Operation Dixie

Operation Dixie was an operation carried out by the Commonwealth of Allardia against the Greater German Reich

Large amounts of legion elite paratroopers landed behind enemy lines in the German territory in Florida. They are able to gain several camps and hold the ground in the area forcing several beaches to be taken back by Allardia. Fort Meyers is saved but the Tampa and Miami area is still under German occupation. The Germans have lost most of their water connections so they are stuck in the mainland. Reinforcements will not arrive without taking heavy casualties or having to take back the beach guarded by legionaries. The operation will last for several weeks until the state of Florida is regained. Mason orders for 30 infantry divisions, and 20 armored divisions to be deployed to the frontline, to support Budd's Operation Dixie. As part of operation Dixie, the battle of Orlando commences. The Legion fight for ground but it’s the Germans fight to stay alive in Florida. The battle goes on for two days and the Germans are forced to retreat and fortify Saint Cloud and Haines City. Saint Cloud is not nearly as fortified as is should have been when the Legion front reached it. Saint Cloud was a bloodbath for the Germans, as they were forced to surrender or retreat with the little numbers they had left to the somewhat well fortified Haines City. The Legion reaches the new front. Haines City lies ahead well fortified but low on numbers. The Legion heavily shells the city before engaging. The battle of Haines city lasts for two days before the Germans are forced out of the city and forced to fall back. Before fleeing the city, the Germans set fire to all major buildings including the City hall. The Germans flee to make one final stand in Bartow. If they fail here, they will have nowhere to fall back to and their entire Florida campaign will be a failure. Things look very bleak for the Germans as they are surrounded from all sides now. The Legion closes in on the cripple German forces. It takes just over one hour for the German troops in Bartow to surrender with the very few numbers they have remaining. These soldiers, only about 70, are taken as prisoners of war and brought to Las Vegas, the legion party capital. Kies are publicly announce is the victory of operation Dixie and ensures the safety of the south. He profusely thanks Exeter for the military support and the bombardment support during the operation. “Without their support, The operation would’ve been slower going and more of our boys would’ve fallen". Operation Dixie is a success and is known as one of the first successful operations of the war