Invasion of Albin Island

The Invasion of Albin Island was a military campaign conducted by the Tamwull military against the independent city of Lomport and the Albin Island residents. Initially the invasion was meant to be completed within the year of **493PR** but instead lasted until mid-way **494PR**.

## Background

### Political

In **492PR** Axel Tordvalds launched an extensive media campaign against Albin island, claiming them to be damaging to their very way of life and a group of barbarians.

When the 37th Tallian Federal Election was held in Jika 3, Axel, representing the Old Guard, was elected President. He came into power by the end of Jika at the request of the Executive Head to form a government. During the formation of his cabinet, Axel specifically chose Segol Carlsson for the Minister of Defence position, ignoring the suggestions from his political party. The reason is that Segol was a like-minded individual who would agree with his policies to declare war on Albin Island, while the other Old Guard members would not.

In Octavium, President Axel would declare the citizens of Albin Island and the city of Lomport as enemies of Tamwull, preparing a military force to go and invade.

The force, led by General Ivar Akerland, would begin their approach by sea in Asunak **493PR**.

### Social

After the previous government failed to meet the expectations of the people, they were angry and looking for something to complain about. Axel’s campaign took advantage of this and soon the citizens of Tamwull would read the news weekly, discussing the dangers that Albin Island posed.

This made Axel turn into a populist, having the support of the people behind him, despite his lack of knowledge in politics. When the election was held, Axel won in a landslide, beating out the previous government, Tamwull United who lost 12 of their original 56 seats. Now that Axel was in charge, the people were roaring for a fight, increasing the military recruitment numbers tenfold, meaning they didn’t have to rely on conscription for the next 10 years.

## Invasion

On Asunak 10 **493PR**, the Tamwull Navy left the ports of Westnon, containing an army of 25,000 Tallian Knights commanded by General Ivar Akerland and 500 members from the Order of Discon commanded by Discon Commander Alina Hedman.

Hearing about the invasion, the Albin Island, or Islanders, troops prepared to contest the landing, following the boats to their destination.

### Albin Island Landing

*See: Albin Island Landing*

The Albin Island Landing was a costly victory for the Tallian Army, taking more losses than the enemy and not achieving a decisive victory. However, they had tactically achieved their objective of making a foothold on the island and understanding the way the Islanders fought.

### Grimsey

After their tactical success in the landing, the Tallians began to advance out of their foothold and begin to conquer the surrounding area. First was the port town of Grimsey, a vital objective that could provide them with docks, food and proper shelter.

Gathering his force, Taisto decided to ambush the Tallians from the hill.

#### Battle of Grimsey

*See: Battle of Grimsey*

The Battle of Grimsey was a quick affair, Taisto not wanting to get dragged out into a long battle. Using his knowledge of the land, the Islanders were able to get the drop on the Tallians, hitting them hard and fast before withdrawing.

### Vopna

Now that they had taken Grimsey, Vopna stood as the last major settlement before the city of Lomport, making it the final stand that the Islanders could make. Finding no favourable battlegrounds, the Islanders prepared to fight on the flat plains.

#### Battle of Vopna

*See: Battle of Vopna*

In **494PR**, the Tallians and Islanders met for the final time. Using everything they had, the Islanders had a good resistance against the Tallians but failed, slowly getting surrounded and eventually killed for their refusal to surrender.

### Lomport

With no resistance left, the Tallians marched into Lomport, taking the city without a fight. This was because of two reasons: The Islanders no longer had the forces or will to fight and Lomport was a city without walls, not used to dealing with hostile enemies on their island.

When the city was taken, the troops were given the chance to loot and raid, though ordered specifically that the populace was not to be hurt. This order resulted in only minimal civilian casualties and a huge increase in the morale and loyalty of the troops.

After waving the Tallian flag from the Lomport tower, the troops stayed in the city for the next few months, ensuring an easy takeover by the Tamwull Government. The troops later returned to Tamwull and Ivar was given a Medal of Leadership by the Tallian Federal Parliament.