A World of wAARmongerers II
January 1st 1936 - March 17th, 1939 Reich Perspective
UK cfeedback
Canada Alarm (Jan 2, 1936 - March 1, 1936)
France GI Tom
USA Darthmaur
USSR Mr. Bigglesworth
Italy Poki-Mo
Japan Jokerswild's evil AI clone
Germany DieFledermas
NOTE: 1 slot open (any country not listed)
1935
The winds of war once again blow across Europe. After a plebiscite vote, the Saar Basin is returned to German control from the League of Nations on March 1st. Hitler denounces the Versailles Treaty as a "slave treaty".
In October, Italy declares war on Ethiopia and siezes the capital on November 8th. The League of Nations impost sanctions 10 days later.
1936
The Nationalists, now in their 10th year of the war to unify China, initiatives an aggresive push into Sinkaing.
The Ethiopian incident ends on January 17th with the creation of Italian East Africa, Rome is ascendant.
In March, Germany re-occupies the Rhineland. The Allies are nervous but do nothing.
April 1st - April 17th The Italain-Albanian War
Italy declares war on Albania and engages in an amphibious assualt of Tirane. After 17 days of viscious fighting, King Zog flees to Greece. Albania is annexed by Mussolini.
July 18th - November 29th The Spanish Civil War
Civil War brakes out with Germany, Italy, and the USSR sending supplies and advisors. The UK and France send expeditionary forces called "Spanish Freedom Brigades" to support the Republicans. Italy sends infantry and luffewaffe elements to support Franco. The battle rages with both sides making great gains and losses. Madrid changes hands six times leaving only rubble at the end. The Spanish Navy, split down the middle, annihilates itself. The tide turns in October when UK expeditionary forces defeat Franco in Barcelona. It is then a steady inevitable decline until Franco flees into exhile in Portugal. The Republicans put down the rebellion on November 29th
On November 4th, FDR is re-elected as president of the United States. On November 26th, Sinkaing is officially annexed by the Nationalists and brought into "Greater China". Chaing Kai Shek demands that the Dali Lama join Tibet with China. The reply is simply, "no".
1937
Stalin sends millions to their deaths in the dark remote corners of the Ukranian hinterland in the 8 months between January 2nd and August 2nd.
February 29th - April 8th Russo-Persian War
Stalin, realizing the Allies are pre-occupied with German troops engaging in manuevers near the Belgian border, claims Tehran is executing bolshevik intellectuals and invades to "protect the workers of Persia". The Persian troops but up a valient fight but muskets and horses are little match for armor in the desert. The Battle of Tehran sees the first use of tactical bombing against a civilian population. On April 8th, the Shah concedes the inevitable and flees to America.
Fearing Comintern aggression, Germany and Italy form the Axis Alliance.
Saudi Arabia makes overtures to Russia for alliance. Hitler and Mussolini hold secret talks in Venice and decide this would be unacceptable.
April 24th - August 5th Arabian War
The Axis declares war on Saudi Arabia spearheaded by italian marines landing in Bahrain. Arabia Korps, consisting of Italian cavalry races towards Riyadh. The first battle of Riyadh is one by the Saudis. The UK announces support for the Saudis but gives little more than words. Riyadh falls to Italian forces on August 3rd and signs an armistice 2 days later, Italian Arabia is established.
Spain buts down an Anarchist revolt in Madrid on May 10th.
May 27th - June 2nd Finnish Summer War
In an act of futher naked Soviet aggression, the Russians blitz towards Helsinki. The Finns fight ferociously, displaying acts of courage not seen since the days of the Teutonic Knights. After a brief, albiet bloody conflict, the Finnish defenders of Helsinki are anihiliated, most choosing suicide over surrender. Stalin installed a puppet dictator who immediately requested annexation as socialist republic into the Union.
Under threat of extermination, the Dali Lama bows to China's demands on July 4th and Tibet joins Greater China without a shot fired. Emboldened, Chiang Kai Shek demands Mao Tse Tung to concede his mandate and join the China. Mao refuses.
On November 5th, Japan elects a far right Nationalist cabinet which immediately declares martial law. On November 6th, Japan declares war on Communist China. On December 3rd, Japan widens the conflict and declares war on Nationalist China attacking across the frontier. As 1937 closes, it is apparent Chinese tactics and material are hopelessly inadequet against the Imperial war machine.
1938
Great Asian War (November 6th, 1937 - )
All eyes are focused on Asia as Japanese aggression threathens to pull the world into war. The Royal Navy moves its Asiatic Fleet to protect Hong Kong while expedionary forces from India attempt to bolster the Nationalists. Throughout the year, the Japanese win battle after battle. Nanking falls on April 10th. The "Nanking Massacre" story runs on the front page of every U.S. newspaper. American pilots, calling themselves the "Flying Tigers" journey China and fly sorties from bases in Guiyang. Communist China is annexed by the Japanese on October 21st and Mao is executed after a show trial in Taipei.
On January 3rd, Lithuania joins the Axis. Hitler pressed the Austrian president to join the Greater Reich in March. The president, fearing German invasion, attempted a compromise and publicly announced his intention to join the Axis. Hitler, enraged at this feeble attempt to maintain autonomy, sent Lt. General Heinrich and his 10th Mountain dressed in Austrian "Brown Shirt" uniforms to surround the presidential palace in Vienna. On April 4th, Austria officially joined the greater Germany. On September 30th the Treaty of Munich is signed after Chamberlain assures the rest of the Allies this will appease Hitler. The Sudetenland becomes German soil.
On November 9th, fearing Axis and Commintern aggression, Oman agrees to join the Allies.
1939 (thru March 17th)
The Japanese continually make advances in China. As of mid-march, a full third of China is under Imperial control.
On March 15th, Czechoslavakia is dissolved with Bohemia being incorporated into the Riech and a new National Socialist Slovakia state joining the Axis. On March 16th, after being given several Slovakian provinces, Hungary joins the Axis.
As we close this chapter, this winds of war seem all but inevitable...
January 1st 1936 - March 17th, 1939 Reich Perspective
UK cfeedback
Canada Alarm (Jan 2, 1936 - March 1, 1936)
France GI Tom
USA Darthmaur
USSR Mr. Bigglesworth
Italy Poki-Mo
Japan Jokerswild's evil AI clone
Germany DieFledermas
NOTE: 1 slot open (any country not listed)
1935
The winds of war once again blow across Europe. After a plebiscite vote, the Saar Basin is returned to German control from the League of Nations on March 1st. Hitler denounces the Versailles Treaty as a "slave treaty".
In October, Italy declares war on Ethiopia and siezes the capital on November 8th. The League of Nations impost sanctions 10 days later.
1936
The Nationalists, now in their 10th year of the war to unify China, initiatives an aggresive push into Sinkaing.
The Ethiopian incident ends on January 17th with the creation of Italian East Africa, Rome is ascendant.
In March, Germany re-occupies the Rhineland. The Allies are nervous but do nothing.
April 1st - April 17th The Italain-Albanian War
Italy declares war on Albania and engages in an amphibious assualt of Tirane. After 17 days of viscious fighting, King Zog flees to Greece. Albania is annexed by Mussolini.
July 18th - November 29th The Spanish Civil War
Civil War brakes out with Germany, Italy, and the USSR sending supplies and advisors. The UK and France send expeditionary forces called "Spanish Freedom Brigades" to support the Republicans. Italy sends infantry and luffewaffe elements to support Franco. The battle rages with both sides making great gains and losses. Madrid changes hands six times leaving only rubble at the end. The Spanish Navy, split down the middle, annihilates itself. The tide turns in October when UK expeditionary forces defeat Franco in Barcelona. It is then a steady inevitable decline until Franco flees into exhile in Portugal. The Republicans put down the rebellion on November 29th
On November 4th, FDR is re-elected as president of the United States. On November 26th, Sinkaing is officially annexed by the Nationalists and brought into "Greater China". Chaing Kai Shek demands that the Dali Lama join Tibet with China. The reply is simply, "no".
1937
Stalin sends millions to their deaths in the dark remote corners of the Ukranian hinterland in the 8 months between January 2nd and August 2nd.
February 29th - April 8th Russo-Persian War
Stalin, realizing the Allies are pre-occupied with German troops engaging in manuevers near the Belgian border, claims Tehran is executing bolshevik intellectuals and invades to "protect the workers of Persia". The Persian troops but up a valient fight but muskets and horses are little match for armor in the desert. The Battle of Tehran sees the first use of tactical bombing against a civilian population. On April 8th, the Shah concedes the inevitable and flees to America.
Fearing Comintern aggression, Germany and Italy form the Axis Alliance.
Saudi Arabia makes overtures to Russia for alliance. Hitler and Mussolini hold secret talks in Venice and decide this would be unacceptable.
April 24th - August 5th Arabian War
The Axis declares war on Saudi Arabia spearheaded by italian marines landing in Bahrain. Arabia Korps, consisting of Italian cavalry races towards Riyadh. The first battle of Riyadh is one by the Saudis. The UK announces support for the Saudis but gives little more than words. Riyadh falls to Italian forces on August 3rd and signs an armistice 2 days later, Italian Arabia is established.
Spain buts down an Anarchist revolt in Madrid on May 10th.
May 27th - June 2nd Finnish Summer War
In an act of futher naked Soviet aggression, the Russians blitz towards Helsinki. The Finns fight ferociously, displaying acts of courage not seen since the days of the Teutonic Knights. After a brief, albiet bloody conflict, the Finnish defenders of Helsinki are anihiliated, most choosing suicide over surrender. Stalin installed a puppet dictator who immediately requested annexation as socialist republic into the Union.
Under threat of extermination, the Dali Lama bows to China's demands on July 4th and Tibet joins Greater China without a shot fired. Emboldened, Chiang Kai Shek demands Mao Tse Tung to concede his mandate and join the China. Mao refuses.
On November 5th, Japan elects a far right Nationalist cabinet which immediately declares martial law. On November 6th, Japan declares war on Communist China. On December 3rd, Japan widens the conflict and declares war on Nationalist China attacking across the frontier. As 1937 closes, it is apparent Chinese tactics and material are hopelessly inadequet against the Imperial war machine.
1938
Great Asian War (November 6th, 1937 - )
All eyes are focused on Asia as Japanese aggression threathens to pull the world into war. The Royal Navy moves its Asiatic Fleet to protect Hong Kong while expedionary forces from India attempt to bolster the Nationalists. Throughout the year, the Japanese win battle after battle. Nanking falls on April 10th. The "Nanking Massacre" story runs on the front page of every U.S. newspaper. American pilots, calling themselves the "Flying Tigers" journey China and fly sorties from bases in Guiyang. Communist China is annexed by the Japanese on October 21st and Mao is executed after a show trial in Taipei.
On January 3rd, Lithuania joins the Axis. Hitler pressed the Austrian president to join the Greater Reich in March. The president, fearing German invasion, attempted a compromise and publicly announced his intention to join the Axis. Hitler, enraged at this feeble attempt to maintain autonomy, sent Lt. General Heinrich and his 10th Mountain dressed in Austrian "Brown Shirt" uniforms to surround the presidential palace in Vienna. On April 4th, Austria officially joined the greater Germany. On September 30th the Treaty of Munich is signed after Chamberlain assures the rest of the Allies this will appease Hitler. The Sudetenland becomes German soil.
On November 9th, fearing Axis and Commintern aggression, Oman agrees to join the Allies.
1939 (thru March 17th)
The Japanese continually make advances in China. As of mid-march, a full third of China is under Imperial control.
On March 15th, Czechoslavakia is dissolved with Bohemia being incorporated into the Riech and a new National Socialist Slovakia state joining the Axis. On March 16th, after being given several Slovakian provinces, Hungary joins the Axis.
As we close this chapter, this winds of war seem all but inevitable...
