World War III (W&S)

== Start of the War ==
Throughout the 2020s, the US and China developed an increasingly antagonistic relationship, with things reaching a head in 2027, with the formation of the AMF, a military organization between Asian nations. In direct response to this. the US brought back the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization. The two powers would be locked in an arms race, racing to create the best technology to gain the upper hand in the conflict. Russia became land and energy hungry after an energy crisis in the nation in 2024, as much of its oil supply had been exhausted during the Russo-Ukrainian War. The Russians, eager to get their hands on more resources, initiated a "friendly" occupation of Belarus for mining the country's precious minerals. In 2027, Russia began eyeing Poland, seeing the nation's vast quantities of coal as "rightfully Russian". The Russians attempted to buy Polish coal, but Poland turned down the offer, further angering the Russians. All these factors combined would become the start of the deadliest conflict mankind has ever known. 
==== The Beginning ====
In May of 2028, the Russians invaded Poland. A NATO task force made up of the US and many EU nations were scrambled to combat the Russians. Battles were fought along the Poland-Belarus border. Belarus allied themselves with Russia, aiding the Russian invasion force and also allowing Russian troops to pass through their borders to invade Poland. Just a day later, North Korea invaded South Korea, bombing Seoul on the first day, with long range conventional missiles. SEATO task forces were organized to combat North Korea. US Marines were sent to Japan, preparing to land on the Korean peninsula. On May 9th, the USMC landed on the beaches of South Korea, spearheaded by a MARSOC detachment. The US Marines in Japan created discontent with the Japanese people, believing the USMC was an occupation force. On May 12th, China would jump into the fray, invading Taiwan and India. Even more Marines were sent to southern Asia, based in Japan. When news of the Chinese invasion arrived, the US initiated the draft, sending millions of young men and women to basic training, then off to combat. 
== Southeast Asia ==
SEATO immediately responded to the North Korean and Chinese threat, initiating an invasion of Korea and the defense of Taiwan from China. The SEATO task force was made out of Australia, US, South Korean, Japanese, Filipino, and Taiwanese military forces. The task force was split into two detachments, Joint Task Force Vanguard and JTF Spartan, all made of different military units from each SEATO member. JTF Vanguard was to defend India and the Indian sea, JTF Spartan was to defend the Southeast Asia area, around Korea and China. 
==== Defense of Taiwan ====
JTF Spartan landed in Taiwan to face the PLANMC and PLA troops in Taiwan. The US sent 60,000 marines, Japan sent 20,000, and Australia sent 42,000. South Korea would not engage, as they were fighting their own battle against the North Koreans and PLA. Spartan's only objective was to repel the Chinese from the island. On June 2nd, an incident involving a China Air flight, called Flight 342, was shot down by SEATO surface-to-air missiles, killing all 260 on board. For the next month, SEATO and the AMF would be locked in a stalemate, costing many lives. 
===== Battle of the Range =====
US, Taiwanese, and mercenary forces met the PLA in a remote valley in the Central Mountain Range on July 12th, 2028. PLA infantry shelled the SEATO base using rocket artillery, killing 532 SEATO troops. SEATO responded with a massive counter attack, striking key positions with rocket artillery. US and Taiwanese soldiers prepared to attack, commanded by USMC Colonel Daniel Lewis. USMC rocket artillery fired at the PLA FOB, wiping out parts of the PLA's defensive lines. 
Soon, a myriad of JLTVs and Strykers were heading towards the PLA's base, intending to take it. After the attack on their defenses, PLA tanks were sent in to defend the remains of the entrenchments. US forces used Javelins to destroy many of the PLA MBTs, knocking out AMF armor early in the fight. A ground battle quickly ensued, engaged in brutal battle, sometimes only gaining a few meters of land. Eventually, JTF forces toppled the PLA defenses, rolling into the base, capturing remaining soldiers. The battle was a decisive SEATO victory, ending in the capture of 1,234 Chinese soldiers. The battle ensured the complete control of the Central Mountain Range in the hands of SEATO. 
===== Battle of the Taiwan Strait =====
The Battle of the Taiwan Strait was the first battle the PLAN had fought, and one of the first of the many naval battles fought to break the United States' barrier that kept China from extending their naval power beyond their local waters. PLAN ships were met by the US's Task Force 8 and 9, led by the aircraft carriers USS Enterprise and USS Gerald Ford, defended by new San Diego class heavy destroyers. The USS Phoenix found a task force of PLAN ships heading towards them. The Phoenix relayed this to the aircraft carriers, which then prepared its fleet of F-35C fighter-bombers. The F-35Cs launched from the carriers, heading to meet the Chinese. The F-35s destroyed smaller PLAN ships, although three of the twenty-seven F-35s were downed as they strafed the Chinese ships. The PLAN launched a retaliatory strike, launching twenty-three J-31s to attack the US Navy fleet. The J-31s move in, attempting to strafe the USS Enterprise and Gerald Ford. Many of the planes were downed by CIWS guns and Surface-to-Air missiles. 
As the two naval groups moved closer, a US admiral ordered for the task force to open fire on the PLAN group. A hail of missiles and 7 inch explosive shells rained down on the PLAN ships, which then fired a retaliatory attack at the Americans. The fight was intense, with losses on both sides. Then, the Americans launched another missile strike, destroying two PLAN ships. The beaten Chinese task force retreated, sailing back to the naval depot in Hong Kong. It was the first major naval battle of WW3, ending with that section of the Taiwan Strait under the control of SEATO, while if the PLA wanted to reinforce their troops in Taiwan, they would have to go around the strait. 
 
 
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