German forces shattered the Allied armies on the Marne, encircled and captured large numbers of troops, and drove the remaining defenders back toward Paris. After the French government evacuated, the…
After the British surrender and the fall of Paris, Crown Prince Wilhelm conspired with Prittwitz and Moltke the Younger to overthrow Wilhelm II. Wilhelm was killed in the coup, and Oscar prepared to…
Oscar crushed Crown Prince Wilhelm’s mutiny, dealt with the rebellion in Württemberg, and crowned himself Emperor Wilhelm III. As Germany prepared to confront Britain at Le Havre, the British…
The Royal Navy’s intervention briefly halted the German advance at Le Havre, but German carrier aircraft destroyed the British fleet and the city fell. As the Allies prepared a combined fleet to…
The German and Allied fleets converged for a decisive battle after German carrier aircraft devastated the Allied battleship force. The German main fleet gained the upper hand, sinking several more…
Germany destroyed or captured the Allied capital ships, forcing Britain, France, and Italy to face the prospect of invasion or peace. Churchill became Prime Minister to lead Britain’s resistance…
Germany forced France to surrender, then negotiated separate peace treaties with Italy and Austria-Hungary while exploiting the growing rift between its allies. Oscar turned to preparations for an…
Oscar expanded Germany’s eastern influence while Britain sought American support and the Island Nation debated how to respond to Germany’s growing power. The Island Nation rejected Germany’s demands…
Germany sent an expeditionary fleet to reclaim its Southeast Asian colonies, and the Island Nation’s attempts to resist led to devastating attacks on its cities and a naval battle. The Island Nation…
Germany destroyed the Island Nation’s Combined Fleet and bombarded its cities after its leaders refused to withdraw from Southeast Asia. The Island Nation accepted an American loan to rebuild its…
After Germany forced the Island Nation to accept its terms, Oscar turned his attention to Britain and prepared to divide it after defeat. German forces invaded the British coast, secured beachheads…
German forces broke through British coastal defenses, destroyed the Royal Air Force’s main strength, and routed the British counterattack at Boulogne. With the route to London blocked and more than…
German forces defeated the British armies, captured London, and took control of the British Isles. Oscar divided Britain into three dependent states, while Churchill and George V continued the…
Oscar reorganized Germany’s armed forces and displayed its strength at a military parade and naval review, while Bryan sought to build an alliance against Germany. Crown Prince Karl pursued American…
Germany sold its surplus warships to foreign powers, then made industrial and military agreements with Buru while preparing for a future conflict. The arc ended with Spain taking Gibraltar before…
Germany forced Spain to surrender Gibraltar, the Balearic Islands, and a billion marks, then secured Egypt and expanded its control across the Middle East. As Britain withdrew, Hardinge and Nicholson…
Britain promised Indian autonomy to secure an army against Germany, but German forces defeated the Anglo-Indian forces and captured Delhi. As Indian leaders sought terms, Oscar’s ministers considered…
Germany divided India among its princely rulers, claimed its temple treasures, and launched a population campaign. After Karl I withdrew Austria-Hungary from the alliance, Oscar used the decision as a…
As the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed, Karl I fled with its navy while Germany annexed Austria and pursued the fleet. The German and Austro-Hungarian fleets met east of Socotra Island, where the…
Germany destroyed the Austro-Hungarian fleet, then chose to avoid war with the United States while expanding its carrier program and pursuing arms control. After the Berlin conference deadlocked…