What the French said of course. I have had a minor set back, and one that has no doubt aided the English cause greatly. But I am not yet out of the fight.
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What the French said of course. I have had a minor set back, and one that has no doubt aided the English cause greatly. But I am not yet out of the fight.
Micheal D'Anjou
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My revenge has only just begun
Lord Canning
"Some people say MTW is a matter of life or death - but you have to realise it is more important than that"
With apologies to Bill Shankly
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Originally Posted by King Kurt
We see about that!
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The Pendulum Swings Back
September and October
After the victory in the Battle of Leon the French army is reinforced by new regiments from France. The isolated Northern Spanish cities capitulate. The French army continues its advance and marches towards Madrid. Here is comes to a battle with the Spaniards. The French defeat the Spaniards and march into Madrid. The rest of the Spanish force moves southwards to Cadiz. During the battle of Madrid, the French soldiers wear new uniforms, or better said new ones with old colours – the Blue-Red-White of the Napoleonic Era. It is unlikely, that King Charles chose these because of memorial of the revolution or sympathy for the great emperor. More likely is that he wants to recall the times, when the Grand Armee used to force her will upon the other nations of Europe.
While the French army rests at Madrid to reinforce and recon the roads to Cadiz and Gibraltar, the French troops deployed near Valencia assault this town and secure the harbour. Only a couple of days later, the Spanish ship-of-the-line “CONSTITUTION”, formerly named as Royal ship “Empress Isabella” appears with two frigates at the port and bombards the French positions.
In the meantime, the British Med Fleet rests at Gibraltar, to repair the ships, resupply and wait for orders from London. From Dutch merchants, the Admiral in command learns that there is another convoy of Ottoman ships between Malta and the Spanish coast. Immediately he gives the order to set sail and to intercept the Ottoman fleet.
However, a few hours after he left the port, a messenger from the British Admiralty reaches his ship and brings him new order, which makes him change his plans and course. He commands his ships northwards; only one battleship and four frigates are sent towards Malta.
The frigates miss the Ottoman convoy and while the small English formation sails to Malta and the English main force passes the coasts of Corse, the Ottoman ships reach unmolested Valencia. Here, they meet the Spanish formation. Although the Turkish escort includes almost three dozens of smaller ships, the Spaniards would have been able to tear the convoy to pieces – if they had not shot almost all of their balls bombarding the French. After two hours of butchers, with a heavy heart, the Spanish admiral has to give the command to break up the battle and to return to Cadiz.
One third of the Ottoman soldiers drown with their ships. The rest of the Ottoman landing forces are now able to disembark and to join the French forces.
The French King Charles is still with his army at Madrid when he gets news from home. Target of the British main force was Marseille. On the way, the Royal Navy ships caught a convoy for Malta by surprise and sunk the transports together with their escort ships. When the Admiral was asked what to do with the shipwrecked French grenadiers, he said: “They want to get to Malta, well, let them swim!”
When the British fleet reaches Marseille, she finds the port and the town undefended. Most of the coastal battery were dismantled and sent to Spain. For the English it is a child’s play to penetrate the harbour, to capture the anchoring ships and to land. The small French garrison is overpowered. Soon the whole town is under control of the intruders. The British commander gives orders to attack the forts north of Marseille. The garrisons already left their positions and so the British occupy the fortresses.
Four days the English destroy everything that could be used in a military sense and also as much of the infrastructure as possible. No French soldier hinders them, but at night there is shooting with citizens.
After about a week, the British leave Marseille again and set sail for Toulon. Ahead sail seven captured French vessels. These pass the gate to Toulon port, when the crews set fire and the ships drift to the anchoring French ships. A frigate and several small ships catch fire. The French are still fire fighting, when the British main forces appear. The British sink every ship in the port and destroy docks and magazines.
At Malta, the British ships begin to cut off the island. An Ottoman supply convoy is cornered. Although most of the Ottoman ships escape, they fail to supply the garrison of Malta. Two of the Turkish ships are driven to the coast of Sicily, where they exchange balls with a Sicilian patrol.
After this, the Ottomans stop their activities in the sea that is now controlled by the Royal Navy. The Sultan orders the rest of his navy to the port of Athens.
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My revenge continues to plan.
Lord Canning
"Some people say MTW is a matter of life or death - but you have to realise it is more important than that"
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OOC
Lord Canning, the inventor of soundbite diplomacy.
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What else do you expect from the home of the BBCOOC
Lord Canning, the inventor of soundbite diplomacy.
"Some people say MTW is a matter of life or death - but you have to realise it is more important than that"
With apologies to Bill Shankly
My first balloon
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I would like to play, but, is there any availbe spaces?
A good genarel does not ask who commands an army, but where they are. He will enage all who attack him.
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Piedmont is open. If you don't like them, you can ask to play as Sweden or Spain.
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I'll go with Piedmont, now i just need info
A good genarel does not ask who commands an army, but where they are. He will enage all who attack him.
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Well, you still have to be appointed a country by Franconicus ( and it's unsure you'll be getting Piemont).
And about info: You can ask Franconicus for info but a lot comes from your own research to.
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Thanx for your interest. I do not want to increase the number of players, though!
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ok fine engouh.
A good genarel does not ask who commands an army, but where they are. He will enage all who attack him.
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I am glad to inform the European nations that the negotiations for cease fire in the Mediterranean are unfolding well and I have high hopes the first cease-fires will be soon announced.
Prince von Metternich
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France is pleased to annouce an ceasefire with England.
Charles X, King of France.
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I am writing the next chapter, which will end the warmode!
Please stop sending new orders!!
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Gah, sorry.
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OOC: I'm sorry franc. I didn't read your post before I PMed you. I guess everything in the PM will happen after the new update then.
IC (again sorry but this was planned some time before and possibly can't wait):
I, Muhamed Ali Pasha, hereby proclaim the proud nation of Egypt independant. No longer will the fate of the brave Egyptians be bound to the whims of the Ottoman Sultan.
To the Ottoman Sultan:
Egypt under my rule has always been independant in all but name. The recent conflict illustrated all to well how your decisions still affected an unwilling Egypt. I will have nothing more of that. If you won't listen to your wãlis, than you should command them either.
This, however, will not change the diplomatic relations towards you, I hope it won't change yours.
To the other nations in Europe, Africa and Asia:
You've known me a long time. I've always been accepted as the rightful ruler of Egypt and a trustworthy head of state. I'm still that man, I'm still trustworthy. And I hereby declare that all agreements declaredbeforethe Independance of Egypt are still in effect and will be respected.
Muhamed Ali Pasha
Sultan of Egypt
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(Don't worry about it, I have been expecting it ever since you became Wali of Egypt
, its my own fault really. I have been playing a stubborn pig head all game, now I need to live with it
I can not say this news come as a surprise to me as well. And as long as your territorial interests do not go beyond your own sovereign land I have no real objections.
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Sultan of Egypt,
I am very pleased at your newly declared independance and welcome you to the community of nations. We hope we may resume pleasent trading as beforehand.
King William,
King of the Netherlands, Belgium and East Indies, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Limburg,
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Announcement from Lord Canning
"First I welcome that our nation is once again at peace with France. I also acknowledge the useful contribution of Prince Metternich in reaching this agreement.
Secondly may I be the first European power to formally recognise the new government of Egypt. We have already formed a strong relationship and I state this to the world - any military attempt to interfere with the affairs of Egypt will have the forces of Great Britian, in particular her Majesty's Navy, to answer to. We will tolerate no foreign interference with Egypt's affairs.
God save the King!"
"Some people say MTW is a matter of life or death - but you have to realise it is more important than that"
With apologies to Bill Shankly
My first balloon
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Announcement from Austria
The Habsburg Empire congratulates Egypt on its new status and its diplomatic success.
The Austrian Empire is amongst the guardians of the order in Europe and follows the decisions of the Concert as agreed ten years ago. Vienna is more tolerant towards some changes in the Middle East but the stability of this neighbouring region shall be protected. Therefore, Austria is to continue its active relationship with both Egypt and the Ottoman Empire with the intention to smooth any future misunderstanding between the two parties.
I use this occasion to appeal to the Ottoman Empire for making a cease-fire with Great Britain. The chaos in the Eastern Mediterranean shall be ended swiftly. I offer my good services in the process.
Prince Klemens von Metternich, Chancellor of Austria
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As much as I appreciate the British intention of keeping my people safe from any foreign conqueror, I must stress the point that I have no stronger relationship with the Brits than I have with any other nation that ackowledges me as the rightful ruler of Egypt. That being said, nothing prevents the Brits to defend their economic and diplomatic interests in my country.
To make it absolutly clear, I have absolutly no intention of becoming part of some nations' sphere of influence. Be it British, French, Austrian, Russian or Ottoman.
Egypt aims to stay neutral in what seems to be petty squabbles for a few crumbles of someone elses influence and power.
Muhamed Ali
Sultan of Egypt
Regent of Crete
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November to May 1826
The French King returns home to organize the defence of the country against further British raids. The main coastal cities are hastily fortified and thousands of new recruits drafted.
The French army at Spain continues the campaign, attacking Toledo, Badajoux and Sevilla. The autumn rain period slows the advance. Additionally, the army begins to suffer from tight supply, as the supply road from France is getting long and the sea routes are cut off. The French soldiers reach Valencia and meet with the Ottoman army, which is badly undersupplied and undisciplined. When the French army reaches the Valencia, the Turks have already pillaged the whole province. The French have to share their food with the Turks, which are more burden than enforcement.
During the winter season both armies suffer from diseases and the combat strength is melting like snow. The Spaniards are passive. They improve their positions around Cadiz and wait for the English to come and help them like they did it in the old times. Only from the northeast, Spanish troops organize raids against the French supply and force the invaders into guerrilla warfare. The French commander has to send a complete corps to reinstall order, but as soon as these troops return to the main army, the raids begin once again.
The Royal Navy does not attack the French coast again, but the English ship control the sea and cut off any connection to Corsica and Malta as well as the French trade in the Mediterranean Sea.
Back in Paris, King Charles decides to start a mission against the coast of England to punish the English for the destruction of Marseille and Toulouse. In a night manoeuvre French ships land several hundred men, which do as much damage as possible and return to France before dawn.
After this mission, the Royal Navy increases the patrols in the Chanel and blocks the French ports like Bordeaux, Caen, Brest and Caen.
The English Med Fleet continues to block the islands of Malta. From time to time British ships bombard the French and Turkish positions, but there is no attack with ground forces. The garrison uses the time to improve her positions, but soon it begins to suffer from hunger.
The Royal Navy also launches a strike against Algiers. A strong forces consisting of several sol and supporting ships approaches the port of the North African city. After a short but intense bombardment British soldiers land. They find the town almost completely deserted from defenders. After a while, they catch some warriors and now they finally hear the story of Lieutenant Swan’s last stand: The British garrison had held the fort for several months against a huge number of Muslim rebels. Shrapnel and gun volleys had kept the attackers on distance. However, there was no sign of the awaited British relief force and ammo was running short. The commanding officer, Lieutenant Swan, decided to sally. Two weeks before Christmas, he and his men attacked the surprised besiegers. They shot their way through the ring of the Algerians and through the town. Many English fell in the streets and never stood up. Swan reached the open plain with a dozen comrades. He decided to turn to the sea, hoping to find a boat they could size and use to return home. Five miles from the next fishing harbour, however, the small force was cornered by several hundred Bedouin warriors. In the ruins of an ancient temple Swan ordered his men to prepare their last stand. The Bedouin waited three days and three nights, then they attacked. Swan and his men were killed after they had shot heir last bullets.
Beside the forces at Spain and Malta, the Ottomans were inactive. The navy of the Sultan did not even try supply the troops at Malta or Valencia. British frigates could patrol around Crete and between the Greek islands without meeting any Ottoman ship.
The Kingdom of the two Sicilies executes patrols between the Italian coast and Malta. In November, a strange ship is stopped. It has been on course into the Western Mediterranean Sea and sailing along the coast of Italy. Two Italian frigates stop the vessel and frisk it. The captain of the ship is Armenian and the crew consists of Russians, Egyptians and Persians sailors. While the Italians are questioning the sailors, they hear screaming from the stomach of the ship. When they assault the freight room, they find armed guards butchering dozens of chained prisoners. The Italians soon overwhelm the guards and free the prisoners. Soon they find out, that the freed ones are soldiers of the former British garrison of Malta, which had been sent to an Ottoman town and now shipped back westwards. The now imprisoned guards are obviously Ottoman soldiers.
The Italians keep the ship to themselves and send the English soldiers as well as their former guards and the members of the crew to the English.
News from America reaches London and none is good. The British raiding force in the southern states has been worn down completely. Surrounded by superior American forces and cut off from any supply or reinforcement, the British force tried to hide itself behind field fortifications. After strong bombardment the Americans finally overran the British positions.
In the north the Americans lay siege on the Canadian capitol. End of November, Canadian militia tries to break the siege ring from the east, but the Canadian soldiers die under the US volleys. In the beginning of December, a British convoy reaches the town and unloads food and ammo. Shortly after this, the Americans block the river and place batteries upstream of the city. End of December, the American troops try to assault the town, but the American commander has to stop the attack after huge casualties. The Americans do not try to attack again, but dig more trenches around the town. Winter is hard and many men die on both sides. Spring comes and the positions are still the same. New supply and fresh troops reach the American besiegers and the situation of the defenders becomes more and more desperate.
At Russia, it is still uncertain if the new monarch can put through. Currently he tries to bait troops with promises while his opponents try to gain supporters among the Russian aristocracy. The quarrel paralyses the Russian administration. In spring, news comes from the south as Persia gathers 35,000 men under Shah Fath Ali along the border to Russia. The provinces of Baku, Quba and Talysh change to the side of the Persians. The military governor of the Caucasus District, Alexei Jermolov, has to evacuate the city of Gence and tries to prepare the defence of Susa. Without reinforcements he will not be able to stop the Persian advance.
Latest news: With mediation from Austria, France and England sign a peace agreement. France will withdraw her troops from Malta, uninstall the military facilities at Toulouse and pay for a certain amount of money. Furthermore, France stops all trade with America.
This agreement leaves the Ottoman Empire alone in the fight against the British Empire. The Turkish garrison on Malta is cut off, the Ottoman fleet destroyed. There are speculations, that other nations may take the change and join the war against the Porte.
The Sultan lost not only France as an ally, the Egyptians declared themselves independent and do not show any interest in supporting the Sultan’s fight against England. So the Sultan looses the help from the last remaining fleet in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Internals:
England: Until the battle of Gibraltar, the English population was suffering from the war and was furious about the useless efforts in America. The victory of Gibraltar changed this and now the people are hoping to win against the Turks and the French. They are also sure that a victory in the Mediterranean Sea will increase trade and the stock rates grew again. However, people are still unhappy about the war in the west and think that their government should try to come to an agreement with the US before all British colonies in America are lost. They also think that all forces should use all forces to defeat the Turks. There are already bankers thinking about exploiting British colonies at Egypt, Levant and Istanbul. People are glad that war against France is over, though they think that it was unnecessary to leave Spain to the enemy. Many fear that this will lead to another campaign against ambitions. But still economy is suffering from the wars and the financial situation is critical. The colonies in the Middle East and Far East call for more financial and military support, as they struggle against natives, pirates and European competitors.
Netherlands: Although the conflict in the Med also hinders the Dutch traders, they found new opportunities as Ottoman and French merchants are gone completely. Colonies in the Far East are growing and making profit. The population is frightened by the aggressive policy of the French neighbour.
Prussia: Prussia’s economy is suffering from the consequences of the Ottoman actions against the Prussian mining company. This ruined many investors; unemployment increases. There is some unrest among the catholic population after the sentence of a bishop, especially in the Rhine province. Also it seems as if the Prussian King does not play a major role in the concert of Europe any longer.
Austria: The Danube monarchy is still doing fine. The economy is strong, although there are also problems with the trade in themed and with the Turks. Custom fees will be smaller and the Kingdom of the Two Sicily already declared that it will not pay the war tax or any share of the custom fees.
France: In the beginning, most of the population was supporting the Spanish campaign; however, since the war expanded on England and especially after the battle of Gibraltar and the destruction of the French Mediterranean coast, atmosphere turned around. Newspaper show drawings of the King wearing the dress of Napoleon like a child that is trying the much too large dress of its father. The new recruitments are very unpopular; many young men leave the country to escape forced recruitment. People are glad that war against England is over. However, the conditions are humiliating and the whole war against the U.K. was a foolish idea. The financial situation is extremely difficult.
Russia: Russia used to be in trouble, but the quarrel about the throne and the invasion of the Persians could bring the land into a disaster.
Ottoman Empire: The mighty fleet is gone, the Turkish ships cannot ship on the Med any longer. Most merchant ships were used as transports and are either sunk or stranded at the Spanish coast. Sea trade collapsed completely, even in the Black Sea. This will also affect the income, and the financial situation is already difficult. Many subjects think that the Sultan was a fool to challenge the mighty Royal Navy and some think that Allah may be pleased if the Sultan comes into paradise and is replaced by a better man. Local princes see their change to become a bit more independent.
Egypt: Although Egypt is not actively involved into war, it also suffers from the declining trade. On the other side, the defeat of the Ottoman fleet increases the influence of the Egyptians, as they have now the only significant navy in the eastern Med. Although Egypt is independent, it is surrounded by hostile countries and could be a good prey for any other country.
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Open Letter from Austria to Persia
Persia shall immediately cease any activities against the Russian Empire and to return to its legal borders. Otherwise, the Great Powers from the Concert of Europe will consider this as an agression with all the consequences.
Chancellor von Metternich
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From the French Court:
We will aid our Russian allies with all means if the Persians refuse to back down.
We are sadden by the massacre of the British Prisoners, we can not imagine where they were headed.
While we are pleased by the raid on the English soil, as it shows our troops's bravery, we are pleased with the ceasefire agreement.
Charles X,King of France.
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I wish to release an official statement that the Ottoman empire has accepted a ceasefire with the English.
Although, Lord canning should Know I will have a EXTREMELY difficult time scraping together 3.5 Talers.
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The Austrian government is pleased that the Ottomans and the British reached to an agreement. Peace in the Mediterranean is finally restored.
I assure the Ottoman Sultan that the money will be properly used for compensating Great Britain for the losses during the war. I thank Lord Canning and the Ottoman Sultan for their readiness to resolve the conflict and restore the peace!
Prince Klemens von Metternich, Chancellor of Austria
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Sorry guys - will be offline until early Jan - real life rears its head!!
Seasons greetings to all the heads of Europe and a special one for Franc - the master of all our destinies!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Some people say MTW is a matter of life or death - but you have to realise it is more important than that"
With apologies to Bill Shankly
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Well I guess I'm not able to do anykind of stuff, cause I don't have anything at this point.
Have no country, no support from people, no army of loyal troops, only some support from other major factions, however giving support with words, won't put me on the throne and will not improve current situation in Russia. So when you read news, about what is happening in Russia, thats not my credit.
Nicholas I the Exiled.
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