Wheee, that raised a lot of questions in me.
Under what category falls "an alternative history of Brandenburg from the rulers point of view"?
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Wheee, that raised a lot of questions in me.
Under what category falls "an alternative history of Brandenburg from the rulers point of view"?
Well, belive it or not here comes some more chapters *Yoghurt spitting out chapters like an crazy AAR-writting machine*
Falling and falling and falling...
The same month as the Hanseatic league was annexed, the fieldmarshall of Brandenburg, Casimir died in his bed in his encampment in Eastern Pommerania. Diseases had not only taken its toll among the common soldier. Even the officers where heavily infected by this plague. The one who initiated the war had now become one of the wars many victims. A state funeral was held in Magdeburg, where the Margrave had his court at the present.
A new fieldmarshall was appointed by Joachim, George. He took command of the army positioned in Eastern Pommerania.
Jurgen von Fritsches, the chancellor of Brandenburg, rushed into Joachims chambers. It was an early morning in Mars. “My lord, my lord, the people have revolted in Mecklenburg. The ungratefull peasants claims that you my lord, isnt the rightfull ruler of Mecklenburg” Joachim was sitting at a table, signing one of the many documents he had on a large pile beside him. “What! How dare they?” This report upset him. “That I shouldnt be the rightfull ruler!? How many are they? Are they supported by the burghers and the nobility of Mecklenburg?” “38.000 and no my lord, the burghers along the garrison still holds Lubeck, but the peasants have begun a siege.” Jurgen answered. “38.000 you say, hmm, and its still winter. Let them have their fun. Diseases will son decimate their numbers and then we will have fun with them.” Joachim thought loud for himself.
Next month another disturbing report reached Joachim. It was Lutmar von Raabs, head of the Treasury, that reported that the funds was depleted. Wartaxes had to be raised. To make things even worse, the forces of Pommerania had captured Berlin, thus controling the province of Brandenburg. Joachims beloved city was now in the hands of the enemy and the enemy was now heading for Western Pommerania.
The same month as the Hanseatic league was annexed, the fieldmarshall of Brandenburg, Casimir died in his bed in his encampment in Eastern Pommerania. Diseases had not only taken its toll among the common soldier. Even the officers where heavily infected by this plague. The one who initiated the war had now become one of the wars many victims. A state funeral was held in Magdeburg, where the Margrave had his court at the present.
A new fieldmarshall was appointed by Joachim, George. He took command of the army positioned in Eastern Pommerania.
Jurgen von Fritsches, the chancellor of Brandenburg, rushed into Joachims chambers. It was an early morning in Mars. “My lord, my lord, the people have revolted in Mecklenburg. The ungratefull peasants claims that you my lord, isnt the rightfull ruler of Mecklenburg” Joachim was sitting at a table, signing one of the many documents he had on a large pile beside him. “What! How dare they?” This report upset him. “That I shouldnt be the rightfull ruler!? How many are they? Are they supported by the burghers and the nobility of Mecklenburg?” “38.000 and no my lord, the burghers along the garrison still holds Lubeck, but the peasants have begun a siege.” Jurgen answered. “38.000 you say, hmm, and its still winter. Let them have their fun. Diseases will son decimate their numbers and then we will have fun with them.” Joachim thought loud for himself.
Next month another disturbing report reached Joachim. It was Lutmar von Raabs, head of the Treasury, that reported that the funds was depleted. Wartaxes had to be raised. To make things even worse, the forces of Pommerania had captured Berlin, thus controling the province of Brandenburg. Joachims beloved city was now in the hands of the enemy and the enemy was now heading for Western Pommerania.
Sorting out priorities
In September 1527 the rebells captured Lubeck. Our fleet, that we had gained at the annexation of the Hanseatic league, was able to sneak out before the rebellscum reached the harbour.
In December George, Fieldmarshall of Brandenburg, was able to take Eastern Pommerania. It had now become a situation much like musicial chairs. We had their capital and they had our. George was ordered to change this unlucky matter by liberate our own.
In 1528 Thuringen and Switzerland changed state-religion to protestant. The numbers of protestant nations had now grown rapidly
In Mars the chancellor approached the Margrave. “My lord, not only have the rebells gained controll over the province of Mecklenburg, and God know how important that province is for our trade, but they have also invaded Bremen. Shouldnt we do something soon?” “Yes you´re right” Joachim anssered. “I will send word to George at once. The liberation of Berlin must be postponed, though I hate to say it.”
George recived a letter within a day.
“George, Fieldmarshall of Brandenburg,
Breake your siege of Berlin and marsch with the army to Bremen, where you will seak and engage in battle with the rebellius forces sieging the city of Bremen. Hunt them down and be sure of eliminate the leaders of this rebellion so that such an unfortunal event may never occure again.
Signed
Joachim I, Margrave of Brandenburg, Duke of Mecklenburg and Bremen”
George did what was requested and expected from him.
In September 1527 the rebells captured Lubeck. Our fleet, that we had gained at the annexation of the Hanseatic league, was able to sneak out before the rebellscum reached the harbour.
In December George, Fieldmarshall of Brandenburg, was able to take Eastern Pommerania. It had now become a situation much like musicial chairs. We had their capital and they had our. George was ordered to change this unlucky matter by liberate our own.
In 1528 Thuringen and Switzerland changed state-religion to protestant. The numbers of protestant nations had now grown rapidly
In Mars the chancellor approached the Margrave. “My lord, not only have the rebells gained controll over the province of Mecklenburg, and God know how important that province is for our trade, but they have also invaded Bremen. Shouldnt we do something soon?” “Yes you´re right” Joachim anssered. “I will send word to George at once. The liberation of Berlin must be postponed, though I hate to say it.”
George recived a letter within a day.
“George, Fieldmarshall of Brandenburg,
Breake your siege of Berlin and marsch with the army to Bremen, where you will seak and engage in battle with the rebellius forces sieging the city of Bremen. Hunt them down and be sure of eliminate the leaders of this rebellion so that such an unfortunal event may never occure again.
Signed
Joachim I, Margrave of Brandenburg, Duke of Mecklenburg and Bremen”
George did what was requested and expected from him.
Closure
At the same time George crushed the rebellforces, the army of Pommerania captured Western Pommerania. After that they marched upon Magdeburg. George was immediately ordered to follow and repell the invaders. In Magdeburg, the Margrave sat in his chamber as the enemy started to dig in around the city. George arrived however soon at the scene and from his window, the Margrave could follow the battle that occured outside the city walls. Both the armies seemed to be at equal strenght, but the leadership of George was far superior his counterparts. The invaders where repelled. George where granted an audience with the Margrave. He where thanked for his many great deeds and victories. After that, George followed the enemy in his fotsteps.
Arriving to Western Pommerania, George, once again, battles the enemy and is victorius. Georges victories had weakened the enemy, thus granting him time to deal with the rebells, still garrisoned in Lubeck. The city falls first in the year of 1530 and by then the Duke of Pommerania had have enough time to raise new strong forces.
Lutmar von Raabs, head of Treasury, approach Joachim later that year, pointing out that this war had took its toll on the finances,Brandenburgs funds was depleted. With no gold and with a rather weak army. Joachim saw no other option, than taking a loan to be able to counter all thoose new troops the Duke of Pommerania had raised. 8000 men, 3000 cavalry and 30 new cannons was the fruit of this loan, then a message from the Duke of Pommerania was recived.
“Margrave of Brandenburg, Duke of Mecklenburg and Bremen,
Your aggression had led you no where. The forces of the Duchy is still strong and able to inflict sewer damage upon your realm. We control your capital and, regretfully, we have to confirm that you hold our. We are willing to grant you a peace. Our capital should then be returned to us and we will then marsch our garrison away from Berlin. You should also pay us the moderate sum of 2.000 thaler in war reperations
signed
Your equal in combat, Duke of Pommerania”
He didnt like the tone of this letter. He didnt like it at all. “Equal in combat”, phwaa, the Duke of Pommerania had no one that could compare to his commanders. But it was a peaceoffering never the less and the nation needed peace. Joachim didnt need to think for long. He would accept it.
A peace was signed and Joachim could finaly return to Potsdam along with his family and court.
At the same time George crushed the rebellforces, the army of Pommerania captured Western Pommerania. After that they marched upon Magdeburg. George was immediately ordered to follow and repell the invaders. In Magdeburg, the Margrave sat in his chamber as the enemy started to dig in around the city. George arrived however soon at the scene and from his window, the Margrave could follow the battle that occured outside the city walls. Both the armies seemed to be at equal strenght, but the leadership of George was far superior his counterparts. The invaders where repelled. George where granted an audience with the Margrave. He where thanked for his many great deeds and victories. After that, George followed the enemy in his fotsteps.
Arriving to Western Pommerania, George, once again, battles the enemy and is victorius. Georges victories had weakened the enemy, thus granting him time to deal with the rebells, still garrisoned in Lubeck. The city falls first in the year of 1530 and by then the Duke of Pommerania had have enough time to raise new strong forces.
Lutmar von Raabs, head of Treasury, approach Joachim later that year, pointing out that this war had took its toll on the finances,Brandenburgs funds was depleted. With no gold and with a rather weak army. Joachim saw no other option, than taking a loan to be able to counter all thoose new troops the Duke of Pommerania had raised. 8000 men, 3000 cavalry and 30 new cannons was the fruit of this loan, then a message from the Duke of Pommerania was recived.
“Margrave of Brandenburg, Duke of Mecklenburg and Bremen,
Your aggression had led you no where. The forces of the Duchy is still strong and able to inflict sewer damage upon your realm. We control your capital and, regretfully, we have to confirm that you hold our. We are willing to grant you a peace. Our capital should then be returned to us and we will then marsch our garrison away from Berlin. You should also pay us the moderate sum of 2.000 thaler in war reperations
signed
Your equal in combat, Duke of Pommerania”
He didnt like the tone of this letter. He didnt like it at all. “Equal in combat”, phwaa, the Duke of Pommerania had no one that could compare to his commanders. But it was a peaceoffering never the less and the nation needed peace. Joachim didnt need to think for long. He would accept it.
A peace was signed and Joachim could finaly return to Potsdam along with his family and court.
Nice update, again the strory doesn't become bigger then the game.
So if im not mistaken the war went like this
you win 2 quick battles, and take there capital
they raise troops and take yours
you pay them.
Where there skirmish's or something cause it appeared equal too me. also what goals did you have for the war, annexation or just a province with money?
So if im not mistaken the war went like this
you win 2 quick battles, and take there capital
they raise troops and take yours
you pay them.
Where there skirmish's or something cause it appeared equal too me. also what goals did you have for the war, annexation or just a province with money?
Originally posted by Yoghurt
Wheee, that raised a lot of questions in me.
Under what category falls "an alternative history of Brandenburg from the rulers point of view"?
There's nothing intrinsic to that description that would force the AAR into one category or another. What matters are your wishes. How much time you want to spend researching and writing, how interested you are in creating a potentially complicated storyline that goes beyond justifying game events, etc.
For example, my AAR is posting very slowly because I'm spending far more time in the forums (here and EU2) than I am on either playing or writing. I would say, though, that for in-depth posts like the last two, for every hour I spend playing, I'm probably spending an hour planning and researching and another hour actually writing. Considering that in the early 1600's it was taking me as much as 2 to 3 hours to complete a year of gameplay, that's a very bad thing for me...
Something like that. I initially declared war upon Pommerania, but was able to defeat its allies the Hanseatic league instead, thus annex them. Then I was able to capture Western Pommerania and they took Brandenburg. I took their capital and then some battles occured. Forced to deal with rebells I never used the advantage I gained winnig thoose battles. Instead we both raised troops and then... signed a peace. At fisrt I wished to annex them or atleast get a port in the Baltic sea, but when the war against the Hanseatic league went so well, that wasnt so important any more. I reached my wargoals by kicking their butts instead.
Here comes more, then I will take a short breake, enjoying the fine weather outside
A moment of peace
After the war, Joachim held a meeting with the Treusurer. Brandenburg collected 5.800 taler each month from taxes, 1.500 from production and 2.500 was gained through commerce. It was put in use to maintenance 1.600 thaler, investments on development, 6.800 and paying interest, 1000 thaler. It was decided that money would be saved, the maintenance of the navy was cut to half.
In 1532 the Kingdoms of Sweden and England become protestants. The war both of them had been involved in was put to an end. The year of 1532 was also the year when diplomatic really come to use. Thuringen was invited to our alliance, thus making our alliance even stronger and royal marriages was created between us and Sweden and the Palatines.
Traders from Brandenburg did also expand on the markets. As Brandenburg took over the trade from the former Hanseatic league it now had a strong precense in more trade centers then just Lubeck. A new threat to christianhood had also appeared on the european map. Kingdom of Hungary was no more, the infidel turks had swallowed it in a whole bite. The turks had even taken chuncks from Austria, making our neigbouring province of Silesia, turkish. Nothing seemed to be able to stop them.
Joachim was hoping for some time of rest after the war, but disturbing news soon reach him from the east. Poland and Russia had declared war upon eitch other, making things a bit uncertain. As their vassal, Prussia supported Poland and the russians seemed to have hired the feared tartars from Crimea. George was ordered to go with the army to Kustrin to be able to follow the madness better.
After the war, Joachim held a meeting with the Treusurer. Brandenburg collected 5.800 taler each month from taxes, 1.500 from production and 2.500 was gained through commerce. It was put in use to maintenance 1.600 thaler, investments on development, 6.800 and paying interest, 1000 thaler. It was decided that money would be saved, the maintenance of the navy was cut to half.
In 1532 the Kingdoms of Sweden and England become protestants. The war both of them had been involved in was put to an end. The year of 1532 was also the year when diplomatic really come to use. Thuringen was invited to our alliance, thus making our alliance even stronger and royal marriages was created between us and Sweden and the Palatines.
Traders from Brandenburg did also expand on the markets. As Brandenburg took over the trade from the former Hanseatic league it now had a strong precense in more trade centers then just Lubeck. A new threat to christianhood had also appeared on the european map. Kingdom of Hungary was no more, the infidel turks had swallowed it in a whole bite. The turks had even taken chuncks from Austria, making our neigbouring province of Silesia, turkish. Nothing seemed to be able to stop them.
Joachim was hoping for some time of rest after the war, but disturbing news soon reach him from the east. Poland and Russia had declared war upon eitch other, making things a bit uncertain. As their vassal, Prussia supported Poland and the russians seemed to have hired the feared tartars from Crimea. George was ordered to go with the army to Kustrin to be able to follow the madness better.
Quick expedition
Discussing experiences from the last war and trying to understand this new one, the council held a meeting. “The last war had been expensive but profitable. Now another oppertunity had raised, shouldnt Brandenburg take advantage of that” was the arguments of the so called warhawks in the council. “No, the nation needed peace and was better of consolidate its rule over the newly gained territory” was the arguments of the more peacefull ones. The discussion last in over four days and then, at last, a decision could be made. Brandenburg was to declare war upon Poland.
When crossing the border George divided his army, thus taking command of the one heading for Eastern Prussia (the capital of Prussia, allies to Poland) and letting Colonel Flot move his army to Western Prussia. They encountered no enemy troops what so ever. The land looked deserted. When Colonel Flot, after a quick siege, controlled Western Prussia he moved on to Danzig. Danzig was ha wealthy and rich province that held the merchantcity of Danzig. Meanwhile, George continued to hammering the walls of Konigsberg in Eastern Prussia and finaly ws able to make a breach and take the city. He moved on to Mazovia.
In February 1534 Russia signed a peace with Poland, thus being granted the provinces of Welieka and Bessarabia. We could now expect that the King of Polands attention would be turned to us.
Polish forces invaded Prussia and overwhelmed our garrison there. The time was getting short. George was told to hurry up the capture of the polish capital and was able to take it a August morning by an assault. Poland offered a peace where Brandenburg was granted Western Prussia. Joachim and the council accepted.
Discussing experiences from the last war and trying to understand this new one, the council held a meeting. “The last war had been expensive but profitable. Now another oppertunity had raised, shouldnt Brandenburg take advantage of that” was the arguments of the so called warhawks in the council. “No, the nation needed peace and was better of consolidate its rule over the newly gained territory” was the arguments of the more peacefull ones. The discussion last in over four days and then, at last, a decision could be made. Brandenburg was to declare war upon Poland.
When crossing the border George divided his army, thus taking command of the one heading for Eastern Prussia (the capital of Prussia, allies to Poland) and letting Colonel Flot move his army to Western Prussia. They encountered no enemy troops what so ever. The land looked deserted. When Colonel Flot, after a quick siege, controlled Western Prussia he moved on to Danzig. Danzig was ha wealthy and rich province that held the merchantcity of Danzig. Meanwhile, George continued to hammering the walls of Konigsberg in Eastern Prussia and finaly ws able to make a breach and take the city. He moved on to Mazovia.
In February 1534 Russia signed a peace with Poland, thus being granted the provinces of Welieka and Bessarabia. We could now expect that the King of Polands attention would be turned to us.
Polish forces invaded Prussia and overwhelmed our garrison there. The time was getting short. George was told to hurry up the capture of the polish capital and was able to take it a August morning by an assault. Poland offered a peace where Brandenburg was granted Western Prussia. Joachim and the council accepted.
The end of the road
A couple of months after signing the peace, Joachim lied in his deathbed. He had reached an age of 51. Since he inherited his position as a Margrave from his father in 1499 he wished to turn Brandeburg into a nation, where the Renaissance culture would blossom. Things had wanted otherwise. Maybe he had listen to his advisors to much. Maybe he should done things his way. On the other hand. He had double the sieze of Brandenburg, thus for sure granting him a place in history among the great ones. But beeing granted a place among the great ones in history wasnt what his mind was ocupied with in this moment. No, he had always been a bit unshure about changing to protestantism and now lying on his deathbed this question became even more important for him. Before falling into the everlasting, endless sleep he asked God for forgivness for his treachury against the Holy church.
A couple of months after signing the peace, Joachim lied in his deathbed. He had reached an age of 51. Since he inherited his position as a Margrave from his father in 1499 he wished to turn Brandeburg into a nation, where the Renaissance culture would blossom. Things had wanted otherwise. Maybe he had listen to his advisors to much. Maybe he should done things his way. On the other hand. He had double the sieze of Brandenburg, thus for sure granting him a place in history among the great ones. But beeing granted a place among the great ones in history wasnt what his mind was ocupied with in this moment. No, he had always been a bit unshure about changing to protestantism and now lying on his deathbed this question became even more important for him. Before falling into the everlasting, endless sleep he asked God for forgivness for his treachury against the Holy church.
Joachim I, 1499-1535
(Note: My game differ a lot from the real history of Brandenburg. In reality Joachim I was a dedicated and faithfull catholic, that promoted peace and development, not war. He even made his son promise to stay as a catholic if he ever should be able to inherit him. A promise that he then kind of forgeted. Brandenburg never convert during Joachim I. In my AAR I roleplayed this by making Joachim be pursuade by his advisors, even when the question of war was raised he was the one that opposed at first, but then was persuaded)
(Note: My game differ a lot from the real history of Brandenburg. In reality Joachim I was a dedicated and faithfull catholic, that promoted peace and development, not war. He even made his son promise to stay as a catholic if he ever should be able to inherit him. A promise that he then kind of forgeted. Brandenburg never convert during Joachim I. In my AAR I roleplayed this by making Joachim be pursuade by his advisors, even when the question of war was raised he was the one that opposed at first, but then was persuaded)
Its a shame you couldn't get Danzig....the only real good polish provence. How did there war with Pommerania go anyways? But still you beat the poles as little Brandenburg, that deserves congratlations.
Thanx I.A. like it says, even a small victory is a victory
As Pommerania was an ally to the Teutonic knights they to signed peace with Poland, when Poland was granted Kurland from the Teutonic knights.
As Pommerania was an ally to the Teutonic knights they to signed peace with Poland, when Poland was granted Kurland from the Teutonic knights.
Joachim II, 1535-1571
(Note: While long drawn to the Lutheran, Joachim II was, in the real history, the one who converted Brandenburg into a protestant nation.)
(Note: While long drawn to the Lutheran, Joachim II was, in the real history, the one who converted Brandenburg into a protestant nation.)