This. I'd imagine that they'd be a lot more influenced by pulp fiction as well...and with no attempts to limit the amount of horror and sex, I'd imagine super heroes would only be one category of the broad medium of comic books with mass appeal.
The Union Forever: A TL
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This. I'd imagine that they'd be a lot more influenced by pulp fiction as well...and with no attempts to limit the amount of horror and sex, I'd imagine super heroes would only be one category of the broad medium of comic books with mass appeal.
1962: Foreign Developments
1962
Foreign Developments
Cyril Atkinson
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
During the 1962 UK general election, Prime Minister Sir Ryan Baxter and his conservative party were forced out of government after nearly 10 years in power. The Liberal Party under Cyril Atkinson was able to form a new government despite pre-election fears that it might have to form a coalition with the left wing Socialist-Workers Party. In his first address to the House of Commons, Atkinson vowed to follow through and even accelerate some of the reforms of the Comprehensive Charter of the Commonwealth (CCC), while at home promoting a “kinder, fairer, and more peaceful Britain”. Although Baxter would retire to his West Sussex estate following his defeat, he would remain a polarizing figure in British politics for decades to come due to his role during the war in India.
In April, Italian President Constanzo Vincenzo and newly elected French President Valere Gardinier officially announced the establishment of the Franco-Italian alliance. Known as the Turin Pact after the city in which it was singed, the treaty dropped most travel and trade restrictions between the two countries as well as strengthening the ties between the French and Italian militaries. Although defensive in nature, the treaty was widely seen as an affront to Germany the reigning European economic and military heavyweight.
During the summer the 12th Olympic Games were held in the Japanese capital of Tokyo. The Games generated recording breaking attendance in both number of spectators and nations present despite the absence of China who boycotted the games over the still unresolved status of Hainan.
After centuries of foreign rule, war erupted in the Dutch East Indies after colonial authorities opened fire on demonstrators in Batavia on July 19th leaving 22 dead and over 90 wounded. Capitalizing on public outrage over the event Slamet Wahyu and his Indonesian Congress Party (ICP) issued a declaration of independence two days later. Dutch King William IV quickly requested the deployment of additional troops to quiet the rebellion to which the States-General reluctantly consented. Foreign reaction to the outbreak of hostilities varied. The Japanese immediately recognized Wahyu’s government and began sending supplies and munitions to the ICP. In contrast, the other European colonial powers largely sided with the Dutch, with Germany even providing military advisors. American President Richard Anderson, along with most of the other LAR heads of state, however called for calm and urged the Dutch to establish a peaceful transition to native rule.
In October, Russian Emperor Peter IV died after 15 years on the throne. Lacking a male heir, Peter was succeeded by his eldest daughter Empress Elizabeth II the first female Russian monarch since 1796. Despite her conservative upbringing Elizabeth is considered a reformer who wants to ease the growing ethnic and political tensions in the Empire. Naturally, the ruling conservative establishment is wary of the Empress’s political meddling, and views her as to weak to rule the empire effectively.
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Nice update. I don't see war coming to Europe, so perhaps the German/Italian-French situation leads to a cold war at most? Also, here's hoping the Dutch East Indies war is short and ends in an *Indonesian independence.
Surely Indonesian war will be short. Dutch haven't capacity about war far from home and perhaps them haven't even fighting will. And, correct me if I am wrong, but they haven't been on war since 1830's.
I wouldn't be so sure that the war in the Dutch East Indies will be sort. While true, the Netherlands hasn't been in a proper war since the 1830s they aren't just going to let their biggest colony walk away. Take OTL for example where even after the devestation of WWII the Dutch still fought for 4 years. Plus the Germans are providing some assistance although this is more or less offset by Japanese aid to the rebels. The recent war in India also provides some mixed levels. On the one hand the British fought for nearly a decade and still lost most of the country. On the other hand they were able to retain some valuable parts.
What do y'all think of this for a flag for the ICP? The nine stripes and eight pointed star are symbolic of the Majapahit Empire.
It does doesn't it, but that is only by OTL standards. Have any suggestions?
Malaysia not be independence yet ITTL and POD is far back enough so Malaysia might has different flag. And in OTL too is very similar flags.
I'm not crazy about the colors, but I don't have any alternatives.
Here is what I was thinking for Malaysia. Sorry it is a mess. Can someone clean it up?
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Atleast for the time being. I will cover it in the next foriegn update.
The fall of the Baxter government was only a matter of time, given the problems of the Indian War. I look forward to seeing how the "kindler, gentler" Liberal government will do, especially in what may be the beginning of a miniature cold war on the continent.
Ah, the Dutch having problems with Indonesia. Hopefully, this doesn't devolve into a bloody, drug out fight like it was OTL.
Franco-Italian alliance? Interesting.
It will be interesting if Good Queen Bess will have a hand in future space exploration attempts in the name of Mother Russia.
Ah, the Dutch having problems with Indonesia. Hopefully, this doesn't devolve into a bloody, drug out fight like it was OTL.
Franco-Italian alliance? Interesting.
It will be interesting if Good Queen Bess will have a hand in future space exploration attempts in the name of Mother Russia.