Well, I've been playing HOI2 and lurking on the Paradox forums for a good while now, and I decided it was about time to do my own AAR. So here it is, with my favourite nation, Nationalist China. I'll try and make this a combination of story and gameplay, if all goes to plan.
1.3a Arma beta, Hard/Normal with CCIP. Enjoy.
A White Sun over Asia
January 1, 1936
The Republic of China, one of the world's great powers - on paper. Despite its millions of people, an enormous army, and a respectable industrial base, China is wracked by internal strife, division and corruption. The internationally recognised government in Nanjing controls barely half of Chinese historical lands, and unrest agitates a quarter of the state's population.
In 1936, the situation of China will begin to change, and not all for the better.
President Lin Sen sits at the head of the long table in the Nanjing Presidential Palace, whilst Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek paces the room.
The ministers of the Nationalist government fidget nervously in their seats.
"A new age for China begins today, gentlemen. The first item on the agenda is the state of our armed forces. It is clear that a new direction is needed. Minister Yan, your recommendations?"
"General, as I have told you, there is nothing that can be done until more supplies, more soldiers -"
Chiang cuts Yan Xishan off with a wave of his hand.
"Nonsense. More soldiers are useless without proper training and weapons and you know full well supplies are useless without proper supply distributions. All these are in a dismal state. I have increased funding for the arsenal at Hanyang and the National Machine Works, and the esteemed General von Falkenhausen is assisting our reformation of the NRA along modern lines."
The bespectacled German officer sitting on the sidelines nods approvingly.
The Generalissimo sighs. Yan Xishan is managing to drain enormous amounts of supplies and industry almost singlehandedly to strengthen his power base in Shanxi. Many would like to see him, and many others, tried for corruption and insubordination to the Chinese state, but China needs these men... for the time being.
"... which brings me to my next point," the Generalissimo mumbles to himself. "The production of our newest army is being put on hold. We are channeling all our available resources into implementing large-scale anti-corruption and aid programs. Our economy is severely crippled from corruption, nepotism and general unrest. The Kuomintang will enter February with the full backing of the Chinese people."
The ministers stop their fidgeting and stare at the Generalissimo, speechless, with the exception of President Lin, who nods approvingly.
"I have also asked General Zhang to improve training standards for our soldiers."
"The halt to military buildup does not mean we have gone soft. All available forces are being deployed to the northwest, to halt the CCP's expansion," Chiang spat.
"That's all for today."
The ministers shuffle out. This will be a year of change for the Middle Kingdom.
1.3a Arma beta, Hard/Normal with CCIP. Enjoy.
A White Sun over Asia
January 1, 1936
The Republic of China, one of the world's great powers - on paper. Despite its millions of people, an enormous army, and a respectable industrial base, China is wracked by internal strife, division and corruption. The internationally recognised government in Nanjing controls barely half of Chinese historical lands, and unrest agitates a quarter of the state's population.
In 1936, the situation of China will begin to change, and not all for the better.
President Lin Sen sits at the head of the long table in the Nanjing Presidential Palace, whilst Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek paces the room.
The ministers of the Nationalist government fidget nervously in their seats.
"A new age for China begins today, gentlemen. The first item on the agenda is the state of our armed forces. It is clear that a new direction is needed. Minister Yan, your recommendations?"
"General, as I have told you, there is nothing that can be done until more supplies, more soldiers -"
Chiang cuts Yan Xishan off with a wave of his hand.
"Nonsense. More soldiers are useless without proper training and weapons and you know full well supplies are useless without proper supply distributions. All these are in a dismal state. I have increased funding for the arsenal at Hanyang and the National Machine Works, and the esteemed General von Falkenhausen is assisting our reformation of the NRA along modern lines."
The bespectacled German officer sitting on the sidelines nods approvingly.
The Generalissimo sighs. Yan Xishan is managing to drain enormous amounts of supplies and industry almost singlehandedly to strengthen his power base in Shanxi. Many would like to see him, and many others, tried for corruption and insubordination to the Chinese state, but China needs these men... for the time being.
"... which brings me to my next point," the Generalissimo mumbles to himself. "The production of our newest army is being put on hold. We are channeling all our available resources into implementing large-scale anti-corruption and aid programs. Our economy is severely crippled from corruption, nepotism and general unrest. The Kuomintang will enter February with the full backing of the Chinese people."
The ministers stop their fidgeting and stare at the Generalissimo, speechless, with the exception of President Lin, who nods approvingly.
"I have also asked General Zhang to improve training standards for our soldiers."
"The halt to military buildup does not mean we have gone soft. All available forces are being deployed to the northwest, to halt the CCP's expansion," Chiang spat.
"That's all for today."
The ministers shuffle out. This will be a year of change for the Middle Kingdom.
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