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Chapter One: Road to War
Episode VII - A Telephone from Berlin
Although during Papal audience in Vatican on 24th December of 1938 Pope Julius tried to calm the Christians gathered in Piazza San Pietro and assure that bloody wars all over the world will end once the Christian world will unite in its prayers, he could not fool himself, his advisors, cardinals and generals.
The dark clouds are gathering en masse all over The Old Continent. It will not take long before the darkness will rain death upon the Europe and soon rest of the mankind.
Officialy Holy See condemned both Marxist and imperialist forces which were sowing seeds of conflicts from America to Middle East, saying that all the world problems can be answered, if humanity will return to old moral values and deny demons of the Weltkrieg.
However, Innitzer knew his Italy will too join the bloody contest soon. But to make your enemy vulnerable, you must pose as vulnerable one too.
In fact Italian industry was producing weaponry and various military equipment at one of the greatest paces in the world, continuously supplying new Legions since 1936. In the shadow of Papal condemnations of war and hostility one of the finest death machines has been created.
"It will not take long now..." - Innitzer said once to second-in-command, Chief of Staff, Pietro Badoglio. - "Have your eyes opened for the day we are waiting for is coming closer and closer..."
"Preparation is the key..."
Soon Innitzer's thoughts seemed to become real. After a relatively pointless and usual argument between Romanians and Bulgarians concerning territory of Dobrudja the former tried to snatch it by force and the latter decided to openly declare war.
Although Bulgaria itself would probably be strong enough to repel and destroy radical Iron Guards, soon its main enemy, Serbia, followed the suit and attacked exposed eastern part of Bulgaria, quickly arriving at the gates of Sofia and seizing it.
Large Bulgarian Tsardom is the best example of why artificial political order set up by Germans can not work in a long-term and thus spark the hostilities again.
By virtually strenghtening his allies and punishing his enemies, he made his enemies weak - but not defeated - and so after a mere two decades from the German victory the Europe crumbles anew.
A War to End All Wars...he.
In May of 1939 Innitzer's plan of military expansion could finally be considered finished. In April Fourteenth (Marche II) Legion has been formed and in May Fifteenth (Tuscan II) followed. Also, Second Umbrian Legion received remaining cavalry units, thus expanding Federation cavalry force to six divisions.
Even if according to War Council Federation was ready to whitstand any European conflict in its defensive positions in Alps, Innitzer insisted to carry on with the expansion of military. In fact it was not only benefiting the military, as Italian industrial output has been growing constantly and unemployment dropped down.
Enormous build-up required enormous sources. In the end, everyone could benefit for it.
Thanks to all of this on 1st June of 1939 Italian Army reached size of almost half million of soldiers, grouped in 47 divisions.
But it would not be wise to lose the momentum as Herr Innitzer has stated. Militarization fully entered second phase, which is meant to end around Summer of 1941.
"We could always use some reserves, in case of unexpected circumstances...for we cannot foresee what is His will, what task will we encounter while protecting His flock...whoever refuses to see the evil forces creeping behind our backs...might be one of those who will succumb to them first..." - Innitzer replied to one of cardinals who openly opposed further militarization.
A long June session of War Council has finally ended. Sunlight has finally breached darkness of small windows located atop of the Gothic tower.
The old, forgotten church, somewhere far away from Firenze remained the secret place of War Council since the day when Innitzer called for intervention in Ausgleich War.
A distant place known to no one. Where a man spared from the daily problems could rest his soul and focus on serving God.
However, it was that day when a long-lasting peace came to an end.
Attendants of Council were preparing to leave after having long debate which started last evening. Everyone was prepared to leave, when a telephone from Vatican called.
"What is that?" - tired Innitzer asked the telephonist.
"My Lord...a telephone...to you..."
"Hm? This early? From who?"
"...from Berlin."
...
Innitzer looked towards shady windows and smiled gloomily.
Fin.
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I am quite bad at creating suspense, you have to forgivings.
But I am exceptionally good at spreading the wrath so you gotta be amused one day.
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@Asalto
Well, I hath hearth a lot of bad things about Soviet equipment and inventions. In the Place I Used To Be there was a heated debate once whether T-34 is absolutely geniale or wrong.
I don't really know, I'm not that interested in tanks.
@Finnische
To be absolutely honest I haven't been looking at it...gotta check the screenshots folder...
*Elevator Music*
...well...I'd rather not want to talk about them...Both got steamrolled hard.
@nachopontmercy & Milites
Apparently Canada's AI is surprisingly good at amphibious assaults in BETA 3. In a few games I had I saw them landing in France and in Ireland even if annexed by UoB. So, if Canada won't do anything again, I doubt UoB will move its ass...they only land in Freetown and Morocco in my games
@Nein
I hate to kill suspense there, but you're vastly overrating AI on this one
@Enclave
How could one never played KR? Go do it NOW.
Well, unnecessary aggressiveness and violence are my forte, so...you know.
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Damn, there are loads of you all over the place. Prepare yourselves then, the madness is coming!
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Is there a gearing bonus associated with the production of your AAR updates? They seem to be coming faster and faster!
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Finally got to read the whole thing. Very funny and well made, and not in the least as silly as I thought it would be Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Chapter One: Road to War
Episode VIII - Day of Infamy
It had to happen at some point.
A Day, which will live in Infamy.
On 17th June French Central Comitee issued an ultimatum to German Empire, one of the most blatant ultimatums issued in the history of mankind.
German Empire was to cede all rightfully French territories to Commune, to free all the workers and proletariate of occupied Mitteleuropa nations, and to unban Communist Party, then call for an election in which German proletariate will decide on its own what is the best for Germany.
A fallacy worth lunatics like Marxists. But to keep your people blind, you need to keep this play going, to create an illusion needed to maintain control.
But no more! Blood for the blood king! French proletariate goes on the war again!
Didn't they take the power just when they lost last time to prevent France from a complete collapse?
Never trust them Marxists. They want you to play their game. Do not underestimate them however - their tanks are quite a rapid death devices. Rump Belgian state surrendered after mere eleven days of fighting.
So, the time has come to face our enemies and liberate people from the Red Menace.
War Council didn't left its headquarter until next day. Innitzer called for a secret partial mobilization, also issued a decree for all military regions to gather additional supplies needed in case the worst will happen.
Demon spawn is a sneaky one however; it knows we are ready to eradicate the sinister, that we are literally waiting at the Gates of Hell to break in and extenguish the demon.
We have to make the worst happen, for a better good. For the future! That is what Herr Innitzer said, and as a Guardian of Light he himself know what is good and righteous thing to do.
Italian Army has been fully deployed along southern and western border. On 26th June Pietro Badoglio dispatched last orders needed to commence plans "Etrusco" and "Galileo".
On 27th June Tenth Tyrranean Legion and Marina del Nord arrived to Firenze. Preparations for an amphibious part of "Etrusco" have begun immediately.
On 28th June Innitzer met with Otto von Habsburg and Franz von Papen somewhere in Trento. Otto promised to not act against Papacy - he knew that once Italy falls, Red Wave will flood and exterminate Habsburgs. Von Papen promised to negotiate with Kaiser about secret military aid for Italians once unevitable will happen.
On 29th June Pietro Badoglio's corps rebased to Annecy, just a few kilometres from French border. New artillery pieces have been brought to reinforce forts in Piemonte. Around midday Innitzer announced that he wants to see people of Rome in Piazza San Pietro next day.
We need to pray together, for all the souls that perished and will perish in this mad war of liars and oligarchs, trying to exploit weakness of a man to their own needs! - Innitzer's appeal has been repeated by all Italian radios every hour, also his speech in Rome was to be transmitted live next day.
Day of Infamy...
"It does not matter if we will perish along with Satan, it is our duty to spread and defend Christianity against all threats, even the deadliest ones!"
"Our sacrifice is needed for the future of this world, intoxicated with demonic ideologies and greed of monarchs!"
"There is no need to be afraid of marching with Army of God, for whoever devotes his fate to Him and is ready to sacrifice his life for the sake of His Victory will be rewarded in Heaven!"
"Like my precedessors were calling from this place for Crusades against Saracens occupying The Holy Land, I am calling you for Crusade to save the World from Satanic incursions!"
"Marxism is a wild and devious enemy, thus we cannot hold our backs and refer to rules of the past, for the enemy is not going to honor them! This war is the total one, to eradicate the sin once and for all!"
"DO YOU WANT THE TOTAL WAR AGAINST MARXISM?!"
[video=youtube;-3dcghTvHc0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3dcghTvHc0[/video]
Excellent....most excellent...
Fin.
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@Mkoll13
Indeed! I just finished first line, so now you got to wait ten days...hopefully I'll speed up now.
@Winner
The weirdest fact is that at first I really wanted to make it into a light-hearted AAR of lolz, but since I am prone to cheap demagogy and idealism and mad characters I ended up there.
I like it more this way too
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Too lazy to edit two screenshots. That's so much like me...
But here a chapter one ends and chapter two - bloody war - begins. How will Innitzer and his people fare against the demons? Will they even survive this demonic onslaught?
Do you want the total war too? Thanks to my friend Lothar for putting dat little vidya for me.
Let's find out soon! (either soon or, if I will get lazy again, then a bit later).
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You will be forgiven if you join the ranks of blessed American Union State. Praise the Lord, pass the ammunition and regularly listen to afternoon radio program of Father Coughlin.
Chapter Two: The Eighth Crusade
Episode IX - Ride of The Innitzer
Pope Julius IV's Official War Anthem
A new Weltkrieg, although commonly expected by Europeans - especially in France and Germany - was still a shock for all parties involved. Mighty Kaiser and First Secretary managed to reveal only a few of their new, fendish tricks - like massive armoured spearheads, waves of light air support bombers devastating infantry or the heavier ones, able to turn a big European city into pile of ashes in a few minutes.
While Innitzer had no access to most of this devastating arsenal, he did his best to prepare Federation for the Doomdsay. Although army's equipment was often a bit outdated and not all generals were familiar with modern rules of battlefield, sheer determination and strategy were on Papists side.
Pope ordered the beginning of offensive in south right after calling for total war in Piazza San Pietro. There was no time to waste - surprise offensive without motorized forces could still be a shocking one, if executed properly. Generals in charge of "Etrusco" were not a military prodigies, but certainly they were competent to fulfill Innitzer's orders. First artillery shells were shot against Republican positions barely three minutes after official declaration of Crusade.
However, even Julius wasn't sure what awaits his soldiers down south. Although society there was known to be living on the brink of starvation, constantly invigilated and fully controlled by Communist regime, there was no way to predict how will locals react against Papists. Can their army potentially stop Federation? Even the likes of Russian Tsars, who exploited their people inhumanly were able to form formidable armies.
This question has been answered for a first time when Tirreno Legion embarked in Sicilia and entered western city of Palermo. Local Marxist militias tried to hold off Papists for a while, but eventually they got butchered. At first civilians refrained from joining the battle, but once it was finished they instantly went outside to greet General Lisi and his Legion.
Freedom! Freedom for Sicilia! Three Hoorays for Pope Julius the Great! Tirreno Legion and Italian Navy were prepared for this scenario by Innitzer himself: instantly after warm welcome, navy unloaded countless amount of civilian goods desperately needed in the South. If there was anyone who was not cheering for General Lisi and Pope earlier, now he most likely did.
True colours of Socialist Republic were fully known to Papists after a week: make-up militias were surrendering instantly. Workers and Peasants Army of Italy had not much to give. Second Marche Legion broke through Pescara on 10th August and continued its advance towards Foggia and then Napoli. On 16th August Anzio was retaken after three years and its liberators moved straight towards Republic's capital as well. While the plan of encircling Monte Cassino and other fortresses was already in motion and Tenth Legion entered Messina, the fate of Republic was nearly sealed...
Operation 'Etrusco' was going exceptionally good so far. It seemed that, surprisingly, Legions participating in it will be done in a month - exactly as long as Innitzer had planned. Then they'll get redeployed to Piemonte and waiting game against Marxist Giant will begin for good...
Franco-Italian front saw little to no action. Most of French forces were already sent north to stand against Kaiser's dogs - although Belgium was seized, Germans already redeployed their strongest forces there. Second Weltkrieg could begin in earnest. French only pushed Pietro Badoglio from Chambery, and even calling it "pushing back" gives Marxist too much credit (which they will never deserve anyway). Badoglio retreated from Savoia and based his Legion in Torino, from where he could take command of this sole Alpine Festung. French had not enough forces to break through Piemonte, and Italians...
...they had time. The reinforcements would be there soon anyway, as great news were reaching Badoglio's headquarter. On 21st August Gaeta has fallen, the next day Campobiasso followed. Main Republican strongholds - including Monte Cassino - were cut away from capital, supplies and any chance to get away from Papists. Napoli was defended only by a friction of remaining Republican forces. Tenth Legion fully liberated Sicilia and now, with locals help, attempted crossing the strait and attacked Reggio de Calabria from surprise...
One does not simply stand against Ride of The Innitzer.
Fin.
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And with this I can officially say that I am Paradox #1 Laziest Fool To Ever Grace This Forum.
How long was it? I don't even want to know.
The point is, my FtG Poland AAR is coming to an end shortly, but I need to plan some things there, and since I wanted to write some AARers, I decided Innitzer is the way to go (again, lol).
I just don't want to leave dat nice 159 screenshots I have in my AAR folder to sit there and wait forever. I guess.
Everytime I finally get myself to write an update I am extremely surprised with how easy was that.
Hopefully I'll finish it now, at least make use of that screenshot supplies I have...
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@Davis
And he's coming for you! Better hide yourself in one of those Swedish forests!
@NikephorosSonar
Well, I am a mad tengristi-inspired Internet philisopher man leading the way-too-radical Papacy to world domination, so I guess being Protestante ain't that bad
@Nein
No, no, that's not the point. They are all equal, point is, Innitzer has One Vision that he has to fulfill, and well, they only live to make it happen...
@Asalto
Passing ammunition is fine, but dropping
@nachopontmercy
Yeah! There will be no mercy! (See what I did there? lol).
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Until the next time, hopefully relatively soon
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Wow, just last night I was reading this AAR and thinking, that it is such a shame that awesome AARs like this die away...
Glad you're back!
Glad you're back!
For twenty years Italia, after suffering horrendous loss at hands of Central Powers in First Weltkrieg, remained split in two rivalring entities - Papal-led Federation up north, strictly controlled by Mitteleuropa in 20s and Communist Republic, based in southern Italy and Sicilia. For twenty years...
Twenty days after Federation joined the war, Papal Army was already at the outskirts of Napoli. Liberation and freedom was waiting for Neapolitans and all Southerners and Pope was about to bring it to them.
Socialist Republic's officials already deemed resistance worthless. Heads of this whole Marxist clique - Palmiro Togliatti and Benito Mussolini were already rumored to leave Naples and head to Marseille, where their French allies would "take care" of them. There was no real resistance, as most Republican forces were surrendering immediately when freed from Red supervision. Many units were simply rising against political comissaries - sent by Central Comitee to "maintain high morale and ideological purity".
Last words from Comrade Togliatti to Southerners were transmitted by radio on 23rd August. Supposedly civilians were called to defend Naples, which soon was to be reinforced by fifty thousands Italians and French allies.
Neither came there and in the end only two thousands soldiers(!) tried to defend city from Third Legion. City surrendered after three hours and citizens of Napoli flooded the streets to greet Papal warriors.
Six days later, on 29th August, reserve units of Etrusco Operation attacked mountainous fortresses on the border. With no food, ammunition and will to fight for their already fallen oppressor, garrisons there surrendered without a fight.
On 1st September Tenth Legion crossed Strait of Messina and appeared in Reggio di Calabria. This feat would not be possible without Navy's support, which defeated Republican navy twice. According to Federation's intelligence, on 2nd September Republican Army HQ called for evacuation of all forces to France. Admiral Campioni was preparing to top this glorious victory with onslaught of Marxists in Messina Strait. This time however main French Mediterranean Fleet left its base in Toulon for once to escort fleeing navy. Campioni tried his best, however, one of navy's prides - battleship Leonardo da Vinci had been sunk by overwhelming French force.
"It was to be expected." - Innitzer responded calmly during War Council meeting in his secret Gothic church in Tuscany. "Campioni completed his task, so he can return to Firenze now."
The last act of Second Risorgimento War was the battle of Taranto, from where Marxist officials and generals were still fleeing to France. A lone People's Guard division was annihilated in no time.
After 38 days of concentrated, rapid assault against crippling Red Italy, Operation 'Etrusco' has ended with complete success. Pope Innitzer was most impressed with the fact that Legions involved in operation fulfilled his best case plan and subdued Marxists in less than forty days.
On 11th September of 1939, after elimination of last resistance pockets Holy See officially proclaimed annexation of Socialist Italian Republic. In his speech Innitzer stated that "as long as future of Europe is uncertain" Papacy will take control of new provinces in the south, organized in Papal duchies of Calabria, Benevento, Apulia, Napoli and Sicilia.
The first to congratulate the victory over Marxists were Innitzer's fellow Kaisers from Germany and Austria. While Otto limited his congratulations to just a short note of Italian bravery and need to counter anti-Christian threats, Wilhelm was somewhat weirdly excited about this victory. He invited Innitzer, notabene Austrian cardinal to Berlin, offered organizing Itlaian-German victory parade...
First month of war was enough to break poor Kaiser. Enemies whom he bested and claimed superiority over once also wanted to follow France and reclaim what their considered theirs. And indeed Reich's weakness could be seen in these days easily. At first Germans didn't react to Russian coup and sneaky takeover of White Ruthenia. Chancellor von Papen simply "accepted will of Ruthenian people" when a parliament in Minsk, encircled by Russian paramilitaries voted for unification with Russia.
France and Russia both proved that Mitteleuropa is slowly falling on its knees. A week later Japanese Empire, humilliated during First Weltkrieg and then during German intervention in China decided to act when it was possible. Japanese ultimatum has been refused by Kaiser and war in the Far East has started. A week later combined British-Swedish fleet approached and bombarded Aalborg.
Second Weltkrieg was getting more and more interesting minute after minute.
Whether Germans will have any forces to spare for any of new fronts, it remains highly questionable.
After successful ending of Etrusco Innitzer ordered most of his Legions to be rebased North. With new reinforcements for Badoglio's Wall in Piemonte and slowly approaching autumn - and then winter - Franco-Italian border would be completely safe. No sane general would ever decide to attack mountainous forts packed with thousands of soldiers.
But we know that Marxists are not sane people and with Satan's help they might open Gates of Hell so better stay tuned and observe French moves.
Phoney war continued on land, but not on the sea. One of British fleets arrived to Toulon and immediately was dispatched to harass Italian coastal cities. Bombardments of Pisa from 11th and 17th September ravaged its port and harmed Italian Navy badly. Innitzer agreed that there is no reason to waste ships like that and Admiral Campioni led whole navy to safe harbour in Venice. The ships were safe, but British airplanes were patrolling and bombarding coast of Tuscany and Corsica consistently.
Innitzer, he knew it would happen anyway. The solution was simple: abandon the coast and move to central Italy, or even better - enlist in army and take your revenge soon!
Rest of September and October were silent. Except of occassional British raids, no fighting was going on. Pietro Badoglio with 35 divisions under his command was drawing up a bigger plan of breaking through Alps next spring. Admiral Campioni remained in Venice and supervised repairs of his precious ships. Innitzer was rarely leaving his secret church's tower, reflecting upon war events and brainstorming all possible strategies and outcomes that could decide about Papacy's victory or defeat.
And fighting in Westfront was reaching its apogee. Demons of Verdun and Somme returned again to roam through the land and plunge disaster. French surprise offensive through Belgium have completely failed and bogged down. Bloody showdown, which costed each side thousands of lives each day was consuming a lot of cannon fodder. There was never enough meat to feed to this death machine and eventually both German and French divisions were ending up completely obliterated.
Mutually assured destruction of both hated systems is something Innitzer hoped for the most...
Fin.
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Oh, look, I am on fire. But I have nothing better to do, so why not Innitzer?
@Nein
Yeah, I would hate to run for that VP in Palermo and delay the victory for too long. Landing in Sicilia made this war around two-three weeks shorter.
@Finnische
Well, hello sire. No worry, I still have enough time to kill this AAR again, and return again, and stop again, and return, and stop...so don't get your hopes high sire.
@Legolas
Well, hell yeah they are, who doesn't like total military destruction of universe? It's what we all need!
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Hopefully the Socialists win so you can crusade against them without pesky issues like a legitimate monarchy in the way.
When I played as Italy I'm not sure who I went with as HOS, but I took down the SRI and ensured the victory of Germany and all that is good and holy over the godless Socialists I think I was on my own and not in an alliance because I remember ending up with a lot of French territory (but not enough to release any meaningful puppets). I remember giving most of my non-core territories to Germany so they could give them to their French puppets. Then I quit.
When I played as Italy I'm not sure who I went with as HOS, but I took down the SRI and ensured the victory of Germany and all that is good and holy over the godless Socialists
I think I was on my own and not in an alliance because I remember ending up with a lot of French territory (but not enough to release any meaningful puppets). I remember giving most of my non-core territories to Germany so they could give them to their French puppets. Then I quit.
Liberation of Taranto (7th September) was the last event of short War of Unification. In a mere thirty eight days Papal Legions eradicated Communist demons and brought liberty to opressed Christians in South. The idea of Italian unity forged in 19th Century was badly damaged by post-Weltkrieg events and most of Southerners would rather not unite in one state with North again. It was a icon of Pope Julius, The Steel Pope who pledged to defend Christianity from Marxist and Imperialist threats with his life that forged a new, unbreakable bond between Catholics from all Italia.
On 21st September delegation of Church authorities from South visited Pope in Rome. General Lisi and his soldiers from Tenth Legion - Liberators of Sicilia - marched through Rome all the way to Vatican, where Innitzer thanked them for their dedication to God and extraordinary performance during Unification War. Tenth Legion was the first to enter Socialists territory, not knowing what to expect. Also, their unexpected landing in Sicilia, behind Republic's lines surely harmed Socialist Army's morale the most.
"May God bless you for a thousand years, Warriors of Corsica and Sardinia, for you were the first to fight against Atheist Regime of Naples and you were the first to liberate the troubled Southern lands!" - Innitzer welcomed General Lisi and his soldiers on Piazza San Pietro in Vatican.
Second Risorgimento Act was officially signed on 18th November of 1939. For next three years South was to be under complete Papal control, organized into five Papal Duchies of Calabria, Benevento, Apulia, Napoli and Sicilia - all being part of Papal Kingdom of Two Sicilies. Military laws were extended on all five of them - Innitzer hoped they'll all rise one Legion each until Autumn of 1940. Until the end of Weltkrieg Duchies were under control of Papal Cardinal-Governor, appointed by Pope himself.
"It is a great day, Day of Unification! However we might not forget that Enemies of God are still reigning in Europe, and there can be no peace until they exist!"
Italian Federation gained an important momentum and Innitzer was unlikely to let it go easily...
Out of six Legions which took part in Operation 'Etrusco', only one (Fifteen, "Romagna II") was sent to reinforce Badoglio's Alpine Wall immediately. Innitzer hoped to send some more forces, but British and French navies remained a serious threat. When Innitzer's headquarter was informed about British landing in Marrakech. To defend from potential Marxist amphibious invasions, Innitzer had to leave five legions in central and southern Italy to make sure not even one heretic will invade God's domain.
With arrival of Fifteenth Legion Alpine Wall was counting 35 divisions (twelve legions in total). At the other side of mountains French had more or less similar amount of divisions. Although French had technological advantage, conducting any military action there would be a suicide for them. There was no need for taking unneccesary risk, when reinforcements are needed in Alsace and Wallonia so badly...
On 14th November Balkan League concluded its punitive war against Bulgaria. Bulgarians had no chance to stop both Serbians and Romanians at once. Although Balkan League promised to restore "independent" Bulgarian state, Papal observators are expecting occupation to last for a few months.
In the Age of Weltkriegs there is nothing more satisfactory than victory over most hated enemy and freedom to take the most harsh kind of revenge. This plague will continue ravaging the world, until the Pope himself won't react against it.
Innitzer was not bothered will Balkans anyway. A few weeks later, on 11th December, British forces carried out naval invasion on Corsica. There were no Italian forces there and island was lost easily.
It was not a surprise for a Pope, who already calculated loss of Corsica into his greater plan. Whether the occupant is lenient or rampant, it did not bothered Innitzer in the slightest.
As long as everything was according to his plans, nothing else mattered.
Soon after loss of Corsica winter has started for good. General Badoglio reported success of Operation Gallileo - border remained intact and moreover French were slowly leaving for a Western Front...
French Commune has been proclaimed by a Communist and Syndycalist revolutionaries, who were unhappy about post-war developments in French Republic. First Weltkrieg has been lost badly and Germans attained the world domination - only thing that Revolution wanted to achieve was freedom, peace and prosperity...
...twenty years later it appeared to be in almost the same position as Third Republic...
...Fall Blau, a German decisive offensive in France started on 17th January of 1940. On paper forces seemed to be equal, however first clashes of 1940 proved that Commune was running out of steam.
After twenty years of militarization French Commune was able to attack for three months only...with start of Fall Blau initiative was in German hands now. After capturing and securing Rheims Germans were about hundred kilometres from Paris again. Successful offensive in Southern Wallonia put French forces in Belgium in grave danger...
"Excellent. Most excellent..." - Innitzer responded to a Cardinal-General of Military Intelligence.
The same day Innitzer called General Badoglio and congratulated for successful leading of Operation Gallileo.
"I require you to move out of Alpine Wall as soon as the winter is gone." - he added - "General, from now on you are in charge of Carthago Operation."
"...Carthago? I do not recall this one...what is the goal of Carthago, My Excellence?"
"Paris."
"Erm...What am I to do with Paris?"
"The same thing Romans did with Carthage."
Fin.
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@Gukpa
Yeah, I always appreciate some more IC and cores for me
@Nein
And another one! Three updates in two days? Okay, I am overproductive right now...I'll be back with new episode next month.
@NikephorosSonar
Yeah, it's better to not get into Germany's alliance. Sometimes you end up in some weird wars. The Papacy stands alone!
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Until next time.
Great progress,keep it up.Be interesting to see,how you will unite italian minority lands from Swiss and Austria,and how you will expand colonies in north Africa