Slitherine

I was thinking about this today, Rommel was born in 1891, he was 55 during the events of the 1946 DLC. We could reasonably expect him to be able to lead the country until, say, the early to mid 60s. I was thinking about who his successor would be, and I think there are three likely paths I could see him taking.

If he leans into a more military-focused, stratocratic government, his successor could be another military man such as Galland or Doenitz. Maybe someone unexpected rises through the ranks, like Erich Hartmann. Rommel did say he wanted to try to separate civilian and military leadership though, so he would probably try to avoid this path if possible.

If he succeeds in separating civilian and military leadership, i could see his successor be a moderate reformer who restores some limited form of democracy. Reich Minister Speer seems like a likely bet considering how he still holds a high level of influence in the new government or it could be someone else from the post-war German government like Konrad Adenauer.

If Rommel listens to the guidance of his fellow generals, I could see him restoring the monarchy. Rommel wasn't part of the Prussian aristocracy, so that reduces the chances somewhat and perhaps the monarchy would be viewed as more outdated in a world where Rommel's government prevailed. It still could be considered a reasonable compromise, depending on how high command is viewed in the post-war world. Its possible he is denounced in the same way Stalin was denounced by Khrushchev and restoring the monarchy could be seen as a good way to cut all ties.

Well, I’m stumped. Not Adenauer, I guess. Who’s your pick?

robman wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:27 pm Well, I’m stumped. Not Adenauer, I guess. Who’s your pick?

I feel like Speer is probably the most likely overall.

By reviving the title of Reichskanzler, the path to indefinitely holding the position is advertised as having gone out the window. Mostly likely Rommel would hold the position for four years and then... phew I dunno. lol

If I had to make an educated guess, In the same vein as Eisenhower or Hindenburg (but not like Churchill lols) becoming president/head of state from on their war fame, it would definitely be a military figure.

Exactly who... now that is a tough call. Manstein is unavailable... for reasons. I imagine in some people's head canon, the most popular General of the war would be the player General, who sort of participated in the entire thing from 1936 to 1946, even though realistically the player assumes the role helmed by many, MANY Generals over the years.

Kerensky wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:00 am I imagine in some people's head canon, the most popular General of the war would be the player General, who sort of participated in the entire thing from 1936 to 1946, even though realistically the player assumes the role helmed by many, MANY Generals over the years.

Noo, in players heads we are at war at that time ok at least in my head

Now I want a mod in HOI4 for this universe...