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You failed to update till the deadline, but at least you came and explained yourself, thank you for that.
I am not eager to give out negative points, and i still want this to be a fun experience for everyone.
And i know, real life is more important than this.
So i extend the deadline for you to bring your update till the 10th November 2010.
Please see that you get your update till then,
or you will get -20 points substracted from your points total.
You have still time till the 15th November to bring your 3 missing chapters,
if you fail to bring the 5 chapters necessary for the contest you will get
another -20 points substracted from your total score for every missing chapter.
Chapter 3 1853-1859: Road to War
Once again, Venice had shown itself as a dominant power in Europe, becoming one of the most powerful nations in the world. The expansionist dominated council, knowing that they would have to wait a few years before taking more territory decided that the best way to expand the ever aging Venetian Navy would be to begin research on new technology's for their beloved navy
In the mean time, the Royal Navy was expanded with another Man O War and more frigates, three more transport groups were created to allow for greater naval invasions in the future.
The Royal Navy of Venice
Looking at the world stage, The Swedish, a former world power who lost their status to the Great Venice had just been defeated yet again, at the hands of the British Losing the majority of their land.
The new borders of Sweden
A few years pass, and Venice waits patiently, The British and Russians grab some land in china and Mongolia respectively and it is almost the Venetian turn to expand its holdings. Breakthroughs are made and Steamer Ships are now available to the Venetian peoples.
Almost immediately the Council orders the creation of a new Steamer Shipyard in Sicily as the old clipper shipyard has became a drain on the venetian economy and the switch is almost inevitable anyway.
On March 17th 1858 the Venetian council gathered, the next target for the growing Venetian Empire was to be decided. it was almost unanimous that the Libyan coast currently held by the Ottoman Empire was perfect as it allowed Venice future access to the African lands.
There were problems however, the Ottoman Empire was no pushover, more then a match for the Venetians, they were already allied with the Spanish, and the Austrians! a invasion let alone a defense would be too much for the small Venetian army. The Venetian Council decided to seek an alliance with Austria to keep them out of any eventual war with the Ottoman Empire.
The Spanish however posed a different problem, they themselves have been considered a target for Venice and perhaps if The Venetians waited even longer they could take not only the Libyan coast but Catalonia as well! however there was much doubt as too whether the Venetians could handle both at once, or if they could handle one by itself!
Regardless of this a request was sent to the Austrians for an Alliance, despite the Venetian split with Austria years ago the two peoples kept in good relations.
A few days later the diplomat returned with good news, the Austrians had signed the alliance and the Venetian people had a powerful ally, albeit a former enemy, This was good news to the Venetian Council, as the Austrians would be reluctant to join in war against Venice should the invasion happen.
On January 18th plans were drawn up in the Venetian Council House of the future invasion of the Libyan coast and the Defense plans in the eastern Mediterranean.
Crude Defense Plan
The Royal Navy would move to engage the Ottoman's Fleet near Greece, While the garrison forces in Occupied Greece and Dumyat would dig in, And for safety the Second Army will be transferred to Dumyat to assist the smaller Dumyat garrison. This may not be necessary as the Ottoman Empire would have to get Military access to get to the Venetian Lands.
The Libyan Coast Invasion Plans
to kick off the war the Libyan Coast shall be invaded by both the First army and Third army at the same time, The First Army will block any reinforcing army if any from Tripoli, While the third army will occupy the Coast.
Shortly after the plans were drawn up, A report came in that the Papal States in the South had removed from the French "Sphere of Influence" and were slowly aligning themselves with Venice! If Venice was to wait longer for their war, The Papal States would prove to be an excellent ally in war,
And another report came in, it turns out the Ottoman Empire had lost the Austrians as an Ally, the reasons themselves are unknown but the Venetian Council was delighted, not only would this mean that Austrian intervention was not going to happen, but that the Austrians could be an ally against the Ottoman Empire, and with that the War would be over before next winter.
The Venetian people were at a crossroads, on one hand a quick war right now would make sure the ottomans do not gain any more allies.
On the other hand, The venetian navy is small, The Ottoman Navy may be too much, and waiting will allow the Papal States to join at the start of the war as they are not currently in the Venetian Sphere of Influence. however the Ottoman Empire may find a stronger ally
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I was hoping to have more action in this update but truly could not decide if i wanted to go to war right then or bide for time, any suggestions?
Also Thank you Alexspeed for allowing me more time!
Once again, Venice had shown itself as a dominant power in Europe, becoming one of the most powerful nations in the world. The expansionist dominated council, knowing that they would have to wait a few years before taking more territory decided that the best way to expand the ever aging Venetian Navy would be to begin research on new technology's for their beloved navy
In the mean time, the Royal Navy was expanded with another Man O War and more frigates, three more transport groups were created to allow for greater naval invasions in the future.
The Royal Navy of Venice
Looking at the world stage, The Swedish, a former world power who lost their status to the Great Venice had just been defeated yet again, at the hands of the British Losing the majority of their land.
The new borders of Sweden
A few years pass, and Venice waits patiently, The British and Russians grab some land in china and Mongolia respectively and it is almost the Venetian turn to expand its holdings. Breakthroughs are made and Steamer Ships are now available to the Venetian peoples.
Almost immediately the Council orders the creation of a new Steamer Shipyard in Sicily as the old clipper shipyard has became a drain on the venetian economy and the switch is almost inevitable anyway.
On March 17th 1858 the Venetian council gathered, the next target for the growing Venetian Empire was to be decided. it was almost unanimous that the Libyan coast currently held by the Ottoman Empire was perfect as it allowed Venice future access to the African lands.
There were problems however, the Ottoman Empire was no pushover, more then a match for the Venetians, they were already allied with the Spanish, and the Austrians! a invasion let alone a defense would be too much for the small Venetian army. The Venetian Council decided to seek an alliance with Austria to keep them out of any eventual war with the Ottoman Empire.
The Spanish however posed a different problem, they themselves have been considered a target for Venice and perhaps if The Venetians waited even longer they could take not only the Libyan coast but Catalonia as well! however there was much doubt as too whether the Venetians could handle both at once, or if they could handle one by itself!
Regardless of this a request was sent to the Austrians for an Alliance, despite the Venetian split with Austria years ago the two peoples kept in good relations.
A few days later the diplomat returned with good news, the Austrians had signed the alliance and the Venetian people had a powerful ally, albeit a former enemy, This was good news to the Venetian Council, as the Austrians would be reluctant to join in war against Venice should the invasion happen.
On January 18th plans were drawn up in the Venetian Council House of the future invasion of the Libyan coast and the Defense plans in the eastern Mediterranean.
Crude Defense Plan
The Royal Navy would move to engage the Ottoman's Fleet near Greece, While the garrison forces in Occupied Greece and Dumyat would dig in, And for safety the Second Army will be transferred to Dumyat to assist the smaller Dumyat garrison. This may not be necessary as the Ottoman Empire would have to get Military access to get to the Venetian Lands.
The Libyan Coast Invasion Plans
to kick off the war the Libyan Coast shall be invaded by both the First army and Third army at the same time, The First Army will block any reinforcing army if any from Tripoli, While the third army will occupy the Coast.
Shortly after the plans were drawn up, A report came in that the Papal States in the South had removed from the French "Sphere of Influence" and were slowly aligning themselves with Venice! If Venice was to wait longer for their war, The Papal States would prove to be an excellent ally in war,
And another report came in, it turns out the Ottoman Empire had lost the Austrians as an Ally, the reasons themselves are unknown but the Venetian Council was delighted, not only would this mean that Austrian intervention was not going to happen, but that the Austrians could be an ally against the Ottoman Empire, and with that the War would be over before next winter.
The Venetian people were at a crossroads, on one hand a quick war right now would make sure the ottomans do not gain any more allies.
On the other hand, The venetian navy is small, The Ottoman Navy may be too much, and waiting will allow the Papal States to join at the start of the war as they are not currently in the Venetian Sphere of Influence. however the Ottoman Empire may find a stronger ally
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I was hoping to have more action in this update but truly could not decide if i wanted to go to war right then or bide for time, any suggestions?
Also Thank you Alexspeed for allowing me more time!
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Great to see an update here, and its a good one!
Thank you Twichy_boy, glad you made it in time.
Now only 2 more updates to get enough for the contest!
Thank you Twichy_boy, glad you made it in time.
Now only 2 more updates to get enough for the contest!
I'd go for it while you have the Austrians and they don't. If the Spanish have a sizable navy, then I'd wait.
Yeah, go for it whenever you can, the game is too short to miss out on conquering chances
Chapter 4 1859-1863: War of the Mediterranean
After a few days of deliberation, The Venetian Council sent out the Royal Navy to scan the Spanish and Ottoman coasts to find their navy's and estimate their sizes, It was imperative that the Venetian Navy be active at all times in a war with the Ottoman Empire to prevent the Ottoman's superior numbers from reaching the Venetian holdings.
December 22th 1859 The Royal Navy's scouting reports came into the Venetian Councils possession and after looking them over. The Spanish fleet consisted of 13 frigates and a transport while the Ottoman Fleet consisted of 5 frigates, 1 Man o war and 3 transports. The Spanish Fleet was spotted in Santander, and the Ottoman Fleet was spotted in Istanbul. The head of the Venetian Navy called for the construction of two more Man O wars to add to the royal navy. Despite the Spanish Fleets numbers, it lacks the Capital Ships that the Venetian Navy enjoys, and as for the Ottoman Navy, we have one more Man o War then they do.
Later that month, reports that the Papal States economy and culture was almost completely dominated by Venice, and on December 28th Venice and the Papal States signed a military alliance, this gave the Council the confidence that war with the Ottoman's would be winnable, the Council ordered the Venetian generals to make preparations for war.
January 10th 1860, The Venetian Council met to discuss a latest development, the Austrians had resigned their alliance with the Ottomans, it was unknown why it was broken in the first place but it threatened to delay the war. It would only be a few days before the transport fleets would leave from Venice with the First and Second armies. The Royal navy had already been sent out to Corinth, to await orders to sail to Istanbul and engage the Ottoman Navy when war was declared.
After much deliberation, the Venetian Council took a risk and ordered the Invasion Fleets to be sent to the Libyan coast and the Royal Navy to Istanbul. And on February 16th 1860 Venice Declared war on the Ottoman Empire demanding the Libyan Coast.
February 17th was a day where the entire Venetian Council were basically holding their breath. The Council was waiting reports from Spain and Austria, it was the first day of the war that was the most intense. should Spain or Austria honor their alliance, it could mean the end of the Venetian Empire. And late that night, It was discovered that the Ottoman Empire was betrayed by both nations. The symbolic war of the Mediterranean had begun
Interestingly, although the Austrians had broken their alliance with the Ottomans, and the Venetians had not called them to war the Austrians canceled their alliance with Venice.
The Invasion of Libyan begun on March 9th. With Venetian and Papal Soldiers landing along Libyan and Tripoli meeting absolutely no resistance.
March 9th 1960: Invasion of the Libyan Coast
On the same day the Venetian Royal Fleet engaged the Ottoman Fleet in the Sea of Marmara.
The Battle for the Sea of Marmara
The two admirals would skirmish with each other for over a month, the outgunned Ottoman Fleet maneuvered to avoid losing their fleet, however the Venetian Fleet was too much for them and on April 22nd, the Ottoman Navy sailed back to port in disarray avoiding complete destruction.
The aftermath of the Battle
Although the Royal Fleet lost no ships in the battle, a few of the ships were badly damaged and the Admiral ordered the damaged ships to sail to Crete for repairs while the main fleet remained blockading Istanbul. It was imperative that the Sea of Marmara remained in Venetian control to prevent the remainder of the Ottoman Fleet from meeting any other Ottoman transports fleets.
A few months would pass uneventfully, the occupation of the Libyan Coast and Tripoli continued and the damaged half of the Royal Navy being repaired, a small Papal Fleet intercepted and engages a small Ottoman transport fleet right outside of Crete. The acting admiral of the damaged Royal Fleet probably seeking personal glory sailed out of Crete with his small fleet and helped the two Papal Frigates sink the Ottoman ships.
July 28th: Luigi engages the Ottoman transports
The war seemed to be in a lull, the Venetian Armies had had no engagements, the occupation of Libyan was almost complete and the Royal Navy had simply been holding position. The Venetian Council was confused, truly the Great Ottoman Empire could put up a better fight then this. The Council ordered the Transport Fleets to sail around the coasts of the Ottomans to see what their armies were doing.
On November 14th the Scouting reports came in, the Venetian Council was caught completely off guard.
The powerful Ottoman economy was entirely re-geared and focused on building a massive navy, each port on the Ottoman Coast had produced a Frigate and if they were given the chance to regroup and organize they would be more then enough to destroy the Royal Navy.
The Venetian Council decided that Venice needed to step up its effort and end the war as fast as possible. The First and Third Armies, who had just finished occupying the Libyan coast were sent to the Ottoman coast. The Third Army was sent to occupy the Island of Cyprus and the First army to occupy some islands off the coast of Anatolia.
December 29th 1860: the Invasion of the Dodecanese
The Venetian Council also ordered the construction of another fleet, this one a little larger then the current Royal Fleet.
Half a year would pass as the Venetian Troops marched unopposed through the Ottoman isles, The Ottoman ships in port would be too afraid to leave and take on the Venetian Fleet. The Venetian Council became complacent, the Ottoman Empire had launched no attacks and its only fleet and transports were sunk.
However its complacency would prove to be a great mistake. In june of 1861 An Ottoman army marched across Austria with a treaty that gave them military access to their land, and in July the Ottoman Army had marched across the Austrian-Venetian border overwhelming the outnumbered garrison.
Farmers were quickly mobilized in Venice and the Venetian Council ordered reinforcements back to Venice quickly. The unorganized defenders gathered in the City of Venice, and fought the Ottoman invaders.
The Venetian Front
Battle of Venice August 7th
The Defenders were overwhelmed and the Ottomans took the City. The Venetian Council was relocated to Gorizia, however, the Ottomans marched straight through the city, ignoring Venice and marching into the Papal States! The Ottoman Army encountered no resistance as it marched straight to Rome. As soon as the Ottoman Troops walked into Rome the Papal states signed a white peace, leaving Venice to fight alone against the Ottomans.
This Ottoman victory in Venice would be short lived however, Transports holding the Dumyat Garrison and the Sardinia Garrison arrived in Venice and the two generals organized a counter attack, engaging the Ottoman Army in Udine
Aftermath of the Battle of Udine
On the Ottoman Front, the Third army had just finished occupying the Isle of Cyprus,
Only a few days later the Ottomans Venetian campaign would be brought to a end, the small Ottoman Army that took Padua was crushed and the Venetian Armies engaged the survivors of the main Ottoman Army in Treviso, winning the battle easily.
The Ottoman Army would attempt to retreat across Austria. The Venetian Council was furious at the Austrians, accusing them to be assisting the Ottoman Empire and costing the lives of Venetian Troops. The Council sent a message to Austria demanding military access so the Venetian Army could cut off the Ottoman Army survivors. The Austrians agreed, and in March 1862 the Venetian Armies out-maneuvered the Ottoman Army and engaged them in Salzburg
March 12 1862: Battle of Salzbug
The Venetian Council decided the war had gone on long enough and needed to make a bolder move. An invasion of the Ottoman mainland may be the only way to end the war in the Venetians favor. The main question of the war was, if the Ottomans had military access with Austria, then where was their main army? The Venetian Council theorized that their main army was stuck unable to reach Europe due to the Venetian blockade.
Putting their theory to the test, an invasion was called, an invasion of Istanbul. 18 thousand Troops were gathered and together they invaded the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
November 20th 1862: Venetian Troops land in Istanbul
On January 1st 1863 A message was given to the Venetian Council from the Ottoman Empire detailing their surrender of the Libyan Coast to the Great Venetian Empire.
The War of the Mediterranean was over and Venice was the victor. The Venetian Navy was the linchpin of the Venetian war effort over doubling in size during the war.
The Royal Venetian Navy
Empire of Venice, January 18th 1863
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Glad to get that done, Twas an interesting war, sorry for making it so image heavy i considered splitting this into two chapters but i didn't think it would be worth it so i just decided to make it a long chapter
After a few days of deliberation, The Venetian Council sent out the Royal Navy to scan the Spanish and Ottoman coasts to find their navy's and estimate their sizes, It was imperative that the Venetian Navy be active at all times in a war with the Ottoman Empire to prevent the Ottoman's superior numbers from reaching the Venetian holdings.
December 22th 1859 The Royal Navy's scouting reports came into the Venetian Councils possession and after looking them over. The Spanish fleet consisted of 13 frigates and a transport while the Ottoman Fleet consisted of 5 frigates, 1 Man o war and 3 transports. The Spanish Fleet was spotted in Santander, and the Ottoman Fleet was spotted in Istanbul. The head of the Venetian Navy called for the construction of two more Man O wars to add to the royal navy. Despite the Spanish Fleets numbers, it lacks the Capital Ships that the Venetian Navy enjoys, and as for the Ottoman Navy, we have one more Man o War then they do.
Later that month, reports that the Papal States economy and culture was almost completely dominated by Venice, and on December 28th Venice and the Papal States signed a military alliance, this gave the Council the confidence that war with the Ottoman's would be winnable, the Council ordered the Venetian generals to make preparations for war.
January 10th 1860, The Venetian Council met to discuss a latest development, the Austrians had resigned their alliance with the Ottomans, it was unknown why it was broken in the first place but it threatened to delay the war. It would only be a few days before the transport fleets would leave from Venice with the First and Second armies. The Royal navy had already been sent out to Corinth, to await orders to sail to Istanbul and engage the Ottoman Navy when war was declared.
After much deliberation, the Venetian Council took a risk and ordered the Invasion Fleets to be sent to the Libyan coast and the Royal Navy to Istanbul. And on February 16th 1860 Venice Declared war on the Ottoman Empire demanding the Libyan Coast.
February 17th was a day where the entire Venetian Council were basically holding their breath. The Council was waiting reports from Spain and Austria, it was the first day of the war that was the most intense. should Spain or Austria honor their alliance, it could mean the end of the Venetian Empire. And late that night, It was discovered that the Ottoman Empire was betrayed by both nations. The symbolic war of the Mediterranean had begun
Interestingly, although the Austrians had broken their alliance with the Ottomans, and the Venetians had not called them to war the Austrians canceled their alliance with Venice.
The Invasion of Libyan begun on March 9th. With Venetian and Papal Soldiers landing along Libyan and Tripoli meeting absolutely no resistance.
March 9th 1960: Invasion of the Libyan Coast
On the same day the Venetian Royal Fleet engaged the Ottoman Fleet in the Sea of Marmara.
The Battle for the Sea of Marmara
The two admirals would skirmish with each other for over a month, the outgunned Ottoman Fleet maneuvered to avoid losing their fleet, however the Venetian Fleet was too much for them and on April 22nd, the Ottoman Navy sailed back to port in disarray avoiding complete destruction.
The aftermath of the Battle
Although the Royal Fleet lost no ships in the battle, a few of the ships were badly damaged and the Admiral ordered the damaged ships to sail to Crete for repairs while the main fleet remained blockading Istanbul. It was imperative that the Sea of Marmara remained in Venetian control to prevent the remainder of the Ottoman Fleet from meeting any other Ottoman transports fleets.
A few months would pass uneventfully, the occupation of the Libyan Coast and Tripoli continued and the damaged half of the Royal Navy being repaired, a small Papal Fleet intercepted and engages a small Ottoman transport fleet right outside of Crete. The acting admiral of the damaged Royal Fleet probably seeking personal glory sailed out of Crete with his small fleet and helped the two Papal Frigates sink the Ottoman ships.
July 28th: Luigi engages the Ottoman transports
The war seemed to be in a lull, the Venetian Armies had had no engagements, the occupation of Libyan was almost complete and the Royal Navy had simply been holding position. The Venetian Council was confused, truly the Great Ottoman Empire could put up a better fight then this. The Council ordered the Transport Fleets to sail around the coasts of the Ottomans to see what their armies were doing.
On November 14th the Scouting reports came in, the Venetian Council was caught completely off guard.
The powerful Ottoman economy was entirely re-geared and focused on building a massive navy, each port on the Ottoman Coast had produced a Frigate and if they were given the chance to regroup and organize they would be more then enough to destroy the Royal Navy.
The Venetian Council decided that Venice needed to step up its effort and end the war as fast as possible. The First and Third Armies, who had just finished occupying the Libyan coast were sent to the Ottoman coast. The Third Army was sent to occupy the Island of Cyprus and the First army to occupy some islands off the coast of Anatolia.
December 29th 1860: the Invasion of the Dodecanese
The Venetian Council also ordered the construction of another fleet, this one a little larger then the current Royal Fleet.
Half a year would pass as the Venetian Troops marched unopposed through the Ottoman isles, The Ottoman ships in port would be too afraid to leave and take on the Venetian Fleet. The Venetian Council became complacent, the Ottoman Empire had launched no attacks and its only fleet and transports were sunk.
However its complacency would prove to be a great mistake. In june of 1861 An Ottoman army marched across Austria with a treaty that gave them military access to their land, and in July the Ottoman Army had marched across the Austrian-Venetian border overwhelming the outnumbered garrison.
Farmers were quickly mobilized in Venice and the Venetian Council ordered reinforcements back to Venice quickly. The unorganized defenders gathered in the City of Venice, and fought the Ottoman invaders.
The Venetian Front
Battle of Venice August 7th
The Defenders were overwhelmed and the Ottomans took the City. The Venetian Council was relocated to Gorizia, however, the Ottomans marched straight through the city, ignoring Venice and marching into the Papal States! The Ottoman Army encountered no resistance as it marched straight to Rome. As soon as the Ottoman Troops walked into Rome the Papal states signed a white peace, leaving Venice to fight alone against the Ottomans.
This Ottoman victory in Venice would be short lived however, Transports holding the Dumyat Garrison and the Sardinia Garrison arrived in Venice and the two generals organized a counter attack, engaging the Ottoman Army in Udine
Aftermath of the Battle of Udine
On the Ottoman Front, the Third army had just finished occupying the Isle of Cyprus,
Only a few days later the Ottomans Venetian campaign would be brought to a end, the small Ottoman Army that took Padua was crushed and the Venetian Armies engaged the survivors of the main Ottoman Army in Treviso, winning the battle easily.
The Ottoman Army would attempt to retreat across Austria. The Venetian Council was furious at the Austrians, accusing them to be assisting the Ottoman Empire and costing the lives of Venetian Troops. The Council sent a message to Austria demanding military access so the Venetian Army could cut off the Ottoman Army survivors. The Austrians agreed, and in March 1862 the Venetian Armies out-maneuvered the Ottoman Army and engaged them in Salzburg
March 12 1862: Battle of Salzbug
The Venetian Council decided the war had gone on long enough and needed to make a bolder move. An invasion of the Ottoman mainland may be the only way to end the war in the Venetians favor. The main question of the war was, if the Ottomans had military access with Austria, then where was their main army? The Venetian Council theorized that their main army was stuck unable to reach Europe due to the Venetian blockade.
Putting their theory to the test, an invasion was called, an invasion of Istanbul. 18 thousand Troops were gathered and together they invaded the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
November 20th 1862: Venetian Troops land in Istanbul
On January 1st 1863 A message was given to the Venetian Council from the Ottoman Empire detailing their surrender of the Libyan Coast to the Great Venetian Empire.
The War of the Mediterranean was over and Venice was the victor. The Venetian Navy was the linchpin of the Venetian war effort over doubling in size during the war.
The Royal Venetian Navy
Empire of Venice, January 18th 1863
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Glad to get that done, Twas an interesting war, sorry for making it so image heavy i considered splitting this into two chapters but i didn't think it would be worth it so i just decided to make it a long chapter
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Thank you for your Chapter 4, one more and you are set for the contest!
A very interesting update, congratulations for winning what deffinatly wasnt an easy war!
Altough i enjoy your pictures a lot, the ammount is simply too much.
Please reduce it to a level thats more fitting to the contest guidelines.
It dosent have to be 10, but 23 is simply too many, not only for the contest but also for the forum rules.
I would simply merge some of the battle and event screens with
some of the map images to reduce them (just a suggestion of course).
Also the one image above:
All edits necessary to bring this chapter into the contest guidelines are hereby granted.
Besides that i really liked it, please keep up the good work!
I hope to see a chapter 5 before the contest finishes
A very interesting update, congratulations for winning what deffinatly wasnt an easy war!
Altough i enjoy your pictures a lot, the ammount is simply too much.
Please reduce it to a level thats more fitting to the contest guidelines.
It dosent have to be 10, but 23 is simply too many, not only for the contest but also for the forum rules.
I would simply merge some of the battle and event screens with
some of the map images to reduce them (just a suggestion of course).
Also the one image above:
seems to be mislinked.
All edits necessary to bring this chapter into the contest guidelines are hereby granted.
Besides that i really liked it, please keep up the good work!
I hope to see a chapter 5 before the contest finishes
Yeah I figured it be too many pictures, I was too F11 happy,
I cut them down to just 15 pictures does that work better?
I cut them down to just 15 pictures does that work better?
Yeah I figured it be too many pictures, I was too F11 happy,
I cut them down to just 15 pictures does that work better?
Well done, 15 is fine for this update. Thank you for reducing them
I am looking forward to chapter 5!
Chapter 5 1863-1870: Drowning in the Mediterranean
The Venetian people and the Council had gotten into a routine, after making a conquest such as they just did, they would wait things out, improving the economy and Industry of Venice while waiting to spread its wings once again over the Mediterranean. The Venetian Industry was a powerful one, although no where on the scale of the so called "Big 6" industry's
With the invention of steam ships, the Venetian Council considered the affects of the added speed of a steamer transport fleet in the Mediterranean and ordered the second clipper transport fleet to be scuttled and the production of a fleet of Six Steam Transport Groups.
While the year would be uneventful on the Venetian Front. On the worlds stage things were interesting. The British's unrelenting conquest of both China and Sweden further increased the great empires power. The poor swedes, once a world power lose the Ostlandet furthering their fall.
October 5th 1867 The Austrians declared war on the North German Federation while the German Federation was already in war with the French, the Netherlands would quickly follow suit and also declare war on the Germans.
The Council would gather to discuss the further expansion of the Venetian Empire. There was two potential targets. The Adriatic coast of the Kingdom of Naples and Lombardia. Lombardy a friendly land to the Venetian people was an obvious choice, however over the years the Austrians had been a friend to Venice and were quite powerful. The Kingdom of Naples (Former Two-Sicilies) had a strong industrial base and a lot of people which would make great solders for the Empire.
The Decision was Naples. The strategy of war was simple attack from the Papal States and use a brute force method. this was a change from normal Venetian tactics but it was presumed that the kingdom of Naples was without a large standing army and attacking fast would overwhelm any mobilized reserves.
Future Naples Campaign
With the invasion in the preparation stages the Venetian Armies were awaiting orders in the Papal States. but in a day that would be forever remembered by the Venetian people that what they had worked so hard far would be put in danger of collapse, A small Ottoman fleet was spotted off the coast of Crete, January 31st 1869 The Ottoman Empire declared war on Venice for the Libyan Coast.
The Ottoman Empire wasted no time, A large 19 thousand strong army started marching across Austria, and a smaller Ottoman army Landed on Crete. The Royal Navy was scrambled. The 1st Fleet was sent to Istanbul to find the Ottoman Main fleet. 2nd Fleet sunk the Ottoman Invasion Fleet.
On April 2nd the 1st Fleet located the Ottoman Fleet. And to the Venetian Admirals surprise the Ottoman Fleet was rather powerful!
April 2nd 1869 Battle for the Sea of Marmara
The 2nd Fleet was quickly summoned to the battle to help the 1st Fleet destroy the Ottoman Navy.
The costly victory in Marmara
The Venetian Council was in disarray they were not expecting Ottoman retaliation this quickly. Crete was quickly dispelled of the Ottoman Army, but the Venetian Council wanted the war over quickly so that they could attack the Kingdom of Naples. The Venetian Council, ignoring the protests of the Military Advisers called for 2nd and 3rd armies to land in Istanbul and take the capital. On June 5th the two armies made landfall in Istanbul and set up defenses for the larger Ottoman armies.
The Ottoman Army that marched to Venice turned around when they heard the news marching all the way back across Austria to meet the Venetians in combat in Istanbul. August 25th the Ottoman Army engaged the Venetian Army in Istanbul. the outnumbered Venetians dug in and prepared for battle.
September 7th 1869: Battle of Istanbul rages on
The Battle would turn sour for the Venetians, the Ottoman attackers proved more then a match for the Venetian Armies. Avoiding complete destruction of the 2nd and 3rd Armies a retreat was ordered in the beginning of October to the boats. The defeat was costly and the Venetian Council was in for a hell of a turn. On October 7th 1869, The Kingdom of Naples declared war on Venice for Sicily.
The situation was deteriorating. The only armies in full strength were garrisons on different isles. the 1st army of 9000 was the only Army in Venice, The First and Second Fleet were badly damaged. The Kingdom of Naples Mobilized a huge army which was beginning to march into Rome itself. the Papal Army was in Tripoli unable to assist the Venetians hold the Papal States.
The Venetian Council ordered the 2nd and 3rd Armies return immediately to Venice to be returned to full strength. and on the 24th of October the Venetian Council Mobilized the farmers of Venice.
The 1st Army was sent to try to stave off the Naples Armies from all of The Papal States, and hold off an Invasion of Venice itself. on November 1st, 1st Army completely outnumbered engaged the Kingdom of Naples Army in Perugia.
Battle of Perugia
The Kingdom of Naples army was a disorganized mess and retreated back into Naples. the Venetian Victory would be short lived however. On December 18th the Sicilian Garrison would be overwhelmed in Messina and the isle of Sicily would be open for the kingdom of Naples.
The Occupation of Venetian Sicily
Things would only get worse. The Armies of Venice and Naples Clashed once again in Perugia this time both nations throwing the bulk of their armies at each other. The Venetians outnumbered fought with tenacity but it proved futile and the retreat was sounded to cut losses.
The Second battle of Perugia would signal a mass Venetian retreat to Ravenna
The Situation in Italy got worse unfortunately as the large Ottoman Army would arrive in Venice. the Venetian Council ordered the 2nd and 3rd armies to set up a line and await the Invaders.
March 22 1870 The Italian Front
The Venetian Council Desperate for results, ordered the 12 thousand strong Dumyat Garrison to be relocated to Sicily in an attempt to hold on the island. The plan proved to be a bad one and the Naples army would over them as well,
The disastrous defeat at Catania
The Dumyat Garrison would be ordered to abandon Sicily and return to Venice to mount a better resistance to the Invaders.
Things looked grim for Venice and her allies. The Kingdom of Naples expanded the war by demanding part of the Papal States. Is this how things would end for the Great Venetian Empire? would its rampant expansionism be its undoing? The Venetian Council had not slept in 2 days, The council was urged to relocate to Crete, Where the only standing part of the Venetian Military, her navy, could protect them, they refused they would not abandon their fair city or her lands.
A well dressed man, entered the Council Hall. Undeterred by tired looks of the Councilmen he spoke in his native language. When the Venetian Council men started to call for a translator, the diplomat shook his head and raised his hand. And placed a sheet of paper on the table of the Council Hall. The Venetian Council men, in silence read the paper.
The Venetian people and the Council had gotten into a routine, after making a conquest such as they just did, they would wait things out, improving the economy and Industry of Venice while waiting to spread its wings once again over the Mediterranean. The Venetian Industry was a powerful one, although no where on the scale of the so called "Big 6" industry's
With the invention of steam ships, the Venetian Council considered the affects of the added speed of a steamer transport fleet in the Mediterranean and ordered the second clipper transport fleet to be scuttled and the production of a fleet of Six Steam Transport Groups.
While the year would be uneventful on the Venetian Front. On the worlds stage things were interesting. The British's unrelenting conquest of both China and Sweden further increased the great empires power. The poor swedes, once a world power lose the Ostlandet furthering their fall.
October 5th 1867 The Austrians declared war on the North German Federation while the German Federation was already in war with the French, the Netherlands would quickly follow suit and also declare war on the Germans.
The Council would gather to discuss the further expansion of the Venetian Empire. There was two potential targets. The Adriatic coast of the Kingdom of Naples and Lombardia. Lombardy a friendly land to the Venetian people was an obvious choice, however over the years the Austrians had been a friend to Venice and were quite powerful. The Kingdom of Naples (Former Two-Sicilies) had a strong industrial base and a lot of people which would make great solders for the Empire.
The Decision was Naples. The strategy of war was simple attack from the Papal States and use a brute force method. this was a change from normal Venetian tactics but it was presumed that the kingdom of Naples was without a large standing army and attacking fast would overwhelm any mobilized reserves.
Future Naples Campaign
With the invasion in the preparation stages the Venetian Armies were awaiting orders in the Papal States. but in a day that would be forever remembered by the Venetian people that what they had worked so hard far would be put in danger of collapse, A small Ottoman fleet was spotted off the coast of Crete, January 31st 1869 The Ottoman Empire declared war on Venice for the Libyan Coast.
The Ottoman Empire wasted no time, A large 19 thousand strong army started marching across Austria, and a smaller Ottoman army Landed on Crete. The Royal Navy was scrambled. The 1st Fleet was sent to Istanbul to find the Ottoman Main fleet. 2nd Fleet sunk the Ottoman Invasion Fleet.
On April 2nd the 1st Fleet located the Ottoman Fleet. And to the Venetian Admirals surprise the Ottoman Fleet was rather powerful!
April 2nd 1869 Battle for the Sea of Marmara
The 2nd Fleet was quickly summoned to the battle to help the 1st Fleet destroy the Ottoman Navy.
The costly victory in Marmara
The Venetian Council was in disarray they were not expecting Ottoman retaliation this quickly. Crete was quickly dispelled of the Ottoman Army, but the Venetian Council wanted the war over quickly so that they could attack the Kingdom of Naples. The Venetian Council, ignoring the protests of the Military Advisers called for 2nd and 3rd armies to land in Istanbul and take the capital. On June 5th the two armies made landfall in Istanbul and set up defenses for the larger Ottoman armies.
The Ottoman Army that marched to Venice turned around when they heard the news marching all the way back across Austria to meet the Venetians in combat in Istanbul. August 25th the Ottoman Army engaged the Venetian Army in Istanbul. the outnumbered Venetians dug in and prepared for battle.
September 7th 1869: Battle of Istanbul rages on
The Battle would turn sour for the Venetians, the Ottoman attackers proved more then a match for the Venetian Armies. Avoiding complete destruction of the 2nd and 3rd Armies a retreat was ordered in the beginning of October to the boats. The defeat was costly and the Venetian Council was in for a hell of a turn. On October 7th 1869, The Kingdom of Naples declared war on Venice for Sicily.
The situation was deteriorating. The only armies in full strength were garrisons on different isles. the 1st army of 9000 was the only Army in Venice, The First and Second Fleet were badly damaged. The Kingdom of Naples Mobilized a huge army which was beginning to march into Rome itself. the Papal Army was in Tripoli unable to assist the Venetians hold the Papal States.
The Venetian Council ordered the 2nd and 3rd Armies return immediately to Venice to be returned to full strength. and on the 24th of October the Venetian Council Mobilized the farmers of Venice.
The 1st Army was sent to try to stave off the Naples Armies from all of The Papal States, and hold off an Invasion of Venice itself. on November 1st, 1st Army completely outnumbered engaged the Kingdom of Naples Army in Perugia.
Battle of Perugia
The Kingdom of Naples army was a disorganized mess and retreated back into Naples. the Venetian Victory would be short lived however. On December 18th the Sicilian Garrison would be overwhelmed in Messina and the isle of Sicily would be open for the kingdom of Naples.
The Occupation of Venetian Sicily
Things would only get worse. The Armies of Venice and Naples Clashed once again in Perugia this time both nations throwing the bulk of their armies at each other. The Venetians outnumbered fought with tenacity but it proved futile and the retreat was sounded to cut losses.
The Second battle of Perugia would signal a mass Venetian retreat to Ravenna
The Situation in Italy got worse unfortunately as the large Ottoman Army would arrive in Venice. the Venetian Council ordered the 2nd and 3rd armies to set up a line and await the Invaders.
March 22 1870 The Italian Front
The Venetian Council Desperate for results, ordered the 12 thousand strong Dumyat Garrison to be relocated to Sicily in an attempt to hold on the island. The plan proved to be a bad one and the Naples army would over them as well,
The disastrous defeat at Catania
The Dumyat Garrison would be ordered to abandon Sicily and return to Venice to mount a better resistance to the Invaders.
Things looked grim for Venice and her allies. The Kingdom of Naples expanded the war by demanding part of the Papal States. Is this how things would end for the Great Venetian Empire? would its rampant expansionism be its undoing? The Venetian Council had not slept in 2 days, The council was urged to relocate to Crete, Where the only standing part of the Venetian Military, her navy, could protect them, they refused they would not abandon their fair city or her lands.
A well dressed man, entered the Council Hall. Undeterred by tired looks of the Councilmen he spoke in his native language. When the Venetian Council men started to call for a translator, the diplomat shook his head and raised his hand. And placed a sheet of paper on the table of the Council Hall. The Venetian Council men, in silence read the paper.
Ladies and Gentleman, *that* is a cliffhanger. Or perhaps the cavalry arriving in full force? That also might qualify as one of the most cool things I've seen happen. Of course, even with such a strong friend, this is far from over. May the armies of France arrive to stem the tides of war, and the brave (and sleepless) council get a reprieve.
Chapter 5! Finally its there and you are set for the contest with it, i am happy to see it
And it was a very good chapter! Truly a cliffhanger like Communitarian said,
hopefully with the help of the french you will be able to succeed in what looked like the dawn of the venetian empire.
Good luck in your war, i hope to read many more chapters!
And it was a very good chapter! Truly a cliffhanger like Communitarian said,
hopefully with the help of the french you will be able to succeed in what looked like the dawn of the venetian empire.
Good luck in your war, i hope to read many more chapters!
Chapter 6 1870-1871: Boots Across Italy
The Venetian Council was in uproar, the French diplomat was sent back to France with the offer of military access through Venice. Two months past as the Venetian Council held its line against the invaders. Refugees from Udine flooded into Venice fleeing the Ottoman Army, Likewise the First Army stationed in the Papal States in the province of Ravenna reported civilians retreating north past the 1st Army lines.
No skirmishes took place in these months, The Venetian armies were awaiting the French reinforcements and the Venetian Navy was still blockading the Ottoman and Naples ports.
In May, the Royal Navy sent out word that the French Navy had sailed into the Mediterranean and was setting up blockades around the Naples Ports.
May would also signal the arrival of the French Army. on May 27th The French Army, 22 thousand strong marched past the 1st Army's line in Ravenna and moved to engage the Naples army in Ancona.
The Venetian Army quickly dispersed the line and marched with the French army. The 1st army was eager to take back the Papal States lands. On May 31st the battle of Ancona Began.
Battle of Ancona
The news of the battle would not be received by the Venetian Council, as the Ottoman Army in Udine started to march on Venice itself in the beginning of June. On June 6th the Battle Of Venice began. An order was sent out to the 3rd Army in the Province of Treviso to return to Venice with all haste to what would be the most important battle in the war against the Ottomans. On the 11th of June the 3rd Army joined the battle.
Battle of Venice
For once the Venetian Armies were on even numbers with the Ottoman invaders and on June 17th the Ottoman Army was broken and retreated to their occupied territory in Udine. Their retreat would not be in peace, the Venetian Generals ordered the 2nd and Third armies to follow the Ottoman Army and push them out of Venetian territory.
Battle of Udine would be the end of the Ottoman Invasion
On the Papal front the battle of Ancona turned into a victory for Venetian Allied forces, with the Naples army fleeing the province to the south towards rome.
The Venetian General of the 1st Royal Army and the Mobilized army of Venice declared that the City of Rome would be back in Papal hands by Christmas, ordering the Venetian armies to Chase the fleeing Naples army deeper in occupied Papal territory while the French Army would advance into Naples Lands.
Not all news was good news however, the Dumyat Army that had been re stationed in Sicily had abandoned the Isle and the Naples army had begun occupying the Last of the Sicilian Isle.
Back on the Venetian Front, the Ottoman Army was pushed out of Venetian lands and were retreating into Austrian Lands. The Venetian Generals were eager to end the war with the Ottomans and ordered the Venetian Army to follow them and not let a single Ottoman soldier reach Ottoman Lands.
The Ottoman Army's defeat in Austria
Following the news of the Ottoman army's defeat in Austria, An Ottoman diplomat arrived in Venice calling for a white peace, the Venetian Council begrudgingly accepted the peace, although most of the council wanted to take the isle of Cyrus from the Ottoman Empire it was decided that bringing attention to the Venetians was not a good idea on the world stage.
The war in the Papal territory would reach its climax with the second battle of Ancona, The Main armies of Allied Venice and Naples would meet once again.
The Naples Army was beaten back and while retreating the Venetian army followed. and on November 14th The Venetian Armies marched into Rome and Battled the Naples occupying army. beating them easily
The French Allied Armies also started an invasion of occupied Sicily turning the territory back over to Venice.
Italian Front as of December 1870
On February 2nd of 1871 the Beaten people of Naples accepted the offer of Peace from the French. The Venetian Council cheered, The Empire of Venice still stood proud and strong as the dominant power of the Mediterranean.
The Venetian Council was in uproar, the French diplomat was sent back to France with the offer of military access through Venice. Two months past as the Venetian Council held its line against the invaders. Refugees from Udine flooded into Venice fleeing the Ottoman Army, Likewise the First Army stationed in the Papal States in the province of Ravenna reported civilians retreating north past the 1st Army lines.
No skirmishes took place in these months, The Venetian armies were awaiting the French reinforcements and the Venetian Navy was still blockading the Ottoman and Naples ports.
In May, the Royal Navy sent out word that the French Navy had sailed into the Mediterranean and was setting up blockades around the Naples Ports.
May would also signal the arrival of the French Army. on May 27th The French Army, 22 thousand strong marched past the 1st Army's line in Ravenna and moved to engage the Naples army in Ancona.
The Venetian Army quickly dispersed the line and marched with the French army. The 1st army was eager to take back the Papal States lands. On May 31st the battle of Ancona Began.
Battle of Ancona
The news of the battle would not be received by the Venetian Council, as the Ottoman Army in Udine started to march on Venice itself in the beginning of June. On June 6th the Battle Of Venice began. An order was sent out to the 3rd Army in the Province of Treviso to return to Venice with all haste to what would be the most important battle in the war against the Ottomans. On the 11th of June the 3rd Army joined the battle.
Battle of Venice
For once the Venetian Armies were on even numbers with the Ottoman invaders and on June 17th the Ottoman Army was broken and retreated to their occupied territory in Udine. Their retreat would not be in peace, the Venetian Generals ordered the 2nd and Third armies to follow the Ottoman Army and push them out of Venetian territory.
Battle of Udine would be the end of the Ottoman Invasion
On the Papal front the battle of Ancona turned into a victory for Venetian Allied forces, with the Naples army fleeing the province to the south towards rome.
The Venetian General of the 1st Royal Army and the Mobilized army of Venice declared that the City of Rome would be back in Papal hands by Christmas, ordering the Venetian armies to Chase the fleeing Naples army deeper in occupied Papal territory while the French Army would advance into Naples Lands.
Not all news was good news however, the Dumyat Army that had been re stationed in Sicily had abandoned the Isle and the Naples army had begun occupying the Last of the Sicilian Isle.
Back on the Venetian Front, the Ottoman Army was pushed out of Venetian lands and were retreating into Austrian Lands. The Venetian Generals were eager to end the war with the Ottomans and ordered the Venetian Army to follow them and not let a single Ottoman soldier reach Ottoman Lands.
The Ottoman Army's defeat in Austria
Following the news of the Ottoman army's defeat in Austria, An Ottoman diplomat arrived in Venice calling for a white peace, the Venetian Council begrudgingly accepted the peace, although most of the council wanted to take the isle of Cyrus from the Ottoman Empire it was decided that bringing attention to the Venetians was not a good idea on the world stage.
The war in the Papal territory would reach its climax with the second battle of Ancona, The Main armies of Allied Venice and Naples would meet once again.
The Naples Army was beaten back and while retreating the Venetian army followed. and on November 14th The Venetian Armies marched into Rome and Battled the Naples occupying army. beating them easily
The French Allied Armies also started an invasion of occupied Sicily turning the territory back over to Venice.
Italian Front as of December 1870
On February 2nd of 1871 the Beaten people of Naples accepted the offer of Peace from the French. The Venetian Council cheered, The Empire of Venice still stood proud and strong as the dominant power of the Mediterranean.
Thank you for your Chapter 6!
Well this is truly a lucky Status Quo, nothing won when all seemed lost.
Glad you made it out without having to make concessions.
Looking forward to read more
Well this is truly a lucky Status Quo, nothing won when all seemed lost.
Glad you made it out without having to make concessions.
Looking forward to read more
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Thank you very much for your participation!
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Twichy_boy - Queen of the Adriatic - Venice AAR
No matter if its a lucky number for you or not,
you made Rank number 13 with your AAR.
It was a tough fight for the Top 10, and its all very close together.
Sadly even the one 99 Score you got, wasnt enough to get you in the Top 10.
No matter your placement, i did really enjoy your AAR
and the Maps with the army movments.
I am sure you found some readers that think the same.
Venice is also not an easy nation to write an AAR for,
but you did well in my opinion.
I hope to read more of you in the future!
I thank you for competing and i wish you all the best!
Twichy_boy - Queen of the Adriatic - Venice AAR
No matter if its a lucky number for you or not,
you made Rank number 13 with your AAR.
It was a tough fight for the Top 10, and its all very close together.
Sadly even the one 99 Score you got, wasnt enough to get you in the Top 10.
No matter your placement, i did really enjoy your AAR
and the Maps with the army movments.
I am sure you found some readers that think the same.
Venice is also not an easy nation to write an AAR for,
but you did well in my opinion.
I hope to read more of you in the future!
I thank you for competing and i wish you all the best!