On the Road to Moscow I met an Englishman

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Gibraltar Straits Sealed

Lovely shots them Paddy

Heres one of the scene at Gibraltar

March 1805

[ChrisiusMaximus]

May 1805 over to you my good man

[Paddy]

March 1805 - Northern Russia

My battle plans for the capture of St Peters Burg and surrounds

Marechal Ney (light blue) and Marechal Davout (light green) will charge Novogrod. The plan is to level this city

Marechal Macdonald (Burgundy) and Marechal Victor (Yellow) will charge Staraya, along with other cavalry elements (Purple). The plan is to keep this city.

Generale de Brigade Senarmont's cannon and calary elements will advance on St Petersburg (Red) The plan is to keep this city.

Napoleon and the Old Guard Cavalry (Blue) will sit upon the hill and be available for either the killing blow in Novogorod... or as the protector of Generale Senarmonts brigades... then will sweep in for the battle of St Petersburg. Accompanied by units of Marechal Ney (light blue) and Marechal Davout (light green) and Marechal Macdonald (Burgundy) and Marechal Victor (Yellow)

[Paddy]

Thank you for the shot of Gibraltar

Those ships of the line are massive...

Some of my Armies took a beating, yet Novogorod is dust

May 1805 to you Sire

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Impressive plans and even more impressive Armies, and a great pic

July 1805 to you Emporer Paddy

[Paddy]

July 1805

To Your Majesty, Maximus, King of all that is British.

Much to report...

The glorious empire of France stands testament to the ways of the future. My homelands are going through a massive building drive. The construction of Hospitals is taking place all over the lands. This will allow my home cites to continue to grow... and thus become stronger power houses..

Today I stand at the gates of St Petersburg. I lead my loved Old Guard Cavalry, along with me are: Marechal Ney and his Cuirassiers, and Generales de Brigade Senarmont's cannon and Calvary elements stand at the gates of St Petersburg. I believe thatthe City of St Petersburg will be my new winter capital in the coming month.

I must admit that Senarmont stands read for promotion to Marechal... His actions, fortitude and overall command of his men has been outstanding. Surely a man worthy of the Gold Baton.

As reported earlier, the city of Novgorod is in ruins.

Marechal Davout has suffered grievous losses in the battle for Staraya, yet the city is ours.

Marechal Macdonald has found himself in the swamps having chased and destroyed 3 elite Russian Guards units there.

Marechal Victor and his forces have brought the people of Staraya into the French fold of life.

Further to the south, Marechal Domon, his mighty Cavalry Army, The Old Guard Grand Batteries, Generales Dixon's Grand Batteries, and various other elements are preparing to lay attack on Polatsk. It is my intention to keep the city of Polatsk.

With the gathering of the Grand Armee, we will allow our troops some rest, before sweeping down upon the stronghold of Moscow. I must admit to being so undecided on this cities fate. My heart would have it in ruins, yet my analytical mind knows that great wealth and resources can be attained from this district. Ah, as you Angles would say: We will cross that bridge when we come to it...

An alliance has been again formed with Gustav. This has seen the Swedes enter the fray against Cathie... Hopefully old Gustav will get to take Helsinki, before I become board with it and level it...

I have dispatched several cavalry Regiments from my Southern Home Army. They are at this time crossing your Milan district. Their orders are to proceed through Austria and scout the Ottoman Empire borders. To this end, I have two frigates in the Med, near your Gibraltar district. They too will be heading over to scout the very waters of the Ottoman. I am intent to watch all avenues of these strange people. To further the bonds between the Ottoman and France, I have entered into a trade agreement for their Dyes. I actually refused to sign the document, and had others see to it. I will keep them at arms length for a while yet.

May your people be well, and your soldiers strong in their faith and their honour,

Napoleon

[Paddy]

1805 Foreign Advisor...

Bye Bye Cathie

[Paddy]

Throughout the Grand Armee the soulfull sounds could be heard throughout the night... my lads are chanting:


'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'

'hey cathie...'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'

The Cuirassiers are on their mounts....
Here comes their leader, Marechal Ney.
He knows your daughter oh so well!!!
Watch them smile, can't you tell?

'hey cathie...'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'

Old Boney has the Guard out...
They have never been defeated.
When you see them you'll be seated...

'hey cathie...'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'

So you sent out an Army of your Guards as scouts.
Ha, Davout and his lads saw them off.
Into the swamps they went,
And Macdonald, he did not spare...

'hey cathie...'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'

'hey cathie...'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'
'we're goin' to getya'

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they say that the populace can hear the echoes in the waking day, long after the Armee has moved on with their quest to unseat Cathie, the warring mungrel ***** that she is

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Youll end up in a old folks home thinking you are Napolean

[ChrisiusMaximus]

We notice many French cities feel unhappy, we would suggest the cessation of all research spending and a massive increase in the funding of all things cultural!

Britain has sacked her entire entourage of scientists and diverted 50 yes I said 50% of tax revenues to the entertainments industries. We still have an annual imcome of over 225 per turn to suuport our incessant miliary spending budgets.

Act now oh great emporer before it is too late, keep one eye on the home front whilst waging wars in foreign lands!!

We must add though we are mightily impressed at the size of the imperial Armee' well done Emporer

September 1805

[Paddy]

all is well... thank you

over to you

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Shocking news Austria have failed in an attempt to plant a Spy in our Great Nation!!

November 1805 to you Sir in a world full of treachery

[Paddy]

November 1805 right back at you

[ChrisiusMaximus]

terrible news I took a real pasting from Cathy this turn, losing my three elite Cavalry units fishing for that elusive leader.

Oh well, just as well more troops are enroute to reinforce my strike force there.

January 1806 to you

[ChrisiusMaximus]

British forces circa 1806

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