This is Alternate History for the MotF: 155 Contest --------------------------------------------------------World War One draws to a close and borders must be redrawn. One nation that sinks its teeth into the Versailles treaty is a surprising one: Luxembourg. Demanding the Islands of New Bismarck and New Hannover from Germany; as well as the mandatory creation of an international water way through the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. The world was in shock and awe when one of the last duchies on earth gained lands in the Pacific which nearly quadrupled the size of the country. Duchesspaid a sum of 1.5 million francs to the newly established governor of Luxembourgish New Guinea (Auguste Lavagne) in order to establish infrastructure and attract immigrants to the newly acquired territory. New Bismarck was renamed Marie-Adélaïde Land, and New Hannover to the Island of Liberty. Many German, and Hungarian refugees were permitted to settle the islands; however their children would be forced into boarding schools where they were only permitted to speak French.All naval transport to Luxembourgish New Guinea from 1919-1930 would be paid for by the German government as compensation for occupation during WWI.