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DISCLAIMER: The events depicted here are fictional and are meant to represent a possible outcome of history had things turned out differently during the Berlin Wall crisis in 1961 and as a story to go along with the map
History of [Alternate history] Central Germany 1963
In 1961, the USSR began construction of the Berlin Wall, after President John F Kennedy demanded that construction of the wall cease. The USSR refused. This led to extremely heightened tensions between the East and the West, forcing both sides to send military units to their respective sides, with the USSR sending twice as many troops and vehicles as the US had
After the British and French began to send support to Berlin, they were stopped at the border between East and West Germany, where they were ordered to stay in order to avoid conflict. This led to even more heightened tensions at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, which finally reached a tipping point in January of 1962, when on the morning of January 7th, a single gunshot rang out and made contact with a civilian on the US side of Checkpoint Charlie. Immediately following this, both sides began to exchange fire.
Not long after, the British and French forces, along with the Bundeswehr (West German military), were ordered to push through the border to support the US troops at Checkpoint Charlie. However, Checkpoint Charlie was quickly lost to the USSR, and the US forces were pushed back into the fields of central Germany and met up with the British and French, and Bundeswehr forces. The war continued on in a stalemate between the East and West until February 8th, 1963, when Nato forces managed to push through the USSR’s lines across Germany in a massive offensive called “Operation Freeland”. The push was successful because of the large-scale conventional bombing of the soviet forces and defensive positions in the days leading up to the push, with the goal being to eventually retake Berlin.
On February 11th, 1963, Operation Freeland was in full swing, and Nato forces began pushing into Magdeburg, where this mission takes place.
Map key:
Blue arrows: Nato teams advance
Red Arrows: Warsaw Pact team advance
Yellow areas: Out of bounds
History of Magdeburg
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Magdeburg, a historic city nestled along the Elbe River, boasts a history stretching back over a millennium. It began as a Slavic settlement before becoming a key center under Otto I, the Holy Roman Emperor, who established a bishopric here in 968 and was later buried in its magnificent cathedral. This era marked Magdeburg’s rise as a significant political and religious hub in the Holy Roman Empire, a status it maintained for centuries, becoming a powerful trading city and a member of the Hanseatic League.
The city endured periods of both prosperity and devastation. The Thirty Years’ War in the 17th century brought immense suffering, culminating in the infamous Sack of Magdeburg in 1631, which decimated the population and left the city in ruins. Despite these setbacks, Magdeburg slowly rebuilt and later became a significant fortress city in the Kingdom of Prussia during the 18th and 19th centuries, playing a role in various European conflicts.
In the 20th century, Magdeburg faced further trials, suffering heavy damage during World War II. Under East German rule, it became an important industrial center. Following German reunification in 1990, Magdeburg has undergone significant transformation, modernizing its infrastructure while preserving its rich historical heritage, evident in the restored cathedral, the Green Citadel designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, and numerous other historical landmarks that tell the story of its long and eventful past.
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