Update 12 Year 1913
Global Events:
Indian forces land in and occupy Hawaii islands. These were ungarrisoned, and thus there were no real casualties.
Japanese and Sioux air forces duel in the skies above the Japanese-held Victory Islands, the last Sioux region occupied by foreign forces. Sioux attempt to land on the islands failed tragically due to Japanese naval superiority.
(-1 Japanese task force, -2 Japanese air wings, -3 Sioux divisions, -3 Sioux task forces, -2 Sioux air wings)
At home, both Azteca and Sioux stabilize and begin to rebuild after the war. German soldiers assist Aztecs in rebuilding Yucatan, improving relations between the two nations.
Cuban nuclear project continues to go well, even surprisingly so. However, it seems to be simply due to luck, money (in part, that provided by Brazil) and good scientists. Rumors appear that Cubans produced and shipped lots of weapons to somewhere in Europe in exchange for the Middle Modern Age technology.
The Comintern is formed by PRG, SR (Sioux Republic), PRA (Peoples Republic of Azteca) and Italy. Joint currency is created, bringing the four countries close together economically as well as ideologically, and various organizations are formed, farther binding the four communist nations. Many in Britain look worried at this development.
In South America, Panama Canal continues to bring profits to the Triple Emperiste (+2 Economy to Incan, Brazilian and Liberian Empires). It also, however, attracts some jealous eyes from throughout the world
In a sudden move, DSE joins the Allies in their fight with Great Britain. DSE fleet has used the element of surprise well, fighting through the Gibraltar Straits, and after that bombarding Western England. While the real damage to the British industries is not of importance, the morale damage is, as many in Britain feel that their nation has lost the mandate over the seas. Also, the DSE marines have occupied the Gibraltar, despite Iberian resistance.
(-1 DSE division, -3 DSE task forces, -1 Iberian division, -4 Iberian task forces)
Napoleon has safely assumed command in France. The British have fought back the attempts to seize Calais and Brittany, but failed to advance into France. Napoleon announces his plans for a communist French nation, which are met with much enthusiasm at home and abroad (in Germany).
(-2 French divisions, -2 British divisions)
Farther south, Occitanian Civil War rages on. The Burgundian volunteers have, at first, nearly cut the Communist forces into two pockets, but the arrival of German forces stopped them. The Germans have used superior tactics to guard the positions and cause horrific casualties (including deserting and imprisonment) on the Burgundians. The Communist Occitanians have also used their technological superiority and lack of Burgundian attention to decimate the main Nationalist army and take Toulouse, and cut the Burgundians in the south off. Nationalist forces, save for the elite, are on the verge of surrender. And finally, the Dutch communists and other dissenters, feeling that they have much more in common with the Germans then with the Burgundians, have rebelled and proposed to join PRG. The only good news for Burgundians is the complete destruction of the Communist Occitanian fleet.
(-6 Communist divisions, -3 Communist task forces, -4 German divisions, -6 German air wings, -11 Nationalist divisions, -6 Nationalist air wings, -13 Burgundian divisions, -10 Burgundian air wings)
Scandinavias last days are coming, but not before one of the worst atrocities committed in the history of humanity. Acting upon Warlord Karls orders, the Berserkir divisions (elite military and police force) have put all of St. Petersburgs population into concentration camps (nearly a million was executed during the retreat) and burned down the magnificent city to the ground. This enraged the Russians to no end, and the Scandinavians were driven out after a ferocious battle, and their fleet was greatly damaged by the pursuing Finnish task forces. Support for war in Russia rises to all-time high, and in Scandinavia to all-time low. Adding to that, the Finnish have landed near Kalmar, the Scandinavian capital.
(-11 Scandinavian divisions, -9 Scandinavian task forces, -1 British task force, -5 Russian divisions, -5 Finnish divisions, -4 Finnish task forces)
PAPA is finished, but is moved to Petrozavodsk as it was more intact.
Numerous terrorist strikes took place throughout DSE. The Hungarian Liberation Army (HLA) claims responsibility. DSE Hungary north of Danube is up in riots in support of the HLA.
Iberians launch a bombing campaign against Libyan Rebels, damaging many key military industries (-1 Economy).
The Russo-Indian forces in Somalia, aided by the local population, invade Abyssinia where they are met by an outnumbered British army. That army fights heroically, but eventually the Russo-Indian numerical superiority allows the Allies to approach Addis Adeba.
(-4 Russian divisions, -3 Indian divisions, -5 British divisions)
Zulu offensive in South Africa continues despite the casualties, until the British forces and militia entrench on their final positions, guarding only the original Cape Colony. The Zulus are much more numerous, through, and the British are unlikely to hold out
(-6 Zulu divisions, -2 British divisions)
The British and the Russians (and Arabs) continue to slaughter each other with great determination and in great amounts. Eventually, however, the British numerical superiority allows the British to seize another fortified line at a huge cost.
(-26 British divisions, -10 Sudanese divisions, -11 Russian divisions, -12 Arab divisions)
After some fighting, the Oceanians have retreated from Arabia, destroying many oil industries (-1 Economy for Arabia) as they do so.
(-1 Oceanian division, -1 Arab division, -1 Arab air wing)
However, there are some troubles with that escape. The entire Russian and Arab navies have fought the entire Oceanian and a large portion of the British fleets. After heavy fighting and many casualties from both sides, the British superiority in training and numbers allowed the Oceanians to escape.
(-9 Arab task forces, -7 Russian task forces, -10 British task forces, -7 Oceanian divisions, -7 Oceanian task forces)
A new force enters WWII. It is clouded with mystery, and it is a fighting machine like no before
(read below)
(-2 Indian divisions, -1 Black Army division)
The Oceanians fail to put down the Sumatran rebellions, and are forced to divert forces to the island.
Random Events:
Shipping through Panama Canal was especially profitable this year (+1 Economy to Incan, Brazilian and Liberian Empires).
As Balkanese people are all overburdened, education level falls dramatically (-2 Education).
Spotlight:
The Black Army
I dont care if they are bandits, freedom fighters, revolutionaries or mercenaries they are the enemies of India!
- Emperor Chandra Tanjari. 1913.
In what begun as a quiet morning on the Indian southern coast, a new force previously unheard of entered WWII. They were the Black Army. No one knew their nationality, ideals and goals. Their flag was a black banner with two eyes on it, their uniform concealed the entirety of their body and faces, they all were noticed to commit suicide rather then be captured indeed, that drew the suspicion on the Japanese, but Japan denied any knowledge about the Black Army. The Black Army was very secretive, and frighteningly efficient, though even more of its success came from the surprise effect.
The Black Army first conquered Ceylon (after the sudden appearance of an entire transport armada on its coasts), where they only encountered a militia unit which was soon overwhelmed and surrendered. The militiamen were never heard from again. Indian fleet and air force were in faraway Somalia, and the Black Army soon invaded Deccans southmost tip. While there was one Indian army division stationed there, it soon retreated under fire. The Black Army successfully employed guerrilla tactics on foreign ground, demoralizing and confusing the army divisions that were being sent to the front, and this broke Indian moral. The Black Army soon occupied Hyderabad, slaying all those who dared oppose it in any way at all.
Horror and panic gripped India. A large portion of the homeland was occupied by a mysterious fighting force, and Travancore itself was under immediate threat. There seemed to be no stopping the Black Army
NPC Diplomacy:
From: Sioux Republic
To: The Comintern
We ask for military assistance against the Japanese. We demand their IMMEDIATE withdrawal from the Victory Islands.
*secret*
From: Japanese Empire
To: Great British Empire
If you back our claims on the Victory Islands, then we will assist you in your fight.
*secret*
From: Dutch dissenters
To: PRG
We ask you to move in troops to take control over Amsterdam, before Burgundians do. We wish to join the PRG.
OOC: Everyone, the Black Armys stats are unknown. All you need to know is that there are lots of them.
Note the color change for the Comintern members, save for Germany. Dont know why exactly I did it, but I remember there WAS some reason behind it.