Justice Society

The **Justice Society** is a Super Team founded under the Allies' Project All-Star during World War II, having its first generation disband right after the Geneva Conference. A new, non-government-affiliated team emerged 38 years later, following the death of Superman.

## History

### Origins

In January 1942, US Government agents Abigail Hunkel and Alan Armstrong, representing the Project All-Star, received an assignment directly from the allied leaders Churchill, Kai-shek, Roosevelt, and Stalin. Their mission was to assemble a team of active heroes from allied nations to form the first of Project All-Star's teams; The Justice Society.

The agents succeeded, and by February of the same year, the founding members of this team were prepared for action. The field operatives included Atom Smasher, Doctor Fate, Doctor Mid-Nite & Hooty, Firebrand, Green Lantern, Rocket Red, Shaolin Robot, Starman, and The Flash.

### World War II

#### Attack on Broome

On March 3, 1942, the Justice Society embarked on its inaugural mission. Tasked with an important assignment, a team consisting of Firebrand, Green Lantern and Starman, under the leadership of Doctor Fate, was deployed to the Broome, Western Australia. Their objective was to safeguard the strategic Allied military base from Japanese aerial attacks. The Society's intervention proved instrumental in securing the location. However, the cost of this hard-fought victory was steep, with 10 casualties and the loss of five aircraft during the confrontation.

#### Battle of Yenangyaung

On April 18 of that year, a Society team, led by The Flash and composed of Atom Smasher, Doctor Mid-Nite & Hooty, Firebrand, Rocket Red and Shaolin Robot, embarked on a mission to Yenangyaung, Burma. The team's objective was to provide support to the 1st Burma Division in their resistance against the Japanese invaders. The Justice Society successfully repelled the invaders within a single day, contributing significantly to the defense of the region.

#### Western Desert Campaign

On May 26, the Justice Society received a directive to bolster the Allied forces in Libya, confronting the German and Italian troops. The Society divided into two teams; Under the leadership of Doctor Fate, Team A was formed, including Doctor Mid-Nite & Hooty, Shaolin Robot and Starman. Simultaneously, Team B, led by The Flash, comprised Atom Smasher, Green Lantern, Firebrand, and Rocket Red.

##### Battle of Bir Hakeim

In the face of daunting odds, where the enemy outnumbered the Allies more than tenfold, Team A undertook a relentless campaign that spanned over two weeks. The Justice Society played a pivotal role in decisively turning the tide of battle. Ultimately, the Allies emerged victorious, securing a hard-fought triumph against the Axis powers with the assistance of the Justice Society.

##### Battle of Gazala

Meanwhile, Team B was tasked with preventing the Nazis from capturing the city of Tobruk. After nearly three intense weeks, they succeeded in their mission, fortifying the Allies' position and safeguarding the city from falling into enemy hands. However, the victory came at a cost. Tragically, Firebrand became the first-ever member of the Justice Society to lose her life in the line of duty.

#### Second Battle of El Alamein

On November 6, the Justice Society received an assignment to support the Allies in breaking through Axis defenses in Egypt. A team formed by Atom Smasher, Doctor Fate, Doctor Mid-Nite & Hooty, Green Lantern, Starman, and led by The Flash, was sent to the location. Upon arrival, they encountered two South African heroes helping the Allies, Hawkgirl and Hawkman, who then joined forces with them in the battle. Recognizing their immense contributions, the Society integrated the Hawks into their ranks following the successful campaign.

#### Battle of the Bismarck Sea

On March 3 of 1943, the Justice Society responded to a critical call by dispatching a team to the Pacific Ocean in support of Allied air forces. Under the leadership of Doctor Fate, the team comprised Hawkgirl, Hawkman, Rocket Red, and Shaolin Robot. Their strategic intervention proved decisive, leading to a catastrophic defeat for the Japanese airforce.

#### Battle of Berlin

On April 16 of 1945, a Justice Society Team joined the Soviet Army along with the Freedom Fighters.

#### Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

On August 6, the Bombing of Hiroshima caught many Justice Society members by surprise. In the aftermath, the impact of the event led to significant shifts within the team. Green Lantern, deeply affected by the devastation, made the decision to depart Earth, vowing not to return. Tensions escalated when The Flash, unaware of the Manhattan Project, clashed with Doctor Fate, the sole Society member privy to the classified information. This conflict resulted in The Flash's departure from the team. Subsequently, Doctor Mid-Nite and Starman also chose to exit.

### Geneva Conference

Within the provisions of the Geneva Accords, a mandate stipulated the immediate disbandment of all war-related metahuman teams. This clause was a direct response to the continued utilization of these superhuman entities by the USA and the UK during the Korean War, a practice that endured beyond the cessation of Project All-Star following the end of World War II. The pressure mounted on both countries, compelling them to relinquish their use of metahuman teams in conflicts. Ultimately, the responsibility fell upon Mister Terrific, the Justice Society's representative in the conference, who made the decision to voluntarily disband the team.

## Description

### Caption

* BOYG — Battle of Yenangyaung, 1942
* BOBH — Battle of Bir Hakeim, 1942
* BOGZ — Battle of Gazala, 1942
* SBEA — Second Battle of El Alamein, 1942
* BBKS — Battle of the Bismarck Sea, 1943
* BOWH — Battle of West Hubei, 1943
* BOBE — Battle of Berlin, 1945
* BOIC — Battle of Inchon, 1950
* OPRI — Operation Ripper, 1951
* BWHH — Battle of White Horse Hill, 1952
* OPHR — Outpost Harry, 1953