Second Beringian War

The Second Beringian War or the Anthropian-Rhodoan War was an armed conflict between the Socialist Caliphate of Anthropia and the Republic of Rhodoa. It saw the invasion of Beringia, and battles in both Anthropia, Rhodoa and almost every city in both nations. The first recorded naval battles in Orbis also took place in the Beringian Sea. It put on a show of Rhodoan military resolve and the different strategies of both nations. 
== Prelude ==
=== The Rhodoan Colonization Effort ===
In the wake of the collapse of the Rovodan Confederation, the Republic of Rhodoa sought to still remain on the world stage. Plans were approved to colonize small unclaimed islands around Orbis, including three in the north of Orbis named New Iqaluit, Severen Ostrov, and Severozapaden Ostrov. 
==== Battle of Novvarna ====
Problems first emerged with Novvarna, with Ennaught forces quickly occupying the region, claiming it to be within Ennaught claims. small skirmishes emerged which ended in Ennaught leaving the island and respecting the Rhodoan colony, but this would only be the beginning of crises caused by colonization.
==== The Ostrovs Crisis ====
Rhodoa continued expanding north with the additions of Severen Ostrov and Severozapaden Ostrov. These colonies produced logs and sand, which was sent back to the mainland to manufacture housing and glass. However, these would be in the waters closest to the Communist Republic of Anthropia, the main regional power in north Orbis. Seeing these colonies as threats, on September 23rd, 1900 BCS, an ultimatum was issued to the Rhodoan government to withdraw from these two colonies, believing they infringed on Anthropian sovereignty. The same day Rhodoa responded by claiming the Anthropian province of Beringia in the east. considering this a rejection, negotiations broke down, and a declaration of war was issued on the same day, leading to the first direct conflict between sovereign nations since World War I.
== The War ==
==== Buildup ====
After declaring war, Anthropia expected the assistance of their allies Ennaught and Alanta. Alanta however refuted this claim and stayed out. Ennaught remained on the fence, almost switching sides in exchange for resources from Rhodoa. In the end, they ended up remaining neutral after Anthropia promised more to not join Rhodoa. Rhodoa's ally Columbia also stayed neutral even in an alliance with Rhodoa, but sent the Virginia Marine Corps, a volunteer group to help Rhodoa. Soon after, the province of Beringia was released as a vassal, rekindling the eastern rivalry between Rhodoa and Beringia almost 80 years ago. Both nations were rather unprepared for war, and so required a longer preparation time compared to other wars. As they prepared however, small skirmishes occurred in the ocean, with small transport raids and Anthropian attempts to sever the logging supply coming from the colonies. 
==== The Opening Moves ====
On October 6th, having fully supplied their troops and prepared troop transports, Rhodoa sent men to garrison Severen Ostrov from Beringian forces. Departing from Targoviste, they landed on the coast of Severen Ostrov, and engaged with Anthropian and Beringian soldiers. Meanwhile, Anthropia invaded and occupied both Novvarna and Severozapaden Ostrov, with the latter putting up resistance for a day before surrendering to Anthropian forces. Later that day, Anthropia launched a campaign into the Rhodoan mainland, successfully capturing Targoviste, one of two major Rhodoan cities. The campaign continued south until they encountered a Rhodoan garrison and engaged in the Battle of the Facility. Around the same time, Rhodoan troops in Severen Ostrov marched to Beringia City, and captured it after a fierce battle, leading to Beringia's capitulation and the end of the first phase.
==== The Beringian Guerilla War - Battle of Anthropia City ====
Following Beringia's surrender, Anthropia immediately sent forces to retake it, and with cooperation of resistance forces, liberated the capital city a few hours after its capture. However, having withdrawed from the Battle of Severen Ostrov, Rhodoan troops came out victorious in the colony. They would then move to Beringia City once again, taking it a day later, but losing it again the same day. Instead of continuing to fight guerillas, Rhodoa focused efforts on invading Anthropia City. The city saw the most fighting during the war, lasting 21 days to the end of the war. 
==== Final Phase - The March South ====
While the fierce battle in the Anthropian capital continued, in Rhodoa, the Battle of the Facility had gone on for 3 days until Rhodoan troops were suddenly called to Anthropia, ending it inconclusively. This however paved the way for the Anthropian troops
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