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==War in Northern China== | ==War in Northern China== | ||
{{War|title1 = Manchuria-Liao war|image1 = 2019-05-19 16.55.10.png|caption1 = Manchurian soldiers and foreign volunteers mustering before an attack, Hyesan, Manchuria|cause_of_war = Liao harassment of Manchurian towns, Manchurian harassment of Liao towns, constant raids and counter-raids, ideological differences|sides = Coalition, Liao|participants = —Coalition forces— | {{War|title1 = Manchuria-Liao war|image1 = 2019-05-19 16.55.10.png|caption1 = Manchurian soldiers and foreign volunteers mustering before an attack, Hyesan, Manchuria|cause_of_war = Liao harassment of Manchurian towns, Manchurian harassment of Liao towns, constant raids and counter-raids, ideological differences|sides = Coalition, Liao|participants = —Coalition forces— | ||
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—Liao— | —Liao— | ||
Liao|length = Est. one month, starting in the early weeks of May, ending on 22/05/2019|aftermath = Demarcation of the land border between the two states, some loss of life, significant infastructural damage}} | Liao|length = Est. one month, starting in the early weeks of May, ending on 22/05/2019|aftermath = Demarcation of the land border between the two states, some loss of life, significant infastructural damage}}The Northeastern China region was first formally settled by Manchuria, with the Liao nation being a recent newcomer to the area. Liao members, either due to lack of experience or lack of familiarity with the server’s rules, had in the past left resources in unclaimed wilderness, which can be legally taken by Manchurian citizens and other outsiders. Liao appears to have perceived these actions as militant aggression towards their state, and have responded with verbal harassment and raids on Manchurian citizens. This resulted in a cycle of escalation, as raids and counter raids from both sides became larger and more destructive. | ||
The Northeastern China region was first formally settled by Manchuria, with the Liao nation being a recent newcomer to the area. Liao members, either due to lack of experience or lack of familiarity with the server’s rules, had in the past left resources in unclaimed wilderness, which can be legally taken by Manchurian citizens and other outsiders. Liao appears to have perceived these actions as militant aggression towards their state, and have responded with verbal harassment and raids on Manchurian citizens. This resulted in a cycle of escalation, as raids and counter raids from both sides became larger and more destructive. | |||
Controversy has also arisen regarding Manchuria's name and national symbols, with argument arising over the ambiguous interpretations of its name. Some Liao members have highlighted its connotations to the time of Japanese occupied Manchuria and the Manchukuo, though the term 'Manchuria' when used in western spheres more often denotes the geographical region, rather than the political entity. Manchuria is also known to use symbolism referencing the 16th century Manchu founded Qing dynasty, further distancing it from Japanese imperialist undertones. | Controversy has also arisen regarding Manchuria's name and national symbols, with argument arising over the ambiguous interpretations of its name. Some Liao members have highlighted its connotations to the time of Japanese occupied Manchuria and the Manchukuo, though the term 'Manchuria' when used in western spheres more often denotes the geographical region, rather than the political entity. Manchuria is also known to use symbolism referencing the 16th century Manchu founded Qing dynasty, further distancing it from Japanese imperialist undertones. | ||
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Towards the end of the engagement, fighters from Niger joined the fray and brought about more Liao casualties, though Liao refused to sortie out to meet them. | Towards the end of the engagement, fighters from Niger joined the fray and brought about more Liao casualties, though Liao refused to sortie out to meet them. | ||
A video of the battle can be seen on this link: | A video of the battle can be seen on this link: | ||
☀https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKKVAeFPoEA | ☀https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKKVAeFPoEA | ||