[OOC THREAD] The War For Civilization - WW2 FRP

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The War for Civilization
 

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England has lost this war. With the right of the drowning person, she grasps at every straw which, in her imagination, might serve as a sheet anchor. Nevertheless, some of her hopes are naturally not without a certain logic. England has thus far always conducted her wars with help from the Continent. The destruction of France— in fact, the elimination of all west-European positions— is directing the glances of the British warmongers continually to the place from which they tried to start the war : to Soviet Russia.
- A letter from Adolf Hitler to Mussolini; June 21, 1941 - Day before the start of Operation Barbarossa

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The Scenario
The date is August 20th, 1941. Japan and the United States look at one another from across the Pacific with incredible suspicion as the Americans demand that Japan halt its expansion in China. Emperor Hirohito refuses to relent, pressing ever further into South East Asia as Japanese ground and naval forces seem to cast a terrible shadow over the Philippines.

Meanwhile in Europe, fighting between the Germans and Soviets continue to intensify as the Germans appear in arms reach of Moscow with their armies conquering vast swaths of territory from Western Ukraine up into Latvia. In Britain, Winston Churchill desperately tries to rally the people of the British Empire against the Germans and keep spirits high while pushing U.S. President Roosevelt at every turn to do more and more to support the fledgling Empire and hopefully join the war on its behalf.

In North Africa, the mediocre Italian army with German support pushes without much success against German positions in Egypt with the ultimate goal of wresting away control of the Suez and ultimately the Middle East. Another issue in the region comes in the form of French Syria, one of several Free French colonies refusing to give in to Axis demands and inspired by the leadership of General Charles de Gaulle. If the Germans can get ahold of the oil their forces will finally have the surplus of supplies required to put them over the top against the reeling Allied Powers.
 

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(The German advance; the yellow reflects territorial gains made at the start of our game)

(German controlled Europe; Prior to Soviet Invasion)


(Map of world with Axis and Allied possessions; eve of Barbarossa)

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As the player, you will select one of the several Allied or Axis powers during the second World War to take command of and reshape history. Below are some rules to follow as the player in this historic scenario:

 

 

1. Alliances must not be broken unless under intense RP pressure (ie. Half of Italy has been taken, Mussolini is killed → Italy becomes a member of the allies)

2. Technology will exist as it did in 1941-1945. However, it may only be used on a similar scale (ie. Germany can’t go mass-producing one of it’s wonder weapons because now in hindsight it’s the best option)

3. Germany will be played by myself in order to keep it balanced. The United States MUST be played by an experienced player. Same goes for Japan. Their weaknesses and strengths should be accurately portrayed.

4. No power-gaming.

5. No (copy paste rule 1 in the app if you read this) Metagaming
   
   SUGGESTED FACTIONS
   - Vichy France (Holds Southern France, Most of French North Africa)
    - Free France (Colonial Possessions in ME, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Metropolitan Insurgency) - dirtyhary
    - Italy - Bickando
    - Communist China
    - Nationalist China
    - Japan - TauFireWarrior
    - United States of America - Darers
    - Great Britain - AndrewTech
    - Canada [Loyal to Britain]
    - Viceroyalty of Britain [Loyal to Britain]
   - Soviet Union - Tyras
   - Spain - Kyle
    - Mexico
   - Brazil
    - Australia [Loyal to Britain]
    - Sweden
    - Persia
    - Romania
    - Hungary - Ewan
    - Turkey - Conor
    - Finland - Taken
   - Egypt [Loyal to Britain]
    
   IF YOU WANT TO PLAY A VICEROYALTY/STATE WITHIN EMPIRE CONTACT NATION LEADER [ie. somebody wants to play the Dutch forces under German control)

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APPLICATION
Country:

Nation Leader

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes):
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned):
- Hint: LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T KNOW

Status:

- Pick one: Fighting [country], Neutral

[dm420 186]

Oh nuuuuuuu

[Draeris 3124]

Country: The United States of America

Nation Leader

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation
President Franklin D. Roosevelt  and General Eisenhower

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes):
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)
 

The American People were supportive of war participation and Congress allowed 4.5 Trillion Dollars to be used for the defense budget.  Anno 1939 the US had 334.437 officially enlisted servicemen in the Army, Navy and Marines. But Volunteers and Draftees could increase this number significantly in case of conflict.  Various weapons such as the Garand/Enfield/Johnson's to the  Chaffee , Stuart and weak Sherman tanks. The US had a modern military for its time that didn't lag much behind the German technology base: Aside of  tanks where a significant weakness was present in comparison. 

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned): Allies, Closest to British Commonwealth
- Hint: LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T KNOW

- Pick one: Fighting [country], Neutral

[AndrewTech 3334]

APPLICATION
Country: Great Britain/The British Empire (Upon Which the Sun Never Sets)

Nation Leader

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation

 

Winston S. Churchill

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes):
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)

 

The British Empire was the world's foremost superpower up until the end of the Second World War. The sun literally never set upon it. However, the Great War had destroyed a generation of bright young, British men, and though the British Empire emerged victorious, it felt more like defeat.

 

Through a policy of appeasement with France and the other Western European nations, Britain ignored Germany's expansion in the mid 1930s. However, the western powers could ignore Germany's aggression no longer as Germany blitzkrieg Poland near the end of 1939. And so France and Britain declared war on Germany.

 

However, their campaign against Germany failed, and the British Empire barely escaped utter ruin at the withdrawal at Dunkirk, though they lost much of their ground-baed equipment in the process.

 

Britain's infrastructure was subsequently attacked by the German Luftwaffe, a battle against they and the RAF raging over Britain until Hitler was forced to withdraw his forces and focus on his attack on the Soviet Union.

Now, Churchill plots his next move, hoping to lead the British Empire to victory and revival.

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned):
- Hint: Allies

Status:

- Pick one: Fighting Germany in Europe/Africa, Japan in Asia

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2 minutes ago, Draeris said:

Country: The United States of America

Nation Leader

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation
President Franklin D. Roosevelt  and General Eisenhower

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes):
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)
 

The American People were supportive of war participation and Congress allowed 4.5 Trillion Dollars to be used for the defense budget.  Anno 1939 the US had 334.437 officially enlisted servicemen in the Army, Navy and Marines. But Volunteers and Draftees could increase this number significantly in case of conflict.  Various weapons such as the Garand/Enfield/Johnson's to the  Chaffee , Stuart and weak Sherman tanks. The US had a modern military for its time that didn't lag much behind the German technology base: Aside of  tanks where a significant weakness was present in comparison. 

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned): Allies, Closest to British Commonwealth, Fighting Germany
- Hint: LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T KNOW

- Pick one: Fighting [country], Neutral

welcome President Roosevelt. Note that the U.S. has not yet joined the war and Japan has not yet bombed Pearl Harbor. 

[dirtryhary 26]

APPLICATION
Country: Free France/French Resistance

Nation Leader Charles De Gaulle

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes): After the humiliating defeat of France, things were grim. The puppet Petain and his 'Vichy France' are an affront to her. France is not dead however, she is merely on her knees. Across the colonies, regiments are founded and risen. All across France, resistance members begin to plot. De Gaulle, the staunch conservative, leads the effort.
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned): France, Allies
- Hint: LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T KNOW

Status:

- Pick one: Fighting [country], Neutral: Fighting

[Sovereign_of_Solaris 39]

All the good nations already stolen. I'm not going to bother trying since I have only my phone. It'll be slim pickings for me once again for countries once can get to a computer... tomorrow after work..

 

[bickando 3967]

APPLICATION
Country: Italy

Nation Leader: Benito Mussolini

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes): Italy under Mussolini had vast imperial ambitions fueled by Fascist nationalism. "Il Duce" was the founder of fascism, and the Italians take pride in that. Italy is currently a police state headed by Mussolini and his Blackshirts, who, with his propaganda and cult of personality, prepares the country for war across the Mediterranean.
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned): Axis
- Hint: LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T KNOW

Status: Fighting, Allied with Germany

- Pick one: Fighting [country], Neutral

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1 minute ago, Shield Knight Tyro said:

All the good nations already stolen. I'm not going to bother trying since I have only my phone. It'll be slim pickings for me once again for countries once can get to a computer... tomorrow after work..

 

 

if you want, reserve it now and worry about the app tomorrow 

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1 minute ago, Bickando/Exalted_Knight said:

APPLICATION
Country: Italy

Nation Leader: Benito Mussolini

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes): Italy under Mussolini had vast imperial ambitions fueled by Fascist nationalism. "Il Duce" was the founder of fascism, and the Italians take pride in that. Italy is currently a police state headed by Mussolini and his Blackshirts, who, with his propaganda and cult of personality, prepares the country for war across the Mediterranean.
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned): Axis
- Hint: LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T KNOW

Status: Fighting, Allied with Germany

- Pick one: Fighting [country], Neutral

 

3 minutes ago, dirtryhary said:

APPLICATION
Country: Free France/French Resistance

Nation Leader Charles De Gaulle

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes): After the humiliating defeat of France, things were grim. The puppet Petain and his 'Vichy France' are an affront to her. France is not dead however, she is merely on her knees. Across the colonies, regiments are founded and risen. All across France, resistance members begin to plot. De Gaulle, the staunch conservative, leads the effort.
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned): France, Allies
- Hint: LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T KNOW

Status:

- Pick one: Fighting [country], Neutral: Fighting

 

4 minutes ago, AndrewTech said:

APPLICATION
Country: Great Britain/The British Empire (Upon Which the Sun Never Sets)

Nation Leader

- Must be Historical; Can be Commander of Armed Forces rather than Nation

 

Winston S. Churchill

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes):
- Things to keep in mind when writing (Troop count, resource pool, some weapons/technology)

 

The British Empire was the world's foremost superpower up until the end of the Second World War. The sun literally never set upon it. However, the Great War had destroyed a generation of bright young, British men, and though the British Empire emerged victorious, it felt more like defeat.

 

Through a policy of appeasement with France and the other Western European nations, Britain ignored Germany's expansion in the mid 1930s. However, the western powers could ignore Germany's aggression no longer as Germany blitzkrieg Poland near the end of 1939. And so France and Britain declared war on Germany.

 

However, their campaign against Germany failed, and the British Empire barely escaped utter ruin at the withdrawal at Dunkirk, though they lost much of their ground-baed equipment in the process.

 

Britain's infrastructure was subsequently attacked by the German Luftwaffe, a battle against they and the RAF raging over Britain until Hitler was forced to withdraw his forces and focus on his attack on the Soviet Union.

Now, Churchill plots his next move, hoping to lead the British Empire to victory and revival.

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned):
- Hint: Allies

Status:

- Pick one: Fighting Germany in Europe/Africa, Japan in Asia

All accepted 

[Sovereign_of_Solaris 39]

SOVIET RUSSIA RESERVED!!!!!

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Just now, Shield Knight Tyro said:

SOVIET RUSSIA RESERVED!!!!!

Russia reserved

[Kaldwin_ 241]

Country: Russia

Nation Leader

Josef Stalin

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes):
After coming over a bloody civil war, the Soviet Union now has it's chance to prove it's power. Stalin has replaced Lenin, bringing forth new laws and regulations. In 1939, Hitler invaded Poland, which started the fight between the Nazi's and the Soviet Union. Stalin sent the Red Faction to Poland's borders to defend it. One by one, countries joined and soon the Allies were born. The Second World War has begun.

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned):
Allies

Status:

Fighting Germany

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2 minutes ago, Solacian72 said:

Country: Russia

Nation Leader

Josef Stalin

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes):
After coming over a bloody civil war, the Soviet Union now has it's chance to prove it's power. Stalin has replaced Lenin, bringing forth new laws and regulations. In 1939, Hitler invaded Poland, which started the fight between the Nazi's and the Soviet Union. Stalin sent the Red Faction to Poland's borders to defend it. One by one, countries joined and soon the Allies were born. The Second World War has begun.

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned):
Allies

Status:

Fighting Germany

Unfortunately, Tyras reserved the U.S.S.R. However, there are opportunities elsewhere if you want to go the Communist route. One interesting opportunity would be the Communists in China under Mao Zedong, relatively powerful and if you'd unify China a formidable foe against the Japanese. Especially if you could get supplied by the U.S. or U.S.S.R. 

If you want to go another route, Japan is still open as well as some of Britain's major colonies. Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, etc. Spain or Sweden are interesting choices because they were neutral during the war though their entrance into the war may have changed the order of battle. 

Just some things to consider. 

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

Country: Empire of Japan 

Nation Leader:  Prime Minister Tojo

Demonstrate Understanding of chosen country (Literally Look at Wikipedia for 10 minutes): The Empire of Japan is a highly autocratic nation with the IJA and IJN having a lot of control over the Country, much of the military being made up by the aristocracy etc. The Emperor is the head of state but doesn't decide much in the Country and the Prime Minister is basically someone from the military. 

Alliance(Allies, Axis, Non-Aligned): Axis
- Hint: Alliances must not be broken unless under intense RP pressure (ie. Half of Italy has been taken, Mussolini is killed → Italy becomes a member of the allies)

Status: 
- Pick one: Fighting many pacific Countries and Nationalist China.