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Libertad o Muerte! Pt. IV - 1839
Carlos Jimenez stood at the Buneos Aires docks. A lonesome boy of maybe 13 years in the crowd of spanish refugees. He entered this unfamiliar country which seemed to him to be a completely different world without any friends or relatives. His father went to war against the christines and probably gave his life on the battlefield for king Carlos V. His mother was shot when the enemy troops burned their village. So he and his elder brother punched their way trough to Barcelona were they boarded a large clipper ship to Argentina. But his brother became ill soon and died of feaver a few days later. So he was all alone in a country he didn't know. With only a few pence in his pocket he better find a job soon to make a living. Perhaps he could become a gaucho on the large haciendas or he could perhaps enlist in the army. yet indecisive Carlos left the harbour and entered the city to start a new life.
Many Spaniards emigrated to Argentina during the summer of 1839. Generally they were welcomed heartily and soon found work at the ranches and farms in the de la Plata region. Some 12.000 spanish ''POPs'' came to Argentina these days.
Dear diary,
The floors of the old building were stained with blood. The smell of blood, gunpowder and alcohol was intense. The screams and the moaning of the wounded were filling the large halls and corridors. I just had brougth my comrade Brian to the improved hospital. Then I leaned completely exhausted at a wall where I wasn't hindering the doctors or the nurses. The nurses were mainly nuns from the nearby monastery who volunteered to nurse the founded. As I was standing there I assimilated all the impressions of this place. Screams, mourning, grief, the stench of blood and all the blood all around me. It was just horrible. The wounded were operated between the mutilated and the dead. I could almost feel the cold hand of the grim reaper himself at this place. I had to ask myself the question if this piece of land full of cold mountains and sheep was worth all that suffering...
The Chileans attacked de Rosas army to repulse them from their capital. This effort became a disaster and the chileans divions were slaughtered by superior firepower.
Dear beloved Friend,
Along with this letter I send you a book which is the most popular book in intellectual circles over here in Buenos Aires. It's almost sold out but I gained one of the last copies for you. It introduces a new political shool of thinking. The authors call it socialism. This letter is too short to explain it properly so you better read it yourself. There are rumors that the Mazorca is planning to forbid it so you better keep it hidden. I'm not sure if it will reach you at all. So be careful.
Sincerely yours,
E.E.
In 1839 Esteban Echeverria and Juan Bautista Alberdi wrote the Dogma Socialista. Which introduced the idea of socialism to Argentina. The first edition was sold out before it could be indexed. A second edition followed soon.
"My brave and valorous soldiers. You hadn't only to fight vast amounts of enemy troops during the last months but also shortcomings of food and harsh weather conditions as well as the fear in your hearts and injuries. But you never faltered or staggered. Which shows your great boldness and vim. Many of us, soldiers as well as officers, who were our comrades and friends had fallen on the fields of glory. They gave their lives for 'la patria'. Let us commemorate them with a moment silent prayers." Rosas interrupted and put of his hat. The lasts month of fighting were very hard for his man. They were completely exhausted. Over the last month Santiago became a bloody clood stained slaughterhouse. He knew that his soldiers were in great need of rest and of a firy speech to raise their morale again. Time to give it to them. He looked up again to his assembled troops and rebuked himself that he hasn't used the moment of commemoration as he should. "Our victory over the enemy armies avenges and honours them. You brought great glory and honour to 'la patria'. Our kinsmen at home admire you altogether. They were celebrating in the streets as they heard about your daring deeds and the victories you've eked out. It is the truth when I tell you that you are among the bravest, finest and toughest men I've ever came across. General San Martin would have been really proud to have you in his 'Army of the Andes' and now it's a great honour for me to decorate you with the newly created "Order of the Andean Army".
Still exhausted from the first battle of Santiago the argentine army was attacked again. The second battle of Santiago stretched over several month and soon became a bloody mess. Generalcaptain de Rosas lost half his men whereas the chileans sacrificed another two divisions. After this battle no military resistance was encountered anymore.
"Coronell Ramirez! President de Rosas awaits you in the dining hall. Would you please follow me?" the presidents personal secretary requestet. He just nodded short and followed the secretary through the old monastery. Several minutes later they reached the dining hall. The secretary announced him and then left him alone with president de Rosas. It appeared that the president was as always occupied by his governmental and military tasks. The piles of reports and dossiers made that quiet obvious as well as several geographical and military maps on the long dinner table.
"Colonel Ramirez." de Rosas greeted him in a military tone. "My time is extremely spare and I have many urgent tasks to fullfill. But you are part of the most urgent case. So I'll take some time and to explain you your further assignment." Rosas interrupted to assure that he had the Colonels attention and then continued. "We couldn't find a single member of the chilean government and thus we couldn't begin with peace negotiations. But as I'm not willing to last this war longer than it has to I will sign a peace treaty with you." Rosas raised one hand to silence any interrupts the Colonel might come up with. "Your father is a very good friend and a loyal Governor to the federalists case. So I have chosen you in the hope that you're made of the same material. Tomorrow I will appoint you officially as Generalgouvernor of Chile. Respectively the remnants of Chile. Because after your appointment we will sign an official peace treaty. In this treaty Chile will secede all his provinces expectthe provinces of Concepcion, Chillan and Angol. Furthermore Chile pays 7500 pounds of war indemnities which is almost everything they have in their treasury. And you will sign that the fates of our countries are now bound together. I will leave you with enough money and troops to life a proper and save live. You will be granted a lot of freedom and you can handle things in your three provinces as you see fit but don't become to ambitious. Thats all. You are dismissed." Rosas ended his speech and turned his attention back again to the papers on the table.
After whole Chile had been occupied President de Rosas dictated the treaty of Concepcion. The northern provinces including the former capital of Santiago and the whole treasury became argentine property. The three remaining southern provinces were ruled by an argentine governor.
"That are great news, Enrico." President de Rosas gratulated his secretary. This new agricultural machines will be of great importance to feed our people. In the future there will be no food shortcomings anymore and the standard of living will rise for sure." de Rosas was really happy that Enrico took care of this task while he was fighting in the andes. He was a very faithful secretary and was often a great help when he himself couldn't see solutions for the economical and social day-to-day problems. "Enrico. You better be careful or you will be appointed to more important tasks." Rosas said with a warm smile. "But now let's have a drink to celebrate this news."
Above: In 1839 the wonder of mechanical production spreaded to Argentina. Only a few could imagine how this would affect economy and day to day life.
Beyond: But as in late 1839 the first machines were introduced to raise agricultural productivity the advantages of this invention became visibily to anybody.
de Rosas got the news a quarter of an hour ago and now he was sitting on the back of his distinguished steed wearing his parade dress as Generalcaptain of the argentine army. It was a long time since he was so nervous as he now was. But it was a long time since he faced a king too. For at leat the fifth time he controlled the line up of his guard regiment and then gave the signal for the military band to play. After some minutes that have could been eternities the gangway of the clipper lowered. And King(-Pretender ?) Carlos V. of Spain followed by his entourage touched argentine soil.
At Christmas Day the royal spanish pretender arrived at Buenos Aires together with his family. They were granted political asylum by President de Rosas.
Harbour of Buenos Aires
Carlos Jimenez stood at the Buneos Aires docks. A lonesome boy of maybe 13 years in the crowd of spanish refugees. He entered this unfamiliar country which seemed to him to be a completely different world without any friends or relatives. His father went to war against the christines and probably gave his life on the battlefield for king Carlos V. His mother was shot when the enemy troops burned their village. So he and his elder brother punched their way trough to Barcelona were they boarded a large clipper ship to Argentina. But his brother became ill soon and died of feaver a few days later. So he was all alone in a country he didn't know. With only a few pence in his pocket he better find a job soon to make a living. Perhaps he could become a gaucho on the large haciendas or he could perhaps enlist in the army. yet indecisive Carlos left the harbour and entered the city to start a new life.
Many Spaniards emigrated to Argentina during the summer of 1839. Generally they were welcomed heartily and soon found work at the ranches and farms in the de la Plata region. Some 12.000 spanish ''POPs'' came to Argentina these days.
Palacio Presidencial - Santiago de Chile
Diary of Sarganto Colina
Diary of Sarganto Colina
Dear diary,
The floors of the old building were stained with blood. The smell of blood, gunpowder and alcohol was intense. The screams and the moaning of the wounded were filling the large halls and corridors. I just had brougth my comrade Brian to the improved hospital. Then I leaned completely exhausted at a wall where I wasn't hindering the doctors or the nurses. The nurses were mainly nuns from the nearby monastery who volunteered to nurse the founded. As I was standing there I assimilated all the impressions of this place. Screams, mourning, grief, the stench of blood and all the blood all around me. It was just horrible. The wounded were operated between the mutilated and the dead. I could almost feel the cold hand of the grim reaper himself at this place. I had to ask myself the question if this piece of land full of cold mountains and sheep was worth all that suffering...
The Chileans attacked de Rosas army to repulse them from their capital. This effort became a disaster and the chileans divions were slaughtered by superior firepower.
Dear beloved Friend,
Along with this letter I send you a book which is the most popular book in intellectual circles over here in Buenos Aires. It's almost sold out but I gained one of the last copies for you. It introduces a new political shool of thinking. The authors call it socialism. This letter is too short to explain it properly so you better read it yourself. There are rumors that the Mazorca is planning to forbid it so you better keep it hidden. I'm not sure if it will reach you at all. So be careful.
Sincerely yours,
E.E.
In 1839 Esteban Echeverria and Juan Bautista Alberdi wrote the Dogma Socialista. Which introduced the idea of socialism to Argentina. The first edition was sold out before it could be indexed. A second edition followed soon.
Plaza de la Victoria - Santiago (de Chile)
"My brave and valorous soldiers. You hadn't only to fight vast amounts of enemy troops during the last months but also shortcomings of food and harsh weather conditions as well as the fear in your hearts and injuries. But you never faltered or staggered. Which shows your great boldness and vim. Many of us, soldiers as well as officers, who were our comrades and friends had fallen on the fields of glory. They gave their lives for 'la patria'. Let us commemorate them with a moment silent prayers." Rosas interrupted and put of his hat. The lasts month of fighting were very hard for his man. They were completely exhausted. Over the last month Santiago became a bloody clood stained slaughterhouse. He knew that his soldiers were in great need of rest and of a firy speech to raise their morale again. Time to give it to them. He looked up again to his assembled troops and rebuked himself that he hasn't used the moment of commemoration as he should. "Our victory over the enemy armies avenges and honours them. You brought great glory and honour to 'la patria'. Our kinsmen at home admire you altogether. They were celebrating in the streets as they heard about your daring deeds and the victories you've eked out. It is the truth when I tell you that you are among the bravest, finest and toughest men I've ever came across. General San Martin would have been really proud to have you in his 'Army of the Andes' and now it's a great honour for me to decorate you with the newly created "Order of the Andean Army".
Still exhausted from the first battle of Santiago the argentine army was attacked again. The second battle of Santiago stretched over several month and soon became a bloody mess. Generalcaptain de Rosas lost half his men whereas the chileans sacrificed another two divisions. After this battle no military resistance was encountered anymore.
Monasterio dell Santa Maria - Concepcion
"Coronell Ramirez! President de Rosas awaits you in the dining hall. Would you please follow me?" the presidents personal secretary requestet. He just nodded short and followed the secretary through the old monastery. Several minutes later they reached the dining hall. The secretary announced him and then left him alone with president de Rosas. It appeared that the president was as always occupied by his governmental and military tasks. The piles of reports and dossiers made that quiet obvious as well as several geographical and military maps on the long dinner table.
"Colonel Ramirez." de Rosas greeted him in a military tone. "My time is extremely spare and I have many urgent tasks to fullfill. But you are part of the most urgent case. So I'll take some time and to explain you your further assignment." Rosas interrupted to assure that he had the Colonels attention and then continued. "We couldn't find a single member of the chilean government and thus we couldn't begin with peace negotiations. But as I'm not willing to last this war longer than it has to I will sign a peace treaty with you." Rosas raised one hand to silence any interrupts the Colonel might come up with. "Your father is a very good friend and a loyal Governor to the federalists case. So I have chosen you in the hope that you're made of the same material. Tomorrow I will appoint you officially as Generalgouvernor of Chile. Respectively the remnants of Chile. Because after your appointment we will sign an official peace treaty. In this treaty Chile will secede all his provinces expectthe provinces of Concepcion, Chillan and Angol. Furthermore Chile pays 7500 pounds of war indemnities which is almost everything they have in their treasury. And you will sign that the fates of our countries are now bound together. I will leave you with enough money and troops to life a proper and save live. You will be granted a lot of freedom and you can handle things in your three provinces as you see fit but don't become to ambitious. Thats all. You are dismissed." Rosas ended his speech and turned his attention back again to the papers on the table.
After whole Chile had been occupied President de Rosas dictated the treaty of Concepcion. The northern provinces including the former capital of Santiago and the whole treasury became argentine property. The three remaining southern provinces were ruled by an argentine governor.
Palacio Presidencial - Buenos Aires
"That are great news, Enrico." President de Rosas gratulated his secretary. This new agricultural machines will be of great importance to feed our people. In the future there will be no food shortcomings anymore and the standard of living will rise for sure." de Rosas was really happy that Enrico took care of this task while he was fighting in the andes. He was a very faithful secretary and was often a great help when he himself couldn't see solutions for the economical and social day-to-day problems. "Enrico. You better be careful or you will be appointed to more important tasks." Rosas said with a warm smile. "But now let's have a drink to celebrate this news."
Above: In 1839 the wonder of mechanical production spreaded to Argentina. Only a few could imagine how this would affect economy and day to day life.
Beyond: But as in late 1839 the first machines were introduced to raise agricultural productivity the advantages of this invention became visibily to anybody.
Harbour of Buenos Aires
de Rosas got the news a quarter of an hour ago and now he was sitting on the back of his distinguished steed wearing his parade dress as Generalcaptain of the argentine army. It was a long time since he was so nervous as he now was. But it was a long time since he faced a king too. For at leat the fifth time he controlled the line up of his guard regiment and then gave the signal for the military band to play. After some minutes that have could been eternities the gangway of the clipper lowered. And King(-Pretender ?) Carlos V. of Spain followed by his entourage touched argentine soil.
At Christmas Day the royal spanish pretender arrived at Buenos Aires together with his family. They were granted political asylum by President de Rosas.
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Excelent. How lucky would be the chileans without their capital?
I hope not to much.
And how would this continue?
Peace time?
A monarchy of Carlos V?
Another war?
But anything you do will sure be great.
I hope not to much.
And how would this continue?
Peace time?
A monarchy of Carlos V?
Another war?
But anything you do will sure be great.
Great progress!
Are you planning to include South Andean as once of your primary cultures?
Are you planning to include South Andean as once of your primary cultures?
the danish king, soos, robou, sematary: It's nice to have you around.
Congo: I'm sorry for mixing up mazorca and mazurka. (Mazurka is a polish dance.) I guess those secretpolicemen are always nasty, people hating sadists no matter what place or time you look at in history.
elbasto: I didn't thought about it until you brought it to my mind. But I don't know if it's fair because it feels like outright cheating. I guess I'll decide this question at some point in the future.
Garra-Ush: Just image the following. You are the waiter/salesman in a café/bakery. And every single cake at your counter represents one possible choice (in this case peace, another war, reign of Carlos V. and so on). Then you ask me what piece of cake I wanna have and I will answer: "I like cake"
Congo: I'm sorry for mixing up mazorca and mazurka. (Mazurka is a polish dance.) I guess those secretpolicemen are always nasty, people hating sadists no matter what place or time you look at in history.
elbasto: I didn't thought about it until you brought it to my mind. But I don't know if it's fair because it feels like outright cheating. I guess I'll decide this question at some point in the future.
Garra-Ush: Just image the following. You are the waiter/salesman in a café/bakery. And every single cake at your counter represents one possible choice (in this case peace, another war, reign of Carlos V. and so on). Then you ask me what piece of cake I wanna have and I will answer: "I like cake"
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And I will recomend you the best and the most expensive piece
My favourite pieces of cake are:
-War with Spain. They declare it on you because Carlos V is in Argentina.
-Recober the Malvinas. Buy them or go to war over UK with the help of France or any american country.
Tips: -By reading, I discovered that Guinea Ecuatorial in Africa(that little spanish square) and the island of Sao Tome and Principe(the island near Guinea Ecuatorial), were part of the Vicekingdom of Rio de La Plata.
-And the other province that was part of Rio de la Plata is Sao Pedro in Brazil.
I hope these tips could help you in this AAR and give you more conquests fore the Vicekingdom.
My favourite pieces of cake are:
-War with Spain. They declare it on you because Carlos V is in Argentina.
-Recober the Malvinas. Buy them or go to war over UK with the help of France or any american country.
Tips: -By reading, I discovered that Guinea Ecuatorial in Africa(that little spanish square) and the island of Sao Tome and Principe(the island near Guinea Ecuatorial), were part of the Vicekingdom of Rio de La Plata.
-And the other province that was part of Rio de la Plata is Sao Pedro in Brazil.
I hope these tips could help you in this AAR and give you more conquests fore the Vicekingdom.
Man, i love this... do you write these events yourself? they are exellent!
Keep up the good work
Rob
Keep up the good work
Rob
Libertad o Muerte! Pt. V - 1840
Minister Arana was not very pleased about the latest news. Whether the ambassador to the United Kingdom in London nor the representative at the spanish court in Madrid were able to pour oil on the troubled water. The British were very worried about the argentine gains and were fearing to lose their mercantile position in the southern parts of the americas. So relations weren't very heartily at the moment. In Spain things were even more tense. The spanish regent as well as the parliament were very upset about the asylum Rosas has granted the Carlists. It would be very hard to regain the confidence of the europeans and the recognition of argentine independence by Spain seemed very far away. Arana scratched his forehead as he was imagining how he should present this bad news to the president.
Chango beat the drum as he marched around the training ground together with his platoon fellows. He entered military service because the payment was way better than that of an ordinary stable-lad on one of the haciendas. In this last weeks he had learned how to march and how to shoot. Then his sergeant recognized that he was not tall enough to reload the musket in a proper time so he became the platoons drummer and corporal on an instant. Afterwards he learned how to march, beat the drum, how to march while beating the drum and finally he learned how to beat the rum while he was marching. His comrades gave him the nickname 'Chango' (child) no one addressed him by his birth name of Carlos Jimenez anymore. He truly began a new life.
Almirante Brown stood on the quay and peered his new flagship. The sailors named it "Hercules" for his old flagship. They were admiring him like a legend while he was far from dead or ancient. At least they didn't named it Almirante Brown or something alike Brown thought. And hoped that their obedience would be as large as their admiration. The frigate "Hercules" appeared to him as a fast and yet strong vessel with enough firepower to deal out some harsh blows. He climbed up the gangway and inspected the working sailors. All seemed to be young tough men with enough guts to sail around Cape Hoorn with them. He reached the main deck and a sharp voice shouted: "Admiral on deck!"
Miranda. Last night vast amounts of steel tubes and bars have been stolen from a warehouse in the industrial district of Miranda. Government officials claim that the thiefs were the same brazilian rebel scum who burned down the Ramirez sulfur mines two years ago. Rumors say that the "Imperial Brazilian Army" had stationed several regiments along the border to Miranda Province. Some say that the thieves were brazilian soldiers in disguise who've stolen the steel bars to forge weapons for another war against our nation...
Buenos Aires. Primera dama (first lady) Anna de Rosas presented yesterday the latest european vogue to the argentine high-society while attending the annual presidential thanksgiving ball. During the ball she gathered donations to establish orphanages in Copiapo and Santiago...
"Your majesty it's a great honour for me to meet you" Don Caroso said in an awestruck voice and bowed before Carlos V. "It's a pleasure for us to meet a loyal tributary like you thus far away from our homelands" Carlos replied. "Which urgent case do you have to present that is worth to interrupt our activities?" Carlos asked. "My leash I represent more than two hundred squires who support your cause with any breath they take. I've been send to submit your majesty the proposal to become the head of the royal movement. We don't see it fit to be governed by a general and want to help your majesty to become the rightful king of Argentina" Don Caroso told the spanish pretender. "Well, Don Caroso that sounds quite interesting to us. Would you please continue your explanations."
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Buenos Aires
Minister Arana was not very pleased about the latest news. Whether the ambassador to the United Kingdom in London nor the representative at the spanish court in Madrid were able to pour oil on the troubled water. The British were very worried about the argentine gains and were fearing to lose their mercantile position in the southern parts of the americas. So relations weren't very heartily at the moment. In Spain things were even more tense. The spanish regent as well as the parliament were very upset about the asylum Rosas has granted the Carlists. It would be very hard to regain the confidence of the europeans and the recognition of argentine independence by Spain seemed very far away. Arana scratched his forehead as he was imagining how he should present this bad news to the president.
Military Trainingground - Montevideo
Chango beat the drum as he marched around the training ground together with his platoon fellows. He entered military service because the payment was way better than that of an ordinary stable-lad on one of the haciendas. In this last weeks he had learned how to march and how to shoot. Then his sergeant recognized that he was not tall enough to reload the musket in a proper time so he became the platoons drummer and corporal on an instant. Afterwards he learned how to march, beat the drum, how to march while beating the drum and finally he learned how to beat the rum while he was marching. His comrades gave him the nickname 'Chango' (child) no one addressed him by his birth name of Carlos Jimenez anymore. He truly began a new life.
Frigate "Hercules" - Harbour of Buenos Aires
Almirante Brown stood on the quay and peered his new flagship. The sailors named it "Hercules" for his old flagship. They were admiring him like a legend while he was far from dead or ancient. At least they didn't named it Almirante Brown or something alike Brown thought. And hoped that their obedience would be as large as their admiration. The frigate "Hercules" appeared to him as a fast and yet strong vessel with enough firepower to deal out some harsh blows. He climbed up the gangway and inspected the working sailors. All seemed to be young tough men with enough guts to sail around Cape Hoorn with them. He reached the main deck and a sharp voice shouted: "Admiral on deck!"
"Telegrafico del norte" Newspaper - Miranda
Miranda. Last night vast amounts of steel tubes and bars have been stolen from a warehouse in the industrial district of Miranda. Government officials claim that the thiefs were the same brazilian rebel scum who burned down the Ramirez sulfur mines two years ago. Rumors say that the "Imperial Brazilian Army" had stationed several regiments along the border to Miranda Province. Some say that the thieves were brazilian soldiers in disguise who've stolen the steel bars to forge weapons for another war against our nation...
Buenos Aires. Primera dama (first lady) Anna de Rosas presented yesterday the latest european vogue to the argentine high-society while attending the annual presidential thanksgiving ball. During the ball she gathered donations to establish orphanages in Copiapo and Santiago...
Residence of Carlos V. - La Plata
"Your majesty it's a great honour for me to meet you" Don Caroso said in an awestruck voice and bowed before Carlos V. "It's a pleasure for us to meet a loyal tributary like you thus far away from our homelands" Carlos replied. "Which urgent case do you have to present that is worth to interrupt our activities?" Carlos asked. "My leash I represent more than two hundred squires who support your cause with any breath they take. I've been send to submit your majesty the proposal to become the head of the royal movement. We don't see it fit to be governed by a general and want to help your majesty to become the rightful king of Argentina" Don Caroso told the spanish pretender. "Well, Don Caroso that sounds quite interesting to us. Would you please continue your explanations."
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robou: I'm glad that you like it. I don't write all the events myself, many are from VIP but a few are selfmade you can recognize them on the basis of the pictures. I usually make my own event images for my events.
If it is requestet I can mark the selfmade events at the end od every post.
Garra-Ush:
that sounds interesting for sure
- Las Islas Malvinas Argentina ?! I'll do my very best! But it will not happen in the next few years.
- Guinea Equatorial was indeed a spanish colony and I'll grab it some day but Sao Tomé and Principé were portuguese colonies and I'm not very keen to wage war against several european nations at once.
But I will keep your suggestions in mind and use them when the time has come.
If it is requestet I can mark the selfmade events at the end od every post.
Garra-Ush:
- Maybe but I'll just dow them
that sounds interesting for sure- Las Islas Malvinas Argentina ?! I'll do my very best! But it will not happen in the next few years.
- Sao Pedro is part of my ally the Piratini Republic so regaining it could be al little bit complicated.
- Guinea Equatorial was indeed a spanish colony and I'll grab it some day but Sao Tomé and Principé were portuguese colonies and I'm not very keen to wage war against several european nations at once.
But I will keep your suggestions in mind and use them when the time has come.
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Territorial developments since the last edition:
Argentina annexed Uruquay, took the province of Miranda from Brazil and annexed the northern part of Chile.
The Bolivian-Peruvian Alliance dissoluted as a direct outcome of the 'Bolivian-Peruvian War'
The British Empire took over Netherlands colony of Guyana.
Left: Political Map Middle: Revoltrisk Right: Infrastructure
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Treppe said:
But it would be your ally forever? I don't thing so.
Treppe said:- Guinea Equatorial was indeed a spanish colony and I'll grab it some day but Sao Tomé and Principé were portuguese colonies and I'm not very keen to wage war against several european nations at once.
But I will keep your suggestions in mind and use them when the time has come.
Yes, you are right. The island that was spanish was Fernando Poo, but it's not represented in the game, so no island for Argentina. Or you are already planning how to gain it?
The more I see this map the more I like the AAR. And you are only in 1840?
What is expected for 1936? Control over Mars? :rofl:
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Heh, today i had a nice class of History of Politic Science in Argentina.
Treppe you should start reading about the "Triple Alliance War", Paragauy in those time was like the "Germany of South America", thing that isnt properly showed in the game.
Treppe you should start reading about the "Triple Alliance War", Paragauy in those time was like the "Germany of South America", thing that isnt properly showed in the game.
Libertad o Muerte! Pt. VI - 1841
Helmut Hansen was having his first cup of coffee on this bright morning. While he waited for his first buisiness meeting he was thinking about what happened the last days and what he would be doing in the next days. Recently Argentina opened her gates for foreign trade agents and now he was one of the first foreigners who had come here to negotiate some real big trading agreements. Just today he would meet nearly a dozen landholders to offer them cash as well as new machines in exchange for parts of their harvests. On thursday he would take a carriage to La Serena to negotiate with the mine owners of the area. He ordered another cup of coffee and egan to study todays issue of 'El Mensajero' the capitals largest newspaper.
Freedom of Trade becomes known throughout the mercantile and capitalist circles all around Argentina. Some younger historians see this as the founding stone of argentine industry.
"Your Majesty may I present to you your loyal tributaries. Everyone brave and god-fearing. They are all united by the desire for a rightful ruler of our valorous contry and every man here standing in front of you is willing to pledge his allegiance to your Majesty. An allegiance that we are wiling to fulfill to our terminal breath. We are willing to fend of all usurpers who are unrightfully governing our nation. With the Lord on our side we will not fail."
The new royalist party became a rival for de Rosas party overnight. Many supporters of the presidencial party switched sides and supported now the royalists.
"I can't believe that they betrayed us." de Rosas in a sad and angry mood. "We defended them against Brazil. Without our help they had vanished years ago. And now they are not willing to be allied with us anymore?" "No Mr. President the piratinean ambassador made it quite clear that our alliance will not be continued under any circumstances." Arana answered. "Well, what are our alternatives?" de Rosas asked his foreign minister. "We haven't many. Whether Paraguay nor Bolivia are options for we don't accredit them as sovereign nations. Our relations to Brazil are icy and Piratini doesn't want to know us at the moment. We could search allies in europe but they won't be very useful in local conflicts or we could try to convince the peruvian government that we are their best friends." Arana explanated.
"Alright, try to convince them."
The military alliance with Piratini expired and wasn't renewed due to piratinean stubbornness. Menawhile in Paraquay Francisco Solano Lopez rose to power (depicted in the center).
Dear Generalcaptain,
I'm sending you this letter in a very urgent case. Settlers of our two nations are fighting each other in the southern patagonian. Too much blood is shed which is for sure not in the interest of our nations. To regain law and order in this frontier region argentine mounted guards will be sent to the region. I suppose that you give us administrative control of the provinces for a compensation of one thousand pound sterling so that we can keep peace between the settlers and avoid further bloodshed.
Sincerely,
Juan Manuel de Rosas, Generalcaptain and President of the United Provinces of Argentina.
The disputes between armed chilean and argentine settles was very convenient for President de Rosas who saw the unique possibility to gain the upper hand in Patagonia without any bloodshed. Argentina bought the Provinces for one thousand pound sterling.
In 1841 the interest and knowledge of new industries spreaded throughout the entire country.
Walked through the vestibule in a fast pace so he entered the Presidents office before his secretary even noticed him. "President we've got a proposal for a military alliance from our peruvian friends." Arana told and handed the request to President de Rosas. "What do you think about it Felipe?" Rosas asked. "They are at war with Bolivia. When we sign this request we will be in a state of war with Bolivia." Arana replied. "Well, I guess that this will be inevitable. Answer them that we sign the treaty under one condition. They could have the northern parts of Bolivia, but the southern provinces including the sulfur and iron mines are ours."
Peru became the new ally on Argentina's side and dragged her right into their war with Bolivia. In the center the bolivian President Ballivian (left) and the peruvian President Gamarra (right) are shown.
Initial moves of the argentine armed forces: While de Rosas was advancing along the coast to capture the sulfur and iron mines of Antofagasta, Oruro, Potosi and Calama General Gutierrez was advancing through the eastern plains heading for La Paz. General Lopez was ordered to lead his divisions to the frontlines as soon as possible. Almirante Brown was heading northwards to blockade the bolivian harbours.
The air was heavy loaded with gun smoke hence the range of sight was very limited. Again the cannons were roaring and again the frigate trembled by there force. The cannonballs struck the enemy vessel hard and it seemed as the "Santa Cruz" was fleeing from battle. Another volley thundered through the air and again the canonballs smashed in the enemy's side. Now they were obviously retreating, heading for the next save harbour: Meijllones. "Let them go!" Almirante Brown barked across the deck. "Lt. Boggia I need a status report and find out the stauts of the other ships. Helmsman, turnover. We will search for survivors of the "Monteagudo". Lt. Gallo signal my orders to our fellow ships."
The "Battle of Bahia de Meillones del Sur" was the only naval engagement against the bolivian navy. Almirante Brown was able to outmaneuver the bolivian frigates and sunk the 'Monteagudo' on December 22nd. The second bolivian frigate 'Santa Cruz' was heavely mauled and would never leave the harbour of Meijllones again during this war. The painting shows left ro right the 'Santa Cruz', the sinking 'Montagudo', the 'ARA Hercules'. In the background the sails of the 'ARA Mercurio' and 'ARA Hermes' are visible.
Café Cardoso - Buenos Aires
Helmut Hansen was having his first cup of coffee on this bright morning. While he waited for his first buisiness meeting he was thinking about what happened the last days and what he would be doing in the next days. Recently Argentina opened her gates for foreign trade agents and now he was one of the first foreigners who had come here to negotiate some real big trading agreements. Just today he would meet nearly a dozen landholders to offer them cash as well as new machines in exchange for parts of their harvests. On thursday he would take a carriage to La Serena to negotiate with the mine owners of the area. He ordered another cup of coffee and egan to study todays issue of 'El Mensajero' the capitals largest newspaper.
Freedom of Trade becomes known throughout the mercantile and capitalist circles all around Argentina. Some younger historians see this as the founding stone of argentine industry.
Residence of Carlos V. - La Plata
"Your Majesty may I present to you your loyal tributaries. Everyone brave and god-fearing. They are all united by the desire for a rightful ruler of our valorous contry and every man here standing in front of you is willing to pledge his allegiance to your Majesty. An allegiance that we are wiling to fulfill to our terminal breath. We are willing to fend of all usurpers who are unrightfully governing our nation. With the Lord on our side we will not fail."
The new royalist party became a rival for de Rosas party overnight. Many supporters of the presidencial party switched sides and supported now the royalists.
Palacio Presidencial - Buenos Aires
"I can't believe that they betrayed us." de Rosas in a sad and angry mood. "We defended them against Brazil. Without our help they had vanished years ago. And now they are not willing to be allied with us anymore?" "No Mr. President the piratinean ambassador made it quite clear that our alliance will not be continued under any circumstances." Arana answered. "Well, what are our alternatives?" de Rosas asked his foreign minister. "We haven't many. Whether Paraguay nor Bolivia are options for we don't accredit them as sovereign nations. Our relations to Brazil are icy and Piratini doesn't want to know us at the moment. We could search allies in europe but they won't be very useful in local conflicts or we could try to convince the peruvian government that we are their best friends." Arana explanated.
"Alright, try to convince them."
The military alliance with Piratini expired and wasn't renewed due to piratinean stubbornness. Menawhile in Paraquay Francisco Solano Lopez rose to power (depicted in the center).
Dear Generalcaptain,
I'm sending you this letter in a very urgent case. Settlers of our two nations are fighting each other in the southern patagonian. Too much blood is shed which is for sure not in the interest of our nations. To regain law and order in this frontier region argentine mounted guards will be sent to the region. I suppose that you give us administrative control of the provinces for a compensation of one thousand pound sterling so that we can keep peace between the settlers and avoid further bloodshed.
Sincerely,
Juan Manuel de Rosas, Generalcaptain and President of the United Provinces of Argentina.
The disputes between armed chilean and argentine settles was very convenient for President de Rosas who saw the unique possibility to gain the upper hand in Patagonia without any bloodshed. Argentina bought the Provinces for one thousand pound sterling.
Commissariat for Industrial Development - Buenos Aires
In 1841 the interest and knowledge of new industries spreaded throughout the entire country.
Palacio Presidencial - Buenos Aires
Walked through the vestibule in a fast pace so he entered the Presidents office before his secretary even noticed him. "President we've got a proposal for a military alliance from our peruvian friends." Arana told and handed the request to President de Rosas. "What do you think about it Felipe?" Rosas asked. "They are at war with Bolivia. When we sign this request we will be in a state of war with Bolivia." Arana replied. "Well, I guess that this will be inevitable. Answer them that we sign the treaty under one condition. They could have the northern parts of Bolivia, but the southern provinces including the sulfur and iron mines are ours."
Peru became the new ally on Argentina's side and dragged her right into their war with Bolivia. In the center the bolivian President Ballivian (left) and the peruvian President Gamarra (right) are shown.
Initial moves of the argentine armed forces: While de Rosas was advancing along the coast to capture the sulfur and iron mines of Antofagasta, Oruro, Potosi and Calama General Gutierrez was advancing through the eastern plains heading for La Paz. General Lopez was ordered to lead his divisions to the frontlines as soon as possible. Almirante Brown was heading northwards to blockade the bolivian harbours.
Frigate "ARA Hercules" - Bolivian Pacific Coast
The air was heavy loaded with gun smoke hence the range of sight was very limited. Again the cannons were roaring and again the frigate trembled by there force. The cannonballs struck the enemy vessel hard and it seemed as the "Santa Cruz" was fleeing from battle. Another volley thundered through the air and again the canonballs smashed in the enemy's side. Now they were obviously retreating, heading for the next save harbour: Meijllones. "Let them go!" Almirante Brown barked across the deck. "Lt. Boggia I need a status report and find out the stauts of the other ships. Helmsman, turnover. We will search for survivors of the "Monteagudo". Lt. Gallo signal my orders to our fellow ships."
The "Battle of Bahia de Meillones del Sur" was the only naval engagement against the bolivian navy. Almirante Brown was able to outmaneuver the bolivian frigates and sunk the 'Monteagudo' on December 22nd. The second bolivian frigate 'Santa Cruz' was heavely mauled and would never leave the harbour of Meijllones again during this war. The painting shows left ro right the 'Santa Cruz', the sinking 'Montagudo', the 'ARA Hercules'. In the background the sails of the 'ARA Mercurio' and 'ARA Hermes' are visible.
After fourteen days of joint fighting against Bolivia Argentina stood all alone. Gamarra, President of Peru, was overthrown
and his successor withdraw from the frontlines whilst negotiating a peace treaty.
and his successor withdraw from the frontlines whilst negotiating a peace treaty.
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Stupid Gamarra. He couldn't hold till you defeated the bolivians.
And what are you going to ask for peace?
And what are you going to ask for peace?
The AAR is awesome!
But as a student of Politic Science i have to say some things
* La Union Civica Radical (UCR) was created 50 years after the game date states, in 1891, it was the political party of the middle class wich was composed by merchants, lawyers, medics and so on, its ideology was liberal. This was in contrast to the Partido Autonomista Nacional (PAN), that was the ruling party of the landowners that was of conservative ideology.
The UCR would never support the idea of a king since well...its against the liberal ideology.
Just wanted to say that...
But as a student of Politic Science i have to say some things
* La Union Civica Radical (UCR) was created 50 years after the game date states, in 1891, it was the political party of the middle class wich was composed by merchants, lawyers, medics and so on, its ideology was liberal. This was in contrast to the Partido Autonomista Nacional (PAN), that was the ruling party of the landowners that was of conservative ideology.
The UCR would never support the idea of a king since well...its against the liberal ideology.
Just wanted to say that...
Estonianzulu: Thanks it's always nice to know that you're excellent. And I do my very best for Argentina.
Garra-Ush: I'm planning to conquer the world since I attended primary school. Just to have something interesting to do in math lessons. There will be conquest in the future. I'm jsut thinking about the Mars
I plan to take southern Bolivia as spoils of war but haven't played any further.
el basto: exactly
Congo: You'll get your war against Paraguay don't hurry. I'm trying not to think about what you have meant with "germany of southern america".
I know that the UCR were no royalists but the original event I've created didn't work the way I wanted (the Partido Real couldn't be waken) so I had to take another party just to get the screenshot. I just renamed the Partido Unitario (which is in VIP reactionary). So there are no Liberals supporting a King in this Argentina.
Does anyone know how argentine sailing ships were named?
Could anyone please translate the spanish sentence on the buttom of the newspaper into english?
And I do my very best for Argentina.Garra-Ush: I'm planning to conquer the world since I attended primary school.
Just to have something interesting to do in math lessons. There will be conquest in the future. I'm jsut thinking about the Mars I plan to take southern Bolivia as spoils of war but haven't played any further.
el basto: exactly
Congo: You'll get your war against Paraguay don't hurry
. I'm trying not to think about what you have meant with "germany of southern america".I know that the UCR were no royalists but the original event I've created didn't work the way I wanted (the Partido Real couldn't be waken) so I had to take another party just to get the screenshot. I just renamed the Partido Unitario (which is in VIP reactionary). So there are no Liberals supporting a King in this Argentina.
Does anyone know how argentine sailing ships were named?
Could anyone please translate the spanish sentence on the buttom of the newspaper into english?
A complete translation would be: On December the 18th, Argentinean troops successfully stormed Antofagasta’s port.
A more literal but nevertheless less adequate translation would be: On December the 18th Argentinean troops took by assault the port of Antofagasta.
Great looking AAR so far. There aren’t many successful nor completed Argentinean AARs (in any Paradox game).
A more literal but nevertheless less adequate translation would be: On December the 18th Argentinean troops took by assault the port of Antofagasta.
Great looking AAR so far. There aren’t many successful nor completed Argentinean AARs (in any Paradox game).
Normally Argentine ships are called: San Martin, Libertad, Belgrano, Buenos Aires, La Plata, Patagonia, Santa Maria, etc.