Update 3-1952
North American News Report
EASY REPUBLICAN VICTORY IN 1952. Washington, United States of America. In the Presidential Election of 1952, Republican Robert Taft of Ohio and running mate Joseph McCarthy crushed Democrat Estes Kefauver and running mate Alben Barkley. Taft and McCarthy won with former President Dewey’s popularity in his crusade to wipe out Fascism. Britain’s return to democracy was hailed as a victory for his administration, and his popular Vice President easily won the election., promising interventionist policies and fighting the Cold War overseas, and resisting fascist aggression in Europe and Asia.
AMERICA STRIKES THE CARRABEAN. Jamaica, United States of America. With a civil war going on in the United Kingdom, President Taft has ordered the securing of British possessions in the Caribbean while the British Islands are in turmoil. This has been explained to keep the stability in the British Caribbean while keeping away the fascists. This has worked well, and a small occupation force controls these islands. As of now, there is little resistance; however the Caribbean Union has asked the United States for joint occupation of these islands. It has yet to be announced the fate of the islands should there be a fascist victory.
South American News Report
BRAZIL ATTACKS ARGENTINA! Buenos Aires, the Most Serene Republic of Argentina. In her effort to liberate South America and bring them into democracy, Brazil has launched an attack against the Argentineans. Without warning, Brazilian planes and rockets attacked Argentinean air bases, crippling her air force. After the attack, Brazil launched a heavy offensive into Argentina. Even with Argentina’s superior numbers, Brazilian bombers have acted as tank busters, aiding the Brazilian offensive. So far, the lines have stabilized, with more Argentineans being brought up, including her mechanized divisions, and her air force starting to recover. For now though, Brazil holds the upper hand.
Casualties
Brazil: 6 divs regular, 70 Light Tanks, 30 Medium Tanks, 20 Prop Fighters, 5 Early Jet Fighters, 20 Short Range Missiles
Argentina: 10 divs regular, 90 Light Tanks, 40 Medium Tanks, 40 Prop Fighters, 5 Early Jet Fighters, 5 Prop Bombers
CHILE AND GREATER PERU LEAVE ATO. Santiago, Chile. In protest to Brazils recent actions, both Chile and Greater Peru have left ATO. Though Greater Peru has yet to take sides in the war, instead flirting with trade with Vichy France, Chile hassent a brigade of volunteers to Argentina, and is likely to join the war next year.
(+1 div regular to Argentina)
OIL IN VENEZUELA. Maracaibo, Brazil. In the newly conquered territories of Venezuela, Brazilian prospecters have found large amounts of oil throughout the territory. Many unemployed Venezuelans have taken to the Oil fields to work, and several boom towns have come up. Even some of Venezuela’s former industry has popped back up, as people hope to readjust to their pre invasion lives.
(+2 ep Brazil)
European News Report
CIVIL WAR IN GREAT BRITAIN. London, United Kingdom of England, Scotland, and Wales. With the removal of the fascist government of Great Britain, Arthur Kellington Davis has become the Prime Minister. However, very few recognize his new government, most prominently, General Lysander Sage. Several army units, air wings and ships have defected to the new fascist government, which is currently based in Scotland, led by General Sage. Though his forces are more numerous, he lacks equipment. For this, he relies on the French, who have done well in supplying him. Even with the French helping him, his last offensive has fallen short of his original goals of conquering London, as he not only did not commit enough to the offensive, he lacked air and tank superiority due to the new British jet fighter, the de Havilland Vampires. In Germany, many generals wish to send something akin to the Condor Legion, and several have offered to lead it. France, who has already sent supplies, is thinking about sending more volunteers to the fascist cause. In the United States, thousands have gathered in Washington asking President Taft to send a force to Prime Minister Davis’s government. As of now though, no major engagements have been fought and the forces seem evenly matched heading into 1953.
Casualties
Fascists: 2 div. Regular, 10 Prop fighters, 10 Light Tanks
Democrats: 1 div regular, 5 Prop Fighters, 5 Light tanks
PARIS TRIALS BRING JUSTICE TO TRAITORS. Paris, Vichy France. In Vichy France, President Pierre Laval has announced the Paris Trials in order to fully punish those who have betrayed France through Common Conspiracy Against Germany, Resistance Against the State, Collaboration with State Enemies, Contribution to the Collapse of the Third Republic, and War Crimes. Most notably tried are Léon Blum, Maurice Gamelin, Daniel Mayer, Félix Gouin, and Georges Bidault, who each were found guilty and sentenced to death. These trials, as well as the Vichy governments crack downs on the resistance have greatly increased the confidence with the government, unlike that with their British neighbours. (+1 Stability)
FRANCE: AN EMERGING POWER? Vichy, France. Though since 1941 France has been dominated by the mighty Third Reich, many point to France as a new emerging power, with the possibility of becoming the leader of a fifth power block. Afghanistan Argentina, Greater Peru, and to a lesser extent, Turkey, have begun trading with Vichy, giving agriculatural products and oil in exchange for vehicles and industrial products. This deal has worked out quite nicely, as all parties mentioned have seen immediate boosts to their wealth.
(France, Afghanistan, Argentina, Greater Peru, Turkey: +1 ep)
African/Middle Eastern News Report
FIGHTING CONTINUES IN NORTH WEST INDIA. Delhi, India. The Indian Republic continues her third year of conflict in the North West. As this year comes, the Indian Congress has authorized the use of missiles and tanks in an effort to stamp out the Pakistanis. As of now, only a small portion of the North is even controlled by the rebels, the Pakistanis opting to engage in guerilla warfare. Afghanistan has protested India’s actions, calling for an end to the violence and for Pakistani independence.
Casualties
India: 5 Light Tanks, 25 Short Range Missiles
Asian/Pacific News Report
CEASEFIRE IN THE MAKING? Tokyo, The Empire of Japan and the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. Lestear Pearson seems to have begun his goal to stop the fighting in China. Since he began negotiating in Japan, there has been a lack of air raids upon the Republic, and the Communists have only made minimal gains and have yet to launch an offensive. There are even rumors of a four power conference in Tokyo, as all of China waits to have her fate decided.
Diplomatic Pouch
From Afghanistan
To Republic of India
We ask that you release the nation of Pakistan from your occupation.
OOC
Slower turn, probably because my absence.
Friday, July 24th is due for orders
Excellent stories, I particularly enjoyed the Paris trials Carmen
I think that’s it, stats and technology will be up momentarily
@DarthNader, I'm sorry, I completely forgot about Italy, rest assured, I will mend the problem momentarily
