What If Civilization Started Over? (Episode 42)

Episode 42: The Continuation of World War II

Overview of the Current Conflict

• The video continues the narrative of a civilization restarting, focusing on Episode 42, which follows the first half of World War II.

• The European Communist block, known as the Diamond Alliance, has declared war on both the Iberian Defensive Pact and the Three Point Star Alliance to dominate Europe.

• India and the Triangle Alliance have joined the conflict after discovering Sweden's support for rebels in their Australian colony.

Indian Military Actions

• India mobilizes its military and navy to make strategic landings in northern Australia and southern Cambodia.

• The Indian forces quickly expand their control in northern Australia due to reduced Swedish support for local rebels.

• Persia requests passage through a neutral brown country to invade two other nations; however, this request is denied.

Persian Invasion Strategy

• Following refusal from the brown country, Persia invades its capital and begins rapid advances into Central Asia with India's backing.

• Persia successfully splits the brown nation in two, leading to a swift surrender of one portion.

Developments in Europe

• Galissia faces setbacks near its capital but plans an encirclement strategy with Moroccan troops against Gibraltar forces.

• Valencia is under pressure from invading forces while Eastern Europe sees increased communist aggression.

Egyptian Advances

• Egypt makes significant territorial gains against Turkey, showcasing newfound strength not seen since earlier episodes.

Swedish Intervention via Greece

• Sweden decides to intervene more aggressively by moving troops through Greece to assist operations in Turkey.

• This invasion prompts backlash as it targets republic nations like Greece that are aligned against communism.

New Alliances Forming

• As tensions rise from these actions, two new countries are expected to join the ongoing war due to backlash against Swedish maneuvers.

War Dynamics in Southeast Asia and Beyond

The Role of Tokyo and Indonesia

• Tokyo is the first country to take a stand against communist influence in its region, planning military actions.

• Indonesia joins the conflict as a favor to the Galissians, having received support during their historical struggles. Their involvement aims to combat global communism.

Indian Military Movements

• The Indians leverage their alliance with Indonesia to advance through Cambodia, transferring control of the Australian front line to Indonesian forces.

• Northern Australians show more support for Indonesia than their own communist government, leading to increased rebellion against communism.

Expanding Conflicts in Australia and America

• A purple Australian faction initiates an invasion of a French Australian colony, motivated by anti-communist sentiments.

• In North America, Texan forces receive orders from Sweden to invade fascist Louisiana but face quick defeat.

African Frontlines and Colonial Dynamics

• Indian forces begin invasions into both French and Galissian colonies in Africa, eventually reclaiming territory for Galissians after defeating colonial powers.

• Moroccan troops also engage in conflict against French colonies; combined efforts lead to significant territorial gains for India.

Shifts in European Power Dynamics

• The Galissians promise independence to native African forces if they succeed in war efforts, boosting local morale and recruitment.

• Despite setbacks, Turkish forces capture Greek territories while Polish troops secure Greece's capital, establishing supply routes that bolster communist efforts.

New Alliances Forming Against Communism

• Caucasian nations join the fight against communism due to fears of losing democratic governance amidst rising authoritarian regimes.

• English support is pledged towards freeing Europe from communist control as they enter the war alongside other nations.

Southeast Asian Developments

• A green nation falls under complete communist control with its capital captured; this marks a significant shift in regional power dynamics.

• Vietnam enters the war aiming to reclaim Cambodia. Their swift invasion leads quickly to territorial acquisition.

Korean Involvement and Strategic Promises

• Korea officially joins the conflict after Tokyo promises them shared territorial gains post-war if they assist democratic forces.

Major Event Impacting War Efforts

• An unexpected event occurs at a major port city in Florida involving bomber planes targeting supplies meant for European communists. This could significantly alter ongoing military strategies.

The United States of Brazil Enters the War

The Initial Assault

• The United States of Brazil (USB) begins military operations by targeting ports and military infrastructure in a city, followed by naval bombardments on the Fidian coast.

• Initially considering neutrality, the USB decides to intervene due to escalating aggression from communist nations encroaching on their territory.

USB's Military Strategy

• The USB aligns with Galissia against communism, having previously engaged in interventions across South America to replace dictatorial regimes with democracies.

• All members of the USB's economic alliance pledge support for the war effort, indicating strong regional solidarity against communism.

Territorial Advances

• Following rapid advances, the USB captures key cities in Florida and Louisiana, leading to a resurgence of local forces that had been suppressed under Texan occupation.

• Despite ideological differences with fascist factions in Louisiana, the USB collaborates with them as they are not seen as a global threat compared to communists.

Conclusion of Hostilities in America

• After significant territorial gains and capturing major cities, Texas surrenders to the USB, effectively ending communist influence in North America.

• Troops are then dispatched to Galissia for further operations against remaining communist forces.

Global Developments Amidst War

Shifts in Oceanania and Asia

• In Australia, French forces are expelled from Oceanania while Indonesian troops complete their invasion of a communist-controlled region.

• New anarchist factions enter the conflict aiming for territorial acquisition and chaos; they successfully capture a major capital from communists.

Political Changes and Surrender

• A coup occurs within a recently established communist nation where citizens overthrow their government and restore democracy before invading neighboring communist territories.

• This leads to an overall retreat of communist nations back towards Europe as they lose control over significant regions.

European Dynamics: Sweden's Expansion

Swedish Aggression Towards Neutrals

• Sweden initiates invasions into neutral European countries like Denmark to consolidate power over Europe amidst fears of losing land claims.

Regional Alliances Shift

• The USB influences additional American countries formerly linked to Indonesia to join the war effort against expanding Swedish aggression.

Invasion and Occupation: The Struggle in Europe

Initial Invasions and Challenges

• Morocco invades Gibraltar after Valencia's occupation, expanding into the Pyrenees region but faces heavy resistance from communist forces.

• The communists have fortified their front lines in the Pyrenees, prompting Moroccan forces to consider alternative strategies, including sending troops to Egypt for further advances into Turkey.

• As the Anatolian Peninsula falls, access to mainland Europe becomes increasingly difficult; Greece has also fallen under communist control.

Strategic Landings and Expansions

• A less-defended area in the northern Netherlands is identified as a potential landing zone for Moroccan forces, which could incite local rebellion against communist occupation.

• After months of preparation, hundreds of thousands of troops successfully land in the northern Netherlands, capturing major cities and rapidly advancing southward.

• With over a million troops landed, Moroccan forces expand their control significantly while also launching an assault on southern Naples.

Shifting Frontlines and International Support

• Increased support from India and Asian nations allows Vulgar to reclaim its capital from communists and initiate a liberation campaign into Russia.

• The green team suffers due to governmental collapse caused by Swedish actions; however, restoration efforts lead to a new democratic government amidst ongoing stalemates in Greece.

New Alliances and Counteroffensives

• Polish forces are stretched thin as Romania and Ukraine join the war on the side of Galysians, shifting momentum against Poland.

• Romanian forces invade Greece alongside Egyptian landings that encircle Polish troops; this leads to rapid liberation of Greek territories.

Atrocities Uncovered and Global Response

• As liberated territories reveal atrocities committed by the Diamond Alliance against civilians, global sentiment shifts further against communism.

• A joint declaration from USB, India, Indonesia, and Galissia calls for countries to join a new global organization aimed at maintaining peace before May 17th, 1937.

• This Council of Nations aims to prevent future conflicts similar to current events; many countries respond by declaring war on Sweden.

The Global Conflict: Alliances and Outcomes

Expansion of Alliances

• Several South American countries, along with three members of the East African Economical Alliance and the Congo, join the conflict. Additionally, two Oceanian nations, Burma, South China, the Philippines, and Taiwan also enter the war.

• Notably, China joins the war to support Galissia. This marks a significant shift in alliances as various countries align against common foes.

Fascist vs. Democratic Nations

• At this point in the war, all fascist nations globally are involved. The collaboration between democratic and fascist countries is intriguing as they unite against communist forces.

• The situation for communist forces deteriorates significantly; Valyria is restored while Rome falls, leading to the resurgence of the Phoenician Union.

Shifts in European Frontlines

• English forces successfully land in Brittany as French troops break away from their communist government to join democratic nations. This results in France's complete collapse.

• Yrian forces advance into Austria and approach Poland—the first communist nation in Europe—blaming them for ongoing conflicts.

Liberation Movements

• Russian capital is recaptured after heavy retreats from Russia's front lines. Following this liberation, all of Russia is freed from enemy control.

• Kernigburg switches sides mid-war after its communist government falls; it launches a surprise invasion on Poland that leads to Polish capitulation.

Conclusion of Hostilities

• With most nations surrendering or switching sides, Sweden remains isolated but militarizes its population heavily. However, it ultimately succumbs to overwhelming opposition by June 12th, 1938.

• The Second World War concludes as one of history's largest conflicts reshaping global dynamics significantly.

Post-War Changes: A New World Order

Territorial Adjustments in America

• In North America post-war adjustments include new democratic governments established in Florida and Texas alongside a newly formed country referred to as Oklahoma.

• Louisiana expands slightly while Pyreneesia and Galissia regain their colonies within the Americas amidst uncertain future governance over these territories.

Developments Across Africa

• All French African colonies gain independence following the war; several new democracies emerge across Africa including notable changes represented by newly formed countries marked by distinct colors on maps.

Changes in Oceania

• Indonesia regains some Pacific islands while Papua New Guinea acquires additional territory. A new democratic government replaces Australia's previous regime amid territorial shifts involving French colonial lands.

Changes in Global Political Landscape Post-War

India's Approach to Puppet States

• India has released its puppet state as part of a peace treaty, aligning with the Council of Nations' stance against public states.

• As a leading member, India chose to follow this guideline, contrasting with Bangladesh's approach of retaining their puppet states.

Territorial Adjustments in Southeast Asia

• Vietnam acquired land from Cambodia; however, Cambodia remains intact with a new democratic government.

• The brown team gained territory from the red country due to decisions made during the peace treaty, while other nations also expanded their territories at the expense of the red team.

Reshaping Europe and North Africa

• Egypt has emerged as a strong regional power again after gaining land from Turkey and Libya.

• The eradication of communism is noted across Europe following significant territorial losses for certain countries.

Notable Changes in Iberian Peninsula

• Gibraltar has been officially recognized as an independent country again after being released by Galissia.

• France lost territory to neighboring regions including Pyreneesia and the Phoenician Union; Rome was completely dissolved between these two entities.

Occupation Zones Established

• Sweden and Poland are now divided into occupation zones due to their roles in instigating war; Poland is occupied by five bordering countries.

• Egypt received a large portion of southern Sweden while both capitals (Poland and Egypt) are jointly occupied by the Council of Nations.

Structure of the Council of Nations

• The Council consists of three tiers: assembly council members (base tier), regional council members (second tier), and powerful nations managing disputes within their regions.

• Unlike real-life UN operations, there is no unified army for conflict resolution; reliance on regional members is crucial for maintaining order.

Council of Nations Structure and Voting Process

Overview of Council Membership

• The council includes regional members from various locations such as southern Argentina, California, Morocco, Indonesia, China, and others. Notably, the Dutch are also a member.

• The assembly council consists of all members but does not grant additional voting power to regional council members compared to other assembly members.

Leading Council Members

• The leading council comprises five key nations: the United States, Brazil, Galissia, Egypt, India, and Tokyo. These countries were chosen for their global significance.

• To prevent tie votes in decision-making processes among leading council members, Tokyo was added as a fifth member alongside the four original nations.

Voting Mechanism

• A majority vote (three out of five) is required among leading council members to pass legislation; otherwise, proposals fail if they do not achieve this threshold.

Human Rights Considerations

• The council has adopted human rights documents influenced by historical events during World War II and shares similarities with UN structures.