
A massive submarine attack inflicts heavy ship damage to the Swedish fleet, sinking several transports. The naval operation is suspended after 6 hours of fighting. It is decided to reform the 2nd Intervention as a regular infantry force of 2 divisions.

March 4
Finnish reports indicate that the forces at Jyvaskyla were repelled from their defensive positions early in the morning. This causes great concern in Nordic ranks, as this puts the Soviet forces within striking distance of the Swedish supply lines.

March 7
The 2nd Intervention corps is finally reformed and sent to Finland. The corps receives the nickname of "the undaunted" as their commanding officer proclaims to newspapers: "We fear not tanks, nor bullets, nor the planes in the sky. The only thing to make us tremble is the quality of the Soviet vodka!"

March 8
Deciding to test the Russian defenses, the 1st Expeditionary corps is ordered to assault Viipuri. Any gains can be exploited by a follow up wave of Finnish ski infantry.

March 10
Temperatures drop dangerously, as massive snowfalls commence in most of Finland.

March 13
Faced with much heavier resistance than anticipated, the Viipuri assault is abandoned.

March 15
Feeling a need for a stronger presence to be able to break the onslaught of Russian units, a 3rd Intervention corps is assembled of 1 infantry division, supported by assault elements of the mountain division originally intended to go to Talinn. The troops are marched off, almost immediately.

March 18
2nd Intervention reach northern Finland. Recon aircraft report in excess of 15 enemy divisions across the Kemijoki river to the south-east. The corps digs in to defend supply lines.

March 27
The Soviets launch their so-far largest offensive against Helsinki. No less than 24 divisions begin to move, after a devastating 12 hour, shock bombardment. As the shellshocked defenders scamper out of their dugouts, they quickly realize that this may very well be the decisive battle of the war.

Along the 6 Swedish divisions, stands 5 Finnish divisions. With Mannerheim relocated to oversee defenses elsewhere, the relatively inexperienced Thornell is in command of the Nordic forces. The 1st Intervention corps is ordered to force march to assist the defenses.

Things look very bleak.
 
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1940
March 28
The 3rd Intervention corps reach Finland and are immediately ordered south to assist combat operations.

March 29
In Helsinki, the snowfalls cease, giving the Soviet air force perfect weather to launch several punishing attacks.
Despite several hit and run attacks by Finnish ski infantry, losses continue to mount with little effect on the Soviet offensive.
Nordic casualties close to 20%.

March 30
Forced into Helsinki proper, bitter street fighting ensues as the Soviets swarm through holes in the Nordic lines. Contact with several companies are lost in the confused fighting, leading to intense casualties on both sides. Morale is critical. Some observers and medical staff are evacuated to avoid capture.
In the north, the province of Seinajoki is captured by Red army units after a brief fight. The 2nd Exp is ordered south to prevent the troops at Helsinki from being cut off.

April 1
At midnight between March 31 and April 1, the 1st Intervention corps reach Helsinki, allthough in the bitter street and trench fighting, their long range antitank guns are of little use.

April 2
The black day
At 5 AM, Thornell gives the general order to withdraw from Helsinki. 2 Swedish and 3 Finnish divisions have disintegrated, the few remnants being captured. Swedish losses in armoured vehicles exceed 220, forcing one armoured division to be dissolved.
At home, most are too stunned to comprehend the event completely. Commanders at the northern fronts are unsure of what to do, sticking to their default orders of digging in.

At 11 AM, the Finnish and Swedish governments agree to cease hostilities, the Soviets receiving limited territorial gains in east Finland.
Swedish troops are to be withdrawn from Finnish territory over the next couple of weeks, as military thinkers analyze the event intensely.

Thornell is hailed for his tenacious defense of the foreign capital and several vows f brotherhood between Swedish and Finnish soldiers are made.

The war is over, though in Europe it continues.


What course will Sweden take now ?

What ambitions do Russia have ?

Can the Allies hold out ?

Stay tuned
 
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great job

This is a great AAR, it's deifinatly one of the best i have read ) keep up teh great work, you've inspired me to try to play as finland/sweedend/norway
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