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THE NEW SECOND REICH
Hello fellow civilization players. This is a story about a WWI scenario I made with Civilization II. It does not follow history exactly, so expect surprises along the way. This is my first story, so comments are welcome. Enjoy!
Some thinsg you should know:
-WWI scenario, Civilization II
-Large Wold map
-played as Gemany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire
Part 1
-June 1914: The world, after experiencing hundreds of years of European Imperialism, a century of industrialization, a century when most industrialized nations acquired great wealth, and many years of military build-up, is divided into two hostile camps: The Triple Alliance, between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire, and the Allies, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Both sides support huge armies and navies, ready at a moments notice to mobilize for combat. Germany, which is fast becoming one of the worlds most powerful nations, is challenging Britain with its navy, and France and Russia with its vast army. Without a general war in Europe for almost a century, the horrors of large wars have long since forgotten. In North America, America is strengthening fast, and its navy is constantly growing. In Latin America, the many diverse countries have combined with a few other countries from around the globe to form the Neutral Alliance, committed to stay out of the arms race. In Asia, China sleeps, waiting for a call to awaken her. With the seeds of war planted, the world is a pressure cooker waiting to go off
Chapter 1
Wilhelm seated himself at his desk. The June sunlight bathed the room in gold. The German chief of staff, Alfred van Schlieffen, entered the room. The man in his mid forties, dressed in brown, was beginning to go bald. Wilhelm had known him for many years, and they had become very good friends. Good morning, Wilhelm, said Alfred as he pulled up a chair to the desk.
Good morning, Alfred, replied Wilhelm.
I have something I want to show you, stated Alfred as he unrolled a large piece of paper on the desk.
What is this? inquired Wilhelm, as he scanned the map intensely.
Remember this? asked Alfred, as though he was surprised Wilhelm didnt.
This is the plan I came up with eleven years ago to win the war, with a few adjustments.
Ah, yes, replied Wilhelm as his memory returned, please, refresh my memory.
First, we will send troops through neutral Belgium to attack France. The French expect an attack along the border. They will have all of their defenses down there, while the Belgian border will be undefended. We will then sweep to the channel coast, move southward toward Rouen, and come around Paris from the south and west. We will then also have the French army at the German border trapped. With Paris captured, France will sue for peace. Then, after our troops have rested, we will transport them on the railways to the Russian border, and attack there. With France gone, we can concentrate all of our forces in the east. Russia, with its poor economic conditions, poorly laid out railroad system, and corrupt government, will capitulate rapidly. We will then concentrate our forces on defeating Britain. Explained Alfred, as he pointed out the corresponding locations on the map.
Looks like a sound plan, replied Wilhelm. Our relations with Russia are worsening because we rejected to pay her tribute of 1,500 gold. If things get much worse, we may have to put this plan into action. Said Wilhelm, his apprehensiveness showing.
Trust me, I will, no, we will make it work. It cant go wrong. Added Alfred, trying to push ahead his plan. I suggest that we start preparing or war now. We should raise the tax rate and start buying military units instead of just waiting for them to be finished on their own. Said Alfred.
Ok, Alfred, just tell me what you think we should do, and Ill make it happen, said Wilhelm as he accepted the plan.
-Germany prepared for war. It bought artillery, cavalry, and riflemen units, and strategically placed submarines to pick at ships caring units to Europe. By August 1914, Russia was getting increasingly frustrated because Germany was constantly saying no to her demands.
Hello fellow civilization players. This is a story about a WWI scenario I made with Civilization II. It does not follow history exactly, so expect surprises along the way. This is my first story, so comments are welcome. Enjoy!
Some thinsg you should know:
-WWI scenario, Civilization II
-Large Wold map
-played as Gemany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire
Part 1
-June 1914: The world, after experiencing hundreds of years of European Imperialism, a century of industrialization, a century when most industrialized nations acquired great wealth, and many years of military build-up, is divided into two hostile camps: The Triple Alliance, between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire, and the Allies, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Both sides support huge armies and navies, ready at a moments notice to mobilize for combat. Germany, which is fast becoming one of the worlds most powerful nations, is challenging Britain with its navy, and France and Russia with its vast army. Without a general war in Europe for almost a century, the horrors of large wars have long since forgotten. In North America, America is strengthening fast, and its navy is constantly growing. In Latin America, the many diverse countries have combined with a few other countries from around the globe to form the Neutral Alliance, committed to stay out of the arms race. In Asia, China sleeps, waiting for a call to awaken her. With the seeds of war planted, the world is a pressure cooker waiting to go off
Chapter 1
Wilhelm seated himself at his desk. The June sunlight bathed the room in gold. The German chief of staff, Alfred van Schlieffen, entered the room. The man in his mid forties, dressed in brown, was beginning to go bald. Wilhelm had known him for many years, and they had become very good friends. Good morning, Wilhelm, said Alfred as he pulled up a chair to the desk.
Good morning, Alfred, replied Wilhelm.
I have something I want to show you, stated Alfred as he unrolled a large piece of paper on the desk.
What is this? inquired Wilhelm, as he scanned the map intensely.
Remember this? asked Alfred, as though he was surprised Wilhelm didnt.
This is the plan I came up with eleven years ago to win the war, with a few adjustments.
Ah, yes, replied Wilhelm as his memory returned, please, refresh my memory.
First, we will send troops through neutral Belgium to attack France. The French expect an attack along the border. They will have all of their defenses down there, while the Belgian border will be undefended. We will then sweep to the channel coast, move southward toward Rouen, and come around Paris from the south and west. We will then also have the French army at the German border trapped. With Paris captured, France will sue for peace. Then, after our troops have rested, we will transport them on the railways to the Russian border, and attack there. With France gone, we can concentrate all of our forces in the east. Russia, with its poor economic conditions, poorly laid out railroad system, and corrupt government, will capitulate rapidly. We will then concentrate our forces on defeating Britain. Explained Alfred, as he pointed out the corresponding locations on the map.
Looks like a sound plan, replied Wilhelm. Our relations with Russia are worsening because we rejected to pay her tribute of 1,500 gold. If things get much worse, we may have to put this plan into action. Said Wilhelm, his apprehensiveness showing.
Trust me, I will, no, we will make it work. It cant go wrong. Added Alfred, trying to push ahead his plan. I suggest that we start preparing or war now. We should raise the tax rate and start buying military units instead of just waiting for them to be finished on their own. Said Alfred.
Ok, Alfred, just tell me what you think we should do, and Ill make it happen, said Wilhelm as he accepted the plan.
-Germany prepared for war. It bought artillery, cavalry, and riflemen units, and strategically placed submarines to pick at ships caring units to Europe. By August 1914, Russia was getting increasingly frustrated because Germany was constantly saying no to her demands.
