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The Great Depression of the 1930s exacerbated racial tensions. With rising unemployment, white workers competed with Black workers for scarce jobs. This fueled fears of economic displacement among the white population, further solidifying the idea of racial separation.

=== Second World War ===

with Britain declaring war on Germany, South Africa followed, despite attempts by then Prime Minister JBM Hertzog to declare neutrality. South African forces would fight against the Afrika Korps and Italian forces in East Africa, as well as against the Japanese invasion of India. all this would prove to be for nought however, as the war would end in a German victory, shattering the Commonwealth. South Africa would lose Namibia to Germany, and would move troops into the colonies of Swaziland, Lesotho and parts of Bechuanaland before German forces could do so.

=== Struggle and Disorder ===

To avoid alienating either Washington or Germania, the South African government declared the South African throne vacant upon the death of George VI in 1952. in 1956, Anglo politician De Villiers Graaf was chosen to lead the United Party, leading it to victory in the 1960 election. since then has maintained a policy of opposing both the Boers and the African National Congress.

despite being offered OFN membership multiple times, South Africa maintained a policy of isolation.

== In-Game ==

As of 1962, The Union is in strife, with tensions with the Boers at a all time high along with the African National Congress demanding equal rights for the Black majority.