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In mid 1936, [[Stedoria|Stedorian]] government stated a claim over multiple border towns in [[Walneria]], as well as starting a "We are all Germanics" campaign, based on the [[wikipedia:Pan-Germanism|Pan-Germanic]] ideology which was implied by the governmental practicalities. [[Walneria]], in response, refused to negotiate giving up land and put up multiple sanctions, such as ban on arms or heavy industry export.
In mid 1936, [[Stedoria|Stedorian]] government stated a claim over multiple border towns in [[Walneria]], as well as starting a "We are all Germanics" campaign, based on the [[wikipedia:Pan-Germanism|Pan-Germanic]] ideology which was implied by the governmental practicalities. [[Walneria]], in response, refused to negotiate giving up land and put up multiple sanctions, such as ban on arms or heavy industry export.


[[File:Bunkr_Skutina_3_-_panoramio.jpg|thumb|Bunker "Mitssmel", about 30km east from Starbov]]
In December 1936, a bill passed in the Walnerian Parliament and Walnerian Senate, presenting and approving a project, which aimed to create three layers of fortifications on the border with [[Stedoria]], which was to be followed by a fortification project on every other boundary. The first constructions began in February 1937. [[Stedoria]] in return announced buildup of its motorized forces and raised a protest against the [[Walneria|Walnerian]] government. In summer and autumn 1937, first few bunkers were finished.
In December 1936, a bill passed in the Walnerian Parliament and Walnerian Senate, presenting and approving a project, which aimed to create three layers of fortifications on the border with [[Stedoria]], which was to be followed by a fortification project on every other boundary. The first constructions began in February 1937. [[Stedoria]] in return announced buildup of its motorized forces and raised a protest against the [[Walneria|Walnerian]] government. In summer and autumn 1937, first few bunkers were finished.


In March 1938, a bill was presented in [[Stedoria]] to lay claim on all of [[Walnerian]] based on the national principle ([[wikipedia:Pan-Germanism|Pan-Germanist]] parties denied difference between Stedorian and Walnerian populations). As a response, [[Walneria]] announced partial mobilisation of their armed forces and deported Stedorian ambassador.
In March 1938, a bill was presented in [[Stedoria]] to lay claim on all of [[Walneria]] based on the national principle ([[wikipedia:Pan-Germanism|Pan-Germanist]] parties denied difference between Stedorian and Walnerian populations). As a response, [[Walneria]] announced partial mobilisation of their armed forces and deported Stedorian ambassador.
 
===The Vlarm incident===
===The Vlarm incident===
The most notable incident that lead to the war was a incident that happened in the border town of Vlarm-Wermen on April 3rd, 1939. A train passing through customs at the border from [[Stedoria]] to [[Walneria]] started speeding up even through the check was not yet concluded. Distressed Walnerian border patrol opened fire into the train, killing two Stedorians, one of which was found to be a secret service agent carrying multiple different [[wikipedia:One-time pad|one-time pads]] into [[Walneria]].
The most notable incident that lead to the war was a incident that happened in the border town of Vlarm-Wermen on April 3rd, 1939. A train passing through customs at the border from [[Stedoria]] to [[Walneria]] started speeding up even through the check was not yet concluded. Distressed Walnerian border patrol opened fire into the train, killing two Stedorians, one of which was found to be a secret service agent carrying multiple different [[wikipedia:One-time pad|one-time pads]] into [[Walneria]].

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Stedorian-Walnerian War
Čs. vojáci v Krásné Lípě.gif
Walnerian soldiers in Starbov
Date1 May 1939 - 14 March 1940
(10 months and 13 days)
Location
Eastern parts of Walneria
Result

Walnerian victory:

Belligerents
 Walneria

 Stedoria


Political support:
Socialist red flag.svg Velaherian revolutionaries
Strength
1.5 million troops 1.4 million troops
Casualties and losses
~250,000 killed ~300,000 killed

The Stedorian-Walnerian War (Stedorian: Stedoriänik-Roberiänik Krig; Walnerian: Stedorínsse-Rósberisse Kríg) was a war fought between Stedoria and Walneria in 1939 and early 1940 over the independence of Walneria. The war eventually ended with Walnerian victory and withdrawal of

Background

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Escalation

Diplomatic prelude

In mid 1936, Stedorian government stated a claim over multiple border towns in Walneria, as well as starting a "We are all Germanics" campaign, based on the Pan-Germanic ideology which was implied by the governmental practicalities. Walneria, in response, refused to negotiate giving up land and put up multiple sanctions, such as ban on arms or heavy industry export.

Bunker "Mitssmel", about 30km east from Starbov

In December 1936, a bill passed in the Walnerian Parliament and Walnerian Senate, presenting and approving a project, which aimed to create three layers of fortifications on the border with Stedoria, which was to be followed by a fortification project on every other boundary. The first constructions began in February 1937. Stedoria in return announced buildup of its motorized forces and raised a protest against the Walnerian government. In summer and autumn 1937, first few bunkers were finished.

In March 1938, a bill was presented in Stedoria to lay claim on all of Walneria based on the national principle (Pan-Germanist parties denied difference between Stedorian and Walnerian populations). As a response, Walneria announced partial mobilisation of their armed forces and deported Stedorian ambassador.

The Vlarm incident

The most notable incident that lead to the war was a incident that happened in the border town of Vlarm-Wermen on April 3rd, 1939. A train passing through customs at the border from Stedoria to Walneria started speeding up even through the check was not yet concluded. Distressed Walnerian border patrol opened fire into the train, killing two Stedorians, one of which was found to be a secret service agent carrying multiple different one-time pads into Walneria.

This incident was quickly turned into a propaganda piece by both sides. Stedoria quickly seized the opportunity to show, that Walnerians are warmongering psychopaths, which just killed two innocent Stedorians. Walneria reacted by relasing the information about the presence of one-time pads and turned the incident into a proof, that the Stedorians are planning an attack.

Present day historians agree, that the incident was most likely genuine and that the one-time pads were real, but also point out, that Walnerian border patrol that day reacted excessively and broke multiple rules, such as the Rules of engagement at the time enforced by the border guard.

Mobilisation

After multiple other incidents, Stedoria announced an ultimatum to Walneria on April 24th, which demanded immediate demobilization of all Walnerian soldiers, surrender of political prisoners, disbandment of the current government and formation of a new one compliant to Stedoria (At the time, there was a party named "Party of Germanic Unity", which was Pro-Pan-Germanic). As a result, on April 25th, Walneria declared a full-scale mobilisation of its armed forces.

On April 26th, martial law was declared in Walneria, establishing curfew, blackouts and food rationing. On April 27th, Party of Germanic Unity was disbanded and twelve of the most prominent leaders arrested. The mobilisation was finished in three days and soldiers were stationed in positions.

At 23:00 hours, at April 30th, first reporst of border crossings were announced and the military went from emergency readiness to combat alert. At midnight, president of Walneria was notified of the attack and on 2:30, first radio broadcast announced, that the was has started.

The war

Early battles

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Bunker fights

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Resistance

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Break in the front

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Conclusion of the conflict

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Aftermath

Collaboration trials

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Political impact

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Settlement laws

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