Troms (Mink's World)

Troms is a autonomous region of Sweden gained from the Great Northern War in Late 1720 from the treaty of Stockholm after the defeat of Denmark, Norway, Polish-Lithuania, and Grand Baltic Duchy (Was Under Polish Rule at treaty time).

History
When Sweden won the rights to the regions of Troms and Finmark Sweden knew that there was going to be an issue enforcing that claim. Sweden sent the 12th Infantry to Garrison the Principality of Troms. There was minimal fighting when the 12th division arrived.

The 7 Day Civil War
Days before the Swedes gained the rights to Troms Norway released them as a sovereign state. On November 2nd 1720 Troms was released as a sovereign state. Due to bickering in the rushed parliament on what to do with this new country. In the end the Swedish supporters left the parliament mad on November 3rd. Later that day a Troms politician made fiery speech against any Swedish sympathizers.

Sympathizers Preparation
Preparation was quick for the Swedish sympathizers it only took 7 days to muster up 1,980 Militia and 2,000 Swedish Volunteers. Their main base of operation was on the border of Sweden in the town of Innset. Sweden knew they were going to get the rights to Troms either way. Sweden sent 2,000 Volunteers to fight for the sympathizers. The Sympathizers said once they win Sweden will have all rights to their land.

War Initiation
On November 10th 1720 Sympathizers start a siege of Tennevoll. This only lasted 12 hours until the defenders capitulated. There was only 150 Defenders. The Parliament declared war later on the early hours of of the 11th. The second major battle was November 13th when Sympathizer troops met Troms Militia in the town of Storslett this would prove to be vital for the Troms to extend the war. After brutal fighting for 4 hours Troms Militia fled the town. Only half of the original Militia were able to flee.

Turning Point
On November 14th a victory for the Sympathizers seemed scarce. The Sympathizers general named Finn Watland decided to attack the the capital of Troms Narvik. This battle would turn around sympathizers spirits. This battle would end the next day with a sympathizers victory

End Of The Civil War
The last remnants of the Troms government held the small town of Sappen hoping a cry for help would be received by any country. Sympathizer troops battled for the town on the 17th. At midnight on the 17th Sympathizer troops captured the town and declared Troms a principality of Sweden.