Austria

Austria

Emboldened by Germany’s stand against Versailles, the Alpine nation of Austria decided to try its hand against the Western powers. For years, Hapsburg Restorationists (led by the ever-illustrious Karl von Hapsburg) lobbied to restore the nation’s imperial heritage. Led by Karl’s son, Otto von Hapsburg, the Austrian Empire was restored on June 8th, 1934 (which happens to be the anniversary of the establishment between the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary) as the Bohemians and Hungarians watched on with keen interest. Now the nation stands side-by-side with its Germanic brother as the world stands on the brink of a Second Great War. Austria’s survival will likely depend on brotherhood with Germany — but the option always remains for them to look to the east and to their former empire on the path to greatness.