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I made yet another WWI German victory scenario because I'm always developing more lol

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Das Großer Krieg

In the June of 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria, was shot dead in Sarajevo by the Serbian terrorist, Gavrilo Princip. This even caused the Dual Monarchy of Austria and Hungary to declare war on Serbia, whose government sponsored the terrorist organization of which Princip was a member. Serbia, however, was able to call its proxy-ally, Russia, to its aid, and in response the German Empire, an ally of Austria-Hungary, declared war on Russia and its ally, France. Thus began the Great War, which extended its reach across three continents.

The Schlieffen Plan

Alfred von Schlieffen, the German Chief of Staff who had died in 1913, had developed an ingenious plan to quickly capitulate the weaker French and to then focus on the Russian Empire. The French had fortified their border with Germany with a series of fortresses and defensive lines known as the Maginot Line, which was practically impenetrable to an advancing army. However, von Schlieffen's plan called for German troops to be marched through the neutral Belgium, thus bypassing the Maginot line and quickly marching into Paris. Some higher-ups considered altering the plan to shift more troops to the defensive wing, especially Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, but ultimately it was decided a massive crushing blow was needed to quickly march into Paris. Thus, the invasion began as planned. The attack on Belgium was shocking to all the world, especially to the British, who had many years prior guaranteed Belgium's neutrality. Thus, the incident resulted in Britain's declaration of war on the Germans. Now, the need to get to Paris quickly was much more pertinent, as if they could get to Paris before British reinforcements arrived, they could force France to capitulate and hold off Britain for as long as was necessary.

The Steady March to Paris

The Germans, with their superior numbers and technology, were able to blitz into northeastern France quicker than the French had expected. French defenses were poorly and hastily mounted, and it seemed the situation was hopeless. The Germans crushed the French in numerous areas, crossing the Marne river with ease and heading straight for Paris. When they finally reached the city, they surrounded it with artillery and sent the French government an ultimatum: Surrender now, or have you capital stormed. The French chose the latter. German artillery shelled the city, destroying infrastructure and fortifications, before German troops marched in and wiped out the remaining defenses. Before long, the Germans had hoisted the Imperial banner over the Eiffel Tower. France had fallen, and the following day the French government surrendered.

France's occupation

The northeastern part of France, including Paris and extending down to the border with Italy, was to be occupied by the Germans until the war had ended. There was a large demilitarized zone extending from the southern Occupation area down along the border with Italy and Monaco. The French government would continue to operate normally in the remaining area, albeit they were relocated to Bordeaux. The exiled government in Bordeaux was extremely weak, and disorder broke out across the whole of France. This was the second time since 1870 that Paris had been occupied by Germans, and the rage that came with the revelation that Alsace-Lorraine would not be returned to France had spilled into violence. French nationalists and socialists staged riots across the country, but much to their shock, the French republicans received assistance from the German occupiers, who helped to put down disorderly riots. The Kaiser despised Socialism, and would do whatever it took to prevent France from falling to the disease. Thus, the old French system was maintained throughout the war.

Austria's faults in Serbia

The Serbians were fierce fighters, being a devoutly nationalist people, and the disorganized Austrian army couldn't compete. They gained ground in some areas, but were unable to even take Belgrade, which would've caused the Serbian war effort to completely deteriorate. They barely managed to hold their ground, and lost several key battles to the Serbs. However, when Germany capitulated France in early 1915, some German reinforcements were able to arrive and aid the failing Austrians in marching into Serbia, however even this seemed not to be enough to help the Austrians. However, it seemed the Serbian front was saved in mid-1915 when the Tsardom of Bulgaria joined the war on the Central Powers' side. The Bulgarians swiftly crushed the Serbians, marching through the whole of Serbia in just a month. The Serbs, unprepared to fight a two-front war, were forced to surrender when at last the Austrians made it to Belgrade. The war in Serbia was ultimately won by the Mittelmacht, but can largely be thanked to Bulgaria.

Flames on the Eastern Front

As early as 1914, the Russians had attempted an advance into eastern Prussia. However, they were utterly crushed, especially in the disastrous Battle of Tannenberg. The Germans successfully held their lines, and when they capitulated France in 1915, it was all over for the Russians. Waves upon waves of German troops flooded Russian territory, with experienced generals commanding them to victory. Regions like Poland, the Baltics, and Byelorussia fell to German occupation, and unrest broke out in Ukraine, Finland, and even Russia proper. Thus, by early 1916 the Russians were forced to surrender to the Mittelmacht. They lost swathes of land to German satellite states, as well as the Caucasus region to the Ottoman Empire and some small areas to the Austrians. Unrest broke out among the people, and the Tsar was forced to abdicate all his power to a provisional Republican government. The Tsar was allowed his life, and he and his family spent the rest of their days on the outskirts of Petrograd. With the collapse of the Imperial government, the exiled Communist Vladimir Lenin attempted to go to Russia and kickstart a revolution. However, his return was blocked by the German Empire, as the Kaiser's fervent anti-Socialism would influence the nation's policies and actions. Lenin was detained in Switzerland, where he was forced to spend the rest of his life.

Italy's Blunder

The Italians were initially a member of the Central Powers, but by 1914 had opted out of the alliance. In 1915, before the Battle of Paris had taken place, the Italians decided they wanted to regain lands currently held by Austria, including South Tyrol, Istria, and Dalmatia. Thus, they declared war on the Austrians, which brought them into war with the Germans and Ottomans as well. General Luigi Cadorna led several raids against the Austrians along the Isonzo River, but was continually repelled with each new battle. With aid from the Germans, the Austrians advanced into some areas in Italy, and with the capitulation of France, the Germans themselves were able to conduct war in Italy, even taking the cultural hub of Milan. Italian morale was low, the King's popularity had sunken, and there was little to no hope of winning the war.

The Ottoman War Effort

Joining on the German side as early as 1914, the Ottoman Empire was more prepared for war than had been previously thought. They were able to successfully push into the Caucasus region, contributing to the capitulation of Russia, and had repelled British attempts to attack through the Sinai peninsula. When the Russians capitulated, the Ottomans focused all their forces to the Sinai Peninsula, where they hoped to launch a successful invasion. Using technology borrowed from the Germans, as well as the command of the War Minister, Enver Pasha, they crushed British forces in the Sinai Peninsula, moving on to the Suez Canal. Meanwhile, to the north, they repelled the Anglo-Australian attempt to take the Gallipoli peninsula, and developed their navy with help from the Germans. With a more experience and advanced navy, they were able to attack several Greek islands that they had hoped to regain. The Greeks were unable to resist Ottoman forces as the Bulgarians marched in from the north, and to the south, things continued to get better for the Turks. German forces had arrived along the northwestern coast of Egypt, just as the Ottomans pushed into the Nile delta and surrounding areas, taking the key cities of Cairo and Alexandria while still pushing south along the Nile. German-Ottoman troops also marched into northern Libya, a colony of Italy, thus weakening the Italian bargaining position and putting both countries into a more powerful position. The Ottomans also sponsored the semi-puppet state of Jabal Shammar against the rival House of Saud, pushing the Saudis south into the Empty Quarter and making the point of their state effectively moot. This focus in Arabia was also put to use as they attacked the British protectorates in Yemen, Oman, and the Trucial States, successfully marching all the way to Muscat. This war proved that the Ottomans were not a dying Empire, but a reviving one.

The State of the War

The year of 1916 is coming to a close, and few nations stand in the way of total victory for the Central Powers. Among these is Britain, who has still occupied the German colonies of East Africa and Southwest Africa. The Kaiser is incredibly optimistic for the future of the war effort, and believed that it is only a matter of time before the British sue for peace, and German dominance is brought to the European continent.

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I'll do more of this scenario, probably one at the end of the war and one after war, maybe in like 1925 or something lol

Description

I made yet another WWI German victory scenario because I'm always developing more lol

==========

Das Großer Krieg

In the June of 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria, was shot dead in Sarajevo by the Serbian terrorist, Gavrilo Princip. This even caused the Dual Monarchy of Austria and Hungary to declare war on Serbia, whose government sponsored the terrorist organization of which Princip was a member. Serbia, however, was able to call its proxy-ally, Russia, to its aid, and in response the German Empire, an ally of Austria-Hungary, declared war on Russia and its ally, France. Thus began the Great War, which extended its reach across three continents.

The Schlieffen Plan

Alfred von Schlieffen, the German Chief of Staff who had died in 1913, had developed an ingenious plan to quickly capitulate the weaker French and to then focus on the Russian Empire. The French had fortified their border with Germany with a series of fortresses and defensive lines known as the Maginot Line, which was practically impenetrable to an advancing army. However, von Schlieffen's plan called for German troops to be marched through the neutral Belgium, thus bypassing the Maginot line and quickly marching into Paris. Some higher-ups considered altering the plan to shift more troops to the defensive wing, especially Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, but ultimately it was decided a massive crushing blow was needed to quickly march into Paris. Thus, the invasion began as planned. The attack on Belgium was shocking to all the world, especially to the British, who had many years prior guaranteed Belgium's neutrality. Thus, the incident resulted in Britain's declaration of war on the Germans. Now, the need to get to Paris quickly was much more pertinent, as if they could get to Paris before British reinforcements arrived, they could force France to capitulate and hold off Britain for as long as was necessary.

The Steady March to Paris

The Germans, with their superior numbers and technology, were able to blitz into northeastern France quicker than the French had expected. French defenses were poorly and hastily mounted, and it seemed the situation was hopeless. The Germans crushed the French in numerous areas, crossing the Marne river with ease and heading straight for Paris. When they finally reached the city, they surrounded it with artillery and sent the French government an ultimatum: Surrender now, or have you capital stormed. The French chose the latter. German artillery shelled the city, destroying infrastructure and fortifications, before German troops marched in and wiped out the remaining defenses. Before long, the Germans had hoisted the Imperial banner over the Eiffel Tower. France had fallen, and the following day the French government surrendered.

France's occupation

The northeastern part of France, including Paris and extending down to the border with Italy, was to be occupied by the Germans until the war had ended. There was a large demilitarized zone extending from the southern Occupation area down along the border with Italy and Monaco. The French government would continue to operate normally in the remaining area, albeit they were relocated to Bordeaux. The exiled government in Bordeaux was extremely weak, and disorder broke out across the whole of France. This was the second time since 1870 that Paris had been occupied by Germans, and the rage that came with the revelation that Alsace-Lorraine would not be returned to France had spilled into violence. French nationalists and socialists staged riots across the country, but much to their shock, the French republicans received assistance from the German occupiers, who helped to put down disorderly riots. The Kaiser despised Socialism, and would do whatever it took to prevent France from falling to the disease. Thus, the old French system was maintained throughout the war.

Austria's faults in Serbia

The Serbians were fierce fighters, being a devoutly nationalist people, and the disorganized Austrian army couldn't compete. They gained ground in some areas, but were unable to even take Belgrade, which would've caused the Serbian war effort to completely deteriorate. They barely managed to hold their ground, and lost several key battles to the Serbs. However, when Germany capitulated France in early 1915, some German reinforcements were able to arrive and aid the failing Austrians in marching into Serbia, however even this seemed not to be enough to help the Austrians. However, it seemed the Serbian front was saved in mid-1915 when the Tsardom of Bulgaria joined the war on the Central Powers' side. The Bulgarians swiftly crushed the Serbians, marching through the whole of Serbia in just a month. The Serbs, unprepared to fight a two-front war, were forced to surrender when at last the Austrians made it to Belgrade. The war in Serbia was ultimately won by the Mittelmacht, but can largely be thanked to Bulgaria.

Flames on the Eastern Front

As early as 1914, the Russians had attempted an advance into eastern Prussia. However, they were utterly crushed, especially in the disastrous Battle of Tannenberg. The Germans successfully held their lines, and when they capitulated France in 1915, it was all over for the Russians. Waves upon waves of German troops flooded Russian territory, with experienced generals commanding them to victory. Regions like Poland, the Baltics, and Byelorussia fell to German occupation, and unrest broke out in Ukraine, Finland, and even Russia proper. Thus, by early 1916 the Russians were forced to surrender to the Mittelmacht. They lost swathes of land to German satellite states, as well as the Caucasus region to the Ottoman Empire and some small areas to the Austrians. Unrest broke out among the people, and the Tsar was forced to abdicate all his power to a provisional Republican government. The Tsar was allowed his life, and he and his family spent the rest of their days on the outskirts of Petrograd. With the collapse of the Imperial government, the exiled Communist Vladimir Lenin attempted to go to Russia and kickstart a revolution. However, his return was blocked by the German Empire, as the Kaiser's fervent anti-Socialism would influence the nation's policies and actions. Lenin was detained in Switzerland, where he was forced to spend the rest of his life.

Italy's Blunder

The Italians were initially a member of the Central Powers, but by 1914 had opted out of the alliance. In 1915, before the Battle of Paris had taken place, the Italians decided they wanted to regain lands currently held by Austria, including South Tyrol, Istria, and Dalmatia. Thus, they declared war on the Austrians, which brought them into war with the Germans and Ottomans as well. General Luigi Cadorna led several raids against the Austrians along the Isonzo River, but was continually repelled with each new battle. With aid from the Germans, the Austrians advanced into some areas in Italy, and with the capitulation of France, the Germans themselves were able to conduct war in Italy, even taking the cultural hub of Milan. Italian morale was low, the King's popularity had sunken, and there was little to no hope of winning the war.

The Ottoman War Effort

Joining on the German side as early as 1914, the Ottoman Empire was more prepared for war than had been previously thought. They were able to successfully push into the Caucasus region, contributing to the capitulation of Russia, and had repelled British attempts to attack through the Sinai peninsula. When the Russians capitulated, the Ottomans focused all their forces to the Sinai Peninsula, where they hoped to launch a successful invasion. Using technology borrowed from the Germans, as well as the command of the War Minister, Enver Pasha, they crushed British forces in the Sinai Peninsula, moving on to the Suez Canal. Meanwhile, to the north, they repelled the Anglo-Australian attempt to take the Gallipoli peninsula, and developed their navy with help from the Germans. With a more experience and advanced navy, they were able to attack several Greek islands that they had hoped to regain. The Greeks were unable to resist Ottoman forces as the Bulgarians marched in from the north, and to the south, things continued to get better for the Turks. German forces had arrived along the northwestern coast of Egypt, just as the Ottomans pushed into the Nile delta and surrounding areas, taking the key cities of Cairo and Alexandria while still pushing south along the Nile. German-Ottoman troops also marched into northern Libya, a colony of Italy, thus weakening the Italian bargaining position and putting both countries into a more powerful position. The Ottomans also sponsored the semi-puppet state of Jabal Shammar against the rival House of Saud, pushing the Saudis south into the Empty Quarter and making the point of their state effectively moot. This focus in Arabia was also put to use as they attacked the British protectorates in Yemen, Oman, and the Trucial States, successfully marching all the way to Muscat. This war proved that the Ottomans were not a dying Empire, but a reviving one.

The State of the War

The year of 1916 is coming to a close, and few nations stand in the way of total victory for the Central Powers. Among these is Britain, who has still occupied the German colonies of East Africa and Southwest Africa. The Kaiser is incredibly optimistic for the future of the war effort, and believed that it is only a matter of time before the British sue for peace, and German dominance is brought to the European continent.

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I'll do more of this scenario, probably one at the end of the war and one after war, maybe in like 1925 or something lol