The Thirty Years War [Concluded]

[Subotan]

Why would I attack Austria? I'm allready on thin ice with most of the other countries as it is, I'm not going to attack a neutral country for no reason, thats your shtick not mine.

Huh? I didn't say that. I said if the Turks took Vienna, then France would intervene to help the Austrians.

Your threats are hollow and smell of old cheese.

Bah, Sick Man of Europe.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

-Year 1620-
from January to June

It's been said that Emperor Friedrich II cried when he heard the news from east. General Tilly, who had besieged Ottoman fort in Balkan, was murdered just one day before the attack against the fort in Balkan. His men, now without their general, decided to go on with the attack but then things went completely wrong. Austrian army lost almost one third of it's soldiers before even reaching the walls of the fort. After that a bloody battle on the breaches started. Although couple regiments managed to enter the fort they were routed soon after that. Both sides suffered heavy casualties.

French fought in the same time a smaller battle against Spanish mercenary force in Milan. With his reinforcements, general de Treville, completely annihilated his enemy while suffering only minor casualties. However, this victory was unnoticed by majority of people because England had declared war on France. Fighting against three enemies proved to be too much for France as the time showed in the following months.

February was as bloody as the previous month. Austrian army under general von Mercy tried to balance things in east by attacking Ottoman fort in Hungary. Although they managed to take down part of the wall they still were defeated and had to retreat.

Louis XIII, just like Ferdinand II, received bad news from the front. Large Swiss army had moved south to engage de Treville and his army. Royal army did what they could but enemy just overwhelmed them and in the end they suffered the fate of Spanish mercenaries. General de Treville lost his life in this battle which meant that another good leader had died.

In March at least Emperor Ferdinand II got good news. Army of the Catholic League under Johan von Aldringen finally took Ottoman fort in Hungary. "The Battle for Hngary" was won by the Austrians. However, this did not changed much because they were surrounded by Ottoman forts in Wallachia and Balkan. Most importantly, the people in Vienna had lost their optimism. Quick war against the Turks, as the people had hoped, had become a distant memory.

In Paris, Louis XIII got another batch of bad news. English Royal Army under William McCoy had landed it's forces in Normandy. After defeating a small French force they quickly occupied the province and moved west, towards French port in Brest.

The following months only saw some minor engagements. McCoy took Brest and Spanish army in Southern Netherlands bombarded Chateau Subotan from April to June. Most likely this French fort will fall sometime in the second half of the year. Another French fort, near Switzerland, was besieged by Swiss troops who became more and more discontent as the war went on.

However, everything could change during the next six moths..
New wars could start and rebellions may arise...

The map:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

PS. Your "Last turn report" pm's will be sent tomorrow since I'm just too tired at the moment. But, to keep you on the hook, some of you will have surprise in there

[Greyblades]

Hmm, I wonder where France's army went.

[Double A]

Wow didn't know Csargo would attack so soon.

Too bad about your general

[Askthepizzaguy]

*evil cackling*

[Beskar]

Did England declare war on France? Damn, I missed that.

Also, what unit of mine is at Hex 1?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Yes, England declared war on France.

There are your brave Militiamen..

[Beskar]

I thought I disbanded all my Militia... weird, nevermind.

However, it looks like you knew what I wanted with those ships. Thank you for that.

[Csargo]

Wow didn't know Csargo would attack so soon.

Too bad about your general

That was unexpected, but nothing that will slow me down.

Also, the Polish army on my border is unsettling. Please explain why it has been stationed there.

[Double A]

I dunno... your siege artillery moves awfully slow...

[Csargo]

I dunno... your siege artillery moves awfully slow...

Yep.

[Double A]

Hey France. You smell.

Bad.

[Beskar]

Wow, Saxony is going to be bigger than Austria very soon.

[You know... - GH]

[Centurion1]

Wow, Saxony is going to be bigger than Austria very soon.

*more evil cackling*


i warned everyone i would end up being a threat.....

[Ibn-Khaldun]

i warned everyone i would end up being a threat.....

*reading a statement like that and knowing what decisions Saxony have to make in the near future make me chuckle....*

[Beskar]

*reading a statement like that and knowing what decisions Saxony have to make in the near future make me chuckle....*

ohhh Civil War?

[Centurion1]

*reading a statement like that and knowing what decisions Saxony have to make in the near future make me chuckle....*

awwww crap.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Saxony is a threat?

10-nation dogpile on Saxony!!!

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I will send out the pm's but I will send the Economy part tomorrow. Let's just say.. technical difficulties...

Edit: Only half of them have been sent. Saxony, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Transylvania will get them tomorrow.

I would've done it sooner but RL took all the spare time I had

[Beskar]

Ouch, poor Saxony. Luckily it isn't as major compared to me, since I don't own tons of land like he does.

Here is what it is:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

"Catholics in Germany"
Catholic nobles are upset. They demand their lands to be given back to them or to the Emperor of HRE.
Your options:
Quote:
1. Refuse to listen them (-1 PO in your Catholic hexes in Germany)
2. Take it as a sign of hostility(A war shall be declared on Austria)
3. Give Catholic lands back to their previous owners(All Catholic hexes will become white again)
4. Give those lands to Emperor Ferdinand II(All Catholic hexes will be given to Austrian)

[Beefy187]

Time to build a army.... for patrol

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

“Your sure about this?” James had a deep grimace on his face, his hands drumming on the table in front of him.

There were 3 men in front of him, two sitting one standing, but James question was no doubt directed at the man on the far left of the office, Lionel Cranfield. Lionel shrugged “Sire I must admit I am no expert on such matters. But in my opinion yes, the war can be sustained for as long as necessary. Taxes from parliament have gone a long way towards keeping our coffers full. Albeit perhaps if your court did not go through so much…..” James grimace turns into a growl and Lionel quickly shut his mouth.

James looked to the standing man now, William McCoy, His most experienced field officer (although even that experience was limited). “And of course are you sure this is the only way? Is this the only way to maintain our might?”

William tersely nodded “Indeed milord, the strategic necessity of this war is crucial. As I have said, we have three necessary goals that have to be accomplished if we wish to maintain our might overseas. I am more than confident we can achieve this goal while assisting our allies in the war effort. We can not get hung up over our former deals with France. They have brought the coalition down on themselves. The benefits we stand to gain from this war are very lucrative, and the risks are limited. Your Royal army is more than a match for the rabble we will be facing. Of course, I can only speak for the land portion of the campaign. However, I do not expect to face any significant naval threat from France. One of our primary objectives is denying the French of their Shipyard in Brest as soon as possible. After that our navy should be able to handle anything they can put together. I have talked with John” He points to the man on his left, John Kenneth, Head of the Royal Navy “At Length about it.”

John Nods, “indeed, both I am William believe we can meet only success in France. However Milord, we would not move forward without your approval.”
James steeples his hands, deep in thought “You two have my approval. I will send the Declaration of War as soon as possible. God Help us all, England is going to war.”

John and William planned the campaign Meticulously. And then, after the last corps of units had been trained and readied the Transport fleet picked up the Royal Army at Newport, where they had been drilling for the past 2 months. The Invasion was planned to land in Normandy, and the troops landed 30 miles from Cherbourg, William setting the troops into marching order. They were ten miles from the city when they got their first test of combat. They saw the mercenaries streaming down the road a mile away, and William called the army to battle positions. The Musketeers lined up side by side, with Pikeman in rank behind them. The mercenaries were placed out in the wings of the army, placed out of Williams’s contempt for them. They could not be trusted to hold the line. In all the English army outnumbered the 1,000 French Mercenaries by such a large margin that one could only imagine what was going through the French commander’s mind. That is, if there was a French commander. The Mercenaries were obviously undisciplined, and William was sure his new battle tactics would no doubt win the day…. Although if they were necessary was another question altogether.


“Alright men, lets show these idiots how we do things across the channel.” He roared above the sounds of battle, and signaled for the musketeers to load their muskets and get ready for battle.
Showing as much poise as their aristocratic brothers had in the Hundred year war the French charged in with abandon, moving closer and closer to the musket line.
“Well, I was expecting a better show than this…. Order the musketeers to open fire” William said to the trumpeter to his right. He nodded and blew three ascending notes, and the musketeers opened fire with their first volley. They were at the edge of the muskets range, but a few shots hit home, sending men falling to the ground clutching their wounds. The musketeers reloaded as quickly as they could, getting in two more volleys with their muskets. Already hundreds of French littered the field, and it was clear to everyone that the remains fought more out of fear then confidence. The Musketeers opened a series of channels in their ranks, and through it streamed the English Pikemen, who marched forward to meet the remaining French in melee. It was over very quickly…. The French were sent routing In short order, and William was not shocked to find casualties numbering only about 6 on his side.


Morale was high in the English camp after that victory, as many believed that they had faced the French’s best and succeeded. The Leadership Corp was… Optimistic to say the least. They made good speed towards Brest, occupying most of the area before reaching the major port city. The Garrison was another regiment of Mercenaries. They obviously had similar military instructors, as they charged as well into the hail of bullets. The city was secured and William had the army set up a more permanent camp to the east. William was still cautious. They had yet to meet any real opposition. The French would not let them frolic up and down their west coast with impunity…. This war had only just begun.

[Greyblades]

That seems abit much for roleplaying.
So france, Are you going to surrender now with honour. or are you going to force us to raise your country to the ground?

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

That seems abit much for roleplaying.
So france, Are you going to surrender now with honour. or are you going to force us to raise your country to the ground?

meh, I had a free hour. Nothing more constructive to use it towards.


Plus I thought it was pretty decent. Its all based on what actually happened in my turn, with bit of my own little flair. But major details are correct.

sorry for wanting everyone to know what is going on in my part of the war Not much going on in the thread.

[miotas]

That seems abit much for roleplaying.
So france, Are you going to surrender now with honour. or are you going to force us to raise your country to the ground?

I think you mean "raze" Unless you are implying that the French are lower than dirt.

/nitpicking

[Greyblades]

Wow someone got it.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Just to make it official we go from now on with 1 turn per week.
On Monday I post the writeup, Wednesday I send Reports and Friday is the deadline for orders.
This leaves you five days to send me your orders and make your diplomatic deals.
I should have done it before but I still hoped that I could go with 2 turns per week which would be crazy since the game goes harder as we progress..

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

Just to make it official we go from now on with 1 turn per week.
On Monday I post the writeup, Wednesday I sent Reports and Friday is the deadline for orders.
This leaves you five days to send me your orders and make your diplomatic deals.
I should have done it before but I still hoped that I could go with 2 turns per week which would be crazy since the game goes harder as we progress..

cool. But does that mean that this turn ends next friday?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I'll be out of the town to visit my relatives from Saturday to Tuesday(or Wednesday).
I'm not sure I have the time to visit Org while I'm there.
So, next Friday sounds good enough for the deadline.
After that, game should proceed just like I said in my previous post.

[Double A]

Sounds good to me.