-The Belkan War

THE BELKAN WAR
An Overview

Combatants:

Allied Forces: VS. Belkan Federation:
Osea ------------------- North Belka
Yuktobania ------------ South Belka
Ustio
Sapin

Prelude: (Events leading up to the War)
During the 80's, Belka's economy collapsed. It was forced to sell it's outer territories to it's neighbors, but that did not staunch the continued collapse of Belkan industry. In 1991, an extremist Facist party overthrew the Federalist government, and rebuilt Belka on a military footing. With the discovery of Massive deposits of resources in it's neighbor, the former Belkan state of Ustio, in March of 1995, Belka declared the Federal law review, the admendment to the belkan constitution that allowed Ustio to cecedw, unconstitutional, and luanched a Blitzkrieg invasion of the neighboring countries of Osea, Sapin, and Osea. It was the beginning of the Belkan War.

Timeframe:
March 25th through June 20th (Offical), December 31st (Unoffical)

Major Events:
March 23rd-Belkans begin to Invade bordering nations
April 13th-Oseans and Ustians link up in Arlon, Belkan advanced stalled.
April 24th-Osean Offensive Campaign 4101 begins. Futuro canal secured
May 12th through 13th- Solis Ortus; Directus liberated, Ustio-branch Belkan army surrenders.
May 17th- Glatisant falls; Hydrian Line breached.
May 19th- Schayne plains defence positions neutralized.
May 23rd- Excaliber destroyed.
May 28th- Operation Battle-Axe; Major air engagement over B7R; Belka loses air superiority over Round table. As a result, South belka surrenders and disarms to allies. North Belka continues by self.
June 1st- Hoffnung industrial center destroyed.
June 6th- Seven nuclear bombs detonated over the Waldriechs; Temporary ceasefire reached between Allies and Belka.
June 20th- Peace treaty signed in Lumen, Belkan war offically over.
December 25th- XB-0 attacks Lumen and Valais, before being destroyed over Stier.
December 31st- Avalon dam V2 test facility discovered and neutralized; V2 neutralized; Belkan war truely comes to an end.

(For a more in depth Timeline of the Belkan War, check out the:AC Timeline)

Outcome:
Belkan Federation broke apart; South Belka assimilated into Osea, North Belka renamed the Princapality of Belka; severe restrictions emplaced on Belka; Large scale military reductions over all, including Nuclear weapons

Known Operations:
Op. Crossbow - 04/02/1995
Op. Roselein - 04/13/1995
Op. Choker One - 04/20/1995
Offensive Campaign 4101 - 04/24/1995
Op. Varsity - 05/12/1995
Op. Constantine -05/13/1995
Op. Hell Bound - 05/17/1995
Op. Dynamo - 05/19/1995
Op. Judgement - 05/23/1995
Op. Battle-Axe - 05/28/1995
Op. Cannibal - 06/01/1995
Op. Ravage - 06/06/1995
Op. Stone Age - 06/13/1995
Op. Broom - 06/20/1995
Op. Valkyrie - 12/25/1995
Op. Thunderbolt - 12/31/1995
Op. Point Blank - 12/31/1995

SOURCE:
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War (the game itself)

ACCREDITATION:
Original Article by Ribbon-Yellow