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The Division of Europe - the Balkans and the Rest
The Division of Europe - the Balkans and the Rest
I wouldn't mess with her. Would you?
Romania:
In Romania the present frontline was held - despite the protests of both the German-backed Kingdom of Romania and the Socialist Republic of Romania who wanted the other to be extinguished. The Entente knew that the Axis would not budge from the current Carpathian-Ploetsi front-line and both sides preferred to spend their political capital elsewhere. The Socialist Republic of Romania was led by General Secretary Ana Pauker who who became known in the west as the “Iron Lady” for her tough stances and uncompromising positions.
Greece:
Italy was bribed into trading the parts of Greece she currently occupied in exchange for returning Libya and Ethiopia. The pre-war Greek monarchy was established as a nod to the British but was forced to appoint a government with a Communist Prime Minister and with 60% of the Cabinet as Communists. This form of government - known as “Monarcho-Communism” of cohabitation and shared influence between the Entente and the Soviets would persist in Bulgaria and Greece until the late 40’s.
Bulgaria:
Tsar Boris had managed to save his country for occupation and being a complete puppet with his rule being confirmed - although he was forced to appoint communists to key posts including the Prime Ministry and the Defence Ministry.
Low Countries:
Much of the Netherlands fell to German rule. A small chunk of the Netherlands west of the Meuse which remained under Entente control was restored to Queen Willhemina who set up the so-called “Eindoven Government” under British tutelage until the late 40s.
Scandinavia:
The countries of Denmark and Norway confirmed how happy they were under German liberation.
The current division vs the old order
Bonus Question: Can you guys guess what happens in the late 40s that causes the collapse of "Monarcho-Communism?"
I wouldn't mess with her. Would you?
Romania:
In Romania the present frontline was held - despite the protests of both the German-backed Kingdom of Romania and the Socialist Republic of Romania who wanted the other to be extinguished. The Entente knew that the Axis would not budge from the current Carpathian-Ploetsi front-line and both sides preferred to spend their political capital elsewhere. The Socialist Republic of Romania was led by General Secretary Ana Pauker who who became known in the west as the “Iron Lady” for her tough stances and uncompromising positions.
Greece:
Italy was bribed into trading the parts of Greece she currently occupied in exchange for returning Libya and Ethiopia. The pre-war Greek monarchy was established as a nod to the British but was forced to appoint a government with a Communist Prime Minister and with 60% of the Cabinet as Communists. This form of government - known as “Monarcho-Communism” of cohabitation and shared influence between the Entente and the Soviets would persist in Bulgaria and Greece until the late 40’s.
Bulgaria:
Tsar Boris had managed to save his country for occupation and being a complete puppet with his rule being confirmed - although he was forced to appoint communists to key posts including the Prime Ministry and the Defence Ministry.
Low Countries:
Much of the Netherlands fell to German rule. A small chunk of the Netherlands west of the Meuse which remained under Entente control was restored to Queen Willhemina who set up the so-called “Eindoven Government” under British tutelage until the late 40s.
Scandinavia:
The countries of Denmark and Norway confirmed how happy they were under German liberation.
The current division vs the old order
Bonus Question: Can you guys guess what happens in the late 40s that causes the collapse of "Monarcho-Communism?"
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