The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Leader: Neville Chamberlain, King George VI
Territory: Controls all of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, Malta, Egypt, large portions of Land in Africa, South Africa, India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, some of the Caribbean, the Falkland Islands and Burma
Nationality: Nearly Every ethnicity under the sun
Description of Nationality:
Population: 532 Million Across the Empire, mostly in India, including 47 million at home
Society: By this point in time British society resembles modern western society, with slight class divisions still apparent
Religion: Anglican, Hindu, Muslim, Catholic primarily
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Economy: Free Market Capitalism
Military: The Armed forces of the United Kingdom are a small well trained professional force, the upper command is still influenced by world war one ideas however, except in the role of air power
Technology: The United Kingdom is on the leading edge for technologies such as cryptography, anti tank guns, air craft and ships and not too far behind germany in armored vehicle production
National Focus: The current national focus is on expanding the Royal Air Force
Background: The United Kingdom is currently the worlds leading power , controlling a quarter of the worlds surface and having one of the largest fleets in the world. Despite this their power is waning. World War One and the upkeep of the Empire have drained their economy, and successive pacifist governments have let the once mighty fleet languish. With the rise of new Superpowers like the USSR, USA and Germany its all England can do to keep their place in the world.
Alliances: France, and the semi autonomous nations like Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand
Trading Agreements: England trades with most nations
Strengths: Well trained forces supported by a strong technological and industrial base, powerful navy and air force
Weakness: The high command is mostly aristocratic WW1 era fops, low in numbers, unwillingness to take large casualties
Best Infantry Unit: A young Captain David Stirling has this idea for a group of men called the SAS
Best Armoured Unit: While not yet in service, the Infantry tank Matilda mk II is one of the most heavily armored tanks in the world with 80mm frontal armor and the excellent 2pdr gun. However, new advances in technology may soon render it obsolete.
Best Naval Unit: The planned King George V class battleship, soon to enter service has 10 14 inch guns and thick armor, also mounts a modern fire control system unlike any seen in the world.
Best Airforce Unit: The Supermarine Spitfire