The province of Gaziantep is just nearby, and it has a port. That's my best betKurdistan is quite far from the sea. But at least you can choose which sea to make for!! Black Sea, Mediterranean, Arabian Gulf, or the Caspian Sea - few countries have as many possible shores to choose from, as Kurdistan.
| [24th April 1938] – 9km south of Mosul Peshmerga have been mobilised (albeit in a primitive and ad-hoc manner) around our land. Arms and ammunition were distributed to our warriors. We have Peshmerga soldiers trained to the fullest, trained by fellow warriors who have fought in the Weltkrieg under the banner of the empire, but most are not well-trained. At best, we can provide a division of regulars with proper equipment. Not only in the training and armaments we lack, the empire also outnumber us 3-to-1. However, despite the odds, the empire has many enemies on several fronts, and Peshmerga élan is simply unmatched! Are we not the descendants of Salahaddin?! | 
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| [27th April 1938] – 9km south of Mosul God bless us! We received word that Kurdish volunteers from Persia joined our righteous cause! Many of these warriors were also from the Persian Army and looted a Persian arsenal, giving us a well-trained force nearly 10,000 strong. Tehran did nothing to stop the out-going of the Kurdish volunteers. Perhaps the Persians have it done with pragmatic motivations, rather than benign neglect. 
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| [14th of May 1938] – 6km south-south-east of Arbil The predictions of our leaders were correct. The Arabs declared war against the Turkish 2 days ago, on the [12th of May 1938]. The Persians expressed their concern (regarding us) but Cairo was determined to go ahead as widespread Arab rebellions flared all over the southern parts of the empire. | 
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| [17th June 1938] - Baghdad The offensive in the south was a success. A portion of the Ordusu was trapped in the city by Kurdish and Persian forces. Baghdad was captured in the 17th of July. Our Peshmerga in the north continue to resist the Ottoman tide. The Peshmerga leaders then concluded to continue with the advance southwards. Our visionary leaders have foreseen a future war with the Arab Axis for the liberation of our rightful lands in Persia. We must denying them land. |
| [9th of July 1938] – 1km north of El Qamisli As the war progressed, neighbouring countries smelt the empire's weakness and took the opportunity to stab them in the back. Albania and Tripolitania declared independence from the empire and declare their own kings over the Sultan. Bulgaria took Thrace in [30th of May] after the departure of the 1. Armee from the Aegean region; the empire only protest, which shows their weakness and cowardice. Cyprus rebelled and captured the southern half of the island [1st of June]. The Greeks immediately sent supplies to the rebels. The tiny garrison will be overwhelmed, and the rest of the island will soon be captured. 
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| [10th of July 1938] – 1km north of El Qamisli The northern line continues to buckle on the Ottoman pressure. However, with the victory in the south, the brave and honourable Peshmerga pushes the vile Ottomans back. The first offensive was towards Diyarbakir in the 10th of July 1938, which my soldiers and I are included. The attack still haven't bore any fruit, but we shall regain our motherland one step at a time. 
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[27th of July 1938] – western bank of River Tigris As expected, we have won in the Battle of Diyarbakir. Another push was made in Hakkari. My forces only commit supporting actions. The defenders were the elite Climbers of the 2. Armee, armed with artillery. My soldiers reported that the enemy has good positions, and continues to pound us with artillery support. The fight was bloody and costly, but Peshmerga élan won through and kick those dogs away. | 
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| [4th of August 1938] – western bank of River Tigris The war of liberation reached its third month, and it is doing well for us. Baghdad was captured and our southern flank is secured. To makes things even better for me, I have been promoted as the supreme commander of the Peshmerga! Demirkol's inept command have been noted by our leaders, costly casualties and failed attacks were often; he was removed from command and I took his place. I will do better. I shall rally all Kurds and wage a people's war! |
There are peace events for Kurdistan and the Arab Axis respectively, however, both events are not ideal in my POV. Kurdistan event only gives them the corelands (me not likey), and the Arab peace gives them just Palestine and some provinces, which won't make any sense if we are so successful.
| [10 August 1938] Our soldiers have marched west this time, according to my new guidance. Access to the sea and the destruction of the Ottoman forces in Syria became our goals. A direct attack towards Gaziantep is on-going and the Turkish defenders pushed back. Another advance is done towards Malatya as a supporting attack to cover the main advance's right flank. If we are successful in this endeavour, at least four enemy divisions or more would be encircled. This kind of victory would be crucial in our war against the more numerous Ottomans. |
| [8 September 1938] Throughout the entire month of [August], we have failed to captured Gaziantep. The plan was seen as a failure and we withdrew to prevent more casualties. Intelligence then reported that the Ottoman positions near Allepo were weakened, and could be an opportunity for a Peshmerga breakthrough. The intel was accepted and I ordered the attack to Allepo. By [6 September], we have secured the city, cut off and destroyed the encircled cavalry in Hims. With that victory, we advance towards Gaziantep again. Our officers reported that the outcome of the battle looks good for us. 
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| [20 October 1938] We have spent another month fighting for Gaziantep, but Ottoman reinforcements and counter-attacks means that we have failed on attaining the port city again. We have also abandoned Aleppo due to strong pressure from both the Turkish forces and a strong Arab militia force. I have ordered to halt any plans to Gaziantep. Peshmerga commanders now fear that we will lose the initiative, lines would stabilised, and soon the Ottomans would unleash their counter-attack. I fear I might end up like my predecessor. A new and fresh direction would do us good. Thus, I have presented my plan to attack north and isolate the north-east region. I gave the orders to advance to Elazig yesterday. 
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| [4 November 1938] God willling! We have successfully burst through the Ottoman lines and their rear is completely open for us to exploit. I have ordered our victorious soldiers to continue marching to Trabzon and cut off the Turkish forces. I have received reports that they are advancing to Mosul from the east! They must be stopped! Another great news is that Armenia rebelled from Ottoman rule! I have no say on this affair, but I believe that we could be allies despite our two countries both claiming Erzurum. | 
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| [8 November 1938] The Sultan have signed peace to Albania and Cyprus and let them live. This proves that he is nothing but a coward! There is no denying that we will win against this decadent crumbling empire and its trembling Sultan! The Albanians have appointed a new king of their own, and there is talk in Cyprus about unifying with Greece. | 
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| [15 November 1938] God is great! We have reached the Black Sea and 5 Ottoman divisions were encircled. The Turks tried to save their comrades, but it was for nothing. The relief force attacking through Elazig have failed to meet their objectives at high cost; they have no choice but to withdraw and abandon their trapped fellows. During the fighting in the north-east, we have also occupied a Persian area that is rightfully Kurdistani soil. Nothing can stop us now! |
| [21 December 1938] The abandoned objective of taking Gaziantep was picked up again after meeting with the Peshmerga commanders. Morale is high after that tremendous victory in the north-east. We shall punch through the Ottoman lines once again and send the whole empire crashing down. By now, the advance towards Malatya was a success, and a new assault towards Gaziantep has commenced. 
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| [27 January 1939] The Peshmerga have finally captured Gaziantep and successfully secured it after several Turkish counter-attacks. They did succeed on retaking Malatya, in which we are now conducting a counter-attack of our own. Hopefully, this would punch a hole in the Ottoman defences and we'd advance deeper and keep pushing them back. Another great news is that the southern advance have taken Aleppo from the Arab militias. We are now in the process of destroying the Ottoman forces corners in Antakya, only to be supplied via the sea – something that we couldn't stop. We shall crush the resistance in Antakya nonetheless. | 
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Yes! More clay! Gib clay!
Hah! Nice one
Thanks!
Sounds cool, but I'm a bit reluctant merely replacing the Ottomans
But Baghdad is definitely in the bag!
| [22 February 1939] We received glorious news from our forces in the south, the Arab militia that has been a thorn on our side (and to the Egyptians as well!) has finally been defeated and dissolved into the four winds. Their last sting was the recapture of Aleppo from us. Both the Egyptians and us put the pressure from both sides. Thankfully, they will not bother us any more. 
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| [2 March 1939] Bad news from the north this time. The Mensheviks of Georgia have overrun the Armenians two days ago. They are not Muslims like us, but they also hated the Ottomans with passion, and they are indeed better neighbours than the cursed godless Mensheviks. |
| [3 March 1939] A new attack on Malatya was ordered this morning at dawn - 7 o'clock [local time]. A strong number of Peshmerga was organised for this offensive, despite subordinate reports that some units are not organised enough nor do not have the ample amount of supplies and ammunition for the offensive – I gave the order regardless. The prospect of the offensive is bright as I imagined it. Those two Ottoman divisions won't stand a chance. 
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| [22 March 1939] Malatya was overrun easily. However, our push towards Kayseri was bogged down. Some reports we received have finally shed light on our inability to create a breakthrough; the war-torn disputed areas of Gaziantep and Malatya has their infrastructure in ruins, caused by both sides. Supplies couldn't bolster our divisions stationed there properly. In the north, we have conducted another attack. Hopefully, this would greatly destabilise the Anatolian line and would lead to more exploitations. |
| [4 April 1939] The Ottoman delegations have contacted Mosul and wishes to broke a separate peace from the Axis Alliance. I was not present on the meeting, but I received information that the Sublime Porte is willing to concede to our initial claims in exchange for access to their southern lands, but our diplomats were hesitant and pushed for more: all lands under our control with Kayseri, Sivas, and Adana. The negotiations was for nothing, except that this gave our leaders more confidence. | 
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| [15 April 1939] Throughout [March], we have failed to crack the Ottoman defences; and throughout [April], the Ottoman have unleashed its might offensive against us. This is the first time they conducted one since their northern offensive during the opening days of the war. The despicable Ottomans have cracked huge holes on our lines and pushed back our forces from Malatya and Elazig. It was my early orders for retreat and our subordinate commanders' skilful handling of our troops that prevent this defeat into a rout. It is my excellence that also prevented the Ottomans from reverse all of our hard-won gains. Counter-attacks and stout defences under my leadership have stopped the Turkish tide from enveloping us. Now, I have ordered a grand offensive to Malatya once again. Clearly, Kurdistan cannot win without me. 
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| [25 April 1939] We have crushed the Anatolian line. God is great! A Climber division in Elazig was trapped with no hope of escape. Turkish rescue attempts were made but they all failed. God willing, we will push them more to keep the momentum going. |
| [20 June 1939] As I expected, the victorious Peshmerga continues the general advance along Anatolia, crushing the puny Ottomans where ever we engage them! Ankara is open for us to take! However, the staunch defenders up north needs to be resolve before we advance west. |
| [5 July 1939] God is great! We received reports that our forces have captured Ankara! The Ottomans seem not the mount any more serious resistance from us. We shall be marching to Kostantiniyye, God willing. Who's to stop us now? No one! |
What is the percentage ratio of the Kurdish minority in the Sultanate of Kurdistan?
Thank you!
Haha! Yes! The Kurdish who speaks this..Central Asian language will be taught to speak our proper language!Eeeeexcellent!!! Glory for Kurdistan.
The new state will have to deal with the Turkish minority in some way, though. They must be assimilated into the great Kurdish nation!
I propose you pass a law banning the use of the Turkish language in public institutions, in particular the usage of the letters ö and ü. And you should decree that all official documents shall refer to the Turks as "Lowland Kurds".
I don't think so. I still have a beef with the Arab Axis. Persia has one of my core province. This will be a challenge!
I'm not sure. I've been trying to find references. The Ottoman demographic maps were unreliable because they lump all Muslims together as a single unit.What is the percentage ratio of the Kurdish minority in the Sultanate of Kurdistan?
That map is... weird. There are definitely no majority-Kurdish areas in Konya or Ankara provinces. All of the "majority Kurdish" areas west of Sivas are strange.Thank you!
Haha! Yes! The Kurdish who speaks this..Central Asian language will be taught to speak our proper language!
I don't think so. I still have a beef with the Arab Axis. Persia has one of my core province. This will be a challenge!
I'm not sure. I've been trying to find references. The Ottoman demographic maps were unreliable because they lump all Muslims together as a single unit.
This one is good, but I'm not sure about the date. So I'm making a not-so-smart guess of 55% Kurdish, 25% Arab, 15% Turkish, 5% Armenian.
I'm not sure. I've been trying to find references. The Ottoman demographic maps were unreliable because they lump all Muslims together as a single unit.
This one is good, but I'm not sure about the date. So I'm making a not-so-smart guess of 55% Kurdish, 25% Arab, 15% Turkish, 5% Armenian.
