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The Beginning of Diesel Technology
In Rudolf Diesel's relentless pursuit, he harnessed the brilliance of the Carnot Cycle to forge an energy-efficient engine. Bismarck, astutely recognizing its potential, marshaled Diesel and a cadre of distinguished German engineers. Together, they embarked on an ambitious journey, not merely to enhance technology, but to reshape the very future of warfare itself. -
The First Prototype
In 1887, an ambitious project reached a milestone with the unveiling of the first steel prototype. In its embryonic stages, it tentatively moved, akin to a curious infant's first steps. The Kaiser fascinated and disappointed by its initial fragility, saw potential. Bolstering funding and mobilizing a larger workforce via Bismarck, he catapulted the endeavor into a formidable new phase, reshaping technology and warfare. -
Dismissal of Bismarck
After Wilhelm I and Frederick III's deaths, Emperor Wilhelm II dismissed Otto von Bismarck, leaving the visionary statesman's project abandoned. Under the new Emperor's reign, the once-promising venture languished in neglect, its potential untapped and aspirations unfulfilled. -
Berlin-Baghdad Railway Begins Construction
Amidst concerns about British and French blockades, Germany struck a pivotal deal with the Ottoman Empire. Their collaboration birthed an ambitious railway, stretching from Berlin to Baghdad and extending further into Kuwait, ensuring secure access to vital ports. -
Second War of the Pacific
Peru and Bolivia, nursing grievances from their prior defeat to Chile, forged an alliance. United in their resolve to reclaim lost territory, they launched an attack on Chile. Despite unsuccessful peace negotiations with Bolivia, both nations officially declared war on Chile, escalating their long-standing animosity. -
Paraguayan Intervention in the Second War of the Pacific
The enduring Chaco region dispute between Paraguay and Bolivia found its opportune moment amid the ongoing conflict. Paraguay seized the chance to assert its territorial claims, intensifying tensions in the already volatile region. -
Chile and Paraguay win the Second War of the Pacific
Following another triumph against Peru and Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay reaped substantial rewards. Chile instituted a demilitarized zone (DMZ) for both Peru and Bolivia and compelled both nations to pay reparations to both Chile and Paraguay. Additionally, Paraguay secured a firm grip on the Chaco Region of Bolivia, consolidating its territorial gains. -
The First Experimental Mechanized Unit is Made
Alfred von Schlieffen, with keen foresight, initiated an Experimental Division within the German Imperial Army, harnessing cutting-edge technology. Witnessing the technology firsthand, he hailed it as "earth-shattering" and "The key to empire longevity." Mere weeks before an injury forced his departure as Chief of the German General Staff, Schlieffen greenlit the project. His enthusiasm revitalized the endeavor, even as Wilhelm's interest waned. -
Peru and Bolvia Fall to Radical Nationalist Factions
With their defeat in the Second Pacific War Peru and Bolivia were torn part internally by multiple factions across the political spectrum - in the end, it would be ultranationalist elements that would come out on top. The republics died and new National Republics were formed. -
The Ford Model T is Released
At this point, the public is familiar with both the Ford Model T and the Diesel Engine. However, a hidden history reveals that the Ford Model T was initially designed for experimental purposes to test the feasibility of Diesel Engines in vehicles. While the Diesel Engine underwent trials within the Model T chassis, it was not yet ready for broader use. Nonetheless, these experiments played a pivotal role in advancing early Diesel technology. -
League for an Independent America Established
Peru and Bolivia after their embarrassing defeat against Chile and Paraguay fell into revolution, nationalism, and infighting among their peoples in their separate nations. Once a clear course was shown, a course towards nationalism, the two states forged a bond in the form of an Alliance with the express goal of establishing a free and independent America without the shackles of leftism, foreign influence, and corruption. -
Disaster in Development
Unprecedented Diesel tech progress yielded a tragic twist. Rudolf Diesel's demise, officially linked to a London conference trip, concealed a darker truth. An uncontrollable Automata Intelligence (AI) dealt the fatal blow, shattering his skull. His burial, unmarked, shrouded the grim episode. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The match that ignited the powderkeg of the Balkans, the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist - may god help Europe. -
The End of Dedicated Diesel Development
War loomed as Austria issued unyielding demands to Serbia, prompting alliances to rally against Austria, Germany, and the Ottomans. Amidst the turmoil, the Diesel Technology Project suffered budget cuts, and numerous engineers were reassigned to support the war effort. However, a select few remained, dedicated to advancing the project amid the advancing war. -
Ottoman Empire Side with the Central Powers
Carrying out a surprise attack on the Russian Black Sea Coast, the Ottoman Empire joined the war on the side of the central powers. -
Proclamation of a New Chinese Empire
Yuan Shikai, President of the Republic of China, controversially assumed the title of Hongxian Emperor, establishing a new monarchy with himself at the helm. This move starkly contradicted the Republican ideals that had taken root in the new China, resulting in widespread public disapproval as he ascended to the imperial throne. -
The National Protection War
Yuan Shikai's ascent to the Hongxian Emperor's throne sparked a revolt across much of southwest China. -
Red Battalions Remain Active
Carranza's government proved ineffective in disarming the Red Battalions, resulting in their continued prominence within the capital city. Eventually, they evolved into an insurgent force, actively challenging Carranza's government. -
Easter Uprising
The fair Isle of Ireland bore witness to the fury of an oppressed populace, as Britain grappled with a swift uprising. This marked the onset of a turbulent and protracted history of violence in the British Isles. -
Unleashing of Diesel Horrors
The Battle of the Somme was a harrowing ordeal, with over a million lives lost on the front lines. This cataclysmic clash unleashed unprecedented havoc. Under mounting pressure from his military advisors, the Kaiser greenlit the secret project. To his astonishment, the project yielded remarkable results, causing the French and British forces to suffer a resounding defeat and retreat. -
News of the Somme Reaches London
The chaos of the rout left London uninformed for several weeks about the German innovation. When reports finally arrived, images of colossal metal behemoths and agile suits of armor, unhampered by movement constraints, seized the attention of Parliament. -
Beiyang Government Restored
With the demise of the Hongxian Emperor, who was arrested and subsequently executed by republican forces, a new government emerged. Promising future elections, China's prospects of transitioning into a republic appeared more promising than ever before. -
Woodrow Wilson Reaffirms Neutrality
Despite fervent public support in the United States for entering the war against Germany, Woodrow Wilson understood the potential calamity it would bring. The Entente's plight, evident after the Battle of the Somme, rendered U.S. entry seemingly futile and ill-timed. -
Russia Descends into Civil War
Amidst a plummeting popularity for the Tsar, a crumbling war effort, and substantial areas under occupation by the Central Powers, Russia succumbed to its breaking point. A civil war engulfed the vast empire, with a Communist Faction, eventually known as the Soviet Union, gaining control in the western reaches of Russia. Simultaneously, a blend of anti-communist factions arose, attempting to preserve the fading "former glory" of the fallen empire. -
Fall of Paris
The fall of Paris marked the catastrophic collapse of France's ability to resist the German invaders. France found itself entirely occupied, and an armistice was inked between the two nations, halting hostilities. The world now awaited the British response, standing at the precipice of either continued conflict or a pursuit of peace. -
First Arab Revolt Crushed
The relentless advance of the German Mechanised Army, driven by ever-evolving Diesel technology, quashed the First Arab Revolt within the Ottoman Empire. A formidable presence emerged in the form of the up-and-coming Captain Erwin Rommel, who harnessed the power of Diesel technology to pioneer intricate infiltration tactics, destined to become the renowned "Blitzkrieg." -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Amidst Russia's civil strife, the erstwhile government lay hidden, possibly in Siberia. The Soviet regime held sway over pivotal Russian territories bordering Germany. To realize the ambitions of the Septemberprogramm, a treaty, signed on March 18, 1918, relinquished substantial Russian lands to German control, effectively concluding the Eastern Front, albeit temporarily. -
The Treaty of Versailles
In a Versailles railcar, Germany imposed its terms of peace: territories seized, colonies absorbed into a new Mittleafrika, and the French Republic on the brink of shattering as we knew it. -
Berlin-Baghdad Railway is Completed
The coveted Berlin-Baghdad Railway, realized through the gradual integration of Diesel Technology into civilian sectors of the German Empire, now stands complete. This achievement not only facilitated direct transport of oil and gas to the capital but also heralded the establishment of a new Asian trade port for the Germans. -
Treaty of London
The empire where the sun never set found its capital shrouded in darkness. The German Empire had dispatched airborne warships over the capital, resulting in a tense standoff. After two hours, the British surrendered, ultimately signing the Treaty of London. -
Parliament Collapses, Elections Called
On Christmas Day, Parliament crumbled under the turmoil of German warships hovering ominously overhead, tearing at the fabric of the once-mighty British Empire. The ensuing chaos forced snap elections, ushering in a new era—the Labour Regime. As the sole party willing to adopt a staunch anti-German stance, they clinched victory. However, they had to tread carefully, knowing that appeasing the Germans was still a necessity to avert another catastrophic aerial assault on London. -
Irish Independence War
1st Dáil Éireann is held, including all SF people elected in the 1919 election, on the same day the first shots of the Irish Independence war occur in rural Cork. -
Treaty of Belgrade
By the war's end, Serbia had been long incapacitated. However, a separate peace was necessary to ensure they never posed a threat to Austria-Hungary again. Serbia faced significant limitations, with concessions granted to Cisleithania and Bulgaria. The independent Principality of Montenegro, although promised sovereignty, was bound by an agreement to never reunite with Serbia. -
James Middleton Cox is Elected US President
Wilson's staunch neutrality stance in 1917 spared the USA from inestimable loss in both lives and prestige. Once news, videos, and images of the war and German innovations reached American headlines, public sentiment swung decidedly in favor of the Democratic Party. This shift culminated in a resounding victory for James Middleton Cox. -
German Imperial Army Coup
Amid the war, the German Imperial Army, led by Paul von Hindenberg, wielded significant influence over the German Empire. After the first elections since 1912, the Army ousted the elected government, establishing a military regime. The Chief of the General Staff became the de facto leader, while the Kaiser remained a symbolic figurehead. The Army's popularity, owing to their wartime success, facilitated a smooth takeover. -
Sun-Yat Sen Elected President of China
History witnessed a momentous event as, for the first time, a president assumed leadership over a (largely) united China. Sun Yat-Sen, propelled by a united front against the late Yuan Shikai, was elected as the President of China, marking a significant milestone in the nation's history. -
Second Arab Revolt
Following Ottoman triumph over the Entente, heightened tensions triggered a Second Arab Revolt. Spanning Syria, Iraq, Hijaz, Yemen, Suez Canal, and Sinai, this widespread uprising challenged Ottoman rule. Once again, the Germans came to their "allies'" aid, securing the Berlin-Baghdad Railway, establishing Oil Fields in Iraq, and controlling the Suez. Despite tenacious Arab resistance, the German intervention proved decisive, quelling the revolt. -
German Intervention in the Russian Civil War
Amid the Russian Civil War, the Germans, seeing the Soviets' trust in the Brest-Litovsk treaty as a blunder, intervened, reigniting the Eastern Front. With superior weaponry, they shattered Soviet resistance. This led to the Soviet collapse and a pro-German regime in St. Petersburg. -
First British Automaton is Revealed
After years of development, a groundbreaking British Army Automaton was unveiled, narrowing the technological gap with the German Imperial Mechanised Army. This development heralded a new era, spreading Diesel Technology globally and eroding German technological dominance. -
Ceasefire called in Ireland
Some minor talks between London and De Valera have brought about a ceasefire with the hopes a comprehensive peace plan can be implemented. -
Anglo-Irish talks begin
The war in Ireland has been bloody, De Valera attempts to bring about a united, independent Ireland through diplomatic means to end the bloodshed and finally free Ireland. The UK is open to the idea but the talks are heated with the blood having been spilt leaving the air tense as the talks continue. -
Anglo-Irish Talks Fail
With so many lives lost and an unwillingness for either side to back down from their demands, Gavan Duffy puts his foot down and ends the talks restarting the war. -
Donbass Industrial Zone
Amid rising demand for steel and coal vital to the expansive German Empire, a military decree claimed the Donbass for a "Donbass Industrial Zone." Ukraine had no say as the German Imperial Army took control, securing crucial resources. -
Shandong Incident
A (staged) incident near Kiautschou Bay Leased Territory, resulting in 3 German citizen deaths, became the pretext for the full occupation of the Shandong Peninsula. After a rapid takeover and another unequal treaty signing, Germany formed the Shandong Mining and Rail Company. Its mission: to bolster the existing mining and railroad infrastructure, supporting the German Imperial Mechanised Army's insatiable demand for raw materials and funds to sustain its vast operations. -
Occupation of Sevastopol
To safeguard the exports from the Donbass Industrial Zone, the German Imperial Mechanised Army occupied Sevastopol and the Kertsch Strait. Unfortunately, Ukraine had no voice in these actions, as the Germans prioritized their strategic interests. -
Cristeros War Begins
In reaction to the enforcement of secularist and anticlerical provisions within the 1917 Constitution, numerous religious factions joined forces in what resembled a theater of war. They united against what they perceived as the corrupt Mexican nation. -
Sun Yat-Sen Dies, Eugene Chen Rises
After the passing of Sun Yat-Sen, Eugene Chen, a relatively less-known figure within the KMT, emerged as a prominent leader. His unique ability to bridge the gap between the left and right factions, coupled with extensive international political connections, positioned him as the ideal candidate to rescue the struggling republic. -
"Peace" in Ireland
De Valera is dead, Cathal Brugha is dead and the war has tappered off. While not treaty has been signed and no agreements made there is a "ceasefire" on the front. Britain maintains control over a good portion of Ireland but a "Free Ireland" in the Interior lives on. While Free Ireland is active across the Isle it is only in a portion of Ireland they fully govern. -
Bloody Monday
A seemingly ordinary Monday took a grim turn as the streets of London bore witness to bloodshed. The day began with a gathering of Fascists, primarily composed of members of the burgeoning British Fascisti, protesting what they saw as the "feeble nature of the British Government." In response, Anti-fascists, largely consisting of members from the growing Communist Party of Great Britain, organized a counter-protest. The clash led to 100 lives lost, leaving a lasting scar on the city's history. -
Second Mexican Revolution
Following the initial setback in the first Revolution, a second spark ignited a renewed determination to overthrow Mexico's oppressive rulers. The Zapatistas, armed with ample support from the French Commune, launched a fresh war against the Mexican Government. -
French Communal Uprising
Following a defaulted payment by the French Republic, the G.I.M.A. occupied Northeast France, extracting goods in lieu of payment. This ignited a revolution, with Marxists, who had been gaining popularity for years, overthrowing the French Republic, sending shockwaves across Europe. The German occupation ended abruptly when the Marxists unveiled French Diesel Technology used to push out the G.I.M.A. -
Italian Civil War
Following a failed parliamentary election, communist sympathisers and agitators flooding into Italy from the rise of the French Communes Italy has Devolved into a bloody civil war. The Rump Kingdom was rapidly pushed out from the developed industrialized north into the agrarian and undeveloped south where they would fight for multiple years supported by their former enemies in Berlin and Vienna while the communists received ample support from Paris. -
The Shanghai Crisis
Shanghai, a densely populated city within fractured China, had long been a coveted port by Japan. However, it fell under the sphere of the Shangdong Mining and Rail Company. Ignoring repeated warnings, Japanese Zaibatsu initiated a phase of corporate espionage and sabotage against the company, intensifying tensions in the region. -
Mexico City Falls to Revolutionaries
The Red Battalions, in exchange for the Zapatistas redirecting themselves away from being a purely agrarian-focused revolutionary group, assisted in the seizure and occupation of the capital of the falling Mexican Government. -
US Citizens Form the Lincoln Battalion
As the civil war in Mexico raged on, certain segments of US society gravitated towards leftist ideologies, harboring a deep-seated animosity towards the US government's stance on the ongoing conflict. A volunteer unit, known as the Lincoln Battalion, threw their support behind the Liberation Army of the South. They joined forces with the Zapatistas and the Red Battalions in their struggle against the Mexican government. -
Beijing Conference
In a bid to mitigate the escalating Eastern China Crisis between Japan and Germany, the British Empire intervened as a mediator. A conference, jointly agreed upon by the three parties and the Beiyang Government, resulted in the establishment of the G-A-J Concession Cities and the Three Provincial Authority. These entities became the new arenas for German, Japanese, and British companies to operate within China. -
Gandhi is Killed
Gandhi, the pacifist unifying figure of the INC against British rule, met a tragic end at the hands of a British soldier. After enduring hours of captivity and torture, he was discovered lifeless in a shallow grave. This gruesome incident ignited widespread violence across the subcontinent, with various groups targeting their occupiers. The INC, in response, began rallying its forces for a full-scale revolution, with a planned launch exactly one year after Gandhi's untimely demise. -
Occupation of Tianjin
Germany's sudden and unauthorized occupation of Tianjin occurred during the ongoing conflict between the National Revolutionary Bloc and the Sichuan Clique, supported by the Beiyang Government. This brazen move significantly impacted the war, causing Sichuan to lose a substantial portion of its territory. -
Establishment of the Katanga Extraction Zone
To maintain their dominance in the face of emerging rivals, the German Imperial Mechanised Army seized control of the Katanga region within the German Congo of Mittleafrika. Now directly occupied by the GIMA, the local population endured heightened oppression and near-slave-like conditions as valuable metals and resources were extracted, exacting a heavy toll in lives. -
The Collapse of British Rule in India
The British rule in India, once strained and teetering on the brink of war, finally succumbed to the mounting pressure. Garrisons throughout the Raj were overrun by various affiliated groups, all united in their aim to expel the British and establish a new state with their own people at the helm of power. -
Afghanistan Invades the Raj
Amid the ongoing collapse and the fragmentation of the western territories of the Raj into regionalism and warlordism, Afghanistan seized the moment to expand eastward. While they did not achieve all their territorial ambitions, they significantly extended their burgeoning empire. -
The Argentinean Civil War
In late December, General José Félix Uriburu, with backing from the Nacionalistas—a far-right nationalist and traditionalist movement—staged a coup against President Hipólito Yrigoyen. Uriburu accused Yrigoyen of posing a leftist threat to the nation. However, this move deeply infuriated Yrigoyen's supporters, prompting them to mount a counter-coup. Though unsuccessful, it galvanized Yrigoyen's followers, the Radical Republicans, to take up arms against Uriburu and the Nacionalistas. -
The Russian National Rebirth
In the occupied cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Russian people endured the relentless plundering by the German oppressors. But the spirit of resistance smoldered, and a new flame of revolution erupted—an uprising that was uniquely Russian in character, a NATIONAL revolution. With a strategic application of diesel technology acquired from other nations or wrested from the Germans, Russian forces reclaimed Moscow from the grasp of their oppressors, heralding the dawn of a reborn Russia. -
The Edge of a Civil War
Pyotr Shabelsky-Bork, the leader of the National Revolution, lay dead, martyred by a German agent's hand. The absence of a clear successor plunged Russia into chaos. Eastern generals vied for leadership, while the western front, fearing German intervention, anxiously watched for any signs of of the Hun. -
Warsaw Uprising
In the heart of Poland, the vibrant city of Warsaw, a powerful wave of resistance surged through the Polish population—a surprising and unexpected uprising that shattered the perception of Polish subservience. Witnessing their Russian counterparts in the east successfully oust the Germans from their land, the Poles found inspiration and determination. They rose with a resounding cry, driven by the belief that they too could reclaim their homeland from German control. -
Japan Attacks Russia
During the National Revolution, the founding of multiple warlord states in the East and clashing in the heart of Rrussia - Japan took the chance to strike at Russia and carve out a slice of the rotten corpse. Ignoring the Treaty of Portsmouth and German Demands to leave the island alone Japan took it all for herself and striked at the far east directly occupying Vladivostok for a time. -
Ivan Ilyin Rallies Support
From his time within the Russian Republic as it served the Germans to today, Ivan has been a strange figure. While showing evidence of his resistance agains the German occupiers, he was still all too happy to serve with to position himself in a comfortably and lavish life - Still he proved himself during the National Revolution and has begun to rally support for himself to be the New Leader. -
Sergei Mironovich Kirov Contests Ivan Ilyin
A charismatic figure and leader in his own right, Sergei worked within the Republic against the Germans just as Ivan did - however, he was greatly different in the fact that he was a Marxist. Taking the chance to rally an anti-Ilyin faction in dismantling Russia - things are seemingly pushing towards civil war yet again. -
Clashes in Moscow
As the Marxist faction under Kirov attempted to violently take power in Moscow, Nationalists under Ilyin fought back! Routing the Marxist for the time clashing continued in the coming hours. -
Kirov Captures the Kremlin
Kirov, while initially beaten back, has successfully taken over the Kremlin and with it the seat of power. Ilyin and his forces were pushed out of Moscow declaring a complete and total war against socialism. -
Kirov Assassinated
Kirov lay dead in the streets and the Kremlin was recaptured after a 13-day battle for Moscow erupted. The already wartorn country of Russia still trying to heal itself from the Civil war and German occupation once more got a taste of war as Nationalists and Marxists fought for the future of Russia in her precious city. -
The End of the Autonomy of Poland
Following the suppression of the Warsaw Uprising and the annexation of border regions, Poland's autonomy was systematically erased, as it became a deeply integrated part of Germany and its Mitteleuropa framework.. -
Rebirthed Russian Republic Declared
Ilyin issued a proclamation to Russia and the world, declaring Russia's rebirth after years of conflict with the Bolshevik menace that aimed to destabilize its future. On the dawn of the new year in 1932, Ilyin declared war against Bolshevik ideology and pledged that Russia would stand as a bulwark against this perceived threat. In the wake of his address, Marxists were observed fleeing, seeking refuge in other nations or departing for the United States as tensions escalated. -
Deal made with Russian Warlords
In a bold move, Ilyin gave into much of the demands of warlords beyond the Urals - giving them near unfettered dominion over their claimed territories so long as they claim support for himself and his regime. -
End of the Italian Civil War
The Communists reign supreme in Italy with the Kingdom being destroyed and sent to the annals of history. This victory wouldn't have been possible without france and their support is seen throughout Italy from the army being entirely armed by French kit and the economy being almost entirely tied to the communes. -
A Second Portsmouth
Japan again showed her might and pushed Russia to the negotiation table - this time without the oversight of the overbearing Americans who gladly enjoyed their splendid Isolation. After months of clashes and Russia retaking Vladivostok - the deal came down to giving the Zaibatsu and by extension all of Japan economic access to the Far East with docking rights and officially handing over the whole of Sakhalin to Japan.