Greater Germanic Reich

## General Information

### Official Name

Das Großgermanisches Reich der Deutschen Nation (*The Greater Germanic Reich of the German Nation*)

### Common Name

Germany, German Reich, The Reich, Nazi Germany (*foreigners*)

## Government

### Party

Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (*National Socialist German Workers' Party*)

## Miscellaneous

### Established

* 1871 (Unification of Germany)
* 1933 (Current Form)

### Tag

GGR

The **Großgermanisches Reich** (**Greater Germanic Reich**) is a country in Central Europe. Its borders are shared to the north by the Kingdom of Denmark, to the east by the Baltic Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Poland, the Slovak Republic and the Ukranian National Republic; to the south by the Independent State of Croatia, the Italian Empire, the Kingdom of Hungary, and the Swiss Confederation; and to the west by the Paktkomitee Burgund and the State of Dietsland.

The Greater Germanic Reich is the leader of the **Einheitspakt** (*Unity Pact*), an association made up of Germany's allies and those aligning with Germany's way of thinking, including its many collaborator puppet states in Europe.

## History

### Pre-War (1920 - 1939)

After the First World War, Germany was left in a state of devastation and humiliation. The harsh conditions set by the Treaty of Versailles further added to the country's woes. In the midst of the ensuing political and economic turmoil, the far-right National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), led by the charismatic leader Adolf Hitler, gained immense popularity.

The NSDAP quickly gained popularity and capitalized on the Great Depression's economic hardships. Its message of renewal and revenge resonated with many, and in 1933, President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler as chancellor.

Following Hindenburg's death, the NSDAP seized complete control of Germany, transforming it into a one-party totalitarian state. The Nazis targeted Communists, Socialists, Jews, and other groups deemed undesirable for persecution. Germany began its expansionism with the remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936, followed by the annexation of the Federal State of Austria. In 1938, Germany instigated a conflict with Czechoslovakia during the Sudeten Crisis. The party aimed to unite ethnic Germans living in Czechoslovakia with those in the German Reich, given that ethnic Germans made up a significant portion of the region's population. Czechoslovakia was ultimately forced to cede the Sudetenland to Germany after the Munich Conference, and the annexation of the rest of Czechoslovakia followed.

Britain and France, determined to stop Germany's expansionism, pledged to support Poland in the event of a German invasion. Germany's demand for the annexation of the Danzig Corridor, which Poland refused, eventually led to an invasion by Germany and the USSR, which prompted England and France to declare war, marking the beginning of World War II.

### Second World War (1939 - 1945)

In the early years of World War II, the European theater was marked by a series of stunning German victories. The fall of France in 1940 was a crushing blow to the Allies, and Britain stood alone against the might of the German army, knowing that the odds were against them and on the brink of surrender. Just before the surrender of France, Italy officially joined Germany against the Allies.

Despite valiant efforts by the British military and their allies, the Germans continued to make gains throughout the war. In the Summer of 1941, Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, a full-scale invasion of the Soviet Union. By 1942, the Axis powers had conquered much of Europe and Africa and had made significant progress into the Soviet Union due to General Secretary Nikolai Bukharin's failed industrialization policies. The Red Army, which was in an extremely poor state, completely collapsed in front of the German military, which was able to seize the country with much more ease than initially expected. However, while the Germans tried to collect as much as they could, when the central authority collapsed the rest of the country had been taken over by warlords defying the German invasion, which forced them to order a temporary ceasefire until the Arkhangelsk–Astrakhan (A-A) line.

As each week passed, the British army was getting more disorganized, demotivated and weak. Britain stood alone against almost all of Europe, with German paratroopers taking Gibraltar from the British and the Italians being able to seize the Suez Canal after a long and bloody campaign. The United States had officially declared its neutrality at the beginning of the war, and all that was left was for Britain to surrender. If that wasn't enough, Britain's crown jewel, the Raj, had began a German and Japanese supported revolution after almost a hundred years of being British vassals. With such a big loss, and the African front seeing failure after failure, the British knew that anytime the Germans would invade their homeland.

Germany had launched a massive air campaign against Great Britain, causing widespread destruction and casualties. The British Royal Air Force fought back valiantly, but they were outnumbered and outgunned, and the Luftwaffe eventually gained control of the skies over Britain. It seemed only a matter of time before Germany would succeed in their invasion. With air superiority in their favor, Germany was able to launch a successful invasion of Britain in April of 1943. They landed troops on the southern coast of England, and within weeks they had secured a foothold on British soil. The British army fought back fiercely, but they were outmatched by the German forces. Within months, Germany had conquered Britain, and the British government was forced to flee to Canada.

Although it seemed that the war was finally over, while the Germans invaded Britain, America was somewhat turning the tide against Japan. America under Dewey was dragged into a war with Japan after the events of the Attack at Pearl Harbor in late 1941. In 1945, a blinding flash of light enveloped the island of Oahu, decimating what was left of Pearl Harbor. The Nazi regime had been working tirelessly behind the scenes to develop new technology and weapons, including the first working atomic bomb. With this weapon, the Germans were able to bring the war to a swift and devastating end. The Americans soon signed an armistice and the war ended.

### Post-War Period (1945 - 1962)

With the Allies defeated, Germany was able to enact its ambitious plans for the continent, which included the rebuilding of Berlin into the grand city of Germania. The project was a success, but it came at a tremendous cost, both in terms of the resources required and the human toll. In the years following the war, Germany's dominance over Europe was undisputed. The country's technological and scientific advancements were the envy of the world, and its cultural and artistic contributions were celebrated across the continent.

However, 1950 was the year when the German economy collapsed. The reasons for the collapse were numerous and complex, but it was ultimately a combination of factors that led to the downturn. The collapse of the German economy had far-reaching consequences for Europe and the world. The impact was felt across the continent, as the economic stability that had been established in the post-war years was shattered.

The Hungarian government, which had been propped up by the Germans during the war, collapsed in the aftermath of the conflict. The country was in disarray, and various factions vied for power in the vacuum left by the collapse of the government. Germany, recognizing the strategic importance of Hungary, moved quickly to assert its influence over the country. Germany struck a deal with the Romanians and Slovakians to allow them to invade Hungary in exchange for economic assistance. The invasion was swift but brutal, and the Hungarian people were caught in the crossfire. The country was plunged into a state of chaos, as the invading armies fought for control of the territory. Ultimately, however, the German army and its allies secured dominance of the nation.

The temporary ceasefire in Russia had lasted more than a decade now. However, as all things, it didn't last forever. Since the war's end, the eastern partisans of Reichskomissariat Moskowien formed a temporary alliance to retake the lands lost to Germany during Barbarossa. The 'West Russian War', as it would come to be known, was brutal, as the Russians fought to regain control of their homeland. The Germans were not willing to give up the territory without a fight, and they launched a massive counter-offensive. The fighting was fierce and unrelenting, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The partisans were determined to drive the Germans out of their land, while the Germans were equally determined to maintain their hold on the region. The German Army failed to hold the A-A line, and was pushed back heavily, significantly reducing the size of Reichskommissariat Moskowien. By now, the 'united' Russian front was falling apart, and Russia collapsed into anarchy as all hope of reclaiming any more of Russia's land was lost.

In the end, it was seen as a partial German victory, with the defence of Moskow largely thanks to the leadership of General Hans Speidel. While the victory was quite lucky, it came at a great cost, both in terms of the lives lost and the damage inflicted on the region.

### The New Contender (1962 - 1972)

Sometime during the 1950's, Germany and Japan had a split due to conflicting views. Since both countries possessed nuclear weapons and a large amount of puppets and allies, it seemed that an all-out war would end up completely destroying the whole world. As such, a new political theory came, consisting of destabilizing the rival's side of this so-called "Cold War", reducing its sphere of influence and strengthening one's to eventually emerge as the ultimate victor.

However, a new contender for the Cold War came from the most unexpected places: the defeated of the Second World War. The United States of America had begun a process of reconstruction and rehabilitation, and by the start of the new decade, they and their alliance the **Organization of Free Nations** stood out as a third competitor, which marked a period of proxy wars throughout the 1960's decade.

Adolf Hitler was aging and becoming increasingly paranoid of potential threats to his power, while factions within the government were vying for control. Meanwhile, Madagascar had collapsed into anarchy, with the remnants of the German authority eventually being annihilated by the native population. Along with this, Germany was able to help Rafael Trujillo alongside Iberia against the Puerto Plata invasion backed by the United States, securing Trujillo's control over the country. Hitler's death in 1963 sparked a power struggle that left Germany weakened and vulnerable. During this time, Germany's hold over its puppets and colonies was weakened, and revolutions broke out across Eastern Europe.

The Reichskommissariat Ukraine was plunged into a brutal civil war, with Reichskommissariat Ostland following suit. Reichskommissariat Kaukasien experienced widespread revolts, and the Reichskommissariat Moskowien descended into complete anarchy. The Einheitspakt, Germany's alliance, collapsed, and its members broke free from German rule. Scandinavia peacefully left the Einheitspakt, while France sought to leave Germany's sphere of influence. A civil war broke out in occupied England, between the resistance and the puppet government.

In Africa, Germany's colonies broke free and formed the Afrika-Schild, an alliance that eventually invaded South Africa to support their Boer allies. However, the United States and the Organization of Free Nations launched a counter-offensive, and the Schild was pushed back. Amidst all this chaos, Albert Speer, leader of the reformist faction of the NSDAP, managed to secure enough support to conduct a soft coup against the other government factions and become the leader of Germany.

Speer's cabinet was made up of the Gang of Four, comprised of Helmut Schmidt, Kurt Georg Kiesinger, Ludwig Erhard, and Henning von Tresckow, who used Speer's triumph to further push their agenda. Speer purged any potential opponents, including Martin Bormann and Reinhard Heydrich. Heinrich Himmler launched an SS coup against Speer. However, the coup failed spectacularly, leading to a split within the SS itself. In order to avoid a disastrous civil war that Germany could not afford at the time, the SS was divided into two factions; a German branch, and the establishment of the SS State of Burgundy: a personal fiefdom for Heinrich Himmler. Although it initially served as a way to keep Himmler away from German affairs, it eventually backfired, with Himmler's various attempts at middling with said German affairs from that point onwards in order to eventually collapse the German authority and be able to take control of the nation.

Germany was forced to send military assistance to the former Reichskommissariat Ostland, intervene in Ukraine, invade the anarchy-ridden Reichskommissariat Moskowien, and quell the revolts in Reichskommissariat Kaukasien. Speer, following the Gang of the Four's advice, created collaborationist republics instead of colonies (like before), thinking it would appease the local population. In South Africa, Germany was able to arrive in time to push the OFN back, although not completely to South Africa's previous borders. Eventually, the war grew into a stalemate, and Germany was forced to sign a ceasefire aligning with the OFN's interests.

Hans Hüttig, leader of Reichskommissariat Ostafrika, quickly seized control of its former allies of Reichskommissariat Zentralafrika and Reichskommissariat Südwestafrika. It became openly aligned against Germany, citing that it had become corrupted and lost the true meaning of National Socialism, beginning a reign of terror, misery and despair in Africa meant to get rid of those Hüttig deemed as "undesirables". The government secretly backed a military clique against Hans Hüttig's rule in the Reichstaat, which eventually collapsed. However, said military clique disappeared never to be heard of again in the chaos of the collapse.

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### A New Era (1972 - 1980)

The Armeeverband Freies Europa was a massive slave revolt that erupted in the German colonies of Eastern Europe in the early 1970s. The rebellion was fueled by years of oppression and mistreatment at the hands of their German overlords, and it quickly spread across the region.

During the Slave Revolt, tensions were running high as the slaves demanded their freedom. In an effort to negotiate a peaceful resolution, Speer sent Schmidt to speak with the slaves, under the watchful eye of Speer's security detail. One of the most significant concessions was the immediate final abolition of slavery, a demand that had been a primary driver of the revolt. Schmidt's persuasive negotiating skills and his ability to offer concessions helped to ease tensions between the slaves and the German authorities supervising them. As the negotiations progressed, the slaves began to disperse, satisfied with the concessions they had been granted.

However, as soon as the revolt ended, Speer quickly turned his attention against his rebellious Gang of the Four. Schmidt got condemned to be executed after supposed collaboration with the slaves and jewish background. Tresckow was forced to commit suicide. It was imposed on Kiesinger to retire, which he peacefully did. Only Erhard was left, and he retired due to health reasons.

As the 1970s progressed, the three-way cold war between Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and the United States of America continued to intensify. The USSR's reunification had greatly strengthened its position in the east, and tensions between Germany and the Soviet Union remained high. The Soviet Union continued to claim Germany's puppet governments in Eastern Europe as part of their territory, and there were frequent border skirmishes between the two powers.

Meanwhile, the Oil Crisis began to create havoc across the Arab world. Germany was involved in several conflicts in the region, supporting various factions in their bids for power. However, many of said conflicts ended with an Italian victory, a German rival, as well as Iran being won by the constitutional monarchists being supported by the United States, losing a key supplier of oil for Germany. The United Arab Republic, formed by Neo-Ba'athists from both Syria and Iraq supported by Germany, cut all contact with Germany and began aligning itself with the USSR, furthering tensions between the two superpowers after great outrage from the German government.

Germany supported Zaire led by Mobutu Sese Seko during the Shaba I war against the OFN-backed FNLC, ending in a German victory, securing a German ally in Central Africa. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz was becoming more and more close to Germany after it broke free from the Paraguayan rule, with it eventually being admitted submission as an Einheitspakt observer member.

As the 1970s came to a close, tensions between the three, now four, superpowers showed no signs of abating. The world remained on edge, with many people fearing that a single event could trigger a catastrophic conflict.