[Forum Game] Cold War II

[Stuckenschmidt]

Hello dear Players.

There were questions and thus it is high time to explain how conflicts are managed. Simply look at this.

Each conflict has a "state" ranging from +6 to -6. Every conflict starts at 0. In each turn there is a die roll, that gets modified according to your investments. The result (maybe) changes the state of the conflict. The change per turn is somewhere between 0 to 2 points.

The state of the conflict at the end of the 6th turn is the result of the conflict. If it is a draw, the status quo ante is restored. If one side gained an advantage or even superiority, then it has more or less severe consequences for the losers.

Example: At the start of the last turn, the state of the Korean War was -4 and changed to -3 due to the last die roll. So the Allies still had an advantage and the DPRK had to suffer appropriately. And I thought that a Governmental overthrow, leading to a multi-party system (making future change more easy), while the nation remains independent and in the left camp for the moment, was a good solution.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Early 1954​

Soviet Union - After years of experimenting, the Soviet scientists Andrei Sakharov and Vitaly Ginzburg seem to have made a breakthrough in the construction of a thermonuclear fusion bomb. Although there is no prototype of such a device, the Soviet Union will undoubtedly push forward to achieve that goal.

Indochina - In the last months, the morale of the French forces seems to have been broken after years of fighting in difficult terrain and being confronted with an increasing will for independence among the local population.

Another offensive by the Viet Minh, that pushed back the French forces to the outskirts of Hanoi and caused serious casualties, made the French Government negotiate with the local political movements.

Captured french soldiers after the last offensive of the Viet Minh​

Finally a plan was put into practice, that would divide Indochina into three sovereign countries: Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. In Vietnam, where the Viet Minh had major influence, but could not completely defeat conservative elements, a rather social democratic Government came to power, while Cambodia and Laos got centrist governments. Cambodia, however, was not willing to completely break its ties with the former colonial power and signed a treaty for economic cooperation with the Republic of France.

Colombia - The government of Colombia, obviously supported by the United States of America, started a final operation versus the MLPC and succeeds. It pushes the Rebel organization back to the southernmost parts of the country. According to reports, remnants of them left the country or threw away their weapons to hide in villages or in the jungle. Anyway, the MLPC has disbanded and the rebellion is over.

Tunisia - The warlike situation in Tunisia got worse for the French forces, when the Independence Movement got more momentum. So far being in control of most of the countryside, severe fighting broke out in southern cities as Gabes and Sfax. According to news reports, the whole country south of Gades is now in the hands of the local forces, while fighting over the control of Sfax, Mahdia and Al-Qayrawan continues.

Algeria - In 1830, France began the invasion and occupation of Algeria. During the next decades, the local population resisted this invasion, until the Tuareg agreed to a peace treaty in 1917. As of 1911, several political movements ranging from moderate to radical were established, among them the People`s Party of Algeria (PPA), that radicalized itself during World War II.

Tensions between natives and settlers were growing, and in 1945 the situation escalated, when roughly 100 people were killed in riots and the French army killed at least 6.000 people in the massacres of Setif and Guelma.

French soldiers trying to control Algerian people
demonstrating for independence​

In 1946 the UDMA, a party inspired by Atatürk, was established and won the elections for the Algerian assembly with 71% of the votes. In 1947 the French National Assembly debated about Algeria`s status, but opted to maintain the status quo.

Still in 1947, the independence movement Front de Libération Nationale (FLN)was established and organized the resistance against the French colonial regime. Now, in 1954, it started violent resistance and a war for the independence of the African country has started.

Nigeria -In the second half of the 19th century, the United Kingdom occupied Nigeria and governed it until the 1930s, when the first Independence Movements evolved, such as the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) established by Herbert Macaulay.

During the second World War, where Nigerian natives fought for the United Kingdom, calls for Independence got louder. Now the British Government is faced with a broad movement, that demands a way to Independence.

Historical Event - UK only

The people of Nigeria call for Independence. Will the British Governement

- agree to a Transition Phase
- reject the proposal

The British player has to publically announce its decision. No action or budget points are consumed.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Tunisian Independence War (5th Turn - Advantage Resistance Movement)
Algerian Independence War (1st Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Cameroon (2nd Turn of 4)

(Please not the updated budgets. Deadline is Thursday 3 PM forum time)

 

[Thandros]

The British Government views with approval the idea of granting independence to Nigeria after a prolonged phase of transition to ensure the new country will be effectively governed.

 

[EasternBloc]

OOC: No break in wars for France...

Just to be clear, Vietnam wasn't partitioned, right?

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Just to be clear, Vietnam wasn't partitioned, right?

Correct. And maybe you should have treated the natives better in the last decades.

 

[EasternBloc]

Correct. And maybe you should have treated the natives better in the last decades.

French treating natives better?

Don't humor me.

 

[nachopontmercy]

Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics​

The Soviet Union condemns the terrible bombings of civil population carried out by the Unite States in Korea; while it does not surprise us that the same country who nuked Hiroshima and nagasaki butchers the Korean People, still it is an undeniable crime of war. Therefore, we mantain our support for North Korea and deny any recognition of the American puppet set in the South exclusively by the force of arms.

At the same time, we encourage the African people in their crusade against colonialism and burgueoise opression, and let it be known that all those countries who seek independence from its brutal masters will always count with the friendship of the Soviet Union.

 

[Fosmothegreat]

United States of America
The brutal regime under the Communist party of the Soviet Union that are still denying their own citizens basic human rights, such as free elections has accused us of war crimes, this is not a surprising behaviour coming from a country supporting the communists in the North that was willing to slaughter their own soldiers in the field, for no reason.
The United States shall continue its policy of containment of Communism, the victory in Korea is a proof of the success of Democracy and triumph of the free men of the world.
The ties between South Korea and the US are unbreakable, and we shall continue to protect them from the aggressors of the North.
In the end, Freedom and Democracy will triumph.


General of the Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
President of the United States

​

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Late 1954​

Tunisia - The situation did not change a lot during the recent months, although the status quo is not to France`s advantage. The fighting in Sfax and Mahdia continue, destroying whole quarters of these cities. Although France has not given up yet, the resistance to the Tunisian Liberation Army begins to crumble.

Algeria - With the situation in Tunisia deteriorating, France tries to keep at least the situation in Algeria at bay and the recent months saw some successes. With some of the leading members of the Independence Movement either arrested or killed, hostile actions versus the French were almost non-existent.

Arrested Algerian partisans​

Ongoing Conflicts:

Tunisian Independence War (Last Turn - Advantage Resistance Movement)
Algerian Independence War (2nd Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Cameroon (3rd Turn of 4)
Nigeria (1st Turn of 4)

Elections:

Chile
Columbia
Venezuela
Indonesia

(Deadline is Sunday 3 PM forum time)

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Early 1955​

France - Since the first use of Nuclear Weapons in the year 1945, the major powers invested serious amounts of resources to develop their own Nuclear Arsenal. The Soviet Union reached that goal in 1949, when the Club of Nuclear Powers comprised two countries. Now the French Republic made the first step toward being the third country, for intelligence reports unveiled, that a process for uranium enrichment has been established.

Satellite image of Pierrelatte uranium enrichment plant​

Colombia - In a landslide victory after a heavily influenced election, a coalition of two national-conservative parties has been elected into power.

Tunisia - The developments during the recent two years had not been favorable for France and the end was neither. With the forces of the Independence Movement starting a last huge offensive, the French forces were finally pushed out of the country, with about 200 soldiers of the rearguard being captured near Beja. These got released after long and complex negotiations with the new Government.

An important mediating role in these talks had the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Anatoli F. Kulikow. The new Government of Tunisia, consisting of groups from the left political spectrum, welcomed the help of the USSR and declared the Soviet union to be "a friend not only of the Tunisian, but all freedom-loving people in the world". During a state visit of Foreign Minister Vjacheslav Molotov, a treaty for economic cooperation between the two countries was signed.

Vyacheslav Molotov​

Algeria - The situation in Algeria remained more or less the same, although the French forces could slightly increase its control of the countryside outside the major cities.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Algerian Independence War (3rd Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Cameroon (Last Turn)
Nigeria (2nd Turn of 4)

(Please note the new budgets. Deadline is Tuesday 3 PM forum time)

 

[nachopontmercy]

Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics​

The Soviet Union greatly rejoices for the historic victory of the Tunisian people against the French opressors, and receive with open arms the proposal of friendship of the Tunisian Government. Therefore, the Soviet Union will sign the Treaty of Friendship and Economic Cooperation between the two countries. Similarly, our proposal of friendship extends to all the oppressed peoples of Africa: the new social and economic dimension Tunisia will experience will be sufficient proof of the advantages of the socialist paradise in the eyes of the whole continent.

 

[EasternBloc]

It has become more obvious than ever that the Soviet Communists have been interfering into French colonial matters.

First the Vietnamese install a Social Democratic government in Indochina, then at the same time Tunisian rebels attack French soldiers and install a Soviet-friendly state.
It is no surprise the Soviets are plotting to overthrow the French in Algeria next. We cannot let the Communists start a "Domino Effect" in Africa, thus France shall stand against this threat as it is no longer a colonial matter, but a matter of freedom.


In response to this clear Soviet aggression, French scientists have successfully begun a process of uranium enrichment. As this is only the beginning of France's nuclear program, we can guarantee France will reach nuclear capabilities to show our enemies our true power.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Late 1955​

Soviet Union - On 4th August 1955 the western part of the world was in awe, when it heard the first radio pulses from space. The origin was Sputnik 1, a small satellite with a diameter of 60 cm and a weight of 84 kg. It surrounded Earth in an elliptical orbit between 215 and 939 km. Finally, after about three months in space, Sputnik entered the more dense layers of the atmosphere and burned.

Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in earth orbit​

Nevertheless the event came as a surprise and a serious Sputnik crisis occurred. It became obvious, that the Soviet rocket science was more advanced than one had believed and the United States prepared to make up ground.

A side effect of this event was the increasing investments into education programs and scientific research in the USA.

Cameroon - After two years of a flawless transition phase, Cameroon was released into Independence. A Government of National Unity, consisting of members of all major political parties, has been voted into office. Nevertheless, as a sign of gratitude and trust for the cooperation and support during the transition phase, it signed a cooperation treaty with the Government of the United Kingdom.

Algeria - The situation in Algeria remains stable, with the French forces effectively controlling the country and the Independence Movement limited to some meaningless and ineffective raids on police stations.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Algerian Independence War (4th Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Nigeria (3rd Turn of 4)

Elections:

Cuba
Nicaragua
Egypt
South Africa

(Message to the USA and USSR: The Space Race has started and you may invest in it. Deadline is Thursday 3 PM forum time.)

 

[nachopontmercy]

"The creative resources of socialism are endless!"

Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
​

Once more, the Soviet Union has showed the World the clear technological supperiority that we enjoy and our unmatched skill in the science field. While the outdated capitalist scientists look with awe to the skies and try to understand the flight of our aerial comrade, we are already investigating to put the first man in Space. But do not fear, my comrades: he will suffer no harm, and will serve as another proof of the marvelous goals that any Soviet worker can achieve.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

I`ll have to work long tomorrow, so the next update will come on Friday. Sorry.

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Early 1956​

Vietnam - During a long state visit in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, the Chinese Foreign Minister Zhou Enlai had a meeting with Ho Chi Minh. During these talks, that have to be seen as another milestone in the long and fruitful negotiations between the Republic of Vietnam and the People`s Republic of China, a treaty for an economic and military partnership between these countries have been signed.

South Africa - Anthony Eden, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, did welcome the President of the Republic of South Africa in Downing Street for extensive talks. The relations between the United Kingdom and the former colony have improved during the recent years and as a result, several trade agreements have been signed, further strengthening the ties between these countries.

Prime Minister Anthony Eden​

Algeria - The Algerian Independence Movement could gain some room for maneuver during the recent months, that did manifest itself in some successful ambushes throughout the country. Nevertheless the French forces are still in control of the country, although the support for the rebels in the most remote parts of Algeria seems to increase.

Egypt - On the 17th of November 1869, the Suez Canal was opened for business. Since then, the "Compagnie universelle du canal maritime du Suez" administrated the Canal.

Since then, and especially in the recent years, Egypt passed through severe political changes. The failed coup in 1952, riots following the elections of 1955 and the general disgust of the population toward the King put pressure on the Goverment.

Port Said at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal​

Allegedly there are plans of the Egyptian Government to nationalize the Suez Canal Company in order to gain the benefits out of operating the Canal and appease the population by a campaign advocating national independence with France and the United Kingdom being the bogeymen.

A nationalization of the Canal could severely, although just temporary, hamper the economies of France and the United Kingdom and pose a threat for Israel, bringing the region to the edge of a war, that could destabilize it for years.

Historical Event - All players

The Egyptian Government plans to nationalize the Suez Canal Company, which may lead to severe political and military consequences. Will the major powers

- Escalate the situation
- Deescalate the situation

All players may spend budget points. Doing so will NOT consume an action point.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Algerian Independence War (5th Turn - Draw)

Transition Phase:

Nigeria (Last Turn)


(Please note the updated budgets. Deadline is Sunday 4 PM forum time.)

 

[unmerged(106213)]

Hoping the USSR will join me in escalating the Suez crisis - to cause problems for the capitalist imperialist Brits and French

 

[nachopontmercy]

Hoping the USSR will join me in escalating the Suez crisis - to cause problems for the capitalist imperialist Brits and French

OOC: Communism on the march, yay!

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Late 1956​

Egypt - In the first weeks of the year 1956, rumors about a nationalization of the Suez Canal became reality, when an appropriate roadmap of the Egyptian Government was leaked to the Governments in Paris and London.

During the next weeks, tensions grew between France and the United Kingdom on one side and Egypt on the other side. Further fuel was added to the fire, when news spread, that Israel was calling up reserves in order to prepare for a possible conflict to keep the most important traffic route in the region open. Obviously the outbreak of hostilities was just a matter of time.

Then the United States of America, represented by Secretary of State John Fuster Dulles, intervened and called for a conference in Stockholm. After about one month of negotiations, the so-called "Carl-Larsson-settlement" (named after the conference room) was agreed upon and signed by all involved nations. The settlement contained regulations for the transfer of ownership of the Suez Canal toward Egypt until 1st January 1976, compensatory damages for France and the United Kingdom, guaranteed free shipping in the Canal as of 1976 and other issues.

John Foster Dulles​

Once again, peace could be maintained and a system of multilateral conferences assured the stability of the region. Secretary Dulles received numerous merits throughout the international media and rumors have it, that he is one of the nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Algeria - A new offensive of the French forces is considerably successful, eliminating the already small gains of the Rebel movement made during the recent year. Again, France controls nearly the whole country and faces only badly organized resistance.

Nigeria - After two years of preparation, Nigeria was released into Independence by the Government of the United Kingdom. During the first elections, conservative parties gained a clear absolute majority and build the first Government with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa being the first Prime Minister.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa​

Although the United Kingdom did its best to enable a god start for the new country, Nigeria`s new government, mostly reacting to the resentments within the population, did not tie itself to the former colonial power.

Ongoing Conflicts:

Algerian Independence War (Last Turn - Draw)

Elections:

Libya
Iraq
Guatemala
Philippines
Syria

(Deadline is Tuesday 3 PM forum time)

 

[Stuckenschmidt]

Early 1957​

United States - A few years after an appropriate breakthrough in the Soviet Union, the scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam can gain ground and come up with a theoretical solution for the construction of a fission bomb. It is believed, that the United States invest huge sums to build a first of these devices simultaneously with the Soviets.

Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam​

United Kingdom - At the same time, as the Teller and Ulam work at their project, the nuclear program of the United Kingdom made a first important step with their process for uranium enrichment.

Syria - A week prior to the national elections, parts of the military forces stationed around the capital leave their barracks and enter Damascus. Within a short time the government district, all major radio stations and newspaper publishers are occupied. A group of high-ranking officers declare the Government to be deposed. Allegedly the former Prime Minister and his cabinet are either imprisoned or shot. The elections got cancelled, the provisional Military Government has declared a state of emergency and intends to rule via emergency decrees for an indefinite period.

Algeria - After three years of low-threshold, but constant resistance versus the French colonial power, the Government of France has agreed to release Algeria into independence. Although there had been violent hostilities in the past, the first elections were quiet and peaceful and brought a Government of rather social democratic attitude into power.

Algerians celebrating their independence​

Pakistan - The Government of the People`s Republic of China had paid attention to the situation in southern Asia for a decent amount of years and hence it came not as a surprise, when Foreign Minister Zhou Enlai signed a treaty for economic cooperation with Pakistan. It is obvious, that this new connection between China and Pakistan puts severe pressure on the Government of India.

Nigeria - Only months after its Independence, the Government of Nigeria agreed to sign a trade treaty with its former colonial power, the United Kingdom. Foreign Minister Selwyn Lloyd expressed his satisfaction concerning this new era in the relations of the two countries.

Cuba - For more than 350 the island of Cuba had been under Spanish control, when the American ship "Maine" exploded in the harbor of Havana in the year 1898, that started the Spanish-American War, that ended quickly with the defeat of Spain.

In the decades before, there had been many violent movements for independence on Cuba and since 1895 there had already been an independence war in progress, when the United States intervened. The result was not an independent Cuba, but an American puppet state. The constitution of 1902 contained the Platt-Amendment, that legitimated US military interventions and thus negated the sovereignty of the new country. Additionally Cuba had to cede two military bases to the USA, Bahia Honda and Guantanamo Bay.

Between 1902 and 1933, the island experienced several US interventions, a failed Republic and finally the bloody Dictatorship of General Gerardo Machado, before the latter got deposed in the aftermath of the general strike of the population.

Gerardo Machado y Morales​

Although the new Republic seems to be more independent than the one from 1902 - 1925, many Cubans still despise the semi-sovereign state of the island and long for a dramatic political change. One of these men is Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, who has gathered money and men and is preparing a group of rebels near Tuxpan / Mexico in order to cross the sea and make landfall in Cuba to start armed resistance versus the Government.

Historical Event - All players

A group of rebels of unknown political allegiance is preparing their departure from Mexico to Cuba in order to overthrow the Government. Will the major powers:

- Escalate the situation
- Deescalate the situation

All players may participate. Investing budget points here does not consume an action point

(Please note the updated budgets. Deadline is Thursday 3 PM forum time.)