(22-06-41) Case Black

1940-1941 Basic Summary
After securing the Balkans into the Doge and Dogealian Spheres of Influence, the Leader of Dogeland, Dogeus II ordered immediate planning take place for an invasion of the Union of Belugan Socialist Republics: Case Black.

The Belugans were preparing for such an invasion from the Doges, as they believed that a war would be imminent. They got confirmation once the Balkans fell under the Doge Sphere of Influence, and the war in the west ended.

Case Black
At 07:50 in the morning, the Doge Realmsministry of Relations cut all ties with the Belugans, arresting members of the Belugan Embassy in Dogelin.

At 08:00 in the morning, the first few incidents on the border were reported to the Belugan High Command, who did not respond quickly: trying to avoid a conflict.

At 15:00, reports were sent to the Belugan High Command indicating that the Northern Front had virtually collapsed with the encirclement of Bialystok. Reports also indicated that the Southern Army Group was holding strong against the Doge onslaught.

At 15:02, the leader of the UBSR issued order no. 270, barring all soldiers from retreating: allowing for the execution of those who retreated or attempted desertion.

Encirclement of Bialystok
At 14:54, the Doge High Command received an update from the Tank Corps, confirming a successful encirclement of 420,000 Belugan Soldiers at Bialystok. Knocking out a significant chunk of the Belugan Northern Force. With around 5,000-15,000 Doge Losses.

International Response
The countries of Hungary and Dogealy have pledged their support for Dogeland, and have joined the conflict with Romania and Bulgaria expected to get involved in the coming days. With Croatia (a Doge Puppet) joining the conflict. The United States of Americate has denounced Dogeland, and has begun negotiating a lend-lease agreement with the Belugas. With the loss of he United Catedom, the United States of Americate is expected to keep out of the war, however.