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IC:

Aug. 24th 1939

(Undisclosed government agency reporting on events in the pacific)
Germany and Russia had just signed their non-aggression pact as tensions in Europe escalated. This news was of small tactical consequence to the Japanese command having peaceable relations with the soviets since the great victory in Manchuria. Himanuma in response has tendered his resignation as the PM as the agreement violates previous Japanese German agreements.

Japan, now becoming more steadily dominated by the military, has had nationalist politicians and pro-military military advocates replacing their predecessors in the Diet.
With so much military advocacy in the government a massive campaign to retrain Japanese farmers leaving for the Manchurian province as military engineers met little resistance and Japan now begins construction of 35K ton capital ships and carriers.

On the foreign relations side this message was sent to the German government from high ranking Japanese officials.

“We find your disrespect for our agreements disconcerting as at one time you promised our ex-Prime Minister that Germany would be a friend in the event of soviet invasion. Your non-aggression treaty is in clear violation of the Anti-Comintern Pact and we find this unacceptable. Excuse your self from the offending treaty or we will be forced to recall our diplomats from your country.”

OOC: The Molotov-Ribbentropp Pact was secret.

Dictator Franco has announced his continuing support for the other Fascist powers, specifically Germany, Italy, and Japan. He hopes the support from these great states will continue in future.

The state newspaper services had this to say:
"Today our glorious leader Franco declared his undying support for the great nation of Germany, Italy and Japan. Most certainly he will continue with the wonderful friendly relations that we have had with them previously. It is hoped that a spirit of sharing and giving will be prevalent in our connections with these nations, with foreign technology sure to become a key part of the Spanish government policy.

Meanwhile, the benevolent dictator has begun a program of speeding up the rebuilding following the Civil War. The Republican scum badly damaged the infrastructure of our great state, and our glorious leader is doing his utmost to repair this. With aid from German engineers, this would of course be achieved faster, we can be sure."

August 24th, 1939- Canberra, Australia

Being so far from "Home", as Many Australians still thought of England, news was slow to travel- even with the advent of the Telegraph and the Wireless, news could still take days to arrive.

A flight from Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane to London could take up to a week, flying either via Batavia (now Jakarta) Manila, Auckland, Wake Island or Midway Island, Honululu, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and sometimes Dublin (on Pan Am), or via Batavia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Calcutta, Cairo, and Paris (on British Empire Airways).

The edited highlights of this are, on this particular date, the Australian Government has no idea of the signing of the Russo-Germanic Non-Agression Pact. News of this would doubtless arrive over the next 24 hours via either Radio or Telegram, however...

do the #tag# dance!

August 24th 1939.
'Oh my God.' Was all that came out of officers mouth as he heard the knews. He didn't doubt for a second who the main target for any Russo-german pact would be. He sighed, it was all the politicians fualt of course. Instead of at least trying to negotiate with Germany when they were in good moods. But no, they had to immediatly say no. And now Poland was in the same mess it was over 120 years ago, stuck in between two powerful countries which sole desire was to tear poland apart. He sighed again and looked up at the portrait of the deceased Marshal Pilsudski. He wondered what he would have done in such a situation. It hit him, he did know what the marshal would have done.
He began thinking, wondering which officers would have sopurted his idea, not much but it could be enough. Yes there was no reason to allow the government to sentence them to death, perhaps with the right political reasons they could discurage German from it's new ally.

The knews of the pact also caused much alarm in the senat, after some time they decided o ntheir course of action, strengthen ties with France and England.

"Damn I hate these pacts..." Said karl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim as he was heading to a conference, where all the military leaders and the president would be present. The meeting was about the pact made betveen Soviet Russia and nazi Germany. Mannerheim arrived at the meeting. "So...do you think this will have any effect on our relations with the Soviets, Karl?" Asked the president. "Well we do have a treaty with them too, but we have been seeing some serious troop movement behind the border and I have ordered tighten security at the borders." "Good...What do you suggest we do next?" "I suggest we start buying suplies from other countries..."

The meeting went on and finished. What was desided there was that a offer would be sent to the Brits to buy their old Hurricanes and to speed up homeland weapons production.

To Soviet Russia: We hope that even though your agreement with Germany our relations will continue peacefully. We hope to have a meeting with you soon.

It was a dark, rainy evening in Budapest as Regent Admiral Miklos Horthy examined the report from the AVO secret agency of some sort of German-Russian agreement. "How is it that two such radically conflicting philosophies can ever come together like this?", wondered Horthy. "Nevertheless, we must accept this radical rebalance of power and accommodate Hungary's goals around it".

To the German government: We reaffirm Hungary's alliance with Germany and request a free trade deal involving Hungarian food and supplies exports to Germany in return for German weapons, war machines, and training for the Hungarian army, with favoured positions in our economy for German cartels. We also humbly request German endorsement of our historic claims on the lands of the Holy Stefanscrown that were wrongfully shorn off our kingdom after WWI. These include: The currently independent state of Slovakia, the Austrian province of Burgenland, Transylvania, Craotia and Slavonia, and Banat. In return we pledge our support to German territorial revision claims.

In "The Black Room" in the Mexican government building, the latest news was in: a spy had uncovered soem form of secret pact between Soviet and Germany.

"Why would Hitler give Stalin half of Poland if this pact was a lie?" The presidnet remarked. "But, I see no reason for us to react. Poland is in Europe, we are in America, far away. Let the Europeans do war, as long as they don't try to draw us into it, as they did in their last big war. Our neighbour to the north will enforce the Moreau doctrine, should they try anything crazy back in the old world, but just in case, let's do buisness with Germany..."

"But sir, why?"

"Because. Should we need it we could join Hitler! How we would just love the cahnce to go on a little... crusade in central America. But, the british and french would never accept it... but, if we have military aid from Germany, the outlook will be different."

To Hitler: We would like to do buisness, send me a telegram and we'll talk.

<A secret meeting of Swiss spies and members of the Swiss military, including General Guisan.>

'Sir, We have got news of a pact between Germany and Russia. It could be a trigger for something much bigger.'

'What should we do Sir?'

'To the world, we shall remain neutral for the time being, this stance has served us well in the past. However, I will make contact with the French and British, an alliance may be useful.'

SECRET IC: To the French and British governments, I would like to arrange a meeting of leaders, I have a proposal that i would like to discuss with you.

{A message to world leaders from the Swiss Government}

We would like to affirm our neutrality. We are a independent country and will not be tied down. We do not take sides. We only defend ourselves.

<A secret meeting of Swiss spies and members of the Swiss military, including General Guisan.>

'Sir, We have got news of a pact between Germany and Russia. It could be a trigger for something much bigger.'

'What should we do Sir?'

'To the world, we shall remain neutral for the time being, this stance has served us well in the past. However, I will make contact with the French and British, an alliance may be useful.'

SECRET IC: To the French and British governments, I would like to arrange a meeting of leaders, I have a proposal that i would like to discuss with you.

{A message to world leaders from the Swiss Government}

We would like to affirm our neutrality. We are a independent country and will not be tied down. We do not take sides. We only defend ourselves.

Paris, France

Georges Bonnet blinked as the flashbulbs went off. He hated the Press. "Once again, France is distrubed by the Nazi-Soviet Pact, to say the least. I would like to remind the world that secret alliances such as this dragged us into the Great War of 1914. Now I'm sure my assiant can answer any questions you have." Leaving the startled junior-secretary to field the barrage of questions, the French Foreign Minister left the room.

He met with Preimer Daladier an hour later within Daladier's office. "Things are getting strange George. I don't like this Pact between the Germans and Soviets, it doesn't bode well for Eastern Europe. Also, we've received a message from the Swiss. They're requesting a meeting with us and the British."

Daladier slid the telegram across the desk, Bonnet reading it quickly. "This is odd. The Swiss have never been ones for alliances, but perhaps the Germans unsettle them as much as us."

"Which is what I was thinking. I want you to attend the meeting, see what their about. Preparations are already being made, and the Swiss have been notified. You'll take the train to the border and from there to the meeting, wherever it is."

ic: We as the newly formed state of Manchuko have decided to support our close ally Japan and have declared war on China. We are sending our troops to back up the Japanese in the Jehol and Liaotung province and am readying my economy for a massive military spending increase.

To Japan: I would like to propose a treaty of alliance and i hope you accept my help in the war, however if u dont want my help i will withdraw and fight for you in a different place!

To Britain From Finland: We would hope to buy from you an amount of 30 Hurricanes model 1938. We would also like to ask for some one to come and help us train our pilots. We hope to have an answer as quiq as possible.

To Soviet Russia: We would want a meeting with you as soon as possible. Please respond as sood as possible.

::dp::

SECRET IC: Britain and France, I would like to meet on the first of September. I am worried by the thought of th German-Russia pact that you have no doubt have heard of. I will talk more then.

General Guisan.

To France And Britain: Secret! We would like to arrange a meeting with you to talk about the Soviet and German treaty. We would how ever want to have this meeting on a date that we will later tell you. We request you answer us as quiqly as possible.

A party in Croatia called the Ustate has taken control. They seek friendly relations with Italy, Spain, Germany, Romania and Japan. Leader of that party Ante Pavelik has mad it so everyone must call him their Poglavnik or chieftain. He has made a policy of ethnic cleansing of Jews, Serbs, Gypsies, political opponents and communist. He is hoping the Germans will reward him. He has stated, ?I hope I will join your fascist alliance. He has been striping away the rights of the Croatian people, drastically increased his military and has declared war on Croatian rebels, the Serbs and the Russians. He has unleashed hell in the Balkans.

A party in Croatia called the Ustate has taken control. They seek friendly relations with Italy, Spain, Germany, Romania and Japan. Leader of that party Ante Pavelik has mad it so everyone must call him their Poglavnik or chieftain. He has made a policy of ethnic cleansing of Jews, Serbs, Gypsies, political opponents and communist. He is hoping the Germans will reward him. He has stated, ?I hope I will join your fascist alliance. He has been striping away the rights of the Croatian people, drastically increased his military and has declared war on Croatian rebels, the Serbs and the Russians. He has unleashed hell in the Balkans.

Roaring crowds jubiliantly greeted the two great leaders of the two European Axis Powers. Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, both dressed in sharp military garb waved to the masses below from a balcony on the Executive Building in Rome. In a show of mutual support, Mussolini invited the German leader to visit Italy. Almost single-handedly, these two great leaders had transformed post-Great War gloom and discontent in their nations into a glorious nationalist revolution. Fascism tightened its grip over Germany and Italy, and national fervor ran high. In Germany, Hitler spoke of the mighty conquerors of old and of his dream of a united German Third Reich. Mussolini, meanwhile recalled the glories of Rome when she spanned the Mediterranean and beyond.

"Why not again? From Italy, to where all of western civilization and culture can trace its roots, the country of the Ancient Romans will reclaim its lost glory! Italy, possessing the most cultured of all peoples, birthplace of art and civilization! We proudly exclaim to the world of our heritage and announce 'We will not stand to be pushed around!' For Italy and for her past and future honor!"

Already, nationalist sentiment had driven Il Duce to begin the annexation of territories in Italy (not that he minded). With the troubles brewing in Germany and Russia, the Allied powers had more than enough on their plate to be able to spare troops to counter the Italian advance through miles of barren North African desert.

Mussolini could not be more delighted. There were none to oppose him, and his popularity was at its highest ever. He would lead Italy to glory unheard of since Roman times.

He stood above a large military map of North Africa and grinned broadly at the sight of all the territory claimed by his victorious troops. All colonies everywhere were caught unprepared and falling to the Italian juggernaut. However, if he were to look slightly more carefully, he would see that one of his armies was poised on the border of a country that did not, to the outside observer, seem to be any different, nor would share any different fate than the other African lands. A large country inhabited by a backwards people, it possessed no distinguishing characteristics of merit, but was instead simply labeled "Ethiopia".

OCC: Damn. This is one of Skeelzania's clones.

Secret Message to the Swiss Goverment: September 1st it is then. Foreign Minster Bonnet will be attending.

Secret Message to the Finnish Goverment: Your request has been received. Inform us when a date has been set, an an emissary will travel to Helsinki to attend.

Secret message to the goverments of France and England:
Poland would wish to establish a meeting between our countries to discuss the problem that arises with the Soviet-German non-agression pact.

Hungary's government requests an immediate pan-European conference over the future of Slovakia, as we believe it is unviable as an independent state, and should be reunited with Hungary. 70,000 men are being mobilised on the Slovak frontier, in response to unconfirmed reports of attacks by the Slovak government on the Magyar minority. We have similar reports about the plight of Magyars in Yugoslavia and Romania, and wish to express grave concern over these allegations.

Secret IC:
The Irish now intend to throw off their British oppressers in Nothern Ireland. If Germany can bring arms and supplies to Irish Ports, we will ally ourselves with them, and they may use our ports.

News of the Pact had filtered to Australia.

For now, Government was releived. There were more pressing concerns, including the Japanese Expansion into China...

Pavilick has marched his troops into Slovania and Montenegro. However he has sent a telegram to germany and Italy for weapons and troops. He has had a helthy start and has been advancing but releases he does not have anough troops to take these country's or supress Tito's forces. He also relises Tito has made a alliance with Stalin so he would have no chance of supressing a serbian?Russian invasion. Also his spies have given him reports of american forces ading the russians. He needs those supplies or he will lose the war.

Pavilick has marched his troops into Slovania and Montenegro. However he has sent a telegram to germany and Italy for weapons and troops. He has had a helthy start and has been advancing but releases he does not have anough troops to take these country's or supress Tito's forces. He also relises Tito has made a alliance with Stalin so he would have no chance of supressing a serbian?Russian invasion. Also his spies have given him reports of american forces ading the russians. He needs those supplies or he will lose the war.

Marshal Mannerheim had ordered only some hundred more troops to the border. He didn't want the Soviets to think they planning to attack.

Soviet troop movements continued behind the border and it was allready semtember. The govermant had started to worrie.

ooc: I want to remind that the Soviets attacked about the same time that they attacked Poland. Who is Soviet Russia?

OCC: Sorry, but I wanted to make sure everyone saw this. I'll be out of town for most of the weekend, so don't expect a speedy reply from France. And if I get invaded, I surrender!

Spain

Dictator Franco has declared his support for the German Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler, and his wish for an alliance with the Fuhrer and the Il Duce (Mussolini). He also wishes to gain access to the latest German and Italian tank, fighter and bomber designs. He feels that these would allow him to produce his own tanks, and to support the German armies with his own units. A Spanish 'Panzerarmee' would be of use, he presumes.

OOC: Sorry comp probs im back know and ill read this and start rping with USSR

ooc: alright I hate to muss my own thread with ooc comments but ignore Yugolsavia. How do I contact a mod? tell me in the ooc thread thanks.

A message was sent to the USSR from the high command in Japan.

“We understand we have had poor relations with you in the past however we would like to assuage that with this message. We are growing tired of the ground war in China and would like to end it. However China itself has been left in no state to negotiate as an equal and so we come to you. We would like to sign a non-agreesion pact and an agreement of the spheres of influence in China. While this idea may sound far fetched we are willing to renege on a previous political policy and allow communist ‘client’ states to be set up in your sphere of influence as you set fit.

We will continue to occupy our part of China for the purposes of ensuring a stable government, the borders of which will be defined as follows.

From 50km south of Shaoxing from the coast Due west to the perpendicular intersection with a line south from Zhengzhou following the mountain range, but not including Tai’an. We would also occupy everything North and East of Beijing. Japan would of course maintain Taiwan as well.

To comply with this agreement you would have to send troops to ‘assist the unstable government’. The sphere of your influence would be defined as everything not within independent China or The pre-stated Japanese sphere of influence.

Independent China would encompass the territory south of the Japanese sphere of influence. It’s northern border would be defined as 2 straight lines from Chengdu. One SW to the nearest foreign border, while the other would extend SE from to the SW corner of Japan’s sphere of influence. This country would be set up in a government agreeable to both parties with a head of state agreeable to both parties. As a gesture of good faith we are willing to allow a communist state under Mao Tse Tung to be implemented. The reconstruction of said state would be undertaken by both Japan and the USSR in an equitable manner. That said no side would invest more than 35% than the other and any military moved into the country would be negotiated with China.”

Prince Paul was sitting in his chair in Belgrade.

"Milosovich?"
"Your Majesty?"
"Declare our Neutrality if a war breaks out in Europe."
"Gladly!"
"But I still want our Millitary to be boosted. I want us to be ready for war at a moment's notice. Form two Divisions of Partisans, and get them trained in Gurrilea Warfare."
"Of Course, your Majesty!"

Reply Message to the High Command of Japan from The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

"We could not agree more The conflict must end but we cannot agree unless Taiwan is under Independent China's control. We are willing to negotiate further if you desire

Reply Message to the High Command of Japan from The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

"We could not agree more The conflict must end but we cannot agree unless Taiwan is under Independent China's control. We are willing to negotiate further if you desire

"You expect more from us? What pray tell do we have left to offer without giving away the farm? Your sphere of influence contains most of China, our is a small geographic area comparatively. We offer to turn a blind eye to communism infiltrating independant China yet you still want more. Is there something you had your eye on specifically?"

Canberra, Australia

"You know, the Japanese seem to be rather enjoying their little expansion into China. It might give them ideas. We really need to forestall them before their ideas get any more... elaborate."

"What did you have in mind?"

"Get a man into Hong Kong, and another in Macao. If we can get someone else into Shanghai or Peking, so much the better. We need to keep an eye on what's going on."

"We'll get right on it..."

secret IC: Message to the Japanese government: We would like to conduct an invasion of China , but first we would like to ask your permission. We have decided to strike Taiwan in response to the soviets refusal of your military peace. Our newly made navy is small but will work as hard as possible to fight in your honour!

FINLAND

From The Repuplic of Finland to Soviet Russia:
We would like to arrange a meeting with you at once! There are some matters we feel must be discussed about. Please send us your answer as soon as possible.

ooc: is anyone playing Sweden?

"You expect more from us? What pray tell do we have left to offer without giving away the farm? Your sphere of influence contains most of China, our is a small geographic area comparatively. We offer to turn a blind eye to communism infiltrating independant China yet you still want more. Is there something you had your eye on specifically?"

"We are willing to offer other land we had wished to influence Taiwan. If you realy need it we would be willing to go alone with your original proposal"

OOC: I own Sovietia also

"You expect more from us? What pray tell do we have left to offer without giving away the farm? Your sphere of influence contains most of China, our is a small geographic area comparatively. We offer to turn a blind eye to communism infiltrating independant China yet you still want more. Is there something you had your eye on specifically?"

"We are willing to offer other land we had wished to influence Taiwan. If you realy need it we would be willing to go alone with your original proposal"

OOC: I own Sovietia also

We liked our original idea, which is why we suggested it. However if you are interested in giving us more land we are amicable to that. We are willing to sign off on our original idea or continue negotiating, though it is our preference that we sign off on the deal as stands.

The Führer stood high upon a balcony in Berlin. Below him, 20 000 german people stood cheering. He finished his speech, and the people below roared loudly. The Führer silenced them all by raising his hand. Quickly, silence spread across the plaza.

"Germans, Arians, today we are more powerful than ever! Today, Germany is stronger than any one else! Today... Today, we will start our crusades! We shall make a Reich that will last a thousand years! The first step was taking earlier this year, when we annexed Chzechia, and our anschlauss with our borthers in Austria.
However, what is a nation without allies? Our allies are from the south. The proud people in Italy, lead by their own leader, or ?Duce? as he is called, has announced that our respective nations will form a pact! Long live the Reich, and its ally, Italy!"

The crowd broke out into cheers and roars, as the Führer left the stage... The Rome-Berlin Axis of Steel was now a fact!

Secret Messages to:

Japan: I have no intent to uphold the pact my foreign minster made, but for the time being, I will try and fool Stalin, so that he plays in to my hand.
I would also like to purpose an allience, since our nations could both prosper from such a thing.

Hungary: Hungary is a valuable ally to the Reich, and we will naturally aid our ally. We will open a trade treaty and supply arms and training in return. We will also aid Hungary in its quest to regain all of its rightful terratory, and will begin by "making" our puppet Slovakia become a part of your nation. However, Burgenland has german people, and thus we can not give that province to you just like that. Maybe we could form a treaty later about that province later on?

Ireland: we will bring you arms, but do not act yet! Wait until the British are occupied elsewhere... Perhaps we should form a secret allience?

Spain: dear Franco. We should ally! I will bring you panzer and weapons, but you must aid me in war! May I also remind you that you wouldn't be in power today if I hadn't helped you? Remember Guernica? Wouldn't it be horrible if that was to befall Madrid?

OOC: Since the original Germany hasn't posted yet, I have taken his place, with permission. See the OOC-tread.

EDIT: Spelling

Secret Message from Ireland:

A secret alliance would be good. These are the weapons we require:

280 Pzk I's
120 Pzk II's
400 Half Tracks
240,000 Kar 91k Rifles
60,000 MP-41 Submachine guns
24 Stuka Divebombers
120 FW-190's.

Name your price.

Official Communique to the Spanish Ambassador in Rome

Our faithful comrade-in-arms! We would love to share some of our design secrets as long as we get something back in return. More specifically, aid the governments of Italy and Germany in their conquests and military endeavors.

Secret IC: You do know that France WILL fall, don't you? It will be conquered, though not yet. It's just a matter of how long it takes it and how much each party will gain from it. We know that Il Duce and Hitler would be more than pleased if you were, to say, make the Pyrennees a smaller obstacle into France. Catch our drift?

To Ireland: We will want free use of ports and airbases in Ireland, as well as acces to your waters and land areas. Also, We require you to sign an allience treaty that will remain secret for the time being. This allience means that you must aid Germany or any or its allies should that be necessary.
And a trade treaty would be nice too.

That is all we require. We will send what you asked for, if you agree to the above terms.

To Germany: Alright, but we would also like access to your further tank prototypes so we may produce them here as well, along with Aircraft.

Ireland: we'll have to discuss that later on. These things you ask for, they are top secret.

Secret Messages to:

Japan: I have no intent to uphold the pact my foreign minster made, but for the time being, I will try and fool Stalin, so that he plays in to my hand.
I would also like to purpose an allience, since our nations could both prosper from such a thing.

The official drafted response.

Then perhaps we should’ve been informed prior to this treaty?

As for an ALLIANCE you need to specify exactly what it is you want from us. More importantly to this administration, what are you offering to us? We are willing to continue negotiating with Germany however we are not prepared to blindly enter open ended agreements.

To Japan: If you would have been my ally, I would have informed you. And I can supply technology to you. Technology and weapons. How would you like to get the latest blueprints of the latest panzer for example? YOu would get these things, as well as blueprints ofr planes and submarines, the altter shouold have a great appeal to you as you are a large maritime nation and it is no secret that you claim a lot of islands in the pacific as your own.
I will also help you against Soviet, as I will eventually run into trouble with Stalin.

"Marshal Mannerheim..."

"Yes?"

"The President wishes to see you in his office immidiatly."

"Ok, tell him I'l be right over."

"Thank you Sir."

Marshaln Mannerheim arrived to the presidents office.

"Mr. President you wanted to see me..."

"Yes Gustaf...I wanted to discuss somethin with you. If a war breaks out with any naton i want you to know that I'm appointing YOU the head of the military."

"I understand sir."

"I've also desided to form a goverment with all parties in it if a war breaks out. We cant have a opposition to argue with. The desisions have to be made quiqly."

"Yes Sir. I have some intel to tell you. We have reported some Soviet movement near the border near Mainila."

"Ok. Do what you see fit. You can go now."

"Thank you sir."

To Japan: If you would have been my ally, I would have informed you. And I can supply technology to you. Technology and weapons. How would you like to get the latest blueprints of the latest panzer for example? YOu would get these things, as well as blueprints ofr planes and submarines, the altter shouold have a great appeal to you as you are a large maritime nation and it is no secret that you claim a lot of islands in the pacific as your own.
I will also help you against Soviet, as I will eventually run into trouble with Stalin.

We are very interested in said blue prints, especially those of the most recent German designs. While we do not have specific Intel on your projects we would be in your debt if a Langsschnitt class sub loaded with German sonar and listening technology were to find its way into the pacific and be turned over to us. The fighter designs, while interesting, are not a top priority for us. The question is what ‘exactly’ is it that you would expect from us?

To Germany: The Hungarian Government wishes to express its gratitude to the Reich for its kind support of Hungary's goals. We accept your reservations over Burgenland and wish to suggest a possible compromise. If you will cede Burgenland to us, we will offer in return (this is as a basis for negotiations):

cultural autonomy

government subsidies for German-language schools and universities

exemption from the Magyarisation programme we intend to commence in the regions we claim

dual German-Hungarian citizenship

cultural exchange programmes with Germany,

to ALL Germans living within Hungary's present and future borders (please note that this includes Transylvanian Saxons, Zipser Germans, and Germans living in the south of present-day Hungary as well as Burgenland Germans)

In addition, we pledge our nation to alliance with Germany and offer our support of your foreign policy.

Hungarian forces moved swiftly into Slovakia, occupying the major towns of Bratislava, Komarno, Kosice, and Nové Mesto nad Vahom within hours.

"To all citizens, Slovaks, Magyars, and Germans. This land is once more property of the Holy Crown of St. Stephen. You are now citizens of Hungary. This is a glorious day, as you are now free for ever of the hated Czech oppressors. Martial law will be in place until this province has properly been reintegrated into Hungary. Until then, please do not travel any more than absolutely necessary, and please present your Czechoslovak passports to your nearest police station for immediate reissue with a Hungarian pass. Welcome back into the fold!"

secret ic: To Japanese Government: We have decided that you are right and we are now only goiing to attack when you tell u to. As of now we are going on a massive recruitment drive for new recruits, and also we are building up our military navy. airforce and armoured divisions.
Thank You

We liked our original idea, which is why we suggested it. However if you are interested in giving us more land we are amicable to that. We are willing to sign off on our original idea or continue negotiating, though it is our preference that we sign off on the deal as stands.

"Fine we agree with your original idea we shall ship over some soldiers to the amount specified in the rules"

The Russian Goverment has adapted some new tactics to improve the effeciency of its army after a recent practice run revieled our troops and commanders where not well trained as they could/should be

Russia is looking for nations to Allie

secret ic: To The Russian Government: I would like to ally myself to you in a secret treaty, i dont like the way the Japanese goevernment has such control over me and i would like to ally myself to you. This does not eman however taht i am going to jsut ask you to attack Japan its just maybe we could come to some peace terms!

Encrypted Communique to Russia

The Australian Government is deeply concerned by Japanese expansion into China, and is worried that it could spread further, to Russia and perhaps the Pacific.

Perhaps now would be the time for a Mutual Defence Treaty, in the event of any unpleasantness in the future?

[signed] Major-General Hugh Bradley, Defence Department, Canberra, Australia

from Finland to The USSR: We would like a response from you. When could we meet?

From: USSR to Finland: "We could meet in around one week, where shall we meet?"

From: USSR to Australia: "We welcome such a treaty I take it this will be in effect as of now?"

Secretly From: USSR to China: "A secret Alliance is accectable and could be used as an element of suprise if battle occurs'

From: USSR to Finland: "We could meet in around one week, where shall we meet?"

From: USSR to Australia: "We welcome such a treaty I take it this will be in effect as of now?"

Secretly From: USSR to China: "A secret Alliance is accectable and could be used as an element of suprise if battle occurs'

OOC:i'm not china btw im manchuko.


Strictly Secret IC: This treaty is perfectly acceptable, also we wish to purchase some tank and aircraft designs and for this we shall give you money and our unending support against your enemies including Japan. We are also fearing the rise of Germany in Europe and its increasing friendship with Japan. If this continues i believe that Japan will be tired of me being a puppet and will just attack and annex me into their rising empire.

Secret IC: To the United States Government: Greetings I am telegramming you to ask for a treaty of alliance between our two countries as we are newly formed and are looking for some reasurance of our independance. We are worried about the expansion of the Japanese and i'm sure you are too so please let our two nations agree to stand together on this!

To Japan: we will want military guarantee. When, for it is just a question of time, Germany engage waqr with the great powers, we will want Japan to be there an occupy the colonies in Asia. Off course, these colonies will be your to keep.
Now, that sub is yours... if you sign an allience treaty (it could be a secret one if that would be more appealing to your nation).

To Hungary: I would agree with your terms just that it was a long time since you had that province, and today it is more German than Magyar. Thus, I would prefer if I could keep it, or maybe split it in half or something. Maybe we could share it, with representatives from both government ruling the area?
As for your allience, welcome aboard!

The Rome-Berlin-Budapest Axis of Steel is now a fact.

To Poland: We would kindly ask that you give me the "polish Corridor" as it is called, the province and city of Danzig, so that I may reach East Prussia without having to use boats. Please do note that the city is more German than Polish anyway, and that it should belong to Germany in the first place. Now, hand it over!

Event: German troops are storming aorund the borders, strengthening the defences... or maybe getting ready for an attack? Most of the troops have been moved to the Polish and French borders.
And Hitler also broke the pact of Versaille today, as he moved troops into the Rhîneland, despite that areas neutralitity.

To Japan: we will want military guarantee. When, for it is just a question of time, Germany engage waqr with the great powers, we will want Japan to be there an occupy the colonies in Asia. Off course, these colonies will be your to keep.
Now, that sub is yours... if you sign an allience treaty (it could be a secret one if that would be more appealing to your nation).

To Hungary: I would agree with your terms just that it was a long time since you had that province, and today it is more German than Magyar. Thus, I would prefer if I could keep it, or maybe split it in half or something. Maybe we could share it, with representatives from both government ruling the area?
As for your allience, welcome aboard!

The Rome-Berlin-Budapest Axis of Steel is now a fact.

To Poland: We would kindly ask that you give me the "polish Corridor" as it is called, the province and city of Danzig, so that I may reach East Prussia without having to use boats. Please do note that the city is more German than Polish anyway, and that it should belong to Germany in the first place. Now, hand it over!

Event: German troops are storming aorund the borders, strengthening the defences... or maybe getting ready for an attack? Most of the troops have been moved to the Polish and French borders.
And Hitler also broke the pact of Versaille today, as he moved troops into the Rhîneland, despite that areas neutralitity.
OOC: He already had remilitarised the rhineland and made an anschluss with austria and taken over czechoslovakia.
IC: To Germany: We see any attack on Poland as a trigger to start a new war. We are warning you not because you are a friend but because we know that Japan may get involved because of your anti-commintern traty and may need to annex us to strengthen their empire. So please wait, just think in 3 years Germany will be much stronger and so you can crush the allies so easily jsut give it awhile!

ooc: I would want to note that the war betveen Finland and Russia began by Russian troops shooting at their own and then claim it to be the finns shooting. They claimed that finns had broken their treaty and attacked just a few days after. This happened at the same time as the attack on Estonia etc.

IC: To The USSR: We would like to arrange the meeting in Helsinki, as we would feel more safe in our own country.

From: USSR to Australia: "We welcome such a treaty I take it this will be in effect as of now?"

Indeed it shall. We should also point you to your Western Borders, where it appears a certain Mr. Hitler is amassing troops near Poland. Poland is not that far from your own borders, and whilst it would be foolish for him to invade, it would be an inconvenience you could do without...

To Germany: We accept your reservations about Burgenland, but wish to point out that it was always actually German in character and was only ceded to Austria after WWI in order to help Austria be able to feed Vienna city. The old capital, Ödenburg, actually voted to stay Hungarian. However, we feel your suggestion over joint government to be worthwhile, and are prepared to accept.

The First Hungarian Army is mobilised on the Romanian border in response to allegations that the Romanian government is attempting to force Magyar, Szekler, and Saxon inhabitants of Transylvania to emigrate, in order to strengthen Romania's fraudulent claim to that province. Hungary therefore wishes to challenge the Romanian government to allow Hungarian and German inspectors to check the veracity of these claims and to consider the possibility of returning Transylvania to its rightful place within the Hungarian kingdom.

Miklos Horthy is to proclaimed Apostolic King of Hungary in the ancient crown city of Visegrad. Jubilant celebrations across the kingdom. Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini are invited as guests of honour to represent their nations at the crowning ceremony.

To Japan: we will want military guarantee. When, for it is just a question of time, Germany engage waqr with the great powers, we will want Japan to be there an occupy the colonies in Asia. Off course, these colonies will be your to keep.
Now, that sub is yours... if you sign an allience treaty (it could be a secret one if that would be more appealing to your nation).


Message in Reply
"We will agree to this not as a general principle but in piecemeal. We are willing to engage the following upon your attack on their motherland, but not before these colonies as follows.

New Zealand
Hong Kong
All of French Indo Burma China (Present day Vietnam Thailand etc)
Not India
The East Indies
Australia

Is this sufficient to appease you? We will occupy said colonies when their motherland is attacked, not before, and will view all requests from Germany in the future in a ‘more than favorable light’"


Today Japanese forces are occupying their sphere of influence in China and publicize their treaty with the USSR. Moving in thousands of troops the indigenous people of that country welcome the Japanese with wariness and the only thing preventing all out riot is the installment of a local nationalist leader. In a speech to the world the leader of the ‘New Empire of China’ promised to lead his country hand in hand with Japan to straddle the world like a giant.

To ‘jumpstart’ the economy of this new protectorate state Japan will provide education and new manufacturing contracts the country. The industrial centres of Shanghai and Wutan are beginning to churn out the latest in Japanese artillery and mobile armour. Youth training programs and volunteer militias are being started up all over the country. The success rate of recruitment for the militia is surprisingly high as starving men are very interested in 3 full meals a day.

OOC:i'm not china btw im manchuko.

Strictly Secret IC: This treaty is perfectly acceptable, also we wish to purchase some tank and aircraft designs and for this we shall give you money and our unending support against your enemies including Japan. We are also fearing the rise of Germany in Europe and its increasing friendship with Japan. If this continues i believe that Japan will be tired of me being a puppet and will just attack and annex me into their rising empire.

OOC: Oh sorry I just remeber reading empassioned offering you to be China in the OCC thread which I dont read to much

Secret to Manchuko:
As Allies we are willing to prove designs for some our tanks and aircrafts with no cost, About Japan growing tired of you with your concent we could issue some millitary aid to protoct you in case of an attack but we would as a cover we would set up a socialist party and the army would be to defend 'them'

We have shipped Designs for the:
-T-34

We shall send more in time to come

ooc: T-34 wasn't around at this point.

The Führer naturally accepted Hungary's invitation to the crowning of the new king.

As for Manchuku, Germany hasn't recognized its independence and already views it as a part of the Japanese empire, and thus completely ignores its message.

Secret messege to Japan: we accept! Glad to have you on board! Your sub is on its way and should arrive in a few days. It will have military instructors onboard, so that you will know how to use the submarine.

And the Axis of Steel was now furthered into four nations. The Berlin-Rome-Budapest-Tokyo Axis of Steel (long name ;) was now a fact.

secret IC: To Russia: We accept and i am myself soviet but i am keeping it secret from the Japanese government. If i am absorbed into the empire i would like a guarentee that you will fight for me because my military is growing but not yet complete. I am also suprised by the fact taht Germany is too ignorant to realize that there is a big collection of allies against them! The spy that i have sent to Germany informs me that Hitler plans to break any agreement he makes with you and wipe communsim out of htis world...so prepare!

secret IC:To the USA: I am now gathering up my forces to striek Japan a blow as the Japanese have decided to ally themselves with the fascists! My airforce is now 10 planes strong, my army is 2000 men strong with good equipment and the best weapons that the Japanese has come up. I also have some of the newesst tanks from Russia and i am currently building a navy which will soon be complete but i need help when the attack come. will u help me?

ooc: T-34 wan't around yet. And there is this thing that Finland is not being discussed about from USSR's part and I want to remind that Finland was left to the Soviets in their secret pact with Germany.

OOC: Tag

To the installed government of Manchuku, we have reports that a Russian envoy has entered country and disappeared somewhere in your area. We request that track down the Russians and refer them to the Japanese embassy using whatever means necessary. We are curious as to why your border guards did not stop them as we have not had good relations with the soviets in the past and you haven’t received any orders to treat them any differently.

Also you are required to send a contingent of 5,000 armed men onto the island of Okinawa as we will need the men to launch an offensive. We are also in need of ‘comfort girls’ to make sure that the armies now occupying China are not too brutal. We need 800 women of average to high caliber.

Also, please be advised that the Japanese government is now placing wire taps on all lines between Japan, Manchuku, Independent China and Japanese controlled China. Sufficed to say any land line communications done on mainland Asia are going to be observed by us.

As a request we would appreciate that you send any prisoners of any kind to the Motherland as we require more subjects for continuing research.

To Romania: This is your final warning from us. Either agree to our terms for inspectors and a conference over the future of Transylvania or we will be forced to send troops into Romania to protect our fellow Hungarians, Magyar or Szekler, and the Germans as well.

To the Croatian nationalists: We offer you our full support in your quarrels with the Serbs and suggest that your nation return to the Kingdom of Hungary, in which you will receive regional autonomy and full recognition as a nationality. We also desire the province of Banat and are prepared to use force against the Serbs to restore it to its rightful position within the lands of St. Stephen.

To Japan and Italy: In view of your alliances with Germany, we wish to expand our current relations with both your nations. We suggest cultural exchange programmes, and a free-trade agreement covering raw materials, weaponry, food supplies, and access for firms to each other's markets.

To Hungary and Italy: as my allies, I expect you to give me military guarantee in case a war on Poland will erupt if they refuse to give me my rightfulo claims on Danzig.
As for Japan, they are too far away to help, and we can't expect any help from them.

IC: To Japanese Goverment: We were not aware of any Russian emissarys but feel free to search. I can send 3000 well equppied men now or in 1 month 6000 well eqquipped men, i am building up my army ready to fight in your honour. We also accept that you don't want us to make communications with your enemys and make alliances. We also ask that we talk about the future of the former Manchurian coastline provinces. With themwe could become stronger and then join your alliance and defeat all who oppose us! However as to you asking for "comfort girls" i will have to refuse you as all women are working hard for our country. They are not your women ot just have whenver they want, they are citizens of Manchuko and so ia m refusing your proposal!

<Official Communiqué to the Client State of Manchuko>

ALLIANCES?!?!?!?!?

The thought that you’d ever make such an overture to the Russians was beyond us! We demand a full an uncensored transcript of all communications you have had with any and all foreign nations.

We also thank you for the opportunity to search your country for what are apparently Russian spies. Since they do not have your permission to be there we will be contacting the soviet government about this outrage. Do not worry we will extract the information from the Russians as to what malicious intentions they had in your country. FYI we are sending 3 000 battle hardened Japanese troops into your country to protect it from the apparent soviet threat. These troops will be stationed at all border crossings so that the can assist in the search for those damn infiltrators.

The matter of the comfort girls can be way laid for now, we will simply recruit them from Korea instead.

We will take the 3000 troops now there are transports waiting for them in Korea, the city of Pusan. Take the railroad the ships will expect the contingent there in five days. (IC days not RL days). They will be transported to Okinawa as we will need them for an offensive immediately.

<Official Communiqué to the Sovereign Nation of The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.>

We are very displeased to have learned from our esteemed ally, Manchuko, that you are sending unwelcome operatives into his honorable country. If this is not the case we apologize and will return your citizens to you, after questioning them. However should these agents be official government agents we will recognize them as such and treat them how we treat all our prisoners of war.

In the future it will smooth diplomatic tensions if any and all negotiations done with Manchuko were approved by Tokyo first.


<Communiqué to the administration of The New Empire of China>

We believe that your country is in imminent danger and as such are beginning the construction of fortified pillboxes along all non-friendly borders. We are also installing more factories to employ more of your many, many citizens. These factories will produce an assortment of armaments such as Tanks, heavy bombers, mobile artillery, Japanese fighters and ammunition for all platforms listed above.

We are also constructing dry docks and a sub pen in Shanghai as we are perfecting a new prototype of submarine because we have recently come into some new advanced technology.


We also congratulate on your 100th tank. Your efforts in manufacturing have not gone unnoticed and we hope that you will continue the good work.

<Internal Communiqué>

As soon as the German sub is secured begin reverse engineering the technology for our immediate use. All zeros, bombers, carriers, battleships and tanks will be upgraded with the advanced sonar and or radio technology as appropriate. New model subs need to be constructed to take advantage of the advanced technology and as such all sub pens will begin constructing them.

It is now the opinion of this administration that we need a new flagship and on this opinion we are initiating the construction of a 100K ton warship in Tokyo. Please make the appropriate personnel changes. Said battleship will make use of the German optic technologies and its primary use will be shore bombardment and anti-aircraft.

As another note to policy change, anyone on a government approved research project is immune to draft orders and research is expected to continue unaltered.

<Official Communiqué to the mighty nation of The United States of America>

We understand that you have been unhappy with our actions for some time now. As a civilized nation we have taken steps towards peace in Asia. To normalize relations between our two nations I would like to invite you to the negotiating table where we can hammer out a non aggression pact. I know that many capitalists within your nation are very eager to supply a nation as hungry as Japan. The United States is a land of great bounty and we are more than willing to pay for a piece of the prosperity you now enjoy.

IC: To The Japanese Government: The old ruler Pu Yi was making a deal with them in a treaty against you we have captured the traitor and he is now ready for transfer to Japan where you can do what you like wiht him! The 3000 men have left supported by 10 of the new tiger tanks and the best of Manchukos technolodgy. As for the comfort girls we are glad you have changed your mind and now we would like to askif you would consider me joining the pact of steel with Germany as i believe that they are the way to go and that they will soon be masters of Europe.

To The German Government: I would like to join your pact of steel if Japan allows it and for this priveledge i would like to give you 5000 pelons which the manchukian currency. It is the same in German marks.

To USSR: I am sorry if you have been led on, my predecessor was friendly with you and a rebel he will soon die.

Secret IC: Expect a war for Germany will soon destroy you for communism is a threat that must and will be destroyed and Hitler is the man to do it!

To China: We would like to discuss the future of the Jehol province it has a Manchukian race and so we would like it to be given to either us or Japan if no deal can be met i will involve Japan!

IC: To The Japanese Government: The old ruler Pu Yi was making a deal with them in a treaty against you we have captured the traitor and he is now ready for transfer to Japan where you can do what you like wiht him! The 3000 men have left supported by 10 of the new tiger tanks and the best of Manchukos technolodgy. As for the comfort girls we are glad you have changed your mind and now we would like to askif you would consider me joining the pact of steel with Germany as i believe that they are the way to go and that they will soon be masters of Europe.

To The German Government: I would like to join your pact of steel if Japan allows it and for this priveledge i would like to give you 5000 pelons which the manchukian currency. It is the same in German marks.

To USSR: I am sorry if you have been led on, my predecessor was friendly with you and a rebel he will soon die.

Secret IC: Expect a war for Germany will soon destroy you for communism is a threat that must and will be destroyed and Hitler is the man to do it!

To China: We would like to discuss the future of the Jehol province it has a Manchukian race and so we would like it to be given to either us or Japan if no deal can be met i will involve Japan!

soz double post :oops:

To Manchuku: fine! You can be in, but only because we consider you an autonomous part of Japan anyway. We will expect our money soon.

IC: The money has been sent
Secret IC: I am enquiring about the fate of the Soviet Union, wot do you have planned for them? If war i am willing to help!

IC: The money has been sent
Secret IC: I am enquiring about the fate of the Soviet Union, wot do you have planned for them? If war i am willing to help!

soz again double post
lol
i think the forums r abit messed up, lol

I'll join up as a member of the Communist block.

I'll join up as a member of the Communist block.]we aren't there yet tahts after world war 2, soz:D

I'll join up as a member of the Communist block.]we aren't there yet tahts after world war 2, soz:D

Actually, the Comintern exists. It has three members: Soviet, Mongolia and Tannu Tuva.

To Germany: The Hungarian Government gives Germany the requested guarantee of military support and agrees that German troops may move through Hungarian territory in any war that may erupt over Danzig.

To Poland: We strongly recommend you to hand over Danzig to the Germans, it is historically German, after all. In the event of war, we will support our German ally.

To Bulgaria: We suggest an alliance, as both our nations have territorial claims on Romania. Hungary will support your claim to the Dobrudja if you will support ours to Transylvania.

To Germany:

We have prepared the pacific. We are poised to attack, however if you tell us what country you plan on attacking we can attack the colony first. This will cause the mother country to send reinforcements leaving them weaker for you.

I am considering a regime change in Manchuku, however as long as they are co-operating I don’t see the need. The recent rebellion and apparent socialist ties make me wary of them. The only reason I mention this to you is because you have allowed them equal access in our pact and I simply do not want a misunderstanding to occur.

Another question to note is USSR. It is no secret that geography separates our countries, but that geography is limited to one nation. Should the entire pact attack the USSR with the exclusion of all other enemies we may be able to connect our alliance with a railroad. I do not believe the world will intervene if we attack on the basis of ‘saving the world from communism’ in fact we may be able to garner British and American support.

Secret to Japan: Your suggestion sounds reasonable. In fact, I think we should actually go for it... However, I would like to have a border with the USSR before I attack. Maybe after Poland gives me Danzig (I'm sure they will back down). Then I could attack Lithuania (this will not be much of a hassle, I have claims on them anyway, so it's justified) and then I will have a border and we can go to war!
As for Manchuku, I agree with you, but, may I suggest that you instaed simply annex them and make them a part of your empire, as they should be?

Secret to Japan: Your suggestion sounds reasonable. In fact, I think we should actually go for it... However, I would like to have a border with the USSR before I attack. Maybe after Poland gives me Danzig (I'm sure they will back down). Then I could attack Lithuania (this will not be much of a hassle, I have claims on them anyway, so it's justified) and then I will have a border and we can go to war!
As for Manchuku, I agree with you, but, may I suggest that you instaed simply annex them and make them a part of your empire, as they should be?

Encrypted Telegraph to Manchuku on a secure land line:

We are fast tracking your troops to your western border. You have been eager to field test your troops and we wish to give you the opportunity. We need to increase our influence on Soviet Russia and to do this we need to enlarge our border with them. A long this line of thinking we are giving you a mandate, Fortify Mongolia against Russia. Conquer them, ally with them whatever. We simply believe it would be best if you had complete and utter contol over Mongolia. This country can be annexed by you or you can set up your own client state it is regardless.

We repeat take Mongolia for your own.

The majority of the Japanese fleet is moving to its Korean and Japanese bases, Hokkaido in particular. Otaru’s inhabitants sky rocket as the number of Japanese troops stationed there increases 100 fold.

Wonsan Korea; Local paper

Please do not point your cameras toward the port as you may be shot. The Japanese fleet is not to be photographed.

Rajin Korea; Municipal report

Main Street needs to be completely reworked as the through fare of the Japanese armor, in excess of 2,500, and artillery, which numbered almost at a thousand, has completely removed all traces of pavement. As a point when will these Japs be leaving? It is unnerving to the citizenry to be outnumbered by foreigners in their own town.

Response by local Mayor:

The Japanese are leaving soon don’t worry, they have informed me that the are going to be leaving for field exercises soon.

Official Communiqué to the Japanese military command in Manchuku:

We need a very large airbase capable of supporting a great many heavy bombers built in Hailar. We will provide you with what ever is needed to make the airbase in finished repair before the end of the month. Upon completion we will be transferring an undetermined amount of aircraft there. Please have the airport built to be able to sustain any amount of enemy attack by land or air.

IC: Thank you sir i am glad that you are giving me the oppurtuinity and i am sending 1000 men against Mongolia as the rest of my force is of with you. I am constructing air bases as of now and i just need a small amount of iron ore to make a couple of chinooks. The Chinese have handed over the Jehol province to one of us and plesae telegram back about what you want to happen to it.

OFF: I'm going away for a day or two this weekend. I wont be able to post during this time.

And: I'm not sure, but I don't think Manchuku has a Mongolian border.

Australia is Consolidating her forces (NZ as well), and is investigating the possibility of producing her own Combat Aircraft.

NZ is currently arming Tiger Moths with War Surplus Lewis .303LMGs to serve as observation and defence aircraft.

We would like to unite all the Baltic states into one, do we have any support?
USSR (secret IC): Can we have a non aggression pact. May you help us if we need to untie the Baltic, with an Iron Fist.

Hello, is anyone out there!

Hello, is anyone out there!

ooc: yea I think this is dying, just when I got a feel for it and was going to get into the wars..... hmmmm

ooc: yea I think this is dying, just when I got a feel for it and was going to get into the wars..... hmmmm
I think that's what happens in ww2 threads. You have a big build up, then no wars.

ooc: I'm still here...

The problem is that the real shooting doesn't actually start until late 1940, or early 1941. The period 1939-1940 was known as "Sitzkreig" or "The Phoney War", as everyone sat around doing nothing until The Battle of Britain, and even after that it was fairly quiet outside North Africa until the start of 1942- after Pearl Harbour was bombed and the US got their ass into gear.

None of the European countries put up much of a fight (France lasted something like 6 weeks), and until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour the only real resistance they had in Asia was the Chinese and the Dutch, who got their asses kicked pretty quickly (most of the Dutch East Indies armed forces ran like hell for Australia, apparently).

In fact, for most people, WWII doesn't get "Interesting" until the end of 1942 when the Allies invaded Italy, or, more commonly, 1944, with D-Day and so on.

The reason I haven't posted is because nothing has happened thus far that affects Australia. At this rate, we could declare ourselves Neutral and miss the whole war and no-one would notice...

ooc: I'm right to kick start the war early, hence the what if part. But I was waiting for Germany to resolve Danzig and Muggles to hit Mongolia. I'm not a first one over the top kinda guy

OOC: Ok, how about Australia invades the Dutch East Indies, just for the sheer hell of it? Imperialism is good...