Difference between revisions of "Molossia-Mustachistan War"

==Beginnings of the conflict==

==Beginnings of the conflict==

After war was declared, the Molossian War Office issued new rules to safeguard the Molossian population. Conservation at home was deemed to be very important and citizens were urged to walk instead of driving to conserve fuel, conserve to avoid waste (especially food), make time for war work, and buy Victory Bonds with their extra money. An extensive propaganda campaign was undertaken to remind citizens that their actions could help the war effort and our troops at the front.

After war was declared, the Molossian War Office issued new rules to safeguard the Molossian population. Conservation at home was deemed to be very important and citizens were urged to walk instead of driving to conserve fuel, conserve to avoid waste (especially food), make time for war work, and buy Victory Bonds with their extra money. An extensive propaganda campaign was undertaken to remind citizens that their actions could help the war effort and our troops at the front.

::''Main article: [[Battle of Lake Jean]]''

::''Main article: [[Battle of Lake Jean]]''

[[File:Mol-Mus-LakeJean.jpg|thumb|right|Lake Jean]]

[[File:Mol-Mus-LakeJean.jpg|thumb|right|Lake Jean]]

After a full day of naval skirmishes, Grand Admiral Hess repelled the Mustachistani forces and won the day for Molossia.

After a full day of naval skirmishes, Grand Admiral Hess repelled the Mustachistani forces and won the day for Molossia.

The Molossian Naval Infantry finally took to the field on 29 May 2006, and moved to intercept the Army of Mustachistan, which had deployed along Sutro Creek in an area called Black Lizard Canyon, 1 kilometer from the northern Molossian frontier. Marching through sagebrush and juniper trees and using the rocky terrain for cover, the Naval Infantry met with an ambush as Mustachistani forces attacked from a nearby ridge. The Molossian troops immediately deployed a skirmish line along the bottom of the creek. The Mustachistanis quickly followed up their initial gains by advancing their line forward to within 100 meters of the Molossian positions.

The Molossian Naval Infantry finally took to the field on 29 May 2006, and moved to intercept the Army of Mustachistan, which had deployed along Sutro Creek in an area called Black Lizard Canyon, 1 kilometer from the northern Molossian frontier. Marching through sagebrush and juniper trees and using the rocky terrain for cover, the Naval Infantry met with an ambush as Mustachistani forces attacked from a nearby ridge. The Molossian troops immediately deployed a skirmish line along the bottom of the creek. The Mustachistanis quickly followed up their initial gains by advancing their line forward to within 100 meters of the Molossian positions.

Following the battle, scouting patrols were sent out to determine the location of the Mustachistani Army.

Following the battle, scouting patrols were sent out to determine the location of the Mustachistani Army.

At Rattlesnake Rift, a narrow defile near Heliotrope Falls, the Mustachistanis found themselves trapped, and chose to make a last stand. Repeated Molossian volleys failed to dislodge the well-entrenched Mustachistanis, so the decision was made to flank them by moving Molossian troops to the rocks above the canyon. This plan necessitated a treacherous climb up a steep cliff, but the Naval Infantry tackled this obstacle without pause. Once atop the cliff, they were able fire down on the Mustachistanis with complete impunity, causing havoc among the Mustachistani ranks. This proved to be the undoing of the Mustachistanis and they quickly surrendered. There were several wounded and one dead among the Mustachistani forces, while the Naval Infantry suffered no casualties.

At Rattlesnake Rift, a narrow defile near Heliotrope Falls, the Mustachistanis found themselves trapped, and chose to make a last stand. Repeated Molossian volleys failed to dislodge the well-entrenched Mustachistanis, so the decision was made to flank them by moving Molossian troops to the rocks above the canyon. This plan necessitated a treacherous climb up a steep cliff, but the Naval Infantry tackled this obstacle without pause. Once atop the cliff, they were able fire down on the Mustachistanis with complete impunity, causing havoc among the Mustachistani ranks. This proved to be the undoing of the Mustachistanis and they quickly surrendered. There were several wounded and one dead among the Mustachistani forces, while the Naval Infantry suffered no casualties.

On 8 June 2006, a peace treaty was been signed between the Republic of Molossia and its puppet state, Mustachistan, agreeing to a complete cessation of hostilities and an end to the war between the two nations. In accordance with the treaty, Mustachistani troops held captive by Molossia were immediately repatriated to Mustachistan.

On 8 June 2006, a peace treaty was been signed between the Republic of Molossia and its puppet state, Mustachistan, agreeing to a complete cessation of hostilities and an end to the war between the two nations. In accordance with the treaty, Mustachistani troops held captive by Molossia were immediately repatriated to Mustachistan.

This treaty formally ended the war with Mustachistan in favor of Molossia. However, President Baugh extended the hand of friendship toward Mustachistan, in the hope that a positive future relationship can emerge between their two nations. Once friends, the two adversaries put their enmity behind them, to move forward into a peaceful future.

This treaty formally ended the war with Mustachistan in favor of Molossia. However, President Baugh extended the hand of friendship toward Mustachistan, in the hope that a positive future relationship can emerge between their two nations. Once friends, the two adversaries put their enmity behind them, to move forward into a peaceful future.

==Aftermath of the war==

==Aftermath of the war==

===Creation of the Mustachistan War Battlefields Park===

===Creation of the Mustachistan War Battlefields Park===

The sacrifices made by both Molossians and Mustachistanis in the war between their two nations have been commemorated in the creation of the Mustachistan War National Battlefields Park. The park includes the area of the two battles fought, the ''Battle of Black Lizard Canyon'' and the ''Battle of Rattlesnake Rift''. The new battlefield park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died for their countries in this mighty conflict.

The sacrifices made by both Molossians and Mustachistanis in the war between their two nations have been commemorated in the creation of the Mustachistan War National Battlefields Park. The park includes the area of the two battles fought, the ''Battle of Black Lizard Canyon'' and the ''Battle of Rattlesnake Rift''. The new battlefield park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died for their countries in this mighty conflict.

===Mustachistan War Memorial===

===Mustachistan War Memorial===

On 18 June 2006, ten days after the conclusion of the War with Mustachistan, a War Memorial was dedicated in Molossia. Located near the new location of the Tower of the Winds, the monument was a simple column with a lion statue at the top. The lion represented victory and strength, while its stance (statant as opposed to rampant) was meant to suggest thoughtfulness as opposed to aggressiveness. The column itself was made up of twenty layers, one for each day of the war, plus one for each of the two major battles fought by Molossian troops.

On 18 June 2006, ten days after the conclusion of the War with Mustachistan, a War Memorial was dedicated in Molossia. Located near the new location of the Tower of the Winds, the monument was a simple column with a lion statue at the top. The lion represented victory and strength, while its stance (statant as opposed to rampant) was meant to suggest thoughtfulness as opposed to aggressiveness. The column itself was made up of twenty layers, one for each day of the war, plus one for each of the two major battles fought by Molossian troops.

In 2014 President Baugh replaced the Mustachistan War Monument with the Molossian Heroes Monument. This new monument is dedicated to all heroes of Molossia, including those that served during the Mustachistan War.

In 2014 President Baugh replaced the Mustachistan War Monument with the Molossian Heroes Monument. This new monument is dedicated to all heroes of Molossia, including those that served during the Mustachistan War.

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