Adler17
Prussian Feldmarschall
Age of Imperialism II- Where Eagles dare 1923- 1953
January 1st 1923.
The Great War is over since four years. The weapons are silent. The German troops could conduct a successful Operation Michael in spring 1918. Two million German soldiers, who should originally stay in Russia were ordered to the Western Front. They were the last force, the last reserve. They were able to capture Paris. Although the Western Allies could retake it shortly after, the attacking Allies had severe losses and were not able to push the Germans out of the vincinity of the city. A new offensive of the Germans was only a matter of time. Thus the participating nations agreed to make an armistice shortly after. In the following time after long debates a peace was concluded. The status quo ante was mostly reinstalled. Thus the powers came out in a very different way. The hopes of a new and lasting peace became first cracks in the following consultations for the Washington Naval treaty. It failed mostly. Although there is a moratorium to build new battleships until 1930, no quota was accepted. Although only 8 more capital ships just being built or planned and 5 carriers (except one trial vessel) were accepted, the non acceptance of a quota will lead to more tensions soon. However, until then these ships are invaluable.
The US did not lose the war, Neither they did not win it. And especially as US troops were reconquering Paris, the following armistice was regarded as betrayel from the British and French. The US had paid with blood and for nothing in their eyes. In the following Woodrow Wilson was not able to fulfill his dream of a League of Nations. The US are now in a very splitted situation politically. Many want to become more and more isolated, while others want to become a super power. Also the economy was not destroyed nor were there many men lost. So what will the US decide to do? But be aware about Japan. And what about the dream to have a united North America under US rule? Or is Africa worth to be invaded?
The British were able to remain their colonial empire. And still their Navy is ruling the waves. But they have now the US as main competitor. And the Germans are still a danger, although they also agreed to a moratorium to build Uboats for 12 years. Or will the US become an opponent? And what about Japan?
The German Reich was restored in the following time. A constitutional reform made it now to a parlamentarian monarchy. The Kaiser is mostly only a symbol. All colonies occupied were released and in the East the Baltic Republics soon joined the Reich as member states to be protected from the Soviets and Poles. The Soviets are very weak at thi moment, especially after having lost a war against the Polish, but they can soon recover. And then the Red Bear might get hungry. Poland is also having a look on Posen and West Prussia, where many Poles live as well as Upper Silesia. It was the plan to have a cordon of Allied states as buffer from the Soviets, including Poland. But the change of the Poles and their treaty with France made it in vain. Even the plan to stabilise the Ukraine was no longer possible. And France is still a danger. Britain is also a main opponent. Will they stay peaceful? Will it be possible to defend the colonies better? And what about Japan? But there are other sorrows. The economy is down and money is needed! The inflation is ruling.
Japan conquered most of the German islands in the Pacific with ease, except Tsingtao. That Naval fortress was a tough nut to crack. And now they had to give all the conquere islands back. And only a rate of 3 in the Washington Treaty! That they got Manchuria was only a small price, as now the islands are not there to defend the homeland. And with Tsingtao there is a major fortress in the backyard belonging to a foreign nation. Although the only one east of Singapore. Is Japan able to regain them? Will they be able to dominate the Pacific? And what about the Soviets?
France did not lose territory. Despite, this ending was fealt like a defeat. Germany is still a strong enemy and most of the French economy is down. There is no money left to build such huge warships. Especially as both France and Germany built huge fortress lines to keep the enemy away. But with the new pact with Poland, Germany should be in problems, if there is war.
Italy did not gain anything. They hardly could prevent the Austrians demanding land or money. They had fought the war but were KOed de facto in 1917 after the last Isonzo battles. The small colonies in Africa are scattered and it will be a huge task to defend them. Or even to make the greater. And although there are many ships they are allowed to build, there is simply no money left. What chances does Italy get?
Austria-Hungary managed it not to desintegrate. They were just able to reform them to a federal state, in which most ethnics became a place. But will it be enough to survive? The Poles are a danger. And the Soviets. The Italians are not trustworthy either. And what about the Balcan states? They have to rely more and more on their clostest ally: Germany.
The Ottomans were on the winning side, but they were not able to regain control over the Arabs. They remained bound to Anatolia. And the coup ending the Ottoman empire and making the Turkish republic has still to be finished. However, still a power Turkey has to cope with the problems of now. Will they able to regain regional power by reconquering Arabia? Or Iran? And what about the Soviets or the Balcan states?
Poland was formed in 1916 and was a close ally to Germany and Austria. That soon changed as Germany and Austria were not completely dealing everything in Polish interests. So more and more they thought to be on the wrong side. That soon was changed by forming an Alliance with France shortly after the armistice. That prevented further German and Austrian actions in the East and lead to consequences. A war with Germany and Austria became more than likely, but then the French did not dare another war. Nevertheless the preparations could be used. In the attack on the Soviets, who were also cought in a civil war. The Soviets were beaten but remain a huge threat. And Germany and Austria still have Polish lands, at least in the eyes of Poland. What will happen?
The Soviets have to rebuild their country. They are lacking industry, money, armed forces. But they are not bound to any treaty and have huge resources. The bear is wounded but not dead. And who cares about the losses needed to rebuld the country? Not Stalin! There are some open problems to be solved.
Or can another country emerge as power? Bazil? Argentina? Siam? Or even Ethiopia?
It is over to YOU to stand the second round of the Age of Imperialism!
Here is the main DL-file:
Moderator Action: Broken download updated to HTTPS - Blake00
https://download.civforum.de/civ3/AoI II.rar
Version 1.0 replaced after 891 downloads.
Version 1.1 replaced after 1.995 downloads
Version 1.2 replaced after 87 downloads
Adler
January 1st 1923.
The Great War is over since four years. The weapons are silent. The German troops could conduct a successful Operation Michael in spring 1918. Two million German soldiers, who should originally stay in Russia were ordered to the Western Front. They were the last force, the last reserve. They were able to capture Paris. Although the Western Allies could retake it shortly after, the attacking Allies had severe losses and were not able to push the Germans out of the vincinity of the city. A new offensive of the Germans was only a matter of time. Thus the participating nations agreed to make an armistice shortly after. In the following time after long debates a peace was concluded. The status quo ante was mostly reinstalled. Thus the powers came out in a very different way. The hopes of a new and lasting peace became first cracks in the following consultations for the Washington Naval treaty. It failed mostly. Although there is a moratorium to build new battleships until 1930, no quota was accepted. Although only 8 more capital ships just being built or planned and 5 carriers (except one trial vessel) were accepted, the non acceptance of a quota will lead to more tensions soon. However, until then these ships are invaluable.
The US did not lose the war, Neither they did not win it. And especially as US troops were reconquering Paris, the following armistice was regarded as betrayel from the British and French. The US had paid with blood and for nothing in their eyes. In the following Woodrow Wilson was not able to fulfill his dream of a League of Nations. The US are now in a very splitted situation politically. Many want to become more and more isolated, while others want to become a super power. Also the economy was not destroyed nor were there many men lost. So what will the US decide to do? But be aware about Japan. And what about the dream to have a united North America under US rule? Or is Africa worth to be invaded?
The British were able to remain their colonial empire. And still their Navy is ruling the waves. But they have now the US as main competitor. And the Germans are still a danger, although they also agreed to a moratorium to build Uboats for 12 years. Or will the US become an opponent? And what about Japan?
The German Reich was restored in the following time. A constitutional reform made it now to a parlamentarian monarchy. The Kaiser is mostly only a symbol. All colonies occupied were released and in the East the Baltic Republics soon joined the Reich as member states to be protected from the Soviets and Poles. The Soviets are very weak at thi moment, especially after having lost a war against the Polish, but they can soon recover. And then the Red Bear might get hungry. Poland is also having a look on Posen and West Prussia, where many Poles live as well as Upper Silesia. It was the plan to have a cordon of Allied states as buffer from the Soviets, including Poland. But the change of the Poles and their treaty with France made it in vain. Even the plan to stabilise the Ukraine was no longer possible. And France is still a danger. Britain is also a main opponent. Will they stay peaceful? Will it be possible to defend the colonies better? And what about Japan? But there are other sorrows. The economy is down and money is needed! The inflation is ruling.
Japan conquered most of the German islands in the Pacific with ease, except Tsingtao. That Naval fortress was a tough nut to crack. And now they had to give all the conquere islands back. And only a rate of 3 in the Washington Treaty! That they got Manchuria was only a small price, as now the islands are not there to defend the homeland. And with Tsingtao there is a major fortress in the backyard belonging to a foreign nation. Although the only one east of Singapore. Is Japan able to regain them? Will they be able to dominate the Pacific? And what about the Soviets?
France did not lose territory. Despite, this ending was fealt like a defeat. Germany is still a strong enemy and most of the French economy is down. There is no money left to build such huge warships. Especially as both France and Germany built huge fortress lines to keep the enemy away. But with the new pact with Poland, Germany should be in problems, if there is war.
Italy did not gain anything. They hardly could prevent the Austrians demanding land or money. They had fought the war but were KOed de facto in 1917 after the last Isonzo battles. The small colonies in Africa are scattered and it will be a huge task to defend them. Or even to make the greater. And although there are many ships they are allowed to build, there is simply no money left. What chances does Italy get?
Austria-Hungary managed it not to desintegrate. They were just able to reform them to a federal state, in which most ethnics became a place. But will it be enough to survive? The Poles are a danger. And the Soviets. The Italians are not trustworthy either. And what about the Balcan states? They have to rely more and more on their clostest ally: Germany.
The Ottomans were on the winning side, but they were not able to regain control over the Arabs. They remained bound to Anatolia. And the coup ending the Ottoman empire and making the Turkish republic has still to be finished. However, still a power Turkey has to cope with the problems of now. Will they able to regain regional power by reconquering Arabia? Or Iran? And what about the Soviets or the Balcan states?
Poland was formed in 1916 and was a close ally to Germany and Austria. That soon changed as Germany and Austria were not completely dealing everything in Polish interests. So more and more they thought to be on the wrong side. That soon was changed by forming an Alliance with France shortly after the armistice. That prevented further German and Austrian actions in the East and lead to consequences. A war with Germany and Austria became more than likely, but then the French did not dare another war. Nevertheless the preparations could be used. In the attack on the Soviets, who were also cought in a civil war. The Soviets were beaten but remain a huge threat. And Germany and Austria still have Polish lands, at least in the eyes of Poland. What will happen?
The Soviets have to rebuild their country. They are lacking industry, money, armed forces. But they are not bound to any treaty and have huge resources. The bear is wounded but not dead. And who cares about the losses needed to rebuld the country? Not Stalin! There are some open problems to be solved.
Or can another country emerge as power? Bazil? Argentina? Siam? Or even Ethiopia?
It is over to YOU to stand the second round of the Age of Imperialism!
Here is the main DL-file:
Moderator Action: Broken download updated to HTTPS - Blake00
https://download.civforum.de/civ3/AoI II.rar
Version 1.0 replaced after 891 downloads.
Version 1.1 replaced after 1.995 downloads
Version 1.2 replaced after 87 downloads
Adler
Last edited by a moderator:
. You're the god of civ III scenario making. Thank you for the joy you gave us all with your scenarios.
