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A Brave New World Part 2
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Global News Report
THE WORLD WARS. Prague, Bohemia. The World Wars continue without abate across the globe, though the conflict seems to finally be reaching its climax. In both North America and Europe, it seems a plateau has been reached for the advances of various forces, and stalemate does not seem far around the corner. Elsewhere in the world, more decisive victories have emerged, as several nations have been forced from the global conflict. The turmoil sparked by the war seems to have lessened as nations have stabilized and war time governments have begun acquiring the resources needed for maintaining a nation during warfare. Food shortages seem to have been stopped as nations recover their losses and struggle to rebuild internal infrastructure. As before the scale of the conflict has allowed for the creation of separate special sections based on regional geography.
ECONOMIC REPORT. Saint Augustine, Florida. The stabilization of the war's fronts and the decline of the war overall in both scale and devastation has allowed for continued restructuring of the global economy. Demands for foodstuffs have declined to a slight margin, but overall prices remain high on the international market. The exploitation of conquered resources and industry has been launched in several countries which have mobilized the economies of their conquered foes to win the war against their remaining enemies. Others have continued the long and arduous path of reconstruction, rebuilding their nation from the travails of war. As before a list of all economic changes which took place this year is listed below:
Deseret: +1 EP
Empire of Louisiana: +1 EP
Texan Republic: +1 EP
United Collectives of North America: -2 EP
Argentine Collectives Federation: -2 EP
Chile: -2 EP
Socialist Union of South America: +1 EP
United Atlantic Cities: +1 EP
France: +3 EP
Portugal: -1 EP
Prussia: -1 EP
Republic of Italy: +2 EP
Russian Federation: +2 EP
Scotland: -5 EP
Rashid Arabia: +1 EP
Korean Empire: -2 EP
North American News Report
NEW FRANCE ELECTIONS CANCELLED. Occupied New Caen, Republic of New France. The occupied state of the Republic of New France has been concerned with the affair of elections for the Congress and executive branch. The New French government has pledged that elections will continue after the war, temporarily has placed the remnant of the nation's resources to military leader Jacque Lebeau, who has pledged to achieve victory as a member of the Allied powers. General Lebeau has pledged that the civilian government will have power returned to them upon the successful conclusion of the World Wars. The military has been mobilized to its fullest extent, as the country doggedly holds off the socialist scourge. (+1 Stability)
COUP ATTEMPT IN LOUISIANA. New Orleans, Empire of Louisiana. Concerned with the course of the World Wars against the United Collectives of North America, a cabal of military officers in the army of the Empire of Louisiana determined that they could better manage the course of the conflict. These leaders of the military determined to strike fast against the government and to establish a new regime in the place of the monarchy. The elected government was able to catch wind of the coup attempt well in advance, and was able to arrest the leading officers in charge of the effort. The main leaders have been imprisoned and await trail, though this has led to a minor purge of the armed forces, detracting from their efforts on the battlefield. (+1 Stability)
FARM REFORM RAISES IRE IN PENNSYLVANIA. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvanian government has begun a program of farm modernization and development within the nation, hoping to capitalize upon the failing global agricultural market. This has been much opposed by the local Amish population, who have found their lands occupied by the government and forced to work with more modern methods. They have found sympathy in the nation's newspapers and press, as newsreels depicting the plight of the Amish farmer enter into cuts before movies. The Pennsylvanian people have rallied in protests against the forced reform which has dramatically affected the lives of the very people who hold dear the initial traditions and culture of the country. (-1 Stability)
FIGHTING ENDS IN CANADA. Ottawa, Canada. The governments of Canada and Quebec have at last come to terms, ending the conflict which began the great World Wars back in 1933, nearly ten years before. Both sides came reluctantly to the table, under pressure from the Republic of New England and the Virginian Empire, as both countries publicly recognized the independence and sovereignty of each other. Both nations also agreed to respect the other's trading rights on the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. The Republic of New England and Virginian Empire have agreed to support this new treaty and peace by agreeing never to help one power attack or invade the other. Lastly, both nations have agreed to remain free and separate of other powerful alliances, such as the International Socialist Cooperative Group and the Co-Axial Pact of Nations. (+1 Stability for Canada and Quebec)
CALLS FOR CONSTITUTION IN QUEBEC. Quebec City, Quebec. The Quebecois have risen up to demand immediate reform and change within the country. Now that the nation's independence has been achieved, the population has called for immediate creation and ratification of a new democratic constitution. They have called for elections and new political parties have begun to form in order to exploit the change in politics. Popular opinion seems to be geared towards a New Englander style democracy, to better integrate the republic with the larger empire of which it is a part. Other issues include possible involvement in the expanding World Wars as the Allies open up new fronts against the United Collectives and the war escalated in South America. A good number of people believe that the government should repay the favors to the New Englander nation to help recognize the standing and status of the Quebecois nation within North America. (-2 Stability)
METIS UNREST GROWS. Winnipeg, Metis Republic. The Virginian hold upon the Metis Republic continues to slip as Socialist armies neared closer to Winnipeg. The Sauvage government has virtually collapsed as the Virginian Empire assumes more and more power over civil administration of the country. An attempt to free President Savauge from his condition of house arrest was met with failure as several would-be rescuers were gunned down by Virginian guards. This in turn sparked a riot in the streets of Winnipeg, leaving several hundred wounded or killed in the resulting Virginian retaliation. General Byrd has declared martial law across the Metis Republic, and the military has been mobilized, shutting down local militias and seizing weapons to prevent further unrest. (-1 Virginian Infantry Brigade, -4 Metis Infantry Brigades, -1 Metis Artillery Brigade, -1 Metis Manpower)
IROQUOIS SIGN UCNA TREATY. Mohawk, Iroquois Republic. Despite some support for the entry of the Iroquois Republic into the World Wars against the United Collectives and socialism, the Iroquois have managed to sign a treaty assuring peace. The Iroquois and UCNA have signed a nonaggression pact to last until 1968, as well as numerous other agreements. Among these is that the ports through the former Republic of New France will be open and tariff free for Iroquois exports and shipping. The United Collectives have also agreed to garuantee the independence of both the Iroquois Republic and the nation of Alaska after the war. The Iroquois political leadership has espoused the treaty as the first legitimate sign of hope and peace in North America since the onset of the war.
EXECUTION OF JAMES DAHL. New Orleans, Empire of Louisiana. James Dahl, having been found guilty of mass murder of Louisianan citizens, has at last been sent for execution of his sentence. In front of a large crowd and motion picture cameras, Dahl was hung in silence, not evening uttering last words when given a chance. Very few North Americans mourn his death, seeing it as a positive change for the majority of the continent. The population of New Orleans have celebrated the situation with festival of jazz and other excitement rejoicing in the death of one of the nation's worst enemies.
SPECIAL: World Wars in North America
NEW FRANCE FRONT. Juneau, Alaska. Heavy fighting continued this year between the Allies and Socialists in New France as Allied forces managed to launch a renewed offensive against the United Collectives' armies. Despite the heavy casualties and the risk of failure, the Allies have managed to retake Phillipesville from the socialists and even push south. This has proven as part of the overall Allied offensives for this year, from the Republic of New France to the Yucatan. The Allied armies have managed to keep the initiative despite a severe shortage of air support or other airpower. The Socialist armies are in full rout, and some Allied commanders believe that New Caen may be liberated by early next year.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 38 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 3 AVB-02 Brigades, 2 PA-3 Squadrons
Alaska: 2 Infantry Brigades
Swedish Empire: 6 Infantry Brigades
Republic of New France: 40 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades , 1 Taylor Brigade, 3 PPDA-38 Squadrons
METIS FRONT. Winnipeg, Metis Republic. The bloodshed in the southern Metis Republic has continued as the armies of the United Collectives push north in an effort to capture the capitol of Winnipeg. Virginian occupation forces have managed to contain the advance thanks to Canadian air support and overall air superiority in the region. The Metis people have caused growing problems, sabotaging Virginian supply lines and the war effort overall. The Collectives have been delayed throughout the year by the various Allied attacks along the Mississippi River and the overall airpower of the Allied powers. Late in the year Virginian counterattacks have blunted the overall offensives, though the fighting has led to heavy casualties for both sides.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 14 Infantry Brigades
Virginian Empire: 8 Infantry Brigades
ALGONQUIN FRONT. Fox Falls, Algonquin Nation. As part of the overall Allied offensive, fighting has escalated within the Algonquin Nation as Allied forces attempted to cross the Mississippi against the socialist armies. Casualties were inflicted heavily upon the Allied armies, but ultimately the socialist blocks upon the river line were overrun by larger numbers and overwhelming air firepower. The first bridges were built and the rest of the river line was ultimately secured by the Allies, as they fought tooth and nail for every scrap of land. The Socialists have been pushed back, but have managed to hold together their lines against the advance and the attack. The Algonquin government continues to struggle to hold the nation together as Allied forces push forward to liberate more of the nation.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 178 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Tank Brigade, 19 AVB-03 Brigades, 18 PA-3 Squadrons, 2 SUDB-01 Squadrons
Virginian Empire: 31 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 8 Murphy Brigades, 1 AS-Zero Squadron
Swedish Empire: 10 Infantry Brigades
Algonquin Nation: 28 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Canada: 11 AS-124 Squadrons
Republic of New England: 22 Infantry Brigades
BAJA FRONT. La Paz, occupied United Collectives of North America. Socialist and New Englander forces have been fighting a harsh war for control of the Baja Peninsula as Allied planes continued using bombers against Mexican cities. This changed as the year progressed and the socialists flooded in more fighters and planes to hold back raids, inflicting a heavy toll upon the bombers sent to hit the Mexican communities. On the ground, heavy fighting has continued to rage as Collective forces gain air superiority and bring the New Englander offensive to a halt. The socialist forces soon began pushing back toward La Paz, overrunning the most northern of the Allied air bases in the region. By the end of the year, the remnants of the New Englander army and navy were forced to withdraw from the peninsula back to their main bases in Central America.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 13 Infantry Brigades, 3 Anti-Brigades, 2 AVB-02 Brigades, 1 AVB-03 Brigades, 11 PA-3 Squadrons, 1 AFB-01 Squadron, 1 SUDB-01 Squadron
Republic of New England: 20 Infantry Brigades, 3 Marine Brigades, 8 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Air Brigade, 5 Oliver Mk2 Squadrons, 4 Thunderbird Squadrons, 5 Osprey Squadrons, 3 Falcon Squadrons, 3 Hawk Squadrons, 1 Kingfisher Squadron
TEXAN FRONT. Dallas, Texan Republic. Allied forces in Texas, continuing to outnumber the socialist army, have managed to launch a drive west, pushing against the armies of the United Collectives. The Allied armies have managed to inflict several defeats against the socialists, encircling some minor forces under Virginian leadership as the westward drive went. Some minor attacks were launched along the Rio Grande, but were easily repulsed by socialist forces along the river. The heaviest fighting continues as both sides struggle for dominance in the ongoing advance. The superior and larger size of the Allied armies has allowed the force to cross the northern part of the Rio Grande, pushing toward the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. In the skies, the strength of the Allied air arm has decisively gained control, greatly aiding in the drive to the west.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 101 Infantry Brigades, 5 Artillery Brigades, 3 Anti-Tank Brigades, 5 AVB-02 Brigades, 16 AVB-03 Brigades, 26 PA-3 Squadrons, 2 SUDB-01 Squadrons
Virginian Empire: 26 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 10 Murphy Brigades, 2 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 4 AS-124 Squadrons, 15 AS-Zero Squadrons, 3 Jaguar Squadrons, 4 Falcon Squadrons
Republic of New England: 30 Infantry Brigades, 1 Thunderbird Squadron, 1 Hawk Squadron
Empire of Louisiana: 57 Infantry Brigades, 2 AS-124 Squadrons
Texan Republic: 12 Infantry Brigades, 3 AS-124 Squadrons
Cuba: 2 Infantry Brigades
INVASION OF YUCATAN. Havana, Cuba. As the first stage of the Allied invasion of Mexico, a combined Louisianan and Cuban force landed in the Yucatan, striking deep into the territory. Mexican reinforcements were rushed to the front, holding back the advance, but barely, as the Allied armies drive west against the enemy. The invasion has done well so far, distracting the socialist armies from the main fronts to the north. The Cuban air force has managed to establish itself with the capture of the Yucatan, seizing the socialist air bases in the region, and using it to preserve the air power in the region. The invasion has gone well so far as the socialist forces trade territory for time as the Allies advance, as the fighting continues to advance deeper into Mexico.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 32 Infantry Brigades, 1 AVB-03 Brigade
Cuba: 5 Infantry Brigades, 1 Marine Brigade, 3 Jungle Brigades, 1 Oliver Mk2 Squadron
Empire of Louisiana: 40 Infantry Brigades
ATTACK ON MEXICO CITY. Mexico City, United Collectives of North America. A combined Allied force of New Englanders and Virginians have launched a fresh offensive into Vera Cruz, a popular raiding point for the New Englanders since the start of the war. This attack has proven significantly more successful than previous moves into the region, as the Allied forces breech socialist defenses around the ruined city and drive inland once again. As soon as the invasion began the United Collectives immediately deployed as many troops as possible to contain the assault. Regardless, the Allies have managed to push all the way to be within artillery range of the socialist capitol. The socialists have only barely held back the advance as Allied forces get closer and closer into the outskirts of Mexico City.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 94 Infantry Brigades, 2 AVB-03 Brigades, 3 PA-3 Squadrons
Virginian Empire: 56 Infantry Brigades, 3 Murphy Brigades, 2 AS-Zero Squadrons
Republic of New England: 6 Infantry Brigades, 4 Marine Brigades
WAR IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC. Los Angeles, United Collectives of North America. Throughout the year fighting continued in the eastern Pacific Ocean between the Republic of New England and the United Collectives. The two fleets have continued to be at each other's throats as the fight continues onward, and the New Englanders struggle to come to grips with the enemy's main battle fleet. The year started well as the New England navy was able to use their new Albatross planes to scout out the various ships spotted across the seas, allowing for better tracking and sinking of the socialist vessels. This edge disappeared as socialist ground forces overran the New Englander bases in La Paz and the rest of the Baja Peninsula. The New Englander navy was forced to withdraw back to the Panama region, having fallen under threat of air attack by the socialist planes.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 4 Destroyers, 3 Light Cruisers, 2 Heavy Cruisers
Republic of New England: 1 Destroyer, 1 Light Cruiser, 1 Heavy Cruiser
THE WORLD WARS. Prague, Bohemia. The World Wars continue without abate across the globe, though the conflict seems to finally be reaching its climax. In both North America and Europe, it seems a plateau has been reached for the advances of various forces, and stalemate does not seem far around the corner. Elsewhere in the world, more decisive victories have emerged, as several nations have been forced from the global conflict. The turmoil sparked by the war seems to have lessened as nations have stabilized and war time governments have begun acquiring the resources needed for maintaining a nation during warfare. Food shortages seem to have been stopped as nations recover their losses and struggle to rebuild internal infrastructure. As before the scale of the conflict has allowed for the creation of separate special sections based on regional geography.
ECONOMIC REPORT. Saint Augustine, Florida. The stabilization of the war's fronts and the decline of the war overall in both scale and devastation has allowed for continued restructuring of the global economy. Demands for foodstuffs have declined to a slight margin, but overall prices remain high on the international market. The exploitation of conquered resources and industry has been launched in several countries which have mobilized the economies of their conquered foes to win the war against their remaining enemies. Others have continued the long and arduous path of reconstruction, rebuilding their nation from the travails of war. As before a list of all economic changes which took place this year is listed below:
Deseret: +1 EP
Empire of Louisiana: +1 EP
Texan Republic: +1 EP
United Collectives of North America: -2 EP
Argentine Collectives Federation: -2 EP
Chile: -2 EP
Socialist Union of South America: +1 EP
United Atlantic Cities: +1 EP
France: +3 EP
Portugal: -1 EP
Prussia: -1 EP
Republic of Italy: +2 EP
Russian Federation: +2 EP
Scotland: -5 EP
Rashid Arabia: +1 EP
Korean Empire: -2 EP
North American News Report
NEW FRANCE ELECTIONS CANCELLED. Occupied New Caen, Republic of New France. The occupied state of the Republic of New France has been concerned with the affair of elections for the Congress and executive branch. The New French government has pledged that elections will continue after the war, temporarily has placed the remnant of the nation's resources to military leader Jacque Lebeau, who has pledged to achieve victory as a member of the Allied powers. General Lebeau has pledged that the civilian government will have power returned to them upon the successful conclusion of the World Wars. The military has been mobilized to its fullest extent, as the country doggedly holds off the socialist scourge. (+1 Stability)
COUP ATTEMPT IN LOUISIANA. New Orleans, Empire of Louisiana. Concerned with the course of the World Wars against the United Collectives of North America, a cabal of military officers in the army of the Empire of Louisiana determined that they could better manage the course of the conflict. These leaders of the military determined to strike fast against the government and to establish a new regime in the place of the monarchy. The elected government was able to catch wind of the coup attempt well in advance, and was able to arrest the leading officers in charge of the effort. The main leaders have been imprisoned and await trail, though this has led to a minor purge of the armed forces, detracting from their efforts on the battlefield. (+1 Stability)
FARM REFORM RAISES IRE IN PENNSYLVANIA. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvanian government has begun a program of farm modernization and development within the nation, hoping to capitalize upon the failing global agricultural market. This has been much opposed by the local Amish population, who have found their lands occupied by the government and forced to work with more modern methods. They have found sympathy in the nation's newspapers and press, as newsreels depicting the plight of the Amish farmer enter into cuts before movies. The Pennsylvanian people have rallied in protests against the forced reform which has dramatically affected the lives of the very people who hold dear the initial traditions and culture of the country. (-1 Stability)
FIGHTING ENDS IN CANADA. Ottawa, Canada. The governments of Canada and Quebec have at last come to terms, ending the conflict which began the great World Wars back in 1933, nearly ten years before. Both sides came reluctantly to the table, under pressure from the Republic of New England and the Virginian Empire, as both countries publicly recognized the independence and sovereignty of each other. Both nations also agreed to respect the other's trading rights on the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. The Republic of New England and Virginian Empire have agreed to support this new treaty and peace by agreeing never to help one power attack or invade the other. Lastly, both nations have agreed to remain free and separate of other powerful alliances, such as the International Socialist Cooperative Group and the Co-Axial Pact of Nations. (+1 Stability for Canada and Quebec)
CALLS FOR CONSTITUTION IN QUEBEC. Quebec City, Quebec. The Quebecois have risen up to demand immediate reform and change within the country. Now that the nation's independence has been achieved, the population has called for immediate creation and ratification of a new democratic constitution. They have called for elections and new political parties have begun to form in order to exploit the change in politics. Popular opinion seems to be geared towards a New Englander style democracy, to better integrate the republic with the larger empire of which it is a part. Other issues include possible involvement in the expanding World Wars as the Allies open up new fronts against the United Collectives and the war escalated in South America. A good number of people believe that the government should repay the favors to the New Englander nation to help recognize the standing and status of the Quebecois nation within North America. (-2 Stability)
METIS UNREST GROWS. Winnipeg, Metis Republic. The Virginian hold upon the Metis Republic continues to slip as Socialist armies neared closer to Winnipeg. The Sauvage government has virtually collapsed as the Virginian Empire assumes more and more power over civil administration of the country. An attempt to free President Savauge from his condition of house arrest was met with failure as several would-be rescuers were gunned down by Virginian guards. This in turn sparked a riot in the streets of Winnipeg, leaving several hundred wounded or killed in the resulting Virginian retaliation. General Byrd has declared martial law across the Metis Republic, and the military has been mobilized, shutting down local militias and seizing weapons to prevent further unrest. (-1 Virginian Infantry Brigade, -4 Metis Infantry Brigades, -1 Metis Artillery Brigade, -1 Metis Manpower)
IROQUOIS SIGN UCNA TREATY. Mohawk, Iroquois Republic. Despite some support for the entry of the Iroquois Republic into the World Wars against the United Collectives and socialism, the Iroquois have managed to sign a treaty assuring peace. The Iroquois and UCNA have signed a nonaggression pact to last until 1968, as well as numerous other agreements. Among these is that the ports through the former Republic of New France will be open and tariff free for Iroquois exports and shipping. The United Collectives have also agreed to garuantee the independence of both the Iroquois Republic and the nation of Alaska after the war. The Iroquois political leadership has espoused the treaty as the first legitimate sign of hope and peace in North America since the onset of the war.
EXECUTION OF JAMES DAHL. New Orleans, Empire of Louisiana. James Dahl, having been found guilty of mass murder of Louisianan citizens, has at last been sent for execution of his sentence. In front of a large crowd and motion picture cameras, Dahl was hung in silence, not evening uttering last words when given a chance. Very few North Americans mourn his death, seeing it as a positive change for the majority of the continent. The population of New Orleans have celebrated the situation with festival of jazz and other excitement rejoicing in the death of one of the nation's worst enemies.
SPECIAL: World Wars in North America
NEW FRANCE FRONT. Juneau, Alaska. Heavy fighting continued this year between the Allies and Socialists in New France as Allied forces managed to launch a renewed offensive against the United Collectives' armies. Despite the heavy casualties and the risk of failure, the Allies have managed to retake Phillipesville from the socialists and even push south. This has proven as part of the overall Allied offensives for this year, from the Republic of New France to the Yucatan. The Allied armies have managed to keep the initiative despite a severe shortage of air support or other airpower. The Socialist armies are in full rout, and some Allied commanders believe that New Caen may be liberated by early next year.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 38 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 3 AVB-02 Brigades, 2 PA-3 Squadrons
Alaska: 2 Infantry Brigades
Swedish Empire: 6 Infantry Brigades
Republic of New France: 40 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades , 1 Taylor Brigade, 3 PPDA-38 Squadrons
METIS FRONT. Winnipeg, Metis Republic. The bloodshed in the southern Metis Republic has continued as the armies of the United Collectives push north in an effort to capture the capitol of Winnipeg. Virginian occupation forces have managed to contain the advance thanks to Canadian air support and overall air superiority in the region. The Metis people have caused growing problems, sabotaging Virginian supply lines and the war effort overall. The Collectives have been delayed throughout the year by the various Allied attacks along the Mississippi River and the overall airpower of the Allied powers. Late in the year Virginian counterattacks have blunted the overall offensives, though the fighting has led to heavy casualties for both sides.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 14 Infantry Brigades
Virginian Empire: 8 Infantry Brigades
ALGONQUIN FRONT. Fox Falls, Algonquin Nation. As part of the overall Allied offensive, fighting has escalated within the Algonquin Nation as Allied forces attempted to cross the Mississippi against the socialist armies. Casualties were inflicted heavily upon the Allied armies, but ultimately the socialist blocks upon the river line were overrun by larger numbers and overwhelming air firepower. The first bridges were built and the rest of the river line was ultimately secured by the Allies, as they fought tooth and nail for every scrap of land. The Socialists have been pushed back, but have managed to hold together their lines against the advance and the attack. The Algonquin government continues to struggle to hold the nation together as Allied forces push forward to liberate more of the nation.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 178 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Tank Brigade, 19 AVB-03 Brigades, 18 PA-3 Squadrons, 2 SUDB-01 Squadrons
Virginian Empire: 31 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 8 Murphy Brigades, 1 AS-Zero Squadron
Swedish Empire: 10 Infantry Brigades
Algonquin Nation: 28 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Canada: 11 AS-124 Squadrons
Republic of New England: 22 Infantry Brigades
BAJA FRONT. La Paz, occupied United Collectives of North America. Socialist and New Englander forces have been fighting a harsh war for control of the Baja Peninsula as Allied planes continued using bombers against Mexican cities. This changed as the year progressed and the socialists flooded in more fighters and planes to hold back raids, inflicting a heavy toll upon the bombers sent to hit the Mexican communities. On the ground, heavy fighting has continued to rage as Collective forces gain air superiority and bring the New Englander offensive to a halt. The socialist forces soon began pushing back toward La Paz, overrunning the most northern of the Allied air bases in the region. By the end of the year, the remnants of the New Englander army and navy were forced to withdraw from the peninsula back to their main bases in Central America.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 13 Infantry Brigades, 3 Anti-Brigades, 2 AVB-02 Brigades, 1 AVB-03 Brigades, 11 PA-3 Squadrons, 1 AFB-01 Squadron, 1 SUDB-01 Squadron
Republic of New England: 20 Infantry Brigades, 3 Marine Brigades, 8 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Air Brigade, 5 Oliver Mk2 Squadrons, 4 Thunderbird Squadrons, 5 Osprey Squadrons, 3 Falcon Squadrons, 3 Hawk Squadrons, 1 Kingfisher Squadron
TEXAN FRONT. Dallas, Texan Republic. Allied forces in Texas, continuing to outnumber the socialist army, have managed to launch a drive west, pushing against the armies of the United Collectives. The Allied armies have managed to inflict several defeats against the socialists, encircling some minor forces under Virginian leadership as the westward drive went. Some minor attacks were launched along the Rio Grande, but were easily repulsed by socialist forces along the river. The heaviest fighting continues as both sides struggle for dominance in the ongoing advance. The superior and larger size of the Allied armies has allowed the force to cross the northern part of the Rio Grande, pushing toward the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. In the skies, the strength of the Allied air arm has decisively gained control, greatly aiding in the drive to the west.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 101 Infantry Brigades, 5 Artillery Brigades, 3 Anti-Tank Brigades, 5 AVB-02 Brigades, 16 AVB-03 Brigades, 26 PA-3 Squadrons, 2 SUDB-01 Squadrons
Virginian Empire: 26 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 10 Murphy Brigades, 2 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 4 AS-124 Squadrons, 15 AS-Zero Squadrons, 3 Jaguar Squadrons, 4 Falcon Squadrons
Republic of New England: 30 Infantry Brigades, 1 Thunderbird Squadron, 1 Hawk Squadron
Empire of Louisiana: 57 Infantry Brigades, 2 AS-124 Squadrons
Texan Republic: 12 Infantry Brigades, 3 AS-124 Squadrons
Cuba: 2 Infantry Brigades
INVASION OF YUCATAN. Havana, Cuba. As the first stage of the Allied invasion of Mexico, a combined Louisianan and Cuban force landed in the Yucatan, striking deep into the territory. Mexican reinforcements were rushed to the front, holding back the advance, but barely, as the Allied armies drive west against the enemy. The invasion has done well so far, distracting the socialist armies from the main fronts to the north. The Cuban air force has managed to establish itself with the capture of the Yucatan, seizing the socialist air bases in the region, and using it to preserve the air power in the region. The invasion has gone well so far as the socialist forces trade territory for time as the Allies advance, as the fighting continues to advance deeper into Mexico.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 32 Infantry Brigades, 1 AVB-03 Brigade
Cuba: 5 Infantry Brigades, 1 Marine Brigade, 3 Jungle Brigades, 1 Oliver Mk2 Squadron
Empire of Louisiana: 40 Infantry Brigades
ATTACK ON MEXICO CITY. Mexico City, United Collectives of North America. A combined Allied force of New Englanders and Virginians have launched a fresh offensive into Vera Cruz, a popular raiding point for the New Englanders since the start of the war. This attack has proven significantly more successful than previous moves into the region, as the Allied forces breech socialist defenses around the ruined city and drive inland once again. As soon as the invasion began the United Collectives immediately deployed as many troops as possible to contain the assault. Regardless, the Allies have managed to push all the way to be within artillery range of the socialist capitol. The socialists have only barely held back the advance as Allied forces get closer and closer into the outskirts of Mexico City.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 94 Infantry Brigades, 2 AVB-03 Brigades, 3 PA-3 Squadrons
Virginian Empire: 56 Infantry Brigades, 3 Murphy Brigades, 2 AS-Zero Squadrons
Republic of New England: 6 Infantry Brigades, 4 Marine Brigades
WAR IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC. Los Angeles, United Collectives of North America. Throughout the year fighting continued in the eastern Pacific Ocean between the Republic of New England and the United Collectives. The two fleets have continued to be at each other's throats as the fight continues onward, and the New Englanders struggle to come to grips with the enemy's main battle fleet. The year started well as the New England navy was able to use their new Albatross planes to scout out the various ships spotted across the seas, allowing for better tracking and sinking of the socialist vessels. This edge disappeared as socialist ground forces overran the New Englander bases in La Paz and the rest of the Baja Peninsula. The New Englander navy was forced to withdraw back to the Panama region, having fallen under threat of air attack by the socialist planes.
Casualty List
United Collectives of North America: 4 Destroyers, 3 Light Cruisers, 2 Heavy Cruisers
Republic of New England: 1 Destroyer, 1 Light Cruiser, 1 Heavy Cruiser
Central/South American News Report
PARAGUAY ELECTIONS. Asunción, Paraguay. Paraguay has held its latest elections this year, and the government has been shifted in its base of power. The Liberal Party, headed by Salazar, has suffered harsh criticism in the press over the nation's failure to intervene in the ongoing troubles in Bolivia and South America as a whole. The World Wars have proven devastating beyond any prewar beliefs or imagination, leaving whole countries ruined in its wake. The Paraguayan people have been concerned for the fate of Paraguay, should the Socialist Union bring its army to the south for revenge. The Conservative Party opposition has vowed a harder line against the socialists, and perhaps even open war. Salazar's Liberals have instead pledged to consider all possible options in the matter of entry into the World Wars. The Liberal Party has managed to eke back into control of the Presidency, but the Congress has become dominated by the Conservatives, who have called for a vote into the matter of war. (-1 Stability)
BELIZE ELECTIONS. Belize City, Belize. The question of the war in North America continues to be a dominating factor in the politics of the government of Belize. The invasion of the Yucatan and the presence of Allied forces on the borders of Belize has caused some concern for the politicians of this Central American state. The Liberal Party has called for continued neutrality in the conflict, despite the possible threat of invasion by the capitalist powers. The Conservative Party has expressed concerns, stating that this course could well lead to the affairs of Belize being dictated by foreign powers, whether it is the Allies or the United Collectives. The Liberal Party won the elections, as the people continue to be hesitant to commit itself to the horror of the World Wars. (+2 Stability)
HONDURANS CALL FOR ELECTIONS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The military dictatorship of William Fletcher faced great challenges this year with the eruption of several major protests against the absolute rule by the Fletcher regime. Under the nation's constitution elections should have been held this year, but the military government has still proclaimed a state of martial law and emergency over the country. The people have spoken and demanded the resignation of the current ruler, who has stalwartly insisted that for the good of the country the military must remain in control. The army has been deployed to the main urban centers of Honduras, as the government struggles to keep a lid upon the growing outrage within the public. (-2 Stability)
RIOTING IN ARGENTINA. Urquizaville, Argentine Collectives Federation. The defeat at Buenos Aires and the continuing disaster of the rebellion has led to the rise of a major anti-government movement, declaring the extreme corruption of the standing regime. The protesters have stated that the government has fallen into authoritarian tendencies and broken away from true socialism. The local elections promised failed to materialize and the people have demanded immediate reform of the country and the establishment of a new constitution. So far the government has refused to listen to these requests and turmoil in the country continues to grow, threatening an already expanding civil war into turning into a full scale open revolt among the remaining territory. Riots have broken out in the main urban centers of the country, as the people march into the streets, forcing the military to be called out to preserve order. (-1 Stability)
COUP IN CHILE. Santiago, Chile. As the Peruvian and New Englander armies neared in the early months of 1943, the Chilean military feared the treaty which could well emerge from the occupation of the nation's capitol. The conservative dominated military apparatus of the nation has long resented the influence of the Socialist Union of South America in the country, and has used the excuse of the disaster in the war for a coup. Assembling loyal officers to fight for control of the government, a brief civil war erupted in Santiago as the military overran supporters of the Socialist regime in a battle for control of the main civic buildings. After a very bloody battle, which led to the collapse of the front lines, the military rebels secured control of the nation. They then issued a ceasefire to the front lines, agreeing to a treaty with the Peruvian government and attempting to assemble the remnants of their army from Bolivia and northern Chile. (-8 Infantry Brigades, -1 Stability)
SPECIAL: World Wars in Central and South America
ARGENTINE FRONT. Buenos Aires, United Atlantic Cities. The fighting in Argentina has finally turned in the Allies favor, as New Englander air forces once again return to the scene in the southernmost front of the World Wars. The socialist forces have launched a major new offensive against the Allied armies, and have hit a solid brick wall of defense. The heaviest fighting took place in Buenos Aires, but the Allies have managed to rally and push the socialists out of the city in a major fight. The socialists have been pushed out of the city and the Allies have successfully moved west against the enemy forces. The skies have been regained by the Allies, as they shot down a major raid from the Socialist Union in support of the communist armies.
Casualty List
Argentine Collectives Federation: 35 Infantry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 6 Anti-Air Brigades, 6 AVB-02 Brigades, 30 AVB-03 brigades, 3 PA-1 Squadrons, 4 PA-3 Squadrons, 5 AFB-01 Squadrons
Socialist Union of South America: 4 AFB-01 Squadrons
United Atlantic Cities: 32 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 8 Anti-Tank Brigades, 3 PPDA-38 Squadrons
Republic of New England: 2 Thunderbird Squadrons
THE WAR IN THE CARIBBEAN. Caracas, Venezuela. The withdrawal of the Cuban navy has affected the scenario in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea, as the Socialists continue to move against the Allied shipping from Europe to Venezuela and Colombia. To make up for this, the New Englander Fourth Fleet has been deployed to secure the region against attack by the socialists. Using the new Albatross plane, the New Englanders have successfully been able to neutralize the Socialist navy, sinking the majority of capital ships in a series of small but brutal engagements. The Venezuelan navy was hurt badly in the fighting overall, but the rest of the Allied fleets remain intact.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 2 Destroyers, 2 Light Cruisers, 1 Battlecruiser, 1 Equality-class Battleship
Republic of New England: 1 Destroyer, 1 Heavy Cruiser
Venezuela: 2 Destroyers, 2 Light Cruisers, 1 Heavy Cruiser
VENEZUELA FRONT. Caracas, Venezuela. The Socialist Union of South America has at last broken the stalemate in South America with a series of offensives, one in Venezuela, and another in Bolivia. The Socialists launched an offensive through Cuban Guyana, smashing aside the local armed forces, and pushing into the territories currently under occupation by the Venezuelan army. The Venezuelans responded swiftly to the advance, giving up some territory in order to obtain a better defensive position. The numbers of the Venezuelan army soon stopped the advance, smashing the main headway of the spearhead. The jungles and terrain of the regions has kept the advance poorly supplied and only overwhelming air superiority has helped keep the SUSA forces driving forward. The arrival of the Cuban air corps at the end of the year has helped regain some Allied advantages against the socialist armies.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 155 Infantry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades, 14 Tomahawk Brigades, 7 AVB-02 Brigades, 9 PA-3 Squadrons, 2 SUDB-01 Squadrons
Venezuela: 99 Infantry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 5 PPDA-38 Squadrons
Cuba: 5 Infantry Brigades, 8 Oliver Mk2 Squadrons
COLOMBIA FRONT. Bogota, Colombia. Despite the increase in activity by the Socialist army, the Colombian front remains mostly quiet with the exception of a few minor skirmishes. The Colombian and Socialist armies have only clashed in a few battles along the front lines as casualties remain rather low. The Colombians have managed to win most of the engagements, inflicting heavier casualties than they received throughout the year. The air war has remained quiet throughout the year as well, as Socialist planes move east to provide support in the conflict in Venezuela. The Colombian government has vowed to preserve the nation and its sovereignty against all odds, pledging full support to the Venezuelan nation in their time of peril against Socialist attack.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 13 Infantry Brigades
Colombia: 6 Infantry Brigades
CHILEAN FRONT COLLAPSES. Santiago, Chile. The war in Chile has led to a collapse of one of the members of the International Socialist Cooperative Group, as Allied forces advanced in the wake of the failure of the socialist front. The coup led by the Chilean army has led to the a new agreement with the Peruvian government, ending Chile's involvement in the World Wars. The government of Chile has been forced to cede the coastal region taken from Bolivia and Peru during the Pacific War, and the region falls under Peru's control until the fate of Bolivia is decided. The Socialist Union of South America has taken over occupation of Bolivia, as the Chilean military withdraws its armed forces home. Some limited fighting did take place before the treaty was signed, and the casualties were relatively minor compared to the rest of the war as the Peruvian armies smashed the remnants of Chile's forces in the field.
Casualty List
Chile: 7 Infantry Brigades, 4 Mountain Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades
Peru: 9 Infantry Brigades
BOLIVIAN FRONT. Sucre, occupied Bolivia. The Socialist Union of South America launched a major offensive against the New Englander and Peruvian forces in western Bolivia this year, throwing a large amount of troops against Allied lines. The Socialist army has pushed against the Allies, but has failed to push them out of the territory, with heavy casualties and losses in exchange for their failure. The Allies have managed to reinforce their lines with the exit of Chile from the war as the armies meet with a stalemate in the ongoing conflict. The Allies have failed to capture Sucre, while they have appealed for the standing government of Paraguay to enter the war and relieve the Allied cause in both Bolivia and Argentina.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 84 Infantry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades, 5 Tomahawk Brigades
Peru: 28 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Tank Brigade
Republic of New England: 15 Infantry Brigades
European News Report
DEATH OF TSAR OF BULGARIA. Sofia, Bulgaria. The nation of Bulgaria mourned this year with the death of Tsar Ferdinand III, who led the nation to the continuing victories over the Allied Powers. During his life, he managed to suppress runaway liberalism and socialism which ran rampant after the Wars of Russian Aggression in the Balkans and the establishment of a national Duma. The tsar further enlarged the nation's military, making it the second largest contributor to the offensive against the Russian Federation. At the coronation speech for his son, the new Tsar Ferdinand IV, the new monarch has pledged to continue his father's policies of forging a new destiny for Bulgaria in Europe. He has pledged that Bulgaria will not be taken advantage of by any foreign power and will reach its greatest heights as a European power. (+1 Stability)
ITALIAN ELECTIONS. Rome, Republic of Italy. The Republic of Italy has had considerable turmoil this year over the affair of the elections and the ongoing war. The conservative Italian government has pledged to continue the war in support of glory for a revived Roman republic and the establishment of a new order in southern Europe. This year has seen the revival of the Federazione Liberale Nazionale, which has pledged to end the war and bring peace and prosperity to the Italian nation. They have claimed that the war is a disastrous course for Italy, which may well lead to the end of the nation. The Repubblicani Leali have pledged to ignore "socialist scaremongering" and to ultimately bring great power and glory to the Italian people. Despite the previous years of dominance, the nation's conservatives have seen a major loss of political support from the people. Widespread accusations have taken place of election tampering and fraud, leading to several minor riots in Milan and Rome. (-2 Stability)
SERBIAN ELECTIONS. Belgrade, Serbia. The Serbian government has a great voice of support from its people this year, as crowds turned out in support for the Conservative Party government. The success of the war to date for the Co-Axial Pact has given great legitimacy to the causes of the monarchy and the Conservatives. The Conservative Party has pledged to the public that the nation will continue to strive to increase the power of the Serbian nation, and to continue the country's support for the war in the Russian Federation. The Liberal Party has kept quiet in its fight for power, continuing to be silenced by government authority and unable to get the word out. The Liberal cause continues to be banned from the nation's newspapers and other media outlets. (+2 Stability)
ICELAND ELECTIONS. Reykjavik, Iceland. The Icelandic Socialist Party has continued to win the hearts of the island nation's populace with its efforts to establish an utopian paradise in the cold north. They have offered full welfare for the people, providing healthcare and radical social security programs for the nation's retired and elderly. The Icelandic people have yet to experience the benefits of the proposed programs, and the Socialists have been harshly criticized by the nation's Conservative Party over this fact. Despite the lack of actual social progress and development, the Socialists have claimed that the country needs time and money to adopt the powerful new programs. The people of Iceland have turned out in droves to elect the Socialists back into office, bringing them back into full power. (+1 Stability)
STRIKES LAUNCHED IN PORTUGAL. Lisbon, Portugal. The failure of elections, protests, and even elements of the military to instill democratic change within the Portuguese government has led to a new move to established a new government. Various war factory workers have declared a strike under influence of the nation's unions and socialist movement groups. The strike has greatly upset production of the main industries in the country, interrupting supplies and logistics to Portuguese troops on the Russian front. The government of Portugal has deployed military forces to break the strike, facing some minor battles in industrial parts of the city. The strike has since gone underground, bombing factories and blocking up roads with flaming debris and barricades. Martial law continues to be enforced within the urban centers of the country, and the military has vowed to maintain order and prosperity for the Portuguese nations. (-1 Stability, -1 Infantry Brigade)
CRACKDOWN IN ROMANIA. Bucharest, Romania. The Romanian government has launched a crackdown upon its military following rumors of a possible coup against the new Lisist regime. Several thousand officers and enlisted have been detained by Romanian security forces, leaving the military reeling and stunned. The armed forces in the Russian Federation have been forced to rely on French leadership and officer volunteers to help command the Romanian Expeditionary Force. The Romanian government has stated that this move was required to maintain order and stability in their nation, blaming Russian sympathizers for sabotaging the war effort. The Romanian people are divided on the issue, offering limited support for the new government, particularly in occupied Transylvania. (-1 Infantry Brigade, +1 Stability)
ANTI-WAR PROTESTS LAUNCHED IN RUSSIA. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. The massive casualties of last year and this one have caused a series of nonviolent protests to be launched in St. Petersburg as well as several cities across the Ural Mountains. They have marched in support of the opposition to the Jugashvili regime as they face ever harsher criticism for the carrying out of the conflict. The losses in the field have left many rallying against the war as a whole and calling for peace with the French before the costs of peace rise too high. Jugashvili has refused to acknowledge the protesters and has called for calm in the face of the rising clamor for the end to the war. He has stated that freedom will only be obtained for Europe through the preservation of will and sacrifice of the Russian people. (-1 Stability)
CONSUL STEPS DOWN IN FRANCE. Paris, France. Due to the dastardly attack by German special forces last year, and the heroic wounding of Consul La Rocque as he fought for his life against the Kommandos, the Consul has stepped down in favor of his deputy, Edwin Baodouin. The Deputy Consul has assumed full executive control with the support of the Lisist Party, and has pledged to continue the successes of France both on the battlefield and at home. Consul Baodouin has pledged to preserve the traditions of France and to help rebuild the power of the French Empire. The Lisist Party has not confirmed whether or not the former Consul La Rocque will return to power or if his absence is permanent from the government.
PARAGUAY ELECTIONS. Asunción, Paraguay. Paraguay has held its latest elections this year, and the government has been shifted in its base of power. The Liberal Party, headed by Salazar, has suffered harsh criticism in the press over the nation's failure to intervene in the ongoing troubles in Bolivia and South America as a whole. The World Wars have proven devastating beyond any prewar beliefs or imagination, leaving whole countries ruined in its wake. The Paraguayan people have been concerned for the fate of Paraguay, should the Socialist Union bring its army to the south for revenge. The Conservative Party opposition has vowed a harder line against the socialists, and perhaps even open war. Salazar's Liberals have instead pledged to consider all possible options in the matter of entry into the World Wars. The Liberal Party has managed to eke back into control of the Presidency, but the Congress has become dominated by the Conservatives, who have called for a vote into the matter of war. (-1 Stability)
BELIZE ELECTIONS. Belize City, Belize. The question of the war in North America continues to be a dominating factor in the politics of the government of Belize. The invasion of the Yucatan and the presence of Allied forces on the borders of Belize has caused some concern for the politicians of this Central American state. The Liberal Party has called for continued neutrality in the conflict, despite the possible threat of invasion by the capitalist powers. The Conservative Party has expressed concerns, stating that this course could well lead to the affairs of Belize being dictated by foreign powers, whether it is the Allies or the United Collectives. The Liberal Party won the elections, as the people continue to be hesitant to commit itself to the horror of the World Wars. (+2 Stability)
HONDURANS CALL FOR ELECTIONS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The military dictatorship of William Fletcher faced great challenges this year with the eruption of several major protests against the absolute rule by the Fletcher regime. Under the nation's constitution elections should have been held this year, but the military government has still proclaimed a state of martial law and emergency over the country. The people have spoken and demanded the resignation of the current ruler, who has stalwartly insisted that for the good of the country the military must remain in control. The army has been deployed to the main urban centers of Honduras, as the government struggles to keep a lid upon the growing outrage within the public. (-2 Stability)
RIOTING IN ARGENTINA. Urquizaville, Argentine Collectives Federation. The defeat at Buenos Aires and the continuing disaster of the rebellion has led to the rise of a major anti-government movement, declaring the extreme corruption of the standing regime. The protesters have stated that the government has fallen into authoritarian tendencies and broken away from true socialism. The local elections promised failed to materialize and the people have demanded immediate reform of the country and the establishment of a new constitution. So far the government has refused to listen to these requests and turmoil in the country continues to grow, threatening an already expanding civil war into turning into a full scale open revolt among the remaining territory. Riots have broken out in the main urban centers of the country, as the people march into the streets, forcing the military to be called out to preserve order. (-1 Stability)
COUP IN CHILE. Santiago, Chile. As the Peruvian and New Englander armies neared in the early months of 1943, the Chilean military feared the treaty which could well emerge from the occupation of the nation's capitol. The conservative dominated military apparatus of the nation has long resented the influence of the Socialist Union of South America in the country, and has used the excuse of the disaster in the war for a coup. Assembling loyal officers to fight for control of the government, a brief civil war erupted in Santiago as the military overran supporters of the Socialist regime in a battle for control of the main civic buildings. After a very bloody battle, which led to the collapse of the front lines, the military rebels secured control of the nation. They then issued a ceasefire to the front lines, agreeing to a treaty with the Peruvian government and attempting to assemble the remnants of their army from Bolivia and northern Chile. (-8 Infantry Brigades, -1 Stability)
SPECIAL: World Wars in Central and South America
ARGENTINE FRONT. Buenos Aires, United Atlantic Cities. The fighting in Argentina has finally turned in the Allies favor, as New Englander air forces once again return to the scene in the southernmost front of the World Wars. The socialist forces have launched a major new offensive against the Allied armies, and have hit a solid brick wall of defense. The heaviest fighting took place in Buenos Aires, but the Allies have managed to rally and push the socialists out of the city in a major fight. The socialists have been pushed out of the city and the Allies have successfully moved west against the enemy forces. The skies have been regained by the Allies, as they shot down a major raid from the Socialist Union in support of the communist armies.
Casualty List
Argentine Collectives Federation: 35 Infantry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 6 Anti-Air Brigades, 6 AVB-02 Brigades, 30 AVB-03 brigades, 3 PA-1 Squadrons, 4 PA-3 Squadrons, 5 AFB-01 Squadrons
Socialist Union of South America: 4 AFB-01 Squadrons
United Atlantic Cities: 32 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 8 Anti-Tank Brigades, 3 PPDA-38 Squadrons
Republic of New England: 2 Thunderbird Squadrons
THE WAR IN THE CARIBBEAN. Caracas, Venezuela. The withdrawal of the Cuban navy has affected the scenario in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea, as the Socialists continue to move against the Allied shipping from Europe to Venezuela and Colombia. To make up for this, the New Englander Fourth Fleet has been deployed to secure the region against attack by the socialists. Using the new Albatross plane, the New Englanders have successfully been able to neutralize the Socialist navy, sinking the majority of capital ships in a series of small but brutal engagements. The Venezuelan navy was hurt badly in the fighting overall, but the rest of the Allied fleets remain intact.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 2 Destroyers, 2 Light Cruisers, 1 Battlecruiser, 1 Equality-class Battleship
Republic of New England: 1 Destroyer, 1 Heavy Cruiser
Venezuela: 2 Destroyers, 2 Light Cruisers, 1 Heavy Cruiser
VENEZUELA FRONT. Caracas, Venezuela. The Socialist Union of South America has at last broken the stalemate in South America with a series of offensives, one in Venezuela, and another in Bolivia. The Socialists launched an offensive through Cuban Guyana, smashing aside the local armed forces, and pushing into the territories currently under occupation by the Venezuelan army. The Venezuelans responded swiftly to the advance, giving up some territory in order to obtain a better defensive position. The numbers of the Venezuelan army soon stopped the advance, smashing the main headway of the spearhead. The jungles and terrain of the regions has kept the advance poorly supplied and only overwhelming air superiority has helped keep the SUSA forces driving forward. The arrival of the Cuban air corps at the end of the year has helped regain some Allied advantages against the socialist armies.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 155 Infantry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades, 14 Tomahawk Brigades, 7 AVB-02 Brigades, 9 PA-3 Squadrons, 2 SUDB-01 Squadrons
Venezuela: 99 Infantry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 5 PPDA-38 Squadrons
Cuba: 5 Infantry Brigades, 8 Oliver Mk2 Squadrons
COLOMBIA FRONT. Bogota, Colombia. Despite the increase in activity by the Socialist army, the Colombian front remains mostly quiet with the exception of a few minor skirmishes. The Colombian and Socialist armies have only clashed in a few battles along the front lines as casualties remain rather low. The Colombians have managed to win most of the engagements, inflicting heavier casualties than they received throughout the year. The air war has remained quiet throughout the year as well, as Socialist planes move east to provide support in the conflict in Venezuela. The Colombian government has vowed to preserve the nation and its sovereignty against all odds, pledging full support to the Venezuelan nation in their time of peril against Socialist attack.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 13 Infantry Brigades
Colombia: 6 Infantry Brigades
CHILEAN FRONT COLLAPSES. Santiago, Chile. The war in Chile has led to a collapse of one of the members of the International Socialist Cooperative Group, as Allied forces advanced in the wake of the failure of the socialist front. The coup led by the Chilean army has led to the a new agreement with the Peruvian government, ending Chile's involvement in the World Wars. The government of Chile has been forced to cede the coastal region taken from Bolivia and Peru during the Pacific War, and the region falls under Peru's control until the fate of Bolivia is decided. The Socialist Union of South America has taken over occupation of Bolivia, as the Chilean military withdraws its armed forces home. Some limited fighting did take place before the treaty was signed, and the casualties were relatively minor compared to the rest of the war as the Peruvian armies smashed the remnants of Chile's forces in the field.
Casualty List
Chile: 7 Infantry Brigades, 4 Mountain Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades
Peru: 9 Infantry Brigades
BOLIVIAN FRONT. Sucre, occupied Bolivia. The Socialist Union of South America launched a major offensive against the New Englander and Peruvian forces in western Bolivia this year, throwing a large amount of troops against Allied lines. The Socialist army has pushed against the Allies, but has failed to push them out of the territory, with heavy casualties and losses in exchange for their failure. The Allies have managed to reinforce their lines with the exit of Chile from the war as the armies meet with a stalemate in the ongoing conflict. The Allies have failed to capture Sucre, while they have appealed for the standing government of Paraguay to enter the war and relieve the Allied cause in both Bolivia and Argentina.
Casualty List
Socialist Union of South America: 84 Infantry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades, 5 Tomahawk Brigades
Peru: 28 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Tank Brigade
Republic of New England: 15 Infantry Brigades
European News Report
DEATH OF TSAR OF BULGARIA. Sofia, Bulgaria. The nation of Bulgaria mourned this year with the death of Tsar Ferdinand III, who led the nation to the continuing victories over the Allied Powers. During his life, he managed to suppress runaway liberalism and socialism which ran rampant after the Wars of Russian Aggression in the Balkans and the establishment of a national Duma. The tsar further enlarged the nation's military, making it the second largest contributor to the offensive against the Russian Federation. At the coronation speech for his son, the new Tsar Ferdinand IV, the new monarch has pledged to continue his father's policies of forging a new destiny for Bulgaria in Europe. He has pledged that Bulgaria will not be taken advantage of by any foreign power and will reach its greatest heights as a European power. (+1 Stability)
ITALIAN ELECTIONS. Rome, Republic of Italy. The Republic of Italy has had considerable turmoil this year over the affair of the elections and the ongoing war. The conservative Italian government has pledged to continue the war in support of glory for a revived Roman republic and the establishment of a new order in southern Europe. This year has seen the revival of the Federazione Liberale Nazionale, which has pledged to end the war and bring peace and prosperity to the Italian nation. They have claimed that the war is a disastrous course for Italy, which may well lead to the end of the nation. The Repubblicani Leali have pledged to ignore "socialist scaremongering" and to ultimately bring great power and glory to the Italian people. Despite the previous years of dominance, the nation's conservatives have seen a major loss of political support from the people. Widespread accusations have taken place of election tampering and fraud, leading to several minor riots in Milan and Rome. (-2 Stability)
SERBIAN ELECTIONS. Belgrade, Serbia. The Serbian government has a great voice of support from its people this year, as crowds turned out in support for the Conservative Party government. The success of the war to date for the Co-Axial Pact has given great legitimacy to the causes of the monarchy and the Conservatives. The Conservative Party has pledged to the public that the nation will continue to strive to increase the power of the Serbian nation, and to continue the country's support for the war in the Russian Federation. The Liberal Party has kept quiet in its fight for power, continuing to be silenced by government authority and unable to get the word out. The Liberal cause continues to be banned from the nation's newspapers and other media outlets. (+2 Stability)
ICELAND ELECTIONS. Reykjavik, Iceland. The Icelandic Socialist Party has continued to win the hearts of the island nation's populace with its efforts to establish an utopian paradise in the cold north. They have offered full welfare for the people, providing healthcare and radical social security programs for the nation's retired and elderly. The Icelandic people have yet to experience the benefits of the proposed programs, and the Socialists have been harshly criticized by the nation's Conservative Party over this fact. Despite the lack of actual social progress and development, the Socialists have claimed that the country needs time and money to adopt the powerful new programs. The people of Iceland have turned out in droves to elect the Socialists back into office, bringing them back into full power. (+1 Stability)
STRIKES LAUNCHED IN PORTUGAL. Lisbon, Portugal. The failure of elections, protests, and even elements of the military to instill democratic change within the Portuguese government has led to a new move to established a new government. Various war factory workers have declared a strike under influence of the nation's unions and socialist movement groups. The strike has greatly upset production of the main industries in the country, interrupting supplies and logistics to Portuguese troops on the Russian front. The government of Portugal has deployed military forces to break the strike, facing some minor battles in industrial parts of the city. The strike has since gone underground, bombing factories and blocking up roads with flaming debris and barricades. Martial law continues to be enforced within the urban centers of the country, and the military has vowed to maintain order and prosperity for the Portuguese nations. (-1 Stability, -1 Infantry Brigade)
CRACKDOWN IN ROMANIA. Bucharest, Romania. The Romanian government has launched a crackdown upon its military following rumors of a possible coup against the new Lisist regime. Several thousand officers and enlisted have been detained by Romanian security forces, leaving the military reeling and stunned. The armed forces in the Russian Federation have been forced to rely on French leadership and officer volunteers to help command the Romanian Expeditionary Force. The Romanian government has stated that this move was required to maintain order and stability in their nation, blaming Russian sympathizers for sabotaging the war effort. The Romanian people are divided on the issue, offering limited support for the new government, particularly in occupied Transylvania. (-1 Infantry Brigade, +1 Stability)
ANTI-WAR PROTESTS LAUNCHED IN RUSSIA. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. The massive casualties of last year and this one have caused a series of nonviolent protests to be launched in St. Petersburg as well as several cities across the Ural Mountains. They have marched in support of the opposition to the Jugashvili regime as they face ever harsher criticism for the carrying out of the conflict. The losses in the field have left many rallying against the war as a whole and calling for peace with the French before the costs of peace rise too high. Jugashvili has refused to acknowledge the protesters and has called for calm in the face of the rising clamor for the end to the war. He has stated that freedom will only be obtained for Europe through the preservation of will and sacrifice of the Russian people. (-1 Stability)
CONSUL STEPS DOWN IN FRANCE. Paris, France. Due to the dastardly attack by German special forces last year, and the heroic wounding of Consul La Rocque as he fought for his life against the Kommandos, the Consul has stepped down in favor of his deputy, Edwin Baodouin. The Deputy Consul has assumed full executive control with the support of the Lisist Party, and has pledged to continue the successes of France both on the battlefield and at home. Consul Baodouin has pledged to preserve the traditions of France and to help rebuild the power of the French Empire. The Lisist Party has not confirmed whether or not the former Consul La Rocque will return to power or if his absence is permanent from the government.
SPECIAL: World Wars in Europe
FRONT IN BRITAIN. London, England. The English and Scots have continued to wage war across Britain, as the Scots launched a new offensive early in the year, pushing on once again toward London and Liverpool. A major wave of recruits swarmed English officers and military bases, as the Scots threatened natural English territory. The English managed to repulse the invasion and then some, as overwhelming force was brought to bear against the Scottish army. With far superior numbers and airpower, the Scottish front line was breached in less than a month after the English launched their offensive. Edinburgh fell a few days later, after a large Scottish army was surrounded and defeated there. The remnants of the Scottish army continue to fight on in the north, as the English try to root out the last holdouts of the Co-Axial Pact in Britain.
Casualty List
Scotland: 202 Infantry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 8 Anti-Air Brigades, 6 Anti-Tank Brigades, 1 Highlander Brigade, 45 A-35 Brigades, 4 G35 Squadrons
England: 235 Infantry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Air Brigade, 14 Anti-Tank Brigades, 23 Panzer IV Brigades, 2 AS-124 Squadrons, 2 Buster Squadrons
THE RUSSIAN FRONT. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. As last year, some of the heaviest fighting in the globe took place between the Co-Axial Pact and the Russian Federation and its Allies in western Russia. The first fighting of year continued in the war-torn ruins of Moscow, as German and Russian soldiers pushed back the French out of the city once more and south into the open plains and roads of Russia. The French managed to contain the advance with superior airpower, smashing the advance and holding back attempts to reclaim the skies by the Allies. The fighting opened up again in spring around Moscow, when a French encircling attempt was crushed on the front lines by German forces as the Allies threw more and more troops and planes into combat, slowing making the fight for the skies into a more equal grapple. The stalemate continued south of Moscow throughout the year, as the Axis failed to advance within range of the city once again. In the north, the French have managed to panic St. Petersburg with a highly successful advance which briefly placed the city under artillery bombardment and cut the town off from the rest of the Russian Federation. A major influx of Swedish troops helped turn the tide with a major counterattack, pushing the Axis forces back from the city. Along the Volga, the Russian army fought a determined and brutal battle to hold the vital river line against a French advance, and inflicted a heavy toll. The deployment of the new D-Zero and massive numbers has not only led to the halt of the French advance, but to the forcing back of Axis forces towards Tsaritsyn. This was slightly offset by a French drive into the Caucuses across the Don River, breaching Russian defensive lines and pushing southeast, threatening Russia's main supplies of oil.
Casualty List
France: 445 Infantry Brigades, 20 A-39 Brigades, 35 A-42 Brigades, 6 Anti-Tank Brigades, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 8 CaD88 Brigades, 30 PPDA-41 Squadrons, 21 BP38 Squadrons, 5 PBHA-40 Squadrons
Portugal: 34 Infantry Brigades, 6 A-42 Brigades, 4 PBHA-40 Squadrons, 15 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 1 Zeppelin Dreadnought
Republic of Italy: 10 Infantry Brigades
Serbia: 49 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 2 A-39 Brigades, 30 PPDA-38 Squadrons
Bulgaria: 128 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades, 4 A-42 Brigades, 4 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 2 PPDA-41 Squadrons
Romania: 67 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 10 PPDA-41 Squadrons, 2 PPHA-40 Squadrons
Prussia: 17 Infantry Brigades, 3 Cavalry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Russian Federation: 704 Infantry Brigades, 19 Artillery Brigades, 11 Anti-Tank Brigades, 20 Anti-Air Brigades, 19 Panzer IV Brigades, 25 D-Zero Brigades, 63 AS-Zero Squadrons, 10 Buster Squadrons
German Republic: 91 Infantry Brigades
Swedish Empire: 70 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 2 D-4100 Brigades, 5 AS-124 Squadrons
Transylvania: 4 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Galicia: 12 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Hungary: 40 Infantry Brigades, 8 Anti-Tank Brigades, 6 Anti-Air Brigades, 1 Panzer II Brigade, 1 Panzer III Brigade, 2 Armored Car Brigades
BEHIND AXIS LINES. Berlin, Prussia. The situation in the former German Republic has escalated this year with a massive increase in organized partisan activities. It is believed by Prussian and French intelligence sources that full Resistance brigades may even be operating within the towns and countryside of Germany. Several pitched battles have been fought on a moderately sized scale throughout Germany, interrupting Axis supply to the front lines as well as causing considerable damage. Some of these forces have struck now in Prussia, hoping to further destabilize the collaborator regime out of Berlin and to spark an uprising against French dominance. This has been matched by activity in Greece, where French forces have been hard pressed to contain Greek bombing activities and attacks throughout the whole country. Several offensive operations were launched by DS Brigades, which have reported outstanding success in smashing some of the larger Resistance formations in Germany and Greece.
Casualty List
France: 10 Infantry Brigades
Prussia: 5 Infantry Brigades
German Republic: 7 Infantry Brigades
BATTLE OF BREST. Brest, France. A major fleet engagement has been fought between the navies of France and the Allies, as the combined English and German fleet met in open combat against the surface navy of France. Reminiscent of battles fought throughout the Caribbean before the dawn of powered aircraft, the Battle of Brest was fougth without the benefit of air support from either side as the French navy clashed against their united enemies. The plethora of French screening ships enabled them to keep their heavier vessels secure for longer through the conflict, inflicting heavier damages upon the Allies than they had themselves. The battle is believed to be a draw, as both sides suffered heavy losses and withdrew to ports in Britain and France. The fight was followed with minor skirmishes throughout the Atlantic, as French submarines clashed with Allied escort vessels bringing in food for the hungry English people.
Casualty List
France: 11 Destroyers, 10 Light Cruisers, 5 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Battlecruisers, 1 Atlantic-class Battleship, 1 Caesar-class Battleship, 9 MR Submarines, 2 LR Submarines, 3 Submarines
Russian Federation: 2 Destroyers, 1 Light Cruiser
England: 2 Destroyers, 2 Light Cruisers, 2 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Dreadnoughts, 1 Atlantic-class Battleship, 3 Constantine-class Battleships,
German Republic: 5 Destroyers, 4 Light Cruisers, 4 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Battlecruisers, 1 Dreadnought, 2 Atlantic-class Submarines
Danish Empire: 1 Destroyer, 1 Shark Submarine
Swedish Empire: 3 Destroyers, 1 Light Cruiser
African/Middle Eastern News Report
DISPUTE SPARKS INCIDENT BETWEEN KURDS AND TURKS. Mosul, Kurdistan. Kurdistan and the Turkish Sultanate, allies in the fight against the Co-Axial pact, suffered a relationship breaking dispute this year, threatening Allied positions in Asia Minor. A train of Kurdish troops were fired upon for unknown reasons by the Turks behind the front lines this year, and a vicious firefight ensued. The Kurds have blamed the Turkish government for a variety of offenses, claiming that they still continue to deny Kurdish sovereignty. The government of Kurdistan has announced the withdrawal of its forces from the front lines by the end of the year, claiming that it was a mistake to enter the war, and calling for immediate peace with the Co-Axial Pact. (-1 Stability in Turkey and Kurdistan)
LIBERIA ELECTIONS. Forsythville, Liberia. The Liberian government has started to face major political issues, as the clamor for reform continues to grow, and the Conservative Party faces great criticism from the press. The conservatives have been the most harshly criticized for their blind eye to industrial exploitation of the populace, and the people have demanded limitations upon the corporations responsible. The Conservatives were highly funded by the wealthy of the country and the campaign was harshly fought throughout the year, and despite widespread accusations of corruption within the populace, the Liberal Party managed to eke out a victory. The Liberals have been encouraged by the press to investigate the elections, widely believed to have been altered despite the outcome. (-2 Stability)
TURKISH ELECTIONS. Artvin, Turkish Sultanate. Despite occupation of nearly half the country by Italian invasion forces, the Turkish Sultanate has determined to preserve the nation's fledgling democracy in the wake of aggression. Elections were held for the executive office, which has been given considerable powers during the course of the conflict. The nation's Congress has had limited elections in still free areas of the country, bringing some new representatives to the table, but all members of the Turkish National Party. The moderate party has pledged to lead the nation through these times of difficulty, and has managed to secure the office of Presidency. The government will continue the fight, but has stated that peace has not been taken off the negotiation table with the Co-Axial Pact. (+1 Stability)
KURDISTAN ELECTIONS. Mosul, Kurdistan. The disastrous losses in the war with the Co-Axial Pact and the dispute with the Turkish Sultanate have led to the Liberal Party facing major opposition. The alliance with the Turks has greatly annoyed the Conservative Party leadership, which favors support for the Axis. The Conservative Party used the losses of the year and the incident to secure a major electoral victory, stomping the Liberals and ousting them from Congress and the Presidency. The Kurd government has pledged that the new government will reconsider the policies of the previous regime, and the nation of Kurdistan's position in the World Wars. (-1 Stability)
SYRIAN ELECTIONS. Damascus, Syria. The Syrian nation has held elections this year, as the Liberal Party continues to unite secularist groups within the country, despite the protestations of the conservative Islamic minority. The government has pledged to continue policies of social equality regardless of religion, and to encourage the continued migration of refugees from Europe and Africa. They have also pledged to negotiate further with the Rashid Arabian government over control of the recently annexed region from Turkey. They have vowed that Syrian claims will not be ignored, and that the government will move to establish control through any possible diplomatic moves. (+1 Stability)
RIOTING IN PALESTINE. Al Quds, Palestine. The government of Palestine faced rising dissent from the Islamic population in moves against the Jews within the city of Al Quds. Radical Islamic extremists launched an attack on the Jewish part of the city, setting several businesses aflame and killing several dozen residents and wounding hundreds of others. Of course, the local population was not defenseless and fought back, driving back the rioters. In the wake of the attack, the Liberal Party has harshly criticized the Conservative Party for its failure to act in the defense, even giving express orders for local police and military units not to get involved in the confusion. Palestine's government has refused to comment against the demands, and have insisted that no bias was made against the Jewish populace. (-1 Stability)
REFUGEES IN CENTRAL AFRICA. Crowleton, Republic of New England. To the surprise of a New Englander detachment in the northeastern Congo a massive crowd of over ten thousand people emerged from the jungles, armed but hungry. These refugees are among a number of Belgians, Moroccans, and even French socialists who claim they travelled from a forced labor camp in Central Africa. They claim that they are the end result of the so-called "death trains" which gained press before the eruption of the World Wars. Apparently, after the travel across the countryside the trains took the refugees to labor mines and other resource gathering camps across Central Africa. Forced to work under harsh conditions and with many casualties among the labor, these were able to overthrow control of the camp, killing the French guards and seizing weapons. After a long journey they managed to escape to the neutral Republic of New England's colony of the Congo. The Red Cross has set up refugee camps and has pledged to help provide for the victims of French atrocities.
DESTABILIZATION IN TUNISIA. Tunis, Tunisia. The Tunisian nation has been continually upset by the failure to achieve success in the World Wars against France. Rioting has erupted in Tunis, as the country erupts into confusion. Protests have been launched against the government as a whole, claiming that the institution of democracy resulted in the failure of the military. They have called for a new regime along modern European lisist lines, hoping for the restoration of authority and order to a troubled country. The military has been deployed to the city to prevent the outbreak of violence to block a full scale uprising from the so far limited riots which have taken place. Damages caused by the riots have been so far minimal as the nation struggles to rebuild from the war and chaos which resulted from it. (-1 Stability)
NIJERIA CONTINUES TO RISE IN UNREST. Christiansburg, Danish Empire. The Nijerian population has continued their campaign for independence and success within the Danish Empire, launching several more bombings of Danish railroads, including the derailment and destruction of a convoy of trains carrying tanks and other heavy equipment. They have also begun waging open warfare against the Danish military throughout the central parts of the nation, bombing arms factories and devastating the logistics of the country. The Danish government has made new moves against the Nijeria First Movement, launching an extensive military investigation into the ongoing bombings and other acts of unrest. Several leaders have been arrested, leading to a continuing growth of unrest and turmoil within the Danish colony, as they are turned into martyrs for the Nijerian cause. The Nijerians have dropped their demands, shifting them to immediate withdrawal of the Danish Empire, or they will continue their open unrest and revolt. (-2 Infantry Brigades, -1 Anti-Air Brigade, -2 Panzer IV brigades, -1 Stability in Danish Nijeria)
SPECIAL: World Wars in Africa and the Middle East
NIJERIAN FRONT. Christiansburg, Danish Empire. The increase in sabotage and infighting in Nijeria has greatly helped local French forces achieve success in holding their positions along the western Nijer River against Danish counterattacks, inflicting heavy casualties. The French have managed to hold back the attempts to move into the territory originally taken from the French after the Great War, and the Danes have found themselves unable to break through. In the skies, the French have brought in fresh air forces, veterans from combat both over the Baltic Sea and the English Channel, and they have eagerly and easily torn apart Danish air groups in the region. It has been confirmed by Danish authorities that the French have been shipping in weapons and material to Nijerian rebels, who have continued to issue demands for immediate independence from the Allied nation.
Casualty List
France: 13 Infantry Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 2 Artillery Brigades, 7 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 1 BP38 Squadron
Danish Empire: 39 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades, 14 Panzer IV Brigades, 6 Hlin-1 Squadrons, 4 AS-124 Squadrons, 9 Tyr-1 Squadrons
TURKISH FRONT. Ankara, occupied Turkish Sultanate. The year in Turkey began with further Allied successes against the mountaineers of Italy, ill suited to defensive combat in the open field. The Turks and Kurds smashed to the west, once more threatening to reenter and reclaim Ankara from the Italian invaders. Italian reinforcements later in the year helped push back the new offensive, at a great cost. Further advances were made with the Kurdish withdrawal from the conflict, leaving several small holes within Allied lines and positions, which the Axis army exploited when possible. Despite these successes, the Turks managed to regain some lost ground on their own, using overwhelming air superiority to devastate French and Italian support positions, knocking out tanks and other heavy equipment with great ease.
Casualty List
Republic of Italy: 39 Infantry Brigades, 120 Mountain Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 11 Anti-Air Brigades, 5 Armored Car Brigades, 3 A-39 Brigades, 4 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 3 BP38 Squadrons
France: 7 Infantry Brigades, 1 Armored Car Brigade, 2 Hotchkiss Brigades, 1 A-42 Brigade
Turkish Sultanate: 69 Infantry Brigades, 1 Turk Komandosu Brigade, 2 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Air Brigade, 3 D-4100 Brigades, 2 Buster Squadrons
Kurdistan: 37 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades, 2 AS-124 Squadrons
Asian/Pacific News Report
INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS UNITE IN BANGLADESH. Calcutta, Republic of New England. Following the lead of likeminded individuals in India as seen by the creation of the United Indian Nationalist Movement last year, the Bengalis have united in a similar fashion. The predominantly Islamic Bengal Independence Movement has united the other various groups against New Englander imperialism. They have called for the creation of an independent Bengal state, ousting the colonial regime and creating a new country. The Bengalis have issued a statement to the Republic of New England, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the New Englander colonial armies, but opening the door to negotiations. They have agreed to allow for the possibility of movement upon the terms offered, and have stated their willingness to avoid a violent war for independence. (-1 Stability for Bangladesh)
RIOTING IN AFGHANISTAN. Kabul, Afghanistan. The establishment of a new regime and a new government in Afghanistan has been met with some hostility. While the defeat of the various warlord factions has led to unprecedented stability and security within the Central Asian nation, the calls for modernization and centralization have been met with concern. Traditionalists, fighting agaisnt the new order of things, have led several riots and acts of civil unrest throughout Kabul and several other villages and towns across the countryside. They have denounced the "attack on sacred tradition" launched by the new government, leading the government to denounced "these supporters of anarchy," and deploy the military to several threatened areas. (-2 Manpower, -1 Stability)
TREATY SIGNED IN JAPAN. Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese and Korean governments have, to the surprise of many, reached an agreement upon limited Japanese independence under Korean protection. The treaty was greatly punitive against the Japanese government, outraging the nationalist population, as the samurai back the treaty as a temporary necessity for freedom. Japan has agreed to act as an effective extension of the Korean Empire, becoming a vassal of the Korean emperor. They also agreed to pay exorbitant reparations over the next ten years, in order to make up for alleged damages caused by the Japanese rebellion. They have pledged to reduce the size of their military as well as reducing all claims to the other islands of the Japanese archipelago. This has outraged the Japanese of Kyushu, who have expressed the concern that the new nation has abandoned the cause of true Japanese freedom from tyranny.
SPECIAL: World Wars in Asia and the Pacific Ocean
MANCHURIAN FRONT. Harbin, Russian Federation. Fighting continued to go Russia's way in Manchuria, though it did not seem to be the case during the first part of the year. The Korean army launched a successful flanking attack against Harbin, only to have their flanking forces be outflanked themselves by much larger Russian armies. The Korean spearheads were cut off and surrounded by the Russians, who destroyed the Korean armies in detail, routing their main offensive forces. The Russians then moved east, as if threatening Vladivostok, and the Koreans rushed to defend it, only to find that the Russians moved into Korea itself, cutting off land supply with Seoul. The Korean army has hastily amassed to defend Seoul and the rest of the peninsula, but the initial defenses were easily defeated, with much of the Korean army lying in ruins in Manchuria. In the skies, the Russians continue to dominate all hopes of Korean air power, wiping out their planes, usually before they can even make it into the skies.
Casualty List
Korean Empire: 324 Infantry Brigades, 15 Cavalry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 8 A-39 Brigades, 11 A-42 Brigades, 10 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 20 PPDA-41 Squadrons, 8 BP38 Squadrons, 7 PBHA-40 Squadrons
Russian Federation: 207 Infantry Brigades, 5 Artillery Brigades, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 4 Panzer IV Brigades, 2 D-Zero Brigades, 20 AS-Zero Squadrons, 3 Buster Squadrons
CAMPAIGN THROUGH THE ISLANDS. Vladivostok, occupied Russian Federation. Korean forces, despite their miserable failures upon the mainland, have launched a relatively successful campaign through the Japanese Islands, overrunning several out of supply Russian garrisons in the region. The Russians put up a strong fight for Hokkaido, but were ultimately forced out, and with the fall of their loyalist subjects in the area, the remaining islands fell easily to the Korean invaders. Without naval or air support the Russians usually surrendered quickly, though some pitched battles have taken place. There have been reports emerging from Hokkaido of Korean atrocities against the Ainu, long recognized as loyal Russian citizens, but remain unconfirmed by neutral authorities.
Casualty List
Korean Empire: 12 Infantry Brigades
Russian Federation: 10 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Review of the Arts
The Book Buddha
Type: Motion Picture
Genre: Drama
Producer: Beria Production
Running Time: 120 minutes
Summary: The Book Buddha attempts to illustrate the tragedy of war, to help people overcome it, and to help the Russian people forget their woes in this time of French invasion. The movie depicts a simple bookseller in Smolensk, trying to eke out an existence as the city is fought over between Russian and French troops. Amid the fire and fighting, the seller attempts to preserve his collection and pieces from the flames of war, fighting off French looters and hiding his goods from the French occupation. Ultimately he winds up hiding people, not just books, from the occupiers, and helps to lead an underground force to multiple successes against the attackers. The film includes actual footage from the battlefield, and even in Smolensk, as part of the film's production team actually snuck through French lines to capture scenes.
Why We Fight: Shattered Alliances
Type: Motion Picture
Genre: Propaganda/Historical
Producer: New England National Film Productions
Running Time: 56 minutes
Summary: Shattered Alliances is the most recent of a series of government propaganda films sponsored by the Republic of New England in their production and distribution. The films prior to this depict the lead up to the war with the United Collectives, including the collapse of the Canadian government and the growth of the war in the Caribbean Sea. This particular film is the longest of these productions, initially intended to be shown in front of longer movies and productions. Despite the initial intent, this film is worthy of a full feature display all of its own, featuring actual combat from the various fronts. The film is meant to encourage the people of the Allies, showing the failure of a coordinated effort within the International Socialist Cooperative Group and announcing that the downfall of socialism is soon to be at hand.
The Sports Page
OLYMPIC COMMITTEE RECONVENES. Geneva, Switzerland. The International Olympic Committee has reconvened once again in the city of Geneva, Switzerland, discussing the matters of the 1944 and 1948 Olympic Games. It has been determined that the 1944 games will be cancelled due to the heavy fighting between the Allies and United Collectives in New Caen. This has left open the concern of 1948, when many hope the war will be over, both in North America and Europe. The Committee has looked into the various neutral possibilities for five years from now, including the Republic of China, Florida, and even remote Iceland. The IOC has called into vote three key cities for consideration for the 1948 games. Peking in China, a contender for the 1944 games, is one of the first major centers for consideration, particularly with the possibily accrued by the major construction efforts in China. Saint Augustine in Florida has also been considered with the rising wealth of the country and its neutral position in North America. Lastly, the small city of Reykjavik in Iceland has been considered as possibly one of the few European cities which may still exist by the end of the World Wars.
Political Cartoon from Rio de Janeiro, Socialist Union of South America
"Democracia Venezuelana"= Venezuelan Democracy
Bs.= Bolivars, the Venezuelan Currency
The Diplomatic Pouch
To: Republic of Italy
From: Kurdistan
We hereby offer peace at prewar status, and we are in the process of withdrawing our troops from the lines in combat against you.
OOC
@Nestea Oreo: I reject your new unit design. That does not qualify to be created. The unit designing is focused towards armor, planes, and the like, not for all types of units. You already have special forces, the Kommando. However, I would not recommend building as many of those as you wanted to build of your other unit, as the quality of special forces declines with each unit built. All EP and manpower dedicated to this has been banked. I apologize for not informing you of this earlier, but I have not had a chance to read your orders until preparing the update.
@luckymoose: there was a discrepancy between the funds you believed you were receiving and the amount you actually received. The difference was taken away from your infantry production line.
World Map
FRONT IN BRITAIN. London, England. The English and Scots have continued to wage war across Britain, as the Scots launched a new offensive early in the year, pushing on once again toward London and Liverpool. A major wave of recruits swarmed English officers and military bases, as the Scots threatened natural English territory. The English managed to repulse the invasion and then some, as overwhelming force was brought to bear against the Scottish army. With far superior numbers and airpower, the Scottish front line was breached in less than a month after the English launched their offensive. Edinburgh fell a few days later, after a large Scottish army was surrounded and defeated there. The remnants of the Scottish army continue to fight on in the north, as the English try to root out the last holdouts of the Co-Axial Pact in Britain.
Casualty List
Scotland: 202 Infantry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 8 Anti-Air Brigades, 6 Anti-Tank Brigades, 1 Highlander Brigade, 45 A-35 Brigades, 4 G35 Squadrons
England: 235 Infantry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Air Brigade, 14 Anti-Tank Brigades, 23 Panzer IV Brigades, 2 AS-124 Squadrons, 2 Buster Squadrons
THE RUSSIAN FRONT. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. As last year, some of the heaviest fighting in the globe took place between the Co-Axial Pact and the Russian Federation and its Allies in western Russia. The first fighting of year continued in the war-torn ruins of Moscow, as German and Russian soldiers pushed back the French out of the city once more and south into the open plains and roads of Russia. The French managed to contain the advance with superior airpower, smashing the advance and holding back attempts to reclaim the skies by the Allies. The fighting opened up again in spring around Moscow, when a French encircling attempt was crushed on the front lines by German forces as the Allies threw more and more troops and planes into combat, slowing making the fight for the skies into a more equal grapple. The stalemate continued south of Moscow throughout the year, as the Axis failed to advance within range of the city once again. In the north, the French have managed to panic St. Petersburg with a highly successful advance which briefly placed the city under artillery bombardment and cut the town off from the rest of the Russian Federation. A major influx of Swedish troops helped turn the tide with a major counterattack, pushing the Axis forces back from the city. Along the Volga, the Russian army fought a determined and brutal battle to hold the vital river line against a French advance, and inflicted a heavy toll. The deployment of the new D-Zero and massive numbers has not only led to the halt of the French advance, but to the forcing back of Axis forces towards Tsaritsyn. This was slightly offset by a French drive into the Caucuses across the Don River, breaching Russian defensive lines and pushing southeast, threatening Russia's main supplies of oil.
Casualty List
France: 445 Infantry Brigades, 20 A-39 Brigades, 35 A-42 Brigades, 6 Anti-Tank Brigades, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 8 CaD88 Brigades, 30 PPDA-41 Squadrons, 21 BP38 Squadrons, 5 PBHA-40 Squadrons
Portugal: 34 Infantry Brigades, 6 A-42 Brigades, 4 PBHA-40 Squadrons, 15 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 1 Zeppelin Dreadnought
Republic of Italy: 10 Infantry Brigades
Serbia: 49 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 2 A-39 Brigades, 30 PPDA-38 Squadrons
Bulgaria: 128 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades, 4 A-42 Brigades, 4 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 2 PPDA-41 Squadrons
Romania: 67 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 10 PPDA-41 Squadrons, 2 PPHA-40 Squadrons
Prussia: 17 Infantry Brigades, 3 Cavalry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Russian Federation: 704 Infantry Brigades, 19 Artillery Brigades, 11 Anti-Tank Brigades, 20 Anti-Air Brigades, 19 Panzer IV Brigades, 25 D-Zero Brigades, 63 AS-Zero Squadrons, 10 Buster Squadrons
German Republic: 91 Infantry Brigades
Swedish Empire: 70 Infantry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 2 D-4100 Brigades, 5 AS-124 Squadrons
Transylvania: 4 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Galicia: 12 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Hungary: 40 Infantry Brigades, 8 Anti-Tank Brigades, 6 Anti-Air Brigades, 1 Panzer II Brigade, 1 Panzer III Brigade, 2 Armored Car Brigades
BEHIND AXIS LINES. Berlin, Prussia. The situation in the former German Republic has escalated this year with a massive increase in organized partisan activities. It is believed by Prussian and French intelligence sources that full Resistance brigades may even be operating within the towns and countryside of Germany. Several pitched battles have been fought on a moderately sized scale throughout Germany, interrupting Axis supply to the front lines as well as causing considerable damage. Some of these forces have struck now in Prussia, hoping to further destabilize the collaborator regime out of Berlin and to spark an uprising against French dominance. This has been matched by activity in Greece, where French forces have been hard pressed to contain Greek bombing activities and attacks throughout the whole country. Several offensive operations were launched by DS Brigades, which have reported outstanding success in smashing some of the larger Resistance formations in Germany and Greece.
Casualty List
France: 10 Infantry Brigades
Prussia: 5 Infantry Brigades
German Republic: 7 Infantry Brigades
BATTLE OF BREST. Brest, France. A major fleet engagement has been fought between the navies of France and the Allies, as the combined English and German fleet met in open combat against the surface navy of France. Reminiscent of battles fought throughout the Caribbean before the dawn of powered aircraft, the Battle of Brest was fougth without the benefit of air support from either side as the French navy clashed against their united enemies. The plethora of French screening ships enabled them to keep their heavier vessels secure for longer through the conflict, inflicting heavier damages upon the Allies than they had themselves. The battle is believed to be a draw, as both sides suffered heavy losses and withdrew to ports in Britain and France. The fight was followed with minor skirmishes throughout the Atlantic, as French submarines clashed with Allied escort vessels bringing in food for the hungry English people.
Casualty List
France: 11 Destroyers, 10 Light Cruisers, 5 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Battlecruisers, 1 Atlantic-class Battleship, 1 Caesar-class Battleship, 9 MR Submarines, 2 LR Submarines, 3 Submarines
Russian Federation: 2 Destroyers, 1 Light Cruiser
England: 2 Destroyers, 2 Light Cruisers, 2 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Dreadnoughts, 1 Atlantic-class Battleship, 3 Constantine-class Battleships,
German Republic: 5 Destroyers, 4 Light Cruisers, 4 Heavy Cruisers, 2 Battlecruisers, 1 Dreadnought, 2 Atlantic-class Submarines
Danish Empire: 1 Destroyer, 1 Shark Submarine
Swedish Empire: 3 Destroyers, 1 Light Cruiser
African/Middle Eastern News Report
DISPUTE SPARKS INCIDENT BETWEEN KURDS AND TURKS. Mosul, Kurdistan. Kurdistan and the Turkish Sultanate, allies in the fight against the Co-Axial pact, suffered a relationship breaking dispute this year, threatening Allied positions in Asia Minor. A train of Kurdish troops were fired upon for unknown reasons by the Turks behind the front lines this year, and a vicious firefight ensued. The Kurds have blamed the Turkish government for a variety of offenses, claiming that they still continue to deny Kurdish sovereignty. The government of Kurdistan has announced the withdrawal of its forces from the front lines by the end of the year, claiming that it was a mistake to enter the war, and calling for immediate peace with the Co-Axial Pact. (-1 Stability in Turkey and Kurdistan)
LIBERIA ELECTIONS. Forsythville, Liberia. The Liberian government has started to face major political issues, as the clamor for reform continues to grow, and the Conservative Party faces great criticism from the press. The conservatives have been the most harshly criticized for their blind eye to industrial exploitation of the populace, and the people have demanded limitations upon the corporations responsible. The Conservatives were highly funded by the wealthy of the country and the campaign was harshly fought throughout the year, and despite widespread accusations of corruption within the populace, the Liberal Party managed to eke out a victory. The Liberals have been encouraged by the press to investigate the elections, widely believed to have been altered despite the outcome. (-2 Stability)
TURKISH ELECTIONS. Artvin, Turkish Sultanate. Despite occupation of nearly half the country by Italian invasion forces, the Turkish Sultanate has determined to preserve the nation's fledgling democracy in the wake of aggression. Elections were held for the executive office, which has been given considerable powers during the course of the conflict. The nation's Congress has had limited elections in still free areas of the country, bringing some new representatives to the table, but all members of the Turkish National Party. The moderate party has pledged to lead the nation through these times of difficulty, and has managed to secure the office of Presidency. The government will continue the fight, but has stated that peace has not been taken off the negotiation table with the Co-Axial Pact. (+1 Stability)
KURDISTAN ELECTIONS. Mosul, Kurdistan. The disastrous losses in the war with the Co-Axial Pact and the dispute with the Turkish Sultanate have led to the Liberal Party facing major opposition. The alliance with the Turks has greatly annoyed the Conservative Party leadership, which favors support for the Axis. The Conservative Party used the losses of the year and the incident to secure a major electoral victory, stomping the Liberals and ousting them from Congress and the Presidency. The Kurd government has pledged that the new government will reconsider the policies of the previous regime, and the nation of Kurdistan's position in the World Wars. (-1 Stability)
SYRIAN ELECTIONS. Damascus, Syria. The Syrian nation has held elections this year, as the Liberal Party continues to unite secularist groups within the country, despite the protestations of the conservative Islamic minority. The government has pledged to continue policies of social equality regardless of religion, and to encourage the continued migration of refugees from Europe and Africa. They have also pledged to negotiate further with the Rashid Arabian government over control of the recently annexed region from Turkey. They have vowed that Syrian claims will not be ignored, and that the government will move to establish control through any possible diplomatic moves. (+1 Stability)
RIOTING IN PALESTINE. Al Quds, Palestine. The government of Palestine faced rising dissent from the Islamic population in moves against the Jews within the city of Al Quds. Radical Islamic extremists launched an attack on the Jewish part of the city, setting several businesses aflame and killing several dozen residents and wounding hundreds of others. Of course, the local population was not defenseless and fought back, driving back the rioters. In the wake of the attack, the Liberal Party has harshly criticized the Conservative Party for its failure to act in the defense, even giving express orders for local police and military units not to get involved in the confusion. Palestine's government has refused to comment against the demands, and have insisted that no bias was made against the Jewish populace. (-1 Stability)
REFUGEES IN CENTRAL AFRICA. Crowleton, Republic of New England. To the surprise of a New Englander detachment in the northeastern Congo a massive crowd of over ten thousand people emerged from the jungles, armed but hungry. These refugees are among a number of Belgians, Moroccans, and even French socialists who claim they travelled from a forced labor camp in Central Africa. They claim that they are the end result of the so-called "death trains" which gained press before the eruption of the World Wars. Apparently, after the travel across the countryside the trains took the refugees to labor mines and other resource gathering camps across Central Africa. Forced to work under harsh conditions and with many casualties among the labor, these were able to overthrow control of the camp, killing the French guards and seizing weapons. After a long journey they managed to escape to the neutral Republic of New England's colony of the Congo. The Red Cross has set up refugee camps and has pledged to help provide for the victims of French atrocities.
DESTABILIZATION IN TUNISIA. Tunis, Tunisia. The Tunisian nation has been continually upset by the failure to achieve success in the World Wars against France. Rioting has erupted in Tunis, as the country erupts into confusion. Protests have been launched against the government as a whole, claiming that the institution of democracy resulted in the failure of the military. They have called for a new regime along modern European lisist lines, hoping for the restoration of authority and order to a troubled country. The military has been deployed to the city to prevent the outbreak of violence to block a full scale uprising from the so far limited riots which have taken place. Damages caused by the riots have been so far minimal as the nation struggles to rebuild from the war and chaos which resulted from it. (-1 Stability)
NIJERIA CONTINUES TO RISE IN UNREST. Christiansburg, Danish Empire. The Nijerian population has continued their campaign for independence and success within the Danish Empire, launching several more bombings of Danish railroads, including the derailment and destruction of a convoy of trains carrying tanks and other heavy equipment. They have also begun waging open warfare against the Danish military throughout the central parts of the nation, bombing arms factories and devastating the logistics of the country. The Danish government has made new moves against the Nijeria First Movement, launching an extensive military investigation into the ongoing bombings and other acts of unrest. Several leaders have been arrested, leading to a continuing growth of unrest and turmoil within the Danish colony, as they are turned into martyrs for the Nijerian cause. The Nijerians have dropped their demands, shifting them to immediate withdrawal of the Danish Empire, or they will continue their open unrest and revolt. (-2 Infantry Brigades, -1 Anti-Air Brigade, -2 Panzer IV brigades, -1 Stability in Danish Nijeria)
SPECIAL: World Wars in Africa and the Middle East
NIJERIAN FRONT. Christiansburg, Danish Empire. The increase in sabotage and infighting in Nijeria has greatly helped local French forces achieve success in holding their positions along the western Nijer River against Danish counterattacks, inflicting heavy casualties. The French have managed to hold back the attempts to move into the territory originally taken from the French after the Great War, and the Danes have found themselves unable to break through. In the skies, the French have brought in fresh air forces, veterans from combat both over the Baltic Sea and the English Channel, and they have eagerly and easily torn apart Danish air groups in the region. It has been confirmed by Danish authorities that the French have been shipping in weapons and material to Nijerian rebels, who have continued to issue demands for immediate independence from the Allied nation.
Casualty List
France: 13 Infantry Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 2 Artillery Brigades, 7 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 1 BP38 Squadron
Danish Empire: 39 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades, 14 Panzer IV Brigades, 6 Hlin-1 Squadrons, 4 AS-124 Squadrons, 9 Tyr-1 Squadrons
TURKISH FRONT. Ankara, occupied Turkish Sultanate. The year in Turkey began with further Allied successes against the mountaineers of Italy, ill suited to defensive combat in the open field. The Turks and Kurds smashed to the west, once more threatening to reenter and reclaim Ankara from the Italian invaders. Italian reinforcements later in the year helped push back the new offensive, at a great cost. Further advances were made with the Kurdish withdrawal from the conflict, leaving several small holes within Allied lines and positions, which the Axis army exploited when possible. Despite these successes, the Turks managed to regain some lost ground on their own, using overwhelming air superiority to devastate French and Italian support positions, knocking out tanks and other heavy equipment with great ease.
Casualty List
Republic of Italy: 39 Infantry Brigades, 120 Mountain Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 11 Anti-Air Brigades, 5 Armored Car Brigades, 3 A-39 Brigades, 4 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 3 BP38 Squadrons
France: 7 Infantry Brigades, 1 Armored Car Brigade, 2 Hotchkiss Brigades, 1 A-42 Brigade
Turkish Sultanate: 69 Infantry Brigades, 1 Turk Komandosu Brigade, 2 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Air Brigade, 3 D-4100 Brigades, 2 Buster Squadrons
Kurdistan: 37 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades, 2 AS-124 Squadrons
Asian/Pacific News Report
INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS UNITE IN BANGLADESH. Calcutta, Republic of New England. Following the lead of likeminded individuals in India as seen by the creation of the United Indian Nationalist Movement last year, the Bengalis have united in a similar fashion. The predominantly Islamic Bengal Independence Movement has united the other various groups against New Englander imperialism. They have called for the creation of an independent Bengal state, ousting the colonial regime and creating a new country. The Bengalis have issued a statement to the Republic of New England, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the New Englander colonial armies, but opening the door to negotiations. They have agreed to allow for the possibility of movement upon the terms offered, and have stated their willingness to avoid a violent war for independence. (-1 Stability for Bangladesh)
RIOTING IN AFGHANISTAN. Kabul, Afghanistan. The establishment of a new regime and a new government in Afghanistan has been met with some hostility. While the defeat of the various warlord factions has led to unprecedented stability and security within the Central Asian nation, the calls for modernization and centralization have been met with concern. Traditionalists, fighting agaisnt the new order of things, have led several riots and acts of civil unrest throughout Kabul and several other villages and towns across the countryside. They have denounced the "attack on sacred tradition" launched by the new government, leading the government to denounced "these supporters of anarchy," and deploy the military to several threatened areas. (-2 Manpower, -1 Stability)
TREATY SIGNED IN JAPAN. Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese and Korean governments have, to the surprise of many, reached an agreement upon limited Japanese independence under Korean protection. The treaty was greatly punitive against the Japanese government, outraging the nationalist population, as the samurai back the treaty as a temporary necessity for freedom. Japan has agreed to act as an effective extension of the Korean Empire, becoming a vassal of the Korean emperor. They also agreed to pay exorbitant reparations over the next ten years, in order to make up for alleged damages caused by the Japanese rebellion. They have pledged to reduce the size of their military as well as reducing all claims to the other islands of the Japanese archipelago. This has outraged the Japanese of Kyushu, who have expressed the concern that the new nation has abandoned the cause of true Japanese freedom from tyranny.
SPECIAL: World Wars in Asia and the Pacific Ocean
MANCHURIAN FRONT. Harbin, Russian Federation. Fighting continued to go Russia's way in Manchuria, though it did not seem to be the case during the first part of the year. The Korean army launched a successful flanking attack against Harbin, only to have their flanking forces be outflanked themselves by much larger Russian armies. The Korean spearheads were cut off and surrounded by the Russians, who destroyed the Korean armies in detail, routing their main offensive forces. The Russians then moved east, as if threatening Vladivostok, and the Koreans rushed to defend it, only to find that the Russians moved into Korea itself, cutting off land supply with Seoul. The Korean army has hastily amassed to defend Seoul and the rest of the peninsula, but the initial defenses were easily defeated, with much of the Korean army lying in ruins in Manchuria. In the skies, the Russians continue to dominate all hopes of Korean air power, wiping out their planes, usually before they can even make it into the skies.
Casualty List
Korean Empire: 324 Infantry Brigades, 15 Cavalry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 8 A-39 Brigades, 11 A-42 Brigades, 10 PPDA-38 Squadrons, 20 PPDA-41 Squadrons, 8 BP38 Squadrons, 7 PBHA-40 Squadrons
Russian Federation: 207 Infantry Brigades, 5 Artillery Brigades, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 4 Panzer IV Brigades, 2 D-Zero Brigades, 20 AS-Zero Squadrons, 3 Buster Squadrons
CAMPAIGN THROUGH THE ISLANDS. Vladivostok, occupied Russian Federation. Korean forces, despite their miserable failures upon the mainland, have launched a relatively successful campaign through the Japanese Islands, overrunning several out of supply Russian garrisons in the region. The Russians put up a strong fight for Hokkaido, but were ultimately forced out, and with the fall of their loyalist subjects in the area, the remaining islands fell easily to the Korean invaders. Without naval or air support the Russians usually surrendered quickly, though some pitched battles have taken place. There have been reports emerging from Hokkaido of Korean atrocities against the Ainu, long recognized as loyal Russian citizens, but remain unconfirmed by neutral authorities.
Casualty List
Korean Empire: 12 Infantry Brigades
Russian Federation: 10 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Review of the Arts
The Book Buddha
Type: Motion Picture
Genre: Drama
Producer: Beria Production
Running Time: 120 minutes
Summary: The Book Buddha attempts to illustrate the tragedy of war, to help people overcome it, and to help the Russian people forget their woes in this time of French invasion. The movie depicts a simple bookseller in Smolensk, trying to eke out an existence as the city is fought over between Russian and French troops. Amid the fire and fighting, the seller attempts to preserve his collection and pieces from the flames of war, fighting off French looters and hiding his goods from the French occupation. Ultimately he winds up hiding people, not just books, from the occupiers, and helps to lead an underground force to multiple successes against the attackers. The film includes actual footage from the battlefield, and even in Smolensk, as part of the film's production team actually snuck through French lines to capture scenes.
Why We Fight: Shattered Alliances
Type: Motion Picture
Genre: Propaganda/Historical
Producer: New England National Film Productions
Running Time: 56 minutes
Summary: Shattered Alliances is the most recent of a series of government propaganda films sponsored by the Republic of New England in their production and distribution. The films prior to this depict the lead up to the war with the United Collectives, including the collapse of the Canadian government and the growth of the war in the Caribbean Sea. This particular film is the longest of these productions, initially intended to be shown in front of longer movies and productions. Despite the initial intent, this film is worthy of a full feature display all of its own, featuring actual combat from the various fronts. The film is meant to encourage the people of the Allies, showing the failure of a coordinated effort within the International Socialist Cooperative Group and announcing that the downfall of socialism is soon to be at hand.
The Sports Page
OLYMPIC COMMITTEE RECONVENES. Geneva, Switzerland. The International Olympic Committee has reconvened once again in the city of Geneva, Switzerland, discussing the matters of the 1944 and 1948 Olympic Games. It has been determined that the 1944 games will be cancelled due to the heavy fighting between the Allies and United Collectives in New Caen. This has left open the concern of 1948, when many hope the war will be over, both in North America and Europe. The Committee has looked into the various neutral possibilities for five years from now, including the Republic of China, Florida, and even remote Iceland. The IOC has called into vote three key cities for consideration for the 1948 games. Peking in China, a contender for the 1944 games, is one of the first major centers for consideration, particularly with the possibily accrued by the major construction efforts in China. Saint Augustine in Florida has also been considered with the rising wealth of the country and its neutral position in North America. Lastly, the small city of Reykjavik in Iceland has been considered as possibly one of the few European cities which may still exist by the end of the World Wars.
Political Cartoon from Rio de Janeiro, Socialist Union of South America
"Democracia Venezuelana"= Venezuelan Democracy
Bs.= Bolivars, the Venezuelan Currency
The Diplomatic Pouch
To: Republic of Italy
From: Kurdistan
We hereby offer peace at prewar status, and we are in the process of withdrawing our troops from the lines in combat against you.
OOC
@Nestea Oreo: I reject your new unit design. That does not qualify to be created. The unit designing is focused towards armor, planes, and the like, not for all types of units. You already have special forces, the Kommando. However, I would not recommend building as many of those as you wanted to build of your other unit, as the quality of special forces declines with each unit built. All EP and manpower dedicated to this has been banked. I apologize for not informing you of this earlier, but I have not had a chance to read your orders until preparing the update.
@luckymoose: there was a discrepancy between the funds you believed you were receiving and the amount you actually received. The difference was taken away from your infantry production line.
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Nestea Oreo
Chieftain
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Note: The Political Cartoon seems to be shot.
Both the political cartoon and world map have been fixed.
Milarqui
Deity
In the past, I have seen idiots. I have seen ******** people. I never thought that I would ever see completely brainless people. However, I have seen them now. And they live in Nijeria. It's the First Nijeria Movement.
Nestea Oreo
Chieftain
- Joined
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Prussia disagrees, the French have got honor like all of the Axis. Nigeria will be free.
OOC: Are short-range standard submarines better at stuff within their short range than long-range submarines?
PS. I think my manpower didn't rise (should be at 165?).
OOC: Are short-range standard submarines better at stuff within their short range than long-range submarines?
PS. I think my manpower didn't rise (should be at 165?).
Milarqui
Deity
Honour? Where was that honour when they stroke at us so treasonously, so many years ago?
Nestea Oreo
Chieftain
- Joined
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You speak of the liberation of Europe, such as Prussia and the victory of Balkan irredentism over Allied Imperialism? Then reply to Prussia as if it was not a part of the Axis, to perhaps spark division amongst us?
Despite what evil trickery you may use to successfully fool such nations as Tunisia and Egypt, Turkey and Kurdistan into warring against us unjustly we will not be fooled.
Yes you speak of people who have been reformed as enslaved, but you are blind.
Our leader doth only punish the evil, and extend mercy to those who are coerced (Tunisia) or were simply frightened (Egypt).
Prussia is hopeful that there will be negotiations with Kurdistan and Turkey.
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Blinded by the influence of unislamic desires emanating from the Turkish hook you aided your would-be aggressor and longtime oppressor against the Balkan liberators who so deigned mercy upon the Islamic Union states of Tunisia and Egypt. And for this they have shown you nothing but contempt, going so far in their paranoia as to backstab an entire company of your brave soldiers. We can only assume they thought you would take advantage of being in their rear as their minds project their unhealthy, worldly desires and personality onto you. Naturally, your people are unhappy with sacrificing several hundred thousand soldiers for the cause of oppressing Greek minorities on the Anatolian west coast, like they oppressed you. You should not be surprised at their discontent.
But isolationism is not the answer, though we would prefer to be left alone in defending our territories as we have no designs on Africa and the Middle East unlike our wars of liberation in our homelands, Europe. The best answer of all would be to declare war and help us overthrow the oppressive Ankara government. Certainly Italy and France would reward you greatly and show mercy to your Turkish co-religionists.
We ask the Kurdish and Turkish people that you show loyalty to your government and while expressing your will respecting their final decision. Only when there is faith between man and state as there is faith between man and Allah will the wisdom of the Muslims become the wisdom of the state.
~ a fellow liberated people, now fighting to defend God's will in this world
Despite what evil trickery you may use to successfully fool such nations as Tunisia and Egypt, Turkey and Kurdistan into warring against us unjustly we will not be fooled.
Yes you speak of people who have been reformed as enslaved, but you are blind.
Our leader doth only punish the evil, and extend mercy to those who are coerced (Tunisia) or were simply frightened (Egypt).
Prussia is hopeful that there will be negotiations with Kurdistan and Turkey.
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Open Letter, Wilhem the IV and Prussia to the Kurdish State and the Imams and their flock, the People of Kurdistan (and also sent to the people of Turkey)
Blinded by the influence of unislamic desires emanating from the Turkish hook you aided your would-be aggressor and longtime oppressor against the Balkan liberators who so deigned mercy upon the Islamic Union states of Tunisia and Egypt. And for this they have shown you nothing but contempt, going so far in their paranoia as to backstab an entire company of your brave soldiers. We can only assume they thought you would take advantage of being in their rear as their minds project their unhealthy, worldly desires and personality onto you. Naturally, your people are unhappy with sacrificing several hundred thousand soldiers for the cause of oppressing Greek minorities on the Anatolian west coast, like they oppressed you. You should not be surprised at their discontent.
But isolationism is not the answer, though we would prefer to be left alone in defending our territories as we have no designs on Africa and the Middle East unlike our wars of liberation in our homelands, Europe. The best answer of all would be to declare war and help us overthrow the oppressive Ankara government. Certainly Italy and France would reward you greatly and show mercy to your Turkish co-religionists.
We ask the Kurdish and Turkish people that you show loyalty to your government and while expressing your will respecting their final decision. Only when there is faith between man and state as there is faith between man and Allah will the wisdom of the Muslims become the wisdom of the state.
~ a fellow liberated people, now fighting to defend God's will in this world
Agent 89
King
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What the heck! This was supposed to be a program to help local farmers improve effeciency and provide them money to buy modern equiptment if they wanted to. Not occupy their land and force them to modernize and change their way of life if they didn't want to.
By the way, how many Amish farmers are there in Pennsylvania? I can imagine a few communities who would get upset and not want to modernize, but not enough Amish to cause all this protest.
I may have misunderstood your intents, but it sounded like you wanted to actually make their simple way of life into a business for export. Yes, there's relatively few of them, but there's enough support for them that messing with them outrages those who are not actually Amish.
Slim_Shady
Quebec Extremist
EQ - Were there any effects to my industrialization project?
Circuit
Writing Letters
To: Paraguay
From: SUSA
We have no interest in becoming involved in you nation, nor do we wish to spread the war south. We've already settled the differences between our two nations; Bolivia is free from Salazar's tyranny, and we no longer have to worry about a right-wing dictatorship in your nation having total control of your military. We are willing to sign a 15-year nonaggression pact to ensure peace between our nations.
OOC: Salazar a Liberal? I thought he was a Conservative.
IC:
To: Venezuela
From: SUSA
Perhaps we have made ourselves a bit more clear. Let's consider a new treaty, the Treaty of Wilhemsburg, so that we may end the bloodshed.
1. Venezuela will withdraw all forces out of the SUSA.
2. Venezuela and her allies will recognize SUSA authority over Guyana.
3. The SUSA will withdraw her forces out of Colombia.
4. The SUSA will renounce claim to Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru.
5. Venezuela will renounce all claim to Georgetown and Wilhelmsburg.
6. Cuba will renounce all claim to Guyana.
7. Free elections shall be held in Bolivia, and the disputed land currently occupied by Peru shall be turned over to the Bolivian government (including former Chilean territory).
8. Elections shall be monitored by Peru, New England, and the SUSA.
9. A peace shall be established between Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, New England, and the SUSA.
10. The SUSA shall be permitted free and unhindered trade with the UCNA.
11. A nonaggression pact shall be signed between the SUSA and Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru for 15 years.
This is merely a draft to the treaty, and is subject to change. But we'll work with this for now.
From: SUSA
We have no interest in becoming involved in you nation, nor do we wish to spread the war south. We've already settled the differences between our two nations; Bolivia is free from Salazar's tyranny, and we no longer have to worry about a right-wing dictatorship in your nation having total control of your military. We are willing to sign a 15-year nonaggression pact to ensure peace between our nations.
OOC: Salazar a Liberal? I thought he was a Conservative.
IC:
To: Venezuela
From: SUSA
Perhaps we have made ourselves a bit more clear. Let's consider a new treaty, the Treaty of Wilhemsburg, so that we may end the bloodshed.
1. Venezuela will withdraw all forces out of the SUSA.
2. Venezuela and her allies will recognize SUSA authority over Guyana.
3. The SUSA will withdraw her forces out of Colombia.
4. The SUSA will renounce claim to Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru.
5. Venezuela will renounce all claim to Georgetown and Wilhelmsburg.
6. Cuba will renounce all claim to Guyana.
7. Free elections shall be held in Bolivia, and the disputed land currently occupied by Peru shall be turned over to the Bolivian government (including former Chilean territory).
8. Elections shall be monitored by Peru, New England, and the SUSA.
9. A peace shall be established between Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, New England, and the SUSA.
10. The SUSA shall be permitted free and unhindered trade with the UCNA.
11. A nonaggression pact shall be signed between the SUSA and Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru for 15 years.
This is merely a draft to the treaty, and is subject to change. But we'll work with this for now.
EmperorBao
Chieftain
- Joined
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To: England
From: Scotland
I must request peace, for i know when i can't beat my opponent sue for peace. I ask you now what would be your terms so I may determine weither we can settle this peacefully or with needless bloodshed.
From: Scotland
I must request peace, for i know when i can't beat my opponent sue for peace. I ask you now what would be your terms so I may determine weither we can settle this peacefully or with needless bloodshed.
Crezth
i knew you were a real man of the left
To: Russian Federation
From: France
We have fought now for four long years. There is no sign that the war will slow down, nor indeed that you have any genuine favor in this war. Your people are tired. Your men continue to die at a pace that far outstrips our own. We ask again that the Russians come to the table, and that we may decide, once and for all, the question of peace.
From: France
We have fought now for four long years. There is no sign that the war will slow down, nor indeed that you have any genuine favor in this war. Your people are tired. Your men continue to die at a pace that far outstrips our own. We ask again that the Russians come to the table, and that we may decide, once and for all, the question of peace.
To France
From Russia:
Your allies in Scotland and Korea will fall in the coming year while our side remains strong. Soon the Allied nations will descend upon Paris and free Europe from Listist grasps.
Crezth
i knew you were a real man of the left
To: Russia
From: France
Your allies in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, and Transylvania have already fallen, with Mexico City and Turkey soon to follow. What of it? No matter, your people shall soon speak.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
@NukeKid: How dare you violate my treaty!
TO: Russia
FROM: Korea
You are foolish to fall into our trap, the mountains hold no favor for the Russian hordes.
TO: Russia
FROM: Korea
You are foolish to fall into our trap, the mountains hold no favor for the Russian hordes.
To Scotland
From England:
We welcome peace with our northern brothers. We will get back to you with terms in the coming days, but for now we ask that your men stand down in order to prevent any more needless casualties while we sort out what to do with you.
From England:
We welcome peace with our northern brothers. We will get back to you with terms in the coming days, but for now we ask that your men stand down in order to prevent any more needless casualties while we sort out what to do with you.
