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'''Stefan Bäumler Vogt''' (17 February 1906 – 7 October 1991) was a [[Vierz Empire|Vierz]] [[wikipedia:Officer (armed forces)|military officer]] and {{wp|politician}}. He is known for serving as the {{wp|military dictator}} of the [[Vierz Empire]] during the [[Luepolan War]].  
'''Stefan Bäumler Vogt''' (17 February 1906 – 7 October 1991) was a [[Vierz Empire|Vierz]] politician and military officer. He is known for serving as the {{wp|military dictator}} of the [[Vierz Empire]] during the [[Luepolan War]].  


Born to a lower-class family in the Vierz-speaking city of [[Krassfurt|Krajuna]], [[People's Republic of Luepola|Luepola]], Vogt and his family emigrated to the [[Vierz Empire]] at age 4. He was conscripted into the [[Imperial Vierz Army]] in 1924, but opted to undergo officer training at the prestigious [[Friedrich I Imperial Army Academy|Friedrich I Army Academy]] instead. During the [[Great War (Vasarden)|Great War]], he held a variety of commands on the [[WVFGWV|Western Front]] and achieved the rank of ''{{wp|Oberst}}'' by the war's end. By the 1960s, Vogt had become influential in political circles, and for many years served as one of the chief advisors to [[Emperor of Vierzland|emperor]] [[Victor III of Vierzland|Victor III]] and his successor [[Victor IV of Vierzland|Victor IV]]. He was known as a temperate {{wp|nationalism|nationalist}} and an advocate of ''{{wp|Realpolitik}}'' diplomacy, which put him at odds with the more {{wp|Jingoism|jingoistic}} [[Chancellor of Vierzland|chancellor]], [[Jens Pohl]], who eventually forced him out of government entirely.
Vogt was born to a lower-class family in the Vierz-speaking city of [[Krassfurt|Krajuna]], [[People's Republic of Luepola|Luepola]], and he and his family emigrated to the [[Vierz Empire]] at age 4. He was conscripted into the [[Imperial Vierz Army]] in 1924, but opted to undergo officer training at the Frederick I Army Academy instead. During the [[Great War (Vasarden)|Great War]], he held a variety of commands on the [[WVFGWV|Western Front]] and achieved the rank of ''{{wp|Oberst}}'' by the war's end. By the 1960s, Vogt had become influential in political circles, and for many years served as one of the chief advisors to [[Emperor of Vierzland|emperor]] [[Victor III of Vierzland|Victor III]] and his successor, [[Victor IV of Vierzland|Victor IV]]. He was known as a temperate {{wp|nationalism|nationalist}} and an advocate of ''{{wp|Realpolitik}}'' diplomacy, which put him at odds with the more {{wp|Jingoism|jingoistic}} [[Chancellor of Vierzland|chancellor]], [[Jens Pohl]], who eventually forced him out of government entirely.


The beginning of the [[Luepolan Spring]] in 1977 saw Vogt's position and rank elevated as he became ''{{wp|Generalfeldmarschall}}'' of the Imperial Vierz Army. Pohl was booted out of government by Victor IV and Vogt was appointed the primary planner of the [[Operation Modi|operation to invade Luepola]]. Vogt was the chief proponent of a more cautious invasion plan that would focus only on military targets and with the aim of {{wp|winning hearts and minds}} over the people of Luepola; he was largely overruled. However, he advocated a far harsher military policy in [[Vierz West Oridia]] in the midst of the [[Caraqi Campaign]]. In August 1979, Vogt was appointed chancellor and the [[Luepolan War]] began.  
The beginning of the [[Luepolan Spring]] in 1977 saw Vogt's position and rank elevated as he became ''{{wp|Generalfeldmarschall}}'' of the Imperial Vierz Army. Pohl was sacked Victor IV and Vogt was made the primary planner of the [[Operation Modi|operation to invade Luepola]]. Vogt was the chief proponent of a more cautious invasion plan that would focus only on military targets and with the aim of {{wp|winning hearts and minds}} over the people of Luepola; he was largely overruled. Conversely, he advocated a far harsher civilian policy in [[Vierz West Oridia]] in the midst of the [[Caraqi Campaign]]. In August 1979, Vogt was appointed chancellor and the [[Luepolan War]] began.  


Vierz forces were able to conquer much of the country, but faced strong resistance that was unable to be overcome with conventional military force. Vogt, as ''{{wp|Reichskommissar}}'' of Luepola, attempted to pursue conciliatory policies towards the civilian population but remained brutal towards captured prisoners-of-war and resistance fighters. Domestically, Vogt's regime as chancellor became increasingly dictatorial with martial law and rationing enforced nationwide. In 1980 he declared himself ''{{wp|4schall}}'', granting him full military decision-making authority. By 1985, Vogt was facing severe domestic turmoil and resistance and the Vierz military was on the verge of defeat in Luepola. He resigned from his office as chancellor and from the military in February 1985 after internal pressure from Victor IV.
Vierz forces were able to rapidly conquer most of the country, but faced widespread civil and military resistance. Vogt, as ''{{wp|Reichskommissar}}'' of Luepola, attempted to pursue conciliatory policies towards civilians but was brutal towards captured prisoners-of-war and resistance fighters. Domestically, Vogt's regime as chancellor became increasingly dictatorial with martial law and rationing enforced nationwide as the country was targeted by far-reaching international sanctions over its military activity. In 1980, he declared himself ''{{wp|Reichsmarschall}}'', granting him full military decision-making authority. By 1985, Vogt was facing severe domestic turmoil and resistance and Vierz forces were on the verge of defeat in Luepola. Victor IV forced him to resign his political and military posts in February 1985.


Vogt retired to his hometown of [[Krassfurt]], which had been annexed by Vierzland during the Great War, and later died in 1991. His passing was scarcely mourned or considered except by a few close friends and family members. Vogt remains a highly controversial figure among the Vierz public and historians. His detractors criticize him for his dictatorial nature and propensity for military-led repression and brutality. His supporters argue that his flaws were merely a consequence of the circumstances he was forced into, and that he attempted his utmost to prevent war crimes in spite of internal opposition.  
Vogt retired to his hometown of [[Krassfurt]], where he died in 1991. His passing was scarcely mourned or considered except by a few close friends and family members. Vogt remains a highly controversial figure among the Vierz public and historians. His detractors criticize him for his dictatorial nature and propensity for military-led repression and brutality. His supporters argue that his flaws were merely a consequence of the circumstances he was forced into, and that he attempted his utmost to prevent war crimes in spite of internal opposition.  
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Latest revision as of 09:52, 5 May 2021

Reichsmarschall
Stefan Vogt
Photo of Stefan Vogt.png
Vogt in 1975
Chancellor of the Vierz Empire
In office
2 August 1979 – 6 February 1985
MonarchVictor IV
Preceded byPhilipp Lorenz
Succeeded byUwe Scholz
Imperial Commissioner of Reichskommissariat Luepola
In office
13 April 1981 – 7 June 1984
Preceded byTorben Behm
Succeeded byMark Behrends
Personal details
Born
Stefan Bäumler Vogt

(1906-02-17)17 February 1906
Krajuna, People's Republic of Luepola
(Now Krassfurt, Vierzland)
Died7 October 1991(1991-10-07) (aged 85)
Krassfurt, Jubenham, Vierzland
Political partyNone (Independent)
EducationFriedrich I Imperial Army Academy
Military service
Allegiance Vierz Empire
Branch/serviceImperial Vierz Army
Years of service1924–1985
Rank
CommandsImperial Vierz Army (1977–1985)
Reichswehr (1980–1985)
Battles/warsGreat War
Caraqi Campaign
Luepolan War

Stefan Bäumler Vogt (17 February 1906 – 7 October 1991) was a Vierz politician and military officer. He is known for serving as the military dictator of the Vierz Empire during the Luepolan War.

Vogt was born to a lower-class family in the Vierz-speaking city of Krajuna, Luepola, and he and his family emigrated to the Vierz Empire at age 4. He was conscripted into the Imperial Vierz Army in 1924, but opted to undergo officer training at the Frederick I Army Academy instead. During the Great War, he held a variety of commands on the Western Front and achieved the rank of Oberst by the war's end. By the 1960s, Vogt had become influential in political circles, and for many years served as one of the chief advisors to emperor Victor III and his successor, Victor IV. He was known as a temperate nationalist and an advocate of Realpolitik diplomacy, which put him at odds with the more jingoistic chancellor, Jens Pohl, who eventually forced him out of government entirely.

The beginning of the Luepolan Spring in 1977 saw Vogt's position and rank elevated as he became Generalfeldmarschall of the Imperial Vierz Army. Pohl was sacked Victor IV and Vogt was made the primary planner of the operation to invade Luepola. Vogt was the chief proponent of a more cautious invasion plan that would focus only on military targets and with the aim of winning hearts and minds over the people of Luepola; he was largely overruled. Conversely, he advocated a far harsher civilian policy in Vierz West Oridia in the midst of the Caraqi Campaign. In August 1979, Vogt was appointed chancellor and the Luepolan War began.

Vierz forces were able to rapidly conquer most of the country, but faced widespread civil and military resistance. Vogt, as Reichskommissar of Luepola, attempted to pursue conciliatory policies towards civilians but was brutal towards captured prisoners-of-war and resistance fighters. Domestically, Vogt's regime as chancellor became increasingly dictatorial with martial law and rationing enforced nationwide as the country was targeted by far-reaching international sanctions over its military activity. In 1980, he declared himself Reichsmarschall, granting him full military decision-making authority. By 1985, Vogt was facing severe domestic turmoil and resistance and Vierz forces were on the verge of defeat in Luepola. Victor IV forced him to resign his political and military posts in February 1985.

Vogt retired to his hometown of Krassfurt, where he died in 1991. His passing was scarcely mourned or considered except by a few close friends and family members. Vogt remains a highly controversial figure among the Vierz public and historians. His detractors criticize him for his dictatorial nature and propensity for military-led repression and brutality. His supporters argue that his flaws were merely a consequence of the circumstances he was forced into, and that he attempted his utmost to prevent war crimes in spite of internal opposition.

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