1844-1848
At home, the union of England and Scotland is now solidified. In the West, over the Atlantic Ocean, brave British explorers forge ahead into the wilderness of North America, claiming vast tracts of land in the name of the Republic. To the South, in France, new defenses are installed on the border with France, ready for any new war. To the East in India, a new company- the British East India Company- installs itself in India, creating new treaties and deals with local leaders, securing valuable trade goods for Britannia's vast industrial empire.
Yet another War erupts between Prussia (by extension the North German Federation) and France. The North German Federation attempts to reclaim Elsass and Lothringen from France. Naturally, Britannia sends aid to the Germans.
The Northern Alliance, a pact between Sweden, North Germany and Britain is signed. Naturally, these three protestant powers align. Swedish ministers discuss plans for a unified Scandinavia, the Germans however were not too keen about this idea.
Overview of the war between North Germany, France and the Commonwealth.
Letter from the Minister Torstenson of Sweden to Lord Alexander-
Dear Lord Protector,
Sweden is being overwhelmed by liberal rebels, a liberal revolution here in Sweden could very easily overflow into other Protestant states, such as North Germany. For Europe to remain stable, I must request some assistance. A British intervention will send a clear message to the rebellious populations of Europe that any rebellions, protests or marches will be met with extreme force.
If you help us with this, Sweden will forever be in your debt.
Alexander obliges, and sends a task force of 21,000 men from Brittany to Stockholm, to engage a large rebel army, which retreats to a neighboring province.
"Our quest to restore Elsass and Lothringen to the German Reich has succeeded! I, President Goderich, have established a united Germany, a single Germany- a powerful Germany! However, the Reich is still surrounded by powerful enemies. Only until the inclusion of ALL the German lands shall Germany be strong enough to face its opponents." The speech is met by ferocious cheering from the expectant crowd. The flags of Germany, Austria and the Sudetenland fluttered in the breeze. Goderich knew what he had to do.
In Southern Europe, our Italian allies engage the Ottomans in a war for Sicily.
Premier Alberto requests naval help from Britain to break the blockade of Spanish ships.
Venetian nationalists rise up in the North of Italy, 33,000 men engage them.
Britannia needs manpower to develop its many colonies. Unfortunately for some, they will be providing the labor, whether they like it or not!
On the other side of the World, one of England's former colonies- Australia- holds a plebiscite to decide the fate of their country. A resounding 81% decide they wish to unite with Britain.
British troops take positions on the Hindustani border.
Result of the Italian-Ottoman War
A similar plebiscite is held in New Zealand, with similar results.
On the 17th of July, Britannia declares war on Hindustan.
East India Company troops assault Bombay. A new era in the history of India has begun.
To be continued...