Austria

The Archduchy of Austria is a member of Der Eisenpakt member. Austria is the fourth post powerful of Der Eisenpakt. Austria borders Hungary, Germany, Italy, The Kingdom of Greater Serbia, and Czechoslovakia.

Post War (1918 - 1922)
In 1918, after World War One, Austria-Hungary completely collapsed and Austria was declared a republic. However, Communist elements seeped over into Austria after the Hungarian Revolution of 1919. In 1920, a Communist coup deposed the Republican government. Austria then went into civil war with the Communist elements and the Anti-Communist elements. Germany alarmed at the recent turn of events, intervened on the side of the Anti-Communist, ending the Civil war in 1922. The Germans restored Charles IV on the throne of Austria. Austria, with heavy German influences within, join Der Eisenpakt.

Restoration of Charles IV (1922 - 1929)
The Austria economy boomed under the rule of Charles IV, and Austrian Industry grew massively. The Austrian Archduchy went through what some call a 'Second Golden Age'.

The Great Depression (1929 - 1935)
The Austrian economy like many other economies in neighboring countries was heavily affected. Unemployment skyrocketed and inflation occured.

Questions of Legitimacy (1935 - )
The people of Austria are questioning the rule of Charles IV, who was unable to stop the depression in Austria. Some are staunch loyalist, wanting Charles to remain on the throne, others want a Republic, and some others want a communist dictatorship. The loyalist group dominates the parliament as of 1936.

Army
The Austrian army is of medium size, and is the Third Most powerful military in Der Eisenpakt

Navy
The Austrians are a landlocked country, and have no navy.

Airforce
The Austrian Airforce is of medium stature and is comprised of some German planes produced in Austria, and other Austrian Model planes.