Uncertain Years
The Wellington Times
August
On the 15th our great British friends nuclear team shows New Zealand’s scientists the new wonders of Laboratory Produced fission, this allows New Zealand to be able to further nuclear research, at a later date.
Later in the month, on the 27th Canadian soldiers demonstrated a brilliant rocket test showing our government basic rocket design.
Military
In June, the 5th Infantry division had a brilliant live fire demonstration of the newly produced medium mortar, it is planned that it will help defense plans even easier with its ranged attack.
October
On the 9th the newest product of New Zealand’s proud military is the Anti-Tank 30mm gun. This allows our troops to effectively deal with lightly armored trucks and light tanks.
November
Politics
In the United States, the long shot Alf Landon beat out the much beloved Roosevelt. And with this new president, the United States has fallen deeper into isolationism and refused to acknowledge the threat of Japanese aggression.
On the 27th the British showed us the latest in anti-aircraft research. The president was so impressed, he is rumored he is making these stations along the coast to warn against possible Japanese attacks.
December
On the 12th our ANZAC brothers led a dazzling display of their Airborne Warfare with a divisional sized paratroopers drop on the capital.
January
HAPPY NEW YEAR
As we enter the new year New Zealand is now much better then it was a year ago, with the Civilian Construction Corps finishing their work industrial effeciantcy has grown to meet the old standers, and exceed them!
On the 4th, South Africa demonstrated its capabilities of the Early Half-track Carrier, the president was so impressed with it, he order a divisional sized order places in a local South African arms manufacturer.
April
During a live fire exercise, the 1st Infantry division showed the capabilities of the 70mm infantry gun, capable of destroying attacking infantry units. Truly, our military might is as great as its ever been, depression or not.
On the 14th, the 6th Infantry division marched to join the 2nd NX Expeditionary force after spending 3 months in training, and is now fit for duty.
May
New Zealand repaid the United Kingdom when its military research team showed them the workings of the infantry gun 70mmm. They also made a stop in France to show them also, and Australia, before finally coming home.
August
WAR
Japan has declared war on Nationalist and Communist China on the 14th. The president has released this statement
“As of now, because of Japans aggression in the Pacific, we have cut off ALL diplomatic relations with Japan. They must know there are reproductions for their actions in the modern world. You cant simply declare war on another because you don’t like them.”
Japan's troops prepare to fire on oncomming Chinese.
November
Because of setbacks in the CCC improvements of territories, this years budget is expected to be lower than past years.
December
The 7th Infantry was finally completed on the 15th after an amazingly high amount of volunteers to fight against any possible Japanese attack in the future.
On February 10th, the British demonstrated their Assault Guns and Tank Destroyers during a live fire exercise, in which they gunned down several tanks from long distances.
On the 24th, the newly elected government slowed production on the new 8th Infantry division because of “lowered justification of rearmament in these times of peace”
April 1st
ANNEXED! Austria has joined the German Empire after being pressed by Hitler to join. This has overturned the balance of power in Europe, and now lets Europe’s two biggest fascist countries, Germany and Italy to have a direct land route.
August 25th the government decided to step up production of the 8th Infantry Divisions in direct relation to growing threat in Europe of Germany.
September 30th- From Germany comes news of the new Munich Treaty. This allowed Germany to have the Sudaten Line while leaving Czechoslovakia completely out of the negotiations. Due to this, they refused to give it up, and Germany quickly backed down and did not wish for a war. For now their seems to be an uneasy peace.
Neville Chamberlain declaring “peace in our time”
October 25 The Navy has grown stronger , with the construction of the HMZNS Leander finishing
The Leander, on its Sea Trials.
January, 1939
It has now been 3 years since the “New Deal” under President Savage was started. In those 3 years , we have seen rising aggression in Asiatic and European theaters.. Our land and naval forces have grown to a respectable amount. With a world war seemed to be in the not so distant future, this year can literally change the lives of billions of people. We hold our breath, and hope democracy can hold against the tyranny and oppression of Fascism and Communism In these coming years.
INDEPENDENCE GUARENTIED
From our offices in London, we have received word that Poland has been granted independence if Germany invades her, and has joined the alliance. With this, it seems the balance of power in Europe has been tipped back in favor the allies, for the time being.
August 24th, a Day to live in infamy.
Today, in Moscow and Berlin, Hitler and Stalin have signed the Molotove-Ribbentrop Pact, in which if Poland is invaded, they will carve it up amongst themselves. While Russia claims it is the rightful ruler of the Baltic states.
And today our navy has grown, with the completion of 2 Destroyer flotillas, capable of escorting our transports, or our cruisers
Latvia is ceded to Russia, as per Russian demands.
WAR!
On this quiet day of August 30th the Forces of Germany and her allies, have declared war on Poland after Poland reportedly attacked a German radio station. These reports are unconfirmed and are doubted to be truthful. In any case, the allies have declared war on Germany and her allies, as per the Polish Independence treaty (signed earlier this year). This statement was released by the president earlier today.
“We will not stand for this unnecessary act of war, and we have sent the 1st Cavalry Corps to Africa as we speak. As of now, rationing will begin again and supplies and new infantry divisions have began. Also, I have declared a state of emergency, and have re-instated the draft.
Lord help us though this , our darkest hour.”
New Zealand troops preparing for war.
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