Renesia in the Second World War

The initial history of Renesia during the Second World War was one of a stance until 9 January 1941 where it officially joined the Alliance powers, which lasted until the end of Renesian civil war on 8 March 1942, wherein Renesia officially joined the Concert powers until the end of the war. Renesia's contribution to the Alliance during its time with them was minimalist at best since Renesia was busy with its own civil war. However, it served as a minor distraction to the Concert powers. Comparatively, the Renesian contribution to the Concert war effort was much more significant by subduing rebels in other allied territories in Alutra, assisting in various fronts and manufacturing and supplying various equipment and ammunition to the Allies.

Neutrality (1940-1941)
Prince Fredrick III had every intention to join the war early to annex lands from Ecoralia. However, as Prince Fredrick III proposed his plan to the Royal Chamber, he was met with heavy opposition from his ministers, which caused a significant delay in the procession. Furthermore, the Noble's Chamber barely managed to avoid ratifying the decision leading to a result of 247 to 240; this led to animosity between Prince Fredrick III and the Steward Emeric Altmark.

The Prince ignored the Noble's Chamber decision and ordered Marshal Mathis Gormon and Chancellor Hraban Schulte to begin national mobilization and prepare for the war; this caused a general uproar among the population, especially people near the Renesian-Ecoralian border. Meanwhile, Prince Fredrick III was in contact with Salia to inform Renesian's intention and seek naval support for Operation Kees Fall.

Steward Emeric did not sit idle and sought support from fellow nobles and governors. Moreover, he was able to delay manufacturing ammunition, weapons, and supply from companies owned by House Altmark until they were requisitioned by Prince Fredrick III's orders.

Operation Kees Fall
Operation Kees Fall is a joint operation that was supposed to capture the capital of Ecoralia in a coordinated with the Salian navy. The main aim of the operation is to force Ecoralia to as early as possible and threaten the East Alutra's Concert nations flanks through land, which also has the added benefit of being able to support Tretu and Fend nationalists more effectively. However, the operation fell through when the Renesian Civil War of 1941 started. Some of the Salian navy that was assigned to the joint operation instead were redirected to help Renesia in their civil war.

Many theorize that the operation would have failed considering the distance and logistics that are needed and might have been an overambitious operation. Moreover, Renesia did not have enough manpower to hold occupied territories, and many historians expect that the Ecoralian would eventually retake their lost territories back.

Operation Kees Fall was divided into three phases. The first phase began on 9th January at 4 am, which consisted of the 1st Royal army leading the invasion from Festungsstadt supported by three alongside 1st United Ulmun corp and 2nd Loriace mechanized infantry division invading from Erberg and keeping close to the coast and the Renesian navy, while the 3rd Ragner Corp followed behind the 1st Royal army maintaining a safe distance to protect the supply lines and garrison occupied territories.

The second phase began on the 11th at 6 am which consisted of the 2nd Royal army advancing from Festungsstadt to join up with the 1st Royal army alongside {2 Armored Brigade and 1 Motorized Division} and see the deployment of the majority of Renesian Air force. Although the second was interrupted by the {Altmark Mountain Brigade}'s attack at 5 am, which signified the start of the civil war.

The third and final phase would have started on the 13th at 6 am but was halted due to the civil war. Not much is known about the third phase except that Renesia were expecting the arrival of the Salian navy near Monstad.