Central/South American News Report
CHILEAN ELECTIONS POSTPONED. Santiago, Chile. The Chilean military government has announced the temporary cessation of elections this year and for the foreseeable future, citing the need to recover from the destructive socialist regime and the World Wars. The declaration has been met with considerable unrest as the country continues to struggle in the postwar environment. Riots and protests have been held, spearheaded by the nation's unions and the Socialist Party. The military has been brought in to enforce martial law in order to preserve the security of the country against the threat of revolution or rebellion. The harsh methods of the government have been denounced by the Socialist Union of South America and several other nations in the region. (-1 Stability)
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC ELECTIONS. Viedma, Argentine Republic. For the first time since the end of the World Wars in South America, the Argentine Republic has held its constitutional elections as a free nation from the scourge of communism. The elections were heavily dominated by the Conservative Party, which relied on fears of the socialist threat reemerging to win on a platform of military buildup and strength. The Conservative Party has made the promise to the Argentine people to never be taken advantage of by the evil socialists in Urquizaville or Rio de Janeiro ever again. They have promised to double the size of the military and to establish a new naval presence in the region to help protect themselves from foreign domination. (+1 Stability)
GUYANA ELECTIONS IN TURMOIL. Georgetown, Guyana. For a variety of reasons, the elections this year in the new South American state of Guyana have collapsed into confusion and turmoil as the country struggled to preserve democracy. The emergence of over two dozen political parties and interests threw the process into confusion, threatening riots and revolution. The country's fledgling military has stepped in to preserve order and to restructure the nation in this time of confusion. Martial law has been declared and the military has been mobilized into the cities to preserve order as curfews are enacted. The commanding general, Diederick Closson, has pledged to step down once the situation has stabilized and to hold new elections on schedule in 1948. Venezuela and Cuba have offered troops and assistance to prevent further disorder, but General Closson has temporarily refused these offers in efforts to protect the nation's newfound sovereignty. (-3 Stability)
REBELLION IN YUCATAN ESCALATES. Merida, Yucatan. What began as a limited moved for rebellion against the new republic in Mexico has escalated to a larger war in the Central American region. Mexican and Mayan forces clashed through most of the year, and despite use of the Red Brigade against the rebels, they've been greatly reinforced in their struggle against Mexico. The Guatemalan nation has come outright and recognized the new government of Yucatan, pledging numerous troops to support them in their just war for independence. The deployment of troops to the front has helped the nation of Yucatan preserve the front lines, inflicting heavy damages against the Mexican advance. At sea, the Mexican government has initiated a blockade of the Yucatan coastline but has been met with unexpected opposition there as well. Unknown submarines have sunk several Mexican escort ships, causing much disconcertment to the blockading navy.
Casualty List
Mexico: 20 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 3 AVB-03 Brigades, 3 Destroyers, 1 PA-3 Squadron
Yucatan: 10 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Guatemala: 14 Infantry Brigades, 4 Oliver-Mk2 Squadrons
CUBA ESTABLISHES NEW MILITARY ARM. Havana, Cuba. The Cuban military has made some radical developments in warfare this year, establishing the Cuban Special Air Brigades, a force experimenting with the new tactic of mass parachute attacks. The training is highly specialized and requires intensive cooperation with ground and air forces, leading to the Cubans being one of only a few nations capable of such an exercise. The training for activities on a large scale have proven to be highly expensive and very dangerous for veteran ground troops, as the Cuban government launches its first use of the "airborne" troopers in war games outside of Havana. Military theorists believe that the massed airborne assault could lead to revolutionary new tactics in warfare as the armies of the world can now truly exploit the "highest ground around" for land attacks. (+1 Army and Air Force Quality for Cuba)
WEST INDIES SEIZED FOR NEW FEDERATION. Guantanamo, Cuba. As the World Wars come to a close, the Cuban government has made it clear that only the most limited European involvement in the Caribbean will be allowed from here on out. The Cuban navy and military has seized the Danish and Dutch West Indies from St. Maarten to Tobago, bringing to a close European rule in the region. The Swedes have been spared from the Cuban onslaught, as their involvement in the war against the United Collectives has painted them in a favorable light, and the Cuban government has pledged not to press any claims upon the Bahamas or New England controlled Puerto Rico. These islands are stated to form the base of the soon-to -be established Caribbean Federation, a democratic union of the various islands in the Caribbean Sea, including Haiti, the West Indies, and Cuba. A constitutional convention has been called from various representatives in the islands, ignoring "reactionary" individuals such as the decadent supporters of the old Haitian monarchy. The new Federation will go into effect January 1, 1946, ushering in a new age of regional politics.
European News Report
BOHEMIAN ELECTIONS. Prague, Bohemia. Elections in Bohemia resulted in a surprising outcome, as the long reigning Conservative Party was ousted from control by the Liberals. The Liberal Party has pledged to establish a new order for the Bohemian people, promising worker reforms and a more just and true government, while wiping away the corruption of the old regime. The politics of this year became ugly throughout the season, as King Francis refused to offer support for the newly elected government, unwilling to get involved with the new politics. The Bohemian Chancellor has promised to maintain the nation's sanctity in the establishment of a new French Europe. (-2 Stability)
TREATY OF SMOLENSK. Smolensk, Russian Federation. The World Wars have been brought to an end in most of Europe, to the relief of the millions of residents of the region. The Russian Federation and the Co-Axial Pact have signed an agreement this year bringing an end to the bloody conflict representative of the Russian Front. The Treaty of Smolensk has allowed the Russian Federation to maintain its territorial integrity in its entirety, even allowing the continuation of the war against the Korean Empire and the resulting Treaty of Vladivostok. The treaty effectively marks the end of the World Wars as a whole, with separate treaties between the Co-Axial Pact and the Republic of the Netherland and Swedish Empire soon following. The devastating conflict has been brought to a conclusion as both sides begin to pick up the pieces of the war. To some, this treaty is the death of the War for Freedom, and natives begin to lose hope for liberation with the failure of what was thought to be the world's greatest power to free them. (+2 Stability for all colonies, +2 Stability for all Co-Axial Pact nations, -2 Stability for all European Allied nations)
FREE GOVERNMENTS DISSOLVED. Moscow, Russian Federation. The Treaty of Smolensk has marked the effective end of the governments in exile of Hungary and Transylvania. The end of Russian support for the war effort has led to many believing that the cause is no longer capable of victory, and many have returned to their shattered homelands. The weapons of these individuals have frequently been taken with them, and in the confusion of the French withdrawal and mobilization, many of these arms have been brought home. The end of Dutch or Swedish support for the war has further discredited these movements, with only the last remnants of the German Republic holding on in the scattered few remains of the German empire. The German arms have also been brought into Germany proper to wage the ongoing rebellion for most of the year in a brutal struggle against French occupation.
TRANSYLVANIA ANNEXED. Bucharest, Romania. In a quick election in the former Russian protectorate of Transylvania, the populace has allegedly voted to join in union with the lisist state of Romania. Foreign observers were disallowed to witness the electoral process, having not been pledged to allow them in the Treaty of Smolensk. It is reported by some authorities that occupying Romanian troops were encouraged to partake in the plebiscite, which in addition to local support, was enough to win through numbers and intimidation tactics. The Romanian government has welcomed Transylvania into the fold, pledging to never let anything come between them ever again, regardless of foreign oppression or rule.
GREEK DISPUTE RISING. Athens, occupied Greece. The various nations of the Co-Axial Pact have been increasingly in debate over the fate of the former Greek nation. Currently occupied by the Italian and French governments, several Balkan states have some interest in the events to take place there. No one disputes Italian possession of the Grecian peninsula or the coastline taken from Turkey during the Suez War, but other issues have come into light. The Bulgarian government, having been forced to return Constantinople to the Russian Federation, has issued claims upon eastern Greece, calling for the creation of a Bulgarian coastline upon the Mediterranean Sea. The French government has refused to commit to such an annexation as of yet, as claims grow ever louder. The Serbian government has also called for its long-held position of Albanian independence, the issue which resulted in the Greco-Serbian War of 1926. The Bulgarian and Serbian governments have called for an immediate judgment to be made on the region to settle the disputes before further conflicts erupt.
ULSTER OCCUPIED. Dublin, Irish Republic. The Irish government has finally made a long awaited move and annexed the English held portion of Ireland, ending the province of Ulster at last. The English king and Parliament officially recognized the Irish annexation of the region, lamenting the inability of England to protect the province from French or Irish domination. The Irish government has lauded England for accepting its status, claiming that the turning over of the region could herald a new era of warmer relations for the two nations of the British islands. The Irish Republic has immediately set to work integrating the region into the rest of the nation, establishing new government offices, and allowing for the emigration for any Ulster Protestants who are unwilling to recognize their new leaders. Some of these Protestants have been offered return to England, while others have been encouraged to move to the Republic of New England or elsewhere. Nonetheless, the Protestant population has continued to remain uneasy in the wake of the changes of their politics, and several minor protests have been held as a resistance movement forms. (-1 Stability for Irish Republic)
FRENCH VICTORY PROCLAIMED. Paris, France. The Treaty of Smolensk recognizes that a new dawn has arisen in Europe, as the French government proclaims the establishment of the Third French Imperium. The French nation has managed to trample the previously formidable European Alliance of Nations and has humbled the great Russian bear, standing triumphant over two full continents. Almost the whole of Africa rests under the French banner and France is now to date the largest empire in human history, surpassing the mass of the Russian Federation. The Imperium is stated to be able to last a thousand years and the government has chosen to memorialize the occasion with a beautification project over Paris. Numerous monuments and other structures will be built to acknowledge the great success over the Allies, as the finest artists and architects throughout the Empire are summoned to help create a capitol worthy of such a nation.
TREATY OF AMSTERDAM. Amsterdam, France. With the end of Russian and Swedish involvement in the World Wars, the Republic of the Netherlands was the next nation to submit to a humiliating treaty with the powers of the Co-Axial Pact. The Republic of the Netherlands has been forced to vacate the European continent, ceding control of the Netherlands proper to French occupation and eventual annexation. The island of Ceylon was also ceded to join French India, as was Dutch West Africa, which have both been added to the varied realms of the French Empire. The treaty has allowed for the evacuation of much of the Netherlands citizenry, who have embarked, fearing retribution much like that which had been visited upon the Belgians. Many of these people have moved to start new lives in New Holland or New Zeeland, far away from Lisist occupied Europe.
TREATY OF COPENHAGEN. Copenhagen, occupied Danish Empire. The Swedish and French governments have come to peace, ending the Swedish involvement with the Allied cause in the World Wars. With the withdrawal of the Russian Federation from the war, it was determined by the Swedish government to be too risky to continue the war on alone. They have come to the bargaining table, achieving a much fairer peace than expected by many. The French government have agreed to a fifteen year nonaggression pact with the Swedish Empire and have even agreed to allow the Swedes to maintain their limited presence in Africa and abroad. The French have further agreed to help pay for the damages inflicted upon Sweden during the late invasion of the country during the World Wars. With this treaty, only the Danish Empire and England continue the good fight against the might of a virtually united Europe. (-2 Stability for Swedish Empire)
THE COLOGNE DECLARATION. Cologne, occupied German Republic. In a long awaited broadcast, the Consul of the French Imperium has announced the fate of much of occupied Europe. France's great victory over the Russian Federation and the Allied powers has heralded in a new golden age for Europe, and plans for new administration of the continent have been anticipated by many. France has announced the annexation of the new provinces of the Netherlands, Denmark, Rhineland, and Hanover into the heart of the French Empire, becoming recognized citizens of the land. Three new nations shall also be carved from the occupied regions, including the restoration of the nation of Hungary, established under French guidance. New regimes will be established with the restoration of the nation of Austria, occupied by the aggressive German Empire in 1902. This will include the recreation of an independent Bavaria and the total end to a unified German state. Many expect the new states to rest firmly under French control, economically and politically, though this detail has yet to be confirmed by the Consul.
GREENLAND ANNEXED BY ICELAND. Reykjavik, Iceland. The defeat of the Russian Federation and their withdrawal from the war with the Co-Axial Pact has announced to most of the world the imminent French victory over the remnants of the European Alliance of Nations. In order to spare its few denizens from the horrors of war that the stubborn Danish government could bring through French invasion, Greenland's Althaus has agreed to join in union with the government of Iceland. As Iceland is a recognized participant in the Co-Axial Pact it is believed that the new treaty will allow the Icelanders to protect their Greenland brothers from the wrath of the French or Danes through political alliances. As Greenland possesses few citizens or resources the move has gone relatively unopposed as Iceland quickly integrates its new people.
African/Middle Eastern News Report
REVOLT IN IRAQ. Basra, Iraq. Growing resentment against the Virginian government has at last led to a popular coup against the Virginian businesses and regime controlling the Middle Eastern nation of Iraq. The military has established a new regime, ousting Virginian control, and nationalizing the oil fields and refineries throughout the nation. The government has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Virginian Imperial Protectorate, establishing itself as an independent regime. Violent mobs have heralded the change in government, as attacks are launched against Virginians throughout the region, leaving several dozen dead. The new government has vowed to maintain its freedom from foreign control, and will not cede any further of the nation's wealth and resources to Virginian tyranny. The military has been mobilized and defenses established to hold the country against foreign attack. Several major battles have already been fought between the Iraqi Independent Army and the Virginian IX Armored Infantry Division as the Virginian governor attempted to preserve control. The Iraqis have done well in securing control of Basra and Baghdad, but the Virginians still maintain a heavy military presence in Kuweit City.
Casualty List
Virginian Empire: 9 Infantry Brigades, 2 Murphy Brigades, 2 Faustin Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 1 AS-Zero Squadron
Iraq: 12 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Tank Brigade, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 3 Destroyers
PERSIAN ELECTIONS. Tehran, Persia. The Moderate Coalition in power in the Middle Eastern nation of Persia has demonstrated once again the unity and peace that they have brought to the previously turbulent nation. Elections were held this year with the Moderates virtually running unopposed for office, smashing the minor opposition radicals which have been raised against them. The Moderate regime has pledged to continue Persia's course of peace and prosperity, while maintaining the nation's military guard against possible aggressive neighbors. While few grieve at the defeat of the Russian Federation in the late war, many fear that a collapsing Turkish Sultanate may lead to a rise in warfare throughout the region. (+1 Stability)
PALESTINE ELECTIONS. Al Quds, Palestine. The increasingly divided state of Palestine continues to struggle to restore the nation's lost unity and focus from the end of the Suez War. The increasing rift between Jews and Muslims within the country continued to escalate into violence throughout the year, bringing a shadow over the electoral proceedings. The mostly Islamic Conservative Party was ousted from power as liberal Muslims and Christians offered their support for the Liberal Party, which has pledged to secularize the government further and reunite the various factions of the nation. The Liberal Party barely won the elections over the Conservative Party, but has pledged to work with the other side as much as possible to maintain order and stability in Palestine. (-1 Stability)
JORDAN ELECTIONS. Amman, Jordan. The ever popular Liberal Party continues to dominate in the Republic of Jordan, keeping its word on worker reform and development, as well as maintaining the country's borders against the ever-present threat of Rashid Arabia. The government has pledged to enter into negotiations with the German Republic to gain the country a seaport on the Red Sea, a promise which has found even more support for the regime from the nation's emerging middle and business classes. The worsening situation in Palestine has raised concerns of a possible conflict, but the Liberal Party has promised to maintain neutrality while leaving immigration doors open for any Islamic refugees or emigrants from the troubled nation.
PERSIANS PERFORM MIRACLE. Tehran, Persia. A wondrous new invention has emerged from the glorious people of the Middle Eastern nation of Persia. Industrious businessmen have begun distribution of what is referred to in English, as the "air conditioner." This marvelous new device can actually change the temperature inside of a room, bringing extreme heat down to more reasonable levels. This "reverse heater" is said to be a godsend for warmer nations, as the new device will radically alter standards of living worldwide. Persian industrialists have already received a plethora of orders and requests for these new devices, and products mimicking the original design have entered into manufacture in the Russian Federation and other developed countries around the globe.
TREATY OF CONSTANTINOPLE. Constantinople, Russian Federation. Under the supervision of Russian mediation, the Turkish Sultanate made peace with the Republic of Italy and the other associated nations of the Co-Axial Pact. Promised Turkish independence in the Treaty of Smolensk, the Russian Federation encouraged a treaty to be established as quickly as possible to end the war in Asia Minor. With manpower reserves reaching the bottom of the barrel and Italian forces still mostly intact, the Turkish government saw few alternatives besides peace. In a move of benevolent generosity, the Axis governments offered to respect full Turkish territorial sovereignty in exchange for minimal reparations. The Turkish sultan agreed to the pact and the war in Asia Minor was brought to an end. Despite the agreement, the Turkish government has failed to pay reparations to France or the Republic of Italy, as the national situation continues to grow dire in the wake of demobilization. Some calls have been made for foreign intervention to stabilize the state for the payment of the costs of war.
TREATY OF LEESBURG. Leesburg, Ovambia. In a dire move for the Swedish Empire, a treaty has been signed with the southern African nation of Ovambia, ending Swedish control over the oldest of their colonial possessions, Gustava. The colony of Gustava has been turned mostly over to Ovambian control, following their great successes during the early stages of the World Wars. Only a small trading city has been left to the control of the Swedes, as many flee from Ovambian rule into the squalor of the settlement. The Swedish government has come under harsh criticism for not continuing the war effort against Ovambia, when it was apparent that the nation had been all but abandoned by their French allies and backers. In Ovambia, major celebrations were had over the nation's latest military victory, proclaiming a new era for Ovambia, and a strong new power in southern Africa.
CHAOS BECKONS IN TURKEY. Ankara, Turkish Sultanate. The Treaty of Constantinople has shaken the very foundations of the Turkish Sultanate. Though the end of the war was a popular move, only with the cessation of fighting and return of the few who survived did the populace truly realize the cost of the futile war. Massive mobs have rallied around government stations and military morale has dropped to an all time low as protestors blame the Sultan and government for the devastation of the World Wars in Turkey. Riots have broken out as have several strikes, demanding the end of the monarchy and the establishment of a new Turkish republic. The Sultan has refused to acknowledge demands, remaining barricaded in the Royal Palace, under heavy military guard. Martial law has been declared throughout much of the nation, though the constitutional elections are still scheduled and approved for 1947. (-6 Stability)
ABYSSINIA IN REBELLION. Addis Abada, Abyssinia. After years of turmoil, the Abyssinian people have at last risen up to overthrow New Englander imperial rule over their nation, a status which has existed since the end of the Great War. Abyssinia has rallied around a socialist cabal of unions and students from the industrial heartlands of the nation, calling for the overthrow of the absolutist imperial rule. They have denounced the New Englander people and government and have successfully rallied the masses in ousting control from the capitol region and much of the center parts of the country. The New Englander military continues to hold Arnoldka and the coastline, partially thanks to overwhelming naval superiority and airpower. The skies are clearly dominated by New Englander planes as rebel forces continue to be contained inland.
Casualty List
Abyssinia: 9 Infantry Brigades
Republic of New England: 4 Infantry Brigades
SOUTH AFRICA RISES IN PROTEST. Adamsville, Republic of New England. Loyal throughout the whole course of New England's involvement in the World Wars, the colony of South Africa has issued a written protest to the Boston government, calling for greater autonomy within the region. Having provided nearly a hundred thousand soldiers to New England's war effort throughout all campaigns, the South Africans have felt that they have earned their right to stand as full equals to the Republic. Though initial negotiations brought up the possibility of statehood, this has been rejected, stating that South Africa clearly has an identity of its own which deserves to be expressed. The people have staged peaceful protests calling for immediate action on behalf of the New Englander government. (-2 Stability in South Africa)
CHILEAN ELECTIONS POSTPONED. Santiago, Chile. The Chilean military government has announced the temporary cessation of elections this year and for the foreseeable future, citing the need to recover from the destructive socialist regime and the World Wars. The declaration has been met with considerable unrest as the country continues to struggle in the postwar environment. Riots and protests have been held, spearheaded by the nation's unions and the Socialist Party. The military has been brought in to enforce martial law in order to preserve the security of the country against the threat of revolution or rebellion. The harsh methods of the government have been denounced by the Socialist Union of South America and several other nations in the region. (-1 Stability)
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC ELECTIONS. Viedma, Argentine Republic. For the first time since the end of the World Wars in South America, the Argentine Republic has held its constitutional elections as a free nation from the scourge of communism. The elections were heavily dominated by the Conservative Party, which relied on fears of the socialist threat reemerging to win on a platform of military buildup and strength. The Conservative Party has made the promise to the Argentine people to never be taken advantage of by the evil socialists in Urquizaville or Rio de Janeiro ever again. They have promised to double the size of the military and to establish a new naval presence in the region to help protect themselves from foreign domination. (+1 Stability)
GUYANA ELECTIONS IN TURMOIL. Georgetown, Guyana. For a variety of reasons, the elections this year in the new South American state of Guyana have collapsed into confusion and turmoil as the country struggled to preserve democracy. The emergence of over two dozen political parties and interests threw the process into confusion, threatening riots and revolution. The country's fledgling military has stepped in to preserve order and to restructure the nation in this time of confusion. Martial law has been declared and the military has been mobilized into the cities to preserve order as curfews are enacted. The commanding general, Diederick Closson, has pledged to step down once the situation has stabilized and to hold new elections on schedule in 1948. Venezuela and Cuba have offered troops and assistance to prevent further disorder, but General Closson has temporarily refused these offers in efforts to protect the nation's newfound sovereignty. (-3 Stability)
REBELLION IN YUCATAN ESCALATES. Merida, Yucatan. What began as a limited moved for rebellion against the new republic in Mexico has escalated to a larger war in the Central American region. Mexican and Mayan forces clashed through most of the year, and despite use of the Red Brigade against the rebels, they've been greatly reinforced in their struggle against Mexico. The Guatemalan nation has come outright and recognized the new government of Yucatan, pledging numerous troops to support them in their just war for independence. The deployment of troops to the front has helped the nation of Yucatan preserve the front lines, inflicting heavy damages against the Mexican advance. At sea, the Mexican government has initiated a blockade of the Yucatan coastline but has been met with unexpected opposition there as well. Unknown submarines have sunk several Mexican escort ships, causing much disconcertment to the blockading navy.
Casualty List
Mexico: 20 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 3 AVB-03 Brigades, 3 Destroyers, 1 PA-3 Squadron
Yucatan: 10 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Guatemala: 14 Infantry Brigades, 4 Oliver-Mk2 Squadrons
CUBA ESTABLISHES NEW MILITARY ARM. Havana, Cuba. The Cuban military has made some radical developments in warfare this year, establishing the Cuban Special Air Brigades, a force experimenting with the new tactic of mass parachute attacks. The training is highly specialized and requires intensive cooperation with ground and air forces, leading to the Cubans being one of only a few nations capable of such an exercise. The training for activities on a large scale have proven to be highly expensive and very dangerous for veteran ground troops, as the Cuban government launches its first use of the "airborne" troopers in war games outside of Havana. Military theorists believe that the massed airborne assault could lead to revolutionary new tactics in warfare as the armies of the world can now truly exploit the "highest ground around" for land attacks. (+1 Army and Air Force Quality for Cuba)
WEST INDIES SEIZED FOR NEW FEDERATION. Guantanamo, Cuba. As the World Wars come to a close, the Cuban government has made it clear that only the most limited European involvement in the Caribbean will be allowed from here on out. The Cuban navy and military has seized the Danish and Dutch West Indies from St. Maarten to Tobago, bringing to a close European rule in the region. The Swedes have been spared from the Cuban onslaught, as their involvement in the war against the United Collectives has painted them in a favorable light, and the Cuban government has pledged not to press any claims upon the Bahamas or New England controlled Puerto Rico. These islands are stated to form the base of the soon-to -be established Caribbean Federation, a democratic union of the various islands in the Caribbean Sea, including Haiti, the West Indies, and Cuba. A constitutional convention has been called from various representatives in the islands, ignoring "reactionary" individuals such as the decadent supporters of the old Haitian monarchy. The new Federation will go into effect January 1, 1946, ushering in a new age of regional politics.
European News Report
BOHEMIAN ELECTIONS. Prague, Bohemia. Elections in Bohemia resulted in a surprising outcome, as the long reigning Conservative Party was ousted from control by the Liberals. The Liberal Party has pledged to establish a new order for the Bohemian people, promising worker reforms and a more just and true government, while wiping away the corruption of the old regime. The politics of this year became ugly throughout the season, as King Francis refused to offer support for the newly elected government, unwilling to get involved with the new politics. The Bohemian Chancellor has promised to maintain the nation's sanctity in the establishment of a new French Europe. (-2 Stability)
TREATY OF SMOLENSK. Smolensk, Russian Federation. The World Wars have been brought to an end in most of Europe, to the relief of the millions of residents of the region. The Russian Federation and the Co-Axial Pact have signed an agreement this year bringing an end to the bloody conflict representative of the Russian Front. The Treaty of Smolensk has allowed the Russian Federation to maintain its territorial integrity in its entirety, even allowing the continuation of the war against the Korean Empire and the resulting Treaty of Vladivostok. The treaty effectively marks the end of the World Wars as a whole, with separate treaties between the Co-Axial Pact and the Republic of the Netherland and Swedish Empire soon following. The devastating conflict has been brought to a conclusion as both sides begin to pick up the pieces of the war. To some, this treaty is the death of the War for Freedom, and natives begin to lose hope for liberation with the failure of what was thought to be the world's greatest power to free them. (+2 Stability for all colonies, +2 Stability for all Co-Axial Pact nations, -2 Stability for all European Allied nations)
FREE GOVERNMENTS DISSOLVED. Moscow, Russian Federation. The Treaty of Smolensk has marked the effective end of the governments in exile of Hungary and Transylvania. The end of Russian support for the war effort has led to many believing that the cause is no longer capable of victory, and many have returned to their shattered homelands. The weapons of these individuals have frequently been taken with them, and in the confusion of the French withdrawal and mobilization, many of these arms have been brought home. The end of Dutch or Swedish support for the war has further discredited these movements, with only the last remnants of the German Republic holding on in the scattered few remains of the German empire. The German arms have also been brought into Germany proper to wage the ongoing rebellion for most of the year in a brutal struggle against French occupation.
TRANSYLVANIA ANNEXED. Bucharest, Romania. In a quick election in the former Russian protectorate of Transylvania, the populace has allegedly voted to join in union with the lisist state of Romania. Foreign observers were disallowed to witness the electoral process, having not been pledged to allow them in the Treaty of Smolensk. It is reported by some authorities that occupying Romanian troops were encouraged to partake in the plebiscite, which in addition to local support, was enough to win through numbers and intimidation tactics. The Romanian government has welcomed Transylvania into the fold, pledging to never let anything come between them ever again, regardless of foreign oppression or rule.
GREEK DISPUTE RISING. Athens, occupied Greece. The various nations of the Co-Axial Pact have been increasingly in debate over the fate of the former Greek nation. Currently occupied by the Italian and French governments, several Balkan states have some interest in the events to take place there. No one disputes Italian possession of the Grecian peninsula or the coastline taken from Turkey during the Suez War, but other issues have come into light. The Bulgarian government, having been forced to return Constantinople to the Russian Federation, has issued claims upon eastern Greece, calling for the creation of a Bulgarian coastline upon the Mediterranean Sea. The French government has refused to commit to such an annexation as of yet, as claims grow ever louder. The Serbian government has also called for its long-held position of Albanian independence, the issue which resulted in the Greco-Serbian War of 1926. The Bulgarian and Serbian governments have called for an immediate judgment to be made on the region to settle the disputes before further conflicts erupt.
ULSTER OCCUPIED. Dublin, Irish Republic. The Irish government has finally made a long awaited move and annexed the English held portion of Ireland, ending the province of Ulster at last. The English king and Parliament officially recognized the Irish annexation of the region, lamenting the inability of England to protect the province from French or Irish domination. The Irish government has lauded England for accepting its status, claiming that the turning over of the region could herald a new era of warmer relations for the two nations of the British islands. The Irish Republic has immediately set to work integrating the region into the rest of the nation, establishing new government offices, and allowing for the emigration for any Ulster Protestants who are unwilling to recognize their new leaders. Some of these Protestants have been offered return to England, while others have been encouraged to move to the Republic of New England or elsewhere. Nonetheless, the Protestant population has continued to remain uneasy in the wake of the changes of their politics, and several minor protests have been held as a resistance movement forms. (-1 Stability for Irish Republic)
FRENCH VICTORY PROCLAIMED. Paris, France. The Treaty of Smolensk recognizes that a new dawn has arisen in Europe, as the French government proclaims the establishment of the Third French Imperium. The French nation has managed to trample the previously formidable European Alliance of Nations and has humbled the great Russian bear, standing triumphant over two full continents. Almost the whole of Africa rests under the French banner and France is now to date the largest empire in human history, surpassing the mass of the Russian Federation. The Imperium is stated to be able to last a thousand years and the government has chosen to memorialize the occasion with a beautification project over Paris. Numerous monuments and other structures will be built to acknowledge the great success over the Allies, as the finest artists and architects throughout the Empire are summoned to help create a capitol worthy of such a nation.
TREATY OF AMSTERDAM. Amsterdam, France. With the end of Russian and Swedish involvement in the World Wars, the Republic of the Netherlands was the next nation to submit to a humiliating treaty with the powers of the Co-Axial Pact. The Republic of the Netherlands has been forced to vacate the European continent, ceding control of the Netherlands proper to French occupation and eventual annexation. The island of Ceylon was also ceded to join French India, as was Dutch West Africa, which have both been added to the varied realms of the French Empire. The treaty has allowed for the evacuation of much of the Netherlands citizenry, who have embarked, fearing retribution much like that which had been visited upon the Belgians. Many of these people have moved to start new lives in New Holland or New Zeeland, far away from Lisist occupied Europe.
TREATY OF COPENHAGEN. Copenhagen, occupied Danish Empire. The Swedish and French governments have come to peace, ending the Swedish involvement with the Allied cause in the World Wars. With the withdrawal of the Russian Federation from the war, it was determined by the Swedish government to be too risky to continue the war on alone. They have come to the bargaining table, achieving a much fairer peace than expected by many. The French government have agreed to a fifteen year nonaggression pact with the Swedish Empire and have even agreed to allow the Swedes to maintain their limited presence in Africa and abroad. The French have further agreed to help pay for the damages inflicted upon Sweden during the late invasion of the country during the World Wars. With this treaty, only the Danish Empire and England continue the good fight against the might of a virtually united Europe. (-2 Stability for Swedish Empire)
THE COLOGNE DECLARATION. Cologne, occupied German Republic. In a long awaited broadcast, the Consul of the French Imperium has announced the fate of much of occupied Europe. France's great victory over the Russian Federation and the Allied powers has heralded in a new golden age for Europe, and plans for new administration of the continent have been anticipated by many. France has announced the annexation of the new provinces of the Netherlands, Denmark, Rhineland, and Hanover into the heart of the French Empire, becoming recognized citizens of the land. Three new nations shall also be carved from the occupied regions, including the restoration of the nation of Hungary, established under French guidance. New regimes will be established with the restoration of the nation of Austria, occupied by the aggressive German Empire in 1902. This will include the recreation of an independent Bavaria and the total end to a unified German state. Many expect the new states to rest firmly under French control, economically and politically, though this detail has yet to be confirmed by the Consul.
GREENLAND ANNEXED BY ICELAND. Reykjavik, Iceland. The defeat of the Russian Federation and their withdrawal from the war with the Co-Axial Pact has announced to most of the world the imminent French victory over the remnants of the European Alliance of Nations. In order to spare its few denizens from the horrors of war that the stubborn Danish government could bring through French invasion, Greenland's Althaus has agreed to join in union with the government of Iceland. As Iceland is a recognized participant in the Co-Axial Pact it is believed that the new treaty will allow the Icelanders to protect their Greenland brothers from the wrath of the French or Danes through political alliances. As Greenland possesses few citizens or resources the move has gone relatively unopposed as Iceland quickly integrates its new people.
African/Middle Eastern News Report
REVOLT IN IRAQ. Basra, Iraq. Growing resentment against the Virginian government has at last led to a popular coup against the Virginian businesses and regime controlling the Middle Eastern nation of Iraq. The military has established a new regime, ousting Virginian control, and nationalizing the oil fields and refineries throughout the nation. The government has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Virginian Imperial Protectorate, establishing itself as an independent regime. Violent mobs have heralded the change in government, as attacks are launched against Virginians throughout the region, leaving several dozen dead. The new government has vowed to maintain its freedom from foreign control, and will not cede any further of the nation's wealth and resources to Virginian tyranny. The military has been mobilized and defenses established to hold the country against foreign attack. Several major battles have already been fought between the Iraqi Independent Army and the Virginian IX Armored Infantry Division as the Virginian governor attempted to preserve control. The Iraqis have done well in securing control of Basra and Baghdad, but the Virginians still maintain a heavy military presence in Kuweit City.
Casualty List
Virginian Empire: 9 Infantry Brigades, 2 Murphy Brigades, 2 Faustin Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 1 AS-Zero Squadron
Iraq: 12 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades, 1 Anti-Tank Brigade, 2 Anti-Air Brigades, 3 Destroyers
PERSIAN ELECTIONS. Tehran, Persia. The Moderate Coalition in power in the Middle Eastern nation of Persia has demonstrated once again the unity and peace that they have brought to the previously turbulent nation. Elections were held this year with the Moderates virtually running unopposed for office, smashing the minor opposition radicals which have been raised against them. The Moderate regime has pledged to continue Persia's course of peace and prosperity, while maintaining the nation's military guard against possible aggressive neighbors. While few grieve at the defeat of the Russian Federation in the late war, many fear that a collapsing Turkish Sultanate may lead to a rise in warfare throughout the region. (+1 Stability)
PALESTINE ELECTIONS. Al Quds, Palestine. The increasingly divided state of Palestine continues to struggle to restore the nation's lost unity and focus from the end of the Suez War. The increasing rift between Jews and Muslims within the country continued to escalate into violence throughout the year, bringing a shadow over the electoral proceedings. The mostly Islamic Conservative Party was ousted from power as liberal Muslims and Christians offered their support for the Liberal Party, which has pledged to secularize the government further and reunite the various factions of the nation. The Liberal Party barely won the elections over the Conservative Party, but has pledged to work with the other side as much as possible to maintain order and stability in Palestine. (-1 Stability)
JORDAN ELECTIONS. Amman, Jordan. The ever popular Liberal Party continues to dominate in the Republic of Jordan, keeping its word on worker reform and development, as well as maintaining the country's borders against the ever-present threat of Rashid Arabia. The government has pledged to enter into negotiations with the German Republic to gain the country a seaport on the Red Sea, a promise which has found even more support for the regime from the nation's emerging middle and business classes. The worsening situation in Palestine has raised concerns of a possible conflict, but the Liberal Party has promised to maintain neutrality while leaving immigration doors open for any Islamic refugees or emigrants from the troubled nation.
PERSIANS PERFORM MIRACLE. Tehran, Persia. A wondrous new invention has emerged from the glorious people of the Middle Eastern nation of Persia. Industrious businessmen have begun distribution of what is referred to in English, as the "air conditioner." This marvelous new device can actually change the temperature inside of a room, bringing extreme heat down to more reasonable levels. This "reverse heater" is said to be a godsend for warmer nations, as the new device will radically alter standards of living worldwide. Persian industrialists have already received a plethora of orders and requests for these new devices, and products mimicking the original design have entered into manufacture in the Russian Federation and other developed countries around the globe.
TREATY OF CONSTANTINOPLE. Constantinople, Russian Federation. Under the supervision of Russian mediation, the Turkish Sultanate made peace with the Republic of Italy and the other associated nations of the Co-Axial Pact. Promised Turkish independence in the Treaty of Smolensk, the Russian Federation encouraged a treaty to be established as quickly as possible to end the war in Asia Minor. With manpower reserves reaching the bottom of the barrel and Italian forces still mostly intact, the Turkish government saw few alternatives besides peace. In a move of benevolent generosity, the Axis governments offered to respect full Turkish territorial sovereignty in exchange for minimal reparations. The Turkish sultan agreed to the pact and the war in Asia Minor was brought to an end. Despite the agreement, the Turkish government has failed to pay reparations to France or the Republic of Italy, as the national situation continues to grow dire in the wake of demobilization. Some calls have been made for foreign intervention to stabilize the state for the payment of the costs of war.
TREATY OF LEESBURG. Leesburg, Ovambia. In a dire move for the Swedish Empire, a treaty has been signed with the southern African nation of Ovambia, ending Swedish control over the oldest of their colonial possessions, Gustava. The colony of Gustava has been turned mostly over to Ovambian control, following their great successes during the early stages of the World Wars. Only a small trading city has been left to the control of the Swedes, as many flee from Ovambian rule into the squalor of the settlement. The Swedish government has come under harsh criticism for not continuing the war effort against Ovambia, when it was apparent that the nation had been all but abandoned by their French allies and backers. In Ovambia, major celebrations were had over the nation's latest military victory, proclaiming a new era for Ovambia, and a strong new power in southern Africa.
CHAOS BECKONS IN TURKEY. Ankara, Turkish Sultanate. The Treaty of Constantinople has shaken the very foundations of the Turkish Sultanate. Though the end of the war was a popular move, only with the cessation of fighting and return of the few who survived did the populace truly realize the cost of the futile war. Massive mobs have rallied around government stations and military morale has dropped to an all time low as protestors blame the Sultan and government for the devastation of the World Wars in Turkey. Riots have broken out as have several strikes, demanding the end of the monarchy and the establishment of a new Turkish republic. The Sultan has refused to acknowledge demands, remaining barricaded in the Royal Palace, under heavy military guard. Martial law has been declared throughout much of the nation, though the constitutional elections are still scheduled and approved for 1947. (-6 Stability)
ABYSSINIA IN REBELLION. Addis Abada, Abyssinia. After years of turmoil, the Abyssinian people have at last risen up to overthrow New Englander imperial rule over their nation, a status which has existed since the end of the Great War. Abyssinia has rallied around a socialist cabal of unions and students from the industrial heartlands of the nation, calling for the overthrow of the absolutist imperial rule. They have denounced the New Englander people and government and have successfully rallied the masses in ousting control from the capitol region and much of the center parts of the country. The New Englander military continues to hold Arnoldka and the coastline, partially thanks to overwhelming naval superiority and airpower. The skies are clearly dominated by New Englander planes as rebel forces continue to be contained inland.
Casualty List
Abyssinia: 9 Infantry Brigades
Republic of New England: 4 Infantry Brigades
SOUTH AFRICA RISES IN PROTEST. Adamsville, Republic of New England. Loyal throughout the whole course of New England's involvement in the World Wars, the colony of South Africa has issued a written protest to the Boston government, calling for greater autonomy within the region. Having provided nearly a hundred thousand soldiers to New England's war effort throughout all campaigns, the South Africans have felt that they have earned their right to stand as full equals to the Republic. Though initial negotiations brought up the possibility of statehood, this has been rejected, stating that South Africa clearly has an identity of its own which deserves to be expressed. The people have staged peaceful protests calling for immediate action on behalf of the New Englander government. (-2 Stability in South Africa)
