The Second Coalition - 22 June 1799

[Wittlich]

Mar, 1801AD Turn sent to Shogun.

Shogun, Thanks for Code Civil. Our Empire will have Seapower in 8 turns from now.

King Paddy, yes your cannons are apprieciated - however, whould you be so kind as to hold off on bombarding until I'm a few turn away from landing? I want to give my troops something to do after their long voyage!

Concerning the naval blockade - I concur, move the bockade back one tile and give the populace of Marsielles some place to harvest some food - after all, we're not against the French populace but rather the evil that is Bonaparte.

As King Paddy has already noted, a second force is already forming for a cross-country campaign - my Ottoman Knights (Sipahis) will be heading out of Ottoman controlled territory in the next few turns. Once this force gets closer to French territory, they will need directions from the Coalition as to where on the front they can be used or what region needs reinforcing/relief.

[ChrisiusMaximus]

It is good news to know that your lads will soon be in the field with us Sultan.

whilst they are here we shall provide them with bibles and see if we can enlighten them a little

[Shogun Gunner]

First, the Austrian empire would like to thank you, King Paddy for your generosity concerning Milan. My Chief of Staff tells me that the large, native Austrian population calls Milan "home". They will be overjoyed in rejoining the larger Austrian community.

König Bongo: My Austrian accountants tell me I must express our gratitude in helping the empire "balance the books". I must invite my good neighbor to the north, to a fesitival in your honor, König Bongo, here in Vienna once the war is over! Cheers!

I have switched science research from Advanced Tactics to Espionage. My CTO has reported successful project completion in five turns.

Military Objectives:
The South of France is crowded with Allied armies. I have sent urgent communiques for several Austrian regiments in the SE France theatre to redeploy towards the two staging areas in Northwest Austria. I am planning a two pronged attack on Belfort, France.

Sultan Wittlich, perhaps your troops travelling overland through Austria can take over my flank positions near Turin. See indicated areas on the map held by the courier who has delivered this message to you. Please accept our invitation to use the Austrian roads, but we ask that you respect the Austrian freuleins and crops as your travel through our lands.

This can help us both and the greater Allied military objectives. My troops can rejoin the main Austrian army as it marches on Belfort and Orleans applying pressure on another French front.

Because King Paddy's Redcoats and the brave Spanish troops of King Chrisius, we Allies have a firm grip on Northern Italy/Southeastern France. I submit to you that we should press the attack on all available fronts! Your troops can link up with the Ottoman amphibous forces near Marseilles and move out on the French from there. Perhaps after you conquer Marseilles, then Valence and Lyons? I await your reply to this proposal. Hurrah!

[Paddy]

Please accept the technology of Advanced Tactics

Through a series of daring and stupid raids some more of France has fallen: Brussells; Boulogne and Vallance.

This has left my armies stretched and possibly unable to hold the lines that we have created. I have over extended myself in several areas. At this time, I have a lot of tired and very worn out troops. For this, please accept my plea for help.

My Lord Jackson,
The roads from Amsterdam to the front have been cleared to allow your troops to leap frog mine in this action into the Paris district.

My Lord Gunner,
Good luck with Belfort, your troops are well placed for a victory in this area. To assist you in getting these units into place, my Ministry of Colonial Affairs would like to hand to you, the Lord of Austria, the Keys to the City of Turin.

My Lord Bongo,
To assist you in getting these units into place for your attack on Oslo, my Ministry of Colonial Affairs would like to hand to you, the Lord of Prussia, the Keys to the City of Skagen.

My Lord Wittlich,
My cannons are coming into line with Marsielles. And my Naval forces are stepping back as discussed. To assist you in getting your units into place, my Ministry of Colonial Affairs would like to hand to you, the Lord of the Ottoman Empire, the Keys to the City of Palmi.

My Lord Chrisius,
Well done sir, well done. The garrisons of Bordeaux will be quite concerned looking up into the mountains and seeing your cavalry sitting in their traditional positions.

[Wittlich]

Because King Paddy's Redcoats and the brave Spanish troops of King Chrisius, we Allies have a firm grip on Northern Italy/Southeastern France. I submit to you that we should press the attack on all available fronts! Your troops can link up with the Ottoman amphibous forces near Marseilles and move out on the French from there. Perhaps after you conquer Marseilles, then Valence and Lyons? I await your reply to this proposal. Hurrah!

Sounds like a good plan, mi'lord Gunner.

[Wittlich]

My Lord Wittlich,
My cannons are coming into line with Marsielles. And my Naval forces are stepping back as discussed. To assist you in getting your units into place, my Ministry of Colonial Affairs would like to hand to you, the Lord of the Ottoman Empire, the Keys to the City of Palmi.

The generosity of the British kingdom is limitless! With the City of Palmi, Ottoman forces can be farried across the straight and travel up the Italian mainland - shortening the cross-country movement time drastically!

[Paddy]

Hi there, does anyone know who has the save at the moment?

[bongo]

I do, will play in minutes

[bongo]

To Rey Chrisius.

King Paddy;
Thanks for Skagen and advanced tactics. I've sent some gold to cover part of your expenses.

I still got severe problems with resistance. I really hope it will be sorted out in time for the liberation of Oslo. I Believe I will land in Vestfold in 4 turns time.

[Paddy]

Konig Bongo,

Thank you for the infusions of Gold. They are much needed.

At some stage I need to discuss with you and the Iron Prince the issues of Northern France. Have you heard from the Prince lately, I have not recieved any word, just that his armies are marching as you read this. As you may be aware, my troops dared to push the boundaries back and were sucessful in liberating two cities in the north, yet I do not think I can do that again for some time.

I would also like to discuss what we are going to do about Gustav and the country of Sweden. Do you have any plans at this stage regarding this?

Your humble servant,
Paddy

[ChrisiusMaximus]

All quiet at Montauban

The populace of the recently aquired city is calming down nicely and getting back to work now. there has been little of import happening this season in and around the pyrenees region.

Our expeditionary force to Milan has been mauled again from what we see, now only consisting of a badly injured cavalry brigade after the loss of two full brigades of soldado's. we do however believe that they have been instrumental in drawing the enemy fire away from other more substantial forces in this region.

We ask you all to pray for the souls of our brave lads who have willingly laid down thier lives for this cause.

we see that Napolean has an Injured imperial cavalry division in the Montauban region, we believe that King Paddy's lads have given them a taste of their own medicine, King Paddy we salute you and we thank you humbly for the latest technology you have gifted to us

[Wittlich]

May, 1801AD Turn sent to Shogun.

[Shogun Gunner]

Lord Paddy, thank you for turning over Turin to the Austrian empire. What an unexpected surprise! The Austrian people are overjoyed with the success of the Coalition. Also, many thanks for the Advanced Tactics scientific advance! Please accept the gold we have delivered to London.

Sultan Wittlich, my border guards report long columns of Sipahis travelling over the Ottoman/Austrian border going north to Venice. My interior minister reports major congestion on the road network around Venice. Please be patient as we sort through the traffic problems. Priority orders have been issued from Vienna to speed your troops to the front.

[Paddy]

I have dug in, and look to the east, to the Iron Prince for his long awaited troops...

[bongo]

What to do with sweden then?

What do we know about his strength? My guess is that it isn't that great, judged by the fact that he already made a plea for peace. Without prior combat.

I will have 4 troop transports available in skagen in 3-4 turns. I intend to take oslo first and then cross the border to sweden.

How are things looking at the Preusso-franco border? After the victory in Denmark fresh troops have been sent to Hannover/Hamburg. I will resume sending them north next turn in a preparation for an attack against Sweden.