A&E 090205 / DC240: There was high drama all over Europe, and it was clearly a very active diplomatic season. The Prussian army left Hanover of its own accord, and found a new home in Mecklenburg. Spain succeeded in their bold capture of Marseille, while their Austrian ally had the most success with 3 gains. The Baltic powers were frustrated, with Denmark-Norway, Sweden, and Russia all not gaining a SC in year 1. I was interested to see Denmark's audacious strategy of going for Koenigsberg, although it did not quite meet with success. Turning to the subject of my other article, Turkey clearly read it, as they implemented my strategy of convoying an army to Tunis in Fall 1763 as discussed in the "Master of the Maghreb" section. We'll see how it goes! Finally, Frank's performance this fall was the most impressive, particularly given the circumstances. A potentially disastrous situation was salvaged, with Hanover retained and both Portugal and the Netherlands gained. Again, my best wishes go out to Frank and his father.
Here is our deadline schedule:
Fall 1763 Retreat: Fri 2/27
Winter 1763 Adjustment: Mon 3/2
Spring 1764: Thu 3/5
We need one retreat order, for the French army in Marseille.
I'm very happy to see another rich set of press. That will be followed by the adjudication. Also, I have attached a History file that is an Excel document. It contains past seasons, standings, and a number of other summary exhibits. If you are not able to open the file, do not worry, as it is not necessary to the game.
Press #1: Britain
Press: AP London: Seeing loved ones in hospitals sucks.
Press #2 (Russia)
Russia to Turkey: As you will see, I have acted in good faith along our Southern border.
Russia to Sweden: It appears your claimed desire for Courland was merely a ruse, but do not doubt that I am prepared to defend my homeland as a bear defends her cubs. Sweden may not be a meaty target, but Russia is a target with claws and a bite. You have attacked the wrong nation.
Press #3: Danish Press
1.) I am hoping that 'multiple failures of diplomacy' on my part will not lead to anything similar to the battle described here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Copenhagen_(1801) And if such a battle is to be fought, 1801 sounds like a good time for it ...
2.) As controller of the Baltic, I deem that taxes will be imposed upon all cities touching that sea. We expect diplomacy point patronage from those with interests here, and if the City of Mecklenberg still remains free, we intend to make to make it very expensive. Those who fail to comply will be sent barrel loads of salted herring.
Spring/Fall Adjudications Austrian A Bur - Ane Austrian A Sav S F Lan - Mar Austrian A Tyr - Baw Austrian A Vie - Ven British A Hol S A Han - Mec British F Eng S F Nth - Upr British F Mid - Por British F Nth - Upr Danish F Bal - Kon *Bounce* Danish F Ska - Cop French A Mar - Sav *Bounce* *Dislodged* French A Par S F Pic - Bre French F Pic - Bre Polish A Lus - Hew *Bounce* Polish A War - Pos Prussian A Ber - Hew *Bounce* Prussian A Han - Mec Prussian A Kon S F Bal - Cou *Void* Russian A Liv S F Stp Russian A Zap - Mos Russian F Stp H Spanish A Leo S F Mid - Por Spanish F Lan - Mar Swedish A Kar - Stp *Bounce* Swedish F Gbo S A Kar - Stp Turkish A Con - Tun Turkish F Ion C A Con - Tun Neutral A Bav S A Tyr - Baw Neutral A Baw S A Lus - Hew *Cut* *Dislodged* *Disbanded* Neutral A Cri H Neutral A Hew H Neutral A Mec H *Dislodged* *Disbanded* Neutral A Pap S A Vie - Ven Neutral A Swi S A Mar - Sav Neutral A Tus S A Sav Neutral F Alg S A Con - Tun Neutral F Cou H Neutral F Mor H Neutral F Por H *Dislodged* *Disbanded* Neutral F Tun H *Dislodged* *Disbanded* Neutral F Tws H Neutral F Upr S A Ber - Hew *Cut* *Dislodged* *Disbanded* Neutral F Ven H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
Retreat Possibilities French A Mar can retreat to Bur or disband Neutral A Baw is destroyed (neutral) Neutral A Mec is destroyed (neutral) Neutral F Por is destroyed (neutral) Neutral F Tun is destroyed (neutral) Neutral F Upr is destroyed (neutral) Neutral F Ven is destroyed (neutral)
Position Power Abb 1762 1763 Change SCs changing possession 1 Austria A 4 7 +3 +Bas, +Ppw, +Tys 2 Britain B 4 6 +2 +Par, +Tyr 3 Prussia P 3 4 +1 +Mad 4 Russia R 3 3 0
5 Spain S 2 3 +1 +Lvp 6 Turkey T 2 3 +1 +Swi 7 Denmark D 2 2 0
8 France F 3 2 -1 -Lvp 9 Poland X 2 2 0
10 Sweden W 2 2 0
Adjustments Austria builds 3 units, can build in Bud, Mil, Vie Britain builds 2 units, can build in Edi, Han, Lon, Lvp Denmark makes no adjustments France disbands 1 unit Poland makes no adjustments Prussia builds 1 unit, can build in Brl Russia makes no adjustments Spain builds 1 unit, can build in Brc, Mad Sweden makes no adjustments Turkey builds 1 unit, can build in Ank, Con
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Nick Higgins
Congress of Vienna variant website:
http://1814congressofvienna.tripod.com
