The North PacificBoard

With the order of mobilization, it has become apparent to the people that Diutche is once again, at war. Soldiers who were deployed in Östendiutche briefly returned to their homes, to just be called back to the military. This time, however, a larger contingent of soldiers need to be sent. Currently, as of this moment, the military is low in numbers, having under a million active. In preparation for the war, the Ministry of War, with support of the Rejikstagge, have instituted the draft, in order to bring the total up to 4 million men.
Within the week, millions had made their way to basic training, which will take roughly two months to get them ready, while those who had already gone through basic training have been sent to join the offense.

Marching into war
Manistan, a southwestern province within Bejaşerastan, has been fighting off the warlords in the north for some time. Their forces, a pro republican faction, has supported the Republic since its founding. Their main enemy, warlord Hanchaí, has been pushing hard, forcing their forces back, and have begun their pushes to take the mountain pass.
As the first course of action for the military, the Third Field Army, consisting of 200,000 men, has crossed the border to help assist in the defense. In addition, the Second Field Army and First Field Army have begun marching into the warlord Gale’s territory on the northern section of the Diutcheliche-Bejaşeri border, and the Fourth Field Army has begun traveling to bring aid to two northern republican states.

Into the South
Marching forth, the army began moving towards the frontline. The land and people, similar to their own, welcomed them with open arms. Soon, they arrived at the province’s capital, Markalburg, where their First Minister, Harald Astrazi, had asked to see the Field Marshall and his officers.
Stepping foot into the capital district, communications officers of the republic are in a frenzy, issuing orders and managing the supply lines at the battlefront. Momentarily stopping the army, Field Marshal Hannebal began walking up the steps of the parliament building.
“Greetings, field marshal, I would like to discuss the plan of approach.”
As he finishes ascending, “We can easily overwhelm their forces.”
Taken aback from this brazen statement, “Yes, but we should use actual strategy. Come with me please, we will show you the situation.”
“Yes, yes, show me, it would indeed be easier to attack and defend if we know the positions.”
Entering the war room, Hannebal and his officers, all they can see from the Maniliche men are rugged faces.
“We have had it rough for a while now, our supplies have begun to dwindle, and the ammunition is almost out. We are also on the brink of a famine, as the majority of our source of food is typically from the north, which is currently occupied by warlords.”
“And, what exactly do you wish from us? And most importantly, why could you not just import from us, after all, we directly border you.”
Feeling his lack of nuance, “We would like for your supply lines to also bring in food for our populace, and bring in more equipment for our men. And, the reason why we have not done that yet, is because we barely had any contact, and the border is tight, not allowing much to pass through, let alone supplies for our men. Your government is not inclined to just allow the export of weapons.”
“Alright. We can indeed begin to bring in more supplies. Do you have any further details of republican groups that we can get in touch with?”
Pointing him to a map on a large table, “Yes, we have contact with the republic of Najurystan, or at least its remnants. They have been shrinking, more rapidly than us. They currently retain a large portion of land, but their capital is almost surrounded, and is besieged at this moment with attacks from three sides.”
“We are currently sending two field armies across the northern Diutcheliche border, if they can break the warlords there, they can most definitely aid them.”
“Do you have any other armies coming in?”
“Just one other, in the north, to help two more republican states up north.”
“Ah, I wonder if those are the remnants of the republics of Castilistan and Karistan.”
“We have instituted the draft, we are expecting around 4 million to join our ranks, that would mean we gain roughly 16 more field armies, maybe less, depending where we put those men. Some may go to the airforce.”
“Right, your airforce, how is it? Will it be aiding you in this endeavors?”
“Absolutely, but with heavy restrictions, as the top brass do not want to inflict civilian casualties, but what am I supposed to do about that? Not much.”
“How many squadrons will be assisting us here?”
“Maybe 2 bomber squadrons, totaling 20 bombers, most likely paired with some jet squadrons. I’m not sure how many jets there will be, but each jet squadron has 12 planes.”
“As long as we can force a victory, and push the warlord back, that will do. Now, let us get to the frontline. We are actively being pushed on the eastern part of the front, in the highlands. We can use some reinforcements there.”
“We can certainly put some men forth there. Are there any points here that are weak enough that we can begin to push, or a place where we can bomb and weaken to create an opening?”
“Yes”, showing him a section on the map, “here, their forces are more thin, but it is still tough for us to push, so we can use a bombardment.”
“If we have this settled, do you have a military command post near the frontlines? We need to be close enough to efficiently send out orders.”
“Yes, but it’s not much.”
“Then, I will go, and expand it. We will push them back.”
After this, the field army began moving again, encroaching on the frontlines, with the field marshal arriving at the command post, and begun the construction of supply air fields, and soon, the soldiers will begin their pushes.

Moving Forth in the North
Crossing the border, the Fourth Field Army made its way through empty streets and into the city of Karle, the current government seat of the republican state of Karistan. Field Marshal Arnald moved into the command center, greeting General Josēf.
“Hello, we come to assist in your defense.”
With slight distrust, “For what you mean, we need reinforcements in the east, and south.”
“We will not be splitting the army. In fact, we are going to take over the eastern front. We can push into warlord territory, and take over the territory north of the mountain ridges. You can send you men to assist the republicans south of us.”
With disbelief and anger, “What? Excuse me? The hell did you just say?”
“I said that we are taking over your military advances, your men are exhausted, and can not push far without immediate fatigue.”
“And how do you know that? We have been defending our position for a while, and we are doing good.”
“I have seen your men, and their tired, exhausted faces. Your supplies are low, and your frontline is being constantly attacked and stretched thin. You think we would not come here with no idea of the situation? We have been observing your communications as we crossed the border.”
“Do whatever you want, but we are not withdrawing our men to allow for your advance. Bring your own supplies too, as we are not sharing.”
“You barely have any supplies, so why would we take them?”
“Just go, and push through their lines, we are not responsible for what occurs.”
Getting up to leave, “We are going to succeed, and return order.”
Leaving the command center, the army began its march east, reaching the frontline, and began their preparation.

Bombing runs on the border
The warlord Kurety’s dominion lies east of the Diutcheliche border, where two field armies began their amassment, and preparations to cross the border. To the south, is a monarchist state, supporting the old nobility of the empire, but that is not of the focus the push, but to gain access to the Najure republic, and help them defend Konşanhaý from the large warlord states that surround it, threatening to take the large city.
To prepare for the war, air scouts were sent, surveying the land, and bases of their forces. Once this was completed, the bombing commenced. The bulk of the Diutcheliche bomber fleet lifted off at dusk, and began raining hellfire onto enemy positions. From what was gathered, Kurety is one of the weak warlords, but is well entrenched. These bombing runs are meant to destroy their entrenchment, and make the engagement easier for our men. The two field armies, with 400,000 men, will be the main advancement force, making infrastructure as they advance for the supplies, and with a heavy focus on more mechanized infantry, with the expectations of engaging with well armed units, of what the intelligence of the large warlords are.

Östendiutcheliche supplies
The Östeliche commitment is to help supply republican forces, while aiding efforts to reach Bejikara. With a sense of urgency, life and death, the Östeliche air force assembled its tiny fleet of 200 planes, mostly consisting of civilian turned military cargo planes. Getting ready for their flight, they loaded ammunition, weapons, and defense equipment into ¼ of the planes, while the other ¾ were filled with food and other supplies the people needed. Soon, they requested an escort from the Diutcheliche airforce, receiving 3 fighter squadrons.
Upon lift off, they penetrated the Bejaşeri airspace, making direct way to the capital. But, soon after entering deep warlord territory, miles away from republican airspace, anti air began firing at them, with some missiles. Taking damage, the planes continued forth, while taking the positions of the defense structures.
Finally, the force entered allied airspace, where they began dropping their supplies over settlements and military outposts. But, 31 planes were forced to land at Bejikara due to the damage received by the AA weapons. Once all of the supplies were dropped, the fleet made their way back home, to resupply and do the run again. Attempts may be attempted to extract the 31 crews, but that may not be possible for the near future.

Warlord Surrounding
Deep struggles continued on by the republican forces, even as the supplies were dropped. The warlords all around them kept pushing, costing the republic more resources than the warlords, and higher casualties too. But, the famine that was coming subsided with new food, and the defensive armaments were finally able to be reloaded, as more artillery began their attacks once again. But, much worse, are the forces that were encircled, trapped, barely receiving any supplies, and running low on more resources by the day, with no escape routes as they are surrounded. But, given the opportunity, they may be able to break free from the pockets and retreat, rejoining the government.