World In Flames, Germany 1936

German Reich in 1936

January 2, 1936

German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler ordered German Army to enter demilitarized Rhineland in spite of opposition from all high-ranking generals. German Army entering the Rhineland consisted of three severely understrength divisions under command of Kleist. French didn't do anything but protest.

Kleist's divisions

Remilitarization

January 8, 1936

Pocket-battleship Admiral Graf Spee was commissioned in Hambur dockyard today.

Admiral Graf Spee

Feburary 18, 1936

Elections were held in Spain. Popular front won the elections.

March 16, 1936

Chiang Kai-Shek made peace with Communists in the face of Japanese aggression in Manchuria.

**threealls** · April 26, 2011, 09:38 AM

PART II : ANTI-COMINTERN PACT

Ribbentrop signing Anti-Comintern Pact

May 15, 1936

Fascist Italy of Mussolini annexed Ethiopia. Fuhrer sent congratulatory message to Il Duce.

Il Duce in victory celebration

June 11, 1936

Elections were held in France and Czecho-Slovakia. Corrupted democractic system of France will bring its end.

June 20, 1936

Fuhrer wants to limit destablizing effects of communists and improve relations with Japan. Contrary to traditional German policy, Fuhrer favours Japan against China. Ribbentrop also aims to form anti-communist alliance between China and Japan with this agreement.

July 2, 1936

Stalin began to wipe off his rivals by series of trials and following executions. Of 5 marshals of Soviet Union, only 2 survived.

**threealls** · April 26, 2011, 09:44 AM

PART III : SPANISH CIVIL WAR

Fallen Republican

July 19, 1936

Today, Spanish Army rebelled against the corruption of the reds in the government. Fuhrer immediately ordered the preparation of military supplies and volunteers to go to help of Nationalists. Fuhrer see the friendly Spain as the encirclement of France.

Victory Speech of Caudillo

July 20,1936

The Reich began to ship military supplies, money and bomber aircrafts to Spain.

July 23,1936

Military support of Il Duce also began to arrive at Spain. Soviets began to send volunteers into Republican side.

August 25,1936

Ango-Egyptian treaty was signed. Our friend Franco managed to take control of big part of Spain in very short time.

September 9, 1936

German aircraft factories are working day and night to create strong Luftwaffe. 2 interceptor squadrons were deployed to Kassel airbase. Luftwaffe's fighter force reached to total of 5 squadrons.

Messerschmitt Bf-109 D fighter

October 11, 1936

One more interceptor squadron is deployed.

Bad news are coming from Spain. Reds managed to cut Northern Spain from the rest of Nationalist forces.

Spanish Civil War

**threealls** · April 26, 2011, 09:45 AM

PART IV : SECOND SINO-JAPANESE WAR

Japanese Army entering Nanking

October 22, 1936

Considering the recent developments in the continental Europe, Fuhrer announced two-year conscription law today. Fuhrer wants to bring Wehrmacht into full strength. Before the law, there was only 20k reserves left for the entire Wehrmacht.

November 4, 1936

Today, US elections was held. Roosevelt won the elections. Fuhrer believes the so called democracy in United States is strictly under control of Jewish capitalists. He doesn't believe United States will be threat for The Reich.

Roosevelt during the election campaign.

December 11, 1936

King Edward VIII renounced the throne in order to marry with twice divorced Wallis Simpson.

January 7, 1937

Fronts in Spanish Civil War are stable for a while. Both sides entrenched in their positions. Nationalist took control of most of the country. Fuhrer is sure about the victor of our friend Franco.

January 17, 1937

2 new factories are opened.

Volkswagen Factory in 1937

February 13, 1937

More Bf-109s are being produced by Messerschmitt company. Nationalists finally managed to breakthrough the lines of the reds. Now, Republican forces were split into two.

February 15, 1937

Today, Chinese - Japanese border clashed turned into full scale war. Japanese Army began to pour into Northern China. Fuhrer wants to support Japan as he see her the better ally against Bolsheviks. He is ready to cancel all the previous cooperation agreements with Chinese government.

February 24, 1937

Our intelligence sources inform us that Chinese are transferring their industries to the interior. Japanese may make invasions along the coast.

March 23, 1937

Forces of Franco entered Barcelona today. Republican troops is completely disorganized.

Nationalists entering Barcelona

April 2, 1937

Japanese Army landed at Shanghai today. They are expected to attack capital city Nanking to quickly cripple Chinese war machine. Our Arms industry is working hard to save Wehrmacht from the chains of Versailles. 3 new Panzer II divisions were deployed. Now, Germany has 6 armoured divisions.

Panzer II tank

April 26, 1937

Today,Japanese Army entered Nanking and began to make mass executions. Nazi Party member John Rabe helped to save approxiamtely 200k chinese civilian from the massacre.

Street fighting in Nanjing

**threealls** · April 26, 2011, 10:26 AM

PART V : VICTORY IN SPANISH CIVIL WAR

Propaganda poster depicting Caudillo

April 28, 1937

Japanese Army is advancing swiftly in Chinese mainland.

May 15, 1937

Today, Japanese aircraft attacked and sank gunboat USS Panay anchored in Yangtze River. Japanese claimed they didn't see the American flag on the ship. Americans demanded compensation and Japanese accepted to pay compensation.

Sinking of USS Panay

July 19, 1937

1 interceptor squadron was deployed for Luftwaffe. Our friend Franco cleared Spain from the Bolsheviks and anarchists. Reds are making their last stand in Corunna.

July 23, 1937

Having taken control of major coastal cities, Japanese offered peace agreement to Chinese demanding further concessions. Chiang Kai-Shek refused the offer.

August 8, 1937

Nationalists entered Corunna today. All the remaining Reds either surrendered or escaped abroad. Condor Legion is preparing to return to home. Our airforce there obtained very important experience in bombing techniques. Fuhrer sent congratulary message to Caudillo, Fuhrer thinks that France encircled by Fascist Spain, Fascist Italy and National Socialist Germany won't hold out much.

Franco in the victory parade

September 20, 1937

Our intelligence sources informed us about secret Soviet assistance to China. Situation in China doesn't look very good for Japan.

September 23, 1937

3 Garrison divisions were formed. They will be transferred to Sigfried line.

October 5, 1937

Today, Fuhrer gave a speech about volksgemeinschaft in Berlin. Fuhrer also decided to put more pressure on Austria for future cooperation with Germany.

November 19, 1937

3 Stuka squadrons were deployed for Luftwaffe.

Junker Ju-87 Stukas

December 14, 1937

1 squadron of He-111 medium bomber was deployed. Now, Luftwaffe had total of 8 squadron of medium bombers.

Fuhrer decided to appoint Von Ribbentrop as Foreign Minister instead of Von Neurath. Fuhrer wants to follow more aggressive policy, Von Neurath is known to give more importance to conciliatory policies. Fuhrer said Ribbentrop that "I intend to solve Austrian question in 1938, not later"

Fuhrer and Ribbentrop discussing about Austrian Question.

**Dodge** · April 26, 2011, 10:54 AM

Best mod ever, and by far the hardest. I personally never managed to pull off Barbarossa!

PS good luck, sprout.

**threealls** · April 26, 2011, 12:43 PM

PART VI : ANSCHLUSS

German Anschluss, April 1938

December 22, 1937

Chinese Army recaptured most of the territory taken by Japanese including capital city Nanjing and Shanghai. In the south, two Japanese Armies are isolated.

January 3, 1938

Today, Fuhrer explained his decision to go towards more planned economy. He argued that Germany have to carefully plan all his economy to succeed.

Fuhrer explaining his decision for more planned economy

January 10, 1938

Today, Japanese foreign minister Hirota Koki sent a diplomatic note requesting us to recognize Manchukuo State. Fuhrer favouring Japan accepted the request and as a sign of further friendship declared that all military and economic agreements between German Reich and Republic of China will be cancelled.

January 11, 1938

Today, Japan declared the independence of the state of Menjiang.

January 30, 1938

Fuhrer opened new Siemens factory in Berlin today.

Fuhrer with DAF(Deutsche Arbeitsfront) workers in Berlin

February 13, 1938

After Von Blomberg, Fuhrer continues to wipe off old aristocratic generals who are hostile towards the Nazi Party. General Von Fritsch was forced to resign after he was blamed for being homosexual.

February 17, 1938

Today, Fuhrer declared partial mobilization of German Army in response to Austrian troop concentration near German border. Fuhrer further added that Austrian government is repressing German people to prevent unity of German volk. Von Ribbentrop went to Rome to meet Cont Ciano and to discuss Austrian Question. Fuhrer is also pressing to Schusnigg to make him appoint Seyss- Inquart as Minister of Interior. Fuhrer publicly invited Schussnig to Berchtesgaden to solve Austiran Question.

March 3, 1938

3 Garrison and 2 infantry divisions were deployed.

April 22, 1938

Today, Ribbentrop returned to Germany with Italian guarantee that they won't act in the case of possible German intervention in Germany. Now, so called Stresa Front has collapsed and Fuhrer has free hand in Austria.

April 23, 1938

Schuschnigg came to Berghof. Fuhrer threatened Schuschnigg with military invasion if he doesn't agree to the appointment of Seyss-Inquart. After hours of nerve battle, Schuscnigg complied.

Berghof

April 25, 1938

Seyy-Inquart became chancellor of Austria with a coup staged by Austrian Nazis. Seyy-Inquart now openly invites German Army into Austria.

April 26, 1938

Today, German Army began to pour into Austria. Austrians greeted German Army and Hitler announced Anschluss of Austria in Vienna following day.

Wehrmacht in Vienna

Fuhrer announcing Anschluss and giving speech together with Il Duce

April 27, 1938

Austrian Army consisting of ten divisions was incorporated into Wehrmacht.

10 divisions of Austria shown in the map

Latest situation in Sino-Japanese War is shown

April 29, 1938

Following the ratification of Anschluss in Reichtag, German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler sent this short letter to Il Duce :

To his Excellency the Italian Prime Minister and Duce of Fascist Italy:
I shall never forget this.
Adolf Hitler

**Lord Claremorris** · April 26, 2011, 12:50 PM

Fantastic. Historical so far. Might I ask if this is HOI3 or a mod for HOI2? The map looks much better than the default HOI2 map.

**Admiral Van Tromp** · April 26, 2011, 12:50 PM

Very interesting! +rep

Are you planning to take until the end of the war?

**SonOfOdin** · April 26, 2011, 12:56 PM

Wow! Supreb AAR mate, +rep!

**threealls** · April 26, 2011, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Lord Claremorris

Fantastic. Historical so far. Might I ask if this is HOI3 or a mod for HOI2? The map looks much better than the default HOI2 map.

Thanks, this is Darkest Hour. A game which is developed over HOI2 engine by the fans. I would suggest this game to any HOI fan.

**Lord Claremorris** · April 26, 2011, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by threealls

Thanks, this is Darkest Hour. A game which is developed over HOI2 engine by the fans. I would suggest this game to any HOI fan.

Thanks for the info mate. I have every intention of getting it. Carry on the good work, I love the pictures. I'll + rep you momentarily. Cheers.

**threealls** · April 26, 2011, 03:25 PM

PART VII : MUNICH AGREEMENT

Chamberlein holding Munich Agreement in his hands

May 1, 1938

Battleship Gneisenau was commissioned in Hamburg Dockyard today. It was given under command of Kapitän zur See Erich Förste. New motorized division is formed. This is the idea of Guderian, he persuaded Fuhrer to create mobile force which could advance fastly in enemy territory and expoit the flanks of the enemy.

Battleship Gneisenau at sea

May 15, 1938

Today, Konrad Henlein, the leader of Sudeten German Party came to Berlin and met with Fuhrer. Fuhrer gave instructions to Henlein to create confusion in Sudetenland. Henlein also took financial support.

Henlein with Hitler

June 11, 1938

Elections were held in France.

July 7, 1938

3 garrison and 1 motorized division is ready to be deployed. We will use garrison divisions to further strengthen Sigfried Line.

German garrisons in Sigfried Line

July 16, 1938

Today, Japanese forces in Manchuria clashed with Soviet forces near the border. Tensions are very high between two powers. Fuhrer is happy with Japanese attituede against Bolsheviks.

August 27, 1938

Today, Henlein met with Czechslovak President Benes and demanded autonomy for Sudetenland. Benes refused the offer and enacted partial mobilization in order to put down pro-nazi riots in Sudetenland.

September 8, 1938

Today, Hatay State declared its independence from French Syrian Mandate. Hatay State adopted a flag sketched by Ataturk. It is very likely that Hatay State will be incorporated into Turkey soon.

September 26, 1938

German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler today delivered a speech demanding freedom for Germans in Sudetenland. Fuhrer is determined to solve Sudetenland Question, either diplomatically or by force.

Fuhrer demanding freedom for Sudeten Germans

September 28, 1938

With the initiative of Mussolini, A conference was held in Munich. French, British, Italian and German representatives were invited to Munich. Czechs and Soviets were not invited to the conference. Hitler demanded the complete overtake of Sudetenland by German forces. A plan prepared by Mussolini was accepted by British and French representatives. The plan of Mussolini was actually prepared in Germain Foreign Ministry.

Munich Conference

September 29, 1938

Today, Czecho-Slovak government realizing that they are left alone, agreed to cede Sudetenland to Germany. Prime Minister Chamberlein returned to Britain and described Munich agreement as Peace in Our Time. Chamberlein was greeted by most of British public. Unlike Chamberlein, Fuhrer was not happy for the outcome.German Fuhrer won great diplomatic victory but he is determined to go to war. He told Speer that "If ever that silly old man comes interfering here again with his umbrella, I'll kick him downstairs and jump on his stomach in front of the photographers."

Map of Sudetenland

Prime Minister Chamberlein announcing Munich Agreement to British public

October 2, 1938

Today, sister ship of battleship Gneisenau, battleship Scharnhorst was commissioned. 1 motorized and 1 infantry divisions are also ready to be deployed.

**Dodge** · April 27, 2011, 06:43 AM

I throat you were playing Doomsday with WiF mod... Have you played it??

Darkest Hour doesn't work properly yet at all.

(We're in Afghanistan for the heroin (CIA))

**threealls** · April 27, 2011, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

I throat you were playing Doomsday with WiF mod... Have you played it??

Darkest Hour doesn't work properly yet at all.

(We're in Afghanistan for the heroin (CIA))

I played WIF a lot time before, the best mod ever, I remember my hard times during the winter of 1941, I could hardly beat Soviets. Now, I play Darkest Hour, I think it is in very good condition to play, it is like improved WIF with tons of new features.

**Dodge** · April 27, 2011, 07:26 AM

I've played it too, and I think the AI is worse than WiF, and the events aren't up to much, I've seen Danzig or War in March and other nations not joining in, no Soviet involvement, Japan steamrollering China... WW1 scenario is a great idea but is a mess too.... The WiF mod seemed to work alot better overall.

The map is nice, howeverand I'm sure it will be awesome after a few patches and a WiF style mod....

The US troops in Afghanistan are guarding heroin for the CIA to sell.

**threealls** · April 27, 2011, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

I've played it too, and I think the AI is worse than WiF, and the events aren't up to much, I've seen Danzig or War in March and other nations not joining in, no Soviet involvement, Japan steamrollering China... WW1 scenario is a great idea but is a mess too.... The WiF mod seemed to work alot better overall.

The map is nice, howeverand I'm sure it will be awesome after a few patches and a WiF style mod....

The US troops in Afghanistan are guarding heroin for the CIA to sell.

hey Dodge, I can't understand heroin - CIA thing in your posts ?

**threealls** · April 27, 2011, 08:49 AM

PART VIII : END OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA

Wehrmacht in Prague, February 1939

October 3, 1938

German Reich in October 1938

November 2, 1938

2 infantry divisions are ready to be deployed.

November 10, 1938

Today, Founder of Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk died. Also, elections were held in Denmark.

Funeral of Great Turk

November 22, 1938

New Krupp factory was opened in Berlin.

A picture from tank factory of Krupp

December 1, 1938

Latest situation in Sino-Japanese War

January 2, 1939

Fuhrer told his intention to invade the remaining of Czechoslovakia to his generals and ministers in a secret meeting in Reichstag. Hitler ordered the Wehrmach to make necessary preparations for the military invasion. Military plan is named as Unternehmen Südost. Generals opposed the plan asserting that Germany is not ready for war with France and Britain. But Fuhrer is certain in his decision, he is determined to go to the end. He believes that he could beat our enemies with unshakaeble determination. He further said that "The enemy did not expect my great determination. Our enemies are little worms, I saw them at Munich."

Reichstag in 1939

January 14, 1939

Today, Fuhrer met with Jozef Tiso, the leader of seperatist Slovak People's Party. Fuhrer told his intention to dissolve Czechoslovakian state to Jozef Tiso and promised him independent Slovakia under his leadership if he cooperates with Germany.

Fuhrer and Jozef Tiso

January 19, 1939

Fuhrer believes that Schacht is not good National Socialist but he is a man who really knows his job.

January 30, 1939

Today, Fuhrer delivered a speech about International Zionism and their Bolshevik agenda. Fuhrer blamed International Jewry for trying to start a new world war.

February 1, 1939

Today, Jozef Tiso declared independence of Slovakia from Czechoslovakia. Fuhrer decided to use this as a pretext for the invasion.

February 2, 1939

Today, Fuhrer met with Czechoslovakian President Hacha in Reich Chancellery in Berlin. Fuhrer deliberately kept Hacha waiting for hours in order to cripple his nerve system. When meeting began, Fuhrer told Hacha that Wehrmacht is about to invade Czechoslovakia. Fuhrer offered two options to Hacha, first one is to cooperate with Germany and to obtain autonomy and degree of national freedom in Cezchoslovakia, second one is to "to face a scenario in which resistance would be broken by force of arms, using all means". Reichsmarschall Goering also threatened with air bombing of Prague. At this point, Hacha suffered heart attack. Fuhrer's personal doctor Morell gave medicines to Hacha. After being awakened with the help of medicines, Hacha gave in to German terms. Following day, Wehrmacht began to pour into Czehoslovakia. Fuhrer, once more proved his genius and won a great diplomatic victory.

Hitler with Hacha in Reich Chancellery

German Reich immediately recognized Tizo's Slovakia. In return, Tizo informed us his loyalty at peace and at war.

February 3, 1939

With the annexation of Bohemia and Moravia, German Army obtained LT-38 tanks of Czechoslovak Army. New armoured division is formed from LT-38 tanks and LT-38 model is renamed to Panzer 38(t).

New armoured division formed in Prague

LT-38 tank

February 11, 1939

Today, British Parliament guaranteed Polish independence in response to our liberation of Bohemia and Moravia. British seems to be determined to allow Poland to persecute Germans of Danzig.