Post-War Unrest

As veterans transition to civilian life, the U.S. military grapples with the question of its peacetime size amidst widespread unrest. Chief of Staff March advocates for a standing army of at least half a million, while global tensions escalate with independence movements in Eastern Europe and social upheaval in Italy. Meanwhile, Germany faces hyperinflation, and Ireland ignites in a struggle for independence, setting the stage for future conflicts.