Photos of the Kaiserreich
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So, would this film be making fun of Long, Pelley, and Moseley? I thought those three would be perfect substitutes since they are the three main figures in the AUS, and there are a multitude of things that can go wrong with those guys.
Francisco Franco giving his famous "A New Spain" speech to the Spanish Parliament in 1940. Due to King Alfonso's coma and the death of the Crown Prince, it was decided that the monarchy would be abolished and replaced with a new Spanish Republic with loyalist general Francisco Franco as President. This was officially announced in Franco's speech (pictured above), where he denounced the extremism of syndicalism and Carlism, and stated that a new republic was the best possible way to rebuild Spain and prevent any further domestic conflicts in the future. Franco would be formally sworn in as President the next day.
Militiawoman posing with Barcelona at her back. This iconic photograph of the Spanish Civil War was taken shortly after the Barcelona Uprising.
After the Burgos Coronation and the Carlist levantamiento the CNT-FAI, the most important trade union in Spain, seized the moment and prepared its members and allies for the revolution. Its opportunity came when the repression of a dockworkers’ strike proved to be the last straw for the Barcelonese proletariat, beginning the Barcelona Uprising in April 3, 1937. The initial Civil Guard regiments sent to quell it proved to not be enough, and the army was dispatched with orders of “restoring order at all costs”. What followed were 8 days of bloody fighting between the revolutionary militias and the army. The latter suffered from a lack of men (most soldiers had been sent to end the Carlist rebellion and many of the remainder deserted) and supplies, and the revolts in the countryside and other cities of the Levant forced it to retreat from Barcelona in April 11 (it would soon cede Catalonia, Aragon, Valencia and Murcia to the rebels), leaving the city under control of the CNT. The uprising has become a national legend in the Iberian Federation, being the origin of many stories and myths of the Civil War as well as the scenario for the rise of some of its future leaders, such as Dolores Ibárruri “la Pasionaria” and Buenaventura Durruti.
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I have to say. The more gold braid, large medals and sashes I see on the uniforms of the big brass the less esteem I have for a nation's armed forces. It's like a case of penis extension.
Final known photo of King Edward VIII, dated mid-1950. This photo was taken a mere ten days before the declaration of war on the remainder of the Entente (Canada and New England) by the CSA-led American Internationale that would lead to the death of the mentally degrading king and the establishment of the puppet Canadian syndicalist government. Edward had been subject to panic attacks and fits of depression and mental instability following the Canadian defeat on the British Isles in 1945 and the collapse of the Entente in 1948. It was only a matter of time before Canada was smashed by the Americans, and when it did happen, Edward suffered a fatal heart attack following news of the capture of Calgary and Toronto.
I remember Tzuyu didn't she piss off mainland China by waving the Republic of China flag alongside the South Korean and Japanese flags on a South Korean TV show or at a concert in mainland China?Just realized how shitty and stupid my Korean canon in Kaiserreich is, so here's a new one I've made for Kim Il-sung, pulling a "Richard Nixon the Used Car Salesman" moment in the Kaiserreich world.
Kim Song-ju (김성주); 15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was a controversial Korean historian and professor for Korean History at Seoul National University, and the lesser-known older brother of former Korean Premier Kim Yong-ju. Born in a small village near Pyongyang to prominent Korean independence activists Kim Hyong-Jik and Kang Pan-Sok, his family fled to Manchuria in 1920 and eventually moved to Vladivostok in 1928, where his parents became respected figures in Transamur's Korean minority. When war broke out between Russia and Japan in 1939, he and his younger brother fought in Kim Kyung-cheon's Korean Liberation Army under Russian command and participated in the liberation of the Peninsula. Unlike his younger brother, who adopted Russian ways and converted to the Orthodox church during his time studying in Petrograd, Kim Song-ju became disillusioned with Christianity altogether and subscribed to the Cheondoist faith, and believed the latter one should serve the needs of the Korean people rather than "alien" faiths. During his tenure as a Korean History professor at Seoul National University from 1965 until his death, he has indulged in an extremely ultranationalistic interpretation of Ilminism and believed in several pseudo-historical theories, such as the concept of the Hwan Empire. This led to constant controversy of his views across Korea. On several occasions, he called for Russian troops to get out of Korea and believed that Korean resources are being exploited for Petrograd's gain and that its influence over the peninsula is no different than the Japanese occupation, putting him at odds with his younger brother. He eventually died of a heart attack in 1994 after an argument with his son and famous Korean film director Kim Jong-il and is currently buried in a civilian cemetery in Pyongyang near his home village.
Next post is one for an independent Taiwan for Tzuyu Chou from TWICE, thinking about placing her in either an obscure Taiwanese girl group or AKB48's Taipei sister group (P.S. TWICE is one of my favorite KPOP bands, no offense for Tzuyu, she's not even my bias)
One of the last remaining photos of Nikolai Bukharin, a prominent Russian syndicalist and leader of the far-left in the Russian Republic. The photo shows Bukharin learning of President Kerensky’s assassination, and was reported to have said, "The motherland now stands at an apex of its history that has not been seen since the old Civil War. However, I dread who might be the one to stand triumphant in this time of trouble."
Bukharin would be forced to go into hiding along with several other far-left political figures in Russia upon General Kornilov's military coup and the appointment of far-right leader Boris Savinkov as Russian Prime Minister. He would be one of the biggest voices of opposition to the Vozhd's early rule, naming him "Tsardom's Lost Relative" and "The New Nicholas". Later on, he would be one of the main founders of the New Bolshevik Bloc in January 1937, as he hoped to unite the Russian people against Kornilov and Savinkov.
Unfortunately, this group would be short-lived, as after Kornilov's death, Savinkov ascended to power as the new leader of Russia and immediately went to work on solidifying his rule. One of the Vozhd's first acts in power was the authorization of more "effective" methods of routing out the Bolsheviks. This would lead to the elimination of numerous Bolshevik groups throughout Russia. Bukharin would finally be captured on July 28th, 1937 during a Combat Squad raid on the village he was hiding at. Bukharin was tried for "treason against the Russian State" and "attempting to undermine the stability of the Motherland". He was subsequently found guilty, and executed by firing squad on August 1st, 1937. His death would be the final nail in the coffin of Bolshevism in Russia, and beginning of Savinkov's undisputed rule over Russia.
Russo Balt, a Russian Automotive company, attempted to make cars avalible. Notable Product was Type F, a copy of the Model T, with slight lower reliability.
Only some 10,000 were produced, so these cars became symbols of Kerensky era economic failures, and contributed to rise of savinkov.
Only some 10,000 were produced, so these cars became symbols of Kerensky era economic failures, and contributed to rise of savinkov.
Jair Bolsonaro former Prime Minister of the Second Brazilian Empire (1985-2000) one of the most Controversial figures in Brazilian history a former General in the Brazilian Imperial Army also a staunch and vocal defender of the empire is known for his own version of "Conservative Democracy" but it's a twisted and basterdized version in conparison to it's German counterparts during his time as Prime Minister he consolidated roled back civil rights for Afro-Brazilians and indigenous Brazilians claiming that they're conspiring with the "Godless Yankees" along with advocating for the death penalty for Drug users and homosexuals along with achieving an alliance with Russia, NatPop Republic of China, and the Indian Empire but faced incrasing oppositon from not only pro-democratic activists but also constitutional monarchists and traditional integralists accusing him of trying to curb the Emperor's power eventually the brazilian people had enough and the country is thrown into chaos which results in the "Brazilian Constitutional Revolution" where Pro-Constitutionalist officers of the Brazilian Armed Forces launch a coup d'etat which sucessfully overthrows Bolsonaro following his ouster from power Jair flees to his stronghold in the northeast and proclaim the "Brazilian People's State" claiming that the emperor is a traitor to Brazil's proud legacy and starts a rebellion which only lasts 18 months before being captured and executed the empire lived on but was reformed into a constitutional monarchy much to the chagrin of leftists and integralists around the country
Konstantin Rodzaevsky, commander of a combat squad battalion, prepares to push on further after occupying Harbin.
Note, he has a different relevance in my head canon to otl irrelevant fringe, he likes national renewal which shapes his atl views, however him and savinkov don't nessisarily see eye to eye, he is ultimately to irrelevant to become a political figure. Noted for devotion to cause during desperate defense of Sakhalin later.
Note, he has a different relevance in my head canon to otl irrelevant fringe, he likes national renewal which shapes his atl views, however him and savinkov don't nessisarily see eye to eye, he is ultimately to irrelevant to become a political figure. Noted for devotion to cause during desperate defense of Sakhalin later.
Anti-American propaganda published by the Communists, an offshoot of the Jacobins, 1956. Note the use of the old USA flag, expressing the idea of some pundits that the WCA was “a bourgeois state under the guise of a worker’s one”.
Although the Workers' Commonwealth of America was badly damaged by the Second American Civil War and the Great World War, the surviving industries and its huge population allowed the SCA to recover earlier than the European countries, almost totally destroyed by the war.
In the Internationale Congress of 1954 First Secretary Elizabeth Nord proposed the Economic Recovery Plan, nicknamed “Kohr Plan” for the Secretary of Economy, which sought to re-establish the European industry and economy with American support, as well as to develop other Socialist nations such as Centroamerica or the Bharatiya Commune. While many welcomed the help, some viewed it as a new kind of imperialism by the part of the Americans, seeking to subjugate the world under Washington’s rule. This sentiment was more prevalent in France, where the increasing importance of America and the Soviet Union and the poor state of the Commune during the post-war period led some to fear that France’s leading role in the Syndicalist world would become a footnote in History, turning into a pawn of Washington or Moscow.
This sentiment was mainly found among the Jacobins and the Sorelians succesors, but also between the Anarchists and even the Orthodox Travailleurs, and lead to strikes, protests and attacks, culminating with the assassination of American ambassador John Lopez at the hands of a particularly hot-headed Anarchist. In the end, the fear was demonstrated to be for no reason: France would benefit greatly from the Kohr Plan, surpassing pre-war levels of prosperity and turning into a global cultural hub, and the establishment of the European Union in 1965 meant that the Commune, along with Britain and Germany, would become the leader of Europe, maintaining its place in the international stage.
Persian soldiers patrolling a road somewhere in the Pearl Coast [1], 2017.
After the events of the Red Night Persia, along with the other members of the Pact of Middle Eastern States, declared war on the Arabian Caliphate in August 18, 2006. After pushing back the Arabian army in Bagdad and Kuwait the Persians followed the coastline until Qatar, while in the meantime the Navy bombarded the Ikhwanite ports and coastal facilities and several divisions landed in the Pearl Coast, taking Abu Dhabi in September 29. By the end of the year the Imperial Army had already conquered most of Oman and a good chunk of the interior of the peninsula, meeting with the Egyptians in Riyadh in January 25.
After the Siege of Mecca, the subsequent end of the war and the signing of the Treaty of Mogadishu Persia handed control of most of the conquered territory to the new kingdoms of Oman and Inner Arabia, but kept Bahrain, Qatar and the Pearl Coast, hoping to integrate this oil-rich regions into their country. However, the bad state of these lands (due to the war and the lack of funding by the Ikhwan regime to anything but mosques, oil extractions sites and defence systems, which meant that even the most essential infrastructure was severely underdeveloped) forced the government to invest huge amounts of money, and Arab and Islamist terrorists are still a worrying problem, with many crossing the non-existent border with the Rub’ al Khali, home to the remnants of the Caliphate. The general instability of the region and the lack of any rewards have meant that many have reconsidered the plan of “controlling both shores of the Gulf”, with even the Shah himself speaking against it. Nowadays the newly elected Conservative coalition is working in the creation of a puppet confederation of local sheikdoms while still ruling directly over Qatar, Bahrain and the other side of the Strait of Hormuz.
Photograph of Adil Abdul-Mahdi taken in February 15, 2018.
Huey Long during the signing of the Houston Accord, 1938.
In March 1938 Patton’s forces finally expulsed the Federals from Texas, taking the oil wells of the region. However, the Mexicans had been preparing to intervene in behalf of the CSA for a long time and the American Union State’s High Command feared that the Syndies would break the Truce of Philadelphia and attack from North and South. In a quick move, Long took a drastic measure: he offered the Mexicans southern Texas, up to the Colorado river, in exchange of a non-aggression pact. While many in the Mexican government wanted to continue with the plan of helping the Second American Revolution, Pancho Villa and his cabinet decided to take the safe path, suspecting that the army wasn’t strong enough to deal with the Kingfish’s forces and eager to take control of the Texan oil. Thus, in April 24, 1938, the Houston Accord was ratified, and southern Texas became a part of the United Mexican States.
While this act ensured that the AUS wouldn’t have to worry about another enemy, they lost control of several important oil wells, and Long’s reputation suffered greatly, with many of the more nationalist elements of the country accusing him of being a “traitor” and plotting against him, culminating with Huey’s assassination in July 3 and the Pelley’s Coup.
In the other side Mexico benefited greatly from the new oil wells, but started a diplomatic conflict with the CSA because of their “traitorous actions” (it would finally end in the 70s with the recognition by the Commonwealth of America of the acquisition [4] but still survives today in the stereotype of the “traitorous Mexican”). They also had to deal with maintaining peace and integrating the “Anglos” into their country, fighting with insurgents and terrorists. Nowadays the situation has calmed and South Texas is an autonomous region inside Mexico, with English as the co-official language.
[1]TTL name of region occupied in OTL by the United Arab Emirates (sounds better than Pirate Coast...).
[2]Democratic Islamists are Social Conservatives who sought to establish a democratic state, but one that follows the Quran’s teachings, while at the same time defending the necessity of a «big government» (social welfare system, nationalization of key industries...).
[3] The Weltorganisation der Ölförderstaaten (World Organization of Oil-Producing States) is an international organization formed by the main oil producers and exporters in the world. Established by the German Empire-in-exile and several other countries from Africa and the Middle East in 1976, it nowadays controls most of the oil market. It’s members include Imperial Germany, Persia, Egypt, the Republic of Libya, Venezuela, etc.
[4] Until then it was in a limbo, with both countries maintaining good relations while overlooking the “problem”.
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Seydlitz Kurzbach, a German turncoat to the Russian State, commanding the German National Sovereignty Front, 1944, during defense of Kornilovgrad. He likely defected due to ambitions and betting that Russia's population mass would win the war, he thought he could be put as a puppet ruler of a "prussian state" feeling alienated at home by more liberal generals. Following the defeat of the Russian State, he was executed for treason.
Note, I tried figuring out what a German Vlasov equivalent might look like.
Note, I tried figuring out what a German Vlasov equivalent might look like.
An American refugee camp in Colorado. Following the outbreak of the Second American Civil War, migrant camps like this one were repurposed to house Americans fleeing the violence raging throughout the East Coast. However, these camps weren't originally built to house the thousands that flooded in, which led to food shortages, terrible living conditions, and even deaths. Following the surrender of the Federalists to the AUS, these camps would then be filled by men and women who fought for the CSA and USA to await trials for their allegiances during the Civil War. However, these trials would never occur. After the Silver Legion's coup and the founding of the Commonwealth, Pelley made the decision to repurpose these camps for something far more sinister...
Avraham Stern the first president of the National Commonwealth of Israel regarded as the "Visionary of the State" by his supporters & Founding Father of Israel by modern Israelis and Jewish Diaspora during his time in the Ottoman empire he founded the organization Lehi "Fighters for the Freedom of Israel" and fought in 3 year long rebellion against the Ottomans in order to establish a "Hebrew Republic" after the formation of the Cairo Pact he approached Sultan Farouk I and offered his services to him and the created of a united front with the Arab led Islamic Rennisance Movement led by Izz ad-Din al-Qassam in order to expel Ottoman influence from the region following the Axis Victory in the Ottoman-Axis war relations between Stern and the Arabs died down tremendous which resulted in the creation of the Kingdom of Palastine he went underground and restarted his insurgecy only this time against the Arabs during this time he approached Russia fresh off of it's victory over Japan and currently in a tense standoff with the Cairo Pact and Iran over the Tabriz crisis and the Kurdish situation and offered an alliance with Savnikov against the Cairo Pact in exchange for the creation of a Jewish State in Palastine seeing the oppertunity to get rid of the Jewish Diaspora within Russia and wanted land from the Persians he agreed and eventually the Tabriz crisis and the Kurdish Rebellion against the Iranian monarchy escalates into yet another regional war only this time Russia curbstomped through air, armored, and numerical superiority giving Russian undisputed hegemony over most of the Arab world Savnikov honors his deal with Stern and Israel was born (it composes of modern day Israel, Palastine, Sniai Penninsula, Suez Canal Western Jordan, half of Lebanon, and Southern Syria including Amman, Beirut, and Damascus) the nation exists today as a Far-Right Authoritarian Theocracy currently led by Meir Kahane and is a very close ally of Russia