THE FIRST TEN POST-WAR OLYMPICS
1944: London (Most gold medals - Germany) [1]
1948: Ottawa (Most Gold Medals - America) [2]
1952: Tehran (Most Gold Medals - America) [3]
1956: Rio de Janeiro (Most Gold Medals - America) [4]
1960: Tokyo (Most Gold Medals - China) [5]
1964: Dublin (Most Gold Medals - Japan) [6]
1966: Cancelled in the aftermath of the Ingolstadt Incident [7]
1970: Cape Town (Most Gold Medals - America) [8]
1974: Athens (Most Gold Medals - China) [9]
1978: Los Angeles (Most Medals - America) [10]
[1] Extremely controversial choice, to show (West and Central) Europe were "back to normal" - large parts of London remained in ruins or under slow reconstruction, with resources sent to Speer's olympiad stadiums. Boycotted by the USA and the ex-Dominions.
[2] Showcasing the strength of the Coldwell-Taylor American Partnership these games were often called the ‘Anti-Fascist’ Games due to there strong promotion of Social Democratic values and Diversity (despite anger from the more Conservative politicians in those countries). Boycotted by the GGR, Italy and members of the Fascist alliance.
[3] Chosen due to Iran's neutrality, to prevent the Olympics becoming a United Nations/Axis bunfight. Huge patriotic event for the locals. Heads rolled in Germany after it was beaten in gold by the 'mongrel' Americans and Japan and 'Georgist' South Africa.
[4] Nearly postponed due to the ongoing Third World War, brought back to demonstrate the resilience of the North Pacific Nuclear Treaty Organization (commonly referred to as the Seoul Pact) in the face of fascist terror and the “Kubitschek Boom” going on in Brazil. Widely remembered as the Olympics where Berlin fell to Seoul Pact forces just hours before the Opening Ceremonies began.
[5] Referred to as the ‘Asian Hour’ or the ‘Golden Games’ this game was a showcase for Japan and America to showcase the possible future for the slowly rebuilding former Fascist Powers with Prime Minister Inejiro Asanuma declaring this to be ‘A victory in the fight for social justice and democracy’. Nationalist China would slightly ruin this view but it would showcase the shift in power as America focused more on Europe. First games in which the Republic of Italy was participated in.
[6] Ireland had extended a lot of political capital on keeping the Olympic bid after the state went communist, planning to use this to show the world how it was a stable, functioning government. China boycotted, allowing Japan to narrowly gain the most golds over America.
[7] Despite reassurances from the German Authorities , which famously carted Werner Heisenberg from city to city, paper to paper, extolling the safety of Germany’s Reactors and downplaying the severity of what had happened at Ingolstadt, by May the governments of Europe could no longer ignore the effects of the disaster or the readings, even if the prospect of a Year Without Summer was avoided thanks to international aid.
[8] The first Olympics with German non-attendance for a non-boycott reason, the atmosphere was surprisingly positive despite the absence of most European teams. With Suzman eager to demonstrate the prosperity and forward outlook of the nation, elaborate ceremonies and colourful facilities abounded. Combined with a return to form for the American team, and it's easy to see why many remember these Olympics positively.
[9] "The Olympics Come Home" was the marketing for this event, and a lot of behind-the-scenes schmoozing and outright bribery was committed to convince various international companies that the Hellenic People's Republic was 'open for business' after decades of fascist oppression, civil war, and conflict with Turkey (who boycotted). The opening ceremony of everyone in 'Ancient Greek' dress is famous.
[10] Called the "Little Olympics" and the "Rump Olympics" due to low attendance, as diplomatic tensions between the Wallace Administration and the governments of the then nascent African Union over America's then ongoing Civil Rights problem, Western Europe over Secretary of State Jackson's "Iron Wall" speech, and Japan over the Okinawa Bases Dispute led to an unprecedented number of boycotts.
1. Lazare Hoche, Duke of Wicklow, Prince of Alsace. One of the Empire's most famous and infamous revolutionary heroes, his ill-fated command of the Irish Expedition paled in the shadow of the Egyptian Campaign, yet it made him a hero and household name for Irish Patriots for 200 years, just as his role at the Battles of Marienbad and the Volturno elevated to the highest dignity of the Empire, and his downfall in 1811 created the figure of Hoche, the fallen hero and French Pompey.
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1944: London (Most gold medals - Germany) [1]
1948: Ottawa (Most Gold Medals - America) [2]
1952: Tehran (Most Gold Medals - America) [3]
1956: Rio de Janeiro (Most Gold Medals - America) [4]
1960: Tokyo (Most Gold Medals - China) [5]
1964: Dublin (Most Gold Medals - Japan) [6]
1966: Cancelled in the aftermath of the Ingolstadt Incident [7]
1970: Cape Town (Most Gold Medals - America) [8]
1974: Athens (Most Gold Medals - China) [9]
1978: Los Angeles (Most Medals - America) [10]
[1] Extremely controversial choice, to show (West and Central) Europe were "back to normal" - large parts of London remained in ruins or under slow reconstruction, with resources sent to Speer's olympiad stadiums. Boycotted by the USA and the ex-Dominions.
[2] Showcasing the strength of the Coldwell-Taylor American Partnership these games were often called the ‘Anti-Fascist’ Games due to there strong promotion of Social Democratic values and Diversity (despite anger from the more Conservative politicians in those countries). Boycotted by the GGR, Italy and members of the Fascist alliance.
[3] Chosen due to Iran's neutrality, to prevent the Olympics becoming a United Nations/Axis bunfight. Huge patriotic event for the locals. Heads rolled in Germany after it was beaten in gold by the 'mongrel' Americans and Japan and 'Georgist' South Africa.
[4] Nearly postponed due to the ongoing Third World War, brought back to demonstrate the resilience of the North Pacific Nuclear Treaty Organization (commonly referred to as the Seoul Pact) in the face of fascist terror and the “Kubitschek Boom” going on in Brazil. Widely remembered as the Olympics where Berlin fell to Seoul Pact forces just hours before the Opening Ceremonies began.
[5] Referred to as the ‘Asian Hour’ or the ‘Golden Games’ this game was a showcase for Japan and America to showcase the possible future for the slowly rebuilding former Fascist Powers with Prime Minister Inejiro Asanuma declaring this to be ‘A victory in the fight for social justice and democracy’. Nationalist China would slightly ruin this view but it would showcase the shift in power as America focused more on Europe. First games in which the Republic of Italy was participated in.
[6] Ireland had extended a lot of political capital on keeping the Olympic bid after the state went communist, planning to use this to show the world how it was a stable, functioning government. China boycotted, allowing Japan to narrowly gain the most golds over America.
[7] Despite reassurances from the German Authorities , which famously carted Werner Heisenberg from city to city, paper to paper, extolling the safety of Germany’s Reactors and downplaying the severity of what had happened at Ingolstadt, by May the governments of Europe could no longer ignore the effects of the disaster or the readings, even if the prospect of a Year Without Summer was avoided thanks to international aid.
[8] The first Olympics with German non-attendance for a non-boycott reason, the atmosphere was surprisingly positive despite the absence of most European teams. With Suzman eager to demonstrate the prosperity and forward outlook of the nation, elaborate ceremonies and colourful facilities abounded. Combined with a return to form for the American team, and it's easy to see why many remember these Olympics positively.
[9] "The Olympics Come Home" was the marketing for this event, and a lot of behind-the-scenes schmoozing and outright bribery was committed to convince various international companies that the Hellenic People's Republic was 'open for business' after decades of fascist oppression, civil war, and conflict with Turkey (who boycotted). The opening ceremony of everyone in 'Ancient Greek' dress is famous.
[10] Called the "Little Olympics" and the "Rump Olympics" due to low attendance, as diplomatic tensions between the Wallace Administration and the governments of the then nascent African Union over America's then ongoing Civil Rights problem, Western Europe over Secretary of State Jackson's "Iron Wall" speech, and Japan over the Okinawa Bases Dispute led to an unprecedented number of boycotts.
Marshals of the Empire (Maréchal d'Empire)
1. Lazare Hoche, Duke of Wicklow, Prince of Alsace. One of the Empire's most famous and infamous revolutionary heroes, his ill-fated command of the Irish Expedition paled in the shadow of the Egyptian Campaign, yet it made him a hero and household name for Irish Patriots for 200 years, just as his role at the Battles of Marienbad and the Volturno elevated to the highest dignity of the Empire, and his downfall in 1811 created the figure of Hoche, the fallen hero and French Pompey.
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