ah the rearrangement of the countries and continents(especially Europe) are the most interesting part after a war, very nicely done Virgilt
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Virgiltchicken: ...Still, a lot happened at Prague, so that should be some consolation. Here is a production screen for the FCE.
so true, and, most of it very agreeable. however,
you should have given the FCE access to the Mediterranean thru the provinces of Yugoslavia adjacent to Italy. this would have accomplished two things. 1. access to the sea thru a port that is contiguous with the capital, and 2. separated Italy and Yugoslavia. for my money ( read that 2 ¢ ), Yugoslavia should be glad for the protection of the FCE being between Italy and Yugoslavia.
one reason for the separation of Italy and Yugoslavia is that both countries own or covet the area of Dalmatia and the Yugoslavian coast up to Venice.
OH, one benefit of the above sea access for the FCE is that you could then have given Königsberg to Poland and Danzig to the FRG... that said, i certainly would not object to your having both ports! !
sorry, apatrick, but Austria/Austria-Hungary owned Trento long before Italy even existed! !
most excellent updates! !
so true, and, most of it very agreeable. however,
you should have given the FCE access to the Mediterranean thru the provinces of Yugoslavia adjacent to Italy. this would have accomplished two things. 1. access to the sea thru a port that is contiguous with the capital, and 2. separated Italy and Yugoslavia. for my money ( read that 2 ¢ ), Yugoslavia should be glad for the protection of the FCE being between Italy and Yugoslavia.
one reason for the separation of Italy and Yugoslavia is that both countries own or covet the area of Dalmatia and the Yugoslavian coast up to Venice.
OH, one benefit of the above sea access for the FCE is that you could then have given Königsberg to Poland and Danzig to the FRG...
that said, i certainly would not object to your having both ports! ! sorry, apatrick, but Austria/Austria-Hungary owned Trento long before Italy even existed! !
most excellent updates! !
GhostWriter said:sorry, apatrick, but Austria/Austria-Hungary owned Trento long before Italy even existed! !
most excellent updates! !
I understand yr point GhostWriter, but if we start like this than what about Corsica and Nice to Italy (they owned long before). The same concept would apply to Turkey (former Roman empire), Bulgaria, Greece and so on.... OK some of the examples are a bit going past many many years.
However my understanding was that the FCE wanted to restore the pre-war Europe and liberate oppressed nations, and NOT hide the excuse to re-build the Austro-Czech-Hungarian empire
apatrick: ...However my understanding was that the FCE wanted to restore the pre-war Europe...
hmmm. which begs the question, which pre-war Europe? ?
think of it this way, Italy was on the winning side of a war, and acquired Trento. then Italy as the aggressor lost this war, and lost Trento. that makes it fair.
i'm sorry, but i have always felt that a losing aggressor nation should always lose territory.
hmmm. which begs the question, which pre-war Europe? ?
think of it this way, Italy was on the winning side of a war, and acquired Trento. then Italy as the aggressor lost this war, and lost Trento. that makes it fair.
i'm sorry, but i have always felt that a losing aggressor nation should always lose territory.
wow! what a ride. excellent job, mate. good to see czechoslovakia fighting,w inning and even becoming the dominant force in the world
GhostWriter said:...However my understanding was that the FCE wanted to restore the pre-war Europe...
think of it this way, Italy was on the winning side of a war, and acquired Trento. then Italy as the aggressor lost this war, and lost Trento. that makes it fair.
i'm sorry, but i have always felt that a losing aggressor nation should always lose territory.
Seems no one intends to join in my very Valid point on the "crime" commited on the italians
and cloaked as territorial resotration 
i just have to say one thing...
Military Coup in Czechoslovakian....
now lets see a fashist goverment rise and take on the UN..
Military Coup in Czechoslovakian....
now lets see a fashist goverment rise and take on the UN..
apatrick:
Hey, I stand by the ideals of liberation and all that. Liberation does not mean getting everything you want, however. Italy was run by an oppressive dictactor who tried to topple legitimate, freely chosen governments. That is a large crime that, frankly, they got off pretty lightly for. Look at Germany or the Soviet Union.
Also, I didn’t want to restore pre-war Europe. I want to create a Europe that will remain at peace for the foreseeable future.
lifeless:
Thanks
General Jac:
Well, I'll try.
GeneralHannibal:
I'll think about it, but is Spain really worth the hassle? (Just kidding, Spaniards. Vive Espana!)
Spitfire_Pilot:
Well, plenty of IC now. Over a hundred anyway...
Swollen Goat:
Actually, I don't have any plans for another AAR. This one isn't over yet though, so don't worry. Thanks for the (very undeserved) praise!
Karl Martell:
The FCE thanks you for your understanding and support.
Terraferma:
There will be more rearrangement before I'm through.
GhostWriter:
Good point, but as they are both puppets of the French I doubt there will be any border wars. Taking that territory (which I didn't occupy) just seemed too much like blatant land grabbing.
Ladislav:
Well, a dominant force anyway. Thanks.
ju87:
Kraniumbrud:
Never!
Well, I just got my internet connection at home today and thus I celerate with an update! Sorry for the delay, but I think you'll enjoy it.
Hey, I stand by the ideals of liberation and all that. Liberation does not mean getting everything you want, however. Italy was run by an oppressive dictactor who tried to topple legitimate, freely chosen governments. That is a large crime that, frankly, they got off pretty lightly for. Look at Germany or the Soviet Union.
Also, I didn’t want to restore pre-war Europe. I want to create a Europe that will remain at peace for the foreseeable future.
lifeless:
Thanks
General Jac:
Well, I'll try.
GeneralHannibal:
I'll think about it, but is Spain really worth the hassle? (Just kidding, Spaniards. Vive Espana!)
Spitfire_Pilot:
Well, plenty of IC now. Over a hundred anyway...
Swollen Goat:
Actually, I don't have any plans for another AAR. This one isn't over yet though, so don't worry. Thanks for the (very undeserved) praise!
Karl Martell:
The FCE thanks you for your understanding and support.
Terraferma:
There will be more rearrangement before I'm through.
GhostWriter:
Good point, but as they are both puppets of the French I doubt there will be any border wars. Taking that territory (which I didn't occupy) just seemed too much like blatant land grabbing.
Ladislav:
Well, a dominant force anyway. Thanks.
ju87:
Kraniumbrud:
Never!
Well, I just got my internet connection at home today and thus I celerate with an update! Sorry for the delay, but I think you'll enjoy it.
One of the main actors that assisted in the creation of the FCE was, ironically, Japan. Their intention was certainly not to solidify a new, unsure nation a week before the referendum on that nation was to be voted on by all of its citizens. This was what occurred with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and subsequent declaration of war against the United Nations, the Netherlands and the United States of America on November 9th, 1942.
The referendum on the constitution of the Federation of Central European States was scheduled for November 15th, 1942. At that point, Czechoslovakian military units were already advancing into the Japanese puppet of Menkukuo, a drive that would eventually cause that nation to surrender unconditionally shortly after the new year.
Those frontline units included not only Czechs and Slovaks, but also Austrian and Hungarian volunteers who had joined the Czechoslovakian army to fight the communists or to advance the cause of a central European union. The stories of Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians and Austrians fighting together, as well as the now shared threat (though distant) of the Japanese caused a sense of national identity and pride which many consider to be the crucial factor in the success of the National Referendum in all four states of the Federation.
This good news came with it the introduction of several new countries into the United Nations. The Netherlands joined as soon as practical, on November 11th.
The United States, still a bit concerned at joining an alliance that comprised most of the Old World, delayed becoming a member until November 20th. In the end, they simply could not refuse to coordinate with the battle tested democracies that comprised the United Nations and thus prolong the war. It is of note that the Philippines and Liberia also joined the United Nations, though allowing the United States to represent them in all decisions.
An odd footnote in this global realignment is Columbia, which declared war on Japan shortly after Pearl Harbor, but refused to join the United Nations. It hardly mattered in the end, as Columbia signed a Peace Treaty with Japan within two months that normalized all relations. No casualties were recorded on either side of this paper war.
The referendum on the constitution of the Federation of Central European States was scheduled for November 15th, 1942. At that point, Czechoslovakian military units were already advancing into the Japanese puppet of Menkukuo, a drive that would eventually cause that nation to surrender unconditionally shortly after the new year.
Those frontline units included not only Czechs and Slovaks, but also Austrian and Hungarian volunteers who had joined the Czechoslovakian army to fight the communists or to advance the cause of a central European union. The stories of Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians and Austrians fighting together, as well as the now shared threat (though distant) of the Japanese caused a sense of national identity and pride which many consider to be the crucial factor in the success of the National Referendum in all four states of the Federation.
This good news came with it the introduction of several new countries into the United Nations. The Netherlands joined as soon as practical, on November 11th.
The United States, still a bit concerned at joining an alliance that comprised most of the Old World, delayed becoming a member until November 20th. In the end, they simply could not refuse to coordinate with the battle tested democracies that comprised the United Nations and thus prolong the war. It is of note that the Philippines and Liberia also joined the United Nations, though allowing the United States to represent them in all decisions.
An odd footnote in this global realignment is Columbia, which declared war on Japan shortly after Pearl Harbor, but refused to join the United Nations. It hardly mattered in the end, as Columbia signed a Peace Treaty with Japan within two months that normalized all relations. No casualties were recorded on either side of this paper war.
Big alliance there. Good to see the FCE succeeding, something quite revolutionary there. What's up with Columbia DOWing like that?
Hooray! Virgil is back! I read through this AAR while you were away and am extremely impressed. I can't wait to see how this next chapter plays out. Perhaps after the Japanese and their allies are defeated, you can leave the allies and destroy the US! I mean.....liberate the masses from capitalism....or...something....
so how is the mighty and famous Czech navy going to get to the Japanese home islands? you would have to first build a navy, circumnavigate the globe to rebase in vladivostok and then invade. all the while crossing your fingers that jap carriers don't head for you instead of the USN. instead, i suggest a massive paradrop . bring on the plane (sic)!
. bring on the plane (sic)!
I too am rather amused by Colombian actions. I wonder if certain agricultural products might explain the cause?
Seems it it he battle of two hemispheres - the West versus the East.
Seems it it he battle of two hemispheres - the West versus the East.
General Jac said:So Colombia declared war on you or Japan? I didn`t quite get that bit
Japan, that's why it was so weird that they didn't want to join the allies
Great update!