Occidentalian Theatre

The **Occidentalian Theatre**, the **Occidentalian Front**, or the **Western Front** was a major theatre of World War II between Occidentalis and the Anthro-Columbian alliance and allies. The front was focused into perhaps the largest battles in BMCMC history at the city of Kofinneia, characterized by the effective use of firearms on both sides, causing an unprecedented amount of death.

## Occidentalian Theatre

Occidentalian soldier preparing for battle

### Date

August 1st, 1846 BCS - October 30th, 1846 BCS

### Result

Strategic Occidentalian Victory
Anthropian victory barely prevented numerous times

## Participants

 Anthropia
 Columbia
*Participation to a lesser extent:*
 Beringia
 Alanta

 Occidentalis
 Kanata
*Participation to a lesser extent:*
 SCP Foundation
 Diveterra

## Commanders and leaders

 Danieer
 Azuul
 Rub
 Brazilian
 Rattzen
 Prague
 Sudeste
 Rusty

 H1p0
 Alphastar
 Jersey
 AceAcery
 Daniell
 Mixed
 Bean

## The Participants

### The East-West Coalition

The main participant in the theatre was Occidentalis, aswell as their vassal state of Kanata. Prior to the war, Occidentalis was already engaged in a cold war against Columbia and later Anthropia since the end of WW1, eventually causing WW2. Kanata was used by Anthropia as a means of justification, and fought for Occidentalis. Funded guerilla groups wreaked havoc behind the frontline, liberating cities and distracting enemy troops from main battles.

The western power also had much aid from their Dauk allies of the SCP Foundation and Diveterra, increasing later in the war. Elite troops from both nations equipped with guns aided Occidentalian forces in key battles and funded resistance fighters.

### The Anthro-Columbian Alliance

World War II began as a result of Anthropia's declaration of war, soon followed by Columbia, and Beringia. Columbia sought to cripple Occidentalis and cement itself as the great power after the end of the Cold War. Beringia had reluctantly responded to Anthropia's call to arms, and was only able to send under equipped, conscripted forces, resulting in large casualties. Alanta had sent minimal aid to the front, as their sole focus was on the Eastern Front.

## The Western Front

### The First Battle of Kofinneia

The Occidentalian war plan was to turtle down in Kofinneia, the largest city in Occidentalis and cause as many casualties as possible to demoralize and grind down Anthropian and Columbian supplies. On August 1st, Anthropian marines under Danieer stationed in Baltimore landed and captured Kuhland without resistance. A smaller Columbian contingent led by Rattzen took Petrograd without fighting and moved to join the Anthropian forces marching north. They marched for 2 days and captured Camden on August 3rd, then moved east to take the near Orbokraj, the temporary capital of Occidentalis, all without a fight. They then marched north toward Kofinneia, and near midnight, attacked the fortified Occidentalian garrison commanded by H1p0. The city became engulfed in battle as Anthropian forces scattered in search of beds and expanding control of Kofinneia. As the first day past, part of the Anthropian army split from the battle and headed west to capture Jirsi, the only truely free Occidentalian city until then. They encountered a small garrison and engaged, but being outnumbered the garrison was defeated later the same day, leading to the Fall of Jirsi.

After capturing Jirsi, the Anthropian contingent of Azuul and Danieer himself marched north around the lake bordering Kofinneia in an attempt to flank Occidentalian and Kanatan forces, still engaged in intense firefights with an increasing amount forces after Columbia sent additional divisions under Kaisaras. These Kofinneian defenders were without support, as their allies were on the defensive in their respective territories. Occidentalis, seeing their situation, decided to take a large risk. On August 7th, forces were ordered to abandon Kofinneia and being sent to invade Anthropia. Stalling armies held out for another 2 days, before finally surrendering on August 9th.

### The Liberation of Kuhland

Around a day before the Fall of Kofinneia, A resistance group in Kuhland organized by H1p0 was able to successfully drive out small-numbered Anthropian garrisons, liberating the city, and narrowly preventing the capitulation of the whole country. Scenarios like this would continue happening periodically throughout the war, showing the resolve of the Occidentalian people even in dire situations. The resistance armies were later officially assigned to the Columbian Front.

### The Second Battle of Kofinneia

After the opening of the Afontovan front on August 10th by the combined arms of the East-West Alliance, many Anthropian troops were called back to defend the homeland. Occidentalian marines led by AceAcery seized the opportunity and landed on the beaches of Kofinneia the same day, and were met with forces led by Danieer and Azuul.