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The Central European War was a major war in the European continent that spanned from March 4, 2023, until September 27 of that same year. The war was originally called the Austro-German War until it evolved and spread to the Balkans when Austria-Hungary declared war on Yugoslavia.
The war happened right after the German Civil War had concluded with an armistice whereby a coalition of ruling governments would rule Germany as a compromise not to continue further bloodshed. With the fall of the GDR, the pro-Kaiser coalition and the fascists agreed to establish a joint-governing body where political powers are shared. This was not welcomed by Austria-Hungary, who, still sees the fascists in power, as a threat despite the return of the Kaiser and speculation of the fascists' defeat in the upcoming elections.
Things escalated further when Austria-Hungary deployed troops along the German border, the German Empire responded the same; a heated exchange of insults was thrown, and finally, on March 4, 2023, Austria-Hungary declared war.
1. Origins
2. Declaration of War
3. Invasion of Yugoslsvia
4. War on Two Fronts
5. Aftermath
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The origins of the war had its roots in the aftermath of the German Civil War, a civil conflict in Germany with various political groups like the pro-Kaiser coalitions, fascists, and communists as well as international volunteers that fought on which side they chose.
The signing of the armistice halted the bloodshed and resulted in Germany being ruled by the shared powers of each faction. However, after a car bomb incident that resulted in the death of the Kaiser, the fascist and GDR leader, all hell broke loose once more as the already critical state of the relationship between the three factions was growing in distrust, which perhaps did not exist.
The German Civil War put Germans against Germans for political power, it was also the origin of the events which would affect Europe in the following years to come.
The civil conflict in Germany continued henceforth and was speculated to even resume after the armistice. The pro-Kaiser militia groups, including the remaining Yugoslav volunteer army in coalition with the Kaiser loyalist Wehrmacht, resurfaced and continued fighting the warring factions. News of violence broke out in Germany nationwide and violence erupted in major cities.
Later, it was revealed that Frau Ilse Hirsch, the leader of the fascist faction, is peacefully residing at Humboldt Universität in Berlin. Many claimed it was the fascists who revived the conflict, but it was later revealed to be, quite shockingly, false as there was no evidence for that part of the matter. However, it was later revealed it was planned by the Wehrmacht to usurp power and eradicate the reds. The fascists were ordered not to fire at the Wehrmacht, Landwehr, reconnaissance units, as well as the international volunteer army to avoid further bloodshed.
Much sooner, news broke out that the conflict in Germany resumed and international aid has returned to Germany. In Yugoslavia, Gen. Malešević once again sent a telegram to the new German Kaiser for full military intervention which was soon granted via access through Austria and airdrop. Three days later, the Yugoslav Federal Air Force entered the German airspace and began deploying troops airborne in notable cities. The YFA en route from Austria arrived two days later.
American and Canadian navy bombings in the north secured Allied control from the communists while the French secured Saarland and the Western portion of Germany and the Yugoslav Federal Army mainly shook GDR troops in Bavaria and the Yugoslav Volunteer Army largely contributing to the Wehrmacht's victory in the north. The YFA also began pushing northwards to secure the border near the fascist-controlled Brandenburg border in case the fascists openly attacked.
As international troops began returning to their homes, as well as creating a treaty to dissolve the GDR, the people of Germany celebrated the end of the civil war which tore the country apart. However, the new Kaiser of Germany Otto von Bismarck had a heated debate with Frau Ilse Hirsch over the course of Germany's future political landscape. Eventually, the two factions had successfully agreed to a compromise; the fascists would be allowed to govern only if they agree to a multi-party system in which they should be voted legally and at the expense of the return of the German Monarchy, which sought to rule under a constitutional type of Monarchy.
This, however, was not taken seriously and favorably by other nations such as Austria-Hungary who wanted the total removal of the fascists from power.
When Austria-Hungary issued a declaration of war against the German Empire, Wehrmacht troops quickly mobilized throughout Germany's border with Austria.
The result of the treaty regarding a joint government headed by Frau Ilse Hirsch and Kaiser Bismarck came as a surprise to some nations after the German Civil War as they were expecting a total eradication of all the extreme factions. Among those nations were Austria-Hungary and Yugoslavia. Austrian Kaiser Francis expressed his anger and resentment that the fascists had remained in power and actually called for the resume of hostilities to eradicate the remaining opposition. In Yugoslavia, however, Gen. Malešević condemned Frau Ilse Hirsch but congratulated the new Kaiser after the hostilities ceased. Despite the official condemnation, Yugoslavia returned to establish trade agreements with Germany while Austria-Hungary did not.
By late February 2023, Kaiser Francis of Austria demanded the expulsion of fascists from power and called the government of Germany fascist. Despite the fascists' still having somewhat control over the government, Germany has since now a Constitutional Monarchy with political parties allowed to participate. Kaiser Bismarck condemned the threat portrayed by Austria-Hungary which has since evolved into tense war threats.
In one private call between the Kaisers of the two nations, Kaiser Francis threatened to invade Germany while Kaiser Otto Bismarck further insulted him and his nation as incompetent. Within twelve hours after their last call, Austria-Hungary mobilized troops near their border with Germany. Kaiser Bismarck further condemned Austria, while the latter only added more troops and demanded the extradition of the fascists from power. In total, 14 Austrian divisions coming home from Bavaria and another 10 divisions stationed in Czechia have been redeployed from their garrisons near the German border.
The German Kaiser rejected his government as being fascist and as such prepared for a military showdown with Austria-Hungary. On March 4, 2023, after days of mobilization threats, Austria-Hungary declared war on the German Empire. Austrian troops began crossing Bavaria and began bombardment of some cities. However, the Wehrmacht came prepared and brought fierce resistance to the Austrians. Later, news broke out internationally about the sudden Austrian declaration of war; nations from all over the world condemned the actions perpetrated by Austria-Hungary.
The Austro-German War, as everyone called it, was the war that will determine the outcome and geopolitics of Central Europe.
Feeling the threat of Austria-Hungary, the Yugoslav Federal Army was quickly amassed in YFR Slovenia and YFR Croatia. A few days later, Austria-Hungary declares war on Yugoslavia after brief tensions between the two countries borders.
A week since the Austrian invasion of Germany, Yugoslavia has expressed condemnation to Kaiser Francis of Austria for the unjustified invasion of the German Empire. Gen. Malešević almost immediately cut ties with Austria-Hungary as well as suspending the Good Neighbor Policy initiated by him years prior. All trade agreements would also be halted and an economic sanction was put into place. All relations with Austria-Hungary would be suspended until the end of the war
Moreover, Gen. Malešević previously revealed he had grudges against Kaiser Francis even before the war as the latter was known to openly oppress the Slavic minority cultures of the Czech and Slovak populations. The oppressed Slavs in Austria-Hungary now living in Yugoslavia expressed discontent and negative attitudes toward Kaiser Francis and his discriminatory policies.
Gen. Malešević decided to pursue a neutral and non-intervention policy during the war but has slightly shown support for Germany. Things escalated further when Germany ordered an ICBM from Yugoslavia, to which the latter agreed and was shipped via France; Vianna was struck by an ICBM a few weeks later. Kaiser Francis assumed Yugoslavia and Germany were working together, after Yugoslavia stationed troops near Austria-Hungary's border, the Kaiser became more deluded and paranoid. Kaiser Francis then laid claims to Slovenia and Croatia, both of whom were former territories of Austria-Hungary, this came to intense bickering between the leaders of Yugoslavia and Austria-Hungary, to which Yugoslavia's President, Gen. Malešević, sent a telegram personally to Kaiser Francis that wrote "Go to hell, Alpine scum" after the Austrian Kaiser threatened to exterminate the Southern Slavs.
On early April 2023, Austria-Hungary declared war on Yugoslavia. Kaiser Francis was adamant about annexing Slovenia and Croatia as well as the reasoning that the Serbs were to blame for the former Kaiser Franz Ferdinand. Almost immediately, Gen. Malešević was awoken from his slumber and responded to the declaration of war as a "treachery at its finest". Yugoslavia's National Salvation Front, the ruling junta in government, rallied the people and expressed anger toward Austrian aggression.
Many Yugoslavians feared an Austrian victory would mean the extermination of the Slavic culture and identity of Yugoslavia, and as such vowed to fight against the warmongering Austrians. After the declaration of war, a Yugoslav ICBM was ordered to hit Győr, Kaiser Francis' 2nd and temporary capital after Vienna was hit by an ICBM. The Austro-German War has now evolved as the Central European War.
While Austria opened a new front to the south, many resources and troops in Czechia were redeployed southwards to face the Yugoslav Federal Army with the combination of several united Yugoslav nationalist groups like the Bosniaks and Serbs as well as the Slovene and Croat militias.
The Wehrmacht began threading to Czechia with the assistance of the Czech Legion, a secessionist group, to liberate Czechia from Austria's oppression; fierce battles in Western Austria proper led to German victory, cutting Austria's supply lines in those territories. Meanwhile, the YFA stationed in Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia bordering Austria-Hungary advanced. Troops from Croatia entered Southern Hungary and troops from Serbia marched towards Transylvania.
When Germany sieged Prague, it became clear that Austria-Hungary's two-front war was a disastrous and irreversible event.
German Gebirgsjäger stationed in Switzerland pushed through Tyrol with the assistance of the French, and Austrian troops withdrew from Voralberg and Tyrol to Trentino Alto Adige. More Austro-Hungarian troops from the German Front were redeployed in Prague to suppress the Czech revolts, further reducing Austria's defense on their west front as the Wehrmacht smashed through their front lines.
In the South, the YFA, with the assistance of the superior Yugoslav Federal Air Force, made their way through Southern Austria and achieved many strides in Southern Hungary. However, an unsuspecting Austrian division managed to cut past the YFA and advanced through Slovenia, where they were met with Slovene militias as well as a few YFA troops who remained in the area. Yugoslavia also funded the Czech Legion as well as several Hungarian and Romanian secessionist movements just to further destabilize Austria-Hungary. With heavy support from the Yugoslav Federal Air Force, YFA troops besieged a stripline of Western Romania which cut off any supply lines from Hungary. The Adriatic Sea was blockaded to prevent goods to come to Austria.
Austrian troops had withdrawn from South Tyrol and Transylvania in the face of intense opposition from the Yugoslav Federal Army, giving way for the German and French troops to secure the remaining parts of Austria's west front. Retreating Austrian troops were reinforced in Slovenia, where the YFR Slovenia was decisively occupied. However, they were met with opposition from the five Yugoslav tank divisions but were forced to retreat to YFR Croatia. The Landwehr was resupplied to prepare for the occupation of Croatia.
The Yugoslav Federal Army combined with several nationalist Bosniak and Serb groups, seized control of Transylvania after Austrian troops abandoned the region; all YFA troops in Transylvania were redeployed in Eastern Hungary, where they will link up with the troops in Hungary's south.
Meanwhile, in Slovenia, Austrian troops advancing to YFR Croatia were met with fierce bombardment from the Yugoslav Federal Air Force as well as guerilla warfare from the Slovene militias. After the combined German, French, and Yugoslav armies occupied much of Austria, Austrian troops in Slovenia were isolated and cut off. three divisions of the YFA were sent back to Slovenia for recapturing. Austrian troops in Slovenia finally capitulated after an intense attack from the Slovene militias, YFA, and the Yugoslav Federal Air Force.
As German troops sieged Vienna, the French Republic, Polanas, and Canada made an official declaration of war to Austria-Hungary. The Yugoslav Federal Army with assistance from the Bosniak and Serb nationalists, as well as the Hungarian guerillas, encroached on Hungary's north bringing the downfall of Hungary. The Wehrmacht continued to push the Austrians out of Czechia, with heavy reliance on tank divisions, the Wehrmacht occupied Czechia.
Facing a multiple-front war, Austria-Hungary unconditionally surrendered.
After the surrender of Austria-Hungary, the geopolitical situation in Europe drastically changed. The German Empire and the French Republic re-emerged as a Great Power while Yugoslavia was further legitimized as being Europe's regional power that has shocked everyone that it managed to defeat another power. After the Central European War, Germany, France, and Yugoslavia emerged as one of the world's most influential nations.
Germany wrote a series of treaties that Austria-Hungary should and must abide by, failing the latter to follow the demands would result in the total obliteration of the Austro-Hungarian state. In that treaty, Austria-Hungary would have 20% of its territory partitioned, giving war reparations to 3rd party participants, as well as abdicating Kaiser Francis and establishing a Republic, as well as having Kaiser Francis put to trial in Yugoslavia.
During the brief military occupation of Austria-Hungary, each occupational zone was treated differently depending on which occupier they were subjected to. In the German zone, Austrians were treated better because they were still considered as Germanic, and the Czechs were given more freedom under the orders of Kaiser Otto Bismarck. In the Yugoslav zone, the Hungarians were treated way more so than the Austrians because the Hungarians also had a grudge against the Austrians. The same can be said in the Polanas zone where Slovaks were prioritized.
The Ljubljana Trials ruled that Kaiser Francis is guilty of war crimes, he was later hanged live in public.
The German Empire acquired Czechia and Northern Austria, Polanas will get Slovakia, and Yugoslavia is set to annex Transylvania. Germany integrated Czechia and Northern Austria as part of its core territory, as well as Polanas to Slovakia, while Yugoslavia federalized Transylvania into several more provinces and established the Yugoslav Federal Republic of Romania.
When the military occupation of Austria-Hungary is due to end, many ethnic Hungarians and the minority Slavic populations of Austria-Hungary escaped and immigrated to neighboring Yugoslavia for a better life due to war and also better treatment since Austria has oppressed its minority ethnic groups. Most Hungarians immigrated to the newly established YFR Romania, where there exist a large minority of Hungarians; Slavs like the Czechs and Slovaks that chose to escape to Yugoslavia went to places that were largely untouched by the war: YFR Bosnia and Herzegovina, YFR Serbia, YFR Montenegro. However, problems soon rose as those places mentioned are Eastern Orthodox majorities while the incoming new Slavic immigrants are Catholics, tensions rose as the Orthodox-dominated lower regions of Yugoslavia are being undermined by the new Catholic Slavic immigrants.
During Kaiser Francis' trial, his trial was to be set in Belgrade. However, Gen. Malešević demanded he is trialed in Ljubljana, YFR Slovenia to face the Slovenians he harassed and oppressed during the brief occupation of the territory. In Gen. Malešević's own words, the "Great Trial" as he calls it, would not only punish Austria-Hungary but also set an example for countries threatening Yugoslavia. During Kaiser Francis' time in Ljublana, his appearance there was disdained and shunned by the Slovenes, who saw him as a genocidal maniac and a murderer of all Slavs. He was treated poorly while in prison and in one visit made by Gen. Malešević, he personally walked up to his cell and said "Looks like I got the last laugh, I better hope God sends you to hell" before laughing at him and leaving. Three days after that, Kaiser Francis' trial was televised around the world. People constantly gave him insults and derogatory words throughout the trial, even the President, Gen. Malešević, and the Vice President, Gen. Bulatović, both of whom were present during the trial, shouted at him and further threw vulgar words at him.
The victory of the German Empire and Yugoslavia changed the geopolitics of Europe, the German Empire reclaimed its status as a major power, ultimately joining the ranks of the French Republic and Eire, while Yugoslavia was further legitimized as Europe's regional power that could exert its influence with legitimacy over the next coming decades to come.
Date created: 9/23/2022
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The Great Mediterranean War was a war in the European continent and to a small extent, in Northern Europe that spanned from April 16, 2025, until June 18 of that same year.
The war was originally called the "Italo-German War" since it was only between Italy and the German Empire fighting for control over the Alps before France's, Israel's, and Yugoslavia's entry to the war on the side of Germany, which evolved into the Great Mediterranean War. The primary reasons which have led to the conflict can be traced to the aftermath of the Central European War that happened prior in which Italy demanded the repatriation of Italian collaborationists to Austria-Hungary for their acts in the occupation of the Yugoslav Federal Republic of Slovenia. Germany, meanwhile, had agreed to return them, but a few remained. This resulted in consequences undertaken since then.
The problem evolved soon as Italy laid claims to Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. As both countries mobilized their troops, Italy declared war on April 16, 2026, against the German Empire after no proper response was taken.
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The aftermath of the Central European War resulted in Austria-Hungary's partition and a formation of a Republic. Austria's Kaiser Francis was ruled guilty of his crimes committed during the war in a Yugoslavian court, he was hanged after a month. France, Germany, and Yugoslavia emerged as one the new global powers of the 21st century, and the remnants of Austria-Hungary had been dissolved by unrest which resulted in its territories either being seized or holding a referendum to join its neighboring countries.
Collaborationists, which included a number of Italians supporting Kaiser Francis in Austrian Tyrol, were found and to be scheduled for trial. The trials continued even after 2023 which saw significant overseas escapees trying to escape justice for the war crimes committed by Austria's imperial government.
In the aftermath of the war, collaborationists were hunted down from the ends of the Earth and brought justice from the Central European War.
The hunt for collaborationists continued after each influential individual with links to Austria's military who committed acts of war crimes was found and executed. It is estimated that approximately 132,467 individuals were brought to justice and sentenced to death.
When the new Italian government saw the number of Italians wanted for their participation in Kaiser Francis' plan to eliminate innocent civilians of enemy nations, most especially the Slavs, the Italian government requested Germany to hand over the Italian collaborationists for them to be tried on Italian court. Moreover, the Italians responded with brute force should the deal with Germany not takes seriously.
After the sudden demand made by Italy in February 2025, the German government was debating whether to hand over the Italian collaborationists to Italy where they can be properly tried. However, problems soon arose as the possibility that those collaborationists were to be set free by the new Italian government, ultimately making them escape justice.
All negotiations with Italy failed, and the German government was forced to return those Italians home. However, a few collaborationists had been forced to remain in Germany which resulted in a backlash from the Italian government. Disagreements further escalated in the subsequent weeks after negotiations, which further sparked protests in both nations internally.
Meanwhile, in Yugoslavia, the new Italian government has been increasingly eying on the Yugoslav federal subjects of Slovenia and Croatia, the latter of whom (Slovenia) was recently affected by Austria's temporary and failed occupation. Three weeks later, Italy was seen rearming and initiating military exercises near Yugoslavia's border. The problem got worse when the Slovene minority in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Province was rounded up and arrested, which resulted in Yugoslavia's protest against such actions.
Tensions soon rose but escalation is not quite high unlike between Italy and Germany.
Military Presence in the Italo-German Border
As Germany keeps dodging Italy's demands, the Italo-German border had been kept in observance by the Italian government.
With Germany unwilling to negotiate with the Italians further, the aggressive Italian government sent troops to the German border, with the former doing the same the day after. The situation only grew worse, however, when Italy pushed to claim Austrian Tyrol from Germany as well as extending claims to Switzerland and Austria later on.
Italy's northern region has begun to militarize following Germany's confirmed unwillingness to comply with Italy's demands for the repatriation of the remaining Italian collaborationists. Moreover, the aggressive stance of the Italian government attracted the attention of France, which had long before wanted to claim Corsica and Sardinia and had thus found the perfect excuse to side against Italy.
Italy's repeated aggressive behavior has made Gen. Malešević of Yugoslavia suspend the Good Neighbor Policy towards Italy and halt all trade and economic assistance. This only made the situation worse as Italy became isolated by pressure from international bodies. However, Italy's aggressive stance did not back down.
In early February, the Italian and German divisions stationed in the Italo-german border near Switzerland began a border dispute when an Italian regiment unintentionally crossed the German border, causing outrage from the other side. War threats from France and Polanas were telegrammed to the Italian government, which the latter eventually backed down and sued for peace.
Soon afterward, tensions backed down, at least for now. Novatava has threatened to expel Italy from the Southeastern European Alliance and economic assistance from Yugoslavia remained in place until formal validation of non-aggression can be considered. So far, none succeeded.
The naval blockade by Eire in the North Sea, English Channel, and the Mediterranean Sea further exacerbated the events leading to war.
A month has passed since. While tensions had died down, Italy's aggressive behavior was by no means changed. European nations began worrying about the recent rearmament and remilitarization of the Italo-German border by Italy after renewed tensions.
Moreover, the Italian government had begun laying claims to Slovenia and Croatia, two of which were federal subjects of Yugoslavia. Two days later, Italy laid claims to Switzerland and Austria again.
In light of the threat shown by Italy, Yugoslavia responded by mobilizing troops within the border and requesting extra assistance from Novatava. It was clear to everyone a new war would happen when Italy struck a secret deal with Canada. Seeking to limit Canada's aid, Eire and France had blockaded routes coming to Europe via the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Mediterranean Sea. Within that same week, Italy also broke the non-aggression pact with Germany.
As the Alpine region continues to be militarized, Yugoslavia sent reconnaissance aircraft to monitor Italian activity. At this point, a potential Italian invasion is confirmed. However, an interesting turn of developments occurred; Canada retracted its alliance with Italy after misunderstandings and differing views, and thus, Canada sided with Germany. This act of betrayal prompted Italy to arrest Canada's 2 divisions that were already stationed in Italy.
With full pressure from the major powers, Italy was forced to back down its claims on Yugoslavia, but the Italian government has refused to abandon the German-controlled Tyrol part of Austria and has south to renew its claims on Switzerland and Austria. Italy's sudden retraction of claiming territories in Yugoslavia was seen as a cowardly move by Yugoslavia and Novatava.
On the morning of April 16, 2025, after no response from Germany regarding the last calls for negotiation and demands, the Italian government declared war on the German Empire. Almost immediately, Italy's mobilized infantry divisions moved to Switzerland and the German-controlled part of Austrian Tyrol. However, the German government quickly watched the wind and responded with pre-emptive strikes to halt the Italian advance.
Germany's supreme head of state, Frau Ilse Hirsch, has declared martial law nationwide as the onset of war is confirmed. Two hours later, the French Republic issued a declaration of war and mobilized forces aiming to capture Corsica and Sardinia. Almost 7 hours later after the start of the war, Israel joined the war on the side of Germany.
On the morning of April 16, Italian forces began mobilizing and shelling German troops with artillery after constant frustrations regarding the last calls for negotiations.
Feeling mutual pressures from different fronts, Italy attempted to offer a white peace. Germany had offered several demands from Italy for which the latter has to follow; territorial partition from belligerents who are against Italy. These demands offered by the German government were seen as treacherous and unfair, especially when the demands included Yugoslavia, whose not at war with Italy at the time, and was included in Italy's partition.
As would have been expected, the demands were rejected and Italy was prompted to continue fighting. The Wehrmacht launched an offensive targeting Belluno, Treia, Brescia, and Moderna and was led by Gen. Rommel. German troops brushed away the rarely equipped Italian soldiers of the third mechanized division and reached the northern outskirts of Cremona, after intense door-to-door fighting.
Gebirgsjäger stationed in the Swiss sector laid waste to Aosta, Sandrŕ, and Tirano using Krupp artillery ordnance, German mountaineers occupied the aforementioned towns after the Italian troops beat a hasty retreat.
Moreover, the Czech divisions under the command of General Erwin von Witzleben and his troops were stopped by the Italians outside the city of Tarvisio, Italians turned Tarviso into a Festung (fortress). Northern Italy became a hot mess after huge bombardments from the German air force. Much later, the Luftwaffe bombed Rome, Anzio, Messina, Brescia and capodistria. The air wing has destroyed oil refineries and munitions factories north of the Rome district. Columns of troops in Brescia were bombed without any mercy. Milan has fallen into the jaws of Wehrmacht, after the success of operation Green Castle.
During Operation Green Castle, the Wehrmacht freed 20,000 Canadian soldiers that were interred in the area. The Canadians cheered on their German liberators and played the Canadian anthem to signify their freedom. The freed Canadians would later join the Germans on their quest to capture the city of Milan.
Italian morale began to sag, and the Italian Army retreated from Tarvisio to Genoa. the defense of Tarvision was fierce and forced back the German mountainers and captured Sion. The Italians captured 15,000 German civilians in occupied territories who have been promptly executed, bringing the first case of war crimes committed by Italy during the war.
The skirmishes in Northern Italyresulted in a stalemate. However, despite Italian resistance, the Germans continued to push further albeit slowly. The war crimes committed by the Italians against captured Wehrmacht troops and German civilians prompted the German government to take "harsher" punishment on the Italians. The international community has caught wind of the war crimes committed by the Italian government and thus was condemned by many surrounding countries.
The Luftwaffe continued bombing the cultural and major cities of Rome, Liguria, Naples, and Bologna to wear down Italian morale and deplete their industry. At that same time, 4 naval divisions of the Kriegsmarine along with support from Israel and the Yugoslavian volunteer forces had landed in Naples, opening a new German front. The large strides made by the Wehrmacht only intensified the Italian government's mass killing of Germans.
Rome was perhaps the most bombed city throughout the war. Many cultural landmarks, save for some, were destroyed by the Luftwaffe.
Meanwhile, in the east, Yugoslavia was ever getting paranoid over the fact of a potential Italian victory that could threaten Yugoslavia's future and sovereignty. The military regime of Yugoslavia began a quiet mobilization of YFR Slovenia's border as well as planning to enter Italy's Adriatic coastline via naval invasion. Gen. Malešević made an agreement with Novatava's Iosif Ploçkwítz and ensured aid from Novatava. Moreover, Denmark has begun fortifying their border with Germany, signifying Denmark's potential inclusion in the war on the side of Germany. A day later, Gen. Malešević telegrammed Frau Ilse Hirsch about Yugoslavia's eventual declaration of war against Italy.
On May 17, 2025, the Wehrmacht was able to seize key parts of the Italian territory. After successes on the Alpine Front, Po Valley Front, Austrian Littoral Front, and the Sicily Front, Yugoslavia was prompted to quickly finish its mobilization efforts and join the war as quickly as possible. With Italians in Germany now facing discrimination due to war crimes committed by the Italian government, Yugoslavia was having the same story of events where the German community of Yugoslavia protested the Italian government, and an ethnic brawl between the Germans and Italians in Belgrade ensued. After the massive successes of the Wehrmacht, the Royal Danish army moved Four infantry divisions to the German border.
Needless to say, on the afternoon of that same day, Yugoslavia officially declared war on the Italian Republic. Gen. Malešević was pressured by the threat of Italy's aggressive stances and was forced to declare war to "finish the menace" as he would say. The President emphasized the existence of Italy's geopolitical ambitions are a threat to Yugoslavia's multi-ethnic nature comprised between Slavs and non-Slaves; anti-Italian propaganda was rampant and many ethnic nationalities within Yugoslavia had been rallied. While the Italian community was not incarcerated unlike in Germany, the military regime of Yugoslavia many times tested Italo-Yugoslavians about their allegiance.
Yugoslavia's Adriatic Sea coast was heavily militarized and constructed many bunkers and anti-aircraft guns. The navy made a huge presence all over the Adriatic Sea to prevent an Italian offensive by the sea. So far, Italian troops had not successfully crossed the Adriatic Sea due to the combined Yugoslav-Novatavan naval presence.
The Novatavan government was notified of Yugoslavia's declaration of war against Italy, the latter has requested Novatava to join the war as well but has since refused due to the pro-pacifists in the Novatavan government. With Iosif Ploçkwítz unwilling to join the war, Yugoslavia must stand with Germany and other allies as the war rages on. Novatava continued to send aid to Yugoslavia and Germany, however.
With a new front in the east opened, the Italian Republic was trapped virtually on all fronts.
Yugoslavia's MiG-29 were feared by the Italians, mostly due to bombing raids on major cities and superiority in the sky throughout the war.
The Yugoslav Federal Air Force bombarded unsuspecting Italian troops stationed in Friuli-Venezia Giulia where they were constrained by the sudden rain of bombs within their positions. 7 divisions of the Yugoslav Federal Army accompanied by an additional 3 tank divisions have begun their push to capture the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Province and eventually help the Germans fully capture Veneto. Additionally, the railguns blasted their guns at long range and helped obliterate the retreating Italian troops in the province.
More infantry divisions from all across Yugoslavia were redeployed in the YFR Slovenia to reinforce the advancing troops led by Gen. Andraž Lipovšek; the rest were redeployed on the coast to face a possible Italian naval invasion where local militias were once again formed for extra defenses. The Yugoslav Federal Air Force led by Brigadier General Nikolina Arsić bombed the city of Ancona and L'Aquila with additional bomb missions undertaken throughout Marche and Abruzzo's countryside to eliminate Italian troops. The Yugoslav Federal Navy has placed naval mines throughout the Adriatic Sea as part of the defense measures undertaken to prevent a naval invasion from Italy.
To further help the war effort, Novatava has given Yugoslavia control over 3 Novatavan divisions that were stationed in the country prior to the start of the war, Novatava was also in the process of sending the 5th Marine Brigade as an extra reinforcement alongside bomber planes.
A series of bombings toward Italian cities continued, and the Canadians reinforced the Wehrmacht by bombing Palermo and helping obliterate Italian forces. In the west, the French were locked in the Mediterranean Sea fighting the Italians for naval supremacy. The French had the upper hand but nonetheless somewhat underestimated Italian resistance. A week later, French troops liberated Sardinia and Corsica from Italy and were placed under martial law. Three days later, a referendum was held regarding Sardinia's and Corsica's choice to join France; the referendum resulted in the latter becoming French territories. However, the referendum held was heavily tampered with by the French government and Yugoslavia.
In the South, Israel sent additional forces to Sicily and Southern Italy to assist the German advance. After 2 weeks of intense fighting, Israeli troops took control of the territory and eventually linked up with the Wehrmacht. As Southern Italy loses control, the mafia gained a considerable foothold and declared a rump state. The landings in Sicily led to mass defections of Italian officers that led to a shortage of strategy ideas for the Italian Army.
The next day, the French launched Operation Sauveur, which involves French troops landing on the Italian mainland via Corsica and Sardinia. With no Italian forces available to defend the south, the Wehrmacht and Israeli forces launched an amphibious attack and march to Rome. The bombing raids that were conducted by the Yugoslav Federal Air Force as per the order from Brigadier General Nikolina Arsić destroyed most of Italy's industrial capacity in the east and obliterated all Italian defense positions which paved the way for a Yugoslavian naval landing, this paved the way for the final death knell of Italy.
With all Italian morale diminished, as well as all major defensive lines broken, Rome was wide open to the marching allied powers against Italy. German paratroopers after landing behind the gothic line, sabotaged the Italian logistics and communications and after the biggest artillery barrage of all times using Krupp guns, broke the Italian resolve on all sides. the Italians were outmaneuvered near Bologna, and 23 Italian divisions surrendered to Feldmarschall Heinz Guderian. The German troops after butchering the cream of the Italian army brushed off the Italian resistance and surrounded the Rome district from the north. The southern front is only 49 kilometers from Rome. The 21 coastal divisions of the Italian army positioned on the Adriatic coast, have lost touch with the Italian high command and are in a state of disarray.
The Italian government evacuated Rome to a discrete location after losing another major battle. Major General Rodolfo Graziano has been assigned to take control of the last remaining Italian forces against the combined alliance against Italy. French troops landed in Fiumicino and Ostia where they will march head-on to Rome; After three days, German troops entered Rome along with French troops.
The Yugoslav Federal Army successfully repelled all remaining and resisting Italian troops in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto Provinces where they linked up with the German forces. A temporary air base was established in Venice as per request by Brigadier General Nikolina Arsić for her base of operations to target multiple Italian barracks and army divisions scattered within range; 7 air divisions have been redeployed in the city with the prime target of bombarding the heavy Italian fortifications in the city of Ravenna alongside the support of the three railguns accompanied by German and Yugoslav troops to weaken the line.
The Great Mediterranean War resulted in Italy's defeat and partition, which resulted in the latter's amounting to huge debts and future consequences.
While the army group up north led by Gen. Andraž Lipovšek is busy weakening Italian defense lines, an airdrop through France led by Gen. Pásztor Rajmund had reached Rome to assist the German Imperial Army in combination with Several Yugoslav volunteer forces in the early days of the war. They were accompanied by the superior Yugoslav Federal Air Force which has struck down several Italian planes and air bases.
The combined power of the Luftwaffe and the Yugoslav Federal Air Force helped picked off the last remnants of Italian fortresses within the city, and the sheer determination of the French and Israelites had destroyed communications from the Italian high command from reaching outside the city. Rome burned for 4 straight days before the combined German-French-Yugoslavian-Israeli forces pushed through the Italian parliament. Italy surrendered unconditionally afterward, followed by Denmark, which foresaw its untimely defeat. The Great Mediterranean War was officially over on June 18, 2025.
Major cities within the German Empire, French Republic, Yugoslavia, and Israel erupted in celebration. The German community in Yugoslavia voiced their take on the Italian government and the war crimes against German civilians. Almost immediately, a tribunal to be held in Versailles was to be taken place to bring the remaining Italian government officials justice.
The combined nation alliance against Italy was celebrated in Rome, Gen. Malešević sent a letter personally to Yugoslavia's high command involved in the frontlines as well as high commands from Germany, France, and Israel for their war effort. The day after Italy's surrender, it was concluded Italy would be subjected to humiliation and harsh treatment. The Italian parliament is to hoist the flags of the German Empire, the French Republic, Yugoslavia, and Israel; The landmarks located in the Yugoslav-occupied part of Rome would be covered in Yugoslavia's flag, which in this case, the statue of Julius Caesar would also be covered with Yugoslavia's flag as well as the Leaning Tower of Pisa would have the Yugoslav flag hoisted on top; The city of Rome and Venice would play the national anthem of Yugoslavia for 24hrs straight non-stop; A grand statue of Gen. Malešević would be temporarily erected in Rome; Italy would be forced to pay reparations from the damages of the war.
Occupational zones were established in Italy and Denmark, and more troops from the belligerent nations against Italy were deployed. Negotiations were set on what to do after the war, but it is already concluded that a partition of Italy would occur; The German Empire is to annex Northern Italy, the French Republic is to annex Corsica and Sardinia, and Yugoslavia is to annex Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto Province. Israel would be given reparations and access to Italian industry as a result of helping Germany and its allies against Italy.
In the aftermath of the treaty's conclusion, the treaty demanded by the victors for Italy to be punished was signed. Almost immediately, Italy's land size was reduced. The Germans consolidated control of the north, the French imposed their language and culture on Corsica and Sardinia, while Yugoslavia established the Dominion of Venetia based on the territory of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto Provinces as insisted by Gen. Malešević to prevent Yugoslavia's non-Slavic population overtaking the historically Slavic majority of the country in the future and to appease the Italian and small German population of the region.
The Italian President, along with his goons, was found guilty in the Versailles trials and was sentenced to death. The geopolitical situation and balance of power changed again to an abrupt level, Germany and France remained undefeated militarily and were greatly unchecked by other powers, Yugoslavia became known for having one of the most powerful and deadly air forces in the world due to the Yugoslav Federal Air Force's bombing raid reputation in the Central European War and in the Great Mediterranean War. Germany, France, Yugoslavia, and Israel ascended and gained more power as well as influence on the world stage.
Date created: 10/19/2022
Date created: 9/23/2022
