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Returning to the Fatherland
Night, Unknown Date. Ksanthi, Bulgaria.
The Kyrgyzman looked outside from his window. He can just barely witness
the Aegean from his location. He isn't suppose to be staring at the jet black
sea on the horizon, can't even see it properly in the night - it's the intruders
he need to watch out for. Grunted, he lean over the window sill
and refocused himself on his job. The street below was guarded
by western-designed lamp posts. These sentinels light the way
for its travellers. He looked back to the open doorway to another room
where the negotiation was being held.
“-but we cannot betray our only ally in the region, Herr. Not after we lost
the war!” said by the Christian, speaking in German tongue, as he smiled
diplomatically at his counterpart.
The turncoat Turk leaned forward to the Christian, persuading him further.
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The abysmal performance of the Ottoman Empire during
the Ottoman-Arab War have crumbled the pillars of stability within
the reduced empire. The intelligentsia are gathering widespread support
from the common people. Talks of reform and even the abolition
of the Ottoman monarchy were discussed in the open by these learnt men.
The Ottoman state have responded in kind: brutal repression.
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Excerpts from the compilations of Ismail Enver's memoirs
The Caliph was furious at the growing unrest among the non-Muslim Indians
and the Syndicalists' covert support for them. I cannot stress enough
the damaging effects of the Caliph's excessive behaviour against the newly
conquered “infidels” in his 'Dar al-Islam'. […] The Caliph declared war against
the Syndicalist Indians while we are still preparing for the invasion of Anatolia.
What madness!
[…]
We may lose Persia too. All thanks to the new policies in place against
the Shia Persians. Losing Persia would be the death row for me, as Persia
sits conveniently between the Ottoman lands and the Turkic heartland.
We would lose our logistic network, and have to turn to the unreliable Arabs.
We won't stand a chance. Something must be done about this!
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Ksanti, Bulgaria.
The negotiations went on for days, with long breaks in between. They are
suppose to be at the front fighting the war. The Kyrgyzman was very bored
of his duty – to guard this turncoat with his life. Alas, he fears punishment
if he abandons his post. He fears getting lost in this wrong continent.
He looked again on the now closed doorway. Negotiators still speaking
in German he cannot understand. He never liked the Christian. He also
doesn't like the turncoat who defected after his capture. There's no need for
the
Pasha to be so merciful.
Finally, out of nowhere, a jovial tone was sensed. Happy laughs escapes
their lips. The sound of chairs scrapping as they stood up. The Christian
finally spoke with a tongue the Kyrgyzman can somewhat recognise
– Turkish: “Bulgaria shall join the fight!” he said
“
Konstantinopolis shall be ours!”
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Excerpts from the compilations of Ismail Enver's memoirs
My homeland. My dear Fatherland. I have returned. I have brought war
with me, but it is for the sake of justice. This war is just for we are to reclaim
what was taken from me. Help us, oh God, for this endeavour. I will make
sure that those filth will never rule these lands ever again.
The mountainous terrain makes our advance so slow. But I am not worried.
I can see Ankara from here. We shall reach the Aegean soon enough.
I wonder if we can reach the Queen of all Cities before [they] do.
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Boffifche Beitung
22nd of October 1940
BULGARIA OCCUPIES CONSTANTINOPLE!
BULGARIA CAPTURES CONSTANTINOPLE!
"Captures" sounds better than "occupies"
There's no purpose on putting yesterday news here. Waste of space. After their declaration of war on the 20th, the forces of the Kingdom of Bulgaria have crossed the border into the Ottoman Empire. The Tsar of Bulgaria cited the heavy crackdown on the Bulgarians in Adrianople as the reason to war. The previous night, at 11:47PM, Berlin Time, the Bulgarian Army have captured Galata; the last holdout of the Turkish forces in the City of Constantinople. The capture of the city became complete with the Bulgarian flag flying above the Topkapi Palace. All Turkish forces were expelled from the Thracian Peninsula.
The Turkish Ministry was outraged at the betrayal of their only neighbouring ally.. The Foreign Ministry refuse to make a comment so far on.
Add more good content for the Bulgarians.
The Ottoman Empire is currently fighting a battle for its own life, with Ankara as a frontline city. There have been no signs of slow down from the Turkestanis on their advance in Anatolia. The Turkestani Caliphate remains unstoppable, expanding from India to Egypt, defeating Persians, Arabs, Indians,
and the English.
The Turkestanis are doing well, but tone down the praises.
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Excerpts from the compilations of Ismail Enver's memoirs
Under my stewardship, we have opened the ports to Mitteleuropa and all.
The lack of formal arrangement on international trade have suffocate
the local economies of the Levant, Syria, and Egypt since the outbreak of war
between the Ottoman Empire and the Arab states. It also made Germany
very nervous with us owning all of these, which would be a huge detrimental
to us. However, our assurance that the Suez Canal remains under
their control was a big treat during the negotiations. A close call.
The Germans have also changed their tone if one looks at their newspapers
and official statements. The Germans have fatefully abandoned
the Ottoman Empire. We hoped that they can rest easy
with Egypt under a friendly power.
Turkestani infantry garrison in Egypt.
The foolish war in India continues. We lost so many divisions in
the Middle East due to this. They are now in India fighting. At least, the war
is going to our favour so far. Delhi was captured and the Syndicalists
are being pushed back. We need to finish our fight against the Ottomans,
as they are the weaker party.
I have received grave news in Egypt. The English and the French have
invaded us there. The English has Alexandria; and the French has reached
Luxor. As if a two front war isn't enough, a third one opened itself.
Something must be done!
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