Sid Jairo's Europa Forumalis: WW2 (v2) - STILL I RISE... LIKE DUST, STILL I RISE

[Jairo]

the republic of china, not interested in war with japan, reluctantly cedes taiwan




current status of the war of the two chinas

the republic of china has settled a peace deal with tibet, fully recognizing its independence in exchange for non-intervention in the war of the two chinas


the guerra fronteriza is looking like it'll end in a white peace so far

peru has taken significant losses in comparison to ecuador with no territory to show for it

an embarrassing conflict indeed




the revolutionaries, which had originally appeared nearby the interior of colombia, have linked up with cuban forces in riohacha.

colombia gathers forces in bogota in preparation of an attack




although the united kingdom has entered the spanish civil war, nationalists express no desires to capture gibraltar as they see this war as one strictly between them and republican spain

troop movements up in leon have allowed the nationalists to snag up a thin line of republican territory

although portugal is supporting the nationalist cause, they are not supplying them. nationalist spain requests portugal change this




initial soviet-mongol advances in manchuria have been successful

however, as they probe deeper into japanese territory, they will begin to face a slowdown due to the japanese destruction of bridges and some roadways. sakhalin, a territory contested since the first russo-japanese war in 1907, is finally under fire again from both sides

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[Juncoph]

the revolutionaries, which had originally appeared nearby the interior of colombia, have linked up with cuban forces in riohacha.
colombia gathers forces in bogota in preparation of an attack

Cuba offers a pro-Cuban revolutionary leader named Josef Esteban,
who has shown aptitude in commanding his own men,
 to oversee Riohacha throughout the conflict. This will not be without conditions, however:

He will also be assisted by a handful of Cuban advisers.

He is temporarily legally bound to Cuba, and cannot withdraw from the war.

These are both stopgap legislations and will be amended with a more long-term government when the war ends.

Also, Cuba builds tank construction plants.








A reconnaissance biplane spots the high troop concentrations in Bogata, and warns the forces in Riohacha.

A plan is formed to counter this, the first stage being to jury-rig railway guns for direct fire,
along with adding gun-shields to them.
 They're also removed from the rails they got mounted on because Colombia honestly doesn't have that many railways,
and the guns Cuban forces use are comparatively small and lightweight compared to that of other nations.
Logs that are cut up into solid wooden wheels, are field-mounted onto the rail wheels of the ex-railway guns,
to increase the surface area of the wheels and decrease the chance of them sinking into the ground.

Then they're pushed and towed into position, ready for an attack. Unfortunately,
the setup is still too encumbering for movement in battle. The field guns are still very much mobile, though.

Most of Cuba's Colombia-stationed biplanes are fueled and ready to take off to assist in a defense.
The rest are being used for further reconnaissance.

Cuban forces offer the rebels most of their spare/surplus gas masks,
as the biplanes also spotted mustard gas manufacturing plants which confirmed already rising suspicions.

[Nonnel]

British Asian troops in Tibet are resupplied and relocate once more to the communist front

[Swat 3]

Italy continues to supply Nationalist Spain with guns, artillery, and planes.

[Decepticon]

With past completed studies, Germany begins to go into research of a newer type of tank. A quick, light and German-made one. It is also researched along with it's ways of supporting infantry.

With these past studies, Germany begins to look into the 'Blitzkrieg' tenet study.

[Jairo]

colombia launches a mustard gas raid upon entrenched troop positions in lower riohacha

MUHUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


additional chilean fascists rise up in santiago, prompting a police response

[Juncoph]

colombia launches a mustard gas raid upon entrenched troop positions in lower riohacha

MUHUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Gas masks allow most troops to fire at the enemy, and along with direct-fire artillery,
the soldiers that hopped trenches in order to throw the mustard grenades are killed before they can make it to cover.

A counterattack happens, with entire squadrons hiding behind the gunshields of field guns as they're used to push up against the enemy.
Few of these groups are actually fired at as most Colombian field guns are preoccupied with Cuban biplanes strafing them.

Unfortunately, not all troops are diligent, and not all rebels could be issued gas masks.
Some are incapacitated immediately due to the gas entering their eyes and lungs.

When the initial wave of shielded groups break into the first couple of enemy trench lines,
they're followed by most of the troops stationed in southern Riohacha.

The railway guns quickly become indirect fire weapons again as trees obstruct the enemy.

[grunterdb1951]

Great War Experimental and Great War Hand Me Down complete

Great War Battleship and Great War Stockpile begun

[CypherX]

...they request stronger trading with Germany, Japan and Italy. Additionally, Argentina requests the abolishment of border tariffs on trade goods between Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina to stimulate growth.

News

Alarmed by the recent aggression in South America and not wanting to get caught undefended, Argentina brings several modern weapons and the first class of light cruiser out of development and into production as well as the reorganization of national guard forces.

Chancellor Perón's reforms have been very successful at increasing the standard of living for a large portion of Argentinian citizens. His healthcare program has improved life as well, though mostly in urban areas only. Additionally, government propaganda supporting fascist political movements in South America have begun affecting Argentinian citizens, the majority of which now vocally support the fascist movement in Chile labelled as rebels by the Chilean government.

Externally, Argentina's government has condemned the recent mustard gas strike in Colombia, citing the effects it will have on citizens and farmland.

Helpful dates for gun research

Experimental submachinegun - 1940
Submachinegun - 1941

Experimental assault rifle - 1943
Assault rifle - 1944

[Jairo]

STATE OF AFFAIRS
1936


CRCIA IN PROGRESS!
CRCIA RESOLVED!
WAR DECLARED!
PEACE DECLARED!
TERRITORY CONQUERED!
TERRITORY CEDED!
COALITION FORMED!
NATION FORMED!
NATION DENOUNCED!
NATION EMBARGOED!
ALLIANCE FORMED!
ALLIANCE DISSOLVED!

The Spanish Civil War, a crCIA turned global in August 1936, has been raging on ever since. With the Soviet Union as senior partner to Republican Spain and Japan as senior partner to Nationalist Spain, this conflict is truly felt worldwide.

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The Iran-Iraq Basrah Dispute was solved in March 1936 by the United States with a resolution detailing the partitioning of Iraqi Basrah in exchange for American military protection over Iraq.

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The Republic of China declared war upon Tibet in an effort to reannex them.

Soviet Union declared war upon the Republic of China in support of the Communist Party of China.

Mongolia declared war upon the Republic of China in support of the Communist Party of China.

Peru declared war upon Ecuador in an attempt to cut them down to size.

Cuba declared war upon Colombia in support of fascist rebels rioting there.

Nationalist Spain declared war upon Republican Spain in order to obtain complete control over Spanish Iberia.

Italy declared war upon Republican Spain in support of Nationalist Spain.

The United Kingdom did not officially declare war upon Italy, however, they did send their navy to engage in the Mediterranean in response to an Italian declaration of war.

The Soviet Union declared war upon Japan after Japan ignored several warnings in regards to Chinese Taiwan.

Mongolia declared war upon Japan in support of the Soviet Union.

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Italy and Abyssinia obtained peace in March 1936, ending the Second Italo-Abyssinian War. Terms of peace were the dissolution of the Abyssinian military as well as the proclamation of Abyssinia as a puppet of Italy.

British Palestinian rebels and the United Kingdom obtained peace in March 1936 after a swift anti-revolt crackdown.

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I guess this technically counts because it was forged in a war, but Tibet successfully detached itself from the Republic of China.

Also I guess this technically counts, but Italy took control over Abyssinia, although they're puppeting it and didn't annex.

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Iraq ceded half of its Basrah territory to Iran as per the American Resolution of 1936.

The Republic of China ceded Taiwan to Japan in order to avoid more needless conflict.

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Although the Balkan Pact was already formed, Bulgaria was pressured into joining it.

The Low Country Coalition, consisting of Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands was formed.

The Axis Powers, consisting of Germany and Italy, was formed.

The Latin American Coalition, consisting of Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Brazil, was formed.

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Tibet was formed with Japan and Italy recognizing its existence.

The People's Republic of China was formed with Spain and the Soviet Union recognizing its independence.

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The Republic of China denounced the Soviet Union for aiding communist rebels.

The Republic of China denounced Japan for recognizing Tibetan independence.

The Republic of China denounced Italy for recognizing Tibetan independence.

The Falangist Party of Spain denounced the Spanish government for offering aid to the communist rebels in China.

Italy denounced the United Kingdom for directly intervening in the Spanish Civil War.

Cuba denounced the United States for embargoing them.

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The Republic of China embargoed Japan for recognizing Tibetan independence.

The Republic of China embargoed Italy for recognizing Tibetan independence.

The United States embargoed Cuba following diplomatic disagreements

Canada embargoed Cuba as per an American request.

Mexico embargoed Cuba as per an American request.

The United Kingdom embargoed Cuba as per an American request.

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(this section will only include alliances [not coalitions] formed between two nations)

Austria and Germany formed an alliance.

The United Kingdom and the United States formed an alliance.

The United Kingdom and France formed an alliance.

Czechoslovakia and Poland formed an alliance.

France and Poland formed an alliance.

United Kingdom and Poland formed an alliance.

United States and France formed an alliance.

United States and Liechtenstein formed an alliance.

France and Liechtenstein formed an alliance.

United Kingdom and Liechtenstein formed an alliance.

The Soviet Union and Poland formed an alliance.

Australia and the United States formed an alliance.

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The United States removed Cuba from the North American Union.


THESE NATIONS HAVE DECLARED PEACE

Italy -	Abyssinia
British Palestine -	United Kingdom
Republic of China -	Tibet

THESE NATIONS HAVE DECLARED WAR

Republic of China -	Tibet
Soviet Union -	Republic of China
Mongolia -	Republic of China
Peru -	Ecuador
Cuba -	Colombia
Nationalist Spain -	Republican Spain
Italy -	Republican Spain
United Kingdom* -	Italy
Soviet Union -	Japan
Mongolia -	Japan

*not declared but implied

THESE NATIONS HAVE DECLARED AN ALLIANCE

Austria -	Germany
United Kingdom -	United States
United Kingdom -	France
Poland -	Czechoslovakia
Poland -	France
Poland -	United Kingdom
United States -	France
Liechtenstein -	United States
Liechtenstein -	France
Liechtenstein -	United Kingdom
Soviet Union -	Poland
Australia -	United States

EXTRANEOUS EVENTS
Foreign Adviser reports are anticipated to become more common.


THE GREAT EIGHT

1.	United Kingdom
2.	Soviet Union
3.	France
4.	Germany
5.	United States
6.	Italy
7.	Japan
8.	Brazil

ONGOING CONFLICTS

August 1927 -	Chinese Civil War
June 1936 -	Guerra Fronteriza
July 1936 -	Guerra Relampago
August 1936 -	Spanish Civil War
August 1936 -	War of the Two Chinas
August 1936 -	Second Russo-Japanese War

[Harm94]

Mongolian troops are issued molotovs to their current kit for burning cover and anti-tank use. Thanks to USSR friend, squad leaders now carry PPD-40 instead of Mosin.

[Jairo]

Helpful dates for gun research

Experimental submachinegun - 1940
Submachinegun - 1941

Experimental assault rifle - 1943
Assault rifle - 1944

these are official, by the way

although these are not on the technology tree, machine gun research can be retranslated to fit these side projects (they won't count as a research tech)

[Juncoph]

Mongolian troops are issued molotovs to their current kit for burning cover and anti-tank use. Thanks to USSR friend, squad leaders now carry PPD-40 instead of Mosin.

Helpful dates for gun research

Experimental submachinegun - 1940
Submachinegun - 1941

remain with mosin, is good weapon

[Nonnel]

BRITANNICA RULES THE WAVES

begin research on great war cruisers and early fighters (spitfire spitfire spitfire :O)
also where is the mighty commonwealth

[Harm94]

remain with mosin, is good weapon

Is foolish to give everyone smg, that is why only my officers carry them.