The Gathering Storm, Redux - Gameplay Thread (WW2 - Early 1940)

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, denounces the recent provocations by the French!

"My fellow proud and God-fearing countrymen. Ever since the shameful butchering of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire by the Western powers and their dogs in the Great War, Hungary, and the Hungarian people have been humiliated and spit upon in the subsequent aftermath. Yet, despite this grave injustice and subsequent belittling of our nation in the years following, this hasn't stopped the French and their like-minded puppets from seeking to enshackle us further. During the Great War, the American President, Wilson, had laid out his 14 Points in determining the post-war order. A point of his stands out amongst the rest of them, Point 10, in which he proclaims, 'The people of Austria-Hungary, whose place among the nations we wish to see safeguarded and assured, should be accorded the freest opportunity to autonomous development.' Surely this principle applies equally to the Hungarian people like the Czech and Slovaks, right? Then why must the hypocrites in Paris deny us these same rights and benefits? It is complete and utter nonsense. Only the Hungarian people shall determine the fate of the Hungarian nation. And likewise, the Hungarian nation will see that all Hungarians, wherever they are, are to rejoice under the banner of their state. Thank you, and may the Lord bless Hungary forever more."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy
X Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Gyula Gömbös

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OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, announces the official Hungarian recognition of the State of Manchukuo

"In the spirit of developing and fostering friendly relations and friendships with our fellow peoples of Eurasia, I am announcing that on behalf of all of the Kingdom of Hungary, we'll be officially recognizing the State of Manchukuo as a fellow co-equal on the global stage."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy
X Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Gyula Gömbös

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OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, calls for total mobilization in the wake of invasion!

"My fellow and beloved God-fearing countrymen, today I, like the rest of the nation, has woken up to our homeland under siege and under invasion from all sides. In the most bizarre and outrageous turn of events, the Yugoslavs and the Czechoslovaks have invaded our country under the most outrageous of reasons. They, in their pursuit for Hungarian blood, have justified this crime against civilized societies by daring to accuse our brave men of attacking them across their borders unprovoked. Any sane and rational person knows that, despite our grievances with the aftermath of Trianon, we have fully respected the boundaries set between us and our neighbors. Yet, despite this, the treacherous snakes in Belgrade, once again, clamor for bloodshed in the Balkans as they had done 20 years ago. And we would be more than fools to assume they come with pure intentions. One can ask how the Croats, the Bosniaks, and the Albanians how life has fared under Serb tyranny. My people, should we lose this war, this will most certainly mean the end of not only an independent Hungarian nation, but also the end of a freely breathing Hungarian people. In this Third War for Independence, we cannot and must not shackle ourselves when our very freedom is at stake. As such, the military restrictions imposed on us by Trianon is considered null and void. Conscription of all-abled between the ages of 18 and 50 is to go into effect immediately. And the production of modernized arms and other assorted weaponry is mandated. The Hungarian people didn't want this war, yet, it was forced upon them. Yet, I'm proud to know that the Hungarian people shall endure through whatever sacrifices they'll have to make to get through this sudden turn of events. Thank you and may the Lord bless Hungary and the Hungarian people forevermore."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy
X Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Gyula Gömbös

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OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, congratulates President Hugenberg on defeating the Godless Reds!

"Regent Horthy would like to warmly congratulate President Hugenberg on his victory over the Godless puppets of Moscow. Indeed, the Lord has blessed him and his righteous armies victory thus sparing the Getman people the same terrible fate that we fell victim to 20 years ago. We eagerly look forwards to future cooperation and the strengthening of our friendship with the German people."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy
X Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Gyula Gömbös

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The Kingdom of Hungary supports the nomination of Rome being the host of the 1940 Olympics

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OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, officially recognizes the independence of the Republic of Croatia and proclaims Hungarian support for the legitimate Spanish Republic

"Regent Horthy would like to send his warmest of well-wishes to President Maček and the Croatian people for bravely liberating themselves from Serb tyranny in Belgrade. Furthermore, Regent Horthy is instructing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to immediately establish an embassy in Zagreb. Regent Horthy would also like to publicly declare the support the current Spanish government has from the Hungarian government and people."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy
X Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Gyula Gömbös

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The Kingdom of Hungary stands in solidarity with the German Reich and denounces the French occupation of the Saarland until the scheduled referendum is held.

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OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, announces that a ceasefire has been signed with the Kingdom of Romania!

"Regent Horthy would like to proudly announce that a ceasefire has been signed between Hungarian diplomats and their Romanian counterparts. While this by no means is an end to hostilities with the Romanians, it is massive step towards a peace treaty finally ending hostilities between our two nations."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy
X Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Gyula Gömbös

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

The Kingdom of Hungary, despite our current predicament, shall continue to send a delegation to the Olympic Games in Berlin. While Regent Horthy himself is unfortunately unable to attend in person, his son, István Horthy and Archduke Otto shall head the Hungarian delegation.

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OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM THE KINGDOM OF HUNGARY

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, denounces the assassination of President Dolfuss and offers Hungarian condolences to the Austrian nation

"On behalf of the Hungarian people, Regent Horthy would like to offer his utmost of condolences to the Austrian people and the Dolfuss family on their loss. Such tragedies can only bring suffering and hardships to the people who have to go through it. Even more appalling than the act of savagery laid upon President Dolfuss was the fact it was orchestrated by none other than communist scum controlled by, what we can be confident is, the bloody hands of Moscow. Indeed, justice must be served to the perpetrators of such a heinous act and the Hungarian people stand hand-in-hand with our Austrian brothers in demanding it."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy
X Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Gyula Gömbös

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

Treaty of Paris

I. The belligerent states of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Kingdom of Romania, Czechoslovak Republic, and the Kingdom of Hungary agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities and the terms below.
II. The belligerent states of the Republic of Slovenia, the Republic of Croatia and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities and the terms below.
III. All belligerent nations, as well as the French Republic and the Kingdom of Italy recognize the independence of the Republics of Slovenia and Croatia.
IV. All belligerent nations, as well as the French Republic and the Kingdom of Italy recognize the following as the new borders of the region:

III . The Kingdom of Hungary agrees to demilitarize the region within 50km of its border.
VI. The Kingdom of Hungary agrees to relinquish any and all claims on Transylvania.
VII. The Kingdom of Hungary agrees to pay reparations to the Czechoslovak Republic.

Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister

 X King Carol II of Rumania

x Paul Karadordevic, Prince Regent of Yugoslavia

x President Majarzyek

x Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini, Duce and Head of Government

X President Kemal Atatürk, Republic of Turkey

X Miklós Horthy, Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

Anti-Bolshevik Pact

The Govemment of the Kingdom of Italy and the Kingdom of Hungary, recognizing that the aim of the Bolshevik ideology, known as well as Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, communism, is to disintegrate and subdue existing States by all means at its command; convinced that the toleration of interference by the Bolshevik menace in the internal affairs of the nations not only endangers their internal peace and social well being, but is also a menace to the peace of the world; desirous of cooperating in the defence against Communist subversion; have agreed as follows

Article 1: The High Contracting States agree to inform one another of the activities of Bolshevik factions, to consult with one another on the necessary preventive measures and to carry these through in close collaboration.

Article 2: The High Contracting Parties will jointly invite third States whose intemal peace is threatened by the subversive activities of the Bolshevists to adopt defensive measures in the spirit of this agreement or to take part in the present agreement.

Article 3: The High Contracting Parties recognize that the USSR is the headquarters of the international Bolshevik menace, which directs and commands communist organizations worldwide, and that it is the premier threat to civilized nations.

Article 4: The Italian as well as the Hungarian text of the present agreement is to be deemed the original text. It comes into force on the day of signature and shall remain in force for a period of five years. Before the expiry of this period the High Contracting Parties will come to an understanding over the further methods of their cooperation.

X Miklós Horthy

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OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST

His Serene Highness and Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, Miklós Horthy, denounces the atrocities committed in Sarajevo by the rogue Yugoslavian state

"On behalf of the Hungarian people and with the unanimous approval of the Hungarian Diet, Regent Horthy, in the strongest possible terms, denounces and condemns the barbaric atrocities committed by the Yugoslav state in Sarajevo. Hungary calls for the international community to take action to thoroughly punish Belgrade for their brutality."

X His Serene Highness and Regent of Hungary, Miklós Horthy

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

The German Reich and Kingdom of Hungary agree to the following:

- Completely free trade between the two nations
- Encouragment by both governments for companies to form joint German-Hungarian partnership
- The usage of either German or Hungarian production in the reconstruction process except for when a certain required good is not produced in either country
- The urgent signing of contracts between German private companies and the Hungarian government related to the reconstruction process

X Alfred Hugenberg, Chancellor of Germany

x Miklós Horthy, Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary

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THE DAWN OF THE LEAGUE OF ROME

The LEAGUE of ROME

We assembled, the governments of the Kingdom of Italy, Kingdom of Hungary, Tsardom of Bulgaria, Independent State of Croatia, and Republic of Slovenia resolve to an alliance of mutual defense and security for the defense of civilization, the rights of our national communities, and protection of southern Europe from external threats. The Duce of Italy, Admiral-Prime Minister of Hungary, Tsar of Bulgaria, Poglavnik of Croatia, and President of Slovenia recognize one another as invaluable partners in the struggle for the rights of the nation against the forces of terrorism and ultraliberalism. The Tsar of Bulgaria, King of Hungary, and King of Italy recognize one another on the level of their ancient, august, and noble houses as equals and allies in the struggle for God, Fatherland, and Family against encroaching forces of chaos and degeneracy.

Signatories agree to defend each other by force of arms in the case of attack

Signatories agree to coordinate on matters of security and defense

Signatories agree to coordinate and cooperate for matters of mutual economic benefit, and provide preference for one another in trade and international commerce

Signatories agree to cooperate in areas of suppressing internal subversives and malcontents

Signatories agree for joint military planning and cooperation in peacetime

xIL DUCE, Benito Mussolini

x Boris III, Tsar of Bulgaria

x Otto II, King of the Hungarians

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

Treaty of Fiume

A Treaty to finally resolve the contradictions of the Balkans and to bring a final conclusion to the Third Balkan War.

REVISED

The signatories hereby resolve that,

The hostilities of the Third Balkan War are hereby concluded.

Alexander I of the House Karađorđević is singularly responsible for the resumption of hostilities in the Balkans with unwarranted aggression against the Kingdom of Hungary.

His Majesty George of House Karađorđević is to be enthroned as King of Serbia. The League of Rome will provide him with a yearly stipend to keep his court funded.

The Kingdom of Serbia renounces, in perpetuity, all claims to "Greater Serbia" and accepts in perpetuity the borders of the Treaty of Fiume.

The Kingdom of Serbia admits culpability for atrocities committed by the criminal "Regime of the Colonels", including crimes of aggression against their neighbors.

All parties agree to acknowledge the Kingdom of Italy as, by right, Master of the Adriatic, and the League of Rome as the guarantor of the security of the Balkans.

All signatories recognize the Kingdom of Montenegro under Italian protectorate, with Krsto Popović as Prime Minister, and His Majesty King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy as Regent, until an eligible member of the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty accepts the throne.

All signatories agree to the new borders laid out as follows, with a demilitarized zone spanning 15-25 kilometers away from Belgrade on the Hungarian side (see map)

x IL DUCE, Benito Mussolini

X. King Otto II of Hungary
X. Admiral Prime-Minister, Miklos Horthy