The Battle for Stockholm

[Ikhan]

 0700 hours - 1/29/17 - Stockholm, Sweden.
Akaatan and Coalition forces take up positions in the suburbs of Jakobsberg, Rotebro, and Enebyberg, while Hungadadan and German forces take up positions in Flemmingsberg, Vidja, Vega, Botkyra, Slagsta, and Tullinge.

 All allied forces have begun digging trenches outside of the city in preparation for the battle to liberate Stockholm. Akaatan fighters have begun dropping leaflets over the city in the hopes of getting as many civilians out as possible. So far, around 600,000 civilians have been safely evacuated, leaving around 100,000 civilians left inside. Between the city and Allied forces, the land is akin to that of No Man's Land during the Great War. 

1600 hours - 1/29/17 - Stockholm, Sweden
 Preliminary shelling of the city begins in the hopes of neutralizing enemy positions. Reinforcements from Akaatan North America arrive numbering around 50,000. 
 General James Thornton of the Coalition army orders the bombardment of rebel positions within Stockholm. Rebel casualties unknown, estimated to be around 900. Civilian casualties also unknown, assumed to be close to 3000.

0500 hours - 1/30/17 - Stockholm, Sweden
The order to advance is given. Akaatan, Hungadadan, German, and coalition forces cross the No Man's Land and into Sweden.
 16,000 troops killed or otherwise incapacitated in crossing No Man's Land alone. The Battle for Stockholm, and might I add the very soul of Sweden, begins.

[Gérald Laurent]

German Offensive, Southern Front 

 

Commander Kosakowski of the Sixth Army. 

Deutsche Sechste Armee reports heavy tanks and infantry pushing allied forces back. German Infantry can not hold the northern sector. I repeat German Infantry can no longer hold ob........ Sechste Armee Division, this is Sechste Armee Brigace Delta. We have held a line to your north east. You must hold your position, sending Tanks to support you. Delta, this is Foxtrot sending additional forces to support Division. Roger, all units this is command. Hold fast, close air support inbound. 

Joint Chiefs of Staff

The German Royal Ground Forces and allied soldiers have liberated the Swedish Capital of Gothenberg. Hours before, victory by the German Second Army was proclaimed as German Forces took the last Speratists stronghold in Denmark. Similarly, Akaatan Forces liberated Oslo and the Norway Province. However, civilian casualties are running high amongst allied campaigns, especially in Norway. The German Joint Chiefs call for the rebels to cease their use of human shields and allow all civilians to leave conflict zones. 

As our spokesmen said earlier "It is without a doubt, German soldiers attempt to save as many lives as possible. However, separatists attacks on aid convoys, fleeing civilians as well as attacking German soldiers from civilian homes, buildings and facilities. We must remain strong in face of our adversary and in liberating our ally Sweden. However, the German Military will discuss without allies on methods and ways to stop the high rate of civilian deaths. We call upon our allies to also take measures to limit civilian deaths." 

 

On the battlefield 

German Tanks started a counter-attack devasting foot soldiers of the separatists. The German Air Force pounded separatist soldiers outside the city where German Naval Vessels blockade the coastal city. However, the German RoE has prohibited striking the city or the Hyperloop. The German Government is attempting to maintain the infrastructure of the Swedish Confederation. Already 40 Million Deutsche Kronens have been spent on rebuilding Copenhagen and German Military Police arrived in German Occupied Swedish Denmark. The German Government has promised to overturn the city to the Swedish Government when a stable and legitimate government is re-instated. 

 

 

[Ikhan]

 Akaatan and coalition forces, having faced heavy resistance in the outskirts, have entered the Bromsten suburb, as well as the Igelbäcken forest.  Casualties are unknown, presumed to be around 5,000 Coalition and Akaatan troops dead and many more injured. Rebel casualties are unknown at this time, as are civilian deaths. Forces engaged in the Igelbäcken forest are currently locked in a stalemate, and casualties are unknown. 

 Akaatan and coalition forces in Bromsten are making considerable gains, and are making their way towards the Bromma Stockholm airport in the hopes of providing allied aircraft a base in the city, as well as cutting off further supplies to the rebels. Coalition patrol boats have been deployed on Lake Malar, and Akaatan fighters have been preforming repeated airstrikes of rebel forces, leading to the situation above. The fighting continues, with no end in sight.

[Emperor Tristar Majestica]

MEMO, Stockholm to Port Royalty:

<START> "Hungadadian forces, all 53,000 soldiers, air force squadrons, ground artillery, and naval units are now securing the west of Stockholm and have successfully sieged it. Casualties are heavy at 900 killed, and 820 injured, and we expect heavy casualties as we prepare to defeat the heavily armed rebels. 40,000 civilians have been evacuated ASAP, intelligence suspects civilians being used as shields. AWAIT FURTHER UPDATE <STOP>

--

In the early morning of the day before, the IHAF dropped leaflets over West Stockholm urging any and all civilians to evacuate, and reach one of the dozens of rescue points outside the city. Almost 40,000 civilians reached the rescue points, however intelligence from inside the city suggests that the rebels have prevented any further civilians from leaving, constituting a war crime. Stockholm remains surrounded by coalition forces, and remains heavily fortified by the rebel forces. Akaatan ground artillery shelled northern rebel positions, in a bid to weaken fortifications, while the IHAF will wait a little longer before it begins its own bombing campaign of Western rebel positions. 

On the ground however, the 2nd Force Corps were dug in, and awaiting orders from Command. The chilly August wind was setting in. Small skirmishes with rebel forces had begun, and a large skirmish had just taken place. 

0700 hours, the next day --

"Command, this is 2nd Force, we are set and defensive. Ground artillery in place. Requesting permission to begin prelim. shelling and bombing of rebel positions. Also requesting permission for rebel counter assault."

"Roger, you have permission for 3 X 15 bombing air. You are NOT cleared for ground artillery. Cleared for counter op. "

"Force 2, understood"

IHAF squadron bombers moved to takeoff, and begin their bombing run of west targets. It would be a daunting task. The bombs would be guided to their targets, but their pilots had to be precise so as not to hit any civilians. The infrastructure of Stockholm, and to a greater extent, Sweden had to be maintained, so that the costs could be dealt with more easily by the next legitimate government. Hungadadian technicians had remotely locked and powered down the Hyperloop system, to prevent the use of the tunnels by rebels. 

0730 hours --

The first formation of bombers appeared on the horizon as they sped toward Stockholm. They flew silently, but they carried explosives capable of great destruction. They flew past the soldiers who had been dug in, and soon enough, the first explosion was heard. Then another, and another. Bright flashes lit up West Stockholm early in the morning. A second formation of bombers appeared a couple of moments later and performed their bombing run. Air raid sirens had gone off in Stockholm, and the rebels had begun firing their AA guns. 

0735 hours--

Around 10 tanks popped over the coalition fortifications, and headed in formation, over towards the outside of the city, where they began firing at more rudimentary rebel positions. Soldiers who were walking behind the thanks could see rebel soldiers fleeing away, deeper into the city. More tanks appeared and they too, began firing at rebel positions. Around 40 tanks were now present on no-man's land, and they were headed, at a relatively high speed, straight for Stockholm. A number of soldiers, taking cover behind the tanks, were too headed for the city. 

1600 hours --

Hungadadian and coalition forces have entered West Stockholm thanks to sustained bombing, artillery, and tank fire which has forced the rebels to retreat inward, deeper into Stockholm. More civilians have been rescued, with many retelling the shocking state in which they were forced to live. The fighting, while intense, has reached stalemate as rebel soldiers struggle to hold onto their positions. However, at this point in time, the rebels have dug themselves in and have not moved back. Coalition forces aim to secure Bromma Stockholm Airport, to provide air support and cut off supplies to rebels, however, from the west side at least, both sides are at a stalemate. 

2000 hours ---

Coalition forces have made significant breakthroughs after yet more intense bombing and artillery, with rebel casualties estimated near 1000 - 1200. However, the civilian casualties cost has too, been high, estimated at around 5000 to 6000. Most parts of the Nockebyhov area and the Södra Ängby area are now firmly in the control of coalition forces, with some rebel influences only the eastern most fringes of both areas. Coalition forces aim to take Judarskogen Nature Preserve by tomorrow, and keep pushing toward the airport. 

[Gérald Laurent]

Commander Kosakowski of the Sixth Army. 

Operation Velvet Sword has commenced. German JW GROM and ARW have secured Hudding's exterior. German Light Infantry have also beeen fighting alongisde the special forces. The Second and Sixth Army have cleared 230,000 civilians from the southern sector. Civilian deaths now total 500 or less. German deaths from the entire swedish campaign number 391. Preparing to transport bodies back to Berlin. Sixth Army has set up command in Nörrköping.

0700 hours, the next day --

"Base, this is SOG Gold Romeo Oscar Mike, we have entered Hüdding. Enemy forces are concentrated in the city center, we will begin to clear out hostiles to open a path for civilians to leave. 

"Roger, be advised Gold Actual, Alpha Romeo Whiskey is operating to your west. Alpha Actual is on frequency Zero Niner foxtrot"

"Copy Base, Gold Actual out"

"Alpha actual this is Gold Actual how copy" 

"Gold Actual this is Alpha Actual we copy clear, send package"

"Gold will begin clearing out hostiles on the southern efface. Alpha should begin clearing out AA positions and should also clear out the western section of the road. We will begin Operation Blood Orchid at 0800. Set watches at 60 in 3...2..1 set.

"Roger, 60 set, and package received. Alpha Actual moving towards primary objectives now. Alpha Actual out"  

 

The German Air Force had been running F-16s armed with Smart Bombs. The Guided missiles struck their targets with 95% accuracy. The German Joint Chiefs did not want to destroy the infrastructure of Stockholm as it would be the main base for the Allied Forces in their invasion of Eastern Sweden. 

0730 hours --

The German JW GROM and ARW cleared out all civilians in the southern section. The ARW cleared the western section's AA and MANPADS

0735 hours--

A German Brigade sees civilians, assists them but when their command tells them to leave the arguing before reluctantly agreeing. The JW GROM are trapped as the Rebels wake up to bombing from Hungadada Planes. German Fighters begin to strike their command center's, barracks, and the rebels encircling the GROM units. They regroup and in total rescued 160,000 civilians. 

0800 hours--

German Fighters continued to pound the southern district of Huddinge, as rebels finally fall back. The Main German Forces begins prepares to enter the city

0900 hours--

German Armored Divisions and Ranger Regiments begin to enter Huddinge. Sparking a dense urban combat. The weekend rebels are slowly crushed and retreat into Stockholm. 

1600 hours --

The German Sixth Army begins its approach to Huddinge. Along the way, they bring civilians back to their command base in Nörkköing. The German Sixth Army smashes the Rebels Eastern Flank and captures the town of Tyresö. Stabilizing the front, the German Army also clears their portion of the city. Civilians who have already left Stockholm number 230,000 from the German sector. 

2000 hours ---

 

The German forces watch from their positions as bright explosions and never ending gunfire are heard to their west. The Hungadada and Coalition forces attempt their push into the city. As the Germans rest and restock, their naval vessels can be seen moving into a blockade. With no escape, the Separatists will now fight to the death. 

German Joint Chiefs released an official causality report 

Swedish Authorities say 228,970 civilian have been killed during the German Liberation of Denmark 

Currently, the German Military reports 582 civilian deaths in their sector. Whilst 300,000+ have been evacuated and rescued. 

German Soldiers listen on their radio as allied chatter reveals the dire fight to take out the die hard rebels. 

(Sorry for this half-,,, post. My main post got deleted and it is 11 am so I am not in the mood to make another one  ,) 

[Ikhan]

February 5th - 1700 hours - Igelbäcken forest
Separatist forces withdrawing from Igelbäcken forest towards Hallonbergen. Casaulties in Igelbäcken reported to be around 9,000+. Civilian casualties in Igelbäcken are ten, primarily those who attempted to flee towards Coalition lines.

February 9th - 0800 hours - Bromsten suburb
 Akaatan and coalition forces have found the rest of the Bromsten suburb all but abandoned. Forces moving in towards Bromma Stockholm Airport. Expecting heavy resistance. Consider sending a further 30,000 troops to replace those we have lost.

February 9th - 1700 hours - Bromma Stockholm Airport
 Akaatan and Coalition forces have reached the Bromma Stockholm Airport. Evidence of flamethrowers being used by separatists found by a squad nearby. All that was found was the charred corpses of around 30 civilians. Believed to be due to wishing to get behind allied lines. Expecting heavy fighting in airport. Forces to the north report that they are closing in on the Karolinska Institutet. Heavy fighting expected there as well.

February 10th - 0200 hours - Bromma Stockholm Airport
 Akaatan and Coalition forces have secured Bromma Stockholm Airport and Karolinska Intitutet. Forces in north taking up positions just outside the city proper. Patrol boats have sunk several small separatist boats attempting to find a way out of the city. Scouts report that the separatists in the city proper are dug in for the coming battle and have several heavy tanks along key roads.

Febuary 10th - 0700 hours
 Military high command has issued a report on casualties taken by Akaatan and Coalition forces, as well as those of civilians.
Akaatan Military casualties - 1,300
Coalition Military casualties - 60,000
Civilian casualties (per campaign) - 
Norwegian Campaign - 500,200
Swedish Campaign - 9,000
Battle of Stockholm - 7,000

Soldier's note
 "When I signed up to fight for the coalition in Sweden, I thought it would be a quick war. Little did I know... On the first day of the Battle of Stavanger, I saw the true face of war... For while the news only focuses on the victories in war, I saw our first true defeat. Sure, it wasn't a defeat in the sense of us being repulsed or anything, but it was a defeat to our hearts... our souls. Every night, I am reminded of the battle, of seeing friends I grew up with die before me. Then... we reached Oslo. So many lives lost... So many I could have saved, but it was too late. Some nights, I wonder that if we had made it earlier, we would have saved them. Now, Oslo stands as a ruin, it's buildings in ruins, and it's people shattered. I had asked to remain there to help those who survived, but alas, I wound up here, in Stockholm. On the first day of the battle of Stockholm, we crossed what some of my fellow soldiers have been calling 'No Man's Land'. So many lives lost simply crossing, many more wounded still. At one point, I saw a squad stop in the middle of No Man's Land, all save their sergeant. He was ready to fall and quick to defend, but he was shot outright by his own men. Of course, I couldn't stay too long, and so we continued onward. Now, we face our greatest challenge- taking Stockholm it's self."
-Private William A. Johnson, Eagle Company, February 10th, 2019.

[Ikhan]

March 3rd, 2019 - 0500 hours
Akaatan and coalition forces begin the final push into Stockholm. They are supported by two Akaatan tanks and five Coalition tanks. Their goal: Reach Gamla Stan and liberate the Royal Palace and whoever might be imprisoned there. By the end of the day, they reached the Stockholm Public Library in Vasastan.
Casualties on the first day: 640
March 4th, 2019 - 0900 hours
Akaatan and coalition troops advance from the Stockholm Public Library and into Norrmalm. They face heavy resistance, resulting in only being able to reach the Brunkeberg Tunnel.
Casualties on Day two: 990
March 5th, 2019 - 1200 hours
Akaatan and Coalition forces find a lack of enemy troops and keep advancing. They reach the Riddarfjärden bay by nightfall, where they see the enemy fortifying the buildings. They begin to prepare for a fight that many will not survive.
Casualties on day three: 17
March 6th, 2019 - 0300 hours
Akaatan and Coalition forces cross the Riddarfjärden and arrive at the old Royal Palace, where it is believed several hostages are being held. On the opposite side of the bay, Hungadadan and German forces can be seen advancing towards the palace as well. Heavy fighting begins in and around the palace.
Casualties on day four: 1200
March 7th, 2019 - 1700 hours
After a long battle, the Royal Palace of Stockholm has been liberated, and with it, the rest of the city. The Swedish flag flies over a city in ruins, but nowhere near as bad as Oslo had been. Civilian casualties are an unfortunate part of the battle, with around 60,000 dying in a makeshift hospital in the Bromma Stockholm airport. 
Total Akaatan and Coalition casualties since war began: 64,730
Total Civilian Casualties since war began: 576,200

With the recapture of Stockholm, Operation Winter's End can commence

 "We regret to inform the Johnson family of New Chicago that Private William A. Johnson has been killed in action during the Battle of Stockholm. He was killed after having freed fifteen hostages in the Royal Palace before getting two of his fellow soldiers who had been injured to safety. He was killed by a rebel soldier armed with a flamethrower. For his actions, he has been posthumously awarded the Cross of Glory, the highest Akaatan military honor achievable. He will be granted a state funeral in which the Emperor himself has stated that he will attend. We mourn the loss of a true hero of the Coalition, as you mourn the loss of a son." -General James Thornton