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== Background ==
The '''Northern War''' was a conflict between [[Nova:Finland|Finland]] and [[Nova:Sweden|Sweden]] due to the ongoing division of territories in Northern Europe, many disagreements and imperial ambitions of both. After the defeat of Sweden, the war continued between Finland and Russia, which stood up for its ally Sweden in this war. The largest battle of the conflict was the battle of Elgik's Field, which ended with the defeat of Russia. The Northern War was ended on October 25, 2020 with the signing of the Helsinki Peace Treaty. As a result of the war, a number of Swedish territories were ceded to Finland and Denmark, and Russia gained control of Karelia, the Kola Peninsula, as well as the separatists of Northern Finland for a temporary period.
=== Crowning of Noveritsch ===
 
When Noveritsch was crowned king of [[Finland]], he immeidiately declared war on [[Sweden]], to claim some stolen towns. After this, [[Muscovy|Russia]] and Kamtchatka announced support for [[Sweden]], with [[Muscovy|Russia]] saying that despite [[Sweden]] being inactive, they have active allies.
==Background==
 
=== Situation in Scandinavia ===
By the time of the outbreak of the Northern War, Noveritsch became the King of Finland. The country has already been actively expanding in Northern Europe, declaring its intentions to seize the Baltic States and Karelia, as reported by Russian intelligence. Denmark joined the alliance with Finland, which had territorial claims to Sweden. The conflict between the two countries has been going on for a long time, which led to an escalation of the conflict.
 
=== Situation in Russia ===
In parallel with the development of the Scandinavian conflict, Russia initiated the creation of the Northern Five - the military-economic alliance of Russia, Terra Mariana, Sweden and other Nordic countries. The internal situation in the alliance countries was aggravated due to the stagnation of the economy. The option of a small victorious war was considered by governments as a way to activate the population and raise morale among soldiers. In addition, Russia had disputed territories with Finland in Karelia and the Kola Peninsula, which became one of the reasons for the war.
 
==Course of events==
 
=== Beginning of the war ===
On October 22, 2020, Finland officially declared war on Sweden. Finland's main claims to Sweden consisted in expanding the border, which Sweden itself actively refused before the war. The first attacks on Sweden were made on the same day and the Swedes were defeated.
 
On the same day, Russia officially declares war on Finland. According to a number of researchers, Russia in this war rather did not plan to help its alliance ally, but to raise the morale of its soldiers, who were disappointed with the terms of the Kuril Peace Treaty.
 
===Sweden's exit from the war===
The very next day, after several defeats of Sweden in battles with Finnish soldiers, the Swedish government decided to start peace negotiations. As a result of one-day negotiations, a peace treaty was signed, according to which the city of Visby passed to Finland.
===Finnish-Russian War===
After Russia entered the war, a detachment of ten Russian soldiers began an active offensive on the Russian-Finnish border. Without meeting much resistance, the Russians reached the west coast of Finland, killing several Finnish citizens along the way. After Sweden withdrew from the war, Russia announced its intention to continue the war with Finland. On the same day Terra Mariana officially entered the war against Finland.
 
On October 24, 2020, one of the largest battles in the history of Europe took place on the Elgik Field. The allied troops of the Antifin coalition, among 30 players, consisting of soldiers from Russia, Terra Mariana, Kamchatka and the Kuril Republic, reached the Russian-Finnish border. Finnish mercenaries came out to meet them. The battle lasted about two game days. Initially, Russia managed to mine the field in some areas and install guns, but did not have time to activate explosives. Finnish troops attacked suddenly, eliminating several soldiers still at headquarters. After that, the battle moved to the field itself, the Russians were forced to retreat to the Novonevsky Canal with heavy losses and stop the battle, defending St. Petersburg.
 
=== End of the war ===
Russian Prime Minister [[Limkid]] secretly left for [[Suur-Helsinki]] on October 25, 2020, where he made peace with Finland.
 
== Result ==
 
=== Territorial changes ===
As a result of the peace treaty between Sweden and Finland, the city of Visby became part of Finland. Gothenburg became part of Denmark. The peace treaty with Russia has not made any territorial changes.
 
=== Influence ===
The Northern War significantly affected Finland's status in the world. Thanks to the victory over Sweden, it finally confirmed the status of a power and influence in the region. However, because of this, Finland's relations with Norway have strained. The internal situation in Finland was destabilized, as many citizens condemned the king for his aggressive policy towards Sweden. Members of the Government also expressed condemnation.
 
The Northern War significantly affected the internal situation in Russia. The population of Russia, which received nothing in the war and came out of it with heavy losses, expressed a desire for change. In this regard, negotiations with Tsarist Russia started, which led to the unification of the two countries and the creation of the Russian Empire. At the same time, after unification, the Northern War significantly influenced the strengthening of Russia in Northern Europe. Russia has shown its might, having managed to attract more than 30 players to its army, which led to the annexation of Karelia and the Kola Peninsula. Later, Northern Finland became part of Russia.


== During the War ==
=== Indirect involvement of Denmark ===
Despite [[Denmark]] and [[Finland]] not being allies, [[Denmark]] stole a [[Sweden|Swedish]] town, Gothenburg. This meant that [[Denmark]] indirectly supported [[Finland]]. However, [[Denmark]] doesn't have hostilities against [[Sweden]]. Meaning, [[Denmark]] is, and isn't in the war, meaning it's a confusing spot.
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Latest revision as of 22:48, 10 November 2023

The Northern War
Date October 22, 2020 - October 25, 2020
Location Europe
Result — Sweden's defeat in the war, the transfer of Swedish territories under the political control of Finland

— Helsinki Peace Treaty: Russia's withdrawal from the war, the actual transition under the influence of Russia of the Kola Peninsula and Karelia

Status
Territorial
changes
Belligerents
Russian flag (muscovy).png Muscovy
Flag of Sweden.svg.png Sweden
Terra flag.jpg Terra Mariana
2000px-Flag of Finland.svg.png Finland
2000px-Royal Standard of Denmark.svg.png Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Russian Empire Flag.jpg Tsar ItzNotNeon
Russian Empire Flag.jpg Prime Minister Limkid
Russian Empire Flag.jpg Marshal Elgik
Flag of Sweden.svg.png King ENLS
Terra flag.jpg King Alan_Lime
2000px-Flag of Finland.svg.png King Noveritsch
2000px-Flag of Finland.svg.png Lieutenant Fire_Senpai
2000px-Royal Standard of Denmark.svg.png King alek_b
Strength
Russian flag (muscovy).png Russia:
~20 (regular army)
50 reserves
Flag of Sweden.svg.png Sweden:
~15 (regular army)
~25 reserves
Terra flag.jpg Terra Mariana:
~25 (regular army)
~45 reserves
2000px-Flag of Finland.svg.png Finland:
~25 (regular army)
~60 reserves
2000px-Royal Standard of Denmark.svg.png Denmark:
~10 (regular army)
20 reserves
Casualties and losses

The Northern War was a conflict between Finland and Sweden due to the ongoing division of territories in Northern Europe, many disagreements and imperial ambitions of both. After the defeat of Sweden, the war continued between Finland and Russia, which stood up for its ally Sweden in this war. The largest battle of the conflict was the battle of Elgik's Field, which ended with the defeat of Russia. The Northern War was ended on October 25, 2020 with the signing of the Helsinki Peace Treaty. As a result of the war, a number of Swedish territories were ceded to Finland and Denmark, and Russia gained control of Karelia, the Kola Peninsula, as well as the separatists of Northern Finland for a temporary period.

Background

Situation in Scandinavia

By the time of the outbreak of the Northern War, Noveritsch became the King of Finland. The country has already been actively expanding in Northern Europe, declaring its intentions to seize the Baltic States and Karelia, as reported by Russian intelligence. Denmark joined the alliance with Finland, which had territorial claims to Sweden. The conflict between the two countries has been going on for a long time, which led to an escalation of the conflict.

Situation in Russia

In parallel with the development of the Scandinavian conflict, Russia initiated the creation of the Northern Five - the military-economic alliance of Russia, Terra Mariana, Sweden and other Nordic countries. The internal situation in the alliance countries was aggravated due to the stagnation of the economy. The option of a small victorious war was considered by governments as a way to activate the population and raise morale among soldiers. In addition, Russia had disputed territories with Finland in Karelia and the Kola Peninsula, which became one of the reasons for the war.

Course of events

Beginning of the war

On October 22, 2020, Finland officially declared war on Sweden. Finland's main claims to Sweden consisted in expanding the border, which Sweden itself actively refused before the war. The first attacks on Sweden were made on the same day and the Swedes were defeated.

On the same day, Russia officially declares war on Finland. According to a number of researchers, Russia in this war rather did not plan to help its alliance ally, but to raise the morale of its soldiers, who were disappointed with the terms of the Kuril Peace Treaty.

Sweden's exit from the war

The very next day, after several defeats of Sweden in battles with Finnish soldiers, the Swedish government decided to start peace negotiations. As a result of one-day negotiations, a peace treaty was signed, according to which the city of Visby passed to Finland.

Finnish-Russian War

After Russia entered the war, a detachment of ten Russian soldiers began an active offensive on the Russian-Finnish border. Without meeting much resistance, the Russians reached the west coast of Finland, killing several Finnish citizens along the way. After Sweden withdrew from the war, Russia announced its intention to continue the war with Finland. On the same day Terra Mariana officially entered the war against Finland.

On October 24, 2020, one of the largest battles in the history of Europe took place on the Elgik Field. The allied troops of the Antifin coalition, among 30 players, consisting of soldiers from Russia, Terra Mariana, Kamchatka and the Kuril Republic, reached the Russian-Finnish border. Finnish mercenaries came out to meet them. The battle lasted about two game days. Initially, Russia managed to mine the field in some areas and install guns, but did not have time to activate explosives. Finnish troops attacked suddenly, eliminating several soldiers still at headquarters. After that, the battle moved to the field itself, the Russians were forced to retreat to the Novonevsky Canal with heavy losses and stop the battle, defending St. Petersburg.

End of the war

Russian Prime Minister Limkid secretly left for Suur-Helsinki on October 25, 2020, where he made peace with Finland.

Result

Territorial changes

As a result of the peace treaty between Sweden and Finland, the city of Visby became part of Finland. Gothenburg became part of Denmark. The peace treaty with Russia has not made any territorial changes.

Influence

The Northern War significantly affected Finland's status in the world. Thanks to the victory over Sweden, it finally confirmed the status of a power and influence in the region. However, because of this, Finland's relations with Norway have strained. The internal situation in Finland was destabilized, as many citizens condemned the king for his aggressive policy towards Sweden. Members of the Government also expressed condemnation.

The Northern War significantly affected the internal situation in Russia. The population of Russia, which received nothing in the war and came out of it with heavy losses, expressed a desire for change. In this regard, negotiations with Tsarist Russia started, which led to the unification of the two countries and the creation of the Russian Empire. At the same time, after unification, the Northern War significantly influenced the strengthening of Russia in Northern Europe. Russia has shown its might, having managed to attract more than 30 players to its army, which led to the annexation of Karelia and the Kola Peninsula. Later, Northern Finland became part of Russia.