Why Attacking the Entente Is a Danger to Canada
HuCard
Although I can easily guess how many of you are already tired of me constantly condemning the Spanish attack on France, it seems that many are not aware what severe threat this poses to Canada's safety.
In the west, we are merely bordered by the USA in the form of Alaska. It could be invaded by the Russians, but it would be a very tough nut to crack and not a very likely way to be attacked.
Our weak point is our eastern coast. Newfoundland borders the British regions of Scotland, Wales, and South-West of England, as well as three Irish regions. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia and Delaware are adjacent to the French regions of Brittany and Pays de la Loire.
I assume it will be safe to guess that Ireland does not and will never present a danger to us. The United Kingdom alone lacks the power to actually invade us, as does France, although this does not mean that either is to be underestimated. However as history has shown, Hungary and other Phoenix states could simply use these countries as bridges to reach our dear homeland.
If Hungary was to try and set foot to North America again, it would have the choice between six possible routes.
1) Austria -> Italy -> France -> Canada
2) Austria -> Germany -> France -> Canada
3) Slovakia -> Czech Republic -> Germany -> France -> Canada
4) Austria -> Germany -> Sweden -> United Kingdom -> Canada
5) Slovakia -> Czech Republic -> Germany -> Sweden -> United Kingdom -> Canada
6) Austria -> Germany -> Sweden -> United Kingdom -> Canada
Unless they took the lengthy detour through Slovakia and the Czech Republic which would prove costly and impractical, they would inevitable have to cross through Austria. Since going through Germany would also mess up their MPPs, it's not unlikely that they would rather opt for the route through Italy and France.
France, Italy, and probably Austria as well soon are along with the Ukraine all part of the Entente Cordiale. They would not tolerate any violation of their sovereignty by any faction and fiercely resist Hungarian attempts to pass through their land, and would in such cases probably be willing to ally with EDEN states willing to help them.
However, thanks to Spain's actions, the entire alliance is cornered further and further and might ultimately have to rely on the aid of Phoenix. We would be lucky if none of them joined Phoenix entirely, but even if they do not they would still be indebted to their liberators and might see themselves forced to comply to a request of Hungary to grant it passage.
Further, if Sweden and Poland continue to wage war against and succeed in fully conquering Germany, Hungary would not even have to pass through French and Italian territory and could march right through occupied Germany to the UK without having to worry about its MPPs.
It should be obvious by now that to ensure our safety it is vital that we maintain good relations with the Entente Cordiale. Thus, Spain's unrighteous invasion of France is not merely unjust but a threat to Canada itself. If not to all of EDEN, since if the entire Entente was to side with Phoenix it would cause the balance in the eWorld to collapse in favour of our enemies.
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France signed peace with Canada.
UK signed a NAP.
I think it is a just war, and I actually see them as securing our border. We're removing an enemy from our borders with Spain's invasion. Just the UK left to go
You're foolish if you believe that Spain's occupation for France could last. Not to mention that the longer the French have to endure this oppression, the worse grudges they will bear against EDEN.
Karma'a a bitch.
You mean we might start a war? " oh noes, we'd be imperializing people!!!!"
Fighting a war on our soil ( or while living at home) is good for business and promotes population growth.
It's especially good for business if your entire country is flattened and occupied, isn't it.
What so France is allowed to hold grudges but Spain isn't?
What an optimist 🙂
@Ace_Blazer: Er, what? Where are you getting that from? I'm saying that Spain shouldn't give France reason to hold grudges and rather suppress theirs for the sake of the safety of the alliance.
Operation Frenchtoast? we attacked France, months later France attacks NFLD.
hmm
Last I looked Hungary and UK have an MPP so that takes away your UK route.
France shouldn't have given Spain, and by the way, us, a reason to hold grudges. I completely disagree with this sympathy for the French, who wanted to keep Quebec forever, as well as the disrespect for our dear allies, the Spanish, who are one of the reasons there is even a Canada on the map today.
Go spain...take all the provinces
If Spain Finishes of France, and Poland Finishes of Germany, We Would be able to keep Hungary Cornered in the Balkans.
I know Spain's Invasion of France may have not been such a great idea, however, we are already in this mess, so there is nothing to do but blockade Hungary and hope for the best.
UK violated the NAP. It is no longer valid, if my understanding is correct.
Citizen B
It's proven it's pretty difficult to keep any mid-sized country occupied (France), even if it's a major power (Spain). Even Spain knows that they aren't going to occupy France forever.
I am personally not too worried about another invasion by Hungary, due to MMPs and such, seeing as Eden power is roughly equal to that of Phoenix. They no longer have the sheer power advantage that Peace had during the North American invasion. I am just somewhat worried that France and Italy may rejoin the Phoenix camp which may tip the balance. A prolonged Spanish occupation may also spark another French baby-boom, which will be anti-Eden, no doubt. A German babyboom, which may be more difficult to achieve for Germany, can still happen. France and Germany both have reasonably high real life population with very high internet usage after all.
look for croatia and spain to split all of italy between themselves in a month or so