"What Madness Is This?" - A Timeline
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Damn speedy update in light of the unconsciousnessand what an update! http://reactiongifs.com/?p=7419 (no idea how to embed things
Also, multiple nuclear warheads on the Yalu? By 1960? NUSA sure didn't waste time in amping up atom bomb production in three years, did it?
Thanks, Tsar! Good to be back.
Yep, who knows how many nukes they have now.
Nuclear proliferation will probably be insane in this world; way worse than OTL.WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY COUNTRY? BY THE GODS, YOU'VE TURNED IT PROTESTANT. AND ANTI-MUSLIM.
also, what happened to indonesia? i thought they were majority muslim. then again, those unclef***ing yankees have been slaughtering everyone in sight who isn't germanic protestant. with few exceptions.
anyway, beautiful work, dude.
Philippines?
Oh, it is majority Muslim. You can guess what that means. Genocide.
Thanks!
Thanks, John!
Next chapter.
Pretty much this.
Yep, who knows how many nukes they have now.
Oh happy day. How's the rest of the world coming along with atom bombs by 1960?
Philippines?
Oh, it is majority Muslim. You can guess what that means. Genocide.
It says a lot for TTL that you read the word genocide and kinda shrug as if to say 'oh, must be Tuesday'
Actually, how bad has colonial genocide been ITTL, on a scale of (OTL) British East Africa to Belgian Congo? Africa has, as is universally true in this site and the multiverse, been marginalised by politics, but have there been any real scandals like OTL Leopold's atrocities? Or in the face of NUSA does nobody really care THE SARDINIAN ACCORDS: PART TWO
AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Egyptian armored transports roll across the Arabian desert
AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Egyptian armored transports roll across the Arabian desert
In early 1958, an outbreak of rebellions, anarchy, and terror attacks in Rashidi Arabia caused the Egyptian Sultan-Emperor and Caliph of Islam, Isma'il III, to finally go to war in the oil-rich peninsula. News hit Cagliari on February 19th that the Egyptian Army had crossed the Arabian border on a "mission from God" to unite the Arab people under one flag and one monarch. This triggered panics in Europe, as this would mean a massive Egyptian economic boost and possibly elevate it to the position of world power and oil titan. Making matters worse was that the Transcontinental Trade Treaty members approved and assisted Egypt in their attack. Elite Russian special forces helped to seek out and eliminate local warlords and the former Arabian government officials. Huge portions of the Arabian people supported the invaders, and by mid-Summer Riyadh had capitulated and Isma'il III triumphantly rode a stallion through the gates of the city. By late August, the Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina had fallen, defended to the last by the last remnants of the Arabian Army. Isma'il proclaimed total victory and flew to Sardinia to discuss matters with other world leaders.
Egyptian tanks advance as a Russian bomber soars overhead during the invasion of the Rashidi Arabia
Rare color photograph showing Egyptian infantrymen during the Egypto-Arabian War of 1958
Egyptian tanks advance as a Russian bomber soars overhead during the invasion of the Rashidi Arabia
Rare color photograph showing Egyptian infantrymen during the Egypto-Arabian War of 1958
Isma'il was a "smug little brat" at the Accords, or so the European leaders claimed in their memoirs. After arranging new oil deals and gaining international recognition for his conquests, the monarch flew back to Cairo. On July 29th, 1958, Isma'il proclaimed the United Arab Empire from the balcony of the Imperial Palace. It was broadcasted all over the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Massive celebrations erupted all over the empire, and the new Imperial Flag was raised over all major cities. Fireworks and gunfire were to be heard over the shouts of "Allahu akbar!" Cars honked their horns and revved their engines as passengers stood atop them and held up portraits of Isma'il III.
Flag of the United Arab Empire
SOUTH AFRICA:
Flag of the United Arab Empire
Meanwhile, in the rest of Africa, the war-torn colonies of the major powers were about to be divided up at Sardinia. The Portuguese Confederation took a hard hit, losing their precious colony of Middle-Africa, with its valuable Luanda-Muenda Railroad. Middle-Africa had seen heavy fighting during the war between the Prussians and the Portuguese and their Dutch allies. In the end, General Hans Schneider took Middle-Africa on August 23rd, 1957, and routed the Portuguese forces from the continent. All of the Portuguese territories outside of Europe were seized by Prussia.
Middle-Africa was not the only African conquest by Prussia. They also took all of the Tripartite Empire's Ethiopian holdings all the way up to the Egyptian border. Bonapartist Equatorial Africa remained under Imperial rule, but only because they survived years of attacks from the Prussian Congo.
Upon Denmark-Norway's defeat and annexation by Sweden during the war, law and order in the Danish Gold Coast vanished. Prussia immediately moved in to fill the void. And, in what is considered one of the few American losses of the world war, American forces in Liberia failed to take Italian West Africa, despite at least twelve invasion attempts.
Meanwhile, Prussia had to grant something to Napoleon to get him to go along with his protectorate, the Portuguese Confederation, losing so much territory. Thus, Prussia offered to drop all claims to Madagascar and to hand over administration of it and all nearby small islands to the Tripartite Empire. Napoleon accepted, and also annexed the Portuguese Confederation and the Free City of Lisbon into the new entity of Iberia, which replaced Spain as a member-state of the Tripartite Empire.
The Empire of the Two Italies retained control of their East and West African holdings, and also kept Greek Cyrenaica. This, combined with their capture of Greece, made the Italians one of the most successful participants in the war, and elevated their status from great power to superpower.
Middle-Africa was not the only African conquest by Prussia. They also took all of the Tripartite Empire's Ethiopian holdings all the way up to the Egyptian border. Bonapartist Equatorial Africa remained under Imperial rule, but only because they survived years of attacks from the Prussian Congo.
Upon Denmark-Norway's defeat and annexation by Sweden during the war, law and order in the Danish Gold Coast vanished. Prussia immediately moved in to fill the void. And, in what is considered one of the few American losses of the world war, American forces in Liberia failed to take Italian West Africa, despite at least twelve invasion attempts.
Meanwhile, Prussia had to grant something to Napoleon to get him to go along with his protectorate, the Portuguese Confederation, losing so much territory. Thus, Prussia offered to drop all claims to Madagascar and to hand over administration of it and all nearby small islands to the Tripartite Empire. Napoleon accepted, and also annexed the Portuguese Confederation and the Free City of Lisbon into the new entity of Iberia, which replaced Spain as a member-state of the Tripartite Empire.
The Empire of the Two Italies retained control of their East and West African holdings, and also kept Greek Cyrenaica. This, combined with their capture of Greece, made the Italians one of the most successful participants in the war, and elevated their status from great power to superpower.
SOUTH AFRICA:
South Africa, unlike many of the other Dutch holdings, did not become a lawless warzone upon Holland's empire collapsing. Instead, the white supremacist government sought out America as a possible ally. The Republican Union of South Africa was declared in Johannesburg on October 12th, 1957, with Prussian and American approval. The Volkspartij (People's Party) rose to power through support from the South African army (Volksleger). Paul Hubertus van Aller, a smooth-talking, handsome police chief, won elections to become the first President of South Africa. When he ascended to power, he signed a secret agreement with Chuckie Oswald allowing for the establishment of NUSA bases on South African soil. He also was guaranteed NUSA support in any future wars. The Volksleger was equipped with American weapons and equipment.
South African dictator Paul Hubertus van Aller
America tried to quiet stories of van Aller's anti-black racism from their new black Columbian subjects. But everyone in the NUSA government agreed by this point that Negros needed to be exterminated, so they continued in their support of South Africa and even presented the Volksleger with genocide "starter kits," such as chemical weapons, full-metal jacket rounds, and instructions on how to build reeducation camps. In 1959, van Aller went on a tour of America's camps, and was reportedly very impressed with what he saw. He and his family were the elite guests of Oswald at the Presidential Mansion in Philadelphia during part of the trip. Another move van Aller made to copy America was his establishment of the Fascistische Jeugd ("Fascist Youth"), a direct knock-off of the Custer Youth Brigade.
South Africa joined Indonesia as a white supremacist fascist American satellite. This triggered even more alarms for all of Europe, and moved the Empire and Prussia closer to being allies of necessity in the face of growing American influence worldwide.
South Africa joined Indonesia as a white supremacist fascist American satellite. This triggered even more alarms for all of Europe, and moved the Empire and Prussia closer to being allies of necessity in the face of growing American influence worldwide.
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What is the United Arab Empire composed of and wouldn't Van Aller call his youth organization the Young Afrikaner league?
We'll see the UAE's full extent on the forthcoming map.
Because I'm not good at translating Dutch/Afrikaans.
What would "Young Afrikaner League" be in Dutch/Afrikaans? Anyone?
Once the blacks in the NUSA find out that what's going on in South Africa and their government's plan to exterminate them, I won't be surprised that will feel backstabbed and rebel, which will accelerate the death of the Union even much sooner. Heck, I might this TL's version of Malcolm X leading the rebellion in America while an alternate Mandela could lead the one in this TL's version of South Africa, which makes OTL's apartheid South Africa look like paradise.
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Oh yeah, America's black are hardly going to be happy. But they'll be whisked away to reeducation camps if they act out publicly, at least as things stand. Black participation in the Syndicate is going to soar.
THE SARDINIAN ACCORDS: PART THREE
THE RISE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE SECOND COLD WAR
On October 1st, 1958, the Sardinian Accords were officially signed by the various warring nations of the League of Nations and the Grand Alliance finally made peace official. Millions had died, but peace finally returned to the European nations. Despite the Scottish Flu, parties broke out across the world. On the bombed-out ruins of the Prusso-Bonapartist borders, the citizens of both nations met and hugged each other. After the animosities they had held since the 1700s, the European monarchies realized they weren't so very different after all.
Instead, they now feared and loathed America and Russia. Napoleon VI and Kaiser Helmut Wilhelm recognized this and began talks in December of 1958 for the merging of the Grand Alliance with the League of Nations. At first temporarily titled the "Greater European Defense Pact," the first details were drawn up in early 1959. By the springtime, it was ready. On June 1st, 1959, the Tripartite Empire and the Empire of Prussia signed the Treaty of Baden, creating the United Nations. It was largely based on the old World Congresses, and it virtually guaranteed peace between the two powers. Their allies and puppets soon fell in line, with Sweden signing on June 3rd. The Empire of the Two Italies signed on the 6th. The United Kingdom of Albania and Montenegro, which was neutral during the World War but now terrified of Russia, signed on the 7th. The Kingdom of the Philippines and Peru signed on the 9th.
The stage was set. The world at the dawn of 1960 was broken into three zones of influence:
Instead, they now feared and loathed America and Russia. Napoleon VI and Kaiser Helmut Wilhelm recognized this and began talks in December of 1958 for the merging of the Grand Alliance with the League of Nations. At first temporarily titled the "Greater European Defense Pact," the first details were drawn up in early 1959. By the springtime, it was ready. On June 1st, 1959, the Tripartite Empire and the Empire of Prussia signed the Treaty of Baden, creating the United Nations. It was largely based on the old World Congresses, and it virtually guaranteed peace between the two powers. Their allies and puppets soon fell in line, with Sweden signing on June 3rd. The Empire of the Two Italies signed on the 6th. The United Kingdom of Albania and Montenegro, which was neutral during the World War but now terrified of Russia, signed on the 7th. The Kingdom of the Philippines and Peru signed on the 9th.
The stage was set. The world at the dawn of 1960 was broken into three zones of influence:
THE UNITED NATIONS
Empire of Prussia
Tripartite Empire
Empire of the Two Italies
Kingdom of Sweden
Kingdom of the Philippines
United Kingdom of Albania and Montenegro
Republic of Peru
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL TRADE TREATY
Republic of Russia
United Arab Empire
Arab Republic of Iraq
Free State of Kurdistan
AMERICAN BLOC
New United States of America
Republican Union of South Africa
Republic of Indonesia
UNALIGNED
Republic of China
Burma
Kingdom of Thailand
Islamic Republic of Turkey
Beutelist Workers Republic of Japan
Empire of Prussia
Tripartite Empire
Empire of the Two Italies
Kingdom of Sweden
Kingdom of the Philippines
United Kingdom of Albania and Montenegro
Republic of Peru
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL TRADE TREATY
Republic of Russia
United Arab Empire
Arab Republic of Iraq
Free State of Kurdistan
AMERICAN BLOC
New United States of America
Republican Union of South Africa
Republic of Indonesia
UNALIGNED
Republic of China
Burma
Kingdom of Thailand
Islamic Republic of Turkey
Beutelist Workers Republic of Japan
These three alliances knew that eventually a war would probably come. As such, historians have pointed to 1960 as the beginning of the Second Cold War. It was a three-way conflict, with the United Nations seeking to maintain the old monarchic order, with the TTT seeking to develop an oil monopoly and (in the case of Russia) to spread moderate socialism and liberalism, and with the American Bloc seeking to spread fascism and white supremacy across the globe. But really, there was a fourth group. The Syndicate. The international anarchist terrorist group spread fear wherever it could, and it sought to topple every current regime in the world, which it saw as corrupt and evil. The highly-secretive Syndicate High Command released a manifesto in late 1959 which proclaimed, "It is the right of every man and woman to be free. Without freedom, life is dead. Without freedom, there can be no happiness. Only servitude. Only a proletarian world order, a one-world government founded on the principles of the Enlightenment and which follows no established religion, can grant every man and woman freedom. And it is that goal which forces us to take up arms and fight."
America hugely resented the United Nations. Technically, NUSA and the Tripartite Empire were still at war in late 1958, with fighting still ongoing in Argentina, though the Bonapartists knew it was a lost cause and repeatedly begged for a treaty. When the last of the Empire's South American holdings were in American hands, a cease-fire was declared by Oswald, who then claimed ultimate victory in Philadelphia. Oswald helped to nurture the fledgling cold war when he constructed bases in South Africa in 1959. By 1960, he and his generals were drawing up plans for how a war against both the United Nations and Russia could be managed. America had every resource it could possibly ever need within its own borders. It would not be a war for resources or territory when the next one came. It would be pure ideology. An Armageddon of radicalism. Reports in the NUSA Army High claimed that the next war would make the first one pale in comparison, but that it wold ultimately end in total American victory. General Eustace Joplin claimed to Oswald that a third war would be necessary: "It is entirely conceivable that, following the next war, America could occupy the entirety of the hemisphere, vast swathes of Africa, burn Rome, take chunks of Asia and possibly the entirety of China, turn Japan into a radioactive hellhole, and quite likely take a bite out of Europe, maybe Norway. The third war would be a mop-up operation between America and the remaining holdouts. This war would see the total destruction of the Slavic Rusky Menace and the final triumph of the United States as the master of the New World Order, an order of peace, justice, freedom, and security. It is my estimate this New World Order could be established by perhaps as early as the year 2000."
President Oswald meets with NUSA High Command, 1960
As insane as it was, this talk was very common in the American government. American morale was soaring. It definitely seemed at the time that "The Fittest" were indeed marching toward a one-world government that saluted the Star Spangled Banner and bowed to Charles Oswald.
And thus, a new era of world history began...
America hugely resented the United Nations. Technically, NUSA and the Tripartite Empire were still at war in late 1958, with fighting still ongoing in Argentina, though the Bonapartists knew it was a lost cause and repeatedly begged for a treaty. When the last of the Empire's South American holdings were in American hands, a cease-fire was declared by Oswald, who then claimed ultimate victory in Philadelphia. Oswald helped to nurture the fledgling cold war when he constructed bases in South Africa in 1959. By 1960, he and his generals were drawing up plans for how a war against both the United Nations and Russia could be managed. America had every resource it could possibly ever need within its own borders. It would not be a war for resources or territory when the next one came. It would be pure ideology. An Armageddon of radicalism. Reports in the NUSA Army High claimed that the next war would make the first one pale in comparison, but that it wold ultimately end in total American victory. General Eustace Joplin claimed to Oswald that a third war would be necessary: "It is entirely conceivable that, following the next war, America could occupy the entirety of the hemisphere, vast swathes of Africa, burn Rome, take chunks of Asia and possibly the entirety of China, turn Japan into a radioactive hellhole, and quite likely take a bite out of Europe, maybe Norway. The third war would be a mop-up operation between America and the remaining holdouts. This war would see the total destruction of the Slavic Rusky Menace and the final triumph of the United States as the master of the New World Order, an order of peace, justice, freedom, and security. It is my estimate this New World Order could be established by perhaps as early as the year 2000."
President Oswald meets with NUSA High Command, 1960
As insane as it was, this talk was very common in the American government. American morale was soaring. It definitely seemed at the time that "The Fittest" were indeed marching toward a one-world government that saluted the Star Spangled Banner and bowed to Charles Oswald.
And thus, a new era of world history began...
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Well ... shit there goes Peru ... hope that the transcontinental and the United Nations kill the NUSA first and THEN fight each other
I was thinking something: how would the Coalition of Western Republics from "Ad astra per aspera" react to TTL's America?
With the amount of atomic bombs that will probably be built, who says they'll* get to fight each other?
*They being the UN and the TTT.
I wish I could show a picture of what I'm describing being men's fashion in America, but I can't find any online that fit my description. You'll have to use your imagination. Oh, and this "electro-barbershop" music is like noting from OTL (though the songs I mention are obviously parodies of OTL 1960s). The best thing I can do to say what it's like: by 1970 ITTL, electro-barbershop will probably be similar to OTL's Beach Boys.
Oh, and this "electro-barbershop" music is like noting from OTL (though the songs I mention are obviously parodies of OTL 1960s). The best thing I can do to say what it's like: by 1970 ITTL, electro-barbershop will probably be similar to OTL's Beach Boys.
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING
DAWN OF THE AMERICAN POST-WAR WORLD OF TOMORROW
"Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows.
I walked into such a sad time at the station."
-White Room With Black Curtains, by American electro-barbershop band Sky Marshal Johnny Goode and the Airships
The world at the dawn of the 1960s was a strange place. In just a few short years, the northern United States had rebuilt. Old Columbia was still very much volatile and was under close military governance, but in the north, happy days were there again. New music, dubbed "electro-barbershop," was sweeping the nation. It drew somewhat from the electric beats of pre-War Southron music (without ever admitting it) and helped bring about a new American music style for the first time in decades. The first really popular band was "Sky Marshal Johnny Goode and the Airships." The lyrics of the songs ranged from silly and nonsensical to serious, sometimes recalling the horrors of the World War. Oswald decided to let music censorship slide starting around this period, saying to his officers that "this country deserves some fun. Let the people eat, drink, and be merry, for we need them to die in tomorrow's war." Some of the songs verged on anti-war, which was incredibly shocking and reflected the tiredness of the American people. Other songs were incredibly jingoistic, such "My POTUS Leads Me" by The Throwing Stones.
The Throwing Stones
Opening Lyrics of "My POTUS Leads Me":
When I was a little boy (when I was just a boy)
And the Devil would call my name (when I was just a boy)
I'd say "Now who do, (who-ooh)
Who do you think you're fooling?" (when I was just a boy)
I'm a consecrated boy (when I was just a patriotic boy)
I'm a singer in a Sunday choir (oooh)
Oh my POTUS leads me, he leads me
He salutes the flag and leads me (ahh a-a-ah)
(oh)He leads me like a rock
He leads me like the rock of ages
And leads me
He lead me, lead me, lead me, lead me
The Throwing Stones
Opening Lyrics of "My POTUS Leads Me":
When I was a little boy (when I was just a boy)
And the Devil would call my name (when I was just a boy)
I'd say "Now who do, (who-ooh)
Who do you think you're fooling?" (when I was just a boy)
I'm a consecrated boy (when I was just a patriotic boy)
I'm a singer in a Sunday choir (oooh)
Oh my POTUS leads me, he leads me
He salutes the flag and leads me (ahh a-a-ah)
(oh)He leads me like a rock
He leads me like the rock of ages
And leads me
He lead me, lead me, lead me, lead me
Other electro-barbershop songs, such as many by the band "The Canadian Volunteers," who really were Canadian volunteers in the war and had fought at Atlanta, were dark and spoke about the horrors of war. With hits such as "Paint it Red" and "House of the American Sun," they found themselves on an ORRA watchlist, but were never actually arrested.
Meanwhile, fashion was changing. Colors and cheerfulness, two things which had been out of style since 1955, returned in a big way. Women in America could basically wear whatever they wanted, too, in one of the few progressive areas of America's culture. Hemlines had risen during the war because of mass rationing, and they somehow raised even higher post-war. Some women wore pants (which was completely accepted and had been since the early 1900s thanks to female soldiers). Necklines remained the same, and were fairly modest. Women no longer wore hats.
Manifest Destiny Airlines workers circa 1961, in the style of the day
Meanwhile, fashion was changing. Colors and cheerfulness, two things which had been out of style since 1955, returned in a big way. Women in America could basically wear whatever they wanted, too, in one of the few progressive areas of America's culture. Hemlines had risen during the war because of mass rationing, and they somehow raised even higher post-war. Some women wore pants (which was completely accepted and had been since the early 1900s thanks to female soldiers). Necklines remained the same, and were fairly modest. Women no longer wore hats.
Manifest Destiny Airlines workers circa 1961, in the style of the day
Men, meanwhile, had also developed a new style. Much of it was army drab or tan colored, harkening back to their military service. Flannel shirts were fashionable. Combat boots became popular worn with the pants down over them. Fedoras still made the rounds, but were slowly dying out. Top hats remained in style with the rich. "Newsboys" and kepis were what the Average Joe was sporting around 1960. It was a very odd style, and didn't seem to fit with the women's style. One fashion expert of the day said, "Men's fashion of today is like so many truck-drivers and diesel mechanics. Diesel-punks. That's what they are. Diesel-punks." The name stuck, and "Dieselpunk" was born, at first a derogatory slur used by the elderly against young men, and later widely accepted by the "punks" themselves.
Technology was advancing at a startling pace. American scientists, many still working under Operation Expatriate, claimed they wanted to send men into space. They were also working on a "fabulous new thing called the Ultra-Network," which they claimed would be a mind-blowing, world-changing invention when it was perfected. Operation Olympus was put into action in late 1960, with the goal of developing manned rockets and possibly, just possibly, sending comrade-patriots to plant the NUSA flag on the face of the Moon itself...
Technology was advancing at a startling pace. American scientists, many still working under Operation Expatriate, claimed they wanted to send men into space. They were also working on a "fabulous new thing called the Ultra-Network," which they claimed would be a mind-blowing, world-changing invention when it was perfected. Operation Olympus was put into action in late 1960, with the goal of developing manned rockets and possibly, just possibly, sending comrade-patriots to plant the NUSA flag on the face of the Moon itself...
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Wow, when you follow up you follow up big So it's a three-way Cold War featuring a giant anarchist terrorist group...how fun. Seems like the American bloc and the TTT are best off; the TTT's ascendant and NUSA has all that wonderful Inferior labour to hand.
So are we in for a protracted struggle, or is something unpleasant gonna happen? (yes, I realise the pointlessness of wondering if something bad will happen rather than when)
So it's a three-way Cold War featuring a giant anarchist terrorist group...how fun. Seems like the American bloc and the TTT are best off; the TTT's ascendant and NUSA has all that wonderful Inferior labour to hand. So are we in for a protracted struggle, or is something unpleasant gonna happen? (yes, I realise the pointlessness of wondering if something bad will happen rather than when
)
Kingdom of the Philippines? As much as I hate the anti-muslim policy of the King Ignaas, I gotta say that I like the idea of a Philippine monarchy.
They'll see it like the see any other fascist America. Another to-be-puppetized-state. But really, I'd rather LIVE in the Coalition than live in the NUSA, I know the CoWR oppress everyone but at least their not THAT rascist.
They'll see it like the see any other fascist America. Another to-be-puppetized-state. But really, I'd rather LIVE in the Coalition than live in the NUSA, I know the CoWR oppress everyone but at least their not THAT rascist.
And California ? I remember that the Americans focused their attention on it after Gerogia's fall seemed unavoidable.