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joegrundman · 02-01-11, 03:53 PM

The Times September 4th 1939

We reprint yesterday's address of the Prime Minister.

"I am speaking to you from the Cabinet Room at 10, Downing Street.

This morning the British Ambassador in Berlin handed the German Government a final note stating that unless we heard from them by 11.00 a.m. that they were prepared at once to withdraw their troops from Poland, a state of war would exist between us.

I have to tell you that no such undertaking has been received, and that consequently this country is at war with Germany.

You can imagine what a bitter blow it is to me that all my long struggle to win peace has failed. Yet I cannot believe that there is anything more or anything different I could have done and that would have been more successful.

Up to the very last it would have been quite possible to have arranged a peaceful and honourable settlement between Germany and Poland, but Hitler would not have it.

He had evidently made up his mind to attack Poland whatever happened; and although he now says he has put forward reasonable proposals which were rejected by the Poles, that is not a true statement.

The proposals were never shown to the Poles nor to us; and although they were announced in a German broadcast on Thursday night, Hitler did not wait to make comment on them, but ordered his troops to cross the Polish frontier.

His actions show convincingly that there is no chance of expecting that this man will ever give up his practice of using force to gain his will. He can only be stopped by force.

We and France are today, in fulfilment of our obligations, going to the aid of Poland, who is so bravely resisting this wicked and unprovoked attack on her people. We have a clear conscience. We have done all that any country could do to establish peace. The situation in which no word given to Germany’s ruler could be trusted and no people or country could feel themselves safe has become intolerable.

And now that we have resolved to finish it, I know that you will play your part with calmness and courage.

At such a moment as this the assurances of support that we have received from the Empire are a source of profound encouragement to us.

When I have finished speaking certain detailed announcements will be made on behalf of the Government. Give these your closest attention.

The Government have made plans under which it will be possible to carry on the work of the nation in the days of stress and strain that may be ahead. But these plans need your help.

You may be taking part in the fighting Services or as a volunteer in one of the branches of civil defence. If so you will report for duty in accordance with the instructions you have received.

You may be engaged in work essential to the prosecution of war for the maintenance of the life of the people – in factories, in transport, in public utility concerns or in the supply of other necessaries of life. If so, it is of vital importance that you should carry on with your jobs.

Now may God bless you all. May He defend the right. It is the evil things that we shall be fighting against – brute force, bad faith, injustice, oppression and persecution – and against them I am certain that the right will prevail."

Oberon · 06-14-11, 07:45 AM

TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN
Winter 1940 ----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 3Y

ITALIAN NAVY CRUSH BRITISH FLEET

The courageous Regina Marina has crushed the Royal Navy in an exciting clash off the coast of Malta with two battleships sunk and two heavily damaged with no casualties to the Italian air-force and navy. Furthermore, a destroyer and submarine flotilla were annihilated by the Italian submarine and air arm.
It is now certain that the mighty Italian army will prevail over the British communists in the Mediterranean.

In other news, the High Command has denied that it unsuccessfully attempted to attach propellers to the legs of young schoolgirls to turn them into fighter aircraft under a program codenamed Sutoraiku Witchizu. Emperor Oberon is understood to have initiated the program after studying something called 'anime'. It is unknown how this 'anime' will affect our crushing victories over the primitive and aggressive Chinese.

Crécy · 06-16-11, 01:56 AM

CORRIERE DELLA SERA

ROYAL NAVY FLEES! REGINA MARINA TRIUMPHS!

Vittorio Veneto Class Battleship

The royal navy has been crushed in a battle near Malta. Tea drinkers suffered severe casualties while Regina Marina didn't take any. Especially submarine men and pilots excelled in the battle by causing heavy casualties to the british. Saying "mare nostrum" finally applies!

Poseidon! Enjoy those british ships!

Crécy · 07-22-11, 06:08 PM

DAS REICH

Summer 1941 - DEUTCHE WOCHENZEITUNG -

RED ARMY CRUSHED!

It took only three months of fighting until the red army was completely surrounded and forced to surrender. Luftwaffe annihilated the red army's airforces, while taking only a little or no casualties at all. Luftwaffe's complete air superiority gave the panzers a chance to breakthrough the communist's lines and run deep into the Soviet Union territory, capturing important industrial centers. Hitler is confident that Moscow will fall by Christmas.

BISMARCK SUNK

Kriegsmarine's flagship Bismarck was sunk in the atlantic ocean. Allied ships suffered severe casualties during the fierce battle but their numbers were too many for Bismarck and thus our crown jewel met her noble end. The high command announced that every sailor who served on Bismarck will be awarded by a 2nd class iron cross for their absolute bravery.

U-BOATS CONTINUE TO CRIPPLE THE BRITISH

The U-boats have inflicted massive amounts of damage to allied shipping this summer, with over 200 ships sunk. Renowned u-boat captains are celebrated as heroes throughout the reich and the crew is welcomed home with cheers after long patrols.
Allies are powerless. They are doomed to watch as u-boats sink their ships one by one. Soon the brits will be on their knees!

Raptor1 · 09-15-11, 04:14 PM

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A., Winter 1941 - Price Five Cents.

Day of Infamy!

Following the recent surprise attack on the US' principal naval base in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, the United States has declared war the Empire of Japan. This event is the culmination of the recent years' tensions over Japanese expansionism in China and South-East Asia, which have rapidly escalated following Japan's invasion of French Indochina and the subsequent US oil embargo earlier this year. Germany and Italy, both Japan's allies, have also declared war on the United States, which has now joined the conflict already raging in Europe.

Further attacks have been reported against the Philippines, British possessions in South-East Asia, the Dutch East Indies and various Pacific island groups, many of which have fallen to invasion by Imperial Japanese forces. However, United States forces have already begun deploying to Australia and islands across the Pacific in order to stop the Japanese advance, and crash mobilization and shipbuilding programs are being put into effect. Sources in the US military remain confident that the Allies can swiftly halt and defeat this unprovoked Japanese offensive.

Oberon · 09-19-11, 12:23 PM

TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN
Winter 1941----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 5Y

VICTORY AGAINST AMERICAN DOGS

The American fleet lies in ruins in the waters of Pearl Harbour today as the heroes of the Imperial Japanese Navy struck a decisive blow against our oppressors. In all some five battleships and countless smaller vessels were annihilated by our pilots with minimal losses.
As our brave forces march across the Pacific, the United States cowers before us, paralyzed like their President and they will soon join their precious battleships at the graveyard of history.
This is a great day for the Japanese Empire! Banzai for the Emperor!!

In other news, the office of the Emperor has denied giving Japanese pilots involved in the Pearl Harbour attack express orders to open fire on any 'stupid Americans involved in love triangles'. More on this story later.

02-01-11, 03:53 PM	#1
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Newspapers The Times September 4th 1939 We reprint yesterday's address of the Prime Minister. "I am speaking to you from the Cabinet Room at 10, Downing Street. This morning the British Ambassador in Berlin handed the German Government a final note stating that unless we heard from them by 11.00 a.m. that they were prepared at once to withdraw their troops from Poland, a state of war would exist between us. I have to tell you that no such undertaking has been received, and that consequently this country is at war with Germany. You can imagine what a bitter blow it is to me that all my long struggle to win peace has failed. Yet I cannot believe that there is anything more or anything different I could have done and that would have been more successful. Up to the very last it would have been quite possible to have arranged a peaceful and honourable settlement between Germany and Poland, but Hitler would not have it. He had evidently made up his mind to attack Poland whatever happened; and although he now says he has put forward reasonable proposals which were rejected by the Poles, that is not a true statement. The proposals were never shown to the Poles nor to us; and although they were announced in a German broadcast on Thursday night, Hitler did not wait to make comment on them, but ordered his troops to cross the Polish frontier. His actions show convincingly that there is no chance of expecting that this man will ever give up his practice of using force to gain his will. He can only be stopped by force. We and France are today, in fulfilment of our obligations, going to the aid of Poland, who is so bravely resisting this wicked and unprovoked attack on her people. We have a clear conscience. We have done all that any country could do to establish peace. The situation in which no word given to Germany’s ruler could be trusted and no people or country could feel themselves safe has become intolerable. And now that we have resolved to finish it, I know that you will play your part with calmness and courage. At such a moment as this the assurances of support that we have received from the Empire are a source of profound encouragement to us. When I have finished speaking certain detailed announcements will be made on behalf of the Government. Give these your closest attention. The Government have made plans under which it will be possible to carry on the work of the nation in the days of stress and strain that may be ahead. But these plans need your help. You may be taking part in the fighting Services or as a volunteer in one of the branches of civil defence. If so you will report for duty in accordance with the instructions you have received. You may be engaged in work essential to the prosecution of war for the maintenance of the life of the people – in factories, in transport, in public utility concerns or in the supply of other necessaries of life. If so, it is of vital importance that you should carry on with your jobs. Now may God bless you all. May He defend the right. It is the evil things that we shall be fighting against – brute force, bad faith, injustice, oppression and persecution – and against them I am certain that the right will prevail." __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

06-16-11, 01:56 AM	#3
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	CORRIERE DELLA SERA ROYAL NAVY FLEES! REGINA MARINA TRIUMPHS! Vittorio Veneto Class Battleship The royal navy has been crushed in a battle near Malta. Tea drinkers suffered severe casualties while Regina Marina didn't take any. Especially submarine men and pilots excelled in the battle by causing heavy casualties to the british. Saying "mare nostrum" finally applies! Poseidon! Enjoy those british ships! __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau

07-22-11, 06:08 PM	#4
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	DAS REICH Summer 1941 - DEUTCHE WOCHENZEITUNG - RED ARMY CRUSHED! It took only three months of fighting until the red army was completely surrounded and forced to surrender. Luftwaffe annihilated the red army's airforces, while taking only a little or no casualties at all. Luftwaffe's complete air superiority gave the panzers a chance to breakthrough the communist's lines and run deep into the Soviet Union territory, capturing important industrial centers. Hitler is confident that Moscow will fall by Christmas. BISMARCK SUNK Kriegsmarine's flagship Bismarck was sunk in the atlantic ocean. Allied ships suffered severe casualties during the fierce battle but their numbers were too many for Bismarck and thus our crown jewel met her noble end. The high command announced that every sailor who served on Bismarck will be awarded by a 2nd class iron cross for their absolute bravery. U-BOATS CONTINUE TO CRIPPLE THE BRITISH The U-boats have inflicted massive amounts of damage to allied shipping this summer, with over 200 ships sunk. Renowned u-boat captains are celebrated as heroes throughout the reich and the crew is welcomed home with cheers after long patrols. Allies are powerless. They are doomed to watch as u-boats sink their ships one by one. Soon the brits will be on their knees! __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau

09-15-11, 04:14 PM	#5
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	*Honolulu Star-Bulletin* Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A., Winter 1941 - Price Five Cents. Day of Infamy! Following the recent surprise attack on the US' principal naval base in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, the United States has declared war the Empire of Japan. This event is the culmination of the recent years' tensions over Japanese expansionism in China and South-East Asia, which have rapidly escalated following Japan's invasion of French Indochina and the subsequent US oil embargo earlier this year. Germany and Italy, both Japan's allies, have also declared war on the United States, which has now joined the conflict already raging in Europe. Further attacks have been reported against the Philippines, British possessions in South-East Asia, the Dutch East Indies and various Pacific island groups, many of which have fallen to invasion by Imperial Japanese forces. However, United States forces have already begun deploying to Australia and islands across the Pacific in order to stop the Japanese advance, and crash mobilization and shipbuilding programs are being put into effect. Sources in the US military remain confident that the Allies can swiftly halt and defeat this unprovoked Japanese offensive. __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

06-14-11, 07:45 AM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN Winter 1940 ----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 3Y ITALIAN NAVY CRUSH BRITISH FLEET The courageous Regina Marina has crushed the Royal Navy in an exciting clash off the coast of Malta with two battleships sunk and two heavily damaged with no casualties to the Italian air-force and navy. Furthermore, a destroyer and submarine flotilla were annihilated by the Italian submarine and air arm. It is now certain that the mighty Italian army will prevail over the British communists in the Mediterranean. In other news, the High Command has denied that it unsuccessfully attempted to attach propellers to the legs of young schoolgirls to turn them into fighter aircraft under a program codenamed Sutoraiku Witchizu. Emperor Oberon is understood to have initiated the program after studying something called 'anime'. It is unknown how this 'anime' will affect our crushing victories over the primitive and aggressive Chinese.

09-19-11, 12:23 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	TOKYO NICHI NICHI SHIMBUN Winter 1941----------- BANZAI FOR THE EMPEROR ----------- 5Y VICTORY AGAINST AMERICAN DOGS The American fleet lies in ruins in the waters of Pearl Harbour today as the heroes of the Imperial Japanese Navy struck a decisive blow against our oppressors. In all some five battleships and countless smaller vessels were annihilated by our pilots with minimal losses. As our brave forces march across the Pacific, the United States cowers before us, paralyzed like their President and they will soon join their precious battleships at the graveyard of history. This is a great day for the Japanese Empire! Banzai for the Emperor!! In other news, the office of the Emperor has denied giving Japanese pilots involved in the Pearl Harbour attack express orders to open fire on any 'stupid Americans involved in love triangles'. More on this story later.