Prodigal
Banned
Well... a colonial oriented Germany is what I came here to do, and i'm not gonna quit now, as it's not impossible at all.
1871:
Tensions continue to rise between Bavaria, Austria, and the Empire. The Italian army has become quite a force under the guiding hand of the Reich, even if their equipment isn't quite up to par. The French Emperor continues to sign treaties with the Kaiser, and relations have somewhat normalized between the German and French Empires. Throughout the year, Bismarck continues to try and convince King Ludwig to rejoin the German Empire, but to no avail. The Kaiser decides he no longer wants the Wittelsbach in the Empire, and calls for Ludwig to be dethroned and replaced by a more loyal German prince. Ludwig and Emperor Franz call for the return of the Palatinate to Bavaria, but the German Empire declines, officially annexing it into Baden as a reward for their loyalty.
1872:
The beginning of the Palatinate War happens in May, when Bavarian troops gather among the thin border between Baden and Bavaria. It is obvious that they intend to invade; what the Kaiser doesn't understand is why in heaven's name the Bavarians expect that they can take on the German Empire. It is later revealed why; the Austrians have officially declared war on the Empire in order to 'liberate the neglected southern German states'. It is only two weeks later that Italy declares war on Austria, backing up their secret alliance with the Germans. By July, most of Wurttemburg and Baden are occupied by Austro-Bavarian forces, however Prussian mobilization is quickly paced. While the beginning of the war is greatly in favor of the Austrians, it quickly goes south as the German Empire shows once again that they are not to be messed with. August marks the official turn of the war, as the Battle of Stuttgart destroys a large minority of the Austrian forces and a
majority of the Bavarian forces. The Italians have taken advantage of the lack of Austrian attention and quickly occupy Trieste.
On the colonial front, German troops have began to fortify Cocoinchina.
1873: The war has completely turned on the Austrians and Bavarians. In February, German troops enter Munich. In the south, Italy has shown off the good training of their men, as they've taken Trieste, Trentino, and occupied most of South Tyrol. On the twentieth, King Ludwig abdicates. In March, Austria surrenders. The three surviving parties of the war (Austria, Italy, and the German Empire) meet in the neutral city of Brussels; there, Italy and Germany dictate harsh terms onto the Austrians. First, Bavaria is officially brought back into the German Empire, under the ruling of the Kaiser's younger brother, Prince Carl. The Austrian Littoral and South Tyrol are both annexed to Italy. The Emperor hangs his head in defeat; he'd hoped for French intervention in the war, however it did not come: the French Emperor hated the Austrians and the Germans equally.
1874: In the beginning of the year, Kaiser Wilhelm dies after coming down with an awful cold. It is a very sad affair, as is the death of any royal. All the crowned heads of state in Europe attend, even the Emperor of Austria. Wilhelm had accomplished much in his lifetime; he'd shown the world the might of Berlin by besting two of the other great powers in Europe. He'd united the German people into a glorious Empire. He'd even began colonization of Indochina (even if he'd barely taken an interest to it while alive). While most of those were really brought on by his Chancellor, most attributed these things to him during his funeral, including Bismarck. He is succeeded by his son Frederick, who is crowned Frederick III (even though he argues it should be Frederick IV). Frederick, scared by his father's death by the cough, stops his smoking addiction (therefore saving his life several years later). Within the year he does much. Frederick is a liberal in a sea of conservatives; he dismisses Bismarck by June (the main reason all the positives Bismarck had accomplished was attributed to Frederick's father). He also begins to bring focus more on the colonies in Asia, believing trading with China as a positive. In return for helping the Chinese with military training, they officially give permission for Germany to include the rest of Indochina in their sphere of influence, although Germany does nothing during the year beside send more and more forces to Cocoinchina.
Chapter III: A War, a Death, and a new Emperor
1871:
Tensions continue to rise between Bavaria, Austria, and the Empire. The Italian army has become quite a force under the guiding hand of the Reich, even if their equipment isn't quite up to par. The French Emperor continues to sign treaties with the Kaiser, and relations have somewhat normalized between the German and French Empires. Throughout the year, Bismarck continues to try and convince King Ludwig to rejoin the German Empire, but to no avail. The Kaiser decides he no longer wants the Wittelsbach in the Empire, and calls for Ludwig to be dethroned and replaced by a more loyal German prince. Ludwig and Emperor Franz call for the return of the Palatinate to Bavaria, but the German Empire declines, officially annexing it into Baden as a reward for their loyalty.
1872:
The beginning of the Palatinate War happens in May, when Bavarian troops gather among the thin border between Baden and Bavaria. It is obvious that they intend to invade; what the Kaiser doesn't understand is why in heaven's name the Bavarians expect that they can take on the German Empire. It is later revealed why; the Austrians have officially declared war on the Empire in order to 'liberate the neglected southern German states'. It is only two weeks later that Italy declares war on Austria, backing up their secret alliance with the Germans. By July, most of Wurttemburg and Baden are occupied by Austro-Bavarian forces, however Prussian mobilization is quickly paced. While the beginning of the war is greatly in favor of the Austrians, it quickly goes south as the German Empire shows once again that they are not to be messed with. August marks the official turn of the war, as the Battle of Stuttgart destroys a large minority of the Austrian forces and a
majority of the Bavarian forces. The Italians have taken advantage of the lack of Austrian attention and quickly occupy Trieste.
On the colonial front, German troops have began to fortify Cocoinchina.
1873: The war has completely turned on the Austrians and Bavarians. In February, German troops enter Munich. In the south, Italy has shown off the good training of their men, as they've taken Trieste, Trentino, and occupied most of South Tyrol. On the twentieth, King Ludwig abdicates. In March, Austria surrenders. The three surviving parties of the war (Austria, Italy, and the German Empire) meet in the neutral city of Brussels; there, Italy and Germany dictate harsh terms onto the Austrians. First, Bavaria is officially brought back into the German Empire, under the ruling of the Kaiser's younger brother, Prince Carl. The Austrian Littoral and South Tyrol are both annexed to Italy. The Emperor hangs his head in defeat; he'd hoped for French intervention in the war, however it did not come: the French Emperor hated the Austrians and the Germans equally.
1874: In the beginning of the year, Kaiser Wilhelm dies after coming down with an awful cold. It is a very sad affair, as is the death of any royal. All the crowned heads of state in Europe attend, even the Emperor of Austria. Wilhelm had accomplished much in his lifetime; he'd shown the world the might of Berlin by besting two of the other great powers in Europe. He'd united the German people into a glorious Empire. He'd even began colonization of Indochina (even if he'd barely taken an interest to it while alive). While most of those were really brought on by his Chancellor, most attributed these things to him during his funeral, including Bismarck. He is succeeded by his son Frederick, who is crowned Frederick III (even though he argues it should be Frederick IV). Frederick, scared by his father's death by the cough, stops his smoking addiction (therefore saving his life several years later). Within the year he does much. Frederick is a liberal in a sea of conservatives; he dismisses Bismarck by June (the main reason all the positives Bismarck had accomplished was attributed to Frederick's father). He also begins to bring focus more on the colonies in Asia, believing trading with China as a positive. In return for helping the Chinese with military training, they officially give permission for Germany to include the rest of Indochina in their sphere of influence, although Germany does nothing during the year beside send more and more forces to Cocoinchina.
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