User:Brant/First Acadian Colonial War

The First Acadian Colonial War was a minor military conflict between Acadia and East Pengolia in two of Acadia's colonies. Starting with the Acadian declaration of war against East Pengolia following the Port Dairy Incident, the war escalated with the landing of an East Pengolian force in the Alinorian islands, and a simultaneous East Pengolian attack in New Caseusopolis. After brief fighting, in New Caseusopolis, followed by nearly two months of fighting in Alinor, the Acadian forces emerged victorious. During the war, many feared it would erupt into full scale war between Acadia and East Pengolia.

Port Dairy Incident
In late September, two East Pengolian planes repeatedly flew over Port Dairy, New Caseusopolis, despite multiple Acadian orders to immediately land, as they were flying over Acadian airspace and the two countries were enemies. However, the planes refused, and before being shot down, emptied multiple bombs over Port Dairy Harbor, onto the navy base. The bombs damaged two ships, destroyed a guard post, and killed five Acadian military personnel and injured seven others.

As the recovered planes had East Pengolian markings, President Brant Esser quickly contacted the East Pengolian government, demanding answers. The East Pengolian government denied any involvement, at first saying they were rogue planes, before claiming they belonged to the Red East Pengolian Terrorists. However, Acadian intelligence soon discovered that the attack was directly ordered by top military officials in the East Pengolian military. The Acadian Special Forces presented its findings to Parliament on the 29th of September.

The government of the United Provinces then pressed the Acadian and East Pengolian governments to deescalate the crisis and not go overboard. President Simon McClark called for a dialogue mediated by the United Provinces which will result in a continuation of the peace and a continuing of the ongoing détente in EP-Acadian relations. President Brant Esser had told McClark he wants peace but after their phone call he went on to talk to his advisers about a possible repercussion against the East Pengolian regime.

Declaration of War
Despite the United Provinces' attempts, the Acadian Parliament voted 56-43 to declare war on East Pengolia on the 2nd of October, a move that infuriated Simon McClark. Acadia began to muster its military forces, having been inactive since the end of the Antarctic War on Terrorism, aside from a few units peacekeeping in the Penland region. The Acadian government expected an all-out war between the two countries, and made preparations for the defense of the mainland in case East Pengolian forces attacked Acadia itself.

Siege of Port Dairy
Before Acadia could act, an East Pengolian force of 2,700 assaulted the city of Port Dairy on the 5th of October, where the incident that sparked the war had taken place. An small East Pengolian fleet bombarded the port and Fort Cheese for hours, before being driven back by a combined Acadian and Caseusopolisian relief force. East Pengolian forces attempted to land at multiple points on the island, but were driven back by the New Caseusopolisian Colonial Forces. Thus, the Siege of Port Dairy ended in failure for the East Pengolians.

Alinorian Campaign
Shortly after the failed attempted invasion of New Caseusopolis, the East Pengolian high command began drafting plans for an invasion of Alinor. The East Pengolians assumed invading Alinor would be easier, as it was sparsely populated, defended, and was far from most countries, making reinforcements hard. On the 7th of October, around 4,600 soldiers landed on the islands of Azeroth, Theramore, and Valenwood, seizing control of the entirety of the islands within hours. Most of the populace and soldiers were evacuated from the islands hours before.

In Acadia, both Parliament and the public were shocked by both East Pengolia's aggression and ability to attack such a faraway colony. One day later, on the 8th of October, President Brant Esser addressed both the public and the Acadian parliament, promising an "equally aggressive response to the wanton acts of aggression towards the Acadian Republic". After contacting the Governor of Gilneas to arrange for Gilnean colonial soldiers to aid in the fight against East Pengolia, Brant Esser threatened to send the ADF against East Pengolia.

Battle of Elswyr
Leaving a small East Pengolian force on the three islands, around 3,000 sailed north towards Elswyr, where the second largest city in Alinor, Whiterun, lay. The East Pengolian force expected the capture to be easy and bloodless. However, in a risky move that exposed the other islands, the Acadians moved all of their forces in Alinor, around 1,900, to Elswyr, hoping to delay the East Pengolian advance until the arrival of Gilnean forces. Acadian forces fortified Whiterun as well.

The Battle of Elswyr began with the aerial bombardment of the island by the minimal numbers of the East Pengolian air force. Though the bombardment damaged most of the buildings on the island, they were quickly forced to retreat when the Acadian forces began loading and firing their anti-aircraft guns. The East Pengolian navy then began bombarding the defenses on the shore, to weaken the Acadian defense and to provide cover for the East Pengolian landing. The absence of a sizable air force or navy made it impossible for the Acadians to resist the ships.

For hours the East Pengolian navy bombarded Elswyr, doing much damage to the Acadian defense, while the Acadians struggled to rebuild. Meanwhile, the East Pengolian force landed on the island, and were driven back five times. Despite having no hope of reinforcement, the Acadians kept morale up by singing their national anthem loudly, which fooled the East Pengolians into thinking there were more Acadians than originally found. Finally, at night, after hours of brutal fighting and large casualties, the East Pengolians finally retreated, and the bombardment stopped.

When news finally reached Acadia the next morning, the public reacted angrily, starting protests in the capital, Delphi, demanding a full scale invasion of East Pengolia. In another speech to the Acadian Parliament, President Brant Esser reassured Acadians, saying the East Pengolians would answer for their unwarranted acts of war, but refusing a full scale invasion. He did, however, send diplomats over to West Pengolia for a possible alliance in case the war got to that point.

Preparations
While the Battle of Elswyr was going on, the 1,600 soldiers left on the three islands sailed with full speed to the capital of Alinor, Smithsburg, and its most populous island. Though the plan was that the other 3,000 soldiers would meet up with the force attacking Smithsburg once they had taken Elswyr, the Acadian victory at Elswyr temporarily set back their plans, allowing for the residents and the small garrison at Smithsburg to prepare for the East Pengolian invasion. Though only 200 Acadian soldiers remained in Smithsburg, around 800 other residents volunteered to defend.

All around Smithsburg, the residents prepared for the East Pengolian invasion, building barricades, fortifications, and preparing weapons and equipment. The defending force promised to fight to the death, knowing they most likely wouldn't win this fight, but still to do so to ensure Alinor's survival. Meanwhile, the 1,900 soldiers in Elswyr attempted to sail to Smithsburg, but were blocked by the East Pengolian fleet. Thus they were only able to transport small numbers by air at night, but around 300 additional soldiers made it to Smithsburg.

However, on the morning of October 10th, the first of 3,000 soldiers of the Gilnean Colonial Forces arrived in Smithsburg, to reinforce the defense. Overjoyed, and having a better chance of survival, the residents of Smithsburg celebrated greatly, blowing up fireworks. The Gilnean Colonial Forces brought with them the navy and air force that the Alinorian defenders lacked, allowing them to fight the East Pengolians on all fronts. President Brant Esser also expressed that the Acadians would win the battle.

Siege
After a brief rest and time for them to regroup and coordinate their movements, an East Pengolian force of 4,200 began to attack the island of Alterac, the island on which Smithsburg lay. The defenders were aware that the fate of the battle would determine the fate of Alinor, and most likely the rest of the war. However, the brief rest by the East Pengolians had allowed them time to reinforce and prepare for the battle. The Acadians had blockaded every road into the city, and now had planes and ships ready to face the East Pengolians.

The attack began on the morning of the 17th of October, with an attempted East Pengolian landing on the beaches of Alterac, which was quickly repelled by the Acadian defenders. After this minor defeat, the East Pengolian strategy changed. They would attempt to besiege the city and starve out the defenders. By the afternoon, the East Pengolian navy had begun shelling the city and fighting off the minor Acadian navy presence, while the East Pengolian air force began bombing the city from the air, and trying to fight off the Acadian air force.

However, the bombing and shelling decreased by a little each day, before stopping completely. The East Pengolians, who had superior numbers and supplies, were content with starving out the Acadian defenders until they surrendered. East Pengolia was not afraid of the siege being relieved, as they now had a navy patrolling the seas and were fully aware that the Acadian government would not want to escalate the war to an all out war, as they had powerful allies.

Despite the East Pengolian threats of escalation, the Acadian government was willing to end the war at all costs. On October 29th, after a nearly two week long siege, 1,600 Alinorian soldiers, 1,000 Gilnean soldiers, and 4,000 Acadian soldiers who were stationed in the United Provinces, came to the aid of the Alinorians in Smithsburg. The strength of the Acadian force forced the East Pengolians to retreat, who hastily scattered across the islands. Many of the East Pengolians were left behind and trapped, and were captured by the Acadians.

Acadian threats
On October 11th, the Acadian government issued a statement, saying that "East Pengolia must withdraw all forces from the Alinorian islands or face severe consequences." The East Pengolian government responded by saying they weren't afraid of the Acadians, and to "bring it on", claiming the USA would protect them. Hours later, in a seemingly show of force, a force of around twenty fighter jets and bombers flew over the city of St Joeyaasburg for a few minutes. Despite looking like they would attack, the force retreated.

When questioned about this, the Acadian government revealed that the planes had no bombs or weapons, saying they were meant to serve as a warning, and that "next time [the planes] will be loaded". Despite this threat, the East Pengolian government refused to back down. In a speech to the East Pengolian people, Bolsheevic Penguinsky continued to threaten Acadia, and promised that they would conquer Alinor. Addressing the crowd in Fishwow on the 12th of October, he stated "today we will conquer Smithsburg, tomorrow, Delphi!"

Attempted negotiations
As the United Provinces President Simon McClark was visiting Acadia at the time, he attempted to mediate peace between the two countries, and attempted to open up dialogue with the Acadian president Brant Esser. After hours of discussion, the two leaders reached the McClark Agreement on the 14th, which stated that the United Provinces would send forces to drive the East Pengolians off of Alinor if they didn't retreat by Christmas day. Acadia also sent East Pengolia a copy of the agreement, to which Penguinsky responded that he would take the rest of Acadia's colonies if they did so.

Crosby Offensive
The relief of Smithsburg infuriated Bolsheevic Penguinsky, who had hoped to win the battle, and therefore the war. Instead of ordering a retreat, Penguinsky instead ordered the remaining 3,500 East Pengolian soldiers to open up a new front in Crosby, another of the Alinorian islands. He promised to reinforce the tired, battered East Pengolian soldiers still fighting. Meanwhile, the soldiers attempted to shelter into the mostly uninhabited island, setting up fortifications and preparing to hold out until reinforcements arrived.

Escalation
The lack of action in the war in the Alinorian islands angered the Acadia public. Protests continued throughout October in Delphi, Acadia, demanding that the Acadian government act. Because of this, on October 19th, Brant Esser delivered a speech to a crowd of about 10,000 in Delphi, barely a few blocks away from the protests. He assured Acadians that East Pengolia would answer to their aggression, but he did not want to risk an all out war with East Pengolia, which had many powerful allies. He did however, promise to send in the ADF if East Pengolia didn't retreat by November.

Pulling a page from Acadia's book, East Pengolia continually threatened New Caseusopolis and Alexandria, flying bombers over the two islands repeatedly for a few minutes each every day over the course of the week. Additionally, upon hearing of Acadia's promise to send the Acadian Defense Forces to the war in Alinor, Bolsheevic Penguinsky, in a televised speech to the East Pengolian public, hinted at an East Pengolian navy blockade, along with sending the full might of the East Pengolian army against Acadia and its colonies.

West Pengolian alliance
In late October, president Brant Esser traveled to West Pengolia to seek a formal alliance with the state. In return for weapons and supplies, and some training by Acadian soldiers to improve West Pengolia's state guard, the state would aid Acadia in case the war escalated, and would allow the stationing of Acadian forces in the state. Around the same time, around 100 Acadian soldiers were stationed at the border between West and East Pengolia. Around 500 Acadian soldiers also arrived at a military base in West Pengolia.

North Joseon joins East Pengolia
After their failures in Alinor, the East Pengolian government sought the help of a close communist ally, North Joseon. In early November, North Joseon began supplying the East Pengolians with equipment, along with renting some equipment to the East Pengolians as well. At a meeting in Fishwow on the second of November, the two leaders vowed to "crush the evil capitalists once and for all". When asked to respond to this, President Brant Esser of Acadia said he wasn't afraid of an alliance with the two countries, and for them to "bring it on".

Duck Island joins Acadia
In early November 2017, after East Pengolian planes and ships, on their way to the Alinorian islands, violated Duckish territory near Tempest Island, and one plane dropped a bomb on Storm City, the Duckish government warned the East Pengolians against further encroachments onto their territory. However, Bolsheevic Penguinsky responded by saying he wasn't afraid of the "stupid quackfaces", and told the East Pengolian military to carry on with their movements. However, hours later, two East Pengolian ships, the Pelesky and Crusher, began shelling Tempest Island.

Though there were no casualties, the Duckish government responded quickly, sending a submarine to attach bombs to the bottom of the ships. They then demanded the ships surrender or they would be blown up. The ships quickly surrendered. Still, hours later, a couple other East Pengolian planes began bombing Tempest Island, though they were quickly shot down by Duckish anti aircraft guns. Later, the Duckish government, angered, decided to support Acadia in the war. Despite the fact that they didn't want to escalate the war, the Acadian government reluctantly allowed Duckish support.