Hello, and welcome to the first real beta AAR for Darkest Hour!
As you forum members chose in a poll several months ago, this after action report will feature the German Empire in the first World War.
The Great War was a war that eventually shaped the world, allowed technological inventions and resulted in millions of deaths.
The war was the result of several political disagreements, border disputes and local conflicts. Even though the war finally came off as a surprise for many people, the increased tensions could be seen years before the war. A conflict had occurred almost every year before 1914: the Italo-Turkish war in 1911, the first Balkan war in 1912, the second Balkan War in 1913... it was only a matter of time when a new war would begin. All that was needed was an event acting as a trigger.
In June 1914, the Austro-Hungarian crown prince was assassinated in Sarajevo. All of Europe was holding their breath, for this was the event everyone had feared for.
The threat of war started big changes in the German economic system and military machine. Among the first changes to foreign trade was the order to stockpile both fuel and supplies; these would eventually be needed by our constantly growing army.
(Note the ah-so-awesome mouse pointer in that picture)
The research teams, too, were adjusted to suit our increasing demand for more advanced equipment. One of our teams was also looking for more ways to improve armored cars, possibly so much that we are able to develop tanks.
The new changes were direly needed, as our resource stockpiles were not nearly as full as they could be. Hopefully our supply situation will improve with our new trade deals and increased input to the supply production.
As July arrived, the German forces were ordered to more suitable positions along the borders. To increase our capabilities and to ensure a successful plan to take out France in case of a war, the intelligence network in France was ordered to capture important industrial documents as well as sabotage their industrial complexes.
When Austria-Hungary sent an ultimatum to Serbia in the early days of July, all Europe could do was wait.
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And so it begins. The next update will cover all the wonderful events leading to the outbreak of war, and after that, the real fun begins.
I don't have time to update today anymore, but I'll update at least two times tomorrow.
As you forum members chose in a poll several months ago, this after action report will feature the German Empire in the first World War.
The Great War was a war that eventually shaped the world, allowed technological inventions and resulted in millions of deaths.
The war was the result of several political disagreements, border disputes and local conflicts. Even though the war finally came off as a surprise for many people, the increased tensions could be seen years before the war. A conflict had occurred almost every year before 1914: the Italo-Turkish war in 1911, the first Balkan war in 1912, the second Balkan War in 1913... it was only a matter of time when a new war would begin. All that was needed was an event acting as a trigger.
In June 1914, the Austro-Hungarian crown prince was assassinated in Sarajevo. All of Europe was holding their breath, for this was the event everyone had feared for.
The threat of war started big changes in the German economic system and military machine. Among the first changes to foreign trade was the order to stockpile both fuel and supplies; these would eventually be needed by our constantly growing army.
(Note the ah-so-awesome mouse pointer in that picture)
The research teams, too, were adjusted to suit our increasing demand for more advanced equipment. One of our teams was also looking for more ways to improve armored cars, possibly so much that we are able to develop tanks.
The new changes were direly needed, as our resource stockpiles were not nearly as full as they could be. Hopefully our supply situation will improve with our new trade deals and increased input to the supply production.
As July arrived, the German forces were ordered to more suitable positions along the borders. To increase our capabilities and to ensure a successful plan to take out France in case of a war, the intelligence network in France was ordered to capture important industrial documents as well as sabotage their industrial complexes.
When Austria-Hungary sent an ultimatum to Serbia in the early days of July, all Europe could do was wait.
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And so it begins. The next update will cover all the wonderful events leading to the outbreak of war, and after that, the real fun begins.
I don't have time to update today anymore, but I'll update at least two times tomorrow.
