Baldwin needs to stop cramping your style. I don't even see why you should allow the cur to even rule an inch of Dutch colony.
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SovietAmerika: I gave up the Dutch Colonies since I would not be able to defend Indonesia against Japan in War. I eagerly await a more compromising British Prime Minister.
Thundergate:
- Crabbé commanded Marshal Ney's cavalry charge around La Haye Sainte at Waterloo. He was also a Belgian from Brussels.
I was wondering if those viewing this could help me out with What HOI2 Goverment Modern Countries have today regarding their Goverment. Thanks, Update will be out soon.
Thundergate:
- Crabbé commanded Marshal Ney's cavalry charge around La Haye Sainte at Waterloo. He was also a Belgian from Brussels.I was wondering if those viewing this could help me out with What HOI2 Goverment Modern Countries have today regarding their Goverment. Thanks, Update will be out soon.
Part 1-Chapter 6: The Start of Operation Crabbé
February 5, 1936-Briefing Room
February 5, 1936-Briefing Room
“With the threat of Civil War in Belgium and it spreading over our borders into France, I have ordered that the French Army, Navy and Airforce move into Belgium, using Force where necessary. We will also perform a similar action in Luxembourg where the violence has already spread. The French Third Republic thus, at 0:00 Hours, February 5,1936, Declares War on the Kingdom of Belgium and the Duchy of Luxembourg. We will be joined by the Allied Alliance. Thank You.”
Ignoring Reporters begging for answers, Lebrun left the room smiling. It was all up to Maurice, Victor and Darlan now.
France has Declared War On Luxembourg and Belgium.
Same Day- Belgian War Room
Paul van Zeeland was shocked and confused. Was what he had just heard a mistake? He started to talk when he heard planes-as he looked out a window all he saw were French Bombers. He did not have much time to say anything, for within minutes the Belgian government was mostly dead, much like Belgium.
Same Day-Carrier Group Béarn, Coast of Flanders
Francois Darlan watched as plane after plane left for Belgian Ports-Ghent, Antwerp, Brugge and others. It was Darlan’s job to eliminate the small Belgian Navy, and cut off the Belgian Kongo from Belgium itself. He would do this using two groups of Submarines, one of which had already come into contact off the coast of Nigeria with parts of the Belgian Navy. Intelligence had informed him the entire Belgian Navy would be home in Belgium, none of it in the Belgian Kongo.
Still, the plan seemed to be going well so far. Darlan walked over to a map of Operation Crabbé, put together by the General Staff under de Tassigny.
Operation Crabbé
The Plan was simple. Four Infantry Armies of six Infantry Divisions each would simply move in and occupy all of Belgium. Meanwhile five Squadrons of Tactical Bombers would bomb any Belgian ground troops who put up resistance. Four Squadrons of Interceptors would also provide cover and gain control of the sky. Finally two divisions of Light Tanks would form the main drive towards Brussels and Antwerp. 4 Cavalry and a few Infantry divisions would also move in on the Belgian Kongo.
The plan was perfect, and would help modernize all three branches of the French Armed Forces. Darlan looked out on the deck of his carrier, as planes took off. A New Order was forming.
A Few Hours Later- Situation Room
Lebrun, Sarraut, Gamelin and Salengro were in the Situation room when the first news arrived. The Second Infantry Army had successfully defeated the army of Luxembourg, while Darlan’s Carrier had attacked the Belgian Ports… to find no ships of the Belgian Navy there. As Lebrun and Sarraut turned to Salengro, Head of Intelligence, they found he had already fled the room.
Lebrun turned to an aide. “Tell Darlan to stay where he is and Blockade all of Belgium.”
The Invasion has Begun!
February 8, 1936-Situation Room
Lebrun smiled as he read report after report, as did Sarraut. The Belgian Army had been on the German Border, and had been caught off guard. Two Tank divisions had already reached Brussels, the government fleeing through Germany and Italy to the Belgian Kongo. Battles had erupted in the Ardennes and Namur, crucial to outflanking the Belgian Army. The British and French Air Force had bombed many factories and ground positions. Four divisions of Cavalry were already preparing in Senegal for an Invasion of the Kongo.
Operation Crabbé was going perfectly. Now all that remained was the Surrender of the Belgian Army and Victory in Wallonia and in the Kongo. Germany was silent, but would this last?
The Frontline and Battles on February 8.
I will have another update out tommorow.
I again ask for help: What type of Hoi2 governments do modern countries have?
There are rewards for those who help!
I again ask for help: What type of Hoi2 governments do modern countries have?
There are rewards for those who help!
Most of Europe, America, and East Asia are Social Liberal, while most of Africa and the Middle East would probably be Fascist or National Socialist. China, Laos, Vietnam, and Cuba would be Leninist or Stalinist with a possible LWR Venezuela.
I have decided to instead write a larger update or two for Monday. This will allow me to play ahead and have updates ready to post sooner. I promise that the next countries to be invaded shall be revealed.... now! The Netherlands and Switzerland!
Part I-Chapter VII: Blitzkrieg Stopped
February 9,1936-Situation Room.
February 9,1936-Situation Room.
Maurice Gamelin, Chief of the French Army, stood next to a large map of Belgium, showing the progress of the French advance into the country. “The I. Armored Corps has reached Brussels, and the 4. Infantry Army is racing to catch up from Mons. Luxembourg has been occupied by the 3. Infantry Army, as I reported to you shortly ago. Finally Ghent is in the hands of the elite Army of the Alps.”
Lebrun nodded-he was still concerned with the Germans. “Very well and how do the battles in Arlon, Namur and Antwerp go? Success here crucial to Operation Crabbé crossing the Meuse River.”
Sarraut, along with the other cabinet ministers present-Denain, Flandin and Salengro- nodded their heads in agreement.
Gamelin struggled to speak, so simply handed Lebrun a folder with a few papers. What Lebrun saw caused him to go into a tirade, lasting for several minutes. Salengro, thinking he had done something wrong again, fled the room.
France had been defeated at Namur and Arlon, but had won at Antwerp.
Finally calming himself down, Lebrun spoke with authority and confidence to Gamelin. “I want all armies to halt or stop at where they are going to dig in. I also want the 15. Infantry Army to be brought up from the Maginot Line to defend Metz. One all units are dug in the Air force will bomb the Belgian Army, weakening them for a final offensive. Accelerate the invasion of the Kongo as well.”
As Lebrun watched his staff and cabinet issue orders he was handed a folder by Flandin- there had been a Right-Wing Coup in Cuba. Did Flandin think he had the time for things like this?
February 14,1936-Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
“The country of Luxembourg is therefore at last annexed into the French Third Republic, which has been its destiny for many years-”
“COVER!” Lebrun was pushed to the ground by several bodyguards. This barrage by Belgian Artillery signaled the advance of a renewed, but failed offensive into the newest territory of the Third Republic-Luxembourg. Lebrun smiled as he stood up-Soon the Kongo would be his along with Belgium.
Luxembourg is finally French Territory-On To Belgium!
February 15, 1936-Presidential Study
Lebrun listened with growing concern to Minister of Security Marx Dormy. The chances of revolts inside of France was growing, with only 5 Divisions spread throughout France handle any. Lebrun was glad to be interrupted by his Chief of the Air Force.
“Victor, please sit. Marx, you may leave with that report and orders to bring two more divisions into France form Belgium.”
Victor began. “Sir, with all our Divisions now dug in, the air force is ready for the bombing of the Belgian Army. Gamelin also wants you to know that the Cavalry Divisions are on their way by ship the Kongo.”
Lebrun spoke confidently. “Start the Bombings-keep me updated. That is all”
As Victor left Lebrun thought about future invasions of countries like Switzerland and Spain. Would they be this hard as well?
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I am sorry to all those that have been viewng this AAR that it will be put on hold for the rest of this month and the beginning of September. Again, it will just be put on hold due to how busy I currently am. I promise that it will resume very soon.
I would also like thank all of those who have viewed this. This includes the following people who commented-
Soviet Amerika
Thundergate
Timmie0307
quaazi
Sudaxe
Again, thank you all. This aar will resume in September.
Merci et Bonne Chance!
-DesertFox1871
I would also like thank all of those who have viewed this. This includes the following people who commented-
Soviet Amerika
Thundergate
Timmie0307
quaazi
Sudaxe
Again, thank you all. This aar will resume in September.
Merci et Bonne Chance!
-DesertFox1871
I am happy to say that A Second Napoleon and the Creation of the Modern World will be starting up on Spetember 25. Updates should be posted two times a week now, and I will write the date of the next update in my signature.
Thank You,
-DesertFox1871
Thank You,
-DesertFox1871
Thanks Zeldar 155! I know that I will at least have one more fan now- preparing some updates right now...Nice! Good luck creating the modern world!
Nice that this still continues! Keep up the good work...too bad my nation will not survive (the netherlands) but yeah, we need another Modern World...(those pesky French frogs...)
Tim
) Tim
The Netherlands will become a greater nation independent of France.... Soon... Eventaully.... when I don't need the I.C anymore after Germany. Or Russia. Or China. Or U.SNice that this still continues! Keep up the good work...too bad my nation will not survive (the netherlands) but yeah, we need another Modern World...(those pesky French frogs...
Tim
Thank you however for staying with this aar- I will have an update on Saturday to resume it again.
THIS AAR RESUMES TOMMOROW
LEBRUN,GAMELIN, SARRUAT-THEIR BACK
LEBRUN,GAMELIN, SARRUAT-THEIR BACK
PREPARE FOR A NEW & MODERN WORLD!!
-DesertFox1871
Zeldar155: You shall see that very soon!
Thundergate: Thanks for following this again. Lebrun certainly hopes to do better and live longer than Napololen II. ( He actuallly already has!)
Update should be up very soon. I also advise that you re-read Chapter VII before the next Chapter.
-DesertFox1871
Thundergate: Thanks for following this again. Lebrun certainly hopes to do better and live longer than Napololen II. ( He actuallly already has!)
Update should be up very soon. I also advise that you re-read Chapter VII before the next Chapter.
-DesertFox1871
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