[Forum Game] Cold War II

[Fosmothegreat]

United States of America
Once again our freedom fighting warriors are battling the forces of evil. We are pushing on in the name of freedom and democracy. The oppressed people living under Communist occupation in South Korea shall be freed, the Allied forces shall fight until the end. Yesterday, 05:55 AM, the US 8th Army, together with forces from other Allied countries, started operation "Cartwheel", they attacked the North Korean Army and broke the frontline, pushing to the 38th parallel. They fought bravely, and they succeeded in their mission. The North Korean Army was pushed notably back, close to the parallel. While we didn't manage to push them all the way back to the parallel, we've made significant damage to the North Korean Army, we will not give up before the aggressors have realized the mistake they have made, attacking freedom itself. We shall fight on until the end.
May freedom prevail.


Harry S. Truman
President of the United states
​

 

[awesomesauce47]

Even though I am not in this game, I am a huge fan of this type of format and game, nice and simple but effective and immersive

 

[EasternBloc]

The Fourth French Republic
The French Army has shown true pride for their glorious country, through hard fighting. But this is not a war against the Vietnamese, this is a war against communism. France shall stand tall against the Vietnamese communists, thus we will end this war for democracy and freedom. The victory in Thai Nguyen is merely a stepping stone for future French glory.
Vive le État du Vietnam, Vive la France!

However, due to our forces being occupied in Indochina, our support in the Korean War has been severely reduced, as we are devoting our resources to fight the dastardly Viet Minh. Thus we apologize for our lack of aid in the fight against the North Koreans.

-Vincent Auriol, President of the Fourth French Republic​

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Early 1952​

Thailand - Zhou Enlai, Foreign Minister of the People`s Republic of China, repeatedly visited the capital Bangkok in order to improve the relations between the PRC and the government of Thailand. The result was a treaty concerning mutual trade faciliations. It is believed, that that the PRC will now try to further strengthen its influence in southeast Asia.

Zhou Enlai​

Syria - Probably as a result of the strengthened ties to the Republic of France, the recent elections brought a distinctly conservative government to power, that gained 63% of the parliament seats.

Korea - After the successful conclusion of Operation "Cartwheel", both Allied and North Korean forces tried to improve the own situation. Despite heavy fighting north of Seoul, no nameable results were achieved.

DPRK soldiers during an assault north of Seoul​

Indochina - The Viet Minh, far from being beaten, started new assaults on the French positions north of Hanoi. But the French forces, especially the units of the Foreign Legion, could repel these attacks. On the other hand, they could not exploit this success. Hence the situation remains stable.

Colombia - During the last months, the MLPC started a massive operation to increase its influence in the country. Its offensive has to be seen as huge success, since the whole country south of Chafurray is now under control of the Rebel forces.

Tunisia - In early 1883, French forces, coming from Algeria, invaded and occupied Tunisia within three weeks, that became another French colony in northern Africa. Just two decades later, the first movements for the liberation of Tunisia began to appear, starting with the Jeunes Tunisiens in 1907. At the end of World War I, the Destur Party was founded, that split up in 1934 in a Islamist faction and a laicist one (Neo-Destur).

During World War II and the fighting between German and Allied forces, these movements supported the Allies, but expected to be rewarded with Independence after the war. First negotiations with Foreign Minister Robert Schuman failed in 1951. With the arrival of the resident-general Jean Marie Francois de Hauteclocque, the imprisonment of 150 members of the Destur Party and finally the murder of unionist Farhat Hached the situation escalated and an independence war has begun.

Egypt - With the beginning of World War I, British forces occupied Egypt and declared it to be a British protectorate. Already in early 1922 the British government issued the Declaration on Egypt, which granted independence to the country, although British forces remained in the country and the British government had several rights to intervene. Notwithstanding this, Sultan Fu`ad proclaimed himself King of Egypt.

King Faruq I​

In 1936, his son Faruq became King and the British forces left the country except for the Canal Zone. During World War II the country was occupied again, not least because of the alleged pro-german stance of King Faruq. After the war, the King was linked to several corruption scandals and the rampant mismanagement.

According to rumors, several officers of the military plan a coup to change this.

Historical Event - All players

The corrupt and incapable Egypt government is close to be overthrown. Will the major powers

- Deescalate the situation
- Escalate the situation

Any player may take part in this event and may spend any amount of budget points in it. Participating in this event DOES consume an action point.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Korea War (4th Turn - Draw)
Indochina Independence War (3rd Turn - Advantage France)
Tunisian Independence War (1st Turn - Draw)
Rebellion in Colombia (3rd Turn - Advantage Rebels)

Transition Phase:

Ghana (2nd Turn of 4)

(OOC: Please note the actual budgets. You may invest in the historical event, the transition phase and the ongoing conflicts. Deadline is Tuesday, 4 PM forum time.)

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Please empty your PM-box, Fosmo.

 

[Fosmothegreat]

Done

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Due to inactivity of the current player, the Soviet Union is now played by nachopontmercy.

 

[awesomesauce47]

add me to the wait list , I like the Idea of this game.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

add me to the wait list , I like the Idea of this game.

Done. Update this evening. Ooooh, the development in Korea...

 

[nachopontmercy]

Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

​

Comrades! Not long ago we annihilated the nazi opressors and liberated Europe from them, and now we found ourselves in another war against the blood-thirsty capitalism. But do not get me wrong; this war won´t be fought with weapons, but with ideas! Together we will show the World how the communist ideals triumph, and one day we will sow how the benefits of the soviet worker´s paradise have been extended to all the countries in the globe. Arise, workers!

 

[Tornadoli]

I'd like to join the wait list for any nation.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Late 1952​

Egypt - The 23rd of July 1952 was a usual day in Cairo, when suddenly explosions echoed through the streets. Units of the Egyptian Army under the command of Ali Muhammad Nagib and Gamal Abdel Nasser advanced from their barracks to strategic important places and institutions.

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General Ali Muhammad Nagib and Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser​

As it seems, it was the plan to either capture or kill the current Government including King Faruq I. But the Egyptian Government had received intelligence allegedly provided by the United States of America and the United Kingdom, that enabled Egypt to prepare for this event just in time.

As the day progressed, more loyal military units entered the city and severe fighting occurred. The last resistance of the putschists was broken in the early evening hours near the Ministry of Defense. In the course of the fighting, General Nagib was killed by splinters of a hand grenade. Colonel Nasser got captured while being lightly wounded, was trialed on the next day and got executed in the morning of July 25th.

Korea - After detailed planning, the Allied operation "Warthog" begins north of Seoul. The US Aif Force, so far reluctant to attack civil targets, exerts carpet bombings versus known logistical installations and artillery positions of the DPRK, that cause numerous civilian casualties.

The Allied ground forces, reinforced by a fresh US tank division, go on the offensive and can cause a breach in the lines of the North Korean frontline. In the following retreat, that turns into a rout in some places, The Allied forces can gain a lot of ground and push the DPRK units behind the 38th parallel. The southern forces advance fast to the north and west and cannot be stopped, until they reach a line from Haeju to Pyongsan, where more hilly terrain favors the northern defenders. Nevertheless the operation is a success and the southern Alliance now has the upper hand in this conflict.

US supply trucks crossing the 38th parallel heading north​

Indochina - In the recent months several battles between French forces and the Viet Minh occur in the areas north and northwest of Hanoi. Both sides suffer some casualties, but despite ongoing combat, the frontline does not change.

Tunisia - The Tunisian Independence Movement begins to operate versus the French forces. Although it uses violence, it is yet too weak to wage open war and prefers a guerrilla tactic. Backed by people in the countryside it performs acts of Terrorism within the cities against police forces, officials and military installations in order to gain more support for its cause.

Colombia - In the south of Colombia, a major offensive of Government forces can significantly gain ground and push back the Rebels. Despite this success, the MLPC still controls vast areas in the south of the country.


Ongoing Conflicts:

Korea War (5th Turn - Advantage ROK)
Indochina Independence War (4th Turn - Advantage France)
Tunisian Independence War (2nd Turn - Draw)
Rebellion in Colombia (4th Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Ghana (3rd Turn of 4)

Elections:

Haiti
Liberia
Sri Lanka

(Deadline is Thursday, 3 PM forum time.)

 

[Fosmothegreat]

United States of America
People of America, free people all around the world. Freedom has once again prevailed as the freedom fighting forces of the Allies have broken the frontline and pushed the warmongering forces of the communists behind the 38th parallel. The attack on the ROK have been repelled and the North Korean army has been severely damaged.
The next step in this war, is to achieve peace, so that the people living in the Republic of korea can live without the fear of being attacked by the evil forces of communism.
We shall keep fighting, and we shall crush the North Korean Armys will to fight if they don't realize the mistake they have made and seek for peace. The mad leaders of North Korea shall realize that freedom and democracy will triumph.

On the other side of the pacific, in South America, the communists are trying to overthrow the government and reform Colombia to a communist state. This won't happen, the American Government is watching the situation closely, and want to express their support for the government and applaud their efforts to contain communism.
In Africa, democracy and freedom won over Socialism and communism too, as the two Army officials, Colonel Nasser and General Nagib, staged a coup and tried to overthrow the monarchy and the democracy. These men were brought to justice and paid the price for treason.

God bless America, and all free men of the world.

Harry S. Truman
President of the United States
​

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Early 1953​

Korea - The Allied High Command, eager to exploit the success of Operation "Warthog", took little time to reorganize its units and immediately planned Operation "Valkyrie". A huge offensive on the western theater started in early spring, that took the northern forces by surprise.

The two-pronged operation could make considerable gains, when it started from Haeju and Pyongsan westward. Entering more open terrain, there was little to stop the Allied units. Finally they reached the line Changyon - Anak - Sariwon.

North of Sariwon, well fortified positions, probably the last line of defense before the capital Pyongyang, stopped the Allied offensive. The US Air Force began to bomb the city of Namp`o, where supplies for the remaining DPRK forces north and west of Anak got handled. Other squadrons attacked Pyongyang itself and installations in the vicinity.

US planes returning from a bombing mission​

The North Korean forces seem to be nearly beaten with the strength for a last desperate defense, while the Allied units are ready for further advances. The next months will probably bring the solution to this conflict.

Indochina - The Viet Minh started new operations versus the French positions and this time it was successful. Near Dai Dinh, a unit of the Foreign Legion got into an ambush and was literally wiped out. The forces under the command of Ho Chi Minh are now efficiently infiltrating the area and closing in to Hanoi.

Tunisia - After several successful terrorist attacks versus French forces, the Independence Movement gains momentum and support within the country. Although France still controls most of the north and the major cities along the southern coast, the hinterland is now almost completely under the control of the resistance.

Colombia - The MLPC started new attacks versus the Government forces in the south in order to regain lost territory. But despite heavy fighting it could not advance northward. The Colombian army, on the other hand, was unable to exploit this or move south either.

Cameroon - Being a german colony for 35 years, Cameroon became Mandated Territory mostly under French Administration after World War I. As in many territories in Africa, the call for Independence got louder after World War II.

Already in 1944 the first union, the "Union des syndicats confédérés du Cameroun" (USCC) was founded, that organized a first strike in 1945. In the following turmoil between white settlers and black strikers, approximately 80 people were killed.

Ruben Um Nyobé prior to his UN speech​

In 1948, the first political party, the "Union des populations de Cameroun" (UPC) was founded with Ruben Um Nyobé as Secretary General. In 1952, Nyobé had the opportunity to speak at the United Nations and demanded the end of the mandatory period.

Historical Event - France only

The UPC calls for Independence for Cameroon. Will France

- Refuse
- Accept a transition phase

The French player has to publically announce his decision. This does not consume action or budget points.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Korea War (Last Turn - Advantage ROK)
Indochina Independence War (5th Turn - Draw)
Tunisian Independence War (3rd Turn - Advantage Resistance Movement)
Rebellion in Colombia (5th Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Ghana (Last Turn)

(Deadline is Sunday, 3 PM forum time)

 

[EasternBloc]

A day of change has faced the Fourth French Republic.
With about 80 killed in violence, this is a sad day for Cameroonian people.

The Mandate of Cameroon has gone on enough now, thus the French will accept the transition of independence for Cameroon to bring peace to the region.​

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

OOC: I am kinda proud, that our France is nicer than the real one, for Nyobé got killed in 1958 by the French army and his successor in 1960 by the French intelligence agency.

 

[nachopontmercy]

Before sending orders, I need to ask something I don´t understand. Since France can accept the demands of independence and that nation stays in its sphere (thus contributing to its budget points), why on earth would he say "no"?

 

[EasternBloc]

Before sending orders, I need to ask something I don´t understand. Since France can accept the demands of independence and that nation stays in its sphere (thus contributing to its budget points), why on earth would he say "no"?

I'm guessing when the nation becomes independent, other nations are open to diplomatic actions on it as it's independent just like every other normal country. Where as if it remains a colony, it's impossible for other nations to influence it due to being under direct control of a country.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Before sending orders, I need to ask something I don´t understand. Since France can accept the demands of independence and that nation stays in its sphere (thus contributing to its budget points), why on earth would he say "no"?

Why should he say "Yes"?

Refusing independence means, that the colony remains just that, staying in his sphere. But from that point, the colony may be subject to rebellions. And if that goes horribly wrong, there might be a Socialist Dictatorship.

Accepting independence means there is a chance, that the independent country leaves the own Sphere. But the immediate effect are four peaceful turns, where one has time to invest in the transition phase to achieve a Conservative Government, that agrees to remain in the Sphere. And even the worst result is a multi-party state with Social Democratic Government.

You see. Both choices have their pros and cons.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Late 1953​

Korea - With the back against the wall, the leadership of the DPRK starts Operation "Sunrise" south of Pyongyang. It can gain some initial successes, although dearly bought with large casualties among its armed forces. Despite the fact, that North Korea lacks new equipment and supplies for its troops, it insists on continuing the offensive and demands "fight to the last man".

It is not completely known, what exactly happened next, but according to reports soldiers of some infantry units in the region around Sariwon refuse to advance and establish independent soldier`s councils. Within the next days, this movement spreads all across the western front, with the soldiers demanding "better food, better clothing and an end to the war". The Government in Pyongyang, unaware of the scope of this event, orders the imprisonment of the local leaders. This proved to be the final straw.

The resistance now turned in open mutiny respectively revolt. The frontline units continued to fight versus the Allied forces but halted any offensive steps. Simultaneously reserve units turned around and marched toward Pyongyang. In the capital the Government now realized the seriousness of the situation, although it was too late to control it. Two hours before the first advance guard reached the capital, Kim Il-Sung left the city, heading with the rest of the leadership toward the Soviet Union.

Under the pressure of the soldiers, a provisional Government was founded, that continued the already running peace talks in Panmunjom. Finally a peace treaty could be agreed upon with the following arrangements. The DPRK remains a sovereign nation, but loses some of its former territory north of the 38th parallel. The Allied forces north of that line retreat until 1st January 1954. The absolute rule of the Communist Party ends. First elections will be held immediately.

Representatives of the DPRK signing the peace treaty​

The treaty came into effect and the result of the elections in North Korea brought an alliance of Social Democratic parties as new Government.

Indochina - France, bringing reinforcements to Indochina, starts a new offensive and successfully repels the current advances of the Viet Minh. In a second step, the communist movement is pushed back to the northernmost regions of Indochina again, losing the gains of the recent months.

Tunisia - France deploys more troops in Tunisia to restore order in the colony, but it completely fails to achieve this. The situation remains the same as before, with terrorist acts in the cities being commonplace and the rural population supporting the independence movement.

Colombia - In Colombia, the Governmental and Rebel forces seem to have reached a stalemate. Just little fighting occurred during the recent months and the situation became more stable.

Ghana - With a ceremony in the capital Accra, the United Kingdom ended the transition phase and released Ghana into independence. The General Secretary of the UN, Dag Hammarskjöld, expressed his feelings in a short speech. He described the recent two years as textbook example for good governance and gave voice to the hope, that similar developments will occur in other parts of Africa.

The last British Governor leaving Ghana​

During the first elections, a centrist Government came to power. Despite a good relationship between Ghana and the former colonial power, it could not be convinced to join the Commonwealth of Nations.

Cameroon - The Government of France started a transition phase similar to the one in Ghana and will prepare the country`s independence within the next two years.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Indochina Independence War (Last Turn - Advantage France)
Tunisian Independence War (4th Turn - Advantage Resistance Movement)
Rebellion in Colombia (Last Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Cameroon (1st Turn of 4)

Election:

Honduras
Pakistan
Thailand

(Deadline is Tuesday 3 PM forum time)