Kingdom of Lithuania (Central Victory)

Role in the First World War
Lithuania was part of the Russian Empire in the start of the war. And from 1915-1921 Lithuania was under German occupation.

On February 16th, 1918 Lithuania declared independence and the legislative council offered the crown of Lithuania to a German nobleman.

The Duke of Urach accepted and his reign officially began in 1918.

Interwar Years
Lithuania was under heavy German influence for many years. And like Poland had to "Germanize" her border territories to Germany. At first the Lithuanian council tried to revoke their descision to become an independant monarchy. But the new King had arrived and disbanded the council and called for free elections of its members to take place.

The issue was brought to the newly elected council in 1921 and the motion to become a republic was defeated. Then the former council members started a revolt in the capital to force the King out. But German troops crushed the uprising.

Lithuania has a small Navy and Amry and no Air Force. The soldiers are poorly equiped but well trained.