Wait when did that happen? I sure did not say to send the Greeks into slavery......
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Wait when did that happen? I sure did not say to send the Greeks into slavery......
I will be absent this weekend and probably the next one (only the weekends). This can slow me down a bit. Yet, I hope I will get some answers until I go back. ~;)
So orders are due tomorrow?
Franc, I haven't got a reply yet on my PM I send you.
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Originally Posted by Peasant Phill
The same here, in Austria. This probably means I will be ready on Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday with the orders.
I've sent in my last orders. Farewell, all. It's been a pleasure! :egypt::book::beam:
OOC: Made in collaboration with Warman. He has not created any alternative account in the Org. for the purpose.Quote:
Declaration From The Kaiser:
We, Kaiser Franz, condemn the assassination of our dear friend, the King of Sardinia and the villains who tried to kill us also. We will make sure any other criminals will get captured and punished.
We would like to see peace restored in the east. The fighting not so long ago with the Polish against our Russian allies and now the Greeks against our Ottoman friends, is troublesome. While the questionable means that our Ottoman friends used to put down the rebellion still trouble us, but we understand fully that rebellion is not acceptable, in Russian territory from the Polish Rebels, or anywhere for that matter.
The Kaiser, ourselves, are watching the issue on Hannover and still watching the Ottoman issues along with the other problems in Europe. We hope we can come to a better conclusion regarding the Hannover issue and we believe the Ottoman Sultan can give security to his subjects. While we may have a lot of problems, we think we can settle them.
Kaiser Franz I
I have received orders from France, Egypt and Ottoman;
still waiting for England, Prussia, Austria and Russia!
Hmmm....sounds interesting... Can I sign up as the Netherlands?
Ftanc - I thought I sent some time ago?Quote:
Originally Posted by Franconicus
Warluster is playing as them. But Piedmont and France are available...Quote:
Originally Posted by FearofNC
Prussia and Austra are still missing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russia, is that all? (the bigger the countires ... :inquisitive:)
France is taken ffrom the next turn on!
Long live France........ :)
My orders were a bit crazy and rambling, sorry about that Franconicus.... Still trying to get used to this.
I'll have my orders in before Sunday hopefully. Still negotiating with Austria..
I wish it was night or the (orders from the ) Prussians were coming! :furious3:
I'll have them in by the end of the day. Was still waiting for Austria to send me something, but I guess that's not going to happen.
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Originally Posted by Franconicus
The French are here! I believe the Austrians have arrived also! :laugh4:
Any info on the chapter.......
Speech of President John Quincy Adams to the American Nation:
Dear fellow Americans!
I speak to you, because our nation is in big danger and once again this threat comes from the King of England, a bloodthirsty tyrant, who is sending his overwhelming forces to break our persuade for freedom. Lately, 'His Majesty' liked to offer us peace, if we accept his terms and become his subjects again.
In the name of all brave Americans, I rejected this offer. We may fall in this war, but we will never bow our knees.
We fight all along our coasts against the undefeated Royal Navy, we fight at our borders against the English mercenaries, we fight on our fields, we fight in our streets, we protect our farms and our family. Yes, we are fighting for our lives, our freedom, our families - our country.
And yet I have to tell you that this is not all we are fighting for. We, the free American citizens, are the last hope for all freedom loving men and women all over the world, for our brothers at Morocco, at Ireland and everywhere else, were freedom is suppressed by tyranny, all those are looking at America and pray to their God that he may send us victory, so we can free them from slavery. Therefore, my fellow Americans, even if we would like to, we have no other choice but to take our guns - again - and to chase the English invaders from our country - again!
:unitedstates:
I hope I will see an update soon. :beam:
Yet maybe due to RL issues I can be less regular in the Org. (2-4 times a week) but I hope this won't seriously hamper my IH activity. Be free to PM. ~:)
I'll be away for the weekend, so I won't be able to reply from friday to sunday.
I am going to be away for three weeks (Travelling through Europe visitting battlefields) so I will not be able to put in my orders.
Any update......All orders in..... ;P?
Hopefully I'll have the next chapter on Sunday!
Chapter 9 – June 1823 to May 1824
England
War goes on at America and no side gains upper hand. The English rely on their navy, which blocks the American coast and cuts off the oversea trade the U.S.. The Americans have little left to fight it; the remaining big ships are trapped inside fortified harbors. Yet, small but fast vessels under brave commanders keep on trying braking through the British lines, shipping goods from and to the Mexican ports. President Adams signs an agreement with the Mexican government, which strongly limits the claims of the U.S. in Northern America. In return, the Mexicans offer full economic cooperation. So, the Mexican province of Texas becomes the central axis for trade and the ports are filled with ships from Europe. Furthermore, damaged American ships find shelter in Mexican ports.
The U.S. Navy can do nothing to protect this trade and little to strike back. The raids against the Caribbean Sea come to an end. However, in October 1823, a convoy of American frigates and fast traders unloads its fright at Spanish ports. Before they return, they cruise east of Gibraltar, chasing and sinking English ships on their way from the Mediterranean or Indian Sea back home. The British transfer warships from Malta to Gibraltar, from where they begin to chase away the Americans.
On the continent, the strength of the U.S. army is growing constantly, in numbers and skills. In the beginning of the war, President Adams had difficulties to draft new soldiers, as many of citizens from the northern states did not see any reason to fight their Canadian neighbors. As a result of the occupation of Boston and the blockade of the American coast, many Americans begin to change their point of view an volunteer brigades are formed all over the States.
Boston, still suffering from the occupation by regular British troops, is encircled by superior American forces. End of October, the Americans start to bombard the British lines, while the British return the fire with land based batteries and ship artillery. Although the British defenses are strong, the commander of the garrison is worried to see the growing strength of the besiegers. Another cause of trouble is the supply, which is strongly depending on the weather and the transport capacity of the ships, running from Canada to Boston and back. A big share of the supply has to be shipped from the UK
It is quiet along the long frontier between the Republican south and Royal north, at least until November, when a company of Vermont Volunteers under Captain J. Cooper entered British territory. They march hundreds of miles through the wilderness, unseen and unnoticed by British patrols. They finally reach their target, Montreal. Again, they manage to pass the guards unseen and enter the town after midnight. Soon, several depots start to burn and there are loud explosions at the harbor. English soldiers as well as Canadian militias get alert and patrol through the streets of the town. However, in the darkness of the night, lighted only by the shine of the spreading fire, the English cannot recognize enemy and friend and there is shooting all over the town, even after all Americans left the town.
The English suffer 38 killed and 78 wounded soldiers. Montreal, the Canadian headquarter of the British Empire, is badly damaged and the destroyed goods are missing during the next months.
On the way back, Cooper and his men are hunted by Canadian militias and English soldiers. They have to fight all the way home and in the end, Cooper arrives with only 43 men, while he started the mission with 148.
At December, an extraordinary big number of ships arrive at Boston. The Americans fear fighting will soon get tougher. Actually, the British begin with strong bombardment, which continues for several days, accompanied with local infantry assaults. The U.S. staff sees this as a sign, that the British will soon try to break out and the American batteries begin to pepper the town. Soon, there are several fires.
At December 18th, the British artillery bombardment stops. Wide areas of the city are burning now, especially the facilities of the harbor. On December 21st, three U.S. line regiments assault the British positions north of Boston, only to find them deserted. They penetrate Boston and report that the British left the burning town.
These victories encourage the Americans to start another invasion of Canada, this time with a force of 4,500 soldiers under the General Butcher. Starting point is Lake Champlain. Soon he hits the first English post, which he overruns. However, part of the garrison escapes. Butcher marches slowly through the wilderness, which he and his inexperienced men find hard to pass. A snow storm hits them hard, they lose almost their complete equipment. January 10th, they meet Canadian militia. The Canadian commander, Captain McKenna, has prepared a nice ambush. The Americans are exhausted and their marching columns are stretched, and they begin to panic as Canadians open fire out of the wood. Butcher himself dies when he falls from his horse. About 200 Americans die from the bullets, another 600 are picked up by the Canadians and taken prisoners. The remaining patriots try to gather and make their way home again. End of February, 243 soldiers arrive at Lake Champlain, the rest Butchers invasion forces.
This campaign is a bad defeat and the Americans have to reorganize. Winfield Scott is nominated as Commander of the new Northern Army. He begins immediately to reorganize, train and equip his forces. On the other side, the English governor sends regular forces from the former Boston expedition corps to enforce the frontier to America.
During winter, the U.S. Navy builds a fleet of transport ships and cannon boats on the Lake Ontario and Lake Champlain. Already during April, it begins to patrol on the lakes to find out the strength and the deployment of the English. The first week of May, General Scott starts a new invasion.
On the Ontario, the Americans have three cannon boats powered by steam engines. Each of the steam boats pulls two other boats and so the Americans are able to pass the Lake quickly, even though there is almost no wind. The English boats from Oswego are not able to follow them. The U.S. forces reach the northeastern gate of the lake. They attack Kingston and sink several English boats. Then American infantry lands and occupies Kingston and Cape Vincent. During the following days, the U.S. Navy ships more men and material to the northeastern gate of the lake. The remaining English cannon boats attack these convoys and there is the battle of Oswego, where a convoy of 16 boats is attacked by 21 English vessels. The Americans try to escape northwards. Near Oswego, they meet another group of U.S. 21 ships, including the steam boats USS President, USS Liberty and USS Constitution. The English commander decides to fight this new enemy first and orders his ships to welcome the Americans with a ‘Crossing-T’. The Americans stay on course, only the steam boats leave the line and turn to the left. While the English concentrate their fire on the approaching main line, the steam boats cross the tip of the English formation, concentrating the fire to the leading ship. Soon, three of the American ships are unable to continue the fighting and the ship of the English commander sinks. Then the formations break apart and the ships begin to fight one by one. The English sailors are better trained and able to send volley more frequently, but the American ships carry more guns and shoot more pounds per round. For a moment, the battle is undecided, but then the convoy returns, attacks the left side of the English and decides the battles. The English ships keep on fighting until 16 of their boats turn into wrecks. The rest tries to break out, chosen by the three steam boats. This race ends as the steam vessel on one of the boats explodes and another stops with engine failure. The remaining boat stops two and the English escape.
The American victory secures their control on the lake and the supply keeps on running. General Scott keeps on building his forces at the northern shore and the British governor prepares the defense of Montreal. He also receives the news that another invasion force left Lake Champlain and is marching northwards.
The Admiralty of the Royal Navy does the best to support the fighting against the U.S.. The blockade of the American harbors, the shipping of supply and men and the hunting of American raiders near Gibraltar really stretches the RN. New ships are ordered and urgently needed to replace the casualties from the fighting against the U.S. and the sea. The new ships have some modifications compared to the old ones which hopefully will increase the combat strength.
The British forces on the other oceans have been reduced to a minimum. British traders suffer from permanent pirate raids. The Mediterranean Sea is rather quiet now that the English ended their support for the Greek patriots. The calm ends on December 14th, when the British posts spot a squadron of ships-of-the-line, which approaches the port of Algiers. The British suppose that this has to be a squad of the Royal Navy. Yet, they realize that they wrong when the ships turn, show their broadsides and send volleys to the harbor fortifications. On their tops they carry the Ottoman flag. Behind the big pot an armada of small warships appears and attacks the few English ships that anchor in the harbor. The British cannons are quickly silenced. After three hours, the Ottoman ships turn and leave the harbor.
The commander of Malta send three frigates to follow the aggressors, but these ships are much too weak to risk a combat and so they just shadow the Ottomans on their way to Crete.
While war goes on and does not seem to bring Britain closer to victory, the English economy is running deeper into trouble. Imports from Egypt replace the American cotton, but the prices are high and many manufacturers give up their business. British ship yards and factories for military equipment make good business, but the government has to increase taxes to pay for the war.
A new, seven mile long railroad runs with a steam engine and transports goods and passengers.
Engine factories suffer, as they lost the American market. On the continent, the demand for new steam engine is still unbroken, but the English compete with cheap copies from Prussian or Dutch companies
The trade companies suffer from the war and the raids on the trade routes in the east. Trade with China is declining, as the Chinese government stops the trade with
Opium. The trade with spices is controlled by the Dutch and Dutch-Prussian trade companies, now. One reason is that the most important customer for English tea used to be America, which cannot be delivered any more. In June, the East India Company is broke. Thousands lose their money. The government has to intervene to keep control and order in the British oversea possessions.
The English proposal of a conference at Malta fails, which not only shows that the concept of coordinating the efforts of the Big Five does not work at all, it also shows that the English policy in the Mediterranean Sea is widely isolated.
Austria is trying to build up a trade network from the Danube to the coasts of Africa. While Vienna is already controlling the trade of Italy and has good trade lines to France and Southern Germany she is going to work closer with the Ottoman Empire. For this purpose, Metternich sends an agent to Crete to investigate the actions of the Ottoman army against the Greek patriots. Papers are told not to report about massacres anymore and a delegation of Egyptian officers visits the capitol of the Danube monarchy.
Economy is doing fine at Austria. Free of competitors from England and Prussia, industry and trade is growing. Austria begins to improve the roads across the Alps and fosters infrastructures at Italy.
The Austrian government passes a law to reorganize and modernize the Imperial Army. Core of this act is the formation of the Imperial Guard, formed by about 10,000 volunteers from the noble class. Furthermore, the total strength of the active forces and the reserve is increased significantly. New companies pop up, supported by low taxes and a good finance system. Stock rates are increasing and many citizens make their fortune with speculations.
The Austrian public is still angered about the Prussian occupation of Hannover. Several patriotic clubs are found and demand a sharp response against Berlin. Some of these are even collecting money for a war against Prussia.
Prussian economy is growing too due to the trade with England, the Netherlands and the Ottoman Empire. Stock market reaches new tops. Berlin continues to improve the infrastructure of Hannover in order to integrate this province into the realm.
The Prussian King is quite popular. Most of the people support the hard line against Prussia and a new political club is found which supports the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership. Prussia also decides to increase her forces significantly and proposes a conference of the German states – without Austria.
At spring, things begin to escalate. Rumors spread that Austria concentrates forces at southern Bohemia while Prussia does the same at the border to Saxony. Warned by this news the King of Saxony mobilizes the military reserves of his country and alerts his army. Everyone expects the outbreak of war within the next couple of weeks.
The Egyptian economy is still running high due the cotton exports to Europe. The government sends diplomats to tie the western tribes closer to Cairo and proposes a free trade zone across Northern Africa. Although some of the chiefs accept this offer – and the gifts – the Egyptian wish to integrate the warriors of the tribes into the Egyptian army causes some unrest.
Egypt continues to support the military mission to appease Crete. The son of Mohammad declares himself as ‘Wali of Crete’. He nominates some loyal Greeks as officers of the administration and promises clemency to all Greeks, willing to lay down their guns. Yet, only the coastline is under control of the Egyptians and the fighting in the mountains goes on.
The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire tries to solve the tension with France and England. While he signs a treaty with Paris which cancels the French depth, he is trying to raise the pressure on London by bombarding Algiers.
At the Greek mainland, the Ottomans have gained control and life begins to run the usual way again.
France:
The French King finally solves the troubles with the Ottoman Empire. This gives the French merchants completely new opportunities on the Mediterranean market.
French economy is slowly recovering from the Great Wars and the King seems to think that it is time to show the tricolor on the international diplomacy, again. He supports the claims of the Spanish Kings, threatens the Spanish republicans and begins to hire new recruits from all over Europe.
Netherlands:
The Dutch economy is flying high and the courses at the stock of Amsterdam break records. Naval expeditions return from their missions and bring detailed information of the coasts of Africa and Asia. Dutch traders dominate Middle and Far East trade as well as the Mediterranean market. At home, industrialization is going on and fabricated goods from the southern part of the Netherlands are sold all over the continent. Especially the business with Prussia is running good, not only due to the joined trade company. Another joined enterprise is a steam boat company, which wants to transport mail and passengers on the river Rhine from Amsterdam to Cologne.
At Savoy, the new King is passing new laws to suppress any critical voice. On the other side, he is supporting the idea of a united Italian nation under the leadership of Savoy.
All over Europe population is continuing to grow. This causes problems at some places, as despite the booming economy the number of poor is growing drastically. Food prices is going up again, as almost all available land is in use now and there is an increasing lack of fertilizer.
The war in America stops the emigration into the new world. This increases the pressure on the European governments to solve their social problems.
Good chapter Franc
Perhaps the English will now understand just how strenuous their position in the Mediterranean is. I am going to be perfectly blunt, Get out of Algiers now, and we can both avoid an unprofitable feud.
Ottoman trade could perhaps help the English economy. But..... Well, if you choose another option that is fine with me.
Somebody is playing with the fire, I see. It is strange how much Prussia resembles Napoleon now.
Austria is also ready to defend any country from expansionist intentions of Prussia, if needed.
Metternich
I was acting in a defensive manner only, considering Austria's movements towards my borders. I have no desire to fight with Austria. Austria has expanded much more that Prussia has.
Somehow Prussia is not very convincing in its intentions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ichigo
The King of France wishes that the Spanish rebels back down...... I also wish that the Prussians watch their intentions.... No one likes war.....
FYI FearofNC is no longer an active account.
CBR
Rogue Lybian tribal chiefs have spread rumors as would Egypt be seeking independence from the Ottoman Empire, this in order to avoid the renewal of their oaths to the Ottoman Sultan. This led the Ottoman Sultan to demand I, too, renewed my oath to him in public. I know no place more public than this.
Ambition, my biggest flaw. This led to my appointment as a general of one of the Ottoman armies.
Cunning to act on that ambition, the Sultan's greatest tool. This led to the annexation of Egypt to the Ottoman Empire.
Unwavering loyalty, my best trait and the peace of mind for my Lord.
My ambition urged me towards the west, my cunning resulted in the acquisition of big parts of Libya BUT my loyalty towards the Ottoman Sultan caused me to not even consider using this against him.
But my Sultan demands it. So it shall be
I, Mohammed Ali Pasha, Wãli of Egypt as granted by Selim III and reinforced by the current Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II renew my oath of loyalty and obedience to Mahmud II Sultan of the great Ottoman Empire.
And I hereby revoke my rights to the Lybian tribes. They should only bow to Allah and Sultan Mahmud II of the Ottoman Empire.
Let this fall to the knees be a rarity. Insecurity doesn't make a good Sultan.
Mohamed Ali Pasha
Wãli of Egypt
Sigh!Quote:
Originally Posted by CBR
What has he done?
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Originally Posted by Franconicus
:furious3::furious3:
It never ends with my brother :laugh4: :wall:.
I'll return as France then to replace this void then for the time being. :yes:
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Originally Posted by King Jan III Sobieski
He's your brother? You mean in a biological way?:inquisitive:
I may be simple thinking, but as far as I see, being banned means being banned! :no:
I hope this punishment will only be temporarily and he will return soon;
I think he just started to become familiar with the options he has in this game.:wall:
I would be very glad, if King Jan could play France, at least until his sentence is over! :skull::whip:
He is Fran :laugh::dizzy2:.
I can play as France starting today. Just PM my any info I might need.
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Originally Posted by Peasant Phill
Tempered Ambition my vassal. Ambition tempered in the fires of Loyalty, that is what I ask of you.
Insecurity may not make a good ruler, and yet neither does blind trust.
You have earned my trust, but do not expect me to not react when words reach my ears.
From the French Court
Charles X, King of France,, condemns the Spanish rebels for further disrespect to the Spanish Monarchy. We demand you restore the Spanish royal family or France will take other actions to ensure that it happens.
I also am a shame of the war with the Americans and the English. I propose that France meditates between the two nations.
We are also displease with the near war between Austria and Prussia. Perhaps an conference can be held in Paris to help talk about the Hannover issue?
Charles X, King of France.
FACTS AND NUMBERS
AUSTRIA: debt 96 mio, army 177,000, income next year: 16 mio
PRUSSIA: 153mio - 150,000 - 15 mio
RUSSIA: 195.5 mio - 215,000 - 13 mio
OTTO: 81 mio - 200,000 - 11 mio
ENGLAND: 179 mio - 45,000 - 12 mio
FRANCE: 187 mio - 33,000 - 9 mio
DUTCH: 21.5 mio - 20,000 - 11 mio
EGYPT: 38 mio - 50,000 - 5 mio
Tell me if something is wrong or missing!
I, Ibrahim Pasha, newly appointed Wãli of Crete hereby give my oath of fealty to Mahmud II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. I'll also pay a tribute befitting my new position at the first possible opportunity. As conflict still ravage this smal island, this tribute will have to wait until more quieter times.
A statement from the English court
We call upon the central powers of Europe to step back from war. The expansionist policies of Austria will only result in a catistrophic war across all of Europe - something none of us wants.
To make England's position crystal clear - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our Northern European allies Prussia and the Netherlands - any attack or aggression against them on land or sea we view as an attack on us and will constitute an unprovoked act of war against England. Our forces are currently striving to bring an end to slavery and stopping the hotbed of revolution that is the USA spreading their cancerious rebellion to the soverign states of all Europe, but we will not hesitate to support our Allies if they are attacked.
As to the Americans I say this - we have made a more than fair peace offer to you and you choose to ignore it. That offer still stands but if you choose to continue your resistance then your lands will burn from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian borders. Your economy will be in tatters, your forces are powerless to stop our forces striking whereever they wish. This is the last chance for you and your government - are their no wise heads there to realise the dire situation you are in. To the enslaved peoples of the USA your day of freedom is at hand - soon our forces will liberate you and you will be able to repay the persecution of the last 200 years - take up arms against your oppressors now.
As for the infedel Turks - perhaps the Sultan should keep to the affairs of the harem as opposed to affairs of state. Your attack on Morroco will not be forgotten and the reach of our fleet is long. Other so called Christian rulers of Europe see fit to deal with the slaughters of good Christian folk, but we will not tolerate such actions. Our Christian brothers in Greece and Crete need our help - will the Christian rulers of Europe heed their call??
Lord Canning
I thought the downfall of Lord Liverpool gave lessons to the British politicians. Unfortuantely, I am disappointed to see that the new Lord Canning continues with the offensive course of his predecessor. Instead of healing the wounds of the Hannover deal, he continues to point at Austria as an agressor and wages wars on almost all the possible frontiers ignoring the viable interests of Great Britain. Perhaps it is the time, Lord Canning, to reconsider your policy. The Hanover deal handled unlawfully an entire Kingdom to Prussia, disregarding the rights of the true heir of the Kingdom, and was done without any agreement from the German Confederation and our allies from Russia and France who are directly affected by the illegal growth of Prussia.Quote:
Originally Posted by King Kurt
As far as the Eastern question is concerned, your opinion is a very weird one. You smashed the rebellions in La Roshelle and Ireland with extreme cruelty but now, during the crisis in the Ottoman Empire you diligently defend the rebels. Is it because you are attempting to destabilise Eastern Europe with rebellions like the Greek one? In a previous conversation between my Kaiser and Tzar Alexander the First of Russia it has been confirmed that neither Austria, nor Russia will support the Greek rebels. Therefore, the Ottoman Empire can safely restore the peace in its provinces avoiding extreme cruelty and continuing the viable reforms.
Chancellor von Metternich
My Dear Metternich
How can you compare the brave Christian freedom fighters of Greece who struggle against the very enemy who a few scant years ago threatened your very capital with the revolutionary rabble who our forces dealt with in La Rochelle and Ireland?
And if yout anti- rebellion zeal is so strong, why do you not stand shoulder to shoulder with my forces against the motherland of all rebellion - the USA?
Our forces may appear aggressive, but they have a job to do and we will not flinch from our Christian duty of crushing rebellion, abolishing slavery and defending fellow Christians.
Lord Canning
And so the foolish Englishman speaks.
HAH! to say your are in a better position than I is a mockery! You can not even afford to protect the land you stole from me!
Perhaps you should stay in the harem, for your luck in affairs of state could not be worse.
Pardon me, but if I may ask, when is the deadline? Thank ye!
From the French Court;
I am very disturbed by the actions of the English,Americans and the Austrians,among others. I wish to have no war around my lands and will defend France if we are invaded. Perhaps we can have an Congress of Paris to discuss the problems of Spain, Hannover and the US-GB war?
King Charles X of France
I'm in duty again, people- Russia shall speak soon on this matter, but rest assured that we must do homework at home first!
Le Monde, Paris:
MORE AND MORE AND MORE
Our King is forming a big army. Despite the fact that we are broke new regiments are build almost every month.
That is not new. The old regime did it, the revolutionists did it, the Emperor did it.
Yet, something is different - the King's new regiments draft mercenaries from all over Europe. We see Irish, Spanish, Swiss and Poles.
Now, why does the King rely on soldiers from abroad? The French soldiers were good enough for Napoleon, so why not for him.
The answer is plain to see. Unlike his presuccessors he is not looking to cool his ambitions by invading other countries, he does not need the soldiers to defend the republic. This time he needs the army against his own subjects - against us!
Deadline on Friday!!
I have computer problems. I hope they'll be resolved before tomorrow.
From the French Court;
The rumors are false. The French King has no reason to fight his own citizens. He is simply having an simply influx of foreign troops to assist with native French troops who hold the majority in the French military, in guarding our southern borders. He is simply creating an small French Foreign Legion regiment.No reason to fear this.
King Charles X of France
My computer problems are ongoing. I hope I can fix them before friday but otherwise my orders will be late.
I'll get my orders in today.
My decisions arrive tomorrow. RL issues.
There are orders from:
Egypt
England
France
Ottoman Empire.
Still missimg:
Netherlands
Prussia
Russia
Franc I sent you my orders yesterday or the day before.
Orders are sent. I am sorry for the delay but I've been more busy than I expected. Now, I am in anticipation of the next Chapter. :beam: :smash:
So now only the Dutch and the Russians are missing!:furious3:
Although the Dutch and Russians are still missing, let's start.
Some of you decided to chose a more military way to solve their problems; therefore we are entering a phase of wars.
As I mentioned in the begining, this will be handled in a special way - the WARMODE!
June 15, 1825
Ottoman authorities arrest Prussian engineers and confiscate the equipment of the Prussian-Ottoman companies.
Ottoman policemen try to seize Prussian goods, which are transported on a Dutch sailor. However, the Dutch commander refuses to let them on board. He sets sails and leaves the Ottoman harbor.
The Ottoman fleet leaves the ports and patrols to find Prussian ships. They close the straight of Istanbul for Prussian ships.
More soon! :2thumbsup:
From the French Court:
We will await developments before making an formal comment
King Charles X of France
As can perhaps be guessed Prussian trade is no longer appreciated or acceptable in the Mediterranean. To that end we have closed Prussian trade to our land.
If the Prussians wish to blame someone for this tragedy, then I ask they look only to their ally England.
Prussia is disturbed at the arrest of the Prussian engineers sent to help the Ottomans, they should be released and allowed to return home since they have done nothing wrong.
They have done nothing wrong YET. Actions my nation plans on taking in the very near future would have put them in a very difficult situation, one we hope to make much simpler for them. They will be released, eventually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Csargo
We sincerely hope that hostilities beyond this do not break out with Prussia, however, we are covering all of our bases. As such Prussia will continue to be blockaded until a time comes where I no longer think it necessary. All of Prussia's mining operations in my land will be captured and put back under my direct administration.
After what I hope to be a short time of conflict, I assure the Prussians we can renegotiate the mines and the other problems we have put their people through.
As long as they remain unharmed and are treated well, the rest is not important to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cultured Drizzt fan
Austria will keep the border with the Ottoman Empire calm and will attempt to mediate in the conflict. Certain steps have already been made and I hope compromise is to be achieved. However, Vienna can not understand how some rebels can create such an embarrassment between the powers in Europe.
Chancellor von Metternich
Ok, sorry about hijacking, but this caught my eye. The french court comments to say it has nothing to say and it will comment later? That conveys a boredom beyond reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by King Jan III Sobieski
As does my commenting on that.... :beam::shame:
OOC: Perhaps the silence says a thousand words?
IC:
This is no time to anger heads of state as long as war can be adverted. I'm willing to harbour the arrested Prussian engineers in my country until this misunderstanding is solved. They'll be given everything they need or wish.
Muhamed Ali Pasha
Wãli of Egypt
June 17th,
Berlin: The price for shares of the Prussian Mining Company lost 90 %. Bankers speculate that the company is going to be insolvent, soon. This drove other rates into negative too.
About 30,000 protestors fill the streets of the Prussian capitol. They demand sharp protests against the Ottoman government.
Russia introduces high tariffs on goods from Prussia.
At London, the price for cotton goes up once again. Reasons for this are statements of the Ottoman government which caused speculations of new hostilities in this area.
The British Navy lands troops in the southern states of the U.S.. At the same time the Americans continue their campaign against Canada.
Newspapers report that the Turks gather their army and navy for a new massive military operation. Rumors tell that the target may be Crete.
On 20th June Kinjg Charles announces that "a hundred thousand Frenchmen are ready to march, invoking the name of Saint Louis, to safeguard the throne of Spain for a grandson of Henry IV of France". France's Chambres vote an extraordinary grant for the expedition. Châteaubriand and the ultra-royalists rejoice - the royal army is going to prove its bravery and devotion in the face of Spanish liberals, fighting for the glory of the Bourbon monarchy.
The new prime-minister, Joseph de Villèle, intends to oppose the war. The operation's cost was excessive, the army's organisation was defective and the troops' loyalty was uncertain.
As a consequence of the French deployment, Portugal closes the borders to Spain and declares that she is not going to support the Spanish Republic.
OOC: Did Louis XVIII die a chapter or two ago, Franc?
Yes! :shame:
Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis
June 18th - July 2nd
On the banks of the Bidassoa, 500 liberal French and Piedmontese men face off against the forward-positions of the French 3rd light infantry regiment. Brandishing a tricolour flag and singing La Marseillaise, they incite the soldiers not to cross the frontier. The king's infantrymen hesitate until Colonel Bugeaud rushes to them and orders them to open fire. Several of the demonstrators are killed and the others disperse. Many of them join Englishmen under Colonel Robert Wilson, Belgians under Janssens and other French or Italian volunteers to form a liberal legion and a squadron of "liberty lancers" to fight beside the Spanish constitutional forces. The following day, on 21 June, the 100,000 Sons of Saint Louis under General Guilleminot enter Spain without opposition from the constitutional government's forces.
Guileminot’s regiments force General Morillo to retreat. The French gain control of Navarre, the Asturias and Galicia, but lack siege equipment and are thus unable to blockade the towns of Santander and Burgos, where the liberals continue to offer resistance.
This gives the constitutional forces the chance to organize the defense. General Morillo commands Spanish troops and the international ‘liberal legion’ at Valladolid, General Ballesteros leads a corps at Zaragoza, while Rafael Riego prepares the defense of Madrid.
At Barcelona General Mina is setting up a troop of Spanish guerillas.
The main body of the Spanish army, however, still stands at Andalucía, since this is the site of Cadiz, transformed into the Constitutionalists' provisional capitol. It contains the Cortes and the imprisoned king.
The echo of the French papers is mixed. Although most are glad that France finally ends an era of indifference and that the troops are adding glory to the country once again, many recall the past campaigns at Spain.
The English press condemns the French invasion and blames France for breaking the treaty of Vienna. Although the government expresses its concerns about the development, the prime minister points at the fact that currently the British interests are focused in the new world and that the British government will do everything to gain victory against the Americans.
This seams to be reasonable, for the British seem to make progress with their invasion of the southern USA, but the American spring offensive seems to make good progress and causes a crisis among the defenders of Canada.
Prussian and Austrian papers welcome the invasion as they think it is necessary to end liberal unrest and guarantee peace in Europe. The opinion of the Prussians changes a bit, when France and Russia introduce high tariffs on Prussian goods. Newspapers blame Austria to organize a trade war against Prussia and call for a sharp response.
Stock rates at Berlin are again declining. Also the rates at London are under pressure again, but the news of cotton ships from India saves the day.
A speaker of the financier Rothschild announces that the company is going to transfer the centre of their enterprise from London to the continent. Although it is not decided yet where the new center will be, Austria is currently the preferred option.
This news causes more trouble at the London stock market.
At July 2nd at Algiers, a big crowd gathers and protests against the British occupation. The mob attacks the British guard, kills two soldiers and wounds five more. The British troops have to retreat to the fortress. About 3,000 Arabs try to assault the British positions, but some shrapnel keeps them at distance. During night, warriors from the desert tribes join the rebels. The situation for the defenders – 137 soldiers plus 38 sailors – is getting uncomfortable.
From the French Court:
The King is pleased with the results so far with our forces. We thank the foriegn newspapers for their support, however, we don't think our English friends should complain after their massarces at La Rochelle and Ireland.
King of France, Charles X
I hereby volunteer to negotiate between the British government and the Algerian protesters.
I'm sure, Lord Canning, you're not fooled that I would do this out of goodness or friendly sentiment towards you or your countrymen. Nontheless I'm offering you a way to save your doomed soldiers and sailors out of there hopeless situation. I'm confident I can garantee their safety if you agree quickly.
Agree and those men will see there wifes and children again. Ignore this and every Brit will know what there life is worth to there government.
Muhamed Ali Pasha
Wãli of Egypt
July 2nd – 15th A Thousand Moslem Ships
During night, an Ottoman armada consisting of hundreds of big and small ships accompanied by a powerful escort approaches the island of Malta. Several warships sheer and head for the harbor of Valletta. Here they block the entrance. The rest of the ships sail to the low northern coast.
At the first light of day, the warships begin to bombard Valetta, while the first Ottoman soldiers enter the northern area of the island.
Only few cannons from the fortress of Valletta reply the fire. Nevertheless, the landing of the infantry is chaotic. Soon the beach is overcrowded and units are spreads all over.
Two hours after the first landing, the commander of the Ottoman fleet Admiral Vermoelen, receives the message that the Royal Navy comes from the south. Immediately, he stops the bombardment of the Maltese coast and hurries to intercept the British ships. Along with him there are six ships-of-the-line and eight frigates. After half an hour he spots the mast tops of the British squadron, four ships-of-the-line and two frigates. The commanders of both sides order their ships to turn westwards and form a line. Twenty minutes later, the sol exchange volleys, but the distance is still too big for accuracy. Admiral Vermoelen orders his frigates to attack the last ship of the British line, while the British admiral sets every piece of cloth to be faster than his opponents. The backmost British sol concentrates her volleys on the approaching frigates and cripples two of them before they are close enough to respond. The British sol leaves the line of combat, fighting against six frigates.
The British commander realizes the threat and sends his two frigates, the HMS Unicorn and the HMS Tricomalee to assist the embattled ship. The remaining sols turn north and the leading British ship crosses the course of the first Ottoman ship, which turns north, too. Now the combat goes on at short distance. Here, three British ships of the line fight six Turkish sol and there, six Ottoman frigates fight against one sol and two frigates.
The British compensate the Turkish advantage in numbers with higher fire frequency. Both sides give and take and when the English finally break up, the Ottoman fleet is not chasing them.
The English loose two sol and one frigate, the other ships are severely damaged. One Turkish sol and three frigates are sunk or burned out, while two sol and two frigates are so badly damaged, that they are hardly able to keep on swimming.
During this combat, the Ottoman army keeps on landing. While most of the Ottoman escort is engaged southwards, another British groups approaches. Four frigates, led by the HMS Shannon appear from the east. They head straight to the place where the Turkish transports crowd and, firing on both sides, make their way through the Ottoman ships. The Turkish escorts, two sol and two dozen smaller ships unter the command of Admiral Koca Mehmed Hüsrev Pasa try in vain to stop the raid. The sol fire at the British intruders, only to cause more confusion and damage. Soon several transport ships are sinking or burning. The soldiers try to reach the shore while their ships escape. The ships of the Royal Navy make their way all through the crowded Ottoman armada, firing almost all of their ammunition, and then they turn westwards and disappear.
When the Turkish admiral returns, he finds the see covered with wrecks.
He decides to send the damaged ships along with an escort back to Crete. Now he has only four sol left to protect the invasion.
The Ottomans continue their landing. It takes seven days until the infantry is unloaded. In the meantime, a French convoy arrives, bringing French soldiers to increase the invasion force.
The Ottoman-French deployment happens without disturbance from the British garrison, which retreated into the fortress. Soon, most of the island is under control of the invaders. The Turkish soldiers find that the British made the sources of water unusable. Soon the invasion begins to suffer from thirst and hunger.
July 10th, the Ottoman sea patrols meet a frigate which sails under Spanish flag. The frigate, obviously on the way from Spain to the Eastern Med does not go round the patrol and when they are close enough, the Turks open fire and sink the frigate. The commander does not care about the sailors from the sunken ships, but his men claim that the castaways were crying for help in English.
July 12th, the Turkish artillery finally landed and is now ready for action. It begins to bombard the fortress and the Ottoman and French assault troops prepare for the final battle. After 20 hour of intensive bombardment the commander of the British garrison strikes the flag and 900 British soldiers surrender.
In the meantime the operations at northern Spain go on. While the besieged Santander and Burgos are still holding fort, the French forces are slowly advancing.
The same day, Lord Canning receives the news about the loss of Malta; he also gets a message from the American theatre of war. In the meantime, his expedition forces, which had landed at Mobile Bay, assaulted Mobile City and burned the town to the ground. Then they marched on in direction to Jackson. On their way, they take everything they can and burn the rest. They destroy farms and plantings and even instigate the slaves to fight against their masters.
The Americans were completely taken by surprise by the English invasion. Now they were trying to form local militias and to send regulars down the Mississippi.
After securing the Great Lakes and organizing the supply, General Winfield Scott renews his efforts to invade Canada with two armies targeting Montreal. The first army comes from Lake Ontario and marches at the banks of the river. On the way, it assaults several strongholds and defeats a Canadian militia. The second army, volunteers from Vermont, occupy Saint-Jean-sur Richelieu and lay siege on Saint-Hyacinthe, from where they threaten the connection between Montreal and Quebec City. The British commander decides to give up Montreal and concentrates his troops at Quebec.
From the French Court:
May the Lord be praise for our success. 2,000 brave French grenadiers marched into Malta victorious with their Ottoman allies against the British. I am pleased that they and the infamous General Oudinot was able to be victorious. I believe the British underestimated the will of the French people. Massacring our citizens will never be forgotten, just remember that, Lord Canning.
Charles X, King of France.
Malta has fallen. And 900 British soldiers held prisoner. Lord Canning should not underestimate the Ottomans, for we are quite capable of seizing the initiative. The Soldiers, shall be held captive until the war is over, treated fairly, I am not a uncivilized animal. But we do not plan on backing down. This is only the beginning.
This is a despicable act which breaches every treaty which European sons died to have signed. Only decades ago did we fight one of humankind's most vicious war, and two nations dare to bring war to Europe again on the basis of underestimating?
You are breaching the Vienna treaty. You are openly mocking the dead who lie in front of Saratoga, on the fields of Austerlitz and the hills of Waterloo. You, the French Empire which started that conflict as well, and the Turkish invader, are laughing in the face of Europe's nations.
If these two nations had a issue, they should have taken it up with Britain diplomaticlly.
Along with these acts, the Ottoman Empire fire upon a neutral Spanish ship. How could you hear the screams, their words, over the merciless fire of you firearms and cannons?!
We ask the two sides to sit down and renegotiate, consider the terms of the Vienna Treaty, or we invite you to draft a new one in Amsterdamn, be whatever the cost, because Europe can't afford another war, this is for your sake, as well.
King William,
King of the United Netherlands, King of the Belgians, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Limburg, King of the Dutch Empire
From the King of the two Sicilies:
I call the forces of our navy and army to pick up immediatelly their arms and get alert.
The trade with France and the Turks is forbitten from now on. Every captain that is going to ship supply to Malta will be sentenced to death.
From Rome:
We are shocked that once again disorder is spread by France. We are disgusted, that the French monarch is working hand in hand with the heathens to fight a Christian brother.
We call all other Christian nations to boykott France and the Ottoman EMpire, until the intruders retreat!
The Pope.
From the Kimgdoms of Sardinia, Piemont and Savoy:
All our forces are mobilized!
From the French Court:
We do not regret this. We did not cause this war, the British did. Besides, When my people were massacred at La Rochelle, was the outcry there? Where was it? I heard none of the English citizens, or maybe an little bit. I heard none from the Dutch, or the Swedes or the Italians. The only outcry I heard somewhat is from Austria, our allies.
And in Spain, where is everyone? I don't see England helping us, yet they can kill innocent US and Irish citizens like it was nothing. Where is the Dutch, the Austrians or the Russians, no offense to my allies, but where are they? No where to be found.
We will put terms on the table soon.
We are warning Sardinia and the Italians to stay out of it. Do not intervene, especially land wise.
Charles X, King of France.
The Austrian Empire is against the actions of France in Malta and strongly advises the Sublime Porte to stop the aggression in the Western Mediterranean. However, Austria warns any other country to think twice before invading France. Austria will also not start any economical sanctions against the two countries. The patience of Vienna is not eternal, though.
On the Spanish campaign, the Austrian Chancellor sees a reason for the support of the captive King of Spain and thinks it will be the wisest move for France to concentrate on this noble deed.
In the name of the peace and stability in Europe, I appeal for immediate cease fire. I expect the comment of Lord Canning, the government of Charles X and the Sublime Porte. Perhaps, if the Bavarian King is willing to take such a responsiblity , he can be a host of conference in Munich.
Prince Klemens Wenzel von Metternich, Chancellor of Austria
I am in agreement with the Dutch King and Austrian Chancellor. Peace talks should begin immediately.
England will not attend any peace conference until Malta has been returned to the care of the British Government and France has withdrawn all its forces from Spain. Unless this happens, we assume that the Congress of Vienna is dead and the words of Herr Metternich are totally hollow and without any credence.
English troops spilled blood to rescue the French King from civil war and he repays that sacrifice with a stab in the back in concert with the Heathern Turks. It appears that you can take Bonaparte out of France but another power crazed despot will take his place. Their honourless King already has delusions of European conquest - the rest of Europe will have to deal with this egotistic upstart in the same way as we dealt with the last one.
Lord Canning