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BYU 14 · 02-15-2009, 09:46 PM

January/February Summary
Most of the action comes in the form of Artillery exchanges, as both sides plot spring offensives, with the only real bitter ground fighting taking place along the southern reaches of the Western front, with the results being decidedly in favor of the Central powers. Weather on the Eastern front makes any type of ground fighting nearly impossible and the respite is still no consolation to the troops here, who must now battle an even tougher foe in the elements. Casualties on both sides are at their lowest point since fighting began, but it is clear that as spring approaches this war will surge past the 2 million mark in cumulative casualties in short order.
The Entente – 994,000 killed in action and missing
The Central Powers – 900,000 killed in action and missing

No new entries to the war, but the Entente seem to be suffering the effects the most. France (excellent) and Russia (excellent) remain resolute. Britain (strong) shows the first effects of its limited involvement, due to food shortages, while Belgium (wavering) and Serbia (weak) cling to hope. The Central powers of Germany (excellent), Austria (strong) and the Ottoman Empire (excellent) all enjoy a much stronger support of the war by their citizens. 1915 has started slowly, but the wings of death stand poised to spread and envelope Europe in a greater darkness than ever before. The tide has swung back to the Entente (5 Victory Points) though it is technically a complete stalemate at this point in time. Diplomacy again sees Italy appreciate overtures by Germany, while the US is again flattered by the French diplomats, working to swat their support to the Entente.

January/February News recap
Jan 5. Union forces occupy Schuit Drift on the Orange River
Jan 9. Capture of the last rebels in the Transvaal announced
Jan 12. Union forces occupy Ramans Drift (Orange River)
Jan 13. Germans attack Jasin (German East Africa)
Jan 14. Union forces occupy Swakopmund, German south-west Africa
Jan 19. Surrender of British force at Jasin
Jan 25. German Government issues decree seizing all stocks of grain and flour
Jan 29. French take Bertua (Cameroons)
Feb 3. Kemp and 500 rebels surrender at Upington
Feb 4. German attack on Kakamas (north-west Cape Colony) repulsed
Feb 22. Occupation of Garub (German south-west Africa) by Union forces
Feb 23. Occupation of Nonidas and Goanikas (German south-west Africa)

02-15-2009, 09:46 PM	#20
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	January - February 1915 January/February Summary Most of the action comes in the form of Artillery exchanges, as both sides plot spring offensives, with the only real bitter ground fighting taking place along the southern reaches of the Western front, with the results being decidedly in favor of the Central powers. Weather on the Eastern front makes any type of ground fighting nearly impossible and the respite is still no consolation to the troops here, who must now battle an even tougher foe in the elements. Casualties on both sides are at their lowest point since fighting began, but it is clear that as spring approaches this war will surge past the 2 million mark in cumulative casualties in short order. The Entente – 994,000 killed in action and missing The Central Powers – 900,000 killed in action and missing No new entries to the war, but the Entente seem to be suffering the effects the most. France (excellent) and Russia (excellent) remain resolute. Britain (strong) shows the first effects of its limited involvement, due to food shortages, while Belgium (wavering) and Serbia (weak) cling to hope. The Central powers of Germany (excellent), Austria (strong) and the Ottoman Empire (excellent) all enjoy a much stronger support of the war by their citizens. 1915 has started slowly, but the wings of death stand poised to spread and envelope Europe in a greater darkness than ever before. The tide has swung back to the Entente (5 Victory Points) though it is technically a complete stalemate at this point in time. Diplomacy again sees Italy appreciate overtures by Germany, while the US is again flattered by the French diplomats, working to swat their support to the Entente. January/February News recap Jan 5. Union forces occupy Schuit Drift on the Orange River Jan 9. Capture of the last rebels in the Transvaal announced Jan 12. Union forces occupy Ramans Drift (Orange River) Jan 13. Germans attack Jasin (German East Africa) Jan 14. Union forces occupy Swakopmund, German south-west Africa Jan 19. Surrender of British force at Jasin Jan 25. German Government issues decree seizing all stocks of grain and flour Jan 29. French take Bertua (Cameroons) Feb 3. Kemp and 500 rebels surrender at Upington Feb 4. German attack on Kakamas (north-west Cape Colony) repulsed Feb 22. Occupation of Garub (German south-west Africa) by Union forces Feb 23. Occupation of Nonidas and Goanikas (German south-west Africa)