WWI IC

by **Euskirribakondara** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:56 pm

August 10, 1914

Macau
The Portuguese Army established in Macau has requested a 10-day time to evacuate all the Portuguese people in Macau before the Chinese can take over Macau. After some negotiations, it has been decided that Penghu or Pescadores Islands will now be the East Asian base for Portuguese possessions. Everything in Macau is being taken off, all the Catholic churches, all the Portuguese-acquired treasures and lots and lots of resources.

Harare, Zimbabwe
The Portuguese are celebrating the control of Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia; the liberation has been succesful. The best architects of Portugal are sailing towards the New Portuguese Southern Africa to build new cities, towns and railroads. The Army is currently advancing over South Africa, making deals with the local royal families.

The Gambia
The Gambia is now flying the Portuguese flag. It will now serve as a main port for the Portuguese Republic connecting Cabo Verde with Angola.

Canary Islands
The Canary Islands have been taken over meeting some resistance from Spanish agents located there, who have already been arrested and deported to Spain. Spanish Africa is next.

Kerala
The Portuguese Army has now all of Kerala under control. Colombo is the next step.

Army
Under new conscription and training laws, the Portuguese Army will have 250,000 active members by January 1915.

Indonesia
Many islands are already flying Portuguese flags without having the Portuguese Army stationated there. There are arrangements being made with the locals for a peaceful annexation of Indonesia, already complete on the whole Eastern Indonesia.

by **Reikstlan** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:27 pm

As the bombs crashed down on the Bulgarian defenses, the Commander in Cheif of the Bulgarian Army, Nikola Zhekov, sent a telegram to the Bulgarian Army of Greek conquest, telling them that they are needed immidiately to prepare a second line of defense, including land mines, vast trenches, higher artillery positions and stakes; stretching from the mountainous region of Wallachia-Transylvania to the Black Sea, seeing that their army cannot hold against the onslaught of apparently never-ending supply of Russian manpower. He ordered the Army in the Russian border to hold for a few days while the other army prepares the new front line for defense. The approximate 2.25 million soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian-Bulgarian forces began the same kind of scortched earth retreating and skirmish/ambushing policy that the Russians were using on the Germans. This was highly effective and attrition played a toll in the massive Russian army.

by **Andonam** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:31 pm

(OOC)- I think Portugal might be overstepping its boundaries... just a little.

Istanbul, Ottoman Empire

You would have had to have been blind and deaf not to notice the excitement that was radiating through the bazaar that day. Indeed, it wasn't just there; all throughout the city, the news was spreading like wildfire, creeping its way down from the offices at Topeka Palace.

Germany is at war with France!

The Western Empires are crumbling!

What will the Sultan do?

What will the Sultan do?....

Mehmed V sat in his chambers, mulling things over. "Committee of Union and Progress", they called themselves, the one's who had ursapped his authority. Mehmed Talât, İsmail Enver, and Ahmed Cemal. It wasn't as if they where bad people... but they didn't respect his authority. So many sultans recently... so little respect. However, it wasn't completely unfounded; those before him had failed in some way or another, always bowing to this or that minister, soiling the name of Osman's holy line. Yet... all was not lost. May loved him still, and if he could prove himself... maybe they would see he could rule after all. Show he was Suleiman, Mehmed... show he was a conquerer, unifier of Islam... for too long The Empire had let their brothers in the faith cry from beneath the yoke of oppressors, yearning to rise free and resurrect the greatness of Islamic civilization... and then it hit him.

With a religious fervor, the man set to writing... writing on and on and on, scrapping paper after paper in his quest for perfection. Each word had to be masterfully crafted, speak to the mind, body, and soul. He tried again, and again, and again, a fasted for hours on end until, finally, on a wrinkled sheet of paper, he found the answer...

Calling a messenger, he made his instructions perfectly clear. "Allah has spoken to me, young one." He pressed the paper to the hand of the page, eyes glowing bright. "Get this message transcribed into every tongue spoken in the Islamic world, and then deliver it by any means nessicery. By ship, by rail, by radio... take it by foot or camel back if you must. Send out thousands of men... and we shall see the glorious rising of our people."

Thus was the message sent, from one end of the earth to the other, quickly as humanly possible, telegramed to the Ottoman embassies everywhere for quicker spread.

My brothers in the Glorious Faith, followers of the word of The Prophet, head me now. I am Mehmed V,The True Path Follower, Protector of the Holy Places, Caliph of the Muslim World, and Sublime Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. For centuries, it has been the duty of the Sultans to serve to Holy Faith as their leaders, their guardians, and their warriors. Yet, on this day, you suffer under the rule of the British, French, and Dutch scum, laboring away to fatten Christian coffers. Your hope has been broken by their guns, their ships, their rhetoric of superiority. Yet, in this dark hour, Allah has blessed me with a vision of what might yet be... no, of what WILL be, if his faithful with do as I request.

My vision was one of many ships, flying the flag of the red crescent, sailing from every corner of the globe. They sailed into the lands of India, of Indonesia, of Eygpt and Moracco. There, the people laughed with joy, welcoming their brothers, as they drew their own holy swords to drive the infidel from their shores. Then I heard "Let this come upon my earth. Let all who love me return me to my place of rightful glory, where the unbeliever shall tremble at my power". My brothers, rise up against your oppressors. Let the Muhgal of old be reborn; the Sultanates and the Khanates and the Caliphates. Stand and fight and we shall know a glorious age.

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Telegram to the Kingdom of Bulgaria

People of the former Dependent Principality of Ottoman Bulgaria.

It seems rather odd that you should be beseeching The Empire for protection; you who denied all the benefits we have given you. You do not wish to be subject to the Turkish government, it seems, so why should you look to the Turkish government for protection. However, for the love of our Muslim brothers there, and the history we share, we are prepared to co-operate with you in your endeavor... should you swear your eternal alliance and friendship to the Ottoman Empire. We will not reinforce you directly upon the front, but rather, we shall assail the Russians from the south. With our rising allies in central Asia, the Muslim Khans of old, we shall see if the Czars can defend their entire, far-spread borders from our wrath.

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Telegram to the German Empire

Oh Mighty Kaiser.

The Glorious Armies of the Ottoman Empire are prepared to enter the war on your side. However, before our men are willing to march, they require me to ask a question of you; what spoils will be brought to The Empire at our victory? Our brothers in North Africa, Yemen, India, and Central Asia wail under the chains of enemy oppression, and while we do not ask for it all, we must be assured all territory formerly belonging to the Sultans is returned to us.

by **Valkstadt** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:32 pm

Eastern, France
July 30, 1914
Half a million French reinforcements as well as 1.5 million American soldiers join up on the front lines near the German border. They reinforce a force of 2 million in Verdun and Nancy where they begin a massive counter-offensive. The counter-offensive in the south is comprised of 4 million French and American men against the 2 million (because most of your army went through Belgium) weary German troops. The always offensive Germans will not be able to stop this attack with their men not in a defensive position.

To the north the other half of American reinforcement will bolster the heavy defenses on the Somme bringing that troop total up to 3.5 million pitted against nearly 5 million Germans. Their job is to hold the lines and rain down artillery fire to keep the Germans from crossing the river. France is still outnumbered and President Poincare writes up to the still neutral nations left to try to sway them to help.

TO: The leaders of Italy, Sweden and Portugal
FROM: President Poincare of France
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To the leaders of the remaining neutral nations of Europe,

I call to you as a sad man. My home has been invaded. I did not ask for war, nor did you. But we have no choice but to stand and fight the overpowering German Army. As we

speak, men, women and children are being slaughtered. Their homes burnt to the ground in the occupied regions of France. Germany will not stop after France has been

defeated. They will march on to Spain, to Italy, to Portugal, to England, to Russia and to Sweden. Until all of Europe bows before the Kaiser. This is your chance to act now! To

spare the innocent lives that still live in the free regions left in Europe. I beg you, help the small boy shot in the streets of Calais because he carried a wooden rifle. Help the

young woman raped and killed in Reims. Help the old man burnt alive in his home in Lile. All these horrors will be brought to your lands if you do not act now. The fate of the

free people of Europe depend on you.

Sincerely,
President Raymond Poincare

by **Mexican Liberation** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:14 pm

Ottawa,Parliament Hill

PM Borden was holding a very secret meeting with high Canadian officials

"We have to join!In honor of not only the Queens and Kings,but Britain and Canada as well!" he said

"No!" said a cabinet member

"We cannot allow the British to fight on their own,where would we be without them?" said Borden

"We've been serving the British for centuries,and what do we get in return,mercy!That's it!At least the Americans had the balls to take a stand,and look at them,they're a world power!" said the cabinet member

"How could you say that about our original homeland?" said Borden

"We have grown apart from the British,we don't need them to come begging to us whenever they start something they can't finish!" said the cabinet member

"Look,whether you like it or not,we're joining this war.We got men out there storming recruitment stations,and we haven't even drafted yet!" said Borden

"Fine!" said the member,reluctant

"So it's been voted,unanimously,Canada will join the fight!" said the Attorney General

"Agreed" said everyone,in unison

"Nobody in here opposes this except for a cabinet member" he said

"We are recieving too many voluntary soldiers,there is yet no need for a draft" said Borden
The Next Day...

A radio broadcast interrupted it's progamming once more...

We once again interrupt you're scheduled progamming for this announcement...

It has been voted,unanimously,that Canada will not only give full support for the allies but effective tomorrow,the War Measures Act will be put into action.To summarize this act,Canada will make it clear to the Centrals that it has officially entered the war,and declares war on the Centrals...No need to worry about a conscription,we are recieving far too many brave Canadians who are willing to sacrifice their lives to start a draft.Now this is to all of those who want to be a part of this:The Might of the Royal Canadian Military needs your aid and support.Are you in peak physical condition?Looking for excitement?Need help with the ladies or men?Join the royal force now!One soldier can be the difference between victory or defeat.Will you be that soldier? Not interested? Buy war bonds then!Canada is now officially in a state of war citizens!We need everything we can get!

The broadcast returned to it's original programming after 5 seconds of dead air this time

Later that night...

Prime Minister Borden was talking to an elite general about strategizing the war,when Borden left,the General went into his office and started writing a letter

To:Horatio Herbert Kitchener,British Secretary Of War
From:Sam Hughes,Canadian Minister Of Militia And Defense

By the looks of it,our plan may end up as a collasal failure,our militaries are already being deployed.Both of our Prime Ministers are stubborn to change their views,we might have to make them...Mail me you're next plan,I'll assure that it's followed.

Sincerely,
Sam Hughes,
Minister of Militia and Defense of Canada

(OOC:I'm trying to start a huge but failed coup attempt in both Canada and the UK)

The next day

Canada has already deployed it's first forces to France.Though the force is embarassingly small,they boast to be very elite.

3,000 soldiers have been deployed

by **Reikstlan** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:00 pm

Though the final preparations are not completely finished, the retreating Bulgarian and Austro-Hungarian joint army join up with the other 200,000 soldiers who have been working for a week and a half to prepare a new front line. The Commander in Chief of the Bulgarian army, Nikola Zhekov, is almost certain that the Russians will not get passed this new line. The terrain is mountanious, but then turns hilly, then flat. They have booby trapped the whole front in the flat and hilly areas with barbed wire and land mines. Also, they have constructed a few artillery perches and fortification as well as a huge array of trenches. In the more mountanious areas of the new front, barbed wire litters the whole field and Bulgarian artillery barages ravage the bases of the mountains.
With about 2 million more, better equipped and trained Bulgarian troops coming by the end of the month, Communists gaining more support in Russia, and the new Ottoman threat coming from the Caucasus into Russia, Tsar Ferdinand is certain that Bulgaria will live to fight another day!

-- Diplomatic Letter to His Majesty, King Carl XVI of Sweden
and His Excellency, Prime Minister Alfonso Costa of Portugal --

by **Cental America** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:38 am

Northern Japanese Indochina,
1914

Deep within the commanding dug-out, a near mile from the frontline trenches on the border of Japanese Indochina and China, a radio sparked to life, barley audible over the pounding storm,

Azaiko, 41, Azaiko, this is Zanio, repeat, this is Zanio, over. Copy, Zanio. Repeat, copy that, this is Azaiko. Are the objectives in position, over? This is Zanio, the objectives have been confirmed and are in position, over. Copy that, Zanio. Units will be dispatched upon objective's primary position, over. Azaiko, objective's position is 22 degrees North, 150 degrees East, over. Copy, Zanio. Units have been dispatched and are on their way to objectives, over. Azaiko, may the Emperor guide you, out. May the Emperor guide you, out.

A dozen large, empty trucks made their way through the winding mountain roads, following the coordinates they had been instructed by high command to follow. Several hours of driving in the pouring rain led them to a remote area, not to far from a heavily defended outpost on a nearby mountain. The truck drivers knew nothing about their cargo, or what its purpose was, but they had orders. Several trucks waited patiently for them behind a small cliff, not far from a village. The trucks were silent, their engines had been turned off, prompting the Japanese trucks to do the same. More than two dozen men exited the ominous truck, unloading their secret cargo. The cargo was hauled into the Japanese trucks, and the foreign truck drivers paid off upon their departure. The twelve Japanese trucks, carrying their unknown cargo, set off to a nearby military base, the one they had seen on their way down the mountains. It was rumored among the troops that this base in particular experimented with chemical and biological weapons on the local population, but it was well known that this was a foolish rumor started by a group of drunken officers one night. Or so, that was the official story. These officers had been executed by orders from high command, shortly after the rumor had spread....

Nagasaki, Japan
1914

The Japanese army was now fully mobilized, and there were already hundreds of thousand in training, not far off from deployment. Though there had been limited skirmishes during the past few weeks, spirits were high among the population as they worked vigorously to modernize and industrialize Japan. Morale among the soldiers soared, as 355,000 men prepared to depart for Indochina. Along with them, 500 artillery guns and various heavy weapons, and several tons of ammo, food, water, and clothing, and various other equipments. As well as the men heading to Indochina, 300,000 men were being deployed to Korea. They were to be shipped shortly after the men heading for Indochina departed, and with them were over 100 artillery guns and 25 tanks. They also shipped with a few tons of supplies, but not as much as the Indochinese shipment. It was expected to take a few weeks to have everything fully supplied and settled.

Tokyo, Japan
1914

A storm blanketed all of Japan, that night. Both literally and figuratively, a storm had settled overhead not but a day after the Emperor had illustrated his final plans for China. The Chinese front would be a brutal, bloody, uphill battle, but the Japanese had the upper hand in training and technology. Now, with generous help from France, the Japanese economy was stabilizing, and the pursuit of technology and militarization could be taken up. Already, thanks to Japanese subversion, this German 'shade' gas had been acquired and studied in depth. Emperor Taishō himself stated matter-of-factly one evening, during a recent war meeting, that unconventional warfare was highly intriguing and could be the key to defeating the Chinese. The Emperor had ordered that his research wing begin experimenting with chemical and biological weapons. They were pardoned by the Emperor prior to the experiments, so they had the full freedom to experiment without needing to be ethical or humane. Conscription numbers were rising, but slower than the Emperor had expected. Since Yamagata's plan had been put into action, the conscription numbers had only increased by just 15 percent, and the Emperor knew that this would never do. Therefore, the final plan for China was illustrated, and would go into effect shortly. Its primary goal was to acquire territory in China, that would be used as staging points for further offensives in Asia. A secondary goal of the attack was to inspire the Japanese people, and strike fear into the hearts of the western world. All Qing Dynasty held ports were to be occupied, and all Japanese held territory in around China prepared to execute a strong offensive. When the fresh forces and supplies are integrated, the time will be right to strike.

Heavy into the peaking morning hours, Emperor Taishō found time to write a telegram to Portugal. It had been long since the Emperor had been gifted enough time for sleep, and this night was no different. He was constantly working now, planning, preparing offensives and defensives, alternate plans, the best strategies. He had met with his high command every day from 5:00 to 11:00 and sometimes later. The chaos had started shortly after Japan was given Indochina by the French. It wasn't their fault, it was more the Emperor's. He had too many ideas, and not enough time. He decided to write a telegram to Potugal, as he had neglected to answer their last one, and he feared it was to late,

by **Emilio Aguinaldo** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:06 am

Aguinaldo has spent his money well in China, he knew that the Chinese were good at making guns for they were the ones who invented gunpowder and gunpowder weaponry. He also has learned a lot from the Russians he knows how to break the enemy lines by brute force, but there is one question lingering in his mind "How can I retake The Philippines from those Americans? My forces may outnumber them, but we are only peasants that are trained in guerrilla and open field warfare the Americans are veterans."
(Aguinaldo and del Pilar talking one after another)
The next day he consulted with del Pilar for their plans for attack.
"Ah, del Pilar so good to see you."

"So are you sire."

"I know this is urgent but, how can we retake our lands?"

"I got an Idea, I just don't know if it will work."

"Well spit it out I need every plan that can be made"

"Well if we land near the southern part of Batangas and make a run for Tanauan where an old Spanish fort still stands hidden in the woods we can make that our base of operations."

"Not a bad plan, but how will we retake the provinces?"

"I'm not sure if they have found it yet but there is a cellar filled with guns ans ammunition from the Spanish hidden near the City hall of Lipa."

"The Lipeneos will only listen to one of their own, do tell me is Malvar still hiding in Batangas particularly in Tanauan?"

"Yes, he is, but I don't know if he will cooperate."

"He will, for the sake of his people."

"Will I round the troops for deployment sire?"

"Sure, sure proceed."

by **Deandean98** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:26 am

Spain!
"We will have peace, whether we ask nicely, or we shove it down their throats an pull out their ways of peace!"

The first thing he needed to do was to send a telegram to two different places.
1 Portugal

And another, that the other country does not know was sent to the UK

and a secret 3rd letter was sent to the Ottoman Empire, that was only known by The ruler of Spain and the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

by **Valkstadt** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:04 am

Northern France
August 2, 1914

The onlsaught of Germans proove too much for the defenses on the Somme. 22 combined French and American Divisions were forced to retreat. The casualties at the first battle of the Somme were astounding. Around 400,000 French soldiers reported Killed in Action and over 750,000 men wounded. It is unclear how badly the American forces suffered but it looks as if the total number of casualties are much lower than the French.

The Allied army will regroup hand try to hold off the German advance for at least two weeks while defenses are set up along the Seine, the Marne and in Paris. A huge network of trenches are being dung on the southern sides of the Seine and Marne river as well as on the northern side of Paris. The French government has been relocated to Geneva high in the Alps near the Swiss border. Paris is also being evacuated. Civilians are being sent further south to cities like Clermont, Lyon and Marseilles. In front of the trenches on the northern side of Paris, are lines of barbed wire and vast mine fields. On the outskirts of Paris, barricades are being set up for the Allied Armies to fall back to should they be forced to flee their trenches. Artillery placements have been installed on the southern side of the Seine and Marne rivers behind the rows of Allied trenches. The defenses will allow the Allies to wreak havoc on the German invasion force but the Allies are still outnumbered and the Germans will not be held back. Marshal Foch has decided that it is hopeless holding the Germans at bay in the north and will change their tactics to inflict as many casualties as possible and hopefully bleed Germany out of the war. Foch has made it clear, France will not surrender until the last soldier has been killed.

In the German occupied regions of France, guerilla fighters have begun harassing the German Army attacking supply lines and attacking the psyche of the German soldier . They attack with lightning speed and with vicious brutality. Germans randomly disappear from behind the front lines and turn up dismembered and unrecognizeable.

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Eastern France

The Allied assault into Germany is showing signs of success as the Germans are outnumbered 2 to 1 here. The French are gaining ground very quick and have even pushed into German territory taking Metz and other small villages in south western Germany.

by **Burkia** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:28 am

Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand
Workin' in the dark against your fellow man
But as sure as God made black and white
What's done in the dark will be brought to the light

August 2, 1914

In the War Room of 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister H. H. Asquith looked over a map as the Admirals and Generals explained what was happening. "The Portuguese have taken Gambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, The Gambia and Kerala. Somehow, they've amassed this mystically huge army that has somehow defeated elements of our African and Indian forces. I have ordered The Indian Army to retake our lost land; surely they will, with over 100,000 men and thousands of more in the reserve which I have ordered to be called up. In South Africa, our active army is only 50,000 men but I have called up the 15,000 in reserve. After the Indians crush the Portuguese, they will be shipped to South Africa. There we will wipe the continent clean of both Germans and their seemingly always victorious Portuguese. I have also ordered the first elements of the British Expeditionary Forces to France. By the end of today, we should have 10,000 men in France. I figure in two weeks, we will have the fully strengthened 1st Army of the BEF in France to support our ally and her operations. Canadian troops are already in France. ANZAC troops are being sent to South Africa, with a Regiment being detached to help defend Hong Kong." The General concluded.

Asquith nodded, "Very good General, we'll have the Hun and those devil Portuguese on the run, that's for sure. It's interesting: we were fully prepared to support Portgual, but then she attacked us! To think, up to the day she attacked our Colonies, our government still honored the Anglo-Portugese Alliance, once called the strongest Alliance in history. Surely the oldest, for it was signed in 1373!" He shook his head, "Distasteful. I cannot wait until our troops march into Lisbon."

"And our navy?" The PM turned to the ranking Admiral, "Well PM, the Germans have been giving the French hell in the North Sea. We will flood the North Sea with ships, blocking her shipping lanes and hopefully getting rid of those dastardly U-Boats. Hong Kong Station has been ordered to support all Japanese operations. With the Portuguese attacking our African Colonies, all African naval stations except the Egyptian Station have been ordered to South Africa. We will re-group from there and move on. India Station has been ordered to blockade Portuguese controlled India; it will be a thin blockade, but they shouldn't be able to supply them unless the launch an assault with everything they've got. The Portuguese obviously don't recognize this problem, but we have a superior navy. Once we clear them of India, India Station will be shifted to support the Singapore Station in blockading Portuguese Indonesia. ANZAC Naval forces are already en-route to Singapore to support this operation, while Canadian Naval forces will be ordered to link up with the American Navy to support her Naval operations." The Admiral concluded.

H. H. Asquith clapped his hands together, "This is excellent. What we do here will prove how superior the British Empire is! We will NOT back down. Gentlemen, if you would excuse me I must contact the Japanese. Long Live the King!" The men in the room echoed the last phrase and went back to their work. Asquith went to his own office, sat down and penned a letter to the Japanese and the Portuguese. He called in his secretary, "If you would, telegram these out to the respective governments. Thank you."

To Japan:

To Portugal

Summary:

by **Andonam** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:58 am

British Eygpt
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"Brothers, hear the words of our Great Caliph!"

World was spreading quickly through the muslim world... and nowhere quicker then the near neighbors in Egypt. Cairo, Alexandria... along the entire nile, the people where buzzing, whispering the words that had been brought to them, glaring at the Commonwealth occupiers with hostile eyes.

Western scum, think they can oppress us like this... we'll show them. One day soon, we'll show them...

The Arab residents, clearly in the majority, where quick to grasp the meaning of the Sultan's message. Only recently torn from the Empire's side, pro-Ottoman sentiments still held strong, and pockets of armed resistance started springing up in backwater settlements and the slums of the larger cities, rallying beneath the banner of "The Risen Mamluks". Walking around at night as an Anglo was dangerious... the Eygyptions where nothing if not sneaky and crafty, and hid their faces with the veils of the Hashishin... great burgulers and spies.

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Muslim Central Asia.
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Of course, that was nothing compared to what the Russians where put through. Upon hearing the message over he radio, the people from the Turkish homeland, already chaffing under the Czarist rule, where quick to thrown off their shackles in this poorly-garrisoned region and declare independence from the Russian Empire, under a number of assorted Khanites. Taking to their horses and rifles, they quickly began raiding the ill-defended Russian heartland, destroying farms and mineral extraction facilities. Granted, they weren't the best, but they hardly faced any resistance.

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by **Shemiki** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:38 am

by **Tsarsgrad** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:09 pm

Western Front:

Germany continues to push the iniative in France after the glorious victory at the Somme. Such an awesome victory has restored the men's morale, and many still hold that Germany might make it to Paris before Christmas. Thanks to the progress, some troops are diverted and move south to the back of the French Right Flank. Initial attacks are highly successful, and with reinforcements coming in from German to aid the beleaugered German left flank. This hammer-and-anvil strategy decimates the French forces and impedes the progress made. Any French sabetours that are caught are tortured for information and executed.

Navy:

Germany sends as many ships as she can to attack the French navy and block off her cities. German naval forces have been building a blockade since the beginning of the war (per say my posts), and have now successfully mostly blocked off the Northern and Western Coasts of France. Any ships attempting to enter, no matter what nationality, will be warned once with a telegram. If they do not comply, they will be sunk.

Eastern Front:

German forces do their best to ensure their line deep in Russian soil remains firm. With aid from Austria and Bulgaria, Germany has high hopes that Russia can and will be defeated.

Africa:

German colonial forces continue to attack and do their best to conquer French African territories. German forces now also attack British territories in hopes of aiding the Portugese, whose proposal they accept.

Sweden:

Germany sends a telegram containing two simple characters. It is not known by anyone, not even the German High Command, what it means.

North Sea:

Germany increases her U-Boat patrols. She orders her subs to carry out hit-and-run attacks on British vessels.

Northeast France:

Germany sends the very first mobile rocket platforms to help fight the French on the Western Front. The rockets are filled with German Shade nerve gas, and are highly effective. A different version of the rockets are sent to the Eastern Front, which have stationary bases but have greater range. Some of these rockets are sent to the Chinese to aid in their fight as well.

by **Unified Germany** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:20 pm

Stockholm, Sweden:
King Carl XVI now stood in the same place he had stood all that time ago. However, he no longer felt vunerable. He now presided over a vast dominion, of not only Sweden, but of Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and even far-off Greenland. Sweden had built up her navy to be only slightly smaller than that of other European nations, and her army now ranked at about 4,500,000. Almost all of Scandinavia was now under the dominion of Sweden. Almost. Finland was still in the firm grip of Russia. While pondering over this, King Carl is interrupted by a secretary in his offices. He is presented with an envelope, unopened. He splits it open and reads its message, a mere two characters. "7" and "2". However, their importance was great. In reading the message, Carl quickly orders his men to mobilize. The entirety of the 4,500,000 man army is now rushing into Russia. With all of Russia's men desperately trying to dislodge the Germans and Austrians and Bulgarians, Swedish troops meet little resistance. Caught off guard, Russian forces in Saint Petersburg are overrun, and Swedish forces now are rushing towards the Russian heartland.

by **Andonam** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:52 pm

Russia SWARM!!!!!
(Sorry if this is rushed; time constrants)

Let it be known that, on this date, the Ottoman Empire shall be in a STATE OF WAR with the Russian Empire, until such a time that the Czarist government is ground into dust and forced into humiliating surrender. Our Brothers in the west, and our Brothers in Faith strike you in the south.

With Russia distracted on many fronts it was not difficult for one million men to rush the Russian border on the Caucus, breaking the minor garisson their and flooding into the fertile vallies. Supported by Muslim rebels in the Crimea, they quickly gain possesion of the Black Sea areas, taking special care to keep farther east.

by **Valkstadt** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:38 pm

France
September 2, 1914
With the devestating defeat at the Somme, the assault force in eastern France that had seen good success has been called back to the defenses on the Seine and the Marne, as well as Paris. These reinforcements with very high morale (because they had been in Germany) would make a force of 7 million men not including the BEF. Things were finally starting to look up for France. They were finally not going to be outnumbered. Even the terrible Shade attacks arent seeming as bad as gas masks have been under development and will now be deployed to the front.

10 Divisions of the French Expeditionary Force in Cambodia is being called back but a good portion of the French Navy will stay to keep supplies flowing into Japan. The FEF will be split, 5 Divisions will sail to Marseilles and serve as the French Reserves and the other 5 will aid the French Foreign Legion in Africa.

The FFL has held up relatively well against the horde of Chinese and German troops. They have commented on how funny the Chinese look running around with no clue on how to use the weapons they possess. They have managed to handle the Chinese easily with their knowledge of the landscape and high military training. The Germans have proved to be a bit tougher but barely. The Germans have been smitten down with disease most Africans are immune to. They are ill prepared to fight in Africa.

RED- 40 French Divisions on the front lines; 5 in reserve
BLUE- 30 American Divisions on the front lines
GREEN- 40 British Divisions on the front lines
Purple- 7 Canadian Divisions on the front lines

by **Mexican Liberation** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:27 pm

Canada

Day and night,from opening to closing time,recruitment stations are still being swarmed,if not,then the local bond drives are

Every single soldier is recieving the training that only an expeditionary force can have,which is exactly what the military is planning to have

The active military of Canada overall is small,but by the way recruitment rates are going,it will one day be larger than life itself

The soldiers that were sent overseas right now weren't even actual soldiers,they were militia!

Anyway,the next wave of soldiers will definitely surprise the Germans

France

The Canadian Militia are backing up the larger American forces in the battle to repel the Germans,despite the defeat at Somme,the Canadians are confident that the war will be over before they know it.

by **Tsarsgrad** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:30 pm

Le Harve, France:

With German troops advancing ever-further into France, the right flank has hit Le Harve, France's largest commercial port. In order to further display the power of the rocket, Germany bombards the port with thousands of rockets filled with Shade. Germany hopes this will not only disrupt France's economy, but also interrupt shipping for the war.

Western Front:

Meanwhile, French troops continue to be battered by Germany. With all of the front now in France, Germany's attacks are especially vicious on France's right flank, where inexperienced Canadian troops are stationed and the thinnest concentration of troops for France is. However, Germany continues to push all along the front. Between artillery, noxious gas rockets, and relentless attacks, the French are battered day and night.

Naval War (English Channel, North Sea, North Atlantic):

Germany beefs up the blockade on France, especially on its Western Coast. She also increases the number of ships in the North Sea and especially on the Atlantic. Another portion is sent to the English Channel, to block supplies from Britain.

Rocketry:

With the immense success of Rockets in warfare, Germany decides to invest more into them. Rocket scientists continue to promise a long range rocket in the near future, and the military is eager for it.

Eastern Front:

With Sweden and the Ottoman Empire entering the war against Russia, Germany decides to push again, this time further into Russia. Thanks to their moment of rest, they have been fully re-supplied and re-equipped for the bitter Russian winter and scorched earth policies to follow them. Germany is confident that they can squeeze a surrender and a ceding of land on all sides to each of the powers.

by **New Coldan Kerplakian** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:37 pm

America
With so many men enlisting the draft would be useless, the idea is abandoned. Anti-German propaganda is on almost every building. America is now decided to try to aid Russia, seeing that if the Central powers took over, it could endanger the United States.

Russia
A message has been sent to Russia

France
250,000 troops were killed in the battle, and 75,000 were injured at Somme. Morale is still high, it is expect another massive shipload of troops will be sent next year.

by **Reikstlan** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:50 pm

September 10, 1914

Bucharest, ~~Romania~~ Bulgaria
The Commander in Cheif of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, Nikola Zhekov, pulls out his spyglass to see the new Bulgarian front line defenses and troop positions. With an additional 1.5 million fresh, trained soldiers from the Bulgarian occupied provinces, he is confident they will hold the line indefinitely, now that they have a grand total of 4 million in the front. That and also because of the recent chaos Russia is going through with the Swedish and Ottoman invasions, he believes that by the end of the year, the front will be where it was last month and probably even further into the Russian heartland. Also, he has sent another 500,000 soldiers to the border with Greece, hoping to annex them into the growing Bulgarian Kingdom.

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Sofia, Bulgaria
Seeing that the Swedes too have declared war on the Russian Empire, it seems that a logical thing to do is affirm that Bulgaria and Sweden really are on the same side. Therefore, Tsar Ferdinand I decides to ask the Bulgarian ambassador in Sweden to ask a military alliance of them:

TO: King Carl XVI of Sweden

September 11, 1914

His Majesty, Tsar Ferdinand, would like to ask a military alliance of your nation. Seeing that both of us are now involved in the same war and share a common enemy, it would be in both of our best interests to solidify an alliance between our two great nations. We hope that you may reply soon, we are expecting.

Sincerely,
The Bulgarian Embassy

Bulgaria, September 1914

by **Euskirribakondara** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:30 pm

October 31, 1914
Lisbon

South African Dominions
The formal construction of the railroad (Linha Malawi) that connects Luanda (Angola) with Lusaka (Zambia) and Lilongwe (Malawi) has started. Also, the first phase of construction (final studies) has started, in order to build the Linha do Sul that will start in Lusaka (Zambia) and will continue through Harare (Zimbabwe), Gaborone (Botswana), Pretoria (South Africa), Mbabane (Swaziland) before arriving to Maputo (Mozambique). A third line is now on preliminary studies, Linha do Cabo will connect Pretoria (South Africa) with Maseru (Lesotho), Porto Miguel/Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and will finally arrive to Cidade do Cabo/Cape Town (South Africa). The exploitation of new found resources has started on Angola and Mozambique with amazingly good results for the Portuguese government.

West African Dominions
Railroads and other roads are being built to connect Senegal, Gambia and Guiné-Bissau. Ferry lines have started to operate towards Cabo Verde, and the renovation of Ziguinchor, Banjul and Bissau has started.

by **Cental America** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:45 pm

Several miles North of Kyoto, Wasaka Bay, Japan

Dr. Yumagati slapped the thick folder down on his desk. He stared at it as he sat, then paused before he opening it, praying to the Emperor to forgive him. The thin white label read, 'Mushinoiki'. After more than a month of research with 'Shade', though they had spent weeks reverse engineering it, Japan had made some progress with developing a modified version, going into alpha prototype stage at this time. The scientist heading the project, Dr. Yumagati, awaited his dark cargo, expected to arrive at a secret cove pier, 1:00, on the dot. He waited for several hours, and finally, like they had said, at one the ships pulled in and docked. Inside each of the four cargo ships there were approximately 300 Chinese civilians, who had been promised refuge in Japan while their homeland was at war. Little did they know that there were over one hundred Japanese soldiers waiting for them. Men, women, and children were shackled and herded into a large holding pen, 500 feet under the mountain that surrounded their initial entrance point. Along with 'Mushinoiki, they would be used in a number of other tests, including conventional arms, stress testing, biological weapons, phycological experiments, breeding experiments, and genetic experiments.

Tokyo, Japan

Date: October 16th, 1914

Dear Field Commander Ashitaka,

Operation Tiger Lily has been called into effect by the Emperor. Troops are expected to be in full preparation. Bulk of troops to Northeastern and Southwestern parts of Manchuria. Set up a defensive line in the Southwest, await reinforcements from the Northeast while they clear Manchuria of resistance. Tanks will be accompanied by shock infantry to strike fast, powerful attacks against the bulk of the enemy forces. Limited sea based air and fire support, gas masks to be in full deployment prior to invasion, make full use of the present artillery. Good luck, may the Emperor guide you.

(OOC: I understand that this map is a bit confusing, so ask me questions if you don't understand.)

by **Euskirribakondara** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:11 pm

October 31, 1914
Lisbon

Galícia
All trace of past Spanish ruling is being erased, mainly signs that indicated places or roads. The peoples are celebrating the Portuguese annexation (OOC: Why?... Check out the Galician culture).

Caribbean
Maritime routes are being established between ABC (Aruba, Bonaire, Curação) and S3 (Saba, Sint Marteen, Sint Eustatius). All trade will eventually go to Paramaribo, Suriname; before heading off to the Açores.

Açores and Cabo Verde
In Angra do Heroísmo, in the island or Terceira, a huge maritime complex is being built to receive all the products from the Caribbean and Africa. It will be the main entrance port of all Portuguese treasures and goods, just as Praia, in Cabo Verde, where the same actions are being take.

PLANO RUTAS MAIORES
The plan of major routes has been established, these will be the main commerce routes between Portuguese territories:

Lisboa (Portugal) - Angra do Heroísmo (Azores)
Lisboa (Portugal) - A Corunha (Galicia)
Lisboa (Portugal) - Madeira
Lisboa (Portugal) - Tangier
Lisboa (Portugal) - Ilhas Selvagens e Canárias (Canary and Savage Islands)

Angra do Heroísmo (Azores) - Praia (Cabo Verde) - Paramaribo (Suriname) - ABC - S3
Angra do Heroísmo (Azores) - Praia (Cabo Verde) - Ziguinchor (Senegal) - Bissau (Guinea-Bissau)
Angra do Heroísmo (Azores) - Ajudá (Ouidah) - São Tomé e Príncipe (São Tomé and Príncipe)

Praia (Cabo Verde) - Luanda (Angola) - Cidade do Cabo (South Africa) - Maputo (Mozambique) - Goa (India) - Malacca - Yakarta (Indonesia) - Dili (Timor)

Goa (India) - Pescadores (Penghu) - Nagasaki

Goa (India) - Daman and Diu - Mumbai
Goa (India) - Kerala - Colombo - Nagapatnam

by **Gross Prussia** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:18 pm

Leopold Berchtold has a lot of diplomacy to do.

To the central powers (Germany, Bulgaria,Sweden,Portugal,Ottoman Empire and any other nation that condiers to be part of this alliance)

To Italy:

To Bulgaria:

To the ottoman empire:

The admiral Anton Haus had succesfuly made the black sea an austrian sea.

The presidents Karl von Stürgkh and István Tisza also made a lot of proggres:

-Succesfuly improved railway infraestructure
-Made more efficient and reliable ships
-Indutry developing quite fast
-Start planning small arms and artillery plants.

Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf was also planning an attack on russian soil while he estimates that by the 1st of January of 1915 the A-H imperial army would have 12.5 million men.

He made an "awesome" sketch where he details the Emperor where is the Imperial Army deployed.

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1MZDdXxC_RvtEPEc3P58b5jI-azb6dIDZ3bsuB0J0z-A/edit

(OOC: I think every nation should make a similar map)

WWI IC

Bulgaria's Reaction to the Russian Advance

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