I'm pretty sure it meant "before the end of May 3rd", otherwise that is a rather ambiguous way of stating an end date, especially with the bold.
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I'm pretty sure it meant "before the end of May 3rd", otherwise that is a rather ambiguous way of stating an end date, especially with the bold.
I guess it will be the Swedish timezone time 
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An Italian History
This is my first AAR, and I know it's a little late but I'll give a go!
I'm an Italian journalist* who has been asked, by his royal majesty king Umberto I of Italy, to write a little about Italy's great expansion from the year 1861 and until 1883.
King of Italy Umberto I
Umberto's father Vittorio Emanuele II wisely signed an alliance with Austria, the 20/9 1861, and that proved to be a great decision. Because in February the 12th 1862, our great Italian leaders had an idea. They wanted to help the poor Italian people, enslaved in the Papal States, to be free men like any Italian should be. So, the king looked closely at the plan, and asked: "Will we be able to win the war against Papal States and their wicked ally France". General Raffaele Cadorna, and the kings advisers said it would be possible, if Austria helped. The king then approved the plan and declared war.
The war started and Italy's southern army invaded Rome. And since that France was the protector of the pope they started invading northern Italy.
But her armies were easily routed since the king had support from Austria.
Of course the French capitulated and left Italy in control of Rome; and it was ensured as the new capital, when the Law of Guarantees was signed.
Our king, Vittorio, attacke… eh, humbly asked the Ottoman Empire, about the concession off the territories Tripoli and Libya to Italy. When they rejected, our great king saw how troubled these regions were and then he sent Italy’s “peace keeping troops” and the territories where annexed to Italy “peaceful”.
The territories gained
Our now greater king was determent to build the Suez Canal, and to that Italy needed control over Egypt. So the easiest way, was to battle these uncivilized people. When Egypt was in the Control of our king, he quickly builds the Canal as it could look like they would dislodge from the Italian sphere.
With the discovery of colonial negotiations in the 1870’es king Vittorio was ready to colonize Africa.
The colonization’s of Africa went on pretty well since nearly all other countries, than Austria, is busy with either western or southern Africa. Since this, our great country could colonize down to the southern and eastern border of Ethiopia; nearly without competition. But the Austrian threat also tried to colonize Somalia. But here Austria withdrew.
Then disaster struck. Our king, the greatest of the greatest had died suddenly the 9th January 1878 aged 57. Leaving his 34 year old son, Umberto, to rule Italy.
And later that year our new king showed us his worth by winning the international crisis over Inner Mauritania against Austria.
Germany Italy’s new ally, Great Britain and France joins Umberto’s side. The Austrians don’t wont war and surrenders to Italy’s demands. Great Britain gets Western Morocco and our great country gets the Inner Mauritania.
In 1880 our new great king helps his ally, Germany in the brother’s war against Austria. And of course he demanded Venice, Istria, Dalmatia and Southern Tyrol. But before he did that, he had asked his ministers about it. He said: “Do you think that Germany will cooperate with my plans, to annex Italian speaking territories”. “It’s sure that they will cooperate with his majesty’s plans”, said his minister of war.
The war was a success and Italy destroyed the Austrian navy, and with a little help from Germany destroyed the Austrian Army.
The war ended the 11th of May 1881 and ended in a glorious victory.
Rome 1st June 1881
The Italian soldiers were parading glorious on the streets and all the people watching were happy and excited. Since the peace wouldn’t last in Italy, with the outbreak of World War I, there where peace for now, and people was happy.
The Italian kingdom and its colonies.
Fine
* Lie! I’m Danish.
This is my first AAR, and I know it's a little late but I'll give a go!
I'm an Italian journalist* who has been asked, by his royal majesty king Umberto I of Italy, to write a little about Italy's great expansion from the year 1861 and until 1883.
King of Italy Umberto I
Umberto's father Vittorio Emanuele II wisely signed an alliance with Austria, the 20/9 1861, and that proved to be a great decision. Because in February the 12th 1862, our great Italian leaders had an idea. They wanted to help the poor Italian people, enslaved in the Papal States, to be free men like any Italian should be. So, the king looked closely at the plan, and asked: "Will we be able to win the war against Papal States and their wicked ally France". General Raffaele Cadorna, and the kings advisers said it would be possible, if Austria helped. The king then approved the plan and declared war.
The war started and Italy's southern army invaded Rome. And since that France was the protector of the pope they started invading northern Italy.
But her armies were easily routed since the king had support from Austria.
Of course the French capitulated and left Italy in control of Rome; and it was ensured as the new capital, when the Law of Guarantees was signed.
Our king, Vittorio, attacke… eh, humbly asked the Ottoman Empire, about the concession off the territories Tripoli and Libya to Italy. When they rejected, our great king saw how troubled these regions were and then he sent Italy’s “peace keeping troops” and the territories where annexed to Italy “peaceful”.
The territories gained
Our now greater king was determent to build the Suez Canal, and to that Italy needed control over Egypt. So the easiest way, was to battle these uncivilized people. When Egypt was in the Control of our king, he quickly builds the Canal as it could look like they would dislodge from the Italian sphere.
With the discovery of colonial negotiations in the 1870’es king Vittorio was ready to colonize Africa.
The colonization’s of Africa went on pretty well since nearly all other countries, than Austria, is busy with either western or southern Africa. Since this, our great country could colonize down to the southern and eastern border of Ethiopia; nearly without competition. But the Austrian threat also tried to colonize Somalia. But here Austria withdrew.
Then disaster struck. Our king, the greatest of the greatest had died suddenly the 9th January 1878 aged 57. Leaving his 34 year old son, Umberto, to rule Italy.
And later that year our new king showed us his worth by winning the international crisis over Inner Mauritania against Austria.
Germany Italy’s new ally, Great Britain and France joins Umberto’s side. The Austrians don’t wont war and surrenders to Italy’s demands. Great Britain gets Western Morocco and our great country gets the Inner Mauritania.
In 1880 our new great king helps his ally, Germany in the brother’s war against Austria. And of course he demanded Venice, Istria, Dalmatia and Southern Tyrol. But before he did that, he had asked his ministers about it. He said: “Do you think that Germany will cooperate with my plans, to annex Italian speaking territories”. “It’s sure that they will cooperate with his majesty’s plans”, said his minister of war.
The war was a success and Italy destroyed the Austrian navy, and with a little help from Germany destroyed the Austrian Army.
The war ended the 11th of May 1881 and ended in a glorious victory.
Rome 1st June 1881
The Italian soldiers were parading glorious on the streets and all the people watching were happy and excited. Since the peace wouldn’t last in Italy, with the outbreak of World War I, there where peace for now, and people was happy.
The Italian kingdom and its colonies.
Fine
* Lie! I’m Danish.
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If we're going by Swedish time, the deadline is gone plus the hour leeway. Oh well.
Well, I hope I am not too late, otherwise I will learn not to procrastinate next time. I couldn't get the images to display at the right size, so please be kind and click them to see their full size. I played with the Pop of Darkness mod, and the Freedom and Chains submod (which is excellent, congratulations to Five_X!)
In 1863,war was ending. The civil wars to end all civil wars were over. The first American Civil War ended with a ceasefire, followed by five years of uneasy peace, and a second attempt of reunification. After an even bloodier struggle, the Union was once again barely defeated. President Lincoln was forced to sign the Second Declaration of Independence, recognizing the Confederacy as an independent country.While the European Powers condemned the Confederate practice of slavery, an intervention did not seem feasible, and they too recognized the South's independence.
During the following decade, the Confederation had as an objective the modernization of the country, in order to compete with the Union. But, alas, peace did not last. In 1874, a defeated Mexico saw in the newborn Confederation a ripe target to recover it's once territories. Soldiers crossed the borders in Texas, seeking to reclaim the state. The still injured Confederate army did not have much advantages. Both sides avoided major engagements. The South's navy proved crucial, blockading the Mexican coastline. When it was clear that Mexico had no hope of winning an draw out conflict, it's president backed down. Peace was accepted, on the condition that California became independent as an special state of the Confederation.
After the war, an influential group rose to power, The Knight of the Golden Circle. In their agenda was expansionism towards Latin America, in order to strengthen slavery and the rich plantations owners. The capital would be moved to Havana, in Cuba, an all areas in the large Golden Circle would eventually be annexed by the Confederation. Mexico accepted to sell the provinces of Chihuahua and Sonora for a large sum of gold, granting the CSA ports in the Pacific.
Spain agreed to sell Cuba and Puerto Rico, since it was verging on bankruptcy, and knew that defending the colonies against an attack would be futile. The ruling elites in Haiti, deeply connected with those in the CSA, applied for statehood, which was granted. The Confederation was finally recognized as one of the leading powers in the world, and it was chosen to host the 1884's World Fair!
Despite a murder case which shocked the world, the World Fair amazed the world. The greatest attraction was the city of Havana itself, at the time the most modern in the world, completely refurbished to seat the Confederate government.
Confederate expansion in Central America went on, despite Dutch involvement. CSA's navy once again won the day. The dutch transferred it's Antilles islands to the Confederation, together with a port in Africa, which would soon prove to be of great importance.
Soon, work would begin on the CSA's greatest project, a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, to be built in Panama. Sadly, the Confederation's greatest hero died before he could see the opening of the canal. Robert E. Lee passed away, weeping thousands went to his funeral to give goodbye to the man who gave Dixie it's freedom from the Yankees.
With the canal open, the world once again basked in the glory of the South. It was now clear that the Confederation was a modern and developed country, not just a group who exploited slave labor.
Practice that was netting more repercussions with each passing day in Europe. The Great Powers decided to "guide and protect" Africans against the Dixie slave traders. The CSA refused to beeft out of Africa, and so the Scramble began. It occurred civilizedly, an no conflicts were born. Dixieland once again showed it's superiority, securing the largest slice of Africa. The new colonies proved vital to the economy, supplying the CSA with materials and *ahem* workers.
With it's presence in Africa secure, the Confederation looked once again to America. It was decided that Guatemala and parts of Mexico were ready to join the CSA, by force, if necessary. The French did not accept the CSA's expansion, and declared hostility. Dixie ships managed to put up a fight, but at a great cost. French navy was much more modern an numerous. Only Dixie bravery held the line, although the country became rife with debt and unemployment. In this scenario socialist were elected with promises of change. The situation in Europe was heating up, and the French moved away it's attention from the Caribean, swinging the war in the Confederation's favor. If a war really broke out against Germany, France certainly would prefer the CSA to be neutral in such conflict. In consequence, France accepted the annexation of Guatemala, and peace was restored between the two nations.
The twentieth century dawned, and a new world with it. Changes in the economy seemed clear. Industry was the future, and Cotton no longer was king. The socialist government, opting for a direct advancement, took a great step. All slaves were freed and great efforts were taken to modernize the country. In this new century, would the sun of equality shine in America, or would it be engulfed in Darkness?
Look away!
A tale of the south.
A tale of the south.
In 1863,war was ending. The civil wars to end all civil wars were over. The first American Civil War ended with a ceasefire, followed by five years of uneasy peace, and a second attempt of reunification. After an even bloodier struggle, the Union was once again barely defeated. President Lincoln was forced to sign the Second Declaration of Independence, recognizing the Confederacy as an independent country.While the European Powers condemned the Confederate practice of slavery, an intervention did not seem feasible, and they too recognized the South's independence.
During the following decade, the Confederation had as an objective the modernization of the country, in order to compete with the Union. But, alas, peace did not last. In 1874, a defeated Mexico saw in the newborn Confederation a ripe target to recover it's once territories. Soldiers crossed the borders in Texas, seeking to reclaim the state. The still injured Confederate army did not have much advantages. Both sides avoided major engagements. The South's navy proved crucial, blockading the Mexican coastline. When it was clear that Mexico had no hope of winning an draw out conflict, it's president backed down. Peace was accepted, on the condition that California became independent as an special state of the Confederation.
Soon, work would begin on the CSA's greatest project, a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, to be built in Panama. Sadly, the Confederation's greatest hero died before he could see the opening of the canal. Robert E. Lee passed away, weeping thousands went to his funeral to give goodbye to the man who gave Dixie it's freedom from the Yankees.
Practice that was netting more repercussions with each passing day in Europe. The Great Powers decided to "guide and protect" Africans against the Dixie slave traders. The CSA refused to beeft out of Africa, and so the Scramble began. It occurred civilizedly, an no conflicts were born. Dixieland once again showed it's superiority, securing the largest slice of Africa. The new colonies proved vital to the economy, supplying the CSA with materials and *ahem* workers.
The twentieth century dawned, and a new world with it. Changes in the economy seemed clear. Industry was the future, and Cotton no longer was king. The socialist government, opting for a direct advancement, took a great step. All slaves were freed and great efforts were taken to modernize the country. In this new century, would the sun of equality shine in America, or would it be engulfed in Darkness?
I know i'm a little late but I give it a go! Sorry for the links, paradox wouldn't let me upload my pictures from Photobucket.
I'm an Italian journalist* who has been asked, by his royal majesty king Umberto I of Italy, to write a little about Italy's great expansion from the year 1861 and until 1883.
King of Italy Umberto I
Umberto's father Vittorio Emanuele II wisely signed an alliance with Austria, the 20/9 1861, and that proved to be a great decision. Because in February the 12th 1862, our great Italian leaders had an idea. They wanted to help the poor Italian people, enslaved in the Papal States, to be free men like any Italian should be. So, the king looked closely at the plan, and asked: "Will we be able to win the war against Papal States and their wicked ally France". General Raffaele Cadorna, and the kings advisers said it would be possible, if Austria helped. The king then approved the plan and declared war.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/ItalygameAAR_zps4c5e4378.jpg.html
The war started and Italy's southern army invaded Rome. And since that France was the protector of the pope they started invading northern Italy.
But her armies were easily routed since the king had support from Austria.
Of course the French capitulated and left Italy in control of Rome; and it was ensured as the new capital, when the Law of Guarantees was signed.
Our king, Vittorio, attacke… eh, humbly asked the Ottoman Empire, about the concession off the territories Tripoli and Libya to Italy. When they rejected, our great king saw how troubled these regions were and then he sent Italy’s “peace keeping troops” and the territories where annexed to Italy “peaceful”.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/MiniAARVictoriaII1865_zpsf9c81c36.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/MiniAAR12_zps0e542aa3.jpg.html
The territories gained
Our now greater king was determent to build the Suez Canal, and to that Italy needed control over Egypt. So the easiest way, was to battle these uncivilized people. When Egypt was in the Control of our king, he quickly builds the Canal as it could look like they would dislodge from the Italian sphere.
With the discovery of colonial negotiations in the 1870’es king Vittorio was ready to colonize Africa.
The colonization’s of Africa went on pretty well since nearly all other countries, than Austria, is busy with either western or southern Africa. Since this, our great country could colonize down to the southern and eastern border of Ethiopia; nearly without competition. But the Austrian threat also tried to colonize Somalia. But here Austria withdrew.
Then disaster struck. Our king, the greatest of the greatest had died suddenly the 9th January 1878 aged 57. Leaving his 34 year old son, Umberto, to rule Italy.
And later that year our new king showed us his worth by winning the international crisis over Inner Mauritania against Austria.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/Internationalcrisis1878_zps7c1aec0f.jpg.html
Germany Italy’s new ally, Great Britain and France joined Umberto’s side. The Austrians don’t wont war and surrenders to Italy’s demands. Great Britain gets Western Morocco and our great country gets the Inner Mauritania.
In 1880 our new great king helps his ally, Germany in the brother’s war against Austria. And of course he demanded Venice, Istria, Dalmatia and Southern Tyrol. But before he did that, he had asked his ministers about it. He said: “Do you think that Germany will cooperate with my plans, to annex Italian speaking territories”. “It’s sure that they will cooperate with his majesty’s plans”, said his minister of war.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/WardecalracionGermanyMiniAAR_zpsb7f51904.jpg.html
The war was a success and Italy destroyed the Austrian navy, and with a little help from Germany destroyed the Austrian Army.
The war ended the 11th of May 1881 and ended in a glorious victory.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/Armisticesigned1881_zpsde4a0518.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
Rome 1st June 1881
The Italian soldiers were parading glorious on the streets and all the people watching were happy and excited. Since the peace wouldn’t last in Italy, with the outbreak of World War I, there where peace for now, and people was happy.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/2013-05-03_00002_zpsb21d5320.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/2013-05-03_00001_zps24a5e8a9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5
The Italian kingdom and its colonies, in the start of 1883
Fine
* Lie! I’m Danish.
I'm an Italian journalist* who has been asked, by his royal majesty king Umberto I of Italy, to write a little about Italy's great expansion from the year 1861 and until 1883.
King of Italy Umberto I
Umberto's father Vittorio Emanuele II wisely signed an alliance with Austria, the 20/9 1861, and that proved to be a great decision. Because in February the 12th 1862, our great Italian leaders had an idea. They wanted to help the poor Italian people, enslaved in the Papal States, to be free men like any Italian should be. So, the king looked closely at the plan, and asked: "Will we be able to win the war against Papal States and their wicked ally France". General Raffaele Cadorna, and the kings advisers said it would be possible, if Austria helped. The king then approved the plan and declared war.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/ItalygameAAR_zps4c5e4378.jpg.html
The war started and Italy's southern army invaded Rome. And since that France was the protector of the pope they started invading northern Italy.
But her armies were easily routed since the king had support from Austria.
Of course the French capitulated and left Italy in control of Rome; and it was ensured as the new capital, when the Law of Guarantees was signed.
Our king, Vittorio, attacke… eh, humbly asked the Ottoman Empire, about the concession off the territories Tripoli and Libya to Italy. When they rejected, our great king saw how troubled these regions were and then he sent Italy’s “peace keeping troops” and the territories where annexed to Italy “peaceful”.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/MiniAARVictoriaII1865_zpsf9c81c36.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/MiniAAR12_zps0e542aa3.jpg.html
The territories gained
Our now greater king was determent to build the Suez Canal, and to that Italy needed control over Egypt. So the easiest way, was to battle these uncivilized people. When Egypt was in the Control of our king, he quickly builds the Canal as it could look like they would dislodge from the Italian sphere.
With the discovery of colonial negotiations in the 1870’es king Vittorio was ready to colonize Africa.
The colonization’s of Africa went on pretty well since nearly all other countries, than Austria, is busy with either western or southern Africa. Since this, our great country could colonize down to the southern and eastern border of Ethiopia; nearly without competition. But the Austrian threat also tried to colonize Somalia. But here Austria withdrew.
Then disaster struck. Our king, the greatest of the greatest had died suddenly the 9th January 1878 aged 57. Leaving his 34 year old son, Umberto, to rule Italy.
And later that year our new king showed us his worth by winning the international crisis over Inner Mauritania against Austria.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/Internationalcrisis1878_zps7c1aec0f.jpg.html
Germany Italy’s new ally, Great Britain and France joined Umberto’s side. The Austrians don’t wont war and surrenders to Italy’s demands. Great Britain gets Western Morocco and our great country gets the Inner Mauritania.
In 1880 our new great king helps his ally, Germany in the brother’s war against Austria. And of course he demanded Venice, Istria, Dalmatia and Southern Tyrol. But before he did that, he had asked his ministers about it. He said: “Do you think that Germany will cooperate with my plans, to annex Italian speaking territories”. “It’s sure that they will cooperate with his majesty’s plans”, said his minister of war.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/WardecalracionGermanyMiniAAR_zpsb7f51904.jpg.html
The war was a success and Italy destroyed the Austrian navy, and with a little help from Germany destroyed the Austrian Army.
The war ended the 11th of May 1881 and ended in a glorious victory.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/Armisticesigned1881_zpsde4a0518.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
Rome 1st June 1881
The Italian soldiers were parading glorious on the streets and all the people watching were happy and excited. Since the peace wouldn’t last in Italy, with the outbreak of World War I, there where peace for now, and people was happy.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/2013-05-03_00002_zpsb21d5320.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mikkel_Glahder/media/2013-05-03_00001_zps24a5e8a9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5
The Italian kingdom and its colonies, in the start of 1883
Fine
* Lie! I’m Danish.
Sadly this AAR is rather silly as, certified in the latest patch, Jan Mayan's population are all Polar Bears. Some changes to a few sentences and pictures should resolve this issue.
Dammit, oh well, maybe next time I'll focus on the Polabrian inhabitants and rightful rulers of the island.
I'm sorry that my photos didn't work so here are the links for them, of course in order.
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...e4378.jpg.html
war declared against Papal States
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...81c36.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...42aa3.jpg.html
War against Ottoman Empire and the territories gained
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...aec0f.jpg.html
Crisis in Inner Mauritania
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...51904.jpg.html
Germany my ally declares war against Austria and I'm dragged into the war
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...tml?sort=3&o=0
Armistice signed
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...d5320.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...tml?sort=3&o=5
The Italian kingdom and its colonies in the start of 1883
Regards Mikkel Glahder
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...e4378.jpg.html
war declared against Papal States
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...81c36.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...42aa3.jpg.html
War against Ottoman Empire and the territories gained
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...aec0f.jpg.html
Crisis in Inner Mauritania
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...51904.jpg.html
Germany my ally declares war against Austria and I'm dragged into the war
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...tml?sort=3&o=0
Armistice signed
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...d5320.jpg.html
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Mi...tml?sort=3&o=5
The Italian kingdom and its colonies in the start of 1883
Regards Mikkel Glahder
Very effective though.
And when all my Polar Bears became master artists in what became the most prestigious nation of the planet, rated 7th in overall power, the world was in awe.
Sorry for not making a mark when the contributions were closed off! I see some contributions made after the 3rd, but we will consider these in the competition as well. And for all fairness, if you post something within the coming hours we will read those too.
But if there is a close call I suppose posting on the 3rd or before can become a tie breaker. The winner will be announced on the 10th of May.
Thank you all!
But if there is a close call I suppose posting on the 3rd or before can become a tie breaker. The winner will be announced on the 10th of May.
Thank you all!
