It seems the great conflict between Germany and Turkey is beginning, with Germany attempting to manipulate the remains of the nations between them in preparation for the grand showdown. Germany attempted to reinforce the Austrian position against the supported Turkish invasion. It would have worked too... except for the fact that the Austrians were in no mood to go down without a completely futile final charge. With the German support nullified, the Turkish forces beat the last remaining Austrian army, conquered Budapest, and eliminated Austria from the game. They officially come in 7th, though unofficially two other players ragequit before them and apparently the Italian player just gave up entirely, so unofficial 4th place isn't so bad.
Meanwhile, on the Russian front, both nations are trying to protect the last remaining bits of Russia from easily falling into the hands of the other. England once again attacked St. Pete, but this time it was the Germans that bumped them back without the Russian army making a move! The Turks supported Moscow, and Moscow retorted by attacking the Turks with the help of local German forces! They finally reclaimed their territory of Sevastapol and forced the Turks to fall back.
With most of the action happening in the east, England is amassing sizable forces around Spain, occupying two waterways and all of the peninsula. What plans do they have, and will they do them any good against the two behemoths occupying most of Europe?
Italy once again did not submit orders; they are thrown into civil disorder. Italian retreating forces will be automatically disbanded and they won't build units even if they can (much like last winter, when they had 4 supply centers but only 3 units.)
Turkey, please submit a retreat or disband order for you Sev army as soon as possible. The rest of the fall moves are due Monday at 8 PM American / 1 AM Brit / 2 AM Borkbork.
