This is a Japanese AAR I'll be starting, i'll edit this post to add the starting information and opening moves.
The Empire of Japan as of 1, January 1936.
Jan 1, 1936: Emperor Hirohito himself has ordered a complete modernization of the army, and Japanese heavy industry.
Several contracts are awarded:
Aichi is to design a new type of intercepter for our glorious army.
Mitsui is to research newer machinery, to power our industry.
Hino Automobile is to research newer models of field artilery.
Kawaski is to modernize the countries agricultural sector.
This information circulates among Japans officer pool, and raises a brow among many a naval officer. Admiral Osami is the first to complain, about the lack of any great naval investment.
"How are we to return to the glory days of Tsushima if my navy rusts in the harbors!?" He cries over the phone.
"The Empire has no intention of going to war with any great naval power, in the foreseeable future." Comes the disheartening reply.
The Emperor decides on a risky course of action, and with the countries small amount of resources undertakes the construction of 3 factories on the Japanese Mainland.
This ties up our production capabilities for an entire year, so hopefully it pays off.
Also during this time, Trade agreements are concluded with Siam, Manchukuo, and the USA, the most significant being the trade for rare materials from Russia, and the 4 oil a day provided by the USA. This will allow our armies, to march across the entirety of the Co-Prosperity sphere.
All infantry units on the Shanxi-Manchuckuo border are prioritized for supplies and the latest equipment. This will ensure any threat posed by the chinese will be negligable at best.
The Empire of Japan as of 1, January 1936.
Jan 1, 1936: Emperor Hirohito himself has ordered a complete modernization of the army, and Japanese heavy industry.
Several contracts are awarded:
Aichi is to design a new type of intercepter for our glorious army.
Mitsui is to research newer machinery, to power our industry.
Hino Automobile is to research newer models of field artilery.
Kawaski is to modernize the countries agricultural sector.
This information circulates among Japans officer pool, and raises a brow among many a naval officer. Admiral Osami is the first to complain, about the lack of any great naval investment.
"How are we to return to the glory days of Tsushima if my navy rusts in the harbors!?" He cries over the phone.
"The Empire has no intention of going to war with any great naval power, in the foreseeable future." Comes the disheartening reply.
The Emperor decides on a risky course of action, and with the countries small amount of resources undertakes the construction of 3 factories on the Japanese Mainland.
This ties up our production capabilities for an entire year, so hopefully it pays off.
Also during this time, Trade agreements are concluded with Siam, Manchukuo, and the USA, the most significant being the trade for rare materials from Russia, and the 4 oil a day provided by the USA. This will allow our armies, to march across the entirety of the Co-Prosperity sphere.
All infantry units on the Shanxi-Manchuckuo border are prioritized for supplies and the latest equipment. This will ensure any threat posed by the chinese will be negligable at best.
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