Introduction & Chapter I
Blood, Soil, and Tears
The World after the World War
Adolf Hitler inspecting soldiers of the Waffen-SS at the first annual Victory Day parade (October 29, 1944)Introduction
Well, I am returning to dangerous territory again: World War II alternate history. Unlike my original timeline, Blood and Soil, this one will focus on the world after a partial Axis victory over the Allied powers, diving into the politics, conflicts, and changes that happen in this alternate timeline. I have put a lot of research and thought into this, but above all else I am doing this for my enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it.
Chapter One
October 28, 1942
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But now, it is up to ask the question: do we want a war forever? Shall we continue to endure the hardships of our brave boys going to war and never coming home? Our mothers weeping over their sons returning in a coffin?
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In collaboration with our American allies, we attempted to take advantage of the fall of Moscow. We had hoped that by concentrating her forces further and further east, Germany would be caught off guard by a western attack in occupied France, and that not only could we liberate the French people from their German overlords, the Soviet government of the late Comrade Stalin would be relieved of the offensive into their homeland. But unfortunately, as we know now, Germany was well-prepared with not just her soldiers, but those of her collaborators. Our brave boys had stormed the beaches of France and drove out the enemy last month, but as of last week, all of them are now in the hands of the enemy, or worse.
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We have fought strong to defend our island home from the wrath of fascism, and we deterred any attempts by Herr Hitler to invade and conquer our land. But now is the time for choosing peace over war. As of this morning, the German Reich has offered to us the option of peace after the catastrophe in our attempted liberation of France. After consultation with cabinet, our military, and His Majesty the King-Emperor, we have decided that it is in the best interest of our people that we come to the negotiating table with Germany.
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Effective midnight tonight, all hostilities between Britain and her dominions against Germany and Italy shall cease, and we will enter negotiations with Berlin and Rome to preserve peace for Europe.
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Where there is defeat, there is also victory. This is far from a surrender or a capitulation. We turned the U-Boats away from British shores. A German soldier never set foot on British soil. And above all else, the Union Jack flies high over London. The world may seem bleak after four years of unbelievably horrific warfare, but with my trust in God, I see brighter days ahead."
Prime Minister Anthony Eden's radio address to the nation
The World after the World War
Adolf Hitler inspecting soldiers of the Waffen-SS at the first annual Victory Day parade (October 29, 1944)
Well, I am returning to dangerous territory again: World War II alternate history. Unlike my original timeline, Blood and Soil, this one will focus on the world after a partial Axis victory over the Allied powers, diving into the politics, conflicts, and changes that happen in this alternate timeline. I have put a lot of research and thought into this, but above all else I am doing this for my enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it.
Chapter One
October 28, 1942
"I speak to you now with a heavy heart. For three years we have fought valiantly and bravely. Our soldiers showed dedication beyond anything seen before in our lives. Our people stood strong in spite of bombs raining down on our heads, sometimes for weeks at a time. For three long years, our nation and people have clung together to remain strong in the face of the Nazi threat that had been looming across the Channel for years. [...]
But now, it is up to ask the question: do we want a war forever? Shall we continue to endure the hardships of our brave boys going to war and never coming home? Our mothers weeping over their sons returning in a coffin?
[...]
In collaboration with our American allies, we attempted to take advantage of the fall of Moscow. We had hoped that by concentrating her forces further and further east, Germany would be caught off guard by a western attack in occupied France, and that not only could we liberate the French people from their German overlords, the Soviet government of the late Comrade Stalin would be relieved of the offensive into their homeland. But unfortunately, as we know now, Germany was well-prepared with not just her soldiers, but those of her collaborators. Our brave boys had stormed the beaches of France and drove out the enemy last month, but as of last week, all of them are now in the hands of the enemy, or worse.
[...]
We have fought strong to defend our island home from the wrath of fascism, and we deterred any attempts by Herr Hitler to invade and conquer our land. But now is the time for choosing peace over war. As of this morning, the German Reich has offered to us the option of peace after the catastrophe in our attempted liberation of France. After consultation with cabinet, our military, and His Majesty the King-Emperor, we have decided that it is in the best interest of our people that we come to the negotiating table with Germany.
[...]
Effective midnight tonight, all hostilities between Britain and her dominions against Germany and Italy shall cease, and we will enter negotiations with Berlin and Rome to preserve peace for Europe.
[...]
Where there is defeat, there is also victory. This is far from a surrender or a capitulation. We turned the U-Boats away from British shores. A German soldier never set foot on British soil. And above all else, the Union Jack flies high over London. The world may seem bleak after four years of unbelievably horrific warfare, but with my trust in God, I see brighter days ahead."
Prime Minister Anthony Eden's radio address to the nation
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