World War V (A World of Difference)

World War V, or the Fifth World War (often abbreviated as WWV or WW5), was a global war that was underway by 1932 and ended in 1949. It involved all of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allied Entente and the Global Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, with more than 150 million people serving in military units. In a state of "total war", the major participants placed their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities at the service of the war effort, erasing the distinction between civilian and military resources. Marked by significant events involving the mass death of civilians, including the only use of nuclear weapons in warfare, it resulted in 70 million to over 90 million fatalities. These deaths make World War V by far the deadliest conflict in all of human history. Although the Empire of Japan, Russian Empire, and Sultanate of India wer already at war with the Empire of China, Kingdom of Siam, and Lankan Consulate in 1929, the world war is generally said to have begun on 6 December 1932, with the declarations of war between most of the major powers of Europe. Germany, Austria, and Italy set out to reconquer their lost lands, and England sought to dominate the British isles again. For three years, what the United States termed "the evil Napoleons" conquered most of Western and Southern Europe. By 1940, France had fallen to the Anglo-Austro-Italo-German assault. This subsequently led to the official invasion of the Russian Empire from the Axis powers, starting longest and most devastating land theatre of war in history. It lasted until 1947 wherein the Allies made a massive comeback. The total victory of the Allies over the Axis in 1949 ended the conflict. World War V altered the political alignment and social structure of the world. The Global League (GL) was established to foster international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. The great powers that were the victors of the war—the United States, France, Russia, Japan, and Arabia—became the permanent members of the Global League Security Council. The Russia Empire, United States, and French Empire emerged as rival superpowers, setting the stage for the Cold War, which lasts into the present day. Meanwhile, the influence of European great powers started to decline, while the decolonisation of Asia and Africa began. Most countries whose industries had been damaged moved towards economic recovery. Political integration, especially in Europe, emerged as an effort to stabilise postwar relations.

Franco-Italian Relation
Italy and France began falling out in 1931. Starting with the Election of Prime Minister Benito Mussolini in 1930, the friendly relationship that had existed between the two since 1821 (with Napoleon's brother-in-law and sister, Joachim Murat and Caroline Bonaparte, becoming the King and Queen of Italy) ceased to exist. Mussolini deposed the King of Italy, Jerome III, and the Royal Family, whereupon they were exiled and sent to France. There they stayed in Versailles.

Louis II vowed to restore the King to the throne of Italy and declared Italy a national enemy. Italy secured an alliance with Germany and declared the Franco-Italian Alliance (signed 1821) void.

English Civil War
The English Civil War, which was fought from 1930 to 1933, involved the Republicans, led by General Winston Churchill, and the Nationalists, the current government under Prime Minister Oswald Mosley. King Edward, who actually supported the Republicans in place of Mosley's dictatorship, effectively lacked any control over English government.

Churchill had most of the army, and part of the navy and almost all of the air force on his side, but Mosley still had loyal troops and a larger part of the navy. (The Royal English Air Force was trash. Had it been better, Churchill could have won.) Republican forces won crucial battles, even laying siege to Westminster and capturing Parliament once while he continued to escape. Churchill even wounded Mosley badly himself.

Nevertheless, the Royal Air Force conducted air raids over Republican bases, which were mostly remote areas. (Again, the Air Force was absolutely terrible, which provided that these air raids often failed.)

The Republicans even attempted to enlist the aid of Scotland and Ireland, which failed. The Nationalist Navy also beat the small Republican Navy.

By 1932, the Republicans were reduced to a small band of soldiers and a few planes. Following a battle in Liverpool, which damaged most of the city, the Republican movement was severely damaged and Churchill and his last allies fled to Scotland.

Immediate Causes
Three immediate causes directly led to the outbreak of the war: In response to the four events, six nations went to war, eventually drawing allies in: Thus, France, Ethiopia, Scandinavia, and Russia went to war with England, China, Siam, and Germany.
 * 1) The German invasion of Scandinavia and Russia.
 * 2) The border dispute between German East Africa and Ethiopia.
 * 3) The bombing of the French Imperial Center.
 * 4) The Chinese invasion of the Russia claimed Uriankai.
 * 1) Scandinavia and Russia declared war on Germany.
 * 2) Germany declared war on Ethiopia.
 * 3) France declared war on the attacker, England.
 * 4) Russia declared war on China and its allies, joining the existing East Asian War.