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stnylan Correction, the free city of Bern as it is known today. Of course it now it's a satellite of Prussia.
Fulcrumvale Naval assets are important to acquire a colonial empire, but they are not the most important for Persia. The army still is the number one priority, as most of my fighting were and will be around my borders.
joebthegreat What has the Dalai Lama ever done to Persia? Besides sending smugglers.
Deo89 The Sultan now has to obey the wishes of the Shah. (satellite in other words) Oil producing wasn't as efficient in those days, of course I could always have written that I produced 15 liters of oil a day
Earth's Savior Actually, two beatings. Perhaps I should dedicate a chapter to the happenings in Europe, especially the Balkan are a nice story.
kingmbutu We'll go to the top, but we won't take down the Russian Bear, the British Lion on the other hand might be a possibility.
Duke of Wellington I like a challenge, but commiting virtual suicide goes a bit to far.
tonythetiger It is possible to push them out, but it will be more costly as my first (and only) war against them.
CSK It hasn't changed the balance of power in Central Asia already? Considering I was weak and had virtually no economy and military, to become close to the European powers, even surpassing some other European countries. As for Prussia, don't underestimate them, they already beaten Russia, and considering they've a 3 province deep defensive line, I think they can severly hurt Russia.
Vincent Julien Uhm.....no. It is Luxembourg.
Fulcrumvale Naval assets are important to acquire a colonial empire, but they are not the most important for Persia. The army still is the number one priority, as most of my fighting were and will be around my borders.
joebthegreat What has the Dalai Lama ever done to Persia? Besides sending smugglers.
Deo89 The Sultan now has to obey the wishes of the Shah. (satellite in other words) Oil producing wasn't as efficient in those days, of course I could always have written that I produced 15 liters of oil a day
Earth's Savior Actually, two beatings. Perhaps I should dedicate a chapter to the happenings in Europe, especially the Balkan are a nice story.
kingmbutu We'll go to the top, but we won't take down the Russian Bear, the British Lion on the other hand might be a possibility.
Duke of Wellington I like a challenge, but commiting virtual suicide goes a bit to far.
tonythetiger It is possible to push them out, but it will be more costly as my first (and only) war against them.
CSK It hasn't changed the balance of power in Central Asia already? Considering I was weak and had virtually no economy and military, to become close to the European powers, even surpassing some other European countries. As for Prussia, don't underestimate them, they already beaten Russia, and considering they've a 3 province deep defensive line, I think they can severly hurt Russia.
Vincent Julien Uhm.....no. It is Luxembourg.
Wannabe Tatar said:
Luxembourg is usually a dark orangey colour - in the screenshot, it's the same green as Italy. *shrugs* (And you obviously haven't been modifying any of the other colours.)
Russia has Dubrovnik? :wacko:
The rise to power continues
During the following 2 years the Persian Navy was increased even further as 9 ships, of which 3 were pre-dreadnaught ships and 6 protected cruisers, were constructed in the shipyards of Basra. Even the transport ships were renewed to allow Persian troops to be send overseas safer and faster.
The Second Persian Fleet
As Persia grew economically stronger, the desire for overseas colonies grew. Despite most of the world being already owned, directly or indirectly, by European powers, Mozzafar found the Sudan a good colony. The gold and rubber from there would decrease Persia’s dependence of those resources. By mid 1916 the Shah sent out the First Persian fleet to the Red Sea. Soon 24,000 Persian troops followed and landed in Sudan. As the British had already destroyed the Egyptian army and cutting Cairo from the rest of the country, the occupation of Sudan went quickly.
War declaration against Egypt
When the Sudan was finally subdued, an amphibious assault was launched near Cairo. 30,000 Egyptian soldiers stood brave against the Persian troops. Yet the combination of shore bombardment, the use of gas and heavy artillery, saw the Egyptian troops being destroyed within a matter of hours. With Cairo occupied, and the Egyptians defeated, peace talks started between the two warring countries. The Sudan and Tanta were to be seceded to Persia, while Egypt was to retain her independence.
The last stand of the Egyptians
With the acquisition of Tanta, the Persians had acquired a Mediterranean port. The Second Persian fleet, consisting of the recently completed ships, was sent to Tanta, protecting Persian and Ottoman interests in the region. 2 infantry divisions were stationed in Tanta, and another 2 were stationed in the Sudan. Having acquired overseas colonies, the Shah saw this as the final completion of the Persian ‘civilization program’.
Persian holdings in Egypt
Despite the war going extremely well for the Persian, the internal situation was escalating during the 1917 election. The Liberal faction was accused of fraud by the socialists. Although the liberals won the election, the Shah forced them to leave the government and gave power to the socialists. During their rule modern factories were constructed in Azerbaijan, Punjab, Afghanistan and Baluchistan. However, by March the higher classes and a large part of the Punjabi population were demanding their resignation. The socialists ruled without any consideration of the higher classes, and quickly a large part of the rich people demanded their resignation. The Shah, once again, dismissed the government and he appointed the liberals again, as they had brought prosperity to his country, and more importantly, to him.
In 1918 however things were once again destabilizing in the Middle East and Central Asia. The Persian-Turkish War of 1906-1909 had already cracked the foundations of the Ottoman Empire. Yet 9 years after the war, the old institute was still standing. However things were turning for the worse as the Arabs were rising to arms. The war 9 years earlier had destroyed all Ottoman troops, and showed the Arabs that the Turks were not able and willing to defend the region. During the Persian occupation several commanders had granted privileges to the Arabic nobility, which were revoked by the Ottomans, causing further resentment against Ottoman rule. By September the Arabs declared their independence and quickly the Ottoman Empire descended into a civil war.
The Ottoman Civil War
Three factions were fighting each other, the Monarchists held their base in the Balkan*, the Republicans, who had their base in Southern Anatolia, Rhodes and Cyprus. Then there were the communists who controlled most of the Black Sea coast and several inland cities. As soon as the Empire collapsed, Armenia declared her independence. Despite several requests from the Sultan, Persia remained neutral in the conflict, at least for now.
*Although it seems illogical, I'll explain it in my next update.
Is that a vanlilla event or have you enhanced the game to better reflect the situation?
Well, that's it. The Near East has gone down the spout. Looks a complete, lovely, mess!
Hmm…I smell an intervention…
Ok, I realize this seems absurd, but would you mind renaming the individual units if your navy to something more interesting than “3rd BB. Division?” Monarchial names should do for the BB’s, while you could crib the ones from the modern Iranian Navy for the CA’s.
Ok, I realize this seems absurd, but would you mind renaming the individual units if your navy to something more interesting than “3rd BB. Division?” Monarchial names should do for the BB’s, while you could crib the ones from the modern Iranian Navy for the CA’s.
Nice to see the birth of a Persian navy. And boy the Ottomans went south pretty completely didn't they?
Divide (or let them do it themselves) and rule. Is that to be the policy on the Ottomans? The Sudan looks good added to your territory.
Go Commies! And time to take on the Levant I guess. But the Shah appointed the Socialists? That seems absolutly strange to me.
Deo89 The only fun thing is about small nations is that they'll get eaten soon by some one
Nikolai Just some modding from my side. IMO the Ottoman Empire was an outdated institute.
stnylan True, I made the borders a bit messy to make it look realistic. Now the question is who'll profit the most from the mess, Russia, Persia or Britain?
Fulcrumvale I thought about renaming the new ships, but it's such a nasty job to do. I guess soon we'll see the Cruiser 'Kabul' making it's patrol in the Med.
kingmbutu Ah, the Persian navy was born early (2 ironclads) but had a great revival in 1914-1918. Now it can challenge most European fleets (excluding Britain, France, Prussia and Russia) As for the Ottomans, hopefully the Sultan will win the civil war, but some how I doubt that.
Duke of Wellington Divide and conquer. Take out the weak first (Arabs) and let the strong ones fight each other to the death, then take them. Or divide them with the other GPs.
CSK Somehow I think the commies will win in Anatolia. The Shah had a breakdown when he appointed the socialists (of course state capitalism allows me to build certain factories, which will be vital later on)
Nikolai Just some modding from my side. IMO the Ottoman Empire was an outdated institute.
stnylan True, I made the borders a bit messy to make it look realistic. Now the question is who'll profit the most from the mess, Russia, Persia or Britain?
Fulcrumvale
I thought about renaming the new ships, but it's such a nasty job to do. I guess soon we'll see the Cruiser 'Kabul' making it's patrol in the Med.kingmbutu Ah, the Persian navy was born early (2 ironclads) but had a great revival in 1914-1918. Now it can challenge most European fleets (excluding Britain, France, Prussia and Russia) As for the Ottomans, hopefully the Sultan will win the civil war, but some how I doubt that.
Duke of Wellington Divide and conquer. Take out the weak first (Arabs) and let the strong ones fight each other to the death, then take them. Or divide them with the other GPs.
CSK Somehow I think the commies will win in Anatolia. The Shah had a breakdown when he appointed the socialists (of course state capitalism allows me to build certain factories, which will be vital later on)
Greece has half of Anatolia? They should really be concentrating on pushing North.
Uhm, that was a mistake on my side o Should have given them a different color. As Deo89 mentioned it are the republicans, they control all the light blue in Anatolia, plus Rhodos and Cyprus.
o Should have given them a different color. As Deo89 mentioned it are the republicans, they control all the light blue in Anatolia, plus Rhodos and Cyprus.
Wannabe Tatar said:
Why not just take the Ottoman Mediterranean possessions? They're being tossed in the dustbin of history anyway...
Also, great AAR. I have no idea how to control a Vicky economy, so it always impresses me when someone can not only make an empire but make it profitable as well.
Just read the entire thing. So far it's been excellent. I'm looking forward to the next update.
Virgiltchicken said:
Because that would make the UK and possibly Russia declare war on him, something he doesn't want to do after that Ottoman AAR...