i think that franco wouldnt capitulate, he would run to germany with his comrades join wermaht ranks and along with the british, throw spain back into war, this time the one that republicans cannot win
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Go Wrangel, go Chernov! Let's create a neo-absolutist triumvirate, made of the Tsar, Baron Wrangel (autocratic head of goverment) and Chernov as speaker of the powerless parliament (parliament is meant to be a decoration, not a serious thing anyway). And if parliament won't agree with that, I guess you can still go Yeltsin on them.
"Go Yeltsin on the parliament" - guess I must save this for further use. This line is simply brilliant. 
I guess the prime minister's days are over, unless he strikes some serious deal with the Mensheviks (in such case, his downfall would be a matter of weeks, not days). I'd opt for a new, moderate coalition governement that would start gearing up for war. What is Japan's outlook on the situation? Unless Russia signs some deal with Japan, it may find itself fighting a two-front war, once Germany turns East.
I guess the prime minister's days are over, unless he strikes some serious deal with the Mensheviks (in such case, his downfall would be a matter of weeks, not days
). I'd opt for a new, moderate coalition governement that would start gearing up for war. What is Japan's outlook on the situation? Unless Russia signs some deal with Japan, it may find itself fighting a two-front war, once Germany turns East.
I agree with Jędrzej, but i dont clearly understand what Asalto meant...
Asalto, you mean like make coalition between wrangel and chernov? monarchic-fasci-socialist ?!?! well... russia is above ideological disputes...
GREAT RUSSIA OR GREAT RUSSIA!!!
<taunts his usuall "hail victory" in russian for hours... again>
Asalto, you mean like make coalition between wrangel and chernov? monarchic-fasci-socialist ?!?!
well... russia is above ideological disputes... GREAT RUSSIA OR GREAT RUSSIA!!!
<taunts his usuall "hail victory" in russian for hours... again>
@ Jedrek: Thanks, glad you liked this phrase! :laugh:
@ Deus Eversor: Such coalition would be indeed awesome, Russia could also promote herself as politically diverse but united country (from many comes the one). This would be great for propaganda purposes, imagine how Russians would be able to bash single-party states for the lack of political pluralism and make fun of unstable parliamentary systems like France. As for Yeltsin line, I meant this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Russian_constitutional_crisis
@ Deus Eversor: Such coalition would be indeed awesome, Russia could also promote herself as politically diverse but united country (from many comes the one). This would be great for propaganda purposes, imagine how Russians would be able to bash single-party states for the lack of political pluralism and make fun of unstable parliamentary systems like France. As for Yeltsin line, I meant this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Russian_constitutional_crisis
With Churchill in charge Britain will probably fight to the death, so I dont think Hitler has much chance of a single front war against Russia anymore. Im interested as to what the US will do however. If they join the Allies, then Germany will be in a hopeless situation.
yeah, churchil is also famous for one thing, he decided to sink entire french fleet that escaped german occupation into french north africa.
just ideal to stirr french again uk, when russia frees france (and doesnt necesearily instal monarchy there) russia could use french against uk as those who sit down and drink gin while sinking french
just ideal to stirr french again uk, when russia frees france (and doesnt necesearily instal monarchy there) russia could use french against uk as those who sit down and drink gin while sinking french
They were given a chance. And lets face it, what self respecting British person wouldnt sink the French fleet when he had an oppurtunity? Even if we were allied, its something you just have to do.
That is a very impressive showing by the German Army in the battle of France. They are doing very well, despite going to war much earlier in your scenario. Looks like the allies were not very well prepared for this fight.
Good update.
Good update.
Things get hotter in the Duma. Let's watch Russia learn about the mistakes of pacifism and correct them.
The Darkest hour of the Russian Empire 2
Chapter Four: 1939-1941
Part XIX: Fall of France
Part XIX: Fall of France
German tanks were advancing deeper into the French territory day by day. French soldiers, who left without any vehicles and aviation after a Belgian catastrophe, were trying hard to stop their enemies. But without success.
German Panzers on march
German tanks in an occupied town
Days were passing, French and British soldiers were retreating. Catastrophic defeats (even naval ones!) of the Allies forced the militarists to make their move. On 27 of December Russian right-wing politicians and generals met at Grand Duke Andrew's house. HM Andrew, general of the Imperial Army, was a strong conservative and probably the most respected (after the Tsar of course) member of the Royal family. The people who attended the meeting started creating their plans. The future militarist coup was born here, and its start was just a matter of time..
HM Grand Duke Andew (Andrei Vladimirovich Romanov), stern conservative, one of the most popular Militarists
After that, 1940 began, and Russia was celebrating New Year, while in France thousands of people were dying for their freedom and independence. Who knows - maybe soon the Russians will have to do the same? Anyway, the situation in France was quite dull - by 5 of January a very big part of the country was under German control.
France tries to fight Hitler without any success
Erich von Manstein, one more skillful and talented German commander, whose tanks in France were invincible.
Soon the invasion spread into central and southern regions of France, because French army couldn't hold the front.
The Germans inspecting destroyed British tank "Matilda"
By 18 of January German vanguard corps reached Poitiers and was heading for La-Rochelle. One more step of German boot and France would be split into two parts, which would mean total defeat of Allied armies.
Wehrmacht goes southwards
A German machinegunner in Paris. He doesn't need to watch this way, all French are too far away to try saving their capital...
French generals were trying their best, but after fall of Poitiers it was impossible to supply exhausted French army. The defeat became quite certain...
French logistics routes in first months of 1940 were destroyed by the Luftwaffe strikes
The British were behaving strangely. To save the day they didn't try to move more troops to France (with their naval supremacy it was very easy to do), but they attacked...Norway! Neutral Northern country that was just transporting Swedish metals to Germany. Churchill said that Norway was in dangerous situation and could be attacked by the Germans...so he decided to attack Norway by himself. That ridiculous plan was called R4 and forced the Norway government to...join the Axis. European diplomacy was insane.
Norway had no other ways to defend from the Britsh but to join Hitler
Norwegian king Haakon VII is now a Hitler's ally
British pilots are going on a bombing raid on Norway. Well, anyway they are happy.
While the Norwegians were trying to prepare for the British invasion, the German armies were in La Rochelle, and France was cut into two parts. It was a simple, but glorious military triumph. Now French capitulation was just a matter of time.
Two parts of France, but both have no chances
French soldiers after one more disastrous battle
It took only one more month of war before the final capitulation of the French government. Capture of Toulouse was the last and the most painful strike. France had to surrender...or die.
France is done
Very soon the capitulation was signed. Hitler was now a ruler of Western Europe (except Spain and Portugal).
Peace treaty
And the final borders. Marshal Petain created his own government for his "L'Etat Francais", or Vichy France
Of course, Petain's regime was pro-German and collaborationist, but Vichy France didn't participate in the Axis, so French soldiers didn't fight any more - neither with Germans nor with Englishmen. Anyway, that state was weak and caused no threat to Nazi Germany.
New leader of France
After that the only job for Wehrmacht in France was to destroy encircled British forces in Verdun. Such easy task needed only two or three days.
Last men fighting
To be continued
Waiting for your comments
Next update: January, 25
meh... anyway you ever saw the union in france to fire?
anyway, since uk punched norway into axis, why not bring spain as well?
anyway, since uk punched norway into axis, why not bring spain as well?
Norway in the Axis? I think perhaps Sweden should be bought into your sphere, along with Denmark they could serve as a Northern buffer against Norway.
Does HM prefix of Grand Duke Andrew (Andrei Vladimirovich Romanov) mean His Majesty? Did Russian Grand Dukes use prefix like that, or is this just a mistake? Dukes and Grand Dukes usually use HRH prefix (His Royal Highness). Anyway, Andrei Vladimirovich Romanov is decent dignitary and I look forward to see him as a new autocrat of Russia. If fortune will smile on him, he will end the era of liberal Tsarism and HIM (His Imperial Majesty) prefix will also ring good by his name.
It's a hardcoded event, guys. If Germany doesn't invade Norway within a certain timeframe, Britain does it first to secure the materials.
HRH title wasn't in use, Grand Dukes used HIH (His Imperial Highness, Ego Imperatorskoe Vysochestvo). But I think that it would be more logical to call him HM and the Emperor HIM
Upd: I don't use Russian EIV, because Vysochestvo (Highness) and Velichestvo (Majesty) start from the same letter