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    The Spanish Navy helps blockading the Republican ports

    Upon hearing the news of the French decision to send three squadrons to the Republican coast the navy has been send to both support French squadronds and blockade the rest of the coast, and we call to any other nations to support this blockade for the irresponsible decision on making a military alliance with a neutral nation in an ongoin civil war.


    The Generalísimo wants more ships

    The Generalísimo has decided to increase the size of the navy with the construction of 3 destroyers and one cruiser to increase our naval capabilities.
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    Ireland - March 1938 #2


    "Nunc et aeterna"

    Tensions!
    The Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs was in shock upon receiving return messages from countries that denied Ireland's gracious peace offers. The Ministry was in uproar over the stunning lack of international cooperation shown by these nations. Sweden and Norway have shown their true colors by disregarding peace in favor for their own nefarious plots, whatever they may be.

    France is posturing!
    The Irish Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are concerned over the aggression shown by France and their military posturing. After the Peace Summit in Paris, France was at the forefront of international peace and brotherhood, and now Ireland is no longer sure of that. Using brute force in an already brutal war is no way of solving this crisis, and the Irish Parliament has called for an emergency session for tomorrow and will discuss the crisis of the Spanish Civil War and what should be done. Until then, Parliament has issued a State Letter to France, informing the French Government of Ireland's denouncement of the brute military actions taken. When a newspaper asked for a quote from a passerby regarding France's actions, the response given was "Weird flex, but ok."

    Coastal Garrison.
    The Ministry of Defense has ordered the 4th Brigade of the 2nd Division to join the 3rd Brigade at the South Coast of Ireland to help prepare defenses and man them, increasing the Coastal Garrison to 10,000 troops.

    Ministry of Defense declares emergency!
    The Irish Ministry of Defense has declared an emergency today, the Marshal General and his staff have called for an emergency meeting with Parliament to discuss enacting national conscription and drafting citizens into military service.

    LÉ Saint Patrick plans cancelled.
    In light of international tensions and growing evaporation of peace, the Irish Ministry of Defense has cancelled the LÉ Saint Patrick, and is instead using the massive funds for growing it's air and ground forces. "Destroyers take too much time to build, the reallocation of funds is necessary at this critical moment in time." said the Minister of Defense today at a radio conference.

    Alert Status!
    The Ministry of Defense has placed the Irish Defense Forces on Alert Status today until further notice. This means that the military forces of Ireland are on standby and at the ready to defend Ireland to their last breath if need be. God speed to the brave men and women of the Defense Forces.
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    Albania Denounces France's Ultimatum

    Frankly, it is absurd that a government that itself hosted a so-called "peace summit" has the audacity to then threaten to meddle in another nations' affaris through the use of military force. All Mighty Zog disapproves
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    Vice-Amiral Demands Nationalist Navy Return to Port
    With the National Spanish recently publicly announcing it will "help" France's navy in its current operation, Vice-Amiral François Darlan issued a demand that he wants to see all elements of the nationalist navy currently active along the south and east coast of Spain to immediately return to their respective ports. He also warned that any nationalist naval entity spotted by French forces are to be headed off and pursued back into port. When Darlan was interviewed on the matter he had this to say:

    "For the nationalist to even consider that they have the nerve to involve themselves with the matters of our navy is quite frankly absurd. I can understand the want to undertake one's own naval action and that is quite reasonable of any combatant of war but to intrude on another nations without approval, ridiculous I say."

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    Note to Ireland
    Not only do you violate standard diplomatic behavior, you continue to insult us and Norway by assuming actions or plans in public regarding our sovereign states! Furthermore your actions regarding the mobilization of your coastal guard to "defend" your island against whatever raises concerns within our government. Therefore, the Prime Minister and his Majesty have met.

    Sweden re-calls the trade deal with Ireland
    Due to the ignoble behavior shown by the officials of Ireland, Sweden is re-calling the recently made trade deal with immediate effect! We are a old and sovereign nation which is acting with respect towards other nations and is therefore expecting to be treated accordingly




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    Germany Begins production of a new service rifle
    After numerous trials, with nearly a dozen rifles having been submitted for testing, one was finally chosen, the Wz.38M. This new service rifle has proven rugged, capable, and already chambered for 7.92mm Mauser it is the obvious choice for implementation. We negotiated a deal with the creator of this rifle, for exclusive production rights and offered him a job to come and oversee production of this rifle. Sadly he seems to have disappeared after delievering the blueprints but before we could pay him. We are currently starting an investigation into his wherabouts and what has happened to him.


    Germany begins Arms Production
    Seeing the huge increase in tensions and unilateral actions being taken by nations interfering with others internal issues, Germany will no longer be shackled by being unable to defend herself against whatever storm is on the horizon. Germany will begin producing tanks, planes, and small arms in sufficient numbers to gurantee our security



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    Ireland - March 1938 #3


    "Nunc et aeterna"

    Crossed the line!
    Sweden has crossed the line today when the Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received Sweden's letter rife with incivility and savagery. Ireland has grown tired of the lying, scheming government of Sweden attempting to bully others with political maneuverings that border on war. Using military operations for posturing and breaking trade deals days later, and then having the gall to insult the nation that so graciously reaches out with hopes of peace. Sweden is clearly trying to provoke war, and Ireland spits on their uncouth drivel. May the thousand insects of hell infest their souls.

    It's business.
    Ireland has issued Trade Sanctions against Sweden and calls her ally, the United Kingdom of Great Britain to do the same. No more shall Sweden have the audacity to slight others with their arrogance.

    Explanation of Alert Status.
    Seeing as how the Swedes are so easily offended by a nation attempting to defend itself from a threat, the Irish Ministry of Defense has issued a statement regarding the reason for it's raised status. The Coastal Garrison was placed on Alert to prevent armed Spanish Combatants from crossing the ocean and taking refuge in Ireland, which would go against our neutral policy. So our military forces were set up to arrest any military personnel who tried to cross into Ireland and deport them back to their home countries. Clearly the message of "Purely for defensive purposes" did not suffice.

    Entire Irish Defense Forces placed on Alert Status!
    The Ministry of Defense has issued a General Order to all Defense Forces to raise the entire military to Alert Status. The Coastal Garrison is to work overtime to complete fortifications alongside the civilian contractors. Training the civilians in Camp Swift for military service is to be pushed forward. Ireland has no plans for war, however if any nation is intent on attacking Ireland, they will rue the day, as Ireland has grown tired of others taking advantage of her. For Thousands of years we have been a shadow, slaves. We are free now, and we have no problem letting others remember it.

    Ireland's history and culture.
    Today, the Irish Parliament has issued a statement that it is funding a cultural and historical mission to uncover artifacts, digs, and explorations of Ireland's past. All will be handled by the National Museum of Ireland, and all finds will be researched and publicly exhibited once thoroughly researched. To help with the expeditions, the Irish Government will provide permits, funding, personnel, and equipment needed. This exploration will also extend to the sea to find ships and underwater anomalies. Ireland is rich in history and culture, we hope to uncover it so it may be celebrated, and we and others may learn about it.

    Ireland is angered by Sweden.
    Ireland has placed Trade Sanctions on Sweden, and has called for the UK to do the same.
    Ireland explains it's military alert status.
    Ireland has placed the entire Defense Forces on Alert Status as a national security measure.
    Ireland funds expeditions and mission to find and research the history and culture of Ireland.


    [-50 Ireland Hated That]
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    "Enige og tro inntil Dovre faller"

    Norway, Sweden, and Denmark sign a Pact to open their respective borders and establish free trade

    This morning, the Foreign Affairs Ministry released an agreement between Norway, Sweden, and Denmark agreeing to open borders to each other to "enable free trade and enhance the economic relations of our great nations." as the spokesperson said. "We hope that the signing of this Pact will allow for great economic prosperity for all of the people of Scandinavia, as well as bring our great countries closer together and forge bonds of friendship in these desperate times where friendship is needed most." said Halvdan Koht, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He went on later to also say, "I would like to thank my good friends in Sweden and Denmark, who have proven so generous and kind in our exchanges, and I hope that this is merely the start of greater bonds between our countries for years to come." Many in the country have celebrated this move, which received widespread support from members in the government and general population.


    The Prime Minister will travel to Stockholm for further discussions

    Prime Minister Johan Nygaardsvold has announced he will be travelling to Stockholm for further, more personal discussions with the Swedish government. He will be travelling alongside the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Defence, and other delegation members. "It is our hope that we can reach further solidarity in our great Scandinavia with our friends in Sweden, and that much fruit will be borne through these discussions. I, alongside my fellow Ministers and friends in Sweden, hope that by talking personally we can forge closer bonds than ever before and show the world that we are all Scandinavian brothers."

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    Jesus H. Christ Ireland, calm down!

    Ireland and The United Kingdom sign an alliance.

    Romania, Czechoslovakia, Albania & Sweden denounce France’s ultimatum.

    Sweden begins large scale military drills.

    France enforce their ultimatum and blockade the Republic of Spain

    Ireland issues trade sanctions against Sweden.

    Germany begins transition to new service rifle.

    Spanish Nationalists capture Barcelona!

    Norway, Sweden and Denmark sign a free trade and open borders agreement.

    The Spanish States and Republic of Spain sign a ceasefire agreement


    Political Confusion and a Surprise Turn

    March was a month of massively shifting tensions and feelings ran high between nations. France’s enforcement of its ultimatum on the Republic of Spain drew harsh international denunciations, but no conceded effort to actually halt the blockade that was now in effect. This blockade was openly welcomed by Nationalist forces and leaders who now view France as openly hostile towards their foes. This was swiftly rebuked by French ministers who wished no part in the greater on going civil war. Elsewhere the small nation of Ireland was trying its hardest to be relevant on the international stage. This backfired to a degree as relations between Ireland and Sweden took such a nose dive over a minor disagreement that trade relations between the two nations were cut by Ireland. What effect this will have is not yet known, but many on both sides are utterly baffled by what transpired between their two nations.

    The best news of the month came from the signing of an agreement between the three Scandinavian nations. The open borders and free trade agreement’s effects are already being felt as the removal of any form of tariffs against Swedish iron saw a healthy increase in demand the beginning of efforts for larger exports and imports between the three nations. This new agreement is clearly shaping up to the benefit of all those who signed and should be taken as an example, or so the three nations claim.

    Two bombshells dropped this month, however. The city of Barcelona fell to Nationalist forces on the 26th March 1938. And a shocking and unforeseen signing of a ceasefire agreement was announced by both sides, aided by France. The civil war has taken confusing twists and turns with the Portuguese alliance, the new French blockade and now the ceasefire agreement being signed as both sides forces locked in a brutal fight for the major city of Barcelona. Now, with the 1st April deadline in effect and the guns along all fronts falling quite, the rest of Europe watch with breath held as to what would occur.





    The North Collapses.

    Barcelona was now in Nationalist hands. Following the delay inflicted upon them by the sacrifice of the 35.ª División, Nationalist commanders did not pause to give chance to their foes to truly regroup. Armoured elements swiftly set off after Republican forces and drove them back to Barcelona within a few days. Those losses on both side in the small skirmishes that occurred were minimal, the Republicans showed clear signs of desperation. The task before the Nationalists was a difficult one, but with the city surrounded and the French naval blockade denying any hopes of escape by sea it was clear that all the Republicans could do was fight for every inch of the city and hope a relief force could arrive. Nationalist artillery rushed into place and did not hold back as death rained down on Republican positions for a number of days. Infantry finally entered the outskirts of the the city on 12th March and found a warm reception of hidden machine guns waiting for them. For two weeks Nationalist forces fought their way through the death trap that was the city. Nationalist commanders had deemed speed to be paramount. Artillery and the air force were being used to level any ounce of Republican resistance in any part of the city. This turned out to be a terrible choice as those surviving Republicans turned the rubble into a den of hidden positions, mowing down infantry and destroying armoured vehicles. When the city was finally taken on the 26th, Nationalist losses had gone into unacceptable levels whilst Republican forces losses appear light…too light. In fact, from the forces that had been driven into the city to the number of recovered bodies and those that had surrendered it was almost as if the whole army that had taken up positions in the city, had vanished. Nationalist forces moved forwards in the South West of Barcelona up until the 1st unopposed for the most part raising questions in Nationalist high command.




    Whilst success had been seen in the East for the Nationalist, the western front was a disaster. Republican forces managed to repulse any offensive launched at them and the both sides traded heavy blows in the skies. Little could be said for what developed on the front line as no ground was gained or losses by either side. However, the blood shed that occurred just days before the ceasefire was shocking. Nationalist forces managed to reach the Republican trench lines on multiple occasions and animalistic hand to hand combat ensued on every occasion. Grenades proved once again that they still remained a brutally effective tool of war since the Great War as both sides used them in excess to clear out entrenched foes. Even an armoured push attempt was thwarted by almost pure will power alone. In the skies the Nationalists found themselves out numbered as the Republicans, inspired by a near demonic will to hold, flew massive sorties against any Nationalist air attacks. The losses for both sides was grievous and sickening. As the 1st April deadline rolled into being, both sides disengaged from one another to lick their wounds. Nationalists lost a mind numbering 22,000 men and 17 aircraft across both fronts. Republicans lost 13,000 men and 9 aircraft.





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    "Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Führer!"



    Germany calls for the Repatriation of the Sudetenland
    Germany has long stated that Versailles stripped her of all her rightful patrimony that once was the Great German Empire in Europe. She has also held that she wants all of that territory back, now with Austria added to our glorious and growing nation it is time to gain back more of our lost brothers and sisters. Germany demands that the largely German Sudetenland be returned to Germany. Germany has tried to meet and find a diplomatic solution with Czechosolvakia, but they have spurned every advance we have made no matter what compensation we offered for the territory. We demand that the territory be turned over within the next 48 hours without delay.





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