I didn't mean to give anything away....:wacko:
The talks seemed decent, I would have taken more of France though.
The talks seemed decent, I would have taken more of France though.
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Don't worry about it
Also I considered taking Chaumont and Rhiems but they aren't national territory and the borders looks nicer like this
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Wilhelm II (27 January 1859 – 6 June 1941)
Deutscher Kaiser (15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918) and (3 August 1935 – 6 June 1941)
Wilhelm was born into the greatest aristocracy in the world. His Grandmother was Queen Victoria ruler of the largest empire ever seen and his Grandfather was ruling the most powerful German state, Prussia, as Prince Regent for is now disabled brother.
As Wilhelm grew up amongst the military aristocracy of Prussia he was noted for processing a keen intellect and having an interest in new technologies. In 1871 his Grandfather defeated the French in the Franco-Prussian War and became the first German Emperor. Wilhelm was now third in line to the throne of Europe’s single greatest power.
In 1888 Wilhelm became the third Kaiser in a year as both his Grandfather and father died leaving him the throne of Germany. The early period of Wilhelm’s reign would see a major split, eventually leading to the removal of the famous Otto von Bismarck, the ‘’Iron Chancellor’’ who had elevated his Grandfather to this position through the skilful implementation of Realpolitik.
Wilhelm’s greatest flaw was his inconsistent and aggressive foreign policy which saw Germany lost its closest ally, Great Britain, and later lose the support of Russia who had been member of the Dreikaiserbund until 1886. Wilhelm also clinged to Austria as an ally long after they had ceased wield an effective military force in Europe. ‘’They area a wooden Galleon. It is a large and strong Galleon but nothing compared to our ironclad’’
These failings in foreign policy sent Germany into the Great War weak diplomatically (allied with the crumbling Austrian and Ottoman Empires) but still Europe’s single greatest power. After invading France through Belgium their assault would be stalled in the trenches of the Western Front where they faced the British and French armies. In the East thanks to the great leadership of Hindenburg and Ludendorff a massive Russian invasion was defeated and Germany was able to counterattack deep into the Russian Empire.
The Kaiser took a great interest in the military here pictures in uniform
As the war progressed the Kaiser lost much of his control over the government as Hindenburg and Ludendorff geared Germany into a military dictatorship. Despite the surrender of Russia in 1917 the American entrance into the war prevented a German victory. On November 9th, just two days before the end of the war Wilhelm was forced to abdicate as Emperor to bring peace to his people and save them from starvation.
Wilhelm sought asylum in the Netherlands, Queen Wilhemina gave him a castle to live in and refused to extradite him to an international court. Wilhelm would spend the next 17 years waiting for a return to his homeland. Wilhelm spent his years in Holland hunting, sketching great buildings and battleships and dreaming of his lost glories.
Wilhelm during his exile in Holland
After the German Civil War and a political crisis following Paul von Hindenburg’s death Meissner invited Wilhelm to reclaim his throne as a Constitutional Monarch on the condition he give him his support. On August 3rd Wilhelm was coronated for a second time. The first year and a half of his rule was a difficult time as he struggled against a large Anti-Monarchist Movement, whilst also allying himself with Ludendorff in making several reforms to the German Constitution thus strengthening his position. He was gradually able to secure his position amongst the German people with many stately visits and by giving large amounts of Royal funding to charitable projects. In the 1936 election the Anti-Monarchist Party had held around 22% of the popular vote, just two years on they would have only 2% whilst the pro Monarchy Imperial Party held 3%.
Despite his great age Wilhelm made dozens of visits to the troops during the war with the Communists and set up the Imperial Veterans Association, a charity for wounded and retired soldiers. When Paris fell on April 22nd it was reported that the Kaiser wept upon hearing the news and would award Germany’s greatest honour to its captor Von Manstein. When the German delegation travelled to Utrecht for the Utrecht talks Wilhelm pushed through some beneficial clauses to the treaty such as the Dutch annexation of French Guiana (which was supposed to be granted to Germany) and the guarantee of protection to the Dutch East Indies. Sadly he died during the talks in the city of Utrecht suffering a heart attack whilst travelling to a conference with Winston Churchill. His funeral would amass enormous crowds whilst the parade through Berlin would see over a million mourners pay their respects.
Kaiser Wilhelm II’s military funeral
The successor to the throne would be Wilhelm III who commanded the German 5th army in the Great War. This was truly the most tragic time in his entire life as his son had been killed in battle during the closing stages of Fall Gelb and now his father had died leaving him in the spotlight expected to lead the German people forward. Nether the less he would become the 4th German Emperor on June 20th 1941.
Kaiser Wilhelm III
Wilhelm II (27 January 1859 – 6 June 1941)
Deutscher Kaiser (15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918) and (3 August 1935 – 6 June 1941)
Wilhelm was born into the greatest aristocracy in the world. His Grandmother was Queen Victoria ruler of the largest empire ever seen and his Grandfather was ruling the most powerful German state, Prussia, as Prince Regent for is now disabled brother.
As Wilhelm grew up amongst the military aristocracy of Prussia he was noted for processing a keen intellect and having an interest in new technologies. In 1871 his Grandfather defeated the French in the Franco-Prussian War and became the first German Emperor. Wilhelm was now third in line to the throne of Europe’s single greatest power.
In 1888 Wilhelm became the third Kaiser in a year as both his Grandfather and father died leaving him the throne of Germany. The early period of Wilhelm’s reign would see a major split, eventually leading to the removal of the famous Otto von Bismarck, the ‘’Iron Chancellor’’ who had elevated his Grandfather to this position through the skilful implementation of Realpolitik.
Wilhelm’s greatest flaw was his inconsistent and aggressive foreign policy which saw Germany lost its closest ally, Great Britain, and later lose the support of Russia who had been member of the Dreikaiserbund until 1886. Wilhelm also clinged to Austria as an ally long after they had ceased wield an effective military force in Europe. ‘’They area a wooden Galleon. It is a large and strong Galleon but nothing compared to our ironclad’’
These failings in foreign policy sent Germany into the Great War weak diplomatically (allied with the crumbling Austrian and Ottoman Empires) but still Europe’s single greatest power. After invading France through Belgium their assault would be stalled in the trenches of the Western Front where they faced the British and French armies. In the East thanks to the great leadership of Hindenburg and Ludendorff a massive Russian invasion was defeated and Germany was able to counterattack deep into the Russian Empire.
The Kaiser took a great interest in the military here pictures in uniform
As the war progressed the Kaiser lost much of his control over the government as Hindenburg and Ludendorff geared Germany into a military dictatorship. Despite the surrender of Russia in 1917 the American entrance into the war prevented a German victory. On November 9th, just two days before the end of the war Wilhelm was forced to abdicate as Emperor to bring peace to his people and save them from starvation.
Wilhelm sought asylum in the Netherlands, Queen Wilhemina gave him a castle to live in and refused to extradite him to an international court. Wilhelm would spend the next 17 years waiting for a return to his homeland. Wilhelm spent his years in Holland hunting, sketching great buildings and battleships and dreaming of his lost glories.
Wilhelm during his exile in Holland
After the German Civil War and a political crisis following Paul von Hindenburg’s death Meissner invited Wilhelm to reclaim his throne as a Constitutional Monarch on the condition he give him his support. On August 3rd Wilhelm was coronated for a second time. The first year and a half of his rule was a difficult time as he struggled against a large Anti-Monarchist Movement, whilst also allying himself with Ludendorff in making several reforms to the German Constitution thus strengthening his position. He was gradually able to secure his position amongst the German people with many stately visits and by giving large amounts of Royal funding to charitable projects. In the 1936 election the Anti-Monarchist Party had held around 22% of the popular vote, just two years on they would have only 2% whilst the pro Monarchy Imperial Party held 3%.
Despite his great age Wilhelm made dozens of visits to the troops during the war with the Communists and set up the Imperial Veterans Association, a charity for wounded and retired soldiers. When Paris fell on April 22nd it was reported that the Kaiser wept upon hearing the news and would award Germany’s greatest honour to its captor Von Manstein. When the German delegation travelled to Utrecht for the Utrecht talks Wilhelm pushed through some beneficial clauses to the treaty such as the Dutch annexation of French Guiana (which was supposed to be granted to Germany) and the guarantee of protection to the Dutch East Indies. Sadly he died during the talks in the city of Utrecht suffering a heart attack whilst travelling to a conference with Winston Churchill. His funeral would amass enormous crowds whilst the parade through Berlin would see over a million mourners pay their respects.
Kaiser Wilhelm II’s military funeral
The successor to the throne would be Wilhelm III who commanded the German 5th army in the Great War. This was truly the most tragic time in his entire life as his son had been killed in battle during the closing stages of Fall Gelb and now his father had died leaving him in the spotlight expected to lead the German people forward. Nether the less he would become the 4th German Emperor on June 20th 1941.
Kaiser Wilhelm III
Hopefully, Wilhelm III can preform his duties as Monarch with the energy that Wilhelm II did...
Sorry not a mod, I just used a few acceptall coups in vanilla Armageddon.
And to answer demokratickid and Enewald I doubt the new Kaiser will be quite as 'energetic' as his father but I'm sure he'll rule well.
The Antonov Offensive
It was late April 1940. Stalin had witnessed as France, his strongest ally was crushed by an offensive unparallel in military history. Ever the opportunist Stalin saw a chance to improve the Soviet situation at the expense of his collapsing ally. As all the top Red Army Generals were assembled in the Moscow War Room Stalin demanded an immediate offensive and a plan of action from his military minds. No one had been warned that Stalin would demand a plan on the spot, the Soviet Premier claiming that ‘’a good General will think in his feet’’. As a deep silence engulfed the room General Antonov, recently having been promoted from Lieutenant General, stood up and offered the Great Soviet his ideas. They Soviet army would make an immediate strike against Lvov, overrunning the city and returning it to Soviet control. Then throughout May minor attacks would be launched throughout the front so the Germans would not know where to place their troops, giving the Red Army a chance to reposition before a massive assault would overrun the East Prussian capital of Koenigsberg, greatly improving the Soviet position, making a secondary offensive deep into Poland possible and tarnish German pride by taking this great city. Stalin was pleased with the plan, he awarded Antonov the position of Field Marshall, demoting Ivan Konev to Major General.
Just five days after the meeting the first stage of the plan went into action as the outnumbered German forces failed to hold on as they were assaulted from three sides. This victory marked the end of months of German occupation of Lvov and a static front in the East. At the same time the last great stand of the French army took place at Mulhause, from then on they would manage to give little resistance. Just as planned Antonov had the Red Army make several attacks throughout the front, mostly against territories in central Poland, far away from Koenigsberg.
Take advantage of the period of morning in the Reichswehr after Kaiser Wilhelm II died the Antonov offensive launch its attack on Koenigsberg on June 7th. After a short battle the German troops withdrew towards Elbling to regroup.
By June 13th the great city had been fully secured by the Red Army. Despite having suffered terrible loses defending East Prussia less than a weak ago the Reichswehr planned an immediate counteroffensive.
A bloody battle would ensue seeing over a combined total of some 120,000 casualties, the Iraqi air force was also called in for the operation and fought bravely against the superior Soviet aircraft that dominated the skies with the Luftwaffe in France.
The German success proved to be short lived as they were immediately beaten back only hours after reclaiming Keonigsberg.
At the start of July the first benefits of victory over France were seen by the army on the Eastern Front as 18 divisions of infantry arrived in the city of Elbing. Shortly after their arrival a final attack was launched on the Soviet army in East Prussia, evicting them from Koenigsberg, ending the long and bloody battle of attrition and pushing the forces of Communism from German National territory forever.
The question of whether the Antonov Offensive was a success is a difficult one to answer, on one hand it reclaimed Lvov and forced the Germans to fight a major battle in the manner more suitable to the Red Army, a battle of attrition, but on the other rather than demoralise the Reichswehr the loss of Keonigsberg only energised them in battle as they furiously defended their homeland and in the end were able to retake and hold the city. Whatever your opinion it was now clear that another Soviet Offensive would be fruitless as reinforcements streamed into the German Eastern Army form the victory in France. Indeed it was the Russians who would have to preparing for the coming invasion; it was believed that although most infantry would be on the front by the end of the month the vaunted German Panzer Divisions would not arrive until autumn.
It was late April 1940. Stalin had witnessed as France, his strongest ally was crushed by an offensive unparallel in military history. Ever the opportunist Stalin saw a chance to improve the Soviet situation at the expense of his collapsing ally. As all the top Red Army Generals were assembled in the Moscow War Room Stalin demanded an immediate offensive and a plan of action from his military minds. No one had been warned that Stalin would demand a plan on the spot, the Soviet Premier claiming that ‘’a good General will think in his feet’’. As a deep silence engulfed the room General Antonov, recently having been promoted from Lieutenant General, stood up and offered the Great Soviet his ideas. They Soviet army would make an immediate strike against Lvov, overrunning the city and returning it to Soviet control. Then throughout May minor attacks would be launched throughout the front so the Germans would not know where to place their troops, giving the Red Army a chance to reposition before a massive assault would overrun the East Prussian capital of Koenigsberg, greatly improving the Soviet position, making a secondary offensive deep into Poland possible and tarnish German pride by taking this great city. Stalin was pleased with the plan, he awarded Antonov the position of Field Marshall, demoting Ivan Konev to Major General.
Just five days after the meeting the first stage of the plan went into action as the outnumbered German forces failed to hold on as they were assaulted from three sides. This victory marked the end of months of German occupation of Lvov and a static front in the East. At the same time the last great stand of the French army took place at Mulhause, from then on they would manage to give little resistance. Just as planned Antonov had the Red Army make several attacks throughout the front, mostly against territories in central Poland, far away from Koenigsberg.
Take advantage of the period of morning in the Reichswehr after Kaiser Wilhelm II died the Antonov offensive launch its attack on Koenigsberg on June 7th. After a short battle the German troops withdrew towards Elbling to regroup.
By June 13th the great city had been fully secured by the Red Army. Despite having suffered terrible loses defending East Prussia less than a weak ago the Reichswehr planned an immediate counteroffensive.
A bloody battle would ensue seeing over a combined total of some 120,000 casualties, the Iraqi air force was also called in for the operation and fought bravely against the superior Soviet aircraft that dominated the skies with the Luftwaffe in France.
The German success proved to be short lived as they were immediately beaten back only hours after reclaiming Keonigsberg.
At the start of July the first benefits of victory over France were seen by the army on the Eastern Front as 18 divisions of infantry arrived in the city of Elbing. Shortly after their arrival a final attack was launched on the Soviet army in East Prussia, evicting them from Koenigsberg, ending the long and bloody battle of attrition and pushing the forces of Communism from German National territory forever.
The question of whether the Antonov Offensive was a success is a difficult one to answer, on one hand it reclaimed Lvov and forced the Germans to fight a major battle in the manner more suitable to the Red Army, a battle of attrition, but on the other rather than demoralise the Reichswehr the loss of Keonigsberg only energised them in battle as they furiously defended their homeland and in the end were able to retake and hold the city. Whatever your opinion it was now clear that another Soviet Offensive would be fruitless as reinforcements streamed into the German Eastern Army form the victory in France. Indeed it was the Russians who would have to preparing for the coming invasion; it was believed that although most infantry would be on the front by the end of the month the vaunted German Panzer Divisions would not arrive until autumn.
It seems as if the Panzers will be of great help once they arrive. However, the Russian winter is only a few months away, so any action taken now has to bear great consequence before the settling of the lines throughout the winter...
The AAR is now getting frighteningly close to where I am in the game (mid Novemberish). I might have to update slightly less frequently unless I can get a few long playing sessions in. When in Russia I usually spend between 1 and 2 hours per MONTH. And I have been struggling for the time recently .
Hopefully I will play quite a bit on Monday and Tuesday as I am again sitting at home doing nothing.
.Hopefully I will play quite a bit on Monday and Tuesday as I am again sitting at home doing nothing
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What are Wilhelm III's traits as minister?
Good job stopping the offensive. Hopefully you can kickstart your own soon.
Good job stopping the offensive. Hopefully you can kickstart your own soon.
@ Enewald: I promise you there shall be Panzers in the Ukraine before the year is out
@ Maj. von Mauser: Wilhelm III is a Benevolent Gentlemen.
@ Maj. von Mauser: Wilhelm III is a Benevolent Gentlemen.
Homage to Catalonia
As promised at Utrecht two weeks previously the Reichswehr would launch their last major offensive in Western Europe on June 20th. The tattered remnants of the Spanish army were no match for the elite Panzer divisions of the German Reich. With victory along the Franco-Spanish border the German army would be able to advance at will, effortlessly pushing back their Spanish foes..
One week into the operation and the German army had captured, Bilbao, Barcelona and the strategic position of Tarragona. Even Montgomery’s army, dwarfed by his ally’s force to the North had been able to capture Valencia. Meanwhile the Luftwaffe enjoyed complete and total aerial domination as they bombed retreating Spanish forces to hell. The Stuka commander Hugo Sperrle called it a ‘’turkey shoot’’.
As France witnessed Spain collapse they desperately sent reinforcements to their beleaguered allies, fearing the loss of their support in Africa. Four French divisions landed at Heuvla and the garrison at Gibraltar was bolstered to 15 just as it seemed that the British would retake the rock. The attack at Heuvla was quickly defeated, forcing vital French forces to surrender. After the British and German troops met just North of Valencia, Montgomery was invited to take command of the Commonwealth army in Western Africa, which now ran rampant through Algeria. He refused to leave his post in Spain but was given a new position as the supreme commander of the Western Mediterranean Front. This meant that allow officially in command of both the West African and Spanish fronts he only wielded effective control over the West African Front as German Generals were allowed to command the British Army in Spain.
By July 6th only Gibraltar and North-western Spain remained uncaptured. But by now that tiny rock had become a major problem as the British army was unable to retake their fortress. Elsewhere the Soviet Expeditionary Flying Corps was fleeing from combat for the last time after losing several planes in a skirmish with Messerschmitts. The Russian commanders of the division planned to destroy the planes at La Coruna to prevent them falling onto German hands.
On July 20th Model offered the British army the support of his Panzerarmee to help finally defeat the Communists at Gibraltar. With the war on the mainland effectively over he would be joined by Hienz Guderian and von Manstein.
On July 25th German Gebirgsjäger arrived in Oviedo where the last Spanish divisions on the mainland surrendered to Germany.
On August 9th Gibraltar was occupied by Anglo-German forces and Julián Besteiro, commander of the Communist army on Gibraltar surrendered on behalf of Spain to allied forces unconditionally. Spain would be the third Communist state to accept its defeat.
The issue of Post War Spain however remained a major issue despite the Utrecht agreement. Allow Germany agreed to withdraw, eventually, even giving Castellon over to the British as a sign of goodwill all Northern Spain, including Madrid, remained under German military rule. The question of which government would take control was a problem with Germany supporting a return for the Monarchy or even the rule of General France who only recently launched a failed coup. The British supported a more liberally minded government favoring a return of the government ousted by the Communists after Franco’s coup attempt. As tensions continued to slowly build up amongst the Allies the question remained whether Spain would ever become a united state once more …
As promised at Utrecht two weeks previously the Reichswehr would launch their last major offensive in Western Europe on June 20th. The tattered remnants of the Spanish army were no match for the elite Panzer divisions of the German Reich. With victory along the Franco-Spanish border the German army would be able to advance at will, effortlessly pushing back their Spanish foes..
One week into the operation and the German army had captured, Bilbao, Barcelona and the strategic position of Tarragona. Even Montgomery’s army, dwarfed by his ally’s force to the North had been able to capture Valencia. Meanwhile the Luftwaffe enjoyed complete and total aerial domination as they bombed retreating Spanish forces to hell. The Stuka commander Hugo Sperrle called it a ‘’turkey shoot’’.
As France witnessed Spain collapse they desperately sent reinforcements to their beleaguered allies, fearing the loss of their support in Africa. Four French divisions landed at Heuvla and the garrison at Gibraltar was bolstered to 15 just as it seemed that the British would retake the rock. The attack at Heuvla was quickly defeated, forcing vital French forces to surrender. After the British and German troops met just North of Valencia, Montgomery was invited to take command of the Commonwealth army in Western Africa, which now ran rampant through Algeria. He refused to leave his post in Spain but was given a new position as the supreme commander of the Western Mediterranean Front. This meant that allow officially in command of both the West African and Spanish fronts he only wielded effective control over the West African Front as German Generals were allowed to command the British Army in Spain.
By July 6th only Gibraltar and North-western Spain remained uncaptured. But by now that tiny rock had become a major problem as the British army was unable to retake their fortress. Elsewhere the Soviet Expeditionary Flying Corps was fleeing from combat for the last time after losing several planes in a skirmish with Messerschmitts. The Russian commanders of the division planned to destroy the planes at La Coruna to prevent them falling onto German hands.
On July 20th Model offered the British army the support of his Panzerarmee to help finally defeat the Communists at Gibraltar. With the war on the mainland effectively over he would be joined by Hienz Guderian and von Manstein.
On July 25th German Gebirgsjäger arrived in Oviedo where the last Spanish divisions on the mainland surrendered to Germany.
On August 9th Gibraltar was occupied by Anglo-German forces and Julián Besteiro, commander of the Communist army on Gibraltar surrendered on behalf of Spain to allied forces unconditionally. Spain would be the third Communist state to accept its defeat.
The issue of Post War Spain however remained a major issue despite the Utrecht agreement. Allow Germany agreed to withdraw, eventually, even giving Castellon over to the British as a sign of goodwill all Northern Spain, including Madrid, remained under German military rule. The question of which government would take control was a problem with Germany supporting a return for the Monarchy or even the rule of General France who only recently launched a failed coup. The British supported a more liberally minded government favoring a return of the government ousted by the Communists after Franco’s coup attempt. As tensions continued to slowly build up amongst the Allies the question remained whether Spain would ever become a united state once more …
We've no longer got any problems with me catching up on the actual game anymore as I'm now about a year ahead. It was a thrilling period and will probably take a month atleast to catch up