In Theri Darkest Hour. (WWII AH, IC, Closed See OOC.)

[Rentalla]

“When all the world is overcharged with inhabitants, then the last remedy of all is war, which provideth for every man, by victory or death.”
-Thomas Hobbes



It has been two decades since the end of the Great War. A war of Empires. A war that men foolishly called the war to end all wars. There was peace after the Great War for a time, but mankind will never change. After the war the victors took their spoils, and now are overburdened with their winnings. The defeated suffered abasement that went too far.
The world is reeling from the economic collapse known as the Great depression. People all around the world suffer, and in their desperation they turn to those who claim to have answers. Communists, Fascists, capitalists, all say that their way will bring back prosperity. These newly chosen leaders look at their overpopulated cities, and overworked fields. They cannot take care of their people, so they look to their neighbors with hunger. They look at resources untapped, and lands unplowed. Can these lands help relieve their own burdened populations?
Still others look on, and watch these predatory nations with caution. They stand on their moral high ground and say that they will not tolerate the philosophy that might makes right. They prepare themselves to help their allies, and to defend their own borders.
The whole world waits, watching with baited breath. The storm has gathered, and is about to burst.

OOC:http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=297126&p=20188241#p20188241

[Atanatos]

Hitler stood in his war room. Germany had been waiting for this day. He looked down at the map. 100,000 men was a small army, but they would be supported by his feared Luftwaffe. Already men began to volunteer for the comming war. A panzer division trundled down the road. Czechslovakia was under attack. Hitler wires Prague. He made it very clear that if the Czechs did not give up, Prague would be firebombed. He really hoped they would give in.



Reason for edit- i reworded it to make a sentence more clear.

[Mandicoria]

The Union of Russian States, A New Dawn
Moscow

It was mid-day in the Russian capital, and it was an extremely busy time. People walked through the banner marked streets, greeting each other with a "Hail Agapov!". Why would they say that instead of a simple "Hello"? Well, the Russian nation has been under the rule of a strong Fascist Government, under the leadership of Vladimir Agapov. Agapov lifted Russia from the ashes of WWI, and transformed it back into a military and industrial power. If the people did not show their respect to him, they would most definitely be dragged out of their homes in the middle of the night by the Russian National Protectors.

Agapov Square was filled with citizens and soldiers alike, all awaiting to hear a moving speech by their beloved leader. In one moment, it was loud, the whole area was filled with the chatter of the excited. Then, in another moment, all was quiet, Agapov had arisen. The leader looked at the crowd from the top of his monument, smiling. He took a small sip of water, and coughed. For two long minutes there was complete silence.... Then, he spoke.

"My fellow Russians, it has been a long era of peace and prosperity for us all. Surprising, seeing on how just a few years before my rule we were all starving.... And dying. We have truly shown our resolve in these years, and the years before. This has payed us all with new dignity, and abilities. Unfortunately, there are some who would wish to put an end to all of this..." Many roared in outrage after his sentence ended.
"Who would dare wish this upon the glorious motherland?!" Shouted one man
"Death to them!" shouted another
"Peace, peace, my brothers. I understand that you wish to find these enemies, and I shall tell you, they are easy to find. these enemies, are Baltic Peoples, Homosexuals, Caucasus peoples, Central Asians, Muslims, and many more fools that dare oppose my rule!" The leader took a sip of water "We must purge these impure people from our glorious nation! Our mighty motherland shall never fall to these monsters! We must go into Central Asia and cleanse the world of this impurity! And so I say, we shall go to war! These lands have once been ours, and they shall be again! So I say, young men of the mighty Union, onward to VICTORY!"

Agapov raised his fist in the air as large amounts of soldiers marched in front. All saluting him, and the Russian flag. The era of peace Russia knew, was going to end.

[Fantrum]

Canberra was not like Sydney or Melbourne, the majority of the population went to bed at a reasonable hour, whereas the two largest cities in Australia never really slept at all. Prime Minister Heartstrings stared at the scene of calm serenity through her large office window, it truly was a sight to behold. She shook her head a few times to clear it, there was work to be done. She sat behind her large oaken desk and leaned back in her plush leather seat, examining one of the many documents that adorned her work space like snow on the southern alps. So far, there wasnt really anything noteworthy happening near Australia, but that could change at any moment. Things were going down in Europe and Asia, but that wasnt really Lyra's concern, the Australians needed more oil to fuel their growing economy, and Lyra did not like having to remain mostly dependent on imports from America and the Middle east. They needed the Dutch east indies, but there was no way the people would sanction such an act of overt aggression, after all, this wasnt some fascist state like Russia or Germany. No, she'd left the matter of procuring the land to her minister of Defense, whatever he was planing to do, she didnt want any part of it, plausible deniability and whatnot. She tossed the page she had been gazing at but not really reading and began shifting though the mountains of paper work on her desk, her pen flashing as she signed this or that.

[Atanatos]

The Leader of Prague walked out of the head government building. He was flanked by a squad of SS soldiers. He walked up to the podium, he was obviously nervous. "Today marks a new day" he began, "A day of unification, a day of peace." He didn't believe any of this was a story written by hitler, he continued his speech. "Today Czechslovakia has announced that they will become part of Germany, in order to be better protected by the growing tensions between many nations." Nazi banners were unrolled flanking the podium. He wished that the public new of the threat to burn Prague down, but hitler assured the helpless leader that if the public found out. Prague would be bombed and he would blame it on rebels against the reunification if the Sunderland. A couple men walked into recruiting stations set up by the Nazis. He knew many more would join the fight to help the country that annexed them. If only they knew of the fight the once leader of Czechslovakia thought.

[Corenea]

A Bar Near West Point

"Well it seems like Europe is going to war," Robert Goldbarb, the bartender, said as he handed a drink to Rick Mallarky.

"Wait, why," Rick said before he took a drink.

"Well, it's alot more complicated, some many shits are happening, some might say that Russia, Germany, or some country might start things," Rick's friend David Lawrence said as he puff out a smoke from his cigar.

"Damn, I just hope America won't enter the war. I don't think we should go in this war business especially when we remembered what happened after the Great War," Rick said as he finished his drink.

"I know, the Great Depression was terrible," Rob said. "Plus, it appears that FDR would rather focus on the economy than invading Russia. Say David, you're graduating from West Point in a few months?

"Yes sir, it's going to Lieutenant Lawrence from now on," David said, doing a mock salute, drawing laughter among the guys.

"Hey David, you go out there and make us proud in some imaginary war, hell, you might even attract the ladies with your uniforms. Girls dig men in uniforms," Rick said to David.

"The medals, the glory, and the ladies. Why didn't I sign up before?" David asked jokingly.

[Melthing]

6:58 AM: Lhamo, The Confederacy of Tibet. 1939

The sun over the capital city of Lhamo had barely gotten up yet, as thick snow covered nearly all the rooftops and sidewalks of the streets. Yet the honest and hardworking people of Lhamo gathered around the presidential palace to hear their glories and beloved president speak despite the inhospitable weather at the time. When president Thubten Gyatso emerged of a balcony to address the crowd, every single individual there ceased to utter even a single noise. The President subsequently proceeded to bring his head close to device called a microphone by the foreigners and spoke.


“Now my dear citizens, let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of Tibet.


This much we pledge—and more.


To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.


To those peoples in the huts and villages across the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required—not because the Fascist may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.


Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.

So let us begin anew—remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.


Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.


Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.


Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.


Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah—to "undo the heavy burdens ... and to let the oppressed go free."


And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved.


All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.


In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Tibetans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Tibetans who answered the call to service surround the globe.


Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation"—a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.


Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?


In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.


And so, my fellow Tibetan: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.


My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what Tibet will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.


Finally, whether you are citizens of Tibet or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love.”
(OCC: Twilight struggle).

When the speech was done, the crowd was bursting with new found Nationalism as they began to sing the Tibetan anthem for two whole hours.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

-Reserved for Scotia-

[Atanatos]

Hitler walked to the barricade and onto the podium. Nazi flags flanked the sides. He spoke with a sense of urgency,he had to, elections were in a year, and if he wanted to keep the job he'd have to win. He had a strong opponent. "Yesterday, Czechslovakia agreed to join us, and our russian friends are very strong. However we need to look at the future of Germany. We are the most powerful European nation. We must unite the Sunderland. So today, we march on Austria and Hungary. SS solders have already enters Austria. The Luftwaffe bombing at key positions. The Whermacht have mobilized and as there numbers swelled, left today to unite us with Hungary." He paused as the crowd cheered. "However, there are enemy's still of Germany. Austria and Hungary aren't sitting ducks. There are the English and the french,and it's the german peoples right to rule Europe." He walked away, all of Germany had beem listening. He had just started the German war machine like he was just starting a lawnmower.

[Fantrum]

It was a dark night, the only light came from the stars as the moon was hidden away for the change of the month. Private Dansworth slapped his neck as he felt the pinch of a mosquito biting into him, he cursed under his breath while the bugs continued to eat him alive. The whole company had been ordered to remain as silent as possible for the landing, the entire force of some five thousand men were being ferried to shore by an armada of wooden row boats, as the standard Higgins boat would raise the alarm with the sound of its engines. The young man questioned, not for the first time, how he had managed to get assigned to this deployment as his boat slowly traversed the three miles to shore. The silence of the night was broken only by the soft creaking of the boat and the muffled cough here and there, along with the soft crashing of waves on the approaching shore. It wasnt long before the boat jarred to a stop in the soft sands of Papua New Guinea and Dansworth, along with nearly 15 of his comrades, jumped from the transport and sprinted for the treeline.

The force made it ashore with relative ease and began to make its way to its objective, Port Moresby. By sunrise, they had seized the main government quarter and opened the docks, allowing for the Australian navy to steam into the harbor uncontested, and deposit ten thousand more troops into the area, causing the swift surrender of the nation.

[Atanatos]

Hans Smith charged into the streets of Vienna. German soldiers attacked with new vigor. Hours earlier high command reported great victory over Austria. He couldn't believe it Germany couldn't be stopped. Vienna was in ruins, the Capitol building was ahead. He and his men charged up the street. Bullets whized around him. He wasn't afraid, he was serving his country. A grenade fell to his left, he jumped away. In exploded in a blaze of orange. He was scared, until a german panzer pulled through leading the charge. It spewed fire as it broke through a walled barricade. Hans finished the charge and ran up the steps, he slammed his bayonet through an Austrian soldier. Soldiers swarmed the building. Hans though ran upstairs. He pulled out a german flag, he strung down the Austrian flag, and up went the german. Germany had just taken over Austria and Hungary in about a week.