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1908 Eastern Front Part Two - Beginning of the Red Phoenix

July: With the front line against the Russian Republicans settled at a line running from Kursk to Ryazan. Germany prepares an offensive directly south, focusing on speed and aiming to reach the banks of the Volga within a few months. The underequipped and outnumbered Republicans are expected to quickly disintegrate. The offensive, initially scheduled for August is brought earlier to late July:

July: Second Battle of Voronezh: The Central Powers open their offensive with a short Artillery barrage around the Republican lines at Yelets that lasts for 4 hours. The Germans and Austro-Hungarians quickly breakthrough and start a rapid advance in the direction of Voronezh. The Republicans are once again forced to retreat, or risk being annihilated.

August: Battle of Sevastopol: After heavy fighting between the inexperienced Ukrainians and the underequipped Republicans, a ring is finally closed around the fortress of Sevastopol.

August: Second Battle of Voronezh: The Central Power advance continues, as the Republicans are so broken that they are not able to even attempt to mount a defence. Voronezh is taken by mid-August, along with Tambov.

September: Battle of Viipuri: Having regained a major part of their strength, the Soviets feel confident enough to launch an offensive against the Finns and secure the flank of Petrograd. The Finns are surprised and are driven back towards Viipuri.

September: Second Battle of Voronezh: Overstretched supplies, along with troops being siphoned off to the Western Front means that the Central Powers advance begins to slow. Nevertheless, the Germans continue to take ground.

October: Second Battle of Voronezh: The Republicans finally have finally recuperated enough men to mount a defensive line from Donetsk to Kamyshin. The Germans and Austro-Hungarians stop their offensive to allow for supplies to catch up.

October: Battle of Viipuri: The Finns are driven back to the Vuoksi River, where they are able to establish an effective defence against the Soviets.

November: Battle of Sevastopol: The demoralised Republicans surrender to the Ukrainians, who quickly establish control over the City.

November: Battle of Viipuri: The onset of winter brings an end to the Soviet offensive. However, they have succeeded in securing the northern flank of Petrograd.

December: With the lack of artillery shells now plaguing the Central Powers, the Germans withdraw two further armies to the Western Front to hold off the Entente offensives anticipated for next spring. The Republicans are too disorganised and demoralised to exploit this withdraw.