[Forum Game] World in Revolution: 1920

99KingHigh · Sep 11, 2013

Citizens of Bulgaria! Hear my truthful words, and let us band together in these darkened days.

The Great War has concluded, and now our Empire had been forced into constraint and recession by the victorious nations. Such is the price of defeat, secession of territory and heavy war reparations has fallen upon us as a tremendous burden. And yet, amidst this period of great fear of the future, the people of Bulgaria shall not cower away in the presence of such danger. We are a strong people, our agriculture authority and our effective education institutions will sustain our position, assuring the people of Bulgaria that we will not crumble under the weight of modern issues presented to the nation.

We are challenged with many threats, but will peruse the solution to all of them. First and foremost, we will begin to advance the technological standards of this nation, no longer will it be restricted to obsolete utensils, but rather upgraded to more sufficient tools for the hard working Bulgarian farmer! Indeed, we are a nation of farmers and Agrarians, and as such we must unite together against the Communist parties within our society, and their allies, the Bulgarian Agrarian National Union, which is threatening the stability of the middle-class of Bulgaria, despite their recent election win this previous year. Perhaps the most apparent action that has politically disrupted the nation, is the recent land reform presented by Prime Minister Stamboliyski, which intends to break up state properties, church lands, and the holdings of peasants from all classes.

Yet together, the people of Bulgaria shall restore themselves as the most effective industrious people in the world, fervent with clear work ethics, and new technology to assist them on their way to prosperity. As one nation, as one mind, we shall bring greatness in a time of gloom.

His Imperial Majesty, Tsar Boris III, Emperor of the Third Bulgarian Empire

KeldoniaSkylar · Sep 11, 2013

The Polish-Lithuanian Treaty of 1920
Desiring to the end the destructive war between the contracting parties, the high contracting parties of the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Lithuania hereby agree to the following terms:
I. The Polish-Lithuanian Border
The Polish-Lithuanian border shall follow the Foch Line (dark green), before rejoining the Wilno line (dark orange in the north),
This border agreement in no way prejudices the territorial claims of the two Contracting Parties,
II. Regarding the End of Hostilities
The contracting parties shall immediately cease hostilities between each other, additionally, both parties shall conduct an exchange of prisoners,
III. Regarding Trade
The Polish and Lithuanian nations extend Most Favored Nation status to each other. Lithuania will also provide access to its ports for trade purposes,
IV. Recognition of the Lithuanian State
The Republic of Poland officially recognizes the Lithuanian Republic.
Annex I: Border Proposals

[X] Józef Piłsudski, Chief of State of the Second Republic of Poland
[] President Antanas Smetona of Lithuania

parabranko · Sep 11, 2013

The Polish-Lithuanian Treaty of 1920
[X]President Antanas Smetona

XVG · Sep 11, 2013

Treaty of Trianon

Československá republika

[X] For the Czechoslovak Republic, Edvard Beneš, Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia

MastahCheef117 · Sep 12, 2013

The Imperial Japanese Army and Intervention in the Far East

The Imperial Japanese Army (大日本帝国陸軍) was established as a formal military ground force that was staunchly loyal to the Emperor, after his victory over the Tokugawa Shogunate and its supporters in the Boshin War (1868-69) and the abolition of feudal domains throughout the Japanese home islands, instead centralizing the bureaucracy under the control of the Emperor and his advisers in 1871. To quickly bring the army up to strength, conscription was enacted for a period of three years for all males between the age of 17 and 40 in active service; after this, they would spend another two years in the active reserve, and another two in the "standby" reserve.

The early Imperial Army was shaped greatly during the French missions to Japan, where they were taught modern Western training regimen, tactics, logistics, etc. However, after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, Japan turned to Prussia for assistance, modeling its General Staff after the European empire; two German staff officers, Mj. Jakob Meckel (later replaced by a Mj. von Wildenbrück) and Cpt. von Blackenbourg, were employed to train and assist in the formation of the core of the imperial army's central staff from 1886 to 1890. Eventually, the official IJA general staff, appropriately named the Imperial Japanese Army General Staff Office (参謀本部), was formed, and was based heavily upon the German Army General Staff.

The new Imperial Army saw its first action in the invasion of Formosa in 1874, crushing Qing resistance and occupying the island easily with a relatively small force. In 1877, the Satsuma samurai, angered at their loss of commission after the Imperial Army reforms left them "obsolete" as officers, rebelled against the rule of Meiji. Despite being a key asset to Meiji in his clamor for power in the latter 1860s, especially during the Boshin War, the samurai were given no quarter, the Imperial Army operating with gatling guns, rifles, and modern tactics against the antiquated arms of Saigō Takamori's army.

In 1894 and 1895, the Imperial Japanese Army was able to show its mettle to the neighboring nations and the world with its performance against the much larger Qing Army. Armed with the latest weaponry - including the recently-developed Murata rifle, developed from the Model 1871 German Mauser rifle and the French Model 1874 Gras. Operating in relatively small numbers in comparison to their enemies, the Imperial Army inflicted defeat upon repeated defeat against their Western challengers, with victory delivering to the Empire the peninsula of Korea.

Tensions over the Russian and Japanese claims over both Korea and Manchuria resulted in the devastating Russo-Japanese War (1904-05), in which both the Imperial Army and Navy defeated humiliating defeats upon their Russian counterparts. At the Tsushima Strait, Grand Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō inflicted a massive defeat upon the numerically superior Russian Fleet, sinking 6 battleships and losing none. The Japanese secured great victories at Mukden and successfully laid siege to and took the all-strategically-important Port Arthur. The defeat of a seemingly "invincible" Western European empire at the hands of a rising East Asian nation as yet untested against the Western Powers greatly damaged Russian prestige, while only helping Japan being seen as a great power - or, at least, as a significant player in geopolitics - by the rest of the world.

When war broke out in the Summer of 1914, Japan sided with the Allies, seeing the opportunity to secure German colonial possessions throughout the Pacific, particularly the city of Qingdao. From late October to mid-November, the Imperial Japanese Army, with elements from the Royal Army of Britain, spearheaded the siege and assault against German and Austro-Hungarian positions around and inside the city, along with naval support from the British China Squadron, along with a small portion of the Imperial Fleet. Among the ships taking part in the blockade and the few naval skirmishes were the relatively new dreadnoughts Settsu and Kawachi, along with the newly-minted battlecruiser Kongō.

The end of the dreaded Great War - though it had little overall effect on the people and Empire of Japan, unlike the weary and tired peoples of France, Russia, Britain, and Germany - has opened new opportunities for Japan. Her army proved in combat against several Western Powers, almost 6 divisions of infantry have been deployed in the Russian Far East, as a part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. Only time will tell if the Japanese will withdraw these forces or commit even more soldiers to the cause.

The Fish · Sep 13, 2013

دولت علیّه ایران
Dowlat-e Elliye-ye Irân
Sublime State of Persia

Since the Constitutional Revolution of 1905, our grand state has entered a new era of untold oppurtunities and progress! As the old order fades into an disgraceful memory of a the past, the new Persian state rises to meet the challenges and turmoil of the modern world. With God, the Shah, and Liberty at our side the Persian Lion will once again join the great nations of the West and the East as a player on the world stage. The changes and upheavel of the new Iran shall shape our nation into a great bastion of progress.

While our political system has conformed to the modern world, our economy has not. Ours is a nation of agriculture; of farmers and herders, goat and wheat. To meet the standards of the world we must embrace the cities and industry. As did the farmers of the West our people too must turn in the plow and take up the hammer. For our nation to join those into modernity, the following must be done:

1. Increased urbanisation and expansion of industry.
2. Introduction of modern technologies.
3. Extraction of mineral wealth and raw materials.
4. Education of the working class.
5. Increased infrastructure and interconnectedness across Persia.
6. Integration with the global world.

With these 6 policies in mind the Persian state and people shall continue to adapt and embrace these new times in Persia. As was once many centuries ago, the Persian state will become a respectable and vocal resident of the global world. By the Grace of God, the Constitution, and Modernity the Persian Lion will rise anew!

~ Head of Ministers Fathollah Khan Akbar

Shynka · Sep 13, 2013

The government is pleased to announce that it has an announcement. The government of Canada hopes that everything turns out alright and that all of our people are happy with the amount of happiness they have at the current moment. The government of Canada plans to govern Canada this year and it will do so in a way that ensures the complete completion of this year’s projects or the lack of them. The government also announces that this announcement is over. War is bad. Money is good. Live life. This was a message from the prime minister.

-The prime minister

GreatSlayer · Sep 13, 2013

Konungariket Sverige

It was a sunny winter day in January when the king’s voice sounded over the room, standing in front of his throne. 1920 would become an important year for the suffrage movement, who had finally been able to pass its second demand for gender neutral universal voting rights for all Swedish citizens. It would also lead in as the first election held post-war, and a new constitution would be enacted by parliament this year. His Majesty’s Government had come to a final draft, and King Gustaf V, a notable hawk during the First World War and German sympathizer, ordered silence in the Chambers of the Realm at Stockholm palace, right as the music had seized and the decisive tamping from the marching of Charles XI’s Royal Guards had died down. The Marshal of the Realm knocked his staff in the floor. Both chambers members of parliament were listening with utmost gravity.

“Dearest gentlemen, Swedish men, elected representatives of the Swedish people; I bid you all welcome to execute your responsibilities. Sweden’s relations with foreign powers are all well. This will be the final time you hear us open with these words, and it is with great pride I say so. From this coming election, and in any future election, the very constitution of the Kingdom declares that all Swedish citizens carry opportunities to pursue the noble ideals of democracy, and civil service within the parliament, and that all votes shall be considered equal. I will ratify the new laws next January after the election has been settled, and you should all spend this year to ease the transition. But with equal rights comes equal responsibility from our citizens. I will proceed by reading the laws approved by Me and My Government.

“The Instruments of Government
1§ All power goes from the people, under the discretion of His Majesty the King. Democracy shall be held on the principles of Universal and Equal Suffrage through freedom of opinion. It’s realised by the King’s grace, and the parliament, and the institutions of government.
2§ The Government is designed with the appointment of a Prime-Minister by the King, who then elects his ministers, that all answer to the Parliament.
The Instruments of Parliament
1§ The parliament is assigned through direct elections with secret ballots and direct representation by mandates in the house. Parties may be formed when they are assembled as a group that can readily vote, and must be registered upon such request by the instruments of government with such a task.
2§ The Parliament is formed through two houses. The First Chamber with appointment from the municipal seats, represented by the popularity in the local elections. The Second Chamber is elected in direct proportion from direct elections to the Second Chamber.

These laws will guarantee an open, and fair, procedure where every Swedish citizen is equally privileged to elect their representatives. But with equal opportunity, comes equal responsibility. The multi-party compromise on the subject of Universal Male Suffrage, as it now extends to women, shall also extend to them. Therefor, conscription shall also be mandatory for every Swedish citizen that reaches the age of 17. In light of this new change, the abolishment of the Death Penalty must be postponed for further evaluation, as the climate turns harsher in society, and in our world as it stands.

I call down God’s blessings upon you, and thus declare this year’s parliament open, and shall remain, with Royal grace and favour, with perpetual wish for health and care.”

With those words, the King returned the speech to the Marshal, and he sat with strict discipline and procedure on his throne. The Speakers of both Chambers anxiously rose to raise their own opinions for the need of the Realm, enlightening his Royal Majesty on the matters at hand, swearing fealty, and assuring they would carry out the orders of His Majesty's Government. It was a surprise move, and unprecedented, to offer such a huge responsibility as military service as a gender neutral duty. The amendments to the constitution would also severely limit the Royal authority, becoming a power in name only. While still instrumental as a well of wisdom, Gustav V, and no monarch following him, ever serve a decree again.

Dadarian · Sep 13, 2013

Message from the Óglaigh na hÉireann

The Cogadh na Saoirse has been going on for just under a year, since the Soloheadbeg Ambush on the 21st of last January. Since then Éire has been tearing itself apart as Catholic kills Protestant, English beats Irish, and turmoil lay in the streets. We ask the United Kingdom to save face and end this madness before more men, women and children die. We, as the Representatives of the Irish People, ask the English to allow the creation of a Saorstát Éireann.

Let us beat our swords into ploughshares and eat at a shared table. After the Great War, none of us need more of our sons and fathers, brothers and nephews to die.

Frymonmon · Sep 14, 2013

A Deadly Miscalculation

As the cold January weather whipped against the forces of Poland and the Red Army, Józef Piłsudski began to formulate a new plan, centred around the Międzymorze, in which they would be able to bring together an even larger federation against the Soviets. The Petlura-Piłsudski Agreement was formalised in late January, where Poland agreed to help Symon Petliura in his quest to create an independent Ukrainian state, to be a close ally of the Poles, as the main bulwark against the Reds.

The public outcry in Ukraine against this was massive. Red Army recruitment, centred in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, spikes up, with two new divisions being raised within a few weeks, with more thought to be on the way. Few Ukrainians see Polish subjugation as a viable alternative to having an ability to have some say over the affairs of state under the Reds.

With the backlash in the Ukraine over the Polish-Ukrainian alliance, and the formation of new divisions, the Red Army quickly began to round up old weapons and vehicles used by the German and Allied armies, and centred them in several depots around the country. They were quickly sent to the front line, with many distributed to the Northern forces, while a special directive from Joseph Stalin prevented the armoured cars from reaching his bulk of the forces in time for a thawing in early March.

Red Forces on the front line, being equipped with armoured cars.

In the Ukrainian People's Republic, order was hard to keep due to the unpopularity of the government there, causing a general occupation to be insisted by the Polish forces, who began to mass in the area for an offensive into the Ukraine. Red forces were able to gain information regarding this, and quickly began to move forces to counter such a threat, but after a fierce meeting between Stalin and Dzerzhinsky, the reinforcements were called off, and the Red lines were kept as they were, at the pure reinforcements from Stalin that such information was unreliable, and most likely some sort of diversion to attempt to divide their lines.

This was a mistake that would cost the Red Army severely in the spring of 1920. Although greatly outnumbering the Polish forces, the Polish Army began an offensive in the south, converging on many of the weak points in the Red Army's lines. Called the "March Offensive", the Polish army was able to smash through, and encircle, many Red forces. General Rydz-Śmigły called the event "The end of the War, and our complete victory."

On a full retreat, the Red Army quickly began to set up defensive in Kiev, as Poles quickly came closer to the city limits. Partisan efforts in the countryside against the Polish, however, was fierce. Dzerzhinsky, after overseeing the liquidation of nearly a dozen brigades due to Stalin's folly, announced that he could no longer work with, "That damned Georgian!", and publicly accused him of working to weaken the Revolution so that the forces in Georgia would be able to remain independent. Such a message had reached Moscow with Dzerzhinsky, and left Lenin with a very hard decision. With Dzerzhinsky leaving, the defenses of Kiev consisted of Stalin with a few divisions of men, against the now overwhelming forces of the Polish Army. A general panic was sparked, and the evacuation of the city quickly began.

A train leaving Kiev, hoping to escape the Polish onslaught.

With news of the southern theatre's fiasco, Mikhail Tukhachevsky quickly began to react to the news of the Polish moving towards Kiev. Arming himself, and Trostky, with a large amount of soldiers, he ordered a general offensive into Poland. The city of Vilnius, which had been annexed into Poland due to a recent treaty with the Lithuanians, quickly falls to Trosky's forces before the Polish Army was able to take control of the area.

By the middle of April, the Red Army had reached Grodno, destroying many divisions of Polish infantry they met. The advance was generally ignored by the Polish, who had a bulk of their forces in the South. The Red Army plan seemed to be simple, to make it to Warsaw before the Polish Army could establish control over the Ukraine.

Fighting was heavy between Grodno and Pińsk, with the Reds able to destroy a large amount of Polish equipment, but it came at a very heavy cost for themselves. The Red Air Fleet, which had taken to scouting the area, began to lose many of their pilots due to Polish counter air patrols, or due to inexperienced pilots losing control of their planes, and smashing into the ground. Such a large casualty rate caused the Reds to stop such missions, and many of the aircraft were transferred away from the front line, by rail, under the command of Tukhachevsky, who feared that should the offensive be turned back, that the Polish would be able to gain control of the Red Army's Air Fleet.

With the Neman River now forming much of the border between Poland and the Red Army, the city of Pińsk, captured by Tukhachevsky's forces, formed the extreme edge of Red Army control. By the end of April, the dual offenses in the North and South seemed to continue to be winding up, with Stalin's forces in Kiev not expected to be able to last until the first week of May, but the Red Army in the north still needed to travel through a lot of territory to reach Warsaw, and reports were strong that the Polish Army quickly began to recruit more men, and newspapers, picked up by the Soviet leadership, seemed to suggest massive amounts of weaponry coming into Poland from the port of Danzig, ensuring that they would be very well equipped.

Total Polish Casualties: 3 Divisions
Total Soviet Capitulates: 22 Divisions

Frymonmon · Sep 14, 2013

Orders due on Wednesday

Ab Ovo · Sep 14, 2013

Free City of Danzig
Freie Stadt Danzig

This is truly a momentous year for the people of Danzig; as once again we are gifted sovereignty in a frightening world. The Danziger people must stand free of all foreign influences and take pride in Danzig's long and glorious history along the Baltic. The menace of socialism is approaching from all sides and in such a time we cannot afford to be divided and as such, after negotiations with the League of Nations Commissioner I announce that the Free City of Danzig will be holding an internationally-monitored referendum concerning possible unification with Germany and Poland; or retaining her god-given independence. The form of the referendum will be as such:

Which option do you believe the Free City of Danzig should take:

Ask for annexation into Germany

Ask for annexation into Poland

Retain independence and ask Germany and Poland to recognise Danziger independence and renounce their claims on Danziger territory as defined in the Treaty of Versailles

It is the firm hope of the Danziger government that such a referendum will settle outstanding territorial claims and ensure regional peace and prosperity in perpetuity. Danzig also expresses her best wishes for all forces fighting against the evils of communism and socialism; an encourages more nations to curb the red menace. Finally, the Danziger government is pleased to announce the construction of a merchant marine to help bring wealth and prosperity to the people of Danzig and spread commerce and civilisation across the globe.

~Heinrich Sahm,
President of the Senate of the Free City of Danzig

~Sir Reginald Tower,
High Commissioner of the League of Nations at Danzig

MastahCheef117 · Sep 14, 2013

New battlecruiser proposal

The Chief of Staff of the Imperial Japanese Navy has made an order for two battle-cruisers, after the issuing of funds from the Imperial Diet, to be constructed and commissioned into the Imperial Navy. Though the exact specifications are unknown, the limits placed by the Naval General Staff are the following;

two of these ships are to be built and commissioned into the Imperial Navy,
these ships will have a speed no less than 28 knots, to accommodate the rapidly increasing speed of capital-class vessels serving and being built around the world,
housed within five dual-gun turrets shall be a total of ten 16-inch guns,
secondary armament is to be adequate for close-range combat with smaller vessels and enemy screening vessels,
a fully-loaded weight of at least 40,000 tons

These ships are to act as the leaders of the Imperial Navy's six-ship battlecruiser force, acting as scouts for the rest of the battle-line as well as carrying out fast attacks against enemy shore installations and unsuspecting enemy fleets. The speed is to facilitate the ability to out-run most heavier dreadnought-class ships while being able to catch up to them and other smaller capital-class warships (mostly armored cruisers and light cruisers). This class will be the second Japanese dreadnought-style class to mount 16-inch guns as its main armament (after the soon-to-be-commissioned Nagato-class battleships), as well as being the first battlecruisers to do so.

The battlecruisers are expected to be laid down, in their final planned construction time, around the end of 1921, though this date is subject to change in the coming months, due to changing political and military considerations from both the Emperor and the Imperial Japanese Naval General Staff, as well as the Diet's stance on funding further naval expansion programs.

Stormbringer · Sep 14, 2013

The provisional government of Germany welcomes the decision by the High Commissioner of Danzig to schedule a vote on the future of the territory. Should it be necessary the provisional government is prepared to cover some of the administrative costs of the referendum. Whatever the outcome of the scheduled vote is, it will hopefully resolve any outstanding issues with regards to the city and its immediate surroundings.

awesomesauce47 · Sep 14, 2013

Dutch-German Economic Treaty on Raw Materials and Trade
1920

- German Tariffs on Tin Imports from the Dutch East Indies will be lowered to 5%.
- German Tariffs on Oil Imports from the Dutch East Indies will be lowered to 5%.
- German Tariffs on Copper Imports from the Dutch East Indies will be lowered to 5%.
- German Tariffs on Rubber Imports from the Dutch East Indies will be lowered to 5%.
- German Tariffs on Timber Imports from the Dutch East Indies will be lowered to 5%.
- Dutch Tariffs on Machinery from Germany will be lowered to 5%.
- Dutch Tariffs on steel from Germany will be lowered to 5%.

[X] Representative of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands
[] Representative of The German Reich

The United Kingdom of The Netherlands

Germany has proved to the Dutch legislation that it has been stable enough that it is not going anywhere. There is no point in being hostile towards the Germans, and we should all start on a clean slate with Germany. The Kingdom of the Netherlands recognizes the socialist regime in Berlin and wishes peaceful relations with the German Reich.

Noco19 · Sep 14, 2013

Republic of Austria
Republik Österreich

Austrians, I shall not speak words of deceit, nor revisions of history. We have experienced tragedy of the highest degree, that of blood and fire, collapse and loss, sorrow and despair. You need not look far to see the extent of my words, for it is seen on every face within this nation, etched forevermore in anguish from that of death; Death of a child, father, husband, or brother. This evident effect allow me to speak with the utmost confidence of the darkness of war cast upon us by the Habsburgs.

Though my words seem wholly grim, I speak of the past, and tis the future we march towards. Thus, with the same confidence of speech, may I preach of Austrian Survival. Starting from the days of the Holy Roman Empire, Austria has persisted, standing amongst Europe as a Power with a distinctly proud people, with a history vibrant with success. Even in our darkest hour, we did not falter. From the ashes of old, a Republic was born, continuing the legacy inherited, the Austrian Legacy.

It is my hope that such legacy will pass with minimal fuss in the first free election of Austria this year. As I've previously stated, I will not seek re-election, opting instead to exchange the "torch" with a new spirit who can better lead us onward.

- Federal President Karl Seitz

Spitfire5793 · Sep 14, 2013

The British Empire

Our people have endured almost continuous war for the last 6 years, whether it be in the fields of Flanders or now in the plains of Thrace. Across the Irish sea, we have witnessed rebellion and the island of Ireland come to the brink of civil war. In an effort to see an end to bloodshed, we have struck an amicable deal with the Irish, recognising their desires while also taking a step closer to the former days of peace and serenity. It is my pleasure to announce the Anglo-Irish treaty.

The Anglo-Irish Treaty

1. British forces will withdraw from the Irish Free State.
2. Ireland will become a self-governing dominion of the British Empire, a status shared by Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand and the Union of South Africa.
3. As with the other dominions, the British monarch is the head of state of the Irish Free State and is represented by a Governor General.
4. The representative of the Crown in Ireland shall be appointed in like manner as the Governor-General of. Canada and in accordance with the practice observed in the making of such appointments
5. The Pledge of Loyalty to be taken by Members of the Parliament of the Irish Free State shall be in the following form:
“I ...…................ do solemnly swear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of the Irish Free State, to the group of nations forming the British Empire, and to recognize the King of Great Britain as Head of State and the Empire.”
6. The counties of Antrim, Down, Londonderry, Armagh, Fermanagh and Tyrone, as well as North Monaghan and East Donegal, shall be excluded from the Irish Free State and shall remain under direct rule from Westminster, as detailed in enclosed map.
7. The United Kingdom, for its own security and of that of Irelands, shall maintain control the ports of Berehaven, Queenstown and Lough Swilly, known as the Treaty Ports, for the Royal Navy.
8. The Irish Free State will assume responsibility for a proportionate part of the United Kingdom's debt, as it stands on the date of signature.
9. This Treaty will have superior status in Irish law.
10. The British government will aid the Irish Free State in the creation of its own coastal defence by transferring 2 Cruisers, 4 destroyers and 4 submarines
11. Neither the Parliament of the Irish Free State nor the Parliament of Westminster shall make any law so as either directly or indirectly discriminate against any religion or prohibit or restrict the free exercise thereof.
12. The status of free trade between Britain and Ireland shall maintain.
13. The Irish Free State shall draft a Constitution which must be approved by both the Parliament of Ireland and the Parliament of Westminster to be ratified.

Enclosed Map:
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[X] Lloyd George
[ ] Éamon de Valera

Dadarian · Sep 14, 2013

Message from the Óglaigh na hÉireann

The Cogadh na Saoirse has ended. No longer shall religious and ethnic violence occur. I gladly and wholeheartedly sign this treaty in good faith.

[X] Éamon de Valera - Uachtarán na Saorstát Éireann Gníomhach

Mathrim · Sep 14, 2013

Conseil Supérieur de la Guerre

Considering the growing importance and influence of the aerial forces of France during the War and so as to reorganize in a more efficient, disciplined and cost-efficient manner, it has been decided that the airforce would be reformed, streamlined and reorganized as follows:

* Observation Escardilles ((squad, French air unit)) of 10 observation planes will be reorganized and renamed to form the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. to 80th escadrille.
* Fighters Escadrilles ((squad)) of 10 fighters each will be reorganized and renamed to form the 101st, 102nd, 103rd, etc. to 127th escadrille.
* Bomber Escadrilles of 10 bombers each will be reorganized and renamed to form the 201st, 202nd, 203rd, etc. to 236th escadrille.

The reorganization of the escadrille logically leads to a strategical reorganization of our aeronautical means all over French territory. The following has thus been decided, so as to maximize the usefulness of the aerial branch of teh Army:

* 3 aerial regiments of fighters, of 8 escadrilles each will be created and will be deployed in Metrpolitan France, to be used as strategic reserve.
* 3 aerial regiments of bombers, of 10 escadrilles each will be created and will be deployed in Metrpolitan France, to be used as strategic reserve.
* 7 aerial regiments of observation, of 8 escadrille each will be created and will be deployed in Metrpolitan France, to be used as strategic reserve.
* The Régiment aérien du Maroc (Aerial regiment of Morocco, 7 escadrilles of observation, 1 fighter escadrille and 2 bomber escadrilles) will be created, so as to support our troops in the area.
* The Régiment aérien d'Algérie et de Tunisie (Aerial regiment of Algeria and Tunisia, 7 escadrilles of observation, 1 fighter escadrille and 2 bomber escadrilles) will be created, so as to support our troops in the area.

This reorganization, even if it means it will protect our interests better than it previously did, means some of our planes will be retired of service, as peace-time numbers are being implemented. These planes will be offered to our Polish, Greek, Romanian, Serb and Czechoslovak friends. The exact numbers given will be determined by the Logistics branch, according to the needs of our friends and allies.

Honneur et Patrie
Philippe Pétain, President of the Superior War Council

Thandros · Sep 14, 2013

A Minor Hungarian Official begrudgingly signs the treaty of Trianon but swears that Hungarians under foreign oppression will be liberated some day.

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