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thanks JSB, fixed some points

-the "mainland" territories stay with the country (little explanation at the end)
-you are right, colony problem fixed > only one small colony in Africa (any suggestions where/ what country without stealing an important OTL conlony from another country?)
-explained the 1900 problem a bit more, but I dont understand what you mean
-WWI keeps how it is
-financial crisis a bit more generally not so detailed so everyones fantasy can be used
-WWII changed...the other way..no war > occupied by Germany and so on...
-I also rewite the time after WWII so it may be a bit more logical

• little archipelago in the time of 1300, a monarchy with their economy in the sector of agriculture, fishing and forestry
• a cooperation with the Hanseatic league and an organized trade with other surrounding countries and the Hanseatic town leads to a rising of wealth and prosperity of the country at the beginning of 1400
• In the time between 1500 and 1700 the country grows bigger and bigger. Some surrounding islands join the country others were captured. In this time the country evolves it’s strong naval forces we all know today. In the flowering time big parts of Denmark and the southern coastline of the Baltic Sea belong to this country.
• Around 1760 the mining industry grows. This was instigated by the industrialization and the new technologies coming from England. That doesn’t mean that there were no mining industry before but at this time it becomes important for the country’s economy.
• Around 1800 the Denmark war happens. The Denmark Kings establish a big army together with several partners. The surrounding countries support this war because they don’t want to have a too strong nation in the Baltic Sea. After this conflict the countries moved out of Denmark territory.
• Around 1850 several riots were born due the political situation in France and the German empire. As a result the monarchy was formed into a constitutional monarchy with their own, modern constitution.
• After this the economic power rises. The whole country’s infrastructure was improved.
• Around 1870 several conflicts in Africa take place. In this time the country captured a colony from another country mainly for prestige reasons (not sure what African country was captured yet). This was possible because of the strong naval force and the good support of the armed forces.
• Around 1900 the naval forces were improved as a reaction of the rising of the British and German navy to stay independent in an armed conflict or a sea blockade. Also the country wants to keep the position as leading naval force in the Baltic Sea.
• 1914: The country joins the first world war on the German side mainly because the good relationship to the German Empire since the 1880s. The military success on the eastern front comes quick. The Russian naval forces weren’t able to stop the high powered naval forces of the country and Germany.
• Between 1914 to 1918 smaller military operations, mainly of the naval forces and the air force support Germany.
• After the treaty of Brest-Listovsk in 1918 the country capitulates to the Western forces. This was mainly done because the war was nearly over and the military head of the German empire refused to change their tactics so both countries can fight efficient together.
• The country was not punished in the treaty of Versailles because it’s early capitulation. It only was punished with reparation repayments and the transfer of technology, mainly the naval one to GB. The borders western were moved back to their state of 1914. The country didn’t lose its colony because the British don’t considering the territory as important.
• After 1920 the country also has to fight with the financial crises. A big inflation like in other countries didn’t happen because the government have a very effective financial politic and a strong export economy.
• 1926 first attempted putsch caused by the political putsches in Germany. As a result a kind of secret service was found. It’s main task was to protect the state and the constitution against revolts.
• In 1934, after the political situation changed in Germany, the constitution was improved. Several mistakes were corrected and the parliament gets more power so the country gets more democratic.
• 1934-1939 the strength of the armed forces was improved and the army was modernized. This was necessary as a result of the German military power was rising and the country wants to stay safe. After the political situation in Germany becomes more extreme the country dissociate from Germany.
• 1940 the country was attacked by German armed forces. The government sends the king into exile to save his life and capitulate to prevent more damage and victims.
• (In 1944 a secret pact with the west allies was decided.)
• 1945 the Second World War was over. The country was occupied by the west allies and freed from Germany. In the Versailles treaty the countries territories of 1939 which were captured by the Germans in 1940 were given back and the country receives reparation repayments from Germany.
• Until 1950 the American and British units stayed in the country. They helped to reform the army and rebuild the parts of infrastructure which was destroyed by the German armed forces. After 1950 the armed forces were reactivated and new equipped so they are able to defeat the country against the USSR if necessary.
• In 1953 the country’s colony was send into independence. However it received economic, financial and military support until the present days.
• In the cold war several incidents with soviet submarines happens but that only leads to diplomatic trouble but no armed conflict.

The “mainland” parts are shown in the form after 1945. There were several plebiscites but the inhabitants vote to stay under the countries control. This is no advantage for Sweden (since 1950), Germany and Poland (both since 1991) because this countries can reach the coastlines and use the harbors under better tax and customs duty conditions. So many big harbors of the “mainland” are run by the country and its neighbors.

some more questions, I'm start planning the AUs army:
• area: about 45.000 km²
• population: about 5.900.000


• Königliche Landstreitkräfte (his/ her majesty army): 20.000
• Königliche Seestreitkräfte (his/ her majesty navy): 12.000
• Königliche Luftwaffe (his/ her majesty airforce): 8.500
• Königliche Jäger (his her majesty special forces): about 1000 (no official number)
• total: 41.500 (?)
• home guard: about 50.000 (?, may better to have a stronger army and no home guard?)
• police: königliche Gendarmerie (his/ her majesty gendarmerie): 50.000 (?)

• 45 fighters
• 35 ground attack planes
• 20 light combat/ trainer aircraft
• 14 transport aircraft
• 10 utility/ person transport aircraft
• 2(+3) aerial refueling aircraft
• 10(+3) special aircraft (maritime patrol, electronic warfare...)
• 15 attack helos
• 46(+25) utility/ transport helos
• 22 UAVs
(AU nation take part in several military operations and peacekeeping/ training missions)

Can that fit or do I think too big? :

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I would look at Denmark (its roughly your size and population)(and you could always up the pop a bit just look at Singapore’s population density, the size of your military will vary depending on the threat level (just look at modern Singapore for how large you could easily be in the cold war era with full conscription)

So Are you still in a cold war scenario or safe in NATO ? that will decide the numbers IMO.

As to points (IMO ) I was thinking you would likely lose them in 1800-1945 time frame, to the German unification or Sweden/Denmark. As soon as Railways beet ships for deployment speed the enclaves stop making military sense.
Just make an island off Africa ? (it could even develop well with no borders )
I don't think you are going to be sufficiently rich to challenging Germany so neutral or a German client (that later stays neutral in WW2) would make more sense ? Say you build your navy to challenge Sweden (if you still have enclaves up north, or Russia ?)
You could just not join in much ? you don’t have to go allied to survive just not officially axis (Spain/Sweden/Switzerland)
ok but not getting bombed would make you richer, so you can buy more better ships (ie Switzerland/Sweden)

You said it yourself. I'd say it doesn't really matter too much if you take a colony, or at least a part of another country's colony. I mean, the only thing you would really be changing in real life would be the independence date (but you could keep it the same) and the language that they speak. That's it.

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Its like ezgo say you can take what ever country you want in Africa. Most of africa became colonies afther 1880.




So take a real country in africa and make it your colonie. And not having a great navy dont matter Belgium dont have one to. They get Congo at a conference at Berlin in 1884/1885.

And adouth the Home Guard i would keep it.

Maby this can help you with your AU http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.asp

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