Chapter 609
Chapter 609
January, 1910
Anatolia
Over the course of the more than century-long Russian occupation and colonization of the Anatolian Peninsula, the Levant, Mesopotamia and Arabia, the Russian forces would keep control by putting down rebellions. By 1910, the Russian forces had largely been replaced by local forces loyal to the regime. With no real external threat to their hegemony in the region (Persia was an ally and Egypt was hardly going to invade), the quantity of soldiers necessary to maintain control would dwindle over the past 100 years.
Among the long-held traditions, though, were the use of Cossack Hosts. Among these were a division of Cossacks of the Orenburg Host (northern Caucasus) posted in Anatolia. The Cossack Hosts were somewhat being assimilated into Russian culture by the early 20th century but some vestiges of the old ways remain, including military service.
Among these Cossacks was a young lieutenant from the Caucasus named Pavel Pappengut. Pappengut did not see any real expectation of advancement in the peacetime Russian Army, nor did he desire to remain in Anatolia where his unit was stationed.
He would opt to sail west with a group of Lebanese and Jews and see what could await him in the new world.
Manhattan
George Frederick Hohenzollern expected to retire to his large estates up the Hudson Valley but found himself remaining closer to Manhattan in his huge Georgetown Mansion.
Still a popular figure, the old General would receive petitions from party supporters demanding that he do something about this damnable Teddy Roosevelt whom appeared intent on tearing up the Party platform.
In fact, Hohenzollern had little problems with Roosevelt's legislative agenda and more with his apparent aggressive tendencies. It seemed only a matter of time until Roosevelt declared war on someone.
With a half-hearted eye, Hohenzollern would watch as both the Centralist and Provincial parties splintered.
January, 1910
Anatolia
Over the course of the more than century-long Russian occupation and colonization of the Anatolian Peninsula, the Levant, Mesopotamia and Arabia, the Russian forces would keep control by putting down rebellions. By 1910, the Russian forces had largely been replaced by local forces loyal to the regime. With no real external threat to their hegemony in the region (Persia was an ally and Egypt was hardly going to invade), the quantity of soldiers necessary to maintain control would dwindle over the past 100 years.
Among the long-held traditions, though, were the use of Cossack Hosts. Among these were a division of Cossacks of the Orenburg Host (northern Caucasus) posted in Anatolia. The Cossack Hosts were somewhat being assimilated into Russian culture by the early 20th century but some vestiges of the old ways remain, including military service.
Among these Cossacks was a young lieutenant from the Caucasus named Pavel Pappengut. Pappengut did not see any real expectation of advancement in the peacetime Russian Army, nor did he desire to remain in Anatolia where his unit was stationed.
He would opt to sail west with a group of Lebanese and Jews and see what could await him in the new world.
Manhattan
George Frederick Hohenzollern expected to retire to his large estates up the Hudson Valley but found himself remaining closer to Manhattan in his huge Georgetown Mansion.
Still a popular figure, the old General would receive petitions from party supporters demanding that he do something about this damnable Teddy Roosevelt whom appeared intent on tearing up the Party platform.
In fact, Hohenzollern had little problems with Roosevelt's legislative agenda and more with his apparent aggressive tendencies. It seemed only a matter of time until Roosevelt declared war on someone.
With a half-hearted eye, Hohenzollern would watch as both the Centralist and Provincial parties splintered.