Patch of the Zeppelin Truppen

Many of the Army sided early with the Unkerlant Nationalist Front. One of those units was the elite airborne Zeppelin Troops. They were awarded their own distinctive shoulder patch.

UNF Soldier

Pictured is soldier serving the Unkerlant Nationalist Front. His uniform, a little antiquated for the time, is little changed from those who served briefly in the Great War. Indeed, this is probably a veteran, as shown by the ribbon on his button hole. Many soldiers flocked to the fascist banner carrying what arms and uniforms they had, often adding a bit of red piping or painting UNF symbols on their helmets.
Though later defections plagued the UNF, those that remained were stalwart soldiers.
Source: "The Secret War: a History of the War in Unkerlant, post WW1".

UNF Blitz

This morning, in an all out lightning attack, the Unkerlant Nationalist Front struck several cities in the southwest. Zepplintruppen launched from their base in Carroburg dropped into and captured strategic locations in the town of Schoppendorf in Overholt at dawn. The gates of the city were opened in time for the arrival of UNF tanks following close behind. There was little resistance.

UNF tank parked outside Schoppendorf's gates.

At the same time, attacks were launched into the Thurnin cities of Spetz and and Bergsburg. As most Unkerlanters know, Thurnin is a quiet place full of quiet people, who don't like to be disturbed. As Unkerlant ravaged itself over the ages, Thurnin managed to escape most of the devastation by remaining exceptionally neutral. This attitude further cemented their belief that's it's best to stay out of the way and mind your own business. But, Thurniners should not be considered passive in any way. They can be very forceful when it comes to enforcing this peace and quiet. "Never wake a napping Thurniner" goes the saying. Well, now the UNF have awakened the Thurniners. The sleepy town of Bergsburg was attacked first. They were awakened by bombs from UNF fighters at 4 am, soon followed by tanks and infantry. The local Civil Air Militia rose up to fight and a swirling dogfight ensued. UNF troops were greeted by the Bergburg Royal Cheesemongers lobbing hunks of the almost chemical grade stinky Spetznecheese. Unprepared, Iron Legion troops fell back against the onslaught, but quickly regrouped and counter attacked. Despite a heroic effort, Bergurg fell by noon. The northern town of Spetz would fall soon after under combined air assault and undermined from within by Iron Legion supporters within the police and local government.

The air battle over Bergsburg. This rare photo was taken by a passing airship.

Steissen in the Sumpftlund would be the next to feel the Iron Legion jackboot. UNF troops were somehow able to navigate the swampy Sumpftlund and attack the until now, impenetrable fortress of Castle Streissen. Count Hans-Ludwig Sumpftlunden commanded the last defense of castle, until modern artillery finally destroyed the outer walls and UNF troops stormed in. The bloodied Count was able to escape, and is said to be organizing a guerilla force in the marshes and bogs around Wissenburg.

Iron Legion Strikes

Dateline: Principality of Hurn
Hurn, long an ally of Borogravia, has recently been a hotbed of Fascist activity. Now, the Iron Legion has combined with local militias and defense forces to attack from the capital of the principality, Alsdorf, into Carroburg.
Carroburg, as most of our readers know, has been a staunch supporter of King Ludwig. It's also home to the Carroburg Zeppelin Works and the gateway to Salacia to the north.
At dawn, fascist forces hammered the city with artillery, and began strafing from the air. Soon after tanks began to roll in. The monarchist forces, without air support or armor, held out as long as they could, before finally surrendering the city around noon.
Surviving leaders of the city defense forces were rounded up shipped via railcar south to Borogravia.

Brave Carroburg City Militia set up a machine gun, and await Iron League forces.