Timeline (Dawn of War Resurgence)

This will be the short backstory of the war from 1939-1948 as well as changes or pertinent Info regarding nations that currently have a player at game start in 1948.

1930-1939[]

1930: The United States undergoes a serious border incident with the 2nd Mexican Empire. Both sides fight a short border conflict which ends in a decisive victory for the Americans.

1930: Mahatma Gandhi stages a successful protest against the British securing more notable development of the Indian independence movement.

1930: A hurricane rocks the Carribbean prompting large scale support from the United States and the Coalition of Southern American States starting a small war of influence.

1931: The Great depression prompts further extreme measures to handle within the United States

1931: After years of propping up Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Peru, the "Big 3" of South America vote to consolidate the coalitions economic and military assets in order to more properly address economic concerns. While all still technically independent, a symbolic head of the "federal government" is elected as representative of this bloc.

1932: The United States, Britain, France and most other democratic nations shun this new Federal state in South America plunging most of the developed world into further depression.

1932: The Algerian riots occur over settlement policy of French citizens in Algiers. The riots are broken up violently and the assets of prominent members are seized.

1932: Manchukuo is seized from China by the Japanese by opportunist military leadership.

1933: The National Socialist Party takes power in Germany with Hitler taking much more direct control over the German Nation

1933: The 2nd Five year plan begins with Stalin intending to turn the Soviet Union into an Industrial powerhouse "at all costs"

1933: Congress votes in favor of Philippines independence against the wishes of President Hoover.

1933: The Pakistan movement gains momentum in Northern India.

1935: The Saar basin rejoins Germany.

1935: The establishment of the Luftwaffe the first direct Violation of the Treaty of Versailles is carried out.

1935: The Dust bowl rocks the United states prompting many to turn elsewhere for agricultural tade.

1935: The Federation of South America is established by the Big 3. It remains still only symbolically united by its overarching Federal government with national politics between the member states still dictating further policy.

1936: The Second Italo-Ethiopian war ends in a costly victory for Italy.

1936: The Rhineland is re-occupied.

1936: The Panama plebicite occurs rejoining Panama to Gran Colombia after its humiliating defeat at the hands of the United States.

1937: Spanish civil war breaks out between the Nationalists under Franco, and the Republicans a loose alliance of left and centrist politicians.

1937: Amelia Airheart completes her famed flight to circumnavigate the globe.

1937: The 2nd Sino-Japanese War breaks out over the Marco-Polo bridge incident

1938: Germany annexes both Austria, and Czechoslovakia with the latter proving Appeasement has failed to secure lasting peace with Germany.

1938: The Federation and the 2nd Mexican Empire sign an alliance.

1939: WW2 breaks out with the invasion of Poland.

1939: In a few short weeks the Germans defeat most Polish Resistance. The Plan to hold the far East of the Country falls apart with the Soviet invasion of Eastern Poland.

1939: The Winter War also occurs with the Finnish fighting valiantly against the Soviets.

1940-1944[]

1940: The Germans invade both the Netherlands and Belgium and punch through the Ardennes. The Fall of France is only slightly saved by the Evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force and a fair number of the French Army.
1940: Winston Churchill gives his famous "We will never Surrender" speech and immediately sends the military over to Africa to combat the Italians.
1940: The Japanese begin planning logistically for the massive strike south.
1940: Through most of 1940 Italian assaults are repelled and Italian colonies fall. Ethiopia sees significant failures of the Italian Army.
1941: The North Africa campaign continues however the British manage to swing it in their favor after troops return from the failed Greek expedition return.
1941: Axis troops launch operation Barbarossa wiping out significant forward Soviet Units, making immense gains in the first few months.
1941: The encirclement of Kiev wipes out in excess of 750,000 Soviet troops. The Largest encirclement in Human history. Most give the Soviets no more than another year of Survival
1941: The Soviets and British occupy Iran and Iraq in short order after formalizing their war-time alliance.
1941: Japan launches multiple offensives over the Pacific starting with the attack on Pearl Harbor. The wiping out of much of the US Pacific fleet puts the allies on the backfoot.
1941: Immediately following Pearl Harbor, the Federation and Second Mexican Empire seize the remainder of Central America dividing it between them. A Landing of a Federation Task force in Hispaniola prompts the United States to issue the Miami Proclomation, demanding the Mexican and Federation forces to evacuate their recent conquests or be prepared for intervention. Both Nations refuse.
1941: The US begins its own general counteroffensive anywhere it can fighting tooth and nail over the Pacific and launching an ill prepared offensive into Northern Mexico. Even less prepared the Mexcian forces lost much of its northern states in short order.
1942: The Big 4 detail their plans for defeating the Axis Powers agreeing to Focus on Germany. With notable gains in Mexico the United States is positive the Two Latin American Powers will agree to the Miami proclamation.
1942: The German and Japanese offensives both Stall out as the Eastern front bogs down 75% of the Axis manpower and the Japanese get stuck fighting a brutal jungle war in Burma.
1942: The Only Axis victory of the year occurs as the Federations forces manage to retake northern Mexico and cross into the United States proper. The Cuba Campaign begins as well.
1943: Axis raiding of Allied shipping enters into a extremely successful period as the opening up of ports in South America wreaks havoc on Allied shipping.
1943: The Second battle of El-Alamein drives home the hoplessness of the Axis efforts in North Africa
1943: The invasion of Italy effectively removes Italy as a major contender from the war.
1943: Strategic bombing campaigns begin in major amounts against the Germans, Mexicans, and Federation.
1944: The Cuba Campaign fails with American forces evicting final South American troops early in the year.
1944: Following the victory at Stalingrad, the Soviets seize the initiative and provide a springboard of morale across all the Allies. Successful offensives in the Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Mexico sees the greatest loss of territory the Axis has been subject to.
1944: With American troops pre-occupied in Central Mexico, and the Pacific, the Allied invasion of France is put off for another year.

1945-1948[]

1945: Transfers of units to the Eastern front leaves France highly undermanned. Charles De Gaulle sends agitators to instigate a French uprising.
1945: The American offensive across the Caribbean stalls out. The Mexican government falls this year as well however Federation forces fight an extremely effective defensive campaign in the Jungles of the Yucatan and Guatemala.
1945: The US forces sweep across the Pacific destroying any offensive potential the Japanese still have and intensify their strategic bombing campaign over Japan.
1945: Hitler orders one last offensive to seize the initiative in the East believing he can salvage the situation. This proves false as Soviet forces retake the remainder of Belarussia, the Baltic and capitulate Romania.
1945: Starting with a general strike, the French uprising of 45 opens up a corridor for Allied forces to Pour into France. within 3 month nearly 1.2 million Allied troops have landed in France aiding the French militias in their seiges of the pockets of German resistance.
1946: Commonwealth, French, and American troops push into Germany while the Soviets close in from the East. The Battle of Berlin ends on August 3rd 1946 and Germany officially surrenders. The Italian Social republic surrenders as well 1 week before the Germans surrender.
1946: American forces embark on the largest amphibious invasion in human history. Operation Downfall. The United States marshalls nearly 5 million men for the effort.
1946: US forces fight a back and forth war over Guatemala and the Yucatan however by the end of the year Federation forces withdraw to Guatemala and hold their lines. Both sides intensify their Strategic bombing campaigns leading to the notable bombings of Miama, Caracas, Caragena, and New Orleans. An American firebombing raid completely levels Barranquila.
1947: US forces continue to push through Japan fighting unprecedented military and civilian resistance. Estimated casualties to the Japanese are in excess of 7 million.
1947: Federation bombers embark on their most daring raid of the war. The Firebombing of Houston destroys much of the city and is noted to be retaliatory for Barranquila. The follow up of the Raid and failure of further offensive operations by both sides bring them begrudgingly to the table to speak of peace.
1948: US forces end the Siege of Tokyo with the capture of the Emperor alive. Shortly afterwards the Allies sign peace treaties across the board ending the war. The Atlantic Charter is forced to abandon one of its key tenants, the unconditional surrender of all axis powers. With the Soviets refusing to participate further and the remaining allies suffering from fatigue, the prospects of fighting a costly war across a continent that is mostly jungle is deemed "the task of a madman or a sadist."

National Backstory as of 1948[]

United States of America[]

Battered but not Broken by any means, The United States of America stands as the Strongest of 4 great powers looming over the world. Instrumental in the defeat of the vast majority of the Axis powers with its manpower and Industrial might, the United States suffered relatively little compared to some of the other nations during the war. With only about 750,000 civilian casualties, and roughly 3.7 million casualties the United States is one of the least affected by the war. While surprised by the resilience of a new rival and enemy to the south the United States was able to push back and establish what it calls the Truman Cordon.

A clear cut defensive perimeter running through southern Mexico and through the middle of the Caribbean. Remaining the worlds single largest industrial power, the United States is only distantly followed by both the Soviet Union and Federation of South America respectively. Having proven its willingness to do what needed to be done, the United States under Truman has claimed victory over the Japanese in their entirety and contributed greatly to the collapse of the Nazi regime. Weary of war, the United States and its allies only begrudingly signed peace with the Federation for fears of the Red Army turning to march on Europe and bring the war crashing right back down upon them. The United States remains the most powerful country on the planet but has multiple distinct rivals. Many hope for a return to isolationism or looking towards expanding their soft power rather than maintaining a massive standing military deployed around the world. Others look to capitalize on Americas new standing to distinctly capitalize on the obliteration of most of Europes own power. Only Time will tell which direction they take.

Federation of Canada[]

Established before the war as an independent state in its own right. Canada has managed to carve out for itself a powerful force in the new world. With the war contributing heavily to its industrial development and with its ruthless reputation on the field of battle, the Canadian Federation maintains close ties to not only its former colonial parent, the United Kingdom, but also to its large and powerful neighbor to the south. The Canadians suffered next to no civilian casualties as a result of the war and about 120,000 military related casualties. With nearly 1.1 million Canadians having served the nation has restructured and taken mantle as one of the most power middle powers in the world. With a dynamic economicy, a population looking to expand through european immigration and a post war baby boom, the Canadian nation is young but rapidly comming into its own. With the acquisition of Newfoundland at the wars conclusion for a myriad of reasons, the Canadians look to themselves as the bridge between the European continent and the United States. It remains unseen however how its future interactions with the British Commonwealth with occur. Will it chose its neighbor to the south, or take a greater role in consolidating the Commonwealth as a legitimate post war bloc to be reckoned with.

Federation of South America[]

Starting as a coalition of Argentina and Brazil in 1899 following the Great South American war, the election Crisis of 1900 in Gran Colombia (triggered by US meddling in the electoral process) saw for the first time since their independence, common values and goals between the "Big 3" of South America. The three allied themselves together into an alliance to be reckoned with and promptly nationalized foreign owned industries and began correcting serious imbalances in trade to their benefit. Eventual encompassing all of South America by 1910 the South American Coalition eventually coalesced into a much closer tight knit alliance and Union more akin to a confederation or the United Kingdom and her dominions.

By 1935 the coalition having taken some serious steps towards addressing the depression formalized into a loose Federation South Americas nations. Harnessing the significant Industry of Argentina, Brazil, and Gran Colombia the Federation regardless of its economic ailment was a large industrial power in its own right. Further integration came following the closed door meeting to take the chance to try and settle its grudge with the United States above all else. The militaries were integrated with intent to once again segregate following the war and an alliance with Mexico was signed.

While not necessarily the victory that was envisioned, the South American Federation has proven its ability to stand as a military and economic power in its own right. The war being over, the planned re-confederalization has been stalled by an election to the nominally ceremonial position of president of the Federation which as a result of the war has amassed serious power as a central government. With nearly 11 million mobilized and roughly 5 million men seeing combat together, the tipping point was reached and protests for Confederalization were overtaken by Protests to instead Federalize. As the treaty of Havana is signed, the demonstrations for elections of a true Federal government are held across the continent. Many see their stalemate with the United States as a victory. The slogan "Together we are strong" resonates across the continent punctuated nicely by the semi-favorable treaty to end the war. 3.4 million casualties were not given in this war only for the state to perish once it was all over.

United Kingdom[]

One of the primary combatants of the 2nd World War, the British Empire fought long and hard and now owns a fair chunk of Germany as an occupation zone. Despite its victory the publics call demilitarize and shift once more to peacetime has brought the government of Churchill to its end. The Sun is beginning to set on the British Empire and most everyone knows it. Hoping to find a middle ground situation the United Kingdom at the dawn of 1948 undergoes General elections, mandated by its people as post war Demonstrations demanded. While still spread across the world, the British Empire must reform and consolidate in order to survive. She must rebuild and restructure while simultaneously standing in a world where she is no longer the world Greatest Power. Only time will tell if the movement to abandon the colonies and focus at home will take hold. The Prevailing theme of her politics of late is simply to rebuild what was lost and return to a sense of Normalcy. Will the Labour Party take power, or will a new government be formed from the fallout of the wars end.

French Republic[]

France stance as a bitter victor of the 2nd World War. She was soundly beaten, and then brutally occupied for 5 years. Only the human wave of Soviets from the East gave the French any sort of hope during those brutal years. However as more and more German troops were sent east to try and desperately hold on, the German belief in French complacency proved to be their downfall. In early 1945, the French people rose up across the whole of the country. Vichy France fell within 2 weeks as its Army units defected. Assuming the mantle of power Charles de Gaulle quickly ran to southern France with as many troops as he could get there in short order.

De Gaulle solidified his power and swiftly ended siege after siege on German strongpoints within the country and within 3 months the Free French Forces liberated Paris and linked up with Commonwealth and American troops arriving at the breached and depressingly undermanned Atlantic Wall.

France was granted a seat at the table, her Pride sated as her liberation was a result of the French people re-discovering their courage. At least that is what De Gaulle told them. De Gaulle stands at the precipice of power and now seeks election now in the post war world. He runs virtually unopposed and looks to re-establish Frances place in the world. She looks to her Ally the British to establish once again the enlightened and powerful alliance that saw the two through two Brutal world wars. She has rebuilding to do and a bleak situation in some of its colonies to deal with. If the British are willing to play ball, then France has a chance. If they arent, a much different approach must be taken with begrudging looks being cast across the Atlantic.

Spanish State[]

Francisco Franco having taken control during the Spanish civil war stands in full leadership over Spain. An unimpressive and battered state Franco remains staunch in his Autarchik principle and his ideas that the Spanish state can be strengthened from within rather than with outside help. The Estado Novo regime similar to the one in Portugal is the dominant, and only political party in the country. Having forced the emigration, killed, or imprisoned all opposed to the Regime, Franco neglected to enter World War 2 for obvious reasons. Spain would not turn the war in any meaningful sense and Franco and his generals knew it. They instead spent the better part of the war remaining neutral and ironically experiencing a sort of industrial and economic boom soaking up some of the civilian market needs of many nations on the continent. Even with its close ties to the axis, a more pragmagtic approach was taken and the Spanish state under Franco by the end of the war was entering a small economic boom and had managed a decent recovery from its civil war.

While the international stage has been changed forever, Spain remains a far cry away from its old imperial days. Francisco Franco in close ties with a similar government in Portugal remains the last bastion of Fascists, Populists, and Ultranationalism in Europe much to the Chagrin of many. However the nations steady and increasing importance in helping smooth the recovery of various European nations has given Spain an important role to play. With Franco himself favoring a policy of steady neutrality, and various other members looking towards European Integration and Reaching out to the Ultranationalists in South America Spain stands at a major crossroads of its modern era. Will she make her peace with the free nations of Europe or will she turn to her Great Power ascendent Former colonies for friendship. Only time will tell.

Kingdom of Greece[]

The Kingdom of Greece as of wars end has been embroiled in a civil war since the Liberation of Europe in 1946. With Communists and the Republican government locked into a fray that looks to be never ending. While Stalin seeing Greece as a sparking point for yet another devastating war refuses to get involved, the British have spent considerable treasure and logistical support in keeping the Republicans afloat. Not many are truly sure how the war will end but with the Yugoslav-Soviet split still in recent memory and Tito supporting the Greek communists in large ways, the Civil war is far from a foregone conclusion.

Greece is in no way a pushover however. Its operations under Metexas in WW2 stand as pride to both sides and regardless of the mans political leanings he has clearly delineated a warrior spirit within the greek people with both sides refusing to back down. The looming threat of American support in greece and with the much larger Turkish Republic having secured itself as a democracy leave the local situation in a much to be desired position in the country. With the failure of offensives in 1947 by both sides the possibility of a compromise remains open however. With the legalization of the Communists as a political party which can take part in the nations political system. It has yet to be seen whether the communists take the offer and try their hand at winning an election in order to facilitate the divergence of the Greek nation. But with equal numbers of both republicans and communists entrenched in their positions militarily and ideologically, the state remains divided until some sort of compromise or a total victory can be secured.

Soviet Union[]

While disputed, it is no question to as to how much the Soviet Union suffered from the Second World War. 32 million civilians and 9 million Soviets have died to preserve not just their country, but their lives as human beings. Stalins call for a "Great Patriotic War" motivated a destitute and suffering nation into a war footing never seen before. The Soviets fought the German army every step of the way being instrumental in the collapse of the 3rd reich. With the war having ended in Europe in 1946 the Soviets have spent their 2 years wisely, consolidating their gains, and robbing Soviet occupied Europe of as much wealth and Industry as it could manage back to the homeland without compromising its newly occupied territories too much. The Soviet fallout with the Western allies in December of 1946 left them in an advantageous position. The Americans stood in the killing fields of Japan, and the jungles of central america suffering their own wave of death and suffering. While the gentlemans agreement to not continue the war for the ultimate fate of Europe between the Franco-British alliance and the Soviets was adhered to, the Soviets were able to reinforce their positions and begin rebuilding in a powerful and dynamic fashion while the Allies languished in the fires of war across Asia and Central America. By 1948 Stalin has once again levied his total control over the nation and his policies and ideals remain paramount in the land. Jailings and killings remain commonplace and his cult of Personality is second only to the deceased Lenin. The Soviets however regardless of their casualties from the war stand in one of the most advantageous positions. It is clear to them the Franco-British alliance is weak and can be strongarmed in some instances while the Americans deal with a devil of their own Making. Recognition of the unified Federation of South America to spite the americans had engendered bad blood between the Communist east and Capitalist west. Having initially prepared for a bipolar ideological conflict even Stalin has come to see the world developing on a route not many expected. The Great Power politics of Europe have not ended but instead taken a more global approach. A unified technically Democratic "Nationalist China" has arrayed itself in Asia as a staunch opponent of colonialism but also ideologically opposed to communism, while the Ultranationalists in South America look to distract what was to be the Soviets primary ideological enemy. Stalin stands at the head of the world largest nations, still a potent military power, and with the free worlds attention divided. A Soviet recovery is possible and in his older age, Stalin's "Socialism in one country" has begun to shift outward looking to expand his brand of communism abroad.

Republic of China[]

Ostensibly a democratic state, the Peoples tutelage as it is said by the Nationalist Government has not ended. The People are not ready for a total democracy and Chiang regardless of his wartime alliance with the Allies against Japan has taken a much harder stance. He stands opposed to colonialism and overturns all of the unequal treaties earning him no friends abroad. Portugal unwilling and unable to stand up returns Macau seeing the first turnover of a colonial holding to its native peoples. China itself is a nation wracked with unrest as a result of the war with Japan and the continuation of the civil war ending the warlords and the Communists under Mao entirely. While still filled with some light communist insurgencies, China once again stands unified, staring down all of Asia as its backyard.

Some more diplomatic elements exist in China still as many believe outside help may be the only way China may truly enter its modern Era. Opposed to this the resurgence of the self strengthening movement to repair the nations industry, infrastructure and ultimate its pride gains traction as well. With Chian Kai Sheks failing health the succession of China stands in question. Only time will tell whether the isolationists or the democratic elements win out in the move for the succession of China.

Dominion of India[]

Having secure its independence in all but name, the Dominion of India has come out of the war much more powerful than it went in. Having modernized various elements of its agriculture at great cost to human life, and the moderate expansion of its industry to help alleviate certain economic concerns of the British home islands, the Viceroy of India stands poised to leave and turn over control to an elected government.

As of 1948 India looks to head one of three directions. The Plan of Partition favored by the British to separate India into India, the two Pakistans, and Burma remains in the lead however more nationalist elements believe in the ability of India to maintain control of the whole of the Former British Raj. Nascent independence movements in various Indian states also arise putting the politics of the Dominion in a sort of limbo as decision are made in an attempt to maintain control until the elections of 1949. Many watch with interest on Indias Direction as it made determine the fate of nearly half of Asia along with it.