Chapter 704: Chapter 529: Large-scale Development in the Mure River Basin

Approximately three years have passed since the end of World War I, but the underlying consequences it brought upon the world have yet to fully dissipate.

The most troubling issue for countries in Europe has been the reintegration of their former soldiers. For instance, the British and French, who had conscripted millions of men for the war, found these veterans unemployed and without any pensions the moment peace was declared.

This substantially increased the unemployment rates in England and France, and posed potential threats to their political and social stability.

Even though these figures may seem relatively small, the vast number of veterans across various nations, reaching the hundreds of thousands or even millions, could easily lead to serious protests and crises if overlooked.

This is one area where Australasia has the upper hand. A majority of its soldiers are indigenous, requiring only a small severance grant after decommissioning.