Mirthan Pre Narische Conflict by Jack Nelson, on FlickrOctober 3rd, 2010
October 3rd, 2010 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrPrime Minister of South Mirthan, Hansel Braun meets with General Friedhelm Daisuke of the North Mirthanese Air Force. Daisuke was also the leader of opposition to the Northern governement. Daisuke favored normalizing relations with the South. On December 9th 2010, Daisuke was assassinated by Northern Nationalists. With Daisuke and his majority popularity gone, the North moved itself into a much more expansionist stance.
June 6th, 2011.
June 6th, 2011. by Jack Nelson, on FlickrHere we can see South Mirthanese muslim troops in prayer during a break in live-fire excersizes.
With hopes of peace now gone. South Mirthan improved defenses all across the border. However Narische was largely overlooked. Narische relied on Naval forces from the cities of Atlas and East City to form its main defense. leaving an almost token garrison to protect the island. and with the newly discovered mineral resources, Narische was prize ready to be taken.
July 4th, 2011
July 4th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrA SAM system aboard SMS Ziegler fires a missile at Northern aircraft.
On July 4th, a naval taskforce from North Mirthan sets sail and engages South Mirthanese ships around Narische
July 5th, 2011.
July 5th, 2011. by Jack Nelson, on FlickrThe initial bombardments let up around 3 am the next day. The South suffered 3 ships sunk, and 69 damaged.
A sailor drops a floatation device to a North Mirthanese pilot who had been shot down. Marines stand ready to take him prisoner.
July 11th, 2011.
July 11th, 2011. by Jack Nelson, on FlickrNorthern naval forces sail around to the east side of Narische, to avoid the major Naval bases in Atlas and East City. Carrier strike groups begin hitting military positions in Landers and Schutenhelm. skirmishes erupt on the border of the mainland, but no major actions are taken.
Firecrews tend to the wreckage of a J-17 Terminator at Hiedrich Airbase
July 13th, 2011
July 13th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrComfortable that Southern Naval forces are occupied in the western sea, Northern Marine landing ships soon begin amassing amidst the fleets in the east.
South Mirthanese naval personell prep a DOS-5 Hunter (a carrier variant of the DO-4 Falken) with long range anti-ship missiles. aboad SMS Defiant
July 15th, 2011
July15th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on Flickr'HMS Endurance lived up to its name after suffering massive battle damage and still remaining afloat. Captain Ernst Freidman lives on as one of the most courageously stubborn men in Naval military history.
July 17th 2011
July 17th 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrCrewmen of the missile boat SMS-132 recieve the order to withdraw from the battle space.
After 14 days of naval warfare, the Admiral Winter finally gave the order for ships to pull back. the Southern navy pulled back into the Sea of Dragons between Mirthan and Narische. losses totaled to 9 ships sunk, 21 damaged.
July 23, 2011
July 23, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrCivilian areas in Schutenhelm and Landers were evacuated quickly following Northern airstrikes. Northern Marines landed on the once crowded tourist beaches and swiftly took the cities.
August 3rd 2011
August 3rd 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrNorthern troops ripped across the sparsely populated desertscrub terrain and took most of the southern half and most of the Northeast. Southern troops are finally assembled and form a defensive line around New Berlin and Crestin.
August 4th. 2011
August 4th. 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrThe Southern forces were outnumbered and outmatched. the retreated from most of the villages that dotted the landscape. they did however leave generous amounts of weapons and ammo to the civilian population as well as minefields along major roads.
August 10th 2011
August 10th 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrNorthern troops breach defenses around New Berlin, the Islands largest city. The event occured during Ramadan, a major Muslim holiday of fasting, most residents were observing the holiday and were not listening to radio or TV. South Mirthan had to drive around with megaphones, calling every active reservist on the island into action.
August 14th, 2011
August 14th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrSouth Mirthan still retained control of the sea between islands, With the port at New Berlin damaged, South Mirthanese marine reinforcement landed along the western coast near the Crestin perimeter. Northern air superiority was a constant concern, hence the Samurai-Naginata anti-aircraft system positioned in combat stance.
August 15th 2011
August 15th 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrNorthern forces arrive at villages along the outskirts of New Berlin,
A Northern Tank commander is seen asking local residents for directions.
August 17th 2011
August 17th 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrSouthern soldiers transiton from the cover of a Champion 2 tank to a nearby building.
August 20th 2011
August 20th 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrA North Mirthanese machinegun crew takes up position in a second story of an office building.
August 22nd, 2011
August 22nd, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrNorth Mirthanese troops use one of their disabled tanks for cover amidst the fierce fighting that took place along Market Street.
August 25th, 2011
August 25th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrNarisches state capitol building falls to Northern forces.still being pushed back, South Mirthanese General Adolf Elric orders the evacuation of New Berlin and forces fall back to the Crestin Perimeter.
September 3rd, 2011
September 3rd, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrThe occupation was far from easy. they Souths Compulsory gun ownership and military service left a well armed and trained populace. North Mirthanese infantrymen hold a woman and her child at gunpoint after her Husband and her brother opened fire on Northern troops. both her husband and brother died in the gunfight. this photo became a major symbol amidst international parties against the war.
September 5th 2011
September 5th 2011 by Jack Nelson, on Flickrwith Crestin as a focal point, Northern forces position themselves a full 360 degrees arounf the defensive position. Southern troops were bolstered by civilian militias as General Adolf Elric raced to harden the position.
September 6th 2011
September 6th 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrA Katana gunship Helicopter is prepped for battle at a forward operating base outside of Crestin. The city had been a major military center, and contained large stockpiles of fuel and munitions
September 7th, 2011
September 7th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrConscription wasnt the only way the South raised forces. given the importance of Narische to the country's Muslim population, the government launched a series of ad campaigns encouraging muslim citizens to join and fight. the campaing became known as "Freir Mann Jihad" (Free Men's Duty)
Marine recruiter return from lunch to see a long line of young men and women looking to enlist.
September 9th. 2011
September 9th. 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrThe South Mirthanese Army 10th Cavalry division lands fresh troops along the Crestin perimeter to bolster forces and gather inteligence. A naval marine force prepares to land as well. the Crestin forces and marines plan to pinch the Northern perimeter and break through.
September 10th, 2011
September 10th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrNorth Mirthanese forces have pushed all the way to Crestin's outskirts in some areas. but not without losses. an Anti-tank team races past a burning humvee to get a better vantage point.
September 11th, 2011
September 11th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on Flickrseveral pockets of Southern forces soon find themselves trapped behind enemy lines.
two tankers inspect a destroyed North Mirthanese M1 Abrams, hoping to siphon enough fuel to make it back to the city.
September 13th, 2011
September 13th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrThe Southern reinforcments land, and preparations for an air strike offensive are underway.
using a city street as a runway, South Mirthanese Air Force Shinobi Signalling battalion prepares to launch a Kriegmesser drone to gather intelligence on Northern positions.
September 15th, 2011
September 15th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on Flickr"Es ist ein goldener Schild! Diese Flugzeuge sind auf unserer Seite!" South Mirthanese soldiers rejoice as friendly aircraft appear ovehead, identified by the Gold Sheild insignia.
September 18th, 2011
September 18th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrThe air strikes whittle away Northern defenses on the western lines, and the reinforcements begin their advance again.
Northern troops dive for cover as a Abrams deploys smoke, after seeing a team of DO-4 Falken aircraft approaching
September 20th, 2011.
September 20th, 2011. by Jack Nelson, on FlickrFollowing the airstrikes, the Marine reinforcements and Adolf Elrics forces began attacking the western part of the Northern Perimeter.
A Champion 2 fires its main gun during an engagement outside Crestin.
September 22nd, 2011
September 22nd, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrA marine cavalry scout finally spots Adolf Elrics besieged forces from atop his Samurai Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
September 30th, 2011
September 30th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrAfter 8 days of fighting, the marines break through and provide reilief to the besieged forces. in Crestin, it was unfortunately not enough, and rather than fight, Leadership decided to use the gap to withdraw the troops back to the landing zones.
October 3rd, 2011
October 3rd, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrSouth Mirthanese forces are now in the process of withdrawing from Narische. Many isolated pockets were forced to surrender or integrate with the civilian population.
Northern troops inspect a pile of discarded South Mirthanese uniforms and equipment. many troops ditched their military attire and integrated into civilian life. many of these men were labeled as missing until 2015.
October 5th, 2011
October 5th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrCrestin surrenders to the Northern forces. over 1200 South Mirthanese troops were taken prisoner. these prisoners were released through out the next few months
October 7th, 2011
October 7th, 2011 by Jack Nelson, on FlickrThe last settlement on Narische is finally abandoned. swarms of military personell and refugees are loaded onto the ships off shore.
Air Force Airmen strip the on-board equipment from a Longsword Helicopter. given the sheer size of the airlift, and limited space on ship decks, helicopter crews would offload their passengers and ditch the choppers into the ocean to make space for more helicopters. meanwhile, sailors and marines try to keep some semblance of order amid the chaotic mess of refugees on the ships deck.
Mirthan Post Narische Conflict
Mirthan Post Narische Conflict by Jack Nelson, on FlickrAfter ceasefire was officially negotiated, Narische was annexed by North Mirthan and became a major threat to the South Mirthans east coast. The vast mineral reserves proved only slightly useful, as trained southern loyalists began an insurgency that would last until the islands liberation in a second conflict the next year.
Now I'm just waiting for the second conflict that was mentioned in the end.
