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Post by Frederick the Great on Sept 24, 2019 7:21:30 GMT
SV. Military. Second half of 1958.
Operation Calamity.The month of July started with a renewed attempt at taking back Vinh. Thus the Artillery, the Air Force as well as the Navy (as has become tradition by now) opened fire on the city of Vinh to give support to the land units. Artillery barrage roll RaKrvdivNaval barrage roll Aerial bombardment roll The Air Force actually redeemed itself from the terrible performance of last year however yu the Navy and the Artillery are still not doing that great. Infantry and tanks once again roll in to secure Vinh, need a 13 after these multiple bombardments. Using the new UH-1 Bell Helicopters as well. The Communists for the time being are pushed out and trees are cut down along the main roads to deny any kind of positions to them that they could use to attack us from. The Hoang Mai units now attempt their attack. But before that the Air Force comes out again from Vinh after repairing it's airstrips to support the Hoang Mai units. Well guess the Air Force isn't of much good use either. Naval bombardment of Hoang Mai. (OOC: TFW you spend a fortune on the Navy but it's absolutely useless). Trying the artillery once more. Rolling for the attack on Hoang Mai. Even more casualties are inflicted upon the enemy. Now, 60000 men and 600 tanks are trapped in the Port of Thanh Hoa. Relief forces numbering 50000 infantry, 50000 Militia (that are just sent in, having no previous combat experience) and 200 tanks assault the city. Rolling. The city is taken but at a cost. The retreating enemy is now pursued and the next battle takes place at Ninh Binh. Rolling. As always, some Commies decide to call this place home while we set up camp here. July and August were spent doing all of this. In late August tons of trees were cut down in the cities occupied for reasons already written. In November, the Army got ready for an attempt at Nam Dinh. Rolling. With this town clear, eyes are set for Haiphong. In total we've assembled 500 tanks and 55000 infantry alongside 5000 paratroopers. As well as 30 Hueys and 40000 Militia. Rolling. One last try for Ninh Binh after the fall of Haiphong. Ninh Binh is finally ours. Not wanting to overextend their supply lines the Army halts all offensives for the year. As always, trees are cut down along the main roads leading to the cities we've occupied. All cities are entrenched completely with Browning M1919 Machine Gun Emplacements guarding key strongpoints in and out of the cities, that is the case with all cities, mind you. Haiphong's port is quickly taken over and the small Communist Navy of some 5 destroyers and submarines each are taken into custody with their crews sent to Da Nang as prisoners. Part of our Navy is in that port too. In Haiphong thousands of guns are quickly taken over and distributed to units that needed it. Some units even get the AK-47 that were lying around there in a surplus. Trucks full of rations, ammo and medical supplies were also captured trying to leave for Hanoi. That's enough supplies to keep the Haiphong garrison carefree for at least one year. By the end of the year, a propaganda campaign is started to see how many people are supporting Diem, rolling. Guess we need to do more work in that area. Losses suffered by SV and positions of troops will soon follow. ····················································Losses Suffered + Positions of ForcesIn total 400 tanks were damaged but 200 were repaired after being loaded on to trucks. Similarly earlier in the year 350 more tanks were saved this way. Some 30000 men have been lost as well but as the South sends tanks ahead of infantry this time due to change in doctrine it saves us more men. Out of the 6500 tanks the South has by now 3100 are in the North. More are as always requested from the Americans ( Tolbethessar) whatever they can build and send. 50000 infantry, 50000 Militia and 1000 tanks are in Haiphong. 70000 infantry, 30000 Militia and 400 tanks are in Nam Dinh. 50000 Rangers, 50000 Militia and 400 tanks are in Ninh Binh. 50000 Rangers, 20000 Militia and 300 tanks are in Thanh Hoa. 80000 Marines and 500 tanks are in Hoang Mai. Lastly in Vinh, 40000 Infantry, 40000 Marines and 500 tanks are kept. All cities are put under reconstruction, now being Vietnamese cities instead of Rebel. Order of Battle for the Armed Forces of the State of Vietnam
1958 First Half : Army of the State of VietnamRegular Infantry = 450000. Armored Corps = 100000 men. 6300 tanks. Artillery Corps = 80000. Support Roles = 90000. Airborne =10000. Marines= 200000. Rangers = 200000. Special Forces = 10000. Militia of Vietnam = 650000. Total of the Army = 1,790,000 Navy of the State of VietnamStands at 100000 men. Air Force of the State of VietnamStands at 100000 men. Total of the AFSVN: 1,990,000
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Post by Victor Katz on Sept 29, 2019 13:44:41 GMT
Правда
Commitment: III Time: 1st Half of 1958  Our Glorious Commissar, Vyacheslav Molotov
Threat to the Worldwide RevolutionThe treacherous Albanians have betrayed Molotov, the true leader of the revolution. Also, the threat of anti-revolutionary forces are becoming greater and greater, espescially in Deutschland. Comrade Molotov acknowledges this, and decides to send the glorious Red Army to oppress the Counter-Revolutionary forces, who works against the masses. Molotov then releases a letter for the public:
Comrade Molotov then orders Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky, a World War II veteran to command the Second Cavalry Corps. The Second Cavalry Corps were reinforced after the humiliating defeat in Hungary, and are confident to destroy the Imperialists. Marshal Rokossovsky will be meeting Mr Wilhelm Pieck, the leader of Eastern Germany and shall discuss for the most efficient matters of oppressing the capitalist counter-revolutionary forces.
Crisis in the Suez
It is clear that the Americans desire the control over the Suez Canal as well. The United States of America, with the superior naval force are threatening a full-on naval operation if war does happen over the prized canal. Comrade Molotov has decided matters in Europe has a greater priority and must be dealt with first. He releases a letter for the public for this matter as well.
Military Research
T-64
After the previous completion and success of the protype, the researchers morale rise and decides to put it to test. A military exercise will be happening in Kubinka, and T-64 will be the highlight of the entire show. Molotov will be present as well, so perhaps this will be a perfect chance to prove the loyalty and commitment of the specialists. This panzer is armed with D-45TS gun and 120mm of full-frontaal armour. While this is not much more superior compared to the T-55 which is widely being used nowadays, this is not a crucial problem and something that can be fixed later on.
The military exercise finally occurs in the small city near Moscow! Roll of 1-3 will mean a failure, while a roll of 4-6 will mean a success.
NuRnSHte
The panzer unit performs magnificently! Molotov claps and smiles in glee. He promises to raise the funds for mililtary development, though the possibilities of that being a reality is very scarce due to recent events in Europe, Indochina and the Middle East.
R-7 Sputnik PS
Even though the initial protype was a big failure, Molotov orders to continue development for the Inter-Continential Ballistic Missile. The scientists, who were thrilled to do so after their success at Kubinka created yet another prototype. This prototype is to be fired in Leningrad, and will crash into orbit in the fields near Stalingrad. The distance will be approximately 2,000 kilometers.
The day has come, and the Rocket is on the launching pad! 1-3 means 'Kaboom', 4-6 means 'Kaboom' also(But in the perfect place.).
The sputnik exploded once again. Molotov is quite dissapointed but he forgives the scientists, thanks to the success in Kubinka.
The rocket, exploding in midair. (OOC: Credits to Nasa for this photo.)
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Post by Carlos III on Sept 30, 2019 11:59:55 GMT
解放军报
Jiefang Jun Bao (Liberation Army News）
People's Republic of China, 2nd Half, 1958
Commitment Level: 4 The Secret Deal
In light of the invasion of North Vietnam, the leaders Mao and Molotov ( Victor Katz ) have agreed to set aside their differences and secretly met in Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia in June to discuss future actions. The Chairman has agreed to allow Soviet shipments to pass through China to support the Vietnam War efforts. The meeting remains undisclosed. Albanian Dipomacy
On hearing of Albania's request for aid, Mao immediately agrees. First Five-Year PlanIndustrialisation process: HIPSHobHDue to aid being sent to Albania, the plan faces much setbacks. -2 to set goal for industrialisation
22/32 to target Meanwhile, propaganda efforts promoting cooperation between farming families are raised. Experts say agricultural productivity in China are increasing. Military Research
Development continues in the PLA Navy. The rate of research remains slow but smooth. Engineers are quickly covering the gaps on naval research left by Soviet experts. Indochina
The rest of the assigned PVA arrives in Laos and Vietnam. For now, they are simply guarding the line against attacks.  Red represents rough position of PVA forces in Vietnam, purple represents rough position of PVA forces in Laos.Imports of food, oil and materiel into North Vietnam are increased by 10% while other imports such as charcoal are decreased by 50%. Old models of guns from the Civil War and the Soviet AK-47 are also delievered to North Vietnam. ( Santa Anna) The Pathet Lao reports to the CPC that they would take over leadership of the country and remove the Royalists if the South Vietnamese makes any further advance into Laos. Counter Espionage
Agents in South Vietnam begin spying on positions of American forces and gathering intelligence on the South Vietnamese army. Agents also report that popular opinion of President Diem and the South Vietnam government among the South Vietnamese is neutral, though the forest fires earlier in the year have had some effect on their reputation. Meanwhile, spies and collaborators in the United States gauge the American peoples support for war in Vietnam. Reports say that there is no strong opposition present as of now and the majority of Americans have little opinion of the situation. ·
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Post by Santa Anna on Oct 2, 2019 21:50:23 GMT
North Vietnam 1958, 2nd Half
After narrowly pushing through to Vinh earlier in the year, the high command awaits the inevitable counterattack and death to follow. Sure enough, it comes in July, but with even more fury than before; this time, the Southerners manage to beat a path to Hanoi's doorstep. Making things worse, valuable stores of supplies and weapons are lost. Casualties:Vinh: 15,000, plus 50 tanks Hoang Mai: 12,000, plus 35 tanks Thanh Hoa: 20,000, plus 65 tanks Ninh Binh: 18,000, plus 45 tanks Nam Dinh: 13,000, plus 40 tanks Haiphong: 30,000, plus 70 tanks Domestic Affairs To make up for this loss, nearly all factories still preparing civilian goods are requisitioned by the government to produce military goods. Production of the Vietnamese-model AK-47 is kicked into overdrive, along with various other rifles and small arms. Tanks, artillery, and other weapons/supplies are purchased from abroad. After the entire navy got caught in port at Haiphong, more submarines are hurriedly constructed in secret on the far north of the country's coastline. 250,000 more paramilitary troops are drafted, as well as 100,000 more infantrymen and 10,000 more airmen. With last-minute training of artillery and air force concluded, both branches are evaluated to see if their performance has improved. Air Force: q51awdoHArtillery: Both branches have improved somewhat, but not quite as much as hoped. At least now they should acquit themselves better than earlier in the year. The newly-armed civilians who are now trapped behind enemy lines are called upon to rise against the occupying force as best they can. Only small successes are expected, but it will hopefully be enough to keep the South's army distracted. Rolling for success: A few minor successes are had, but the plan was a failure overall, hardly occupying the South's efforts at all. The army must proceed with its attack plans without much help from the local civilians. Military (Plan Red Dawn):
Since Haiphong is such an important city, liberating it and its port is the top priority for the army. First, a massive bombardment is conducted with artillery and air power: Air: Artillery: The artillery and air forces, especially the latter, have redeemed their awful performances from earlier. The artillery suffers a few losses, but hardly a plane in the air force is lost against the South, causing heavy damage in its wake. With the enemy weakened, the largest Northern force so far in the war assembles for the attack on Haiphong. 100,000 infantrymen, 75,000 paramilitary troops, and 500 tanks gather and launch their attack: The battle is narrowly won, mainly due to a bunch of trees being stacked all along the roads and delaying the advance, but it is indeed won along with the (somewhat damaged) port, albeit with the price tag of 25,000 casualties and 100 tanks. After time for rest and replenishment of the ranks, the army continues on to Nam Dinh. Once again, the attack opens with artillery and air strikes: Air: Artillery: The artillery falters somewhat, but the air force once again shows its excellence, dealing substantial damage to the city's defenses with only small losses. After this, the force strikes: By the slimmest of margins, the North's army is kept out of the city, losing 15,000 casualties and 40 tanks. 75,000 more paramilitary troops are called in to reinforce the troops, and another assault is made: The attack is successful this time, kicking out the Southerners with 12,000 casualties and 35 tanks lost. Moving south, a dual attack is planned while the force consolidates and summons the necessary reinforcements. From the west, two forces of 70,000 infantrymen, 60,000 paramilitary troops, and 400 tanks are to descend upon Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa, with the added goal of seizing the harbor so the South's army cannot retreat to it again. Ninh Binh: Thanh Hoa: Both attacks fail, and both suffer roughly 15,000 casualties and 65 tanks lost. After allowing time for reinforcements and air/artillery support to arrive, new attacks are launched: Ninh Binh: Thanh Hoa: The attack on Thanh Hoa is only a narrow victory, with the harbor barely taken (and then with heavy damages), but the enemy at Ninh Binh is completely kicked out, with losses at 15,000 and 12,000 casualties respectively. Fearing overreach, the army stops its advance for the year, calling for thousands of reinforcements to come to Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa. By the year's end, 150,000 infantrymen, 200,000 paramilitary troops, and 300 tanks are in each city. Another 120,000 paramilitary troops are fiven reconstruction duty in the war-ravaged cities to bring them back up to speed. The government requests more weapons and troops from both China and the Soviet Union ( Carlos III , Victor Katz ). Order of Battle:PAVN: 500,000 (plus 750,000 Chinese troops) VPPN: 925,000 VPAF: 75,000 VPN: 40,000 Total: 2,290,000 ·······················································
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Post by Tolbethessar on Oct 6, 2019 14:02:36 GMT
USA, 2nd half of 1958
Commitment level: raised to 4 Indochina Intervention:Ramping up the American involvement in the Indochinese theater, Eisenhower wishes to see the bloody conflict approach to a conclusion. The majority of USA's 7th Fleet is now actively monitoring and halting ships in the Gulf of Tonkin. Carriers, battleships, destroyers, cruisers are in the area, take note. Andersen Air Force Base (Guam) is preparing a rotation of their B-47s out for a rotation of B-52 Stratofortresses flying in. A larger fighter screen is also prepped to be based here. A future bombardment campaign in Vietnam may be waged from this location. 40,000 infantry is now deployed directly in 10k allotments protecting four cities: Vinh, Hue, Da Nang, and Saigon. 15,000 marines has now landed onto the beaches of Sam Son, situated only 16 km east of Thanh Hóa Province capital, Thanh Hóa, on the shore of the South China Sea. What if USA offer Ho Chi Minh ( Santa Anna) some sort of a peaceful lifestyle within a cozy prison? It would entail a complete surrender of the Viet Cong, PAVN, Hanoi govt, etc over to the State of Vietnam. Northeast Modern Africa Proposal (progress thus far 23, leak tally 73) Round 5 (Prog, then Leak) OCwFKZx5A 1 is rolled, and then a 6 is rolled so the progress tally is 24, leak tally is 79 now.No Counter-Espionage Roll Is Made (see the Rusting Curtain event)Military Research and Development:Nuclear-powered & ballistic missile capable submarines (A bookkeeping list, not rolling or anything) - USS George Washington (SSBN-598) - launched 11th Dec 1958
- USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599) - under construction
- USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN-600) - under construction
- USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN-601) - laid down 25th August 1958
- USS Abraham Lincoln (SSBN-602) - laid down 1st November 1958
The newest two are starting construction in Virginia and Maine while the middle two are still under construction in Connecticut and California. The oldest one is successfully built and launched now. The New Machine Gun!In Army tests, the M60 proved fairly effective, but in the jungles of Southeast Asia it might have potentially a number of troubling issues. Firstly the weight might be a problem, though M60 was among the lightest 7.62 mm machine guns of the era, the weapon was poorly balanced, and thus awkward to carry for long periods. Second, the construction of the gun might be prone to jamming or breakage. The grip/trigger housing assembly is held in place with a rather fragile leaf spring clip instead of the captive pins used in other designs. The spring clip has been already known to be prone to breakage since the first trials at Aberdeen Proving Ground. M60E1 the improved variant Rolling for a success of modifying the M60 into a better machine gun, more capable of holding up to harsh conditions outside North America. A 3 is rolled; the effect is some minor improvements made to the M60E1, holding up a bit better than the original M60, but not by a far margin, sadly.Bigger Flying Things In The Air!During 1957, Vertol already had commenced work upon a new tandem-rotor helicopter, designated as the Vertol Model 107 or V-107. During June 1958, the U.S. Army awarded a contract to Vertol for the acquisition of a small number of the rotorcraft, giving it the YHC-1A designation. As ordered, the YHC-1A possessed the capacity to carry a maximum of 20 troops. Three underwent testing by the Army for deriving engineering and operational data. However, the YHC-1A was considered by many figures within the Army users to be too heavy for the assault role, while too light for the more general transport role. Accordingly, a decision was made to procure a heavier transport helicopter, and at the same time, upgrade the UH-1 "Huey" to serve as the needed tactical troop transport. Rolling for designing a better prototype design to the famous Boeing CH-47 Chinook A 5 is rolled; the results are splendid news to the ears of the Army higherups. CH-47s are approved for mass production, and UH-1 "Hueys" will be eventually upgraded in the upcoming phase, pending results of a new roll in that later phase.-----Events in the next post----- ··· |
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Post by Tolbethessar on Oct 6, 2019 14:06:16 GMT
Events for USA, 2nd half of 1958
Curse of the PharaohsParticipants: USA, USSR Nasser finds that his actions draw popular support for now, even as the economy is harmed. He is also heartened by the Soviet offer of support. Nasser chooses to dig in. He points out the disdainful hypocrisy of the Americans, claiming to support freedom while backing the Imperialist aims of Britain, France, and the "Zionist project". He holds mass rallies in Cairo, which are broadcast over radio throughout the Middle East. This is met by popular support in Syria, Iraq, and Libya, whose governments take a symbolic stance on Nasser's side. Libya, in particular, offers discounted rates on its ports for Egypt-bound commerce, while Syria secretly informs the Soviets that their naval forces would be welcome dock at Syria's mediterranean ports. Israel places its troops on a raised alert, and petitions both its traditional ally, France, and its new friend, America, for supplies and support in case of a regional conflict. It also offers use of its own territory as a staging ground for western forces. The US may: 1. Withdraw its blockade and try to negotiate a solution - can we still be friends? 2. Maintain the blockade, potentially expanding it to the Libyans and other offenders, and with one reaction or another regarding Israel. Also look into some kind of canal alternative if this is done - whether that means a railroad through Turkey and the Shah's Iran or through Israel is up to you. 3. Mount a limited offensive to seize the canal. Given the balance of power, it will be assumed automatically that such an offensive succeeds. 4. Mount a broader offensive to occupy Egypt itself - a one-die roll will be needed for this (1 = total failure, 2-4 = successfully seize the canal zone, 5 = successfully seize the canal zone and Alexandria, 6 = total collapse of Egypt). If this option is selected, and commitment in Indochina is raised to 4 or above while US troops still occupy Egypt proper, America will face a 3 minimum no-confidence roll. Firstly, Nasser repeatedly has demonstrate a lack of intention to be reasonable at just about every opportunity leading up to this, therefore no quarters shall be given to him now. America will not bend itself backward to accommodate a bellicose man-child misbehaving badly. Go sit in your corner for the duration of the timeout until you've had taken yourself down a peg or two in prideful stubbornness and repent your attitude and actions. An apology would be appreciated after wasting America's time in the first place. If anyone cares to recall what had transpired last year... We've had held back UK & France's initial intervention in this Suez Canal crisis (read: we overturned the invasion). Egyptians and Americans!
I, Vyacheslav Molotov wish only peace for our Middle-Eastern bretherens, not war. I am not a warmonger. If American navies do strike first, then we will have no options but to retalliate. But I feel that is not the best solution for this particular problem. I wish for the prosperity of our ally, and I am sure Americans feel the same. Under the following three conditions, I shall gladly give up the Suez Canal for the United States and its allies.
I. Restoration of the border before the Sinai War.
II. Unconditional access of Commercial ships.
III. American(And Soviet) non-interference of matters in the Middle East
If America does agree with this, I am inclined to give the Americans the control over the Suez Canal.
I wish my words will bring peace over the Middle East.
Molotov. As the letter indicates... Nasser was conspiring with the Soviets but now the Soviets are preparing to abandon Nasser, and in a very public letter no less! So thus, America soundly rejects Nasser's claims of hypocrisy, for he is the hypocrite himself instead. Pointing out that the public address made by the Soviets has clarified to the world that Nasser has been scheming and plotting behind the back of the Egyptian people for the sake of political maneuvering toward personal gain. Such a schemer as Nasser is, it cannot stand for America to negotiate with a Soviet puppet intent on selling out the people of Egypt on the pretense of railing against a supposedly imperialistic power, namely America who is has been specifically the world's premier decolonizing power from its inception and in particular the current incarnation of Americana today as a superpower quite intent on decolonizing the third world, liberating and giving peoples a voices of their own. The Soviets are behaving as they're trying to colonize Europe and the Middle East and truly, the irony is transparent here; Nasser is in cooperation with the true imperialistic superpower while fighting and resisting the anti-imperialistic superpower. In return for Nasser's betrayal of his fellow Egyptians, Moscow has repaid him the very same thing and turns its back on Nasser vis inaction and abandonment. Third, a secretive offer is made to the Egypt's version of Secretary of State, Anwar Sadat, who might or might not have future political ambitions. If Sadat is willing to accuses Nasser of immorality and misdeeds, and also actively encouraging Nasser to abdicate from his dictatorship, USA shall support a transition to a truer democracy for the Egyptian people (presumably with Sadat enjoying a senior position in guiding the new government, of course). Would he be willing to put forth claims of pork consumption, visitation of prostitutes, and whatnots, thereby completely shattering what remains of Nasser's reputation?
Chinese ReconciliationParticipants: US, PRC The negotiations are accelerated to a full summit. We will now be using a negotiation thread. The thread will run for the duration of the phase. In it, each party (PRC, USA, GM-ROC), will be allowed exactly one post per day to simulate the negotiation. Whatever agreement is or isn't reached is the summit's outcome.
Rusting CurtainParticipants: USA, USSR, PRC The Eastern European situation is not looking good. In addition to Hungary holding firm, Albania breaks off from the USSR. Under the staunchly communist Hoxha, it makes some limited overtures to Yugoslavia, but it also reaches out to PR China for support. The Albanians deem Mao, not Molotov, to be the truer steward of the Revolution, and hope to see some aid come from this. Meanwhile, while some underground organizing occurs throughout the Soviet bloc, and dissidents are arrested from Bulgaria to Czechoslovakia, the porous border between East and West Berlin makes East Germany far too vulnerable. Rallies for democracy and German reunification are held in East Germany, with the most prominent ones in Leipzig. Anti-Communist organizers tend to disappear when authorities come for them, only to pop back up a few days later. The KGB has information suggesting that these operations are supported at least in part by the British in West Berlin. The US may: 1. Support continuing covert agitation efforts throughout the Eastern bloc. Roll 2 standard dice for effectiveness in each remaining country (of: Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria), where a 12 means mass protests break out in that country. This will be in lieu of America's espionage roll. 2. Stand by and let things happen as they will. America blasts the wanton violence visited upon the Germans by a blatant attempt to force Stalinism onto them when they do not wish to be ruled by the Soviet's fraudulent Warsaw Pact. If the Eastern Germans prefers to identify themselves along the lines of a reunited Germany, then let them determine their self-governance! We shall uphold their unalienable rights to be restored into an open democratic society. Eastern Europeans, do not hold back from what is rightfully yours! Preparations for more secret funding, supplying and arming is made. Rolling for agitation efforts: Poland - OCwFKZx5A 7 is rolled;Czechoslovakia - A 8 is rolled;Romania - A 8 is rolled;Bulgaria - A 9 is rolled;It appears that a full-blown revolution isn't happening in those four countries yet, but dissent is certainly brewing among people. USA also reminds all Germans (W&E) that Molotov had been a Stalin's Soviet collaborator to Hilter's Nazis in the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, embodying the traitorous and untrusthworthiness in USSR's character (or lack of character in this case, *ahem*).
South Vietnam's economyParticipants: SV The policies undertaken by South Vietnam have proven effective in bringing inflation back under control. SV may pat itself on the back.  ······· |
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Post by Dr. Hendrei Gromsinger on Oct 6, 2019 18:20:24 GMT
We're going in 4-month intervals now.
Jan-Apr 1959
Events, events, events.
Revolution!
Participants: US, possibly USSR and PRC
Cuba has been a mess for a while, but now things are coming to a head. The forces of Fidel Castro (Communist, for anyone who's spent the past six IRL decades under a rock) are advancing. Following a massive defeat at the Battle of Santa Clara, US-backed military dictator President Fulgencio Batista has fled Cuba. The rebels are advancing.
Until this point, Cuba has been heavily influenced by the US, including American businesses and the Mafia.
America should be worried, very worried.
The USSR, or even PRC, can support the Cubans, to realistic amounts, keeping in mind geography and other commitments. Deployments of aid will set you back 2 points on research projects of your choice (1 on each of two, or both on one), while gaining you 1 influence point.
If America takes a path of total inaction, many members of the Republican party (up to VP Richard M. Nixon) and a handful of very hawkish Democrats, such as Sen. Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson, will raise hell. This will take the form of a two-minimum no-con vote.
If America sends an army to invade Cuba (like in 1898), its commitment in Indochina cannot be raised, or it will face a three-minimum no-con.
America can risk it on either of those, or take a creative middle path.
Middle East Messes, cont.
Participants: USA, USSR
At the lack of Soviet backing, some of the Arab nations start to get cold feet. Syria, which had previously intended on entering a Confederation with Egypt called the United Arab Republic, doesn't do that, and instead quietly draws down.
Between the abandonment from his Arab allies, the lack of Soviet backing, the smear campaign, and some leaks about corruption that he can't quite trace (rumor has it that a senior government figure is behind them), Nasser faces protests in Tahrir square, and whispers inside his own government that he ought to step aside.
The US receives hinting from a confidante of Anwar Sadat that a regime change is very close, but that for Egypt to accept a reconciliation with the west will take some gestures.
He suggests that once Nasser resigns, Egypt should be offered reparations for the damage the West (he counts the US, the Europeans, and Israel in this basket), amounting perhaps to the cost of the Aswan High Dam or so, coupled with a withdrawal of the blockade. Then, Egypt would be able to restore canal navigation to its normal state. Egypt would still need to keep control of the canal, for national pride. He is deliberately vague on matters of Israel - while Egypt can't formally accept it, certainly not now, it really is quite secretly happy to have the Gaza Strip off its hands. Maybe they can discuss the Sinai later, but it's not at all high on Sadat's priorities.
Hawkish members of US-allied nations, such as British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd and the Director-General of Israel's Defense Ministry Shimon Peres, suggest that this would be the perfect occasion to conquer the canal zone and that Sadat cannot be trusted. He was part of Nasser's anti-Western coup, after all. Other experts warn that this will only strengthen Arab nationalism (and give it a stronger anti-Western tint), and thus detract from American interests. One of these less hawkish experts is the new head of the IDF's Operations Directorate, Major-General Yitzhak Rabin, who also says rather harsh things about Peres.
Politically speaking, the leadership of both Israel and Britain can be swayed to either course.
The US may:
1. Accept Sadat's offer, and maintain its blockade for now. This will allow US influence on Egypt to rise by 2 points in the 2nd part of 1959, and 2 more in the 3rd part.
2. Accept the Llyod-Peres proposal and make war. This forces a reduction of Indochina commitment to a 3, if done in conjunction with invading Cuba. This will reduce US influence in Egypt to 0.
3. Turn a blind eye while secretly allowing Britain and Israel to seize the Canal. US influence in Egypt will be reduced to 1.
OOC: I think I know which way America wants to take this, but I'm giving you choices. I'm a nice guy.
Chinese Reconciliation
After negotiations were put on hold, they are now recommenced, using the same framework.
Eastern Europe
Participants: USA, USSR
The deployment of the Red Army has cooled off open protests, but secret action continues. There has been sabotage in shipyards in Rostock, and other smaller actions of a similar nature. The East German regime wants to go harsher, including building a wall in Berlin
The USSR may:
1. Make gestures of friendship by allowing more trade between its satellite states. This will grant it +2 influence point in each of them (more on that later), but also give the US +1
2. Tighten the borders, such as by building a wall in Berlin. This will reduce US influence gains to 0.75 what they would be, but not improve the USSR's own position.
3. Support violent crackdowns. This will give it -1 influence points, but it will also reduce the US by the same.
Option 2 may be undertaken in conjunction with the others. The USSR may choose between 1 and 3 for each satellite nation, but using Option 3 on more than one nation will extend the commitment cap in Indochina.
The US may:
1. Continue agitation. This will prevent it from using an espionage roll, but it will be able to roll extra influence rolls for each eastern bloc nation
2. Leave it all be.
Bread and Circuses
Participants: NV, SV
Things are not going well with the population of Indochina. In Saigon, anti-war protests have broken out (the people had hoped for a quick victory, and they have not received it), while in Vinh, a militia group rises and commits violent acts of sabotage, such as blowing up all the bridges on the Ca river. In the army, volunteers had also expected this war to go better, and as the realities of warfare set in, rumblings are heard.
Due to the combination of these two events, as well as the continuing failure to reach Hanoi, SV is in a bit of a pickle. It may:
1. Open peace negotiations and begin investing in the occupied areas. To support the latter, the military will have to see a 15% drawdown by the year's end, with some of that going directly to the civilian improvements, and the rest to just making room in the budget.
2. Risk it all on a military success. If Hanoi is occupied by the end of August 1958, this will pay off and opposition will quiet down. If not, SV will face a revolution. A solution is also needed for the bridges.
3. Undertake an extensive propaganda campaign at home and within the military to support the war economy.
If a 1-2 is rolled, the campaign fails. You're back to where you were before.
3-4 denotes a moderate success. Budget and other requirements still force an 8% military drawdown.
5-6 denotes a great success that postpones any military cuts.
A separate roll is needed for the occupied territories:
1-2 = insurrection. Thousands in the streets, mass revolts, attacks on soldiers by angry civilians throwing stones and Molotov cocktails.
3-4 = partial pacification. Low-level sabotage will likely go on, but not too much.
5-6 = major success. If SV doesn't suffer major military setback this round, the occupied territories will stay quiet.
NV may agitate in the occupied areas and in SV. 2 dice, where a result of 8-12 will be a success.
Moreover, if Hanoi is occupied, mass desertions can be expected from the North Vietnamese forces.
Influence levels (I'll explain this new-old mechanic more in the other thread):
East Germany: USSR - 6, PRC - 0, USA - 3
Poland: USSR - 7, PRC - 0, USA - 3
Czechoslovakia: USSR - 6.5, PRC - 0, USA - 3.5
Romania: USSR - 6.5, PRC - 0, USA - 3.5
Bulgaria: USSR - 6, PRC - 0, USA - 4
Albania: USSR - 2, PRC - 5, USA - 3
Yugoslavia: USSR - 1.5, PRC - 1.5, USA - 3 [non-aligned]
Hungary: USSR - 2, PRC - 1, USA - 4 [non-aligned]
Finland: USSR - 4, PRC - 0, USA - 5 [non-aligned]
Cuba: USSR - 4, PRC - 2, USA - 0
Egypt: USSR - 2, PRC - 1, USA - 2 [non-aligned]
North Korea: USSR - 5, PRC - 5, USA - 0
Laos: USSR - 3, PRC - 6, USA - 1
Cambodia: USSR - 4, PRC - 4, USA -0
ROC: USSR - 0, PRC - 3, USA - 6
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Post by Frederick the Great on Oct 6, 2019 19:25:48 GMT
South Vietnam. January-April of 1959
Diplomacy
A gigantic stash of almost 100000 guns that are no longer being used by the Militia is quietly flown to Laos and 50000 more are flown to Cambodia, apart from a these a lot of cash and even almost 100 Vietnamese trainers (AKA soldiers who know how to shoot those guns so the neighbors's untrained soldiers wouldn't end up shooting themselves by negligent discharge) are sent as well to bolster the defense of those countries
Government
There have been protests against the supposed "mass-conscription" of men into the Army, to on-lookers it might seem like a conscription but information is later revealed to the public that well over 90% of the soldiers in the Army are actually volunteers who willingly have joined the Army. The people are also reminded that about 10000 people indeed were conscripted but they were corrupt governmental officials that are actually serving their time, just in the Army.
Rolling to see if the people understand this
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The result is a two, apparently no one is in the mood to listen to anything and almost 500000 men from the Militia are fired. The remaining 100000 are all immediately sent to the North. This drastic move has left the Cambodian and Laotian borders almost completely undefended.
SV also starts to invest massively in the Occupied Territory, as in South of Thanh Hoa including Vinh, though reports have been received saying that a ragtag militia has blown up bridges on the Ca River, however upon inspection it turns out that one bridge out of the three in total wasn't completely destroyed that was pretty far away from Vinh City, regardless, all bridges are rebuilt quickly in early-January.
Meanwhile VCIA plus the Special Forces and the Vietnamese Military Intelligence (VMI) try to infiltrate the Communist militia in Vinh. Rolling for the success.
A three, a good number of these Communists are dealt with immediately while some manage to hide within the city, the real threat to the Army though in this sector has been eliminated, for now.
Rolling for a propaganda campaign once again in the Occupied Territory.
Apparently almost half of the people residing in the OT are viewing the South has liberators, while the other half continue to resent us. Hopefully this situation will be improved once we start to really build up these cities, and the ones North
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Post by Santa Anna on Oct 6, 2019 19:49:17 GMT
North Vietnam 1959, First Third
It seems that the government's efforts at stirring up dissent within the occupied lines has had more success than originally thought. Word has reached the government that a militia group is operating in Vinh, and much of the Southern populace is agitating against the war, accompanied by thousands of militia troops being fired. Not wanting to squander such an opportunity, the government decides to meddle in the recently conquered regions and SV proper to build support for the North in its occupied regions and to decrease the Southerners' will to continue aggression. Rolling for success:
Occupied Areas:
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SV Proper:
Unfortunately, none of the Politburo's efforts manage to affect the South's morale. But in the occupied areas, they have been successful at stirring up agitation against the South's troops.
Military (January-February)
Not wanting to give the South a moment of unnecessary rest, the army presses on with its offensive soon after the new year begins. First, the forces lingering around Haiphong are attacked, as any risk to Hanoi would be a grave threat. To begin, the air force strikes:
Their performance disappoints somewhat, but the Southern forces are battered enough for the army to proceed. The assembled force of 75,000 infantrymen, 60,000 paramilitary troops, and 300 tanks strikes:
Some of the outlying areas are taken, but the Southern force holds, costing the North 17,500 causalities and 40 tanks. After calling up replacement troops, another strike is launched:
The Southern forces are pushed out of most of the city, but they continue to hold some outer areas. Rolling for clearing them out:
Now the Southern forces have been cleared from around Haiphong, and it is safe for the time being. To help further secure it from any future invasions, a reserve of 20,000 infantrymen and 30,000 paramilitary troops is stationed in the city. Coastal defenses are built on the surrounding beaches to ward off any more landings on the shores.
Further south, another attack is planned on the forces lingering outside Nam Dinh. The forces previously used are summoned to the city, as the attack begins with another air and artillery bombardment:
Aerial:
Artillery:
The air force continues its streak of mediocrity, but the artillery does its job well, performing better than expected. With that, the attack proceeds on the invading force:
The Southerners just manage to keep the North's army away, although outer positions are gained. Sensing an unhappiness at all the close battles being fought lately, the army orders a halt for now. The forces at Nam Dinh as well as the forces in Thanh Hoa are ordered to quickly fortify their positions and obstruct the roads into the cities as best they can, as 25,000 more infantrymen are rushed down to each city.
Military (March-April)
Unfortunately, over the next two months, the North Vietnamese army suffers setback after setback as the Southern hordes manage to beat a path straight to Hanoi's doorstep once again, and Haiphong is again lost.
Troops are recalled from around Thanh Hoa, Ninh Binh, and Nam Dinh to reinforce the capital, and 200,000 of the paramilitary soldiers are recalled from Laos as well. Because most of the bridges into Hanoi have been destroyed, troops work day and night to build temporary and makeshift bridges to get people and supplies into the city. Airborne soldiers that ended up in Hanoi are flushed out and eliminated by the Chinese. By the end of April, Hanoi becomes a fortress, with roughly 200,000 infantrymen, 370,000 paramilitary troops, and 900 tanks in the city awaiting the South, along with as much artillery and anti-air defenses as can be brought in. As many citizens as possible are evacuated before they get caught up in the battle.
Elsewhere, another force assembles outside the city to try and reclaim Haiphong once again. Gathering 100,000 infantrymen, 125,000 paramilitary soldiers, and 500 tanks, all armed with as much anti-tank weaponry as can be spared, the force first awaits the air and artillery wings to attack:
Air:
Artillery:
Both forces are somewhat ineffective against the strong Southern forces, but the rest of the force has no choice but to continue. The attack is launched:
In yet another close match, the army clears the South from Haiphong again with 14,000 casualties, but has yet to reach the outer suburbs. Rolling to clear them out:
The suburbs have once again been cleared. The airport and port are prepared to be destroyed at a moment's notice should the South come back. Better to destroy them than to see the South use them for their own ends against the North.
Not content with just kicking the South out of Haiphong, the army decides to push the force back south away from Hai Duong. As soon as there is rest and time for replacements for casualties to arrive, another attack is launched to push the force south:
The two armies are stalemated outside Haiphong, with 15,000 casualties suffered by the North. After more time for rest, another bombardment is launched:
Aerial:
Artillery:
The artillery wing disappoints yet again, but the air force apparently forgets entirely what to do, suffering embarrassing losses. With such an awful performance, the attack is postponed until another 30,000 paramilitary troops can reinforce the army. Once this is done, the attack is launched:
1959 is not a good year for North Vietnam. The attack is an utter failure, with 22,000 troops lost in the attempt. Due to this, an end to attacks is called for the month. Instead, the forces retreat to around Haiphong and fortifies the city and its surroundings similarly to what is happening in Hanoi. By the end of April, 125,000 infantrymen, 200,000 paramilitary troops, and 300 tanks are stationed in and around Haiphong, also with plenty of anti-air and anti-tank weapons.
Fearing mass desertions in the event that Hanoi falls, Ho Chi Minh takes it upon himself to give a speech to his subjects for the first time in a good while. He exhorts them to continue the struggle against the Southern barbarians no matter the cost. But more importantly, he urges the population to refuse to give up if Hanoi falls. If Hanoi or most of North Vietnam falls, take to the jungles and mountains and wage guerilla warfare for as long as it takes to defeat the South, he says. The loss of a city such as Hanoi would hurt, but it would not be the end of the communist struggle. Hoping his influence is still enough to galvanize the populace, the government investigates how willing the people are to wage this kind of war:
Although there are some dissenters, it seems much of North Vietnam's people are not willing to submit to the South's jackboot.
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Post by Frederick the Great on Oct 7, 2019 7:06:57 GMT
Operation Avalanche: Defend Haiphong
Generals Cao Van Vien and Ngo Quang Truong, both four-star generals are given total control of the Army by PM Ngo Dinh Diem. They may use the Army as they seem fit as long as casualties don't climb up.
The bulk of the Southern armored vehicles (read: armored carriers, jeeps and the like) are fitted with Browning M1919 and M60 Machine Guns to provide close fire support when on the move. These vehicles are called up and are loaded with manpower able to take out entrenched communist positions with ease.
Up to Thanh Hoa, the railway lines are upgraded to allow faster deployment of manpower and faster spread of resources, this helps us a lot in the upcoming battles where reliance on the Navy is lessened.
The situation is very much concerning for SV after the latest NV attacks, though the infantry has killed thousands of Communists the Air Force and Artillery in particular have been put to shame against their much-smaller Northern counterparts. The Bombardments of Haiphong showed that the Northern Air Force was still capable of doing damage. Add to that almost 85% of the entire militia just vanishing this year left the generals scratching their heads.
the Navy, Artillery and Air Force are evaluated for performance. Rolling.
Navy CXVvCoIz
Air Force
Artillery
The Army is getting distress signals from the Haiphong units that they're under a massive attack. Thus the units in the North are reinforced however possible and launch an offensive before everything is lost. Almost 80000 men and 500 tanks attack Thanh Hoa immediately.
Rolling for an artillery barrage on that city.
Rolling for a naval bombardment.
An 18 each! The forces don't waste a minute in securing the city, however in some remote areas the Communists still lurk. Rolling.
Thanh Hoa is proudly communist-free!
Marching North for Ninh Binh. Rolling for artillery.
Sending in 90000 infantry and 500 tanks.
A 12. The bulk of the city has been taken, but in order to avoid the terrible house-to-house combat High Command orders half of the Nam Dinh units to send reinforcements to Ninh Binh. So 40000 more men and 200 tanks assault the city.
A few more dead Commies, some manage to escape to the rural area. But as we don't have much time we take the bulk of our forces back for Nam Dinh. Rolling.
Same situation, Calling in an airstrike at the Northern part of the city that is being defended by NV. Rolling.
The Air Force deals just enough damage to let us pass to Haiphong.
At Haiphong, things are desperate, we're about to lose the airport and the seaport is already lost.
Calling in Naval and Artillery support.
Navy
Artillery
The airport remains in our hands and is used to bring 10000 Marines in bringing the total to 85000, however, 500 tanks are taken from Haiphong in the first, and hopefully last attempt to take Hanoi. Operation Liberator is on.
Operation Liberator
The goal is simple, if we take Hanoi the enemy, that has already been fighting a war for long on its own land will lose the will to carry on the fight, Mechanised Infantry and Tanks would smash through Chinese lines and head straight for Hanoi.
Some 1500 special forces and intelligence agencies units are first dropped in by Helicopters in four quick trips that last two days. These men quickly head for Hanoi, hiding there before the main attack comes.
Rolling for the artillery attack at the Chinese defenses at Phu Ly.
Moderate success.
Attacking Hung Yen the same way (with artillery), rolling.
OOC: I love how the Artillery quickly learns from it's mistakes, shame on you Air Force!
Rolling for Phu Ly.
Rolling for Hung Yen.
Phu Ly Force is consolidated into the Hung Yen Force, with all of them advancing straight for Hanoi.
Rolling for clandestine operations in Hanoi, which is to blow up it's five bridges.
Bridge 1
Bridge 2
Bridge 3
Bridge 4
Bridge 5
All but one bridges have been destroyed! Giving the Communists no room to either reinforce or escape from the city. Airborne now land in the city, 10000 strong, they're covered by our troops on the ground that have built their own light bridges to enter the city. The Battle of Hanoi is about to begin
Now, our air force strafes the outer parts of Haiphong, rolling.
Breakout from Haiphong. Rolling.
Moderate success, immediate threat to Haiphong neutralised.
In the midst of all of this, plans are secretly leaked to the Chinese when a document detailing the upcoming invasion of Hai Duong is lost somewhere west of that city by an ignorant private who is immediately thrown in jail.
Positions of Forces are as follows.
850000 men and 4000 tanks are in total now stationed in NV, not willing by any means to give even an inch of land, all of the Airborne, Infantry, Rangers and Marines have been thrown into battle.
All of the Airborne have landed in Hanoi.
Other forces at Hanoi include 1200 tanks and 240000 men in total.
Haiphong has about 180000 infantry, 80000 militia and 1700 tanks defending the area south of Haiphong.
The Nam Dinh-Ninh Binh-Hung Yen Area (AKA Corridor V) has 200000 men and 600 tanks
Thanh Hoa and Hoang Mai have in total 110000 men and 400 tanks.
Vinh has 10000 militiamen and 100 tanks.
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Post by Carlos III on Oct 12, 2019 16:36:02 GMT
The War in Vietnam
People's Republic of China, 1st Third, 1959
March-April 1959
The PVA has been pushed back by South Vietnamese forces after the enemy breakthrough in Hung Yen.
3rd Army has sustained an estimated 80,000 casualties in the attacks.
Meanwhile, noting that the threat of an attack through Laos has passed, 4th Army had been reassigned to Vietnam in February and arrives in April.
Current Actions
1st Army, positioned around Hai Duong, begins fortifying the city and digging in, preparing a defense in the south and behind the Thai Binh River. With them are 200 tanks.
2nd Army pulls back to near An Khai and readies a defense there.
3rd Army retreats to areas around Phu Ly and reorganised. They are reinforced by 500 tanks from behind the lines.
4th Army moves into Hanoi and around from the west. A division (about 50,000 men) is currently engaged with the paratroopers.
Meanwhile, Peng Dehuai and Chen Geng are making plans for a counterattack, should it happen.
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Post by Carlos III on Oct 18, 2019 12:53:11 GMT
人民日报
Renmin Ribao (People's Daily）
People's Republic of China, 1st Third, 1959
Message to Readers
Do take note that the newspapers will be going through several changes throughout this year to make reading easier and more comfortable.
From the Central Committee of the CCP
Commitment Level: 4>5
Alarmed by the South Vietnamese breakthrough and approach towards Hanoi, many officials, including Zhu De and Peng Dehuai, push for greater involvement in the war.
In a speech to the Politburo and the CCP, Mao states,
First Five-Year Plan
Although a few hundred large and medium industrial projects have been completed, progress is far slower than expected and experts believe even the lowered target might not be met.
33/48
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-1 due to withdrawal of Soviet aid
Fears hold true as the plan hardly progresses. One can only pray for a miracle.
34/48
Meanwhile, with government efforts, more and more farmers are engaging in cooperative farming, increasing productivity by about 10% since last year.
After suffering a small decline during the transition to state capitalism, the economy in the PRC has recovered and is currently growing gradually.
Indochina
Another 500,000 men are mobilised and placed on our southern border with Indochina. They will only enter Vietnam should the need arise.
Another air wing of 100 fighters are being sent to Vietnam.
Reports from Laos say that the Pathet Lao are accelerating plans for a coup against the current Royalist government. They have gathered a militia of 10,000 thus far. Some Neutralists in Laos are also supporting the coup, according to reports.
Paradise in Cuba
When learning of the revolution in Cuba, the Chairman simply states,
Military Research
More naval research...
-1 due to withdrawal of Soviet aid
Unfortunately, development of the PLAN is almost nil.
Nonetheless, a couple of destroyers are added to the total PLAN fleet
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Post by Tolbethessar on Oct 20, 2019 13:00:23 GMT
USA, 1959: Jan to April
Commitment Level: 4
Military Research:the M48 Patton tank upgrades (Quote from Wiki, ofc) "Beginning in 1959, most American M48s were upgraded to the M48A3 model, which featured a more reliable and longer-range diesel power plant. M48s with gasoline engines, however, were still in use in the US Army through 1968, and through 1975 by many West German Army units." Rolling for extent of how far along the conversions proceed TBm9r7p5A 4 was rolled, thus a large majority (but not all) M48s are upgraded to M48A3s. The main battle tank (or MBT) will be ready for oversea deployment eventually within the year.the UGM-27 Polaris upgrades Tests numbering AX-4 to AX-6 were conducted, all launches were fine, but the majority shows some signs of erratic flight post-launch. Thus under advisement of both NASA observers and internal developers from within the USN's nuclear arm, a need for some sort of internal guidance that would adjust the flight path in mid-air for the missile itself. Rolling for development and implementation of an inertial guidance system A 1 was rolled, thus it's a no-go. The inertial guidance systems needs a generous glop of elbow grease and perspiration to take effect. For now, it doesn't work quite 100%. (OOC info only).Indochina Intervention:Denoting the swarm of Chinese fodder cannon pouring into the Vietnamese war preceding the declaration of war, but now with an actual DOW... Eisenhower enters a secret meeting with the top leadership of Warhawk Democrats, shaking a paper angrily. "This is turning into Pusan all over again! Do you realize that this entry into war by the Chinese is mirroring the previous war in Korea? Do you have any idea how close I came to launching our nukes upon them, save only that they had backed down?" President Eisenhower now spends his energy into pressuring the hawk faction of Democrats into supporting a near-future DOW upon PRC. Rolling for success of political pressure, must be 5 or higher as per GM specifications for better odds of USA declaring war in the next phase: A 5 was rolled, thus the Democrats do agree that USA must be far more actively involved in preventing a second Pusan scenario within a decade. Requiring only a minimum of 2 for a roll to counter-declare upon the PRC in the next phase. As for SV's armed forces... For the moment, it's transparent that the speedy cavalry role in the modern warfare is served by attack helicopters (carrier helicopters do also bring considerable assistance for army mobility as well). More Hueys are now in production (plus also the Chinooks from the previous phase's development). These helicopters will be sent over in the summer for rapid deployment.
Nuclear Capabilities of The United States Military OOC NotesThe SSBNs of USN: George Washington-Class Subs - USS George Washington (SSBN-598) - already active
- USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599) - launched 22nd March 1959
- USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN-600) - launched 3rd April 1959
- USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN-601) - under construction
- USS Abraham Lincoln (SSBN-602) - under construction
All current, active SSBNs are armed with either A-1 or A-2 types of the Polaris missile. Ethan Allen-Class Subs - USS Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) - laid down 14th March 1959
"Rather than being designed as Skipjack-class attack submarines with a missile compartment added, the Ethan Allens were the first submarines designed "from the keel up" as Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarines carrying the Polaris A-2 missile. They were functionally similar to the George Washingtons, but longer and more streamlined and with torpedo tubes reduced to four." Strategic Bombers: - Over 2,000 SAC B-47s made, but production already cut in 1957 several years ago in favor of transiting to the more modern B-52s.
- Over 500 Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses made now.
IBCMs: - Over 300 SM-65 Atlas missiles, ranging from class SM-65A to SM-65D
Surface-to-air missiles (for defending against a jet bomber dropping a nuclear bomb or an incoming missile): - 265 batteries ringing the edges of North America and within the midst, containing Nike Ajax missiles
Non-nuclear but still formidable presence of aircraft carriers: - 30 carriers in the USN currently in commission
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Post by Tolbethessar on Oct 20, 2019 13:09:48 GMT
Events of USA, Jan to April 1959
Northeast Modern Africa Proposal (progress thus far 24, leak tally 79) Round 6 (Prog, then Leak) 53N2jEWkA 2 is rolled, and then a 5 is rolled so the progress tally is 29, leak tally is 89 now.
Revolution!Participants: US, possibly USSR and PRC Cuba has been a mess for a while, but now things are coming to a head. The forces of Fidel Castro (Communist, for anyone who's spent the past six IRL decades under a rock) are advancing. Following a massive defeat at the Battle of Santa Clara, US-backed military dictator President Fulgencio Batista has fled Cuba. The rebels are advancing. Until this point, Cuba has been heavily influenced by the US, including American businesses and the Mafia. America should be worried, very worried. The USSR, or even PRC, can support the Cubans, to realistic amounts, keeping in mind geography and other commitments. Deployments of aid will set you back 2 points on research projects of your choice (1 on each of two, or both on one), while gaining you 1 influence point. If America takes a path of total inaction, many members of the Republican party (up to VP Richard M. Nixon) and a handful of very hawkish Democrats, such as Sen. Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson, will raise hell. This will take the form of a two-minimum no-con vote. If America sends an army to invade Cuba (like in 1898), its commitment in Indochina cannot be raised, or it will face a three-minimum no-con. America can risk it on either of those, or take a creative middle path. The U.S. Fourth Fleet is prompted to start an immediate blockade all around Cuba to prevent outsider reinforcements. Preparations for a beach incursion are now underway. In the meantime, USA recognize the dire need for weeding out corruption among the American involvement of Cuba's economy, esp the Mafia's elements and other gambling outfits, etc. USA calls for a ceasefire to prevent a needlessly bloody revolution at the cost of Cuban blood. An offer of reparations to be made by the criminals to the People of Cuba is extended out to Fidel Castro for consideration. USA does not condone the shady dealings that some citizens has been using to manipulate and exploit the Cuban population for personal profit and gain.
Middle East Messes, cont.Participants: USA, USSR At the lack of Soviet backing, some of the Arab nations start to get cold feet. Syria, which had previously intended on entering a Confederation with Egypt called the United Arab Republic, doesn't do that, and instead quietly draws down. Between the abandonment from his Arab allies, the lack of Soviet backing, the smear campaign, and some leaks about corruption that he can't quite trace (rumor has it that a senior government figure is behind them), Nasser faces protests in Tahrir square, and whispers inside his own government that he ought to step aside. The US receives hinting from a confidante of Anwar Sadat that a regime change is very close, but that for Egypt to accept a reconciliation with the west will take some gestures. He suggests that once Nasser resigns, Egypt should be offered reparations for the damage the West (he counts the US, the Europeans, and Israel in this basket), amounting perhaps to the cost of the Aswan High Dam or so, coupled with a withdrawal of the blockade. Then, Egypt would be able to restore canal navigation to its normal state. Egypt would still need to keep control of the canal, for national pride. He is deliberately vague on matters of Israel - while Egypt can't formally accept it, certainly not now, it really is quite secretly happy to have the Gaza Strip off its hands. Maybe they can discuss the Sinai later, but it's not at all high on Sadat's priorities. Hawkish members of US-allied nations, such as British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd and the Director-General of Israel's Defense Ministry Shimon Peres, suggest that this would be the perfect occasion to conquer the canal zone and that Sadat cannot be trusted. He was part of Nasser's anti-Western coup, after all. Other experts warn that this will only strengthen Arab nationalism (and give it a stronger anti-Western tint), and thus detract from American interests. One of these less hawkish experts is the new head of the IDF's Operations Directorate, Major-General Yitzhak Rabin, who also says rather harsh things about Peres. Politically speaking, the leadership of both Israel and Britain can be swayed to either course. The US may: 1. Accept Sadat's offer, and maintain its blockade for now. This will allow US influence on Egypt to rise by 2 points in the 2nd part of 1959, and 2 more in the 3rd part. 2. Accept the Llyod-Peres proposal and make war. This forces a reduction of Indochina commitment to a 3, if done in conjunction with invading Cuba. This will reduce US influence in Egypt to 0. 3. Turn a blind eye while secretly allowing Britain and Israel to seize the Canal. US influence in Egypt will be reduced to 1. OOC: I think I know which way America wants to take this, but I'm giving you choices. I'm a nice guy. USA takes option 1B. Initially, the offer sounds good, but... USA engages in negotiations with Sadat, noting that this whole debacle was indeed started by Nasser himself. Thus why should the West give reparations for what amounts to Egypt's very own crime-committing? However the old offer of giving assistance to Nasser for the Aswan Dam construction is still on the table. Also, some economic aid in the future would be donated (long as Egypt isn't funding some sort of its own Socialist reform in creeping toward the Communist side). In order to receive a stream of various aids in this Cold War, Egypt is required to affirm its allegiance to the American side rather than either the Soviet or the Chinese sides. Loyalty and trust is a cruel necessity here.
Eastern EuropeParticipants: USA, USSR The deployment of the Red Army has cooled off open protests, but secret action continues. There has been sabotage in shipyards in Rostock, and other smaller actions of a similar nature. The East German regime wants to go harsher, including building a wall in Berlin The USSR may: 1. Make gestures of friendship by allowing more trade between its satellite states. This will grant it +2 influence point in each of them (more on that later), but also give the US +1 2. Tighten the borders, such as by building a wall in Berlin. This will reduce US influence gains to 0.75 what they would be, but not improve the USSR's own position. 3. Support violent crackdowns. This will give it -1 influence points, but it will also reduce the US by the same. Option 2 may be undertaken in conjunction with the others. The USSR may choose between 1 and 3 for each satellite nation, but using Option 3 on more than one nation will extend the commitment cap in Indochina. The US may: 1. Continue agitation. This will prevent it from using an espionage roll, but it will be able to roll extra influence rolls for each eastern bloc nation 2. Leave it all be. USA takes option 1. Provoking further resistance all over Eastern Europe.
Influence rolls: Hungary (1 Normal roll) It's a 6Bulgaria (bonus roll also included, so 2 rolls in total) It's a 3, and it's a 5Yugoslavia (1 normal roll) It's a 1, nuts... Can I pretend it's a 6?  jkFinland (1 normal roll) It's a 3Czechoslovakia (just the bonus) It's a 5East Germany (just the bonus) It's a 6Poland (just the bonus) It's a 4Romania (just the bonus) It's a 3(I think I'm finished Dr. Hendrei Gromsinger... Let me know if I need to revise either of my two posts above) ·········· |
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Post by Victor Katz on Oct 20, 2019 14:51:23 GMT
Pravda
Januraray-April, 1959 Commitment: III (Will turn IV next turn, correct me if I'm wrong Dr. Hendrei Gromsinger ... This thing's so hard to keep track of.)
Events
Revolution!Participants: US, possibly USSR and PRC Cuba has been a mess for a while, but now things are coming to a head. The forces of Fidel Castro (Communist, for anyone who's spent the past six IRL decades under a rock) are advancing. Following a massive defeat at the Battle of Santa Clara, US-backed military dictator President Fulgencio Batista has fled Cuba. The rebels are advancing. Until this point, Cuba has been heavily influenced by the US, including American businesses and the Mafia. America should be worried, very worried. The USSR, or even PRC, can support the Cubans, to realistic amounts, keeping in mind geography and other commitments. Deployments of aid will set you back 2 points on research projects of your choice (1 on each of two, or both on one), while gaining you 1 influence point. If America takes a path of total inaction, many members of the Republican party (up to VP Richard M. Nixon) and a handful of very hawkish Democrats, such as Sen. Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson, will raise hell. This will take the form of a two-minimum no-con vote. If America sends an army to invade Cuba (like in 1898), its commitment in Indochina cannot be raised, or it will face a three-minimum no-con. America can risk it on either of those, or take a creative middle path.
Eastern EuropeParticipants: USA, USSR The deployment of the Red Army has cooled off open protests, but secret action continues. There has been sabotage in shipyards in Rostock, and other smaller actions of a similar nature. The East German regime wants to go harsher, including building a wall in Berlin The USSR may: 1. Make gestures of friendship by allowing more trade between its satellite states. This will grant it +2 influence point in each of them (more on that later), but also give the US +1 2. Tighten the borders, such as by building a wall in Berlin. This will reduce US influence gains to 0.75 what they would be, but not improve the USSR's own position. 3. Support violent crackdowns. This will give it -1 influence points, but it will also reduce the US by the same. Option 2 may be undertaken in conjunction with the others. The USSR may choose between 1 and 3 for each satellite nation, but using Option 3 on more than one nation will extend the commitment cap in Indochina. The US may: 1. Continue agitation. This will prevent it from using an espionage roll, but it will be able to roll extra influence rolls for each eastern bloc nation 2. Leave it all be. Molotov chooses to allow freer trade among the Eastern Bloc. He announces that the new 'Declaration of Friendship between the Communist States' will further secure the alliances between the Eastern European states and will enrich the member nations. Dice Rolls for Influence
East Germany: RtGlnwrNPoland: Czechoslovakia: Cuba:
Influence Levels
Eastern Bloc in Red Colour
East Germany: USSR - 6->5 Poland: USSR - 7 Czechoslovakia: USSR - 6.5->7.5 Romania: USSR - 6.5 Bulgaria: USSR - 6 Albania: USSR - 2 Yugoslavia: USSR - 1.5 [non-aligned] Hungary: USSR - 2 [non-aligned] Finland: USSR - 4 [non-aligned] Cuba: USSR - 4 Egypt: USSR - 2 North Korea: USSR - 5 Laos: USSR - 3 Cambodia: USSR - 4 ROC: USSR - 0 Military Research
R-7 Sputnik PS
The 'Never-Gonna-Give-R7-Sputnik-PS-Up' spirited Soviet scientists try once again at the development of a Soviet-made ICBM. Once again the missile is to be test-launched near Moscow, and will destroy the plains near Stalingrad if everything goes well. A roll of 2+ -> 3+ for success. C'mon I tried three goddamn times for this shit
The missile hit the target in Stalingrad as it should have a couple months ago. Molotov is pleased. R-7 Sputnik PS Nuclear Warhead Upgrade
After the completion of the R-7 Sputnik PS, the researchers are now trying to get it Nuclear-operational. The nuclear experiment will happen in Siberia to prevent any unneccesary deaths. A roll of 3+->4+ for success. A huge success. Now, the Soviets are able to deliver a Nuclear warhead in front of the whitehouse, if Molotov desires to be that way...  ·····
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