Capto Iugulum: 1920 - 1939
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The Revolution is the glorious advance guard march of intellectualism, science and art. The Fatherland proletariat has little time for such frivolities, when we must toil and struggle for the eventual felicity and happiness of all mankind! 
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The Revolution is the glorious advance guard march of intellectualism, science and art. The Fatherland proletariat has little time for such frivolities, when we must toil and struggle for the eventual felicity and happiness of all mankind!
The most popular game in Scandinavia is a board game called 'State Monopoly.'
Each player receives an equal amount of money from the 'state' to start. The first player rejoices in the even and equitable distribution of resources and offers praise to glorious First Proletarian Mannerheim.
Play then moves to the left.
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The rules are inaccurate to the democratized labor system! 
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The gun fired, and Jeromes entire upper body heaved on the oar as the coxswain began his chatter. Were in this now, lads! he shouted. Lets prove the bloody doubters wrong!
Jerome was now fixed in the rhythmic pulsating pumping action with his oar, dipping it in the water, then, like a spring, using his entire body to extend and pull on the oar, pushing the boat along. He could feel the burn throughout his entire being, the burn that hed grown up knowing since he was just a pup, and never ceased to love. At the end, hed pop the oar out of the water and, like a spring reloading, swing it back behind it, pushing on the handle, making sure the blade was parallel to the water. Hed then drop it in and repeat.
Looking around, there was no sign of the Germans or the Confederate French; they must have been well ahead, which was not really surprising after one saw those crews. Both the Germans and the French were muscular giants even by rowing standards; Jerome had to admit hed never seen men so packed with muscle in his entire career. The Americans were a force of their own as well, perhaps still the better of the British crew, although the differential was not as great.
The cox continued his yelling: Keep at it, lads! Stroke! Stroke! Core burning pleasantly, Jerome kept the rhythm.
Over the sounds of the boat, of the men heaving, the coxswain shouting, the water moving and the boat creaking, he could hear the background hum of the crowds on the banks. No matter how the coxswain chided the rest of the crew, Jerome knew that their chances to win this race were slim; they sure could have a strong showing, but winning seemed unlikely. But he was thrilled that he was even here.
Were nearing the bend; steersman, turn to starboard! Good lads! Now straighten out! Then the coxswain began to shout excitedly. Pick it up! Pick it up! The Americans faltered on the turn! Were gaining on them!
Jeromes energy stores may have been trickling out, but there was still plenty to burn. He did a quick count of the boats he could see; he could see four other crews. If the Americans were just ahead of them, they must be in third! There was a chance to bring a bronze home today! He could feel the pace of the others in the crew pick up, and he did just as well; in fact, he had to check himself to ensure he would not outpace them.
Soon, he began to hear the American coxswain as well as his own, yelling frantically at his crew. Stern and bow, pick it up! Youre out of sync with the powerhouse! He saw him glance over to his crew and then issue an expletive. The goddamn limeys are outpacing us! Stern and bow, put your backs in it! Jerome smiled at his panic.
It was a brutal head to head. He could even hear the crowds volume pick up excitedly. He knew from the time the end was nearing, and his crew was head-to-head with the Americans. His entire body was burning, but he pushed through: one more, one more, one more
Weve done it! the coxswain shouted! Were returning home with the bronze! With the whole crew, Jerome issued a hearty yell of victory with the rest of the crew. First and second be damned; they beat the odds, and that was all Jerome cared about.
Jerome was now fixed in the rhythmic pulsating pumping action with his oar, dipping it in the water, then, like a spring, using his entire body to extend and pull on the oar, pushing the boat along. He could feel the burn throughout his entire being, the burn that hed grown up knowing since he was just a pup, and never ceased to love. At the end, hed pop the oar out of the water and, like a spring reloading, swing it back behind it, pushing on the handle, making sure the blade was parallel to the water. Hed then drop it in and repeat.
Looking around, there was no sign of the Germans or the Confederate French; they must have been well ahead, which was not really surprising after one saw those crews. Both the Germans and the French were muscular giants even by rowing standards; Jerome had to admit hed never seen men so packed with muscle in his entire career. The Americans were a force of their own as well, perhaps still the better of the British crew, although the differential was not as great.
The cox continued his yelling: Keep at it, lads! Stroke! Stroke! Core burning pleasantly, Jerome kept the rhythm.
Over the sounds of the boat, of the men heaving, the coxswain shouting, the water moving and the boat creaking, he could hear the background hum of the crowds on the banks. No matter how the coxswain chided the rest of the crew, Jerome knew that their chances to win this race were slim; they sure could have a strong showing, but winning seemed unlikely. But he was thrilled that he was even here.
Were nearing the bend; steersman, turn to starboard! Good lads! Now straighten out! Then the coxswain began to shout excitedly. Pick it up! Pick it up! The Americans faltered on the turn! Were gaining on them!
Jeromes energy stores may have been trickling out, but there was still plenty to burn. He did a quick count of the boats he could see; he could see four other crews. If the Americans were just ahead of them, they must be in third! There was a chance to bring a bronze home today! He could feel the pace of the others in the crew pick up, and he did just as well; in fact, he had to check himself to ensure he would not outpace them.
Soon, he began to hear the American coxswain as well as his own, yelling frantically at his crew. Stern and bow, pick it up! Youre out of sync with the powerhouse! He saw him glance over to his crew and then issue an expletive. The goddamn limeys are outpacing us! Stern and bow, put your backs in it! Jerome smiled at his panic.
It was a brutal head to head. He could even hear the crowds volume pick up excitedly. He knew from the time the end was nearing, and his crew was head-to-head with the Americans. His entire body was burning, but he pushed through: one more, one more, one more
Weve done it! the coxswain shouted! Were returning home with the bronze! With the whole crew, Jerome issued a hearty yell of victory with the rest of the crew. First and second be damned; they beat the odds, and that was all Jerome cared about.
Global News Report
AIRBORNE PASSENGER SERVICES OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Cherbourg, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. The evolution of science and economy has merged together in parallel development in two nations across the world. The first of these emerged with the experimentation of passenger transportation across the English Channel, as a French company opened up for quick flights into Britain. The business initially expanded to local transportation, but has faced heavy competition as the British government's subsidy policies created a number of strong companies locally created, also offering cross-Channel passage. While these events were taking place, a similar development occurred in southern Brazil, as a Brazilian company began offering flights to Montevideo and Buenos Aires. The new flights have relied upon water landing technology, as few larger airfields exist, but the seaplanes have proven effective in their efforts, and a prosperous new business has emerged.
PAPAL TOUR LAUNCHED. Rome, Papal States. Pope Paul VI has begun the first papal tour of his time as the head of the Catholic Church. Beginning with the war torn nation of Spain, the Pope has viewed the devastation wrought by the civil war and offered aid and moral support to the Spanish nation. From Spain, he departed towards the New World, landing in Peru, and visiting with King Juan and President Perez, as they reaffirmed their loyalty to the true faith. The tour through Peru was extensive, as Pope Paul visited the more troubled regions of the Kingdom, offering moral aid and guidance to the local clergy. Surprisingly, the Pope continued into the nation of Argentina, which offered a less than warm welcoming when compared to Spain or Peru. With much of the nation's government and bureaucracy adhering to Protestant faiths, he had a fairly lackluster reception. The Pope exited the New World to return to the old one through the Uruguayan city of Montevideo, where he blessed the new cathedral built with government funds and met with President Lonzo, a devout Catholic. The tour was deemed overall to be a success, despite the cool welcoming in Argentina, and the Pope returned in time to give the Christmas mass in Rome.
News from Europe
BRETON ELECTIONS. Nantes, Brittany. The nation of Brittany has undergone a fresh electoral process as the Breton people turned out once more in support of their favored political parties and organizations. This year's elections have proven to be fairly brutal as the conservative Plaid Geidwadol has faced a major challenge from the nation's liberals. The liberals have waged an intensive campaign against their hated rivals who have ruled Brittany for over twenty years. In the wake of the possible crisis with Britain, the liberals were horrified at the belligerent policies of the conservatives, attempting to pick a fight with the world's greatest power. They campaigned on the belligerence of the conservatives and have managed to win out among the average voter, who is less than eager to start a war with the British Empire. The victory, however, was very narrow, and there remains much bitterness and recrimination among the nation's political movements. (-1 Stability)
ELECTIONS IN CECHY-MORAVA. Prague, Cechy-Morava. Elections in Cechy-Morava were held this year, as the Czech National Party began to face a number of challenged from all quarters. Growing support has been witnessed for the Social Proletarist Party, which has been campaigning on the basis of workers' rights and social equality. The growing trade and commercial ties with Scandinavia have bolstered this movement, offering a major leftist competitor and splitting the vote for the liberal National Party. The opposition in the Traditionalist Party has exploited this divide, hoping to secure a strong position for their own hold in government. When the votes finally came in, the government was divided into three major factions, the Social Proletarists, the Czech National Party, and the Traditionalist Party. Unwilling to allow the government to fall into the hands of the conservatives, the Social Proletarists have agreed to a coalition government with the larger Czech National Party remaining in charge, along with Jakub Guin remaining the president. The divides between the social proletarists and liberals remain quite distinct, however, and has created some tension within the government. (-1 Stabiltiy)
DEATH OF THE KING OF PARIS AND BURGUNDY. Paris, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. The Confederation mourned the death of the "first among equals" this year, King Joseph of Paris and Burgundy. King Joseph de Paris has acted as the effective head of state for the Franco-Burgundian Confederation since he came to the throne in 1877. During the course of his long reign, he watched over the growth of a larger empire and the inclusion of more regions into the Confederation. The traumatic events of the Great War also took place under his rule, and created a crisis of confidence. During his ailing years, the Confederates won a major but quick war against the Germans, restoring the lost confidence and bringing about a new era for the nation's military. The new King Robert of Paris and Burgundy has been crowned by the end of this year, and has ascended to the throne. Not much is known about the old king's heir, as he has served a fairly shadowy existence in the bureaucracy of the Confederate government. It is clear that he is more socially and politically conservative than his father, but many await to see what role he will play in the new decades ahead.
CONFEDERATE ELECTIONS HELD. Paris, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. The Confederate elections this year have become one of the most violently divided ones to date, severely disrupted by various regional elections. The most prominent has been in Switzerland, where the political leaders of multiple cantons have come out and stated that they will immediately begin doing everything in their power to achieve full Swiss independence from the Confederation. Other Swiss representatives to the Confederation have also come out and said, that while they have no interest in violating electoral law, they will still continue to lobby in support of Swiss independence in the nation's Parliament. The growth of the nationalist movement in Switzerland has been astonishing, but seems to be mostly focused around nonviolent behaviors. They have appealed for the process to be conducted legally, stating that it is the right of the people of Switzerland to choose their own fate. This has severely disrupted affairs in Parliament as other members of government have done their best to exclude popular Swiss candidates due to their nationalist views. They have had moderate success, but have also agitated the Swiss people all the more. In wider elections, the result has been a loss of a small number seats to the conservatives of the Unity Party, and the Septembrist hold on the government is currently tenuous at best. (-1 Stability)
ELECTIONS IN GERMANY. Munich, Germany. The shadow of the debacle of the abortive war and intervention in Spain has been cast over this year's elections and debates. For a time it seemed that the star of the Victorious Opposition Party was waning as it was accused of failing to support the German army. The outbreak of a war against the Arabians proved to be the saving grace, particularly as one major success followed the next on the battlefield. With German arms glorified on the field, significant faith was restored in the civilian government as it seemed that Germany was on the brink of building a true empire. The success of the movement in building support for the war was quickly translated into growing political support for the Victorious Opposition, which has emerged triumphant from the electoral battle. The presidency of Albert Meyer continues to be maintained, though he has announced his intent to not run for a third term in 1923 and to retire from politics.
DEATH OF THE KING OF ITALY. Naples, Italy. The Italian nation mourned this year for the death of their first monarch of a unified state, King Ferdinand, formerly King Ferdinand II of Naples. The king had been experiencing failing health over the past few years due to his advanced age, and it seems that illness has finally caught up to him. King Ferdinand unified Italy in 1909, and has since been a vocal member of the Italian government, maintaining strong political powers and influence. His death has led to the coronation of the new King Niccolo, who has inherited his father's throne and position. King Niccolo has been lauded for his service in the nation's military, even being recalled from service in the Middle East to assume the throne. It is believed that he is likely to bring a strong militarist element to the Italian government, and holds strong conservative views in the management of nations. He so far is fairly popular among the masses, though not nearly as beloved as his father.
ITALIAN ELECTIONS. Naples, Italy. The Democratic Society Party faced a strong new challenge this year, as the Italian Nationalist Party, once just a group of right-wing extremists, now have gathered new support. The new King Niccolo, a strong militarist himself, has offered his full political support to the Italian Nationalists, who have long advocated the total unification of the Italian people, liberating occupied lands under German and Confederate control. The royal support has led to a chain reaction, causing the collapse of the old conservative parties and the drifting of many to the formerly moderate Republican Party. The rest have joined the king in their support of the Italian Nationalist Party, causing the overall conservative vote to split. The Democratic Society Party has managed to exploit this divide, and continue to retain their power, but when all has been considered, Prime Minister Bernardino has been treading on thin ice with the new political shift.
ELECTIONS IN OCCITANIA. Toulouse, Occitania. The long rule of the National Unity Party and its current sponsored minister, Pascal Saysset, has come to an end this year, with the new elections and the fall of the conservative leadership. The old government has come under criticism for its handling of Spanish affairs and a more pacifistic front has emerged, calling for isolation. The proponents of the Party of Order have argued that the Occitanian people should focus on internal development, reform, and growth before foreign affairs. They have called for a lessening of political ties with the Confederation and Netherlands, and maintaining a more neutral stance in European politics. The calls for peace seem all the more prominent as more information about the devastation in Spain leaks into the public consciousness, and the National Unity Party has failed to adapt. Therefore, when the time came, their government fell, and the Party of Order has emerged triumphant. They have appointed party head, Pierre Durand to serve as the new head of government for the Occitanian people. (+1 Stability)
SARDINIAN ELECTIONS. Cagliari, Sardinia. Ever since the establishment of a democratic regime in Sardinia, the King's Honor Party has dominated the electoral process time and time again. The liberals have frequently struggled to even maintain a foothold in the government and occasionally have failed to even stay organized. This year, that changed as the liberals were rallied around the charismatic Luca Nalli, who has managed to consolidate the varied platforms into the Social Republican Party. Running an ambitious campaign, Nalli has accused Prime Minister Sazzari of corruption and incompetence. Pointing towards the continuing stagnation of the economy and the failure of initiatives to correct that, the liberals have alleged that the only answer is that there is extreme corruption in the Sardinian government. The campaigns were hard fought and vicious, and by the end the Social Republican Party, along with varied smaller liberal groups, established the majority in the Parliament. They have since appointed Luca Nalli as the new prime minister, and he has vowed to get the economy moving once more, though much bad blood remains between the opposing sides in Parliament. (-1 Stability)
EXPLOSIONS IN DUBLIN. Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Two government buildings were demolished by actions by Irish rebels in Dublin this year, using military level explosives against the British Government House and the local Irish Parliament. Espousing their dislike for those Irish working with the British as well as the British themselves, the radical Irish Nationalist Party has declared their war against the British government. British intelligence immediately launched an efficient counteroffensive towards the organization, and have allegedly shattered it beyond repair. As further displayed with their activities, the Breton government has been implicated in the supply of the explosives and funds to the Irish to conduct these attacks, and vast public outrage has emerged. Fortunately, casualties were fairly low in the attacks, consisting only of a few dozen wounded and four killed by the blasts.
BRITTANY CAUGHT IN WEAPON SUPPLY TO BRITISH DISSIDENTS. Cardiff, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Bretons have long been considered the last of the neutral nations of the Channel. With the merger of Flanders into the greater Netherlands, the Bretons have been the last to carry on the noble tradition of neutrality and peace in Western Europe. This has come to an end as the Breton government has been exposed at the highest levels in providing weapons and funds to Welsh and Irish nationalists. The plot was quickly uncovered when the agent of the Bretons attempted to provided funds for an uprising to a prominent Welsh nationalist. The nationalist, a peaceful man, turned the agent into the British police, along with his entire stockpile of goods, some of which were quite obviously produced in Brittany. The trail soon led back to Ireland, where the Breton agent was implicated in providing materials to the local rebels. The skilled British intelligence services have since provided indisputable evidence that the highest members of Brittany's government were behind the caper, and have managed to secure numerous documents, photographs, and other evidence demonstrating the undeniable guilt of Brittany's political system. Foreign press in the Confederation and Spain have also confirmed the guilt of Brittany by their own independent means, and it is undeniable in any court that Brittany was behind the recent deaths in Dublin and attempts to bring similar chaos to Wales. Many are concerned about possible reactions by the British towards this direct attack upon them, and the threat to the stability of Western Europe this poses.
RUSSIA DEMOBILIZES IN THE NAME OF PEACE. Sevastopol, Russia. The Russian emperor oversaw a ceremony with the decommissioning of nearly a dozen warships of various sizes this year, giving a speech directed at nations across the world. The highly publicized event is one of few news reports which made it out to the larger world, and has lauded the move as the first step of Russia towards encouraging global peace. The emperor has stated that Russia only hopes to defend itself against aggression, and has no desire to rule the world, only to protect its people in a warm embrace. The Russian emperor has stated that the demobilization of a portion of the Russian fleet is an unilateral gesture of good will to those nations that Russia has sparred with in the past. He has been quoted as saying, "Now is the time for the rest of the world to display its commitment to peace as Russia has."
BOSNIA BEGINS NEW INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. Sarajevo, Bosnia. King Tvrtko of Bosnia announced this year the establishment of a new three year program as devised by a royally appointed committee to help improve the local economy. The plan has been to develop the local resources of Bosnia, which were mostly underdeveloped during periods of Hungarian rule, as most financing went west to Croatia. The cornerstone of the plan is the construction of a new railroad from the Danube to the Adriatic, hoping to replace older tracks which have run for over thirty years. As most of the current tracks and industry were created to facilitate trade from the northwest to the southeast, the new plan envisions a dramatic shift of resources and economic development. The ambitious plan has found an unusual sponsor as the Bosnians have gained support from the Vinlandic government and big business, which has opened new economic doors for them in the Balkans.
SPAIN BEGINS RECONSTRUCTION. Madrid, Spain. The Spanish Civil War left the peninsula devastated and the Spanish economy in pieces. With much of regional industries turned toward the war efforts of the various sides, and many of Spain's finest young men killed in the various wars the Spanish have fought, it seems that Spain's time as a great power is clearly at an end. The government has begun hoping to reverse this impression, as they have begun an extensive reconstruction effort, hoping to repair shattered homes and lives, while restoring the glory of the center of the Spanish Empire. The construction will include new roads and railroads to replaced those destroyed in the conflict, while also focusing on more civil destruction and repair. The reconstruction has been accompanied by a new census of the empire and homeland, which continues to paint a bleak picture for the Spanish people. Revitalized by the Spanish civil conflict, Spain's internal enemies throughout the empire have gained strength, as many new weapons float about. The various groups have grown more extreme in their views, and it seems Spain will likely have a hard fight ahead of it to retain order throughout the whole of the empire. Worse yet, it seems the Spanish people are exhausted of war and have little will left for conflict, as recruiting offices lay empty and most soldiers hope to leave service as soon as possible. The economy continues to falter as rising industrial powers supplant Spain on the global market, and even within its own empire. Economists attached to the census forecast a worsening decline, even as reconstruction continues and completes, as Spain has little to offer the world that is not being produced elsewhere more cheaply.
BRITAIN FULLY FUNDS PENSIONS. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Labour Party in Britain has at last achieved one of its goals with the passing of the year's budget. Attempting to distract the British people from the Labour Party's embroilment and failures in the Arabian War, the new legislation has brought full financing to a pension program. Prime Minister Reginald Smith has declared this to be a strong step forward for the elderly of Britain, giving them a better standard of living and providing hope for the future for the British worker. The move has been a victory for the Labour Party agenda, but they have taken considerable fire from the conservatives, who have groused that it is a waste of money when the war efforts and reconstruction of the navy need sturdier and more complete financing.
News from the Americas
FISHING NEGOTIATIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN. Santo Domingo, Hispaniola. After the last year's deep sea fishing disputes rose up over the competition between various nations' fishermen several governments agreed to negotiations to lay out the boundaries. Bereft of the direct efforts of the heads of government of the involved nations, lower level members of the regimes of Venezuela, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola have met. These workers have laid out new legislations and borders for the controlled fishing of deep water wildlife, which have widely been adhered to by the nation's fishermen. The hope remains that the new agreements will prevent further violent conflicts, but there exists no enforcing bodies, as the navies of the various nations have not been committed to the agreement. It has been considered possible that the new agreements will only lay the groundwork for further stages of negotiations, but this has widely been overshadowed by new political developments throughout the Americas.
ISLA DE MONA DISPUTE. Punta Cana, Hispaniola. The empty Isla de Mona has sat between the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico for decades without any permanent local population. The island's position exposes it to devastating hurricanes and thus makes it unappealing to any long term settlement. Under Spanish governance, the island was mostly ignored by the empire, not being truly ruled from any Viceroyalty. During the period of American control, the island temporarily had a small coaling post, which was rapidly abandoned when the crisis started in 1912. Since the withdrawal of the minute American garrison, the island has faded into relevance, until at last the advent of new aircraft have led to surveys to determine the island's viability for aircraft basing and patrols from both newly independent Hispaniola and Puerto Rico to the island. In a twist of fate, the surveys have encountered each other, and in the last few months of the year, a territorial dispute has emerged as neither side can agree on which nation owns the island. Both have laid claim to Isla de Mona, and negotiations have locked in a stalemate as all involved attempt to find a moderate solution to the problem.
ELECTIONS IN BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Recent foreign political developments have become the center of internal Brazilian politics, as the rise of varied anti-war and anti-interventionist parties have become a sign of the times to many. Though these groups remain small and outspoken, they have had their influence imposed upon the White Coat liberals. The failure to protect the nation's ally of Arabia from the other ally of Britain has led to a foreign policy meltdown among the nation's leading politicians. The liberals have argued that the concerns of the Old World are hardly those of the New and they have begun attracting substantial interest from the isolationist movements and groups, gaining their political support and financing. The result has been a narrow victory for the Brazilian Partido do Avental Branco, which has managed to secure the largest amount of seats. Unfortunately, they were unable to obtain a majority on their own, and have since rallied smaller and more leftist supporters in the nation's House of Commons to secure a majority. Party leader Eduardo Castro has been appointed the new First Minister of Brazil, and has pledged to lead the nation to a new golden age.
FLORIDIAN ELECTIONS. Dallas, Florida. Politics in the North American nation of Florida took a nasty turn this year, as the Progressive Party came under immense criticism when they were indicted for involvement in the problems in Cuba. Furthermore, the contradictory pledge to involvement with the Pan-American Democratic Accord has caused a massive backlash from the right, which denounces the Accord as a plot to undermine Floridian sovereignty. The result was the turning of what should have been another landslide election to a brutal uphill struggle for multiple political parties. The Reformed Party of the Republic led the charge against the Progressives, and have been the voice behind the calls against the PADA. They have demanded national withdrawal from the "Brazilian plot" and a renunciation of the agreement. They have further alleged that the government has no right to be working with the proletarists who until recently had been slaughtering Floridian soldiers in the swamps. This proved to be an effective approach, and the Progressive Party lost substantial ground in Congress, but continued to maintain the majority. Unfortunately, they did lose control of the presidency which has gone from Progressive Thomas Graham to his bitter rival, Joseph Johnston. (-1 Stability)
ELECTIONS IN HONDURAS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Elections in Honduras initially appeared to be hardly a contest at all as the controversial president, Lopez Pesado continued to maintain a strong majority with his party. Unfortunately for the liberal cause, President Pesado has announced his retirement from politics, due to failing health and the desire to spend more time with his family. The liberal coalition did not survive his retirement, but on the other hand, neither did the opposition, which had been rallied solely against the recently retired president. To the surprise of many, the force which emerged was the Restorationist Party. Led by key elements of both the civilian government and military, they have argued that with the recent instability elsewhere in Central America, that it is up to Honduras to return the peace and restore the United States of New Spain. They have argued that while secession was justified at the time, it is up to the rational and united people of Honduras to lead the creation of a peaceful and free New Spanish state. They have managed to rally the largest plurality of seats in Congress, and many are hopeful for the events of the coming years.
JAMAICAN ELECTIONS. Kingston, Jamaica. The recent turmoil created by the abortive proletarist invasion of Jamaica has led to a chaotic shift in the island nation's politics. The proletarist parties have suffered an extreme reaction to the event, and have been mostly gutted of membership. The success of the Jamaican army and navy against the invaders has not gone unnoted, but the event has caused many to believe that Jamaica cannot just sit idly by American politics any longer. The creation of the Pan-American Democratic Accord has given an alternative to many of the vocal interventionists about the threat of proletarist extremism. Meanwhile, the whole political system has shuddered as several parties collapsed, and multiple new ones rose to fill the void. The Preservation Party has taken on more religious undertones, while their Democratic Party opposition has come apart and ironically, reformed as a more traditionally conservative unit. The winners proved to be the newly formed moderate Party of Order, which has called for a middle ground approach both internally and internationally. They have already joined the PADA, while seeking to preserve their overall neutrality in larger global politics and economics. (-1 Stability)
ELECTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. Washington D.C., United States of America. The presidency of Zachary Jacobs, noted for its reunification of the tattered United States of America, seems virtually unassailable by competing political parties. The various other candidates which have emerged have been incapable of running a properly national campaign against the sitting president, who is beloved by many as a hero. Therefore, though other candidates did emerge, President Jacobs' return to the presidency was never truly in doubt. More tenuous, however, was the New Liberty Party's position in Congress. The Pan-American Democratic Accord emerged as an issue, challenged for different reasons from both the left and right, called to be an overreach of presidential power. Others have argued that such foreign entanglements are unwanted at a time when the nation should be focusing on reconstruction. Various other issues emerged throughout the localized campaigns, but ultimately, the New Liberty Party has managed to retain a struggling hold upon Congress, despite recent surge of support from the military districts for the Party of the Republic.
NEW CALLS FOR REFORM IN CHILE. Santiago, Chile. The presidency of Pablo Montoya in Chile has been one long fraught with controversy and even violence. Despite the surprisingly large mandate given to him by his victory in the 1919 elections, President Montoya continues to be plagued with calls for reform. After an unfortunate demonstration of ill health at a party in early May, new desires for political reform have begun to be expressed. The claim that the president could be on his death bed has not failed to echo throughout the nation, and it is believed that reform should be undertaken now before a conflict over succession could emerge. The president has responded to these calls by stating that he remains in fine health and will continue to serve out his term until the next election in 1923. He has repudiated claims that he intends on retiring, claiming that he will serve as long as the Chilean people continue to elect him to office.
COUP OUSTS PRESIDENT IN COSTA RICA. San Jose, Costa Rica. The government of Cesar Mencia in Costa Rica has at last fallen this year after several years of continuing displays against his rule. President Mencia has been in charge of Costa Rica since securing the nation's independence from the United States of New Spain. In the years since, the president has been widely known to simply be looting the nation for its limited wealth and resources while otherwise fostering corruption throughout the government. The military has at last stepped in, leading a military force against the palace and easily demolishing the few loyalists standing by the president. They stormed the Presidential Palace and have imprisoned President Mencia, for his crimes against the nation and people of Costa Rica. A new military regime has been established under Felipe de Todos, and he has vowed to set right the wrongs of the previous government while maintaining order and the strength of the nation's army. (+1 Stability)
CIVIL WAR AMONG THE MAYA. Belize, Mayaland. At long last, the Mayan state has erupted into a brutal civil war as the various members of the republican coalition have managed to launch their anticipated war against the military government of Ceh Pech. Led by noted social proletarist theorist, Chiam Cocom, the republican coalition has begun the brutal battle with an assault upon the central government district of Belize. Unfortunately the military was able to call in reinforcements, driving the rebels out of the city, but not destroying them. The republicans have thus been forced to take a longer view of the conflict and have secured much of the rest of the nation, though they continue to be held out of the Mayan peninsula. The military has managed to preserve control of several key provinces, and most of the armed forces continue to remain loyal to Ceh Pech. On the other side, the republicans have secured most of the nation's key population and commercial centers, and so it seems that a tough and bloody war lies ahead for the Mayan people.
Casualty Lists[/b]
Mayaland (Militarist): 2 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Mayaland (Republican): 2 Conscript Brigades
REPUBLIC RESTORED IN NICARAGUAN REVOLT. Managua, Nicaragua. A major revolt has taken place against the nationalist military government of Manuel Cavrera as the population rose up against his tyrannical regime. The revolt was concentrated within Managua, as the local populace found at last that the vicious reign was intolerable. The fighting was brutal and the interior of the city was devastated as artillery was called into play by the army, firing upon key centers of rebel resistance. The tide was turned with the arrival of fresh troops, who refused to fire upon civilian positions, and ultimately turned their own guns on the rest of the military forces. The fighting continued throughout the rest of the year, as the rebels ultimately gained superiority and pushed inward upon the presidential palace. The combat was unrelenting as the rebels eventually proved triumphant, and General Cavrera fled the city. A new coalition government has been established under moderate Manolo Ortiz, who has pledged to restore the nation's democracy. The interim president has promised that the goals of reunification would not be abandoned while the restoration of the republic begin. (-3 Manpower, -4 Infantry Brigades, -1 Artillery Brigade, +2 Stability)
VINLANDIC CHAMPIONSHIP LEADS TO RIOT. Sjöstad, Vinland. A major riot broke out in Vinland, devastating a major urban center in the North American nation. The varukorgboll championship game for Vinland was a highly contested match between Sammanström VK and Sjöstad IF. Due to recent advancements in transportation and Vinland's infrastructure, this is the first game where a substantial members of supporters for both teams were able to be present at the game in Sjöstad. The game was very close and hard fought for both sides, and ultimately it ended with a controversial call by the referee which gave the victory to Sammanström VK. The resulting turmoil led to fighting among the supporters for both different teams, which escalated out of control as what would have been victory celebrations turned into riots city wide. The damages were severe and the local law enforcement were unable to preserve order. Military forces were called in to preserve order and martial law was declared throughout the Sjöstad region. Damages were severe throughout the city, as fires were raging without control throughout the urban center.
AZTECS COMPLETE ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM. Oaxaca, Aztlan. The liberation of Aztlan came at the expense of the American Crisis in 1912, and since then the Aztecs have been doing their best to rebuild from the war which preceded freedom. Though initial infrastructure reconstruction was completed several years ago, a project to electrify the nation has been underway for almost five years. The effort is aimed at bringing the modern glory of electricity to even the most remote regions of the Aztec nation. The project has been deemed a success, as now even isolated villages have access to the luxuries brought by electricity. The electrical infrastructure has brought more work and employment to Aztlan, along with a higher standard of living. The government has been applauded for the project, and has won considerable political support for the currently elected regime.
THE PAN-AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC ACCORD. Nya Stockholm, Vinland. In a significant diplomatic move taking place this year, three nations in the Americas have come together to create and sign the new Pan-American Democratic Accord. Vinland, the United States of America, and Brazil have spoken out and pledged their support to the independence and autonomy of the New World from the rest of the globe. The primary tenets of PADA are an adherence to the democratic principle and basic rights of mankind to dictate their own government, the resolution of conflicts by diplomacy over violence, and the defense of the New World from outside intervention. This has sparked some outrage among those colonial powers still holding territory in the Western Hemisphere, predominantly Japan and Britain. Some political cynics have compared the Accord to the now mostly defunct League of Continental Nations in Europe, and suggest that it will be short lived at best. The Accord has invited a number of other democratic states to join, and has seen most of those in the Americans begin to participate. Among the other members since the founding three are Honduras, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Jacksonia, Florida, and Argentina. While several other democratic states remain, these form a core center to any international political organization in the Americas.
VENEZUELA LEGALIZES POLITICAL PARTIES. Caracas, Venezuela. In what many believe could be the final action of his life, General Felipe Trujillo has passed a law legalizing the formation of political parties in Venezuela. Since the fall of the nation's democracy in 1907, the general has ruled the country with an iron fist, and in recent years has begun to suffer failing health. Concerned that the nation would not survive his own death, the general has passed this legislation, hoping that it is the stepping stone to the restoration of a democratic state. Political parties have begun to form throughout the year, from the more conservative as far left as proletarist groups and organizations. There has been some concern that the rest of the military could take action against any reform, particularly with the general's ill health.
AMERICANS CRUSH PROLETARISTS IN CUBA. Matanzas, Cuba. Violence was reported in Cuba this year between two extremist factions existing throughout the nation. Last year, after the abortive proletarist attempt to spark an uprising, a number of proletarist soldiers remained in an unfamiliar nation that despised them. With no hope of rescue or escape the proletarists were encouraged to turn towards the local expatriated American population, which has begun striving for the overthrow of the Cuban government as well. The Americans, at first agreeing to work the proletarists, quickly betrayed and slaughtered them in a vicious fight near the aptly named city of Matanzas. As many of the Americans had seen their old homes burned and pillaged by the negro proletarists, they never had any intention of working with them. With this crushing blow delivered to the proletarists, the Americans have also managed to gain some local support beyond their own communities, as the Cuban army had done nothing to crush the last proletarist strongholds, and even avoided any involvement when the fighting had started. Therefore the Americans have become known as heroes to even some Cubans, and have begun building a true base of support for rebellion. (-1 Stability)
PROLETARISTS BEGIN RECONSTRUCTION. Chattanooga, United Proletarist Republics of America. The proletarist government under Chief Deputy Scipio has begun a new program to rebuild the lands shattered by the devastating war for freedom fought throughout the American South. The focus has become upon the development of new infrastructure and the restoration of the old. Though the more internal regions of the Republics suffered less from the war, they still experienced loss caused by much of the area's skilled labor being white. While a very few of these individuals, entranced by the promise of proletarism, have returned, there remained a severe shortage throughout the course of the war, causing much infrastructure to fall into decay in a short period of time. The new program has begun to implement imported skilled laborers from Scandinavia to assist in the training and reconstruction process, rebuilding bridges and railroads, hoping to restore a modern and industrial economy for the proletariat in America.
BIG DAM PROJECT BEGUN IN USA. Denver, United States of America. As a move of appeasing the military districts of the newly reunified United States, the government has begun sponsoring a new program to develop the rivers of the west into viable industrial support. The program has begun mapping out and preparing rivers for the construction of large electrical dams throughout the area. The idea is to provide cheap and plentiful electricity for the whole of the western military districts, primarily Oregon. Local military governors have thanked the Federal government for their support, providing a major boon to local industrial production and resource gathering facilities. The effort is well underway, and the first construction has begun, hoping to bring light to the darker regions of the Second Union.
USA BEGINS CAPITAL SHIFT. Chicago, United States of America. In a move which has caused some concern among the American people, the administration of the Second Union's bureaucracy has begun to move to the interior city of Chicago. Washington D.C. has been retained as a ceremonial capital for various affairs, and continues to hold most foreign embassies. The army has deemed the city as a security risk, and discussion over a move has been in progress over several years. Fears of both overland attack from the United Republics or a seaborne attack from the Atlantic have at last forced this final decision. The move has been slowly underway, and the Congress has been called into session in a new hall in Chicago, while new buildings are under construction for the administration of government. The new capital was formerly the center of the Great Lakes Republic, before it became part of the Allied Territories of America during the crisis. It is hoped that this is merely a move required for geographical reasons rather than a demonstration of further support for the agenda of the old guard.
ECUADOR ENDS UNIVERSITY PROJECT. Quito, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian Prime Minister, Mario los Santos, has announced the ending of the university program first begun under the republic which had been overthrown by the proletarist regime of Erick Acero. The project had planned to established and fund the creation of new military and civilian universities and academies to further the nation's educational program. The project was later endorsed by the proletarist government, but barely funded over the few years of their rule, eventually being completely disregarded during the war with Colombia and Peru. The project has been formally cancelled this year, as the few universities that actually opened under the project's auspices failed within a few years. The government has stated that the funds dedicated to this failed effort are being instead dedicated to the reconstruction of Ecuador's armies and other efforts dedicated towards improving national standard of living.
URUGUAY BUILDS NATIONAL CATHEDRAL. Montevideo, Uruguay. The election of the Moralist Party in 1919 has led to the devout Catholic, President Roberto Lonzo, to work towards repairing the divide between the Papacy and the Catholic Church in South America. In conjunction with the Catholics of Argentina, he has worked to bring Pope Paul VI through Montevideo on his tour through Iberia and South America. The visit to Montevideo was preempted by the rapid construction of a great new cathedral, with substantial government funding and labor. The new cathedral was built in a traditional European style, while using heavy machinery and vehicles to build it in record time. The cathedral now holds the record for being the most quickly built of its kind, having been constructed over the period of only five months. It was blessed by the pope before his departure to Rome, and the hope is that this effort will go a long ways towards helping reestablish a rapport with the Papacy.
News from Africa and the Middle East
COLONIAL BUSINESS AGAINST SPANISH GOVERNMENT. Douala, Spain. The Spanish Imperial Congress won a victory at home, but now face challenges to maintain their decaying empire. In Central Africa, they have faced a rising group of locals unhappy with the new regime and the alterations made to the old political system. The recent census and the thoughts of more representation to the region has made the old guard and garrisons very unhappy. With much of the local native population already stirred up by the Confederate invasion during the civil war, the talks of further reform have outraged Spanish business. The result has been an immediate rise in prices and increasing expense of doing business in the Spanish colonies. Businesses have petitioned the government to reinstitute the Viceroyalty system, and to not bother with disruptive further reform.
ISLAMIST BOMBINGS IN ALGIERS. Algiers, Spain. The Spanish are clearly weary with war and conflict, after the late conclusion of the violent civil conflict between the military and the Imperial Congress. The Islamists of Algiers have noted this and have clearly begun renewing their war against the Spanish, despite their previous defeats. The Algerians have initiated the new round of combat with a series of blasts rocking Spanish imperial outposts throughout the city of Algiers. The buildings targeted were mostly administrative and military installations, and casualties are estimated in the dozens. The attacks have served their purpose though, as it seems the local population is once more budding in support for the Muslims seeking to secure their independence from what many view to be a dying empire. Reports have already come in of the growth of local militias once again, as a new generation enlists in the fight against Spain. (-1 Stability in North Africa)
TRIBAL VIOLENCE IN AFGHANISTAN. Kabul, Afghanistan. The Afghan government centralized around the loosely supporting King Habibullah, a heir to the ancient Durrani royality and empire, has begun to face his first true challenge to the throne. Various outlying tribes and provinces have begun challenging the authority of the central government in Kabul, and have begun a low scale uprising. The fighting has been small but vicious, as the king's forces have tried to maintain control over the rest of the nation. The army has managed several key victories over the rebels, and in aggressive moves, have managed to crush and capture the most rebellious leaders of the uprising. The rebels have quickly been imprisoned and executed by the monarchy, as King Habibullah has begun to establish greater control over the rest of his nation. The increased stability has come at a cost of many lives, as the Afghanis fought to preserve the integrity of the nation. (+1 Stability, -5 Infantry Brigades)
ANTI-BRAZIL ATTITUDE RISES IN ANGOLA. Namibe, Angola. The recent rise of major economic restrictions, blockades, and embargoes against the Brazilians has caused an unfortunate problem for Angola. The Angolans have been economically tied to the Empire of Brazil since the formation of the Dominion and they have suffered severely by being cut off from European trade. Much of the blame has been placed upon the Brazilians for their aggressive foreign policies, which have substantially reduced the global market for Angolan resources and products. The result has been a growing sentiment and resentment against Brazilians, and the local garrison has begun facing increased hatred from all elements of the population. Events were made worse when Brazilians were implicated in rape against the local population, and the army prevented trials of the culprits. It seems that a major backlash against the Brazilians has begun to mount as the Dominion grows increasingly hateful of what they view as occupiers. (-1 Stability)
KHAZAKS CONTINUE VIOLENCE IN PERSIA. Ashgabat, Persia. New violence and rebellions have continued to erupt and escalate throughout the northeastern provinces of Persia, as the Khazak tribes have been struggling for freedom. The fighting particularly escalated this year as the main Persian army to the west in the fight against the Arabians. The result has been considerable successes and limited victory for the Khazaks, for the first time in decades against the Persians. Heavy casualties have been inflicted upon the local garrisons, as their armories have been seized by the rebels. The Khazaks have built in strength, reinforced by other tribes fleeing from the north, and have apparently rallied around a single leader and position. By all reports, open revolt and rebellion seems not very far on the horizon against the Persian empire, considerably destabilizing their rule in the east. With the northern border closed, the Khazaks continue to gain numerous reinforcements with nothing to lose and no choice but to fight for their new lands. (-1 Stability, -2 Infantry Brigades, -1 Artillery Brigade)
POLITICAL REFORM IN PONTUS. Trebizond, Pontus. The Pontic government has undertaken new reform and developments as they work to reorganize the lower infrastructure of the nation. They have reorganized the nation into eighteen new provinces and regions, though they had to do some significant reshuffling due to some areas lower population densities. The new provinces have been deemed somewhat arbitrary and nonsensical, as it seems the government was fixated upon the number eighteen with no rational reason why. Furthermore, the new position of Vice President has been created as an office which could only be held by Turks. This move has created outrage from both Turks and Greeks, for different reasons and purposes. The Turks have become angered that their position is subordinate to a Greek and divided from national politics. The Greeks have been outraged that while the presidency can be held by any ethnicity, the vice presidency will be dominated by the Turks. The effort has only divided local politics more, creating a growing divide between Turk and Greek. The result has been growing violence between the ethnicities, particularly in the wake of the Turkish victory over Kurdistan. Many have advocated that the Pontic region will be the next to be liberated by the Turkish democracy. (-1 Stability)
WAR ESCALATES IN ARABIA. Riyadh, Arabia. The vicious struggle between Arabia and its southern neighbors has enlarged into a much more enflamed battle as new opponents enter the fray in the region. Persia, honoring its decades old alliance with Oman and Yemen, has entered the war, invading the fertile lands between the Tigris and Euphrates. Meanwhile, the two southern states have succeeded in inviting a European intervention into the region. The United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy have launched an effort to engage the Arabians and preserve the freedom of the other two states. Many cynically claim that this is simply an empire building scheme and has little to nothing to do with the independence of Yemen and Oman. Others have stated that it is a sign of a possible detente situation between the British and Germans, who have had strained relations since the end of the Great War and the Russian occupation of Poland. The fighting has been heavy and the Arabians are besieged on numerous fronts, as casualties mount for all sides. The war is large enough to the extent that it merits a special section all to itself, provided below. Furthermore, the fighting has clearly resulted in the improvement of involved military forces and the changes to their quality grade are listed here:
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HOLLANDIA SECURES DOMINION STATUS. Mombasa, Hollandia. The Hollandian War for Independence has at last come to an anti-climatic close. After valiantly holding back the waves of Dtuch forces over two full years, the Hollandians have entered an agreement which has led to them still remaining essentially a part of the larger empire. With threats of Kongo's intervention being bandied about diplomatic halls, it was viewed as the only hope to save the settlers of Hollandia. The Dutch have retained full control of Hollandia's foreign affairs and larger position on the international stage, while the Hollandians have been granted limited control over their own domestic status. The treaty has proven immensely unpopular in Hollandia itself, while it has allowed the Dutch government to save some face and turn a defeat into a marginal victory. With domestic independence secured, the Hollandians have immediately begun work on a new constitution, limiting the rights of all but white settlers to the territory. The proper constitution has yet to be enacted, but it is clear that the power will be retained by the white militias and colonial government.
ANGOLA BEGINS INFRASTRUCTURE WORK. Namibe, Angola. Faced with the problems of a vast nation with a stagnated economy, the Angolan government has begun to look towards possible solutions. The current goal has been to construct a modern new system of infrastructure and mass transportation across the frontiers of the nation, an ambitious endeavor. Though the Spanish had made strides towards such a project, they were abandoned in the late nineteenth century due to troubles in Europe and throughout the empire. The Angolans are hoping for more success, but some politicians balk at the probable expense of the project. As tensions mount between Brazilians and native Angolans, some fear that this project could wind up exacerbating the situation, while Angola should focus on acquiring more foreign trade and commerce. The military supports the proposal, as many are concerned about the ability of Angolan armed forces to hold the interior in case of a war or uprising.
KONGO LAUNCHES NEW SURVEY. Haraldsholm, Kongo. With a new emperor upon the throne of the Empire of Scandinavia, the Kongo Colonial Society has sponsored the performing of a new survey of the colony's interior lands. Seeking out new wealth and potential in the more isolated regions of the nation, the census has unfortunately remained mostly incomplete and ineffective. Though the more civilized and open areas like Abyssinia and Somalia have been easily analyzed, the interior continues to remain a mystery. Attempts to locate rare minerals and materials have been less than fruitful, as they struggle to locate new goods. The Colonial Society has still applauded the noble attempt, but so far no new information or useful minerals have been discovered by the survey effort.
PEACE IN ANATOLIA. Cizre, Kurdistan. The brutal three year war between Kurdistan and Turkey has been brought to an end after fighting stalemated along the Euphrates River. As Kurdish attempts to reclaim the territory lost to the Turkish rebellion and invasion have failed miserably, calls for peace from Russia and the Roman Empire have at last been answered. With external pressure mounting, the Kurdish government has been forced to recognize the de factor Turkish rule over the territories. The Kurdish navy has been officially turned over to the Turks, who have rejoiced in the victory. The new treaty has affirmed the full resurrection of the Turkish state which fell as a result of the Great War. The success has allowed the Turkish people to rebuild their status and nation, and look towards a brighter future. Prime Minister Atay has stated that this is the first success for the Turkish people and further victories are inevitably in the future. Meanwhile, the treaty has led to further deterioration of the stability of the Kurdish monarchy, which faces a growing republican movement and internal dissent against the crown. (-1 Stability for Kurdistan; +1 Stability for Turkey)
TURKEY BEGINS RECONSTRUCTION. Konya, Turkey. The victory over the Kurds has at last brought about the restoration of the borders of the Turkish state before the invasion which took place during the Great War. The damages to the region were mostly recovered by local efforts and military necessity during the war itself, leading to a fairly minor amount of overall destruction by the war's end. Nonetheless, Prime Minister Atay has pledged substantial funds for the reconstruction of the area's damaged ports and villages, pledging to reverse the tyranny of the Kurdish king. The effort is not anticipated to take more than two to three years, as it remains overall fairly inexpensive and well within the means of the Turkish government. The Turkish people admire the devotion of the Prime Minister to the well being of his people and this is likely to further cement his position as the head of government in future elections.
AZERBAIJAN BEGINS NEW DEFENSIVE WORK. Baku, Azerbaijan. Seeking to establish new security against the Russian bear, the Azerbaijani government has authorized major expense towards the construction of modern fortifications along the northern border. The military has been influenced by the apparent success of the Mannerheim Line, and they believe that substantial funding could render the nation invulnerable to Russian attack. Extensive funds have already been dedicated towards the project, and massive new bunkers now cover the most obvious approaches across the Russian border into Azerbaijan. While critics of the monarchy have claimed that such an expense could bankrupt the small nation, it is argued that the new Rasulzade Line will be essential should a war erupt against the massive beast to the north.
SPECIAL: War in Arabia
PERSIA ASSAULTS MESOPOTAMIA. Dezful, Persia. The Persians opened the year with a massive artillery barrage, having been moving into position as the Arabians had first attacked Oman and Yemen. The attack decimated the Arabian artillery corps, which was overwhelmed both by numbers and superior Persian firepower. The Persians then unleashed a massive attack, far outnumbering the Arabian positions, and soon sweeping across them, though they did inflict considerable casualties. The victory in the south, destroying the main Arabian defenses, has led to a major rout for the northern Arabian forces. Though the arrival of reserves and reinforcements did allow them to stabilize the front south of Baghdad, the Persians simply halted, brought up their massed artillery and decimated the Arabian forces once more. Baghdad fell to the Persians by the beginning of July, leaving the rest of Mesopotamia under their control. Further advances have been made throughout the area, as the Persians were delayed by the uprising further east and the need to consolidate the territory.
Casualty Lists
Arabia: 15 Conscript Brigades, 16 Infantry Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 5 Artillery Brigades
Persia: 42 Infantry Brigades, 6 Cavalry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
DUMYAT ATTACK. Suez City, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The intervention of Britain into what many considered an Arabian affair has turned into a brutal bloodbath on the Sinai Peninsula. With the British treachery apparent, the Arabians launched a major assault on the colony of Dumyat, facing the minute British garrison. The British immediately began reinforcing the garrison, but this turned out for the worst. The British were only able to reinforce in trickles, as most of the shipping capacity of the nation was directed towards the Omani front. The reinforcements were thus destroyed piecemeal by the Arabians, who retained a numerical advantage through the whole campaign. The British were then forced to retreat from the unfinished port of Suez City, falling back onto the seas in a humiliating withdrawal, forced to leave behind an extensive amount of supplies, and even the wounded. The fighting was vicious in the last few days, as the British struggled to maintain any foothold. Much was attributed to the superior Arabian artillery, which far outmatched the skill and abilities of the British gunners. Unfortunately for the Arabians they had less than a day to enjoy their spoils, as the landing of the Germans to the east threatened to cut them off and they had to beat a hasty retreat. The Arabians were able to serve against the German forces, as the British bloodlessly retook the colony towards the end of the year.
Casualty Lists
Arabia: 10 Conscript Brigades, 2 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: 31 Infantry Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades, 1 Cannock-Type Recon Squadron
GERMANS INVADE THE ARABIAN NORTHWEST. Suez City, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Arabians have faced major defeat even in the wake of their great victory against the British in Dumyat. Not long after they once more reached the edge of the Suez Canal, they were forced to retreat from the British possession as German forces landed throughout the Holy Land and the Middle East. Landing both in eastern Dumyat and in the Levant, the Germans quickly crushed the local garrisons with overwhelming numbers and firepower. The Arabian armies from both Mesopotamia and Dumyat rushed to the region and the heavy fighting ensued as the Germans attempted to cut off the Arabians from the Dumyat region. The Germans and their Italian allies engaged and decimated the Arabians through sheer numbers, though they did manage to put up a substantial fight. The victory routed the Arabian armies and the German forces have since managed to push far south while still consolidating control over the Holy Land. The Germans have marched into Jerusalem triumphantly, demonstrating once more their martial prowess and successes in battle.
Casualty Lists
Arabia: 18 Conscript Brigades, 9 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades, 9 Artillery Brigades, 1 P-16 Fighter Squadron
Germany: 14 Infantry Brigades, 1 M1916 VB Brigade, 7 Artillery Brigades, 1 Verband FTA1-2 Fighter Squadron, 2 ADF100 Bomber Squadrons
Italy: 19 Infantry Brigades
MUTINY IN OMAN. Muscat, Oman. The Omanis have faced a internal threat as the mass mobilization of conscripts has been less than popular, particularly considering the nation's new allies. The arrival of British forces in Oman has spurred elements in the military to oppose the threat of European imperialism over Oman, particularly when allied against the Arabians. The result was a mass mutiny behind the front lines, and British and Omani forces were called in to restore order among the soldiers. The conflict was scattered and brutal, and many Omani soldiers simply deserted rather than fight any longer. The local British military has installed supporting leaders among the Omani forces and even offered their own officers to assist in the command of the united army. It is claimed that the sultan could well be a prisoner in his own household, though he continues to state that Oman and Britain are allies, and Oman is no one's puppet.
Casualty Lists
Oman: 11 Conscript Brigades, 4 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: 5 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades
THE OMANI FRONT. Muscat, Oman. The largest armies available have so far been on the Omani front as the armies of Britain and Oman fought against the Arabians along the coast. The front is narrow and dense, as both sides' flanks are anchored by an impassable desert on the west and the sea on the east. The result has been a vicious stalemate, as advances are barely made and the struggle has become a brutal slogging match. The Omanis, skilled artillerymen to a tee, have managed to crush Arabian artillery positions, putting their British allies to shame. The Arabs on the other hand have managed to claim the skies, easily bringing down every plane the British have dared to put in the air, as their fighters easily sweep the skies clean. This proved decisive when the time came for a major allied offensive, and the Arabians were able to deftly move reserves into key positions, using airborne reconnaissance to outmaneuver and defeat the attacking forces. The allied nations' armies were devastated while the Arabians barely sustained a scratch on the battlefield.
Casualty Lists
Arabia: 19 Conscript Brigades, 4 Infantry Brigades, 9 Artillery Brigades, 1 P-16 Fighter Squadron
Oman: 17 Conscript Brigades, 1 Infantry Brigade, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 4 Artillery Brigades
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: 37 Infantry Brigades, 6 Cavalry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades, 1 Cannock-Type Recon Squadron, 2 Plymouth-Type Fighter Squadrons
THE YEMENI FRONT. Sana'a, Yemen. While vicious power struggles and fighting were taking place further east and north, a less significant, but just as large battle raged between Arabia and Yemen. Like with Oman, both sides have had concentrated lines with ocean and desert anchoring their flanks and preventing complex assaults. The resulting slogging fest began with an Arabian offensive, which was bloodily repulsed by Yemen's army. The Yemenis then launched an offensive of their own, with considerably more success. Unfortunately, the Arabs never broke under Yemen's relentless pressure, and the retreat slowed as the year progressed. By the end of the year, Yemen's armies have once more been forced to a halt, as they push further north towards Mecca. Lower level negotiations have begun about the city, as it seems plausible that Yemeni forces could capture it from the Arabian defenders, and no one involved wish to see severe damage done to Islam's holiest city.
Casualty Lists
Arabia: 31 Conscript Brigades, 17 Infantry Brigades, 14 Artillery Brigades
Yemen: 23 Conscript Brigades, 9 Infantry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades
News from the Far East
HAWAIIAN ELECTIONS. Honolulu, Hawaii. The presidency of Kimo Rogers has seen the independence of Hawaii and the entry of the nation into a status of protection with the Japanese Empire. Though lauded as the father of his country and a hero for reformist liberals, President Rogers has received considerable lack of enthusiasm by both those seeking true international freedom and by those wishing to return to the bosom of the United States of America. Regardless, throughout the electoral process, he trounced numerous other candidates, and has once more been elected to be the President of Hawaii. His attached Free Hawaii Party, however, lost considerable ground in Congress, and has been supplanted as the leading party by the more moderate Whigs. They have called for further restrictions against American influences and further actions taken to protect the islands from foreign interventions. Among this has been tighter policies against all immigrants, and an effort to build up the islands' coastal defenses. These policies have won them the vote from both sides of the isle, presenting a new challenge to President Rogers. (-1 Stability)
NEW ZEALAND POSTPONES ELECTIONS. Akarana, New Zealand. The military government of Marcus Rocha has taken an extreme measure this year with the "indefinite" postponement of national elections. They have pledged that the new military government will not be handing over political power to any civilian regime in the foreseeable future, claiming that the situation does not warrant a transfer of responsibility to those unfit to handle it. General Rocha has stated that the need of land reform and redistribution from the natives on the south island is a pressing concern and can only be handled by strong and unified military forces. The backlash towards this statement has been immediate as the white population has become divided, some of which even supports or has intermarried with the native populace over the decades. Demonstrations have been outlawed and a curfew has been set in place by the government to prevent further "acts of treason against the rightful regime." (-1 Stability)
RED ARMY STRIKES IN CHINA. Peking, Japan. The traditional proletarist Red Army in Japanese China has at last escalated from a peaceful ideological movement to early rebellion against the Japanese occupation. A large number of small but significant battles have taken place in both the cities and countryside, as the Japanese forces tried to contain the uprisings. The fighting has been bloody and vicious, as the Japanese immediately cracked down upon all outbreaks of rebellion. This has included the use of the doddering old Great War era American tanks, which have been easily destroyed by the rebel efforts, not even requiring the use of heavy weapons. Various traps and ambushes have quickly decimated the Japanese "Terrestrial Navy" which is underfunded and mostly useless. The supporting experiences have had even more casualties, which continue to mount among the Japanese armies. Efforts to corral the Red Army leaders have been ineffective, though the situation has yet to destabilize any further. (-8 Infantry Brigades, -2 M1 "Washington" Brigades)
NATIONALISTS GAIN STRENGTH IN KOREA. Seoul, Japan. The Korean Nationalist Front has begun gaining more power and influence throughout the peninsula as a backlash towards Japanese attempts to force their world view upon the Korean people. The nationalist movement has continued to build support from the urban population and looking towards the expansion of the effort. Reports have stated that the nationalists have become divided in the approach towards nationalism, particularly as conflicting ideologies begin to clash. It seems a bit that the proletarists have begun to gain momentum among the Koreans, as the ideology tends to fit well against the Japanese rule. While an open rebellion has yet to occur, it is clear that the Koreans are building strength against the Japanese internally, and some Japanese officials seem concerned that the group could amount into a much more dire threat towards the empire's stability.
UNREST IN THE PHILIPPINES. Manila, Japan. Since the Japanese occupied the Philippines during the Great War in 1906, they have ruled the islands with an iron fist, gaining control of the colony from the Spanish. At first the Japanese were welcomed by the local population as liberators, though that time has long since passed. Thanks to activities by the Filipinos, the Japanese were able to arrest and imprison most of the nationalist leaders who led the movement prior to the Great War. The Filipino people have been mostly quiet over the following decade and a half, though this year at last, it seems that trend has stopped. This year, the city of Manila saw the establishment of the Filipino National Movement, which has declared its goals of seeing the liberation of the islands from foreign rule once and for all.
JAPAN COMPLETES RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION. Harbin, Japan. The Japanese imperial regime throughout northern China has taken nearly a decade of development and construction to build extensive railroad infrastructure. The so-called "Woosung Project" has developed massive new railroad stations, yards, and distribution centers throughout the whole of Japan's holdings in China. The new infrastructure has been established as the cornerstone of both industrial and military transportation throughout Japan's mainland holdings. The army has assisted in the development of the new railroads, providing forced labor from Chinese dissidents as well as engineering expertise. The project was briefly waylaid by other expenses over the years, but has received steady financing and support from Tokyo. The Japanese have stated that the completed railroads will provide new wealth and prosperity to all of China.
Financial Section
HOLLANDIAN INDUSTRIAL SUBSIDIES. Mombasa, Hollandia. As independence of a sort has been achieved, the Hollandians have begun to offer subsidies for the development of local industry. Concerned about its ability to maintain autonomy, they have attempted to establish an industrial base of their own. This has been supported with funds from the Dutch government, provided to aid in the establishment of the Hollandian nation. The effort has been successful for the arms industry, which sprouted up to produce weaponry during the war for independence, but this seems to have been a temporary development as the militias prepare to demobilize. Otherwise, the program has been a complete failure. Dutch industrial goods continue to overwhelm the production and Dutch businesses have secured a death grip upon Hollandia's industrial consumption. Very few local businesses have been able to compete with the motherland in any realistic economic sense. Similarly, the Dutch have refused to open industry in the colony, preferring instead to enrich themselves by maintaining the grip upon the economic system that they possessed prior to Hollandia's rebellion.
FLORIDA PASSES PETROLEUM LEGISLATION. Dallas, Florida. As the Philips Automobile and imitators begin to make the presence of cheap vehicles widely known throughout the Americas and Florida, it has become clear of the importance of petroleum to the larger world. The Floridian government has instituted new legislation this year to protect the local massive petroleum industry from foreign competition and attack. They have raised tariffs on any petroleum imports, while at the same time, subsidizing the industry to increase production and wealth among Florida's corporations. As refined petroleum continues to increase in demand, it offers a clear source of massive wealth to the nation, as new trading partners are developed and the demand for motorized vehicles grows worldwide.
UPRA ESTABLISHES ANTI-AMERICAN TARIFFS. Chattanooga, United Proletarist Republics of America. The threat of American dominion over the production and markets of North America has been a fear of all of the newly independence states. The United Proletarist Republics have responded with major tariffs upon all American produced goods imported into the nation. This has both been done to protect the internal industry as well as to prevent the Americans from flooding the nation with cheap goods. So far it seems the initiative has been fairly successful, though it has encouraged a lower level of smuggling in the Appalachians and across the Ohio River. The government has threatened a crackdown on this activity, but so far it seems to have only inflated the prices of American produced goods all the more. The effort has also become a little easier as Scandinavian products enter the nation en masse, offering a more ideologically comfortable supplier for luxury products in the UPRA.
ARGENTINA BEGINS NEW FINANCING. Buenos Aires, Argentina. The government of Argentina has announced two new extensive policies to finance expansion and development in the nation. The first of these has been the establishment of a new immigration department, hoping to further encourage immigration from the Old World to the new. The second policy has been focused upon providing subsidies to scientific advances and discoveries. The programs are hopeful in keeping Argentina at the forefront of immigration from troubled states in Europe and elsewhere, while also providing the incentive to retain the nation's position at the pinnacle of developing technology. Some critics have criticized the programs has unneeded government expense, which would be better served improving the life or security of the Argentine populace.
ECONOMIC FLUCTUATION REPORT. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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The Sports Page
THE 1920 AMSTERDAM OLYMPICS. Amsterdam, Netherlands. This year, the world was awed with a new collection of athletic displays and victories through the demonstration of the 1920 Olympic Games. This year, hosted in Amsterdam, the Games have been heavily dominated for the first time by athletes from the United States of America, though the Dutch have made a strong showing. No new events were added for these games, though they were still considered to be a gala and great occurrence in the world of sports. As usual the post game ceremonies were marred by the bellyaching of Brazilian athletes, who continue to maintain that the judges are against them. At this point, the hard won tradition of Brazilian complaints has become as integral to the Games as the presentation of medals. Other comments were made on the surprising dapperness of Vinland's athletes, which have been the envy of all present. As with previous games, discussions have already begun on the possible choices for the 1924 Olympic Games. At the moment the considered locations are Constantinople, Nya Stockholm, and Marseilles. Constantinople has been offered due to its recent reconstruction and a sign of solidarity with the struggle of the Roman people since 1903's catastrophe. Vinland's recent sophistication as demonstrated in the current Games and the recent surge of the nation to the forefront of politics in the Americas have opened the capital of Nya Stockholm as a strong choice for the Games. Lastly, the completion of reconstruction in Occitania over the past few years have led many to argue for this Western European nation to play host to the Games.
The Cultural Center
In Defense of the Tango
Tango, that unique Argentine song and dance style, has taken the world by storm in recent years. Lately, these same stylings have sparked reaction from some, who claim that it is responsible for the moral failings of the youth. In George Bartleby's In Defense of the Tango, a scholarly book that has been published and distributed internationally, and is commonly available at cinemas, dancehalls, and newspaper stands, Bartleby explains how blaming Tango for the world's ills is an oversimplification. He summarizes the many cultural movements, from the Renaissance to the Present, which have taken the blame for ills not of their causing. Highlighting many of the beneficial aesthetic aspects of the tango and its' interaction with Argentine cinema and radio, he also places much blame on the failure of families and religious institutions to properly indoctrinate youth. The pleasure of song and dance does not lead to social ills without a prior failure of moral instruction; means for correcting such moral instruction lie solely in the private realm of the church and family.
The Revolution in Review
The Syndikalistika Partiet Commission for the National Electrification published in 1920 a short film called "Revolution in Review" played as a newsreel in party-owned and operated theaters, formerly the site of silent films, more recently the epicenter of a new kind of Revolutionary propaganda. Revolution in Review essentially paints the last eleven years of Scandinavian, and world, history in the light of the Revolution of the Proletariat, its goals, who has supported and who has opposed them, and the glorious triumphs of the Syndikalistika Partiet in Scandinavia and its Revolutionary Syndicalism. The film of course has been a mandated success in Scandinavia, but has also found new markets elsewhere, including popularity in the United Proletarist Republics of America and has featured as a tool of proletarist propaganda for organization around the world.
Random Stat Changes and Fluctuations and Minor Technological Advances
Hungarian people show more calm and restraint in politics: +1 Stability.
German naval officer corps demonstrates general incompetence in drills: -1 Navy Quality.
Newspaper editorials begin to sway Chilean opinion to pro-government support: +1 Stability.
Aztec sailors become exposed and noted to massive corruption and incompetence in all ranks: -1 Navy Quality.
Japan designs Aichi Ki-8 Class Fighter and Nakajima Ki-2 Class Bomber.
Brazil designs Tufão-class Destroyer and Libertador-class Carrier.
Russia designs the T-20.
Scandinavia designs the Rörlig Skyddkanon.
UK designs Shire-class Light Cruiser.
Cechy-Morava designs new CKC-LTP 22 tank.
Denmark creates and adopts Royal Danish Army 1920.
Costa Rica creates and adopts Ejército de Costa Rica 1920.
Paraguay designs Asunción-class River Boat.
Diplomatic Pouch
To: Brazil
From: Hispaniola
We wish to establish a naval defensive force to protect our island against proletarist advances. We therefore offer money to purchase modern warships, along with trainers to help prepare a coastal defense force with the best training and ships money can buy.
To: Japan
From: Hawaii
As a protectorate of your great empire, we sincerely hope that you will share with us your new naval designs so that we may build our own local defensive fleet.
To: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
From: New Zealand
We wish to purchase either some of your newly designed ships or the construction rights and will eagerly enter into negotiations regarding any details of such an exchange.
OOC
For those concerned, there are no international laws on the use of chemical weapons. I do however make it a point to not use them unless a nation or nations involves states specifically to do so, or if one side does, allowing the other to retaliate.
A small note on current weapons for planes: They have only guns, no missiles. Missiles (as we know them) are a good ways off at this point.
Now for all of you, remember this was the only turn where there would be no consequences for massive reduction of education spending. If you forgot, too bad, too late. Any reductions from this point will be considered as a IC action.
@Gem_Hound: Your manpower was drastically dropped after I acquired a more accurate source of historical French populations. Your manpower was by far the more exorbitantly inflated of all the nations out there and has at last been corrected from this dramatic oversight. Also, one bit of your orders was incomplete, and therefore 40 EP has been banked.
@NedimNapoleon: I disagree with your flag, as I did actually do some research into its symbolism and so forth. A long story short: we're sticking with the flag I created in the background thread.
@Jehoshua: You'll have to be more specific on what units you actually want to produce for your orders. "5 army units" is not enough for me to go on. Also you may want to note that the recommended cost for your education has gone way down and you may wish to adjust accordingly.
Due to a statement which bugged me on the whole "Did Britain betray Arabia debate?" I did some research into the state of affairs to see if it really was a betrayal. Based on the evidence at hand in the previous thread, while Brazil and Arabia did cement an alliance, the British never committed in any words to a friendship with Arabia beyond a distanced working relationship in the Great War. Therefore, there was no actual betrayal taking place in directly political terms. Luckymoose is of course free to view it as a betrayal due his position, which is completely reasonable from Brazil's standpoint. However, I'll point out that in terms of larger populations and nations, Britain here is not guilty of any diplomatic flip flop nor is it likely to be called out on the "betrayal" in politics at home.
@Bair the Normal: You did not have enough EP to create the armored vehicle design you proposed. The excess money has been banked. Also there are no real Indian-Afghan relations beyond the most minimal border trade and commerce.
@momo1000: 25 EP is WAY over expense in your domestic spending. There's no need for the extra 10 EP and 15 EP is a ridiculously overlarge amount for the amount of people actually available to you. Therefore, that money has been banked. Also you cannot build Necessity-class River Boats, they were designed by proletarist Scandinavia, not you. When it comes to designs, the ones you have access to will be listed as "Kongo," not Scandinavia.
@Lord_of_Elves: The overseas purchase you were going to make did not go through due to a lack of orders from the other party. The excess money has been banked.
@Azale: For my own state of mind, units (excepting doctrines) have to be designed all in one go, and cannot be done partially. Therefore the unit you proposed has not been created and the excess EP has been banked.
As previously stated, failure to get in orders for this update resulted in immediate drop for any players, with only a couple of exceptions.
Remember, it is once more time to vote for an Olympic city for 1924: just post in the thread, and the winner will be announced with the next update.
@J.K. Stockholme: There was no confirmation from Nintz on the diplomatic arrangement you mentioned in your orders. Therefore that part has been excluded from the update, I suggest you talk to him about that issue.
World Map
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Circuit
Writing Letters
OOC:
@GemHound: Oh you've done it now, boy...
Link to video.
To: Brittany
From: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Men in your country are directly responsible for an attack on the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, an act of terrorism and an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of our territory and the safety of our people, for instigating civil war. For this, we declare war upon Brittany and bring justice to those responsible for the attack on our people, for which four are now dead.
To: New Zealand
From: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
We will only sell designs that we consider to be inferior to the more modern British designs. If you desire some of our newer warships, we will gladly sell you some. Prices will depend on the warship desired.
@GemHound: Oh you've done it now, boy...
Link to video.
To: Brittany
From: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Men in your country are directly responsible for an attack on the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, an act of terrorism and an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of our territory and the safety of our people, for instigating civil war. For this, we declare war upon Brittany and bring justice to those responsible for the attack on our people, for which four are now dead.
To: New Zealand
From: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
We will only sell designs that we consider to be inferior to the more modern British designs. If you desire some of our newer warships, we will gladly sell you some. Prices will depend on the warship desired.
Grandkhan
Telvanni Master Wizard
Uh, EQ?
What the hell happened to ALL THE ORDERS I SENT?
EDIT: Ok, it seems I've been dropped from Denmark.
Which is bizarre, because I sent orders on the 18th. What the hell?
What the hell happened to ALL THE ORDERS I SENT?
EDIT: Ok, it seems I've been dropped from Denmark.
Which is bizarre, because I sent orders on the 18th. What the hell?
I have no record of any orders from you Grandkhan. I checked and double checked, it's possible they were deleted, but as far as I am aware, I did not delete any PMs sent to me since October 15th.
Grandkhan
Telvanni Master Wizard
I just PMed you with the orders, as well as a screenshot of them in my sentbox.
I've just lost a years worth of orders. This is ridiculous.
Its possible that you read 'Revised Denmark Orders: Please Ignore Previous' and then deleted both, but thats still really bizarre.
I've just lost a years worth of orders. This is ridiculous.
Its possible that you read 'Revised Denmark Orders: Please Ignore Previous' and then deleted both, but thats still really bizarre.
ZeletDude
The Lion
- Joined
- Aug 16, 2009
- Messages
- 5,490
To: The Confederation
From: The Netherlands
We are sorry to see the passing of King Joseph, he was a true friend to the Dutch people and our nation, and he helped bring our two nations together. And we offer King Robert the best wishes from all the Dutch people!
And we vote for Constantinople for the 1924 Olympic Games.
From: The Netherlands
We are sorry to see the passing of King Joseph, he was a true friend to the Dutch people and our nation, and he helped bring our two nations together. And we offer King Robert the best wishes from all the Dutch people!
And we vote for Constantinople for the 1924 Olympic Games.
Nintz
King of the Britons
Wait.. what happened to Aquitaine?
I thought Occitania was supposed to be getting it this year?
I thought Occitania was supposed to be getting it this year?
@Grandkhan: I'm completely baffled by whatever happened. I know with 99% certainty that I did not delete any PMs after October 15th. I sent a response Private Message, and the best I can say is that nothing was truly lost by not doing any of your orders this year and they can be just as well done with the next update.
@Nintz: Well, that certainly sounds like something you should have confirmed in your orders, doesn't it?
@Nintz: Well, that certainly sounds like something you should have confirmed in your orders, doesn't it?
Nintz
King of the Britons
Considering how many places it was posted, I assumed it would happen regardless.
@ J.K. Stockholme-
I apologize for this communication breakdown, completely my fault. I'll make sure to list it as #1 in the next orders. Again, really sorry.
EDIT: Oh, and Constantinople in 1924
@ J.K. Stockholme-
I apologize for this communication breakdown, completely my fault. I'll make sure to list it as #1 in the next orders. Again, really sorry.
EDIT: Oh, and Constantinople in 1924
