Wehlen Civil War

The Wehlen Civil War, spanning from 1930 to 1940, was a devastating conflict characterized by widespread starvation, disease, and acts of genocide. It is regarded by historians as a proxy war between Arcasia and United Contana, initiated by the emergence of a left-wing militia near Wehlen's Sordish border. This internal instability prompted Wehlen to seek aid from Arcasia, which provided significant military and economic support. However, this assistance was insufficient to stabilize the country's economy, as the war severely disrupted vital trade routes. As the conflict intensified and spread to urban areas, neighboring countries such as Lespia, Rumburg, and Agard closed their borders, fearing the spill-over of violence. This isolation exacerbated the crisis within Wehlen. Despite being well-equipped, Arcasian forces were besieged and outnumbered, struggling to contain the militias supported by United Contana. This led to a severe destabilization of the region and a tragic refugee crisis, with the infamous "death march" where hundreds of thousands of Wehlen citizens perished while trying to flee the violence. Arcasian troops completed their withdrawal in 1936 after fulfilling their roles as peacekeepers during the post-conflict stabilization phase. Subsequently, in 1937, United Contana established a significant peacekeeping brigade in Wraclawitz, which maintained its operations until 1943. The civil war formally concluded in 1940 with the establishment of a transitional unity government in Wehlen, aimed at reconciling the divided factions. Following this pivotal political reorganization, United Contana continued to support Wehlen's recovery process through targeted economic aid and international support initiatives.