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Originally posted by Azale
i am, plus your hanseatic league one and im loading up your savoy one
Well that's a relief
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sure someone is reading, how could I miss AAR about my country.
Actually, I am going to read in few seconds, just loaded this page
Actually, I am going to read in few seconds, just loaded this page
Originally posted by czerpak
sure someone is reading, how could I miss AAR about my country.
Actually, I am going to read in few seconds, just loaded this page
I'd be interested to hear about what you think of my strange decision to go protestant
Do you think that could have even possibly ever have happened in real world history?
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Part VIII. New Voyages.
Between 1682-84 there is a massive fortificatiom upgrade effort conducted through central poland, to bring it into line with the border provinces, as any enemy smashing through the middle would be able to make short work of them. Another Weapons Manufactury is ordered in Mozyr in 1685, and following on from the ordering of a shipyard in the Danzig, it isn announced the appropriate equipment, men and resources are available to conduct voyages across the world (Naval: 21).
In 1688 "Sulkowski" begins his voyage past the PWAC holdings in western africa as another Weapons Manufactury is ordered in Pripet. His voyage takes him as far as the Cape in 1690 and slightly further on as he sinks of the Natal coast. The knowledge gained of the african coastline is immeasurably but daunting. It remains principally in control of the French and Portuguese (Fig. 29). When the Danzig shipyards (Fig. 30) are completed later that same year it only helps to further faciltate voyages of exploration, especially after the PWAC commission another large fleet.
In 1691, the same time as another weapons manufactury in smolensk is ordered, another large company fleet sails towards the PWAC port in Noudibuh. Under the command of "Wisniowiecki" the destination is the african coastline past the discoveries of 1690. In 1693 "The Horn of Africa" is passed for the first time and by August that year the West Indian coastline is revealed. By 1695 the epic voyage is over as the voyage approaches the Malacca straights. It is once again quite disheartening as control is firm in most locations (Fig. 31). War, that has been common with England and France recently, would only threaten any infantile trade posts and settlements unless they were heavily fortified immediately. It would still take many years to build those colonies up. That same year it is decided that a new fortification effort, following the recent employment of bayonets in the most advanced nations (Land: 5 ~ 1694), should be undertaken across the land (Fig. 32).
Between 1682-84 there is a massive fortificatiom upgrade effort conducted through central poland, to bring it into line with the border provinces, as any enemy smashing through the middle would be able to make short work of them. Another Weapons Manufactury is ordered in Mozyr in 1685, and following on from the ordering of a shipyard in the Danzig, it isn announced the appropriate equipment, men and resources are available to conduct voyages across the world (Naval: 21).
In 1688 "Sulkowski" begins his voyage past the PWAC holdings in western africa as another Weapons Manufactury is ordered in Pripet. His voyage takes him as far as the Cape in 1690 and slightly further on as he sinks of the Natal coast. The knowledge gained of the african coastline is immeasurably but daunting. It remains principally in control of the French and Portuguese (Fig. 29). When the Danzig shipyards (Fig. 30) are completed later that same year it only helps to further faciltate voyages of exploration, especially after the PWAC commission another large fleet.
In 1691, the same time as another weapons manufactury in smolensk is ordered, another large company fleet sails towards the PWAC port in Noudibuh. Under the command of "Wisniowiecki" the destination is the african coastline past the discoveries of 1690. In 1693 "The Horn of Africa" is passed for the first time and by August that year the West Indian coastline is revealed. By 1695 the epic voyage is over as the voyage approaches the Malacca straights. It is once again quite disheartening as control is firm in most locations (Fig. 31). War, that has been common with England and France recently, would only threaten any infantile trade posts and settlements unless they were heavily fortified immediately. It would still take many years to build those colonies up. That same year it is decided that a new fortification effort, following the recent employment of bayonets in the most advanced nations (Land: 5 ~ 1694), should be undertaken across the land (Fig. 32).
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Part IX. Continuing Voyages and Development.
In March 1696, the former PWAC Company Director becomes a chief advisor to the King himself (Excellent Minister), and oversea's further colonial voyages of exploration during his post there. That month his cousin "Sahajdaczny" sails for the common waypoint of Noudibuh for his voyage to Brazil. It is the first such voyage to that continent since Amapa was abandoned, and its settlers, to their fate. His voyage, which ends in diasater in late 1698, see hims round the cape of south america in 1697 and sail up the entire western coast of spanish south america (Fig. 33).
In July 1699 the first conscription centres (Fig. 34) are ordered in Mazovia, Belarus and the Ukraine. These three provinces are considered to be the key to the defense against western european, russia and turkish incursions respectively. It is widely anticipated war with any of these powers is likely in the very near future, hence the open and highly visible militirastion of the region.
In 1700 "Kalinowski" is sent by the PWAC on a voyage to North America to learn of the colonies in those locations. It would be the last major voyage for some time. By 1701 he has sighted and confirmed the existence of a large english colony in the cheseapeake (Fig. 35) and of the existence of the large but underpopulated colony of New Sweden to the south of this. Kalinowski then sweeps southwards past cape canaveral (late 1701) and into the western caribbean. He, and his fleet, are destroyed by pirates off the mosquito coast in 1702. His legacy is greatly increased knowledge of the possessions in North America (Fig. 36).
In 1703 great changes are made amongst the military with the equipment of Flintlock Rifles (Land: 33), the Grapeshot (Land: 34) and the first arrival of the now world famous Polish Hussars (Land: 35). A monoply in the CoT of Tarakan (Indochina) is obtained in 1705 around the same time that the civil populace of Kursk provide a free Naval Equipments Manufactory to the Kingdom. Plans for a possible attack on the growing power of turkey are contemplated but put off in the wake of another major problem.
In March 1696, the former PWAC Company Director becomes a chief advisor to the King himself (Excellent Minister), and oversea's further colonial voyages of exploration during his post there. That month his cousin "Sahajdaczny" sails for the common waypoint of Noudibuh for his voyage to Brazil. It is the first such voyage to that continent since Amapa was abandoned, and its settlers, to their fate. His voyage, which ends in diasater in late 1698, see hims round the cape of south america in 1697 and sail up the entire western coast of spanish south america (Fig. 33).
In July 1699 the first conscription centres (Fig. 34) are ordered in Mazovia, Belarus and the Ukraine. These three provinces are considered to be the key to the defense against western european, russia and turkish incursions respectively. It is widely anticipated war with any of these powers is likely in the very near future, hence the open and highly visible militirastion of the region.
In 1700 "Kalinowski" is sent by the PWAC on a voyage to North America to learn of the colonies in those locations. It would be the last major voyage for some time. By 1701 he has sighted and confirmed the existence of a large english colony in the cheseapeake (Fig. 35) and of the existence of the large but underpopulated colony of New Sweden to the south of this. Kalinowski then sweeps southwards past cape canaveral (late 1701) and into the western caribbean. He, and his fleet, are destroyed by pirates off the mosquito coast in 1702. His legacy is greatly increased knowledge of the possessions in North America (Fig. 36).
In 1703 great changes are made amongst the military with the equipment of Flintlock Rifles (Land: 33), the Grapeshot (Land: 34) and the first arrival of the now world famous Polish Hussars (Land: 35). A monoply in the CoT of Tarakan (Indochina) is obtained in 1705 around the same time that the civil populace of Kursk provide a free Naval Equipments Manufactory to the Kingdom. Plans for a possible attack on the growing power of turkey are contemplated but put off in the wake of another major problem.
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Part X. War with Russia.
The planned invasion of Turkey is shelved when the Russians (Pommerania and Spain) unexpectedly declare war in late 1705. Unfortunately for Russia, or perhaps they were expecting to be attacked anyway, the Polish has a truly enormous army encamped in the south. Because of the location of the army it would mean that the initial attacks would occur on Russian forces to the east in crimea, an army would be sent to intercept Pommeranian advances in the west, and that an army would be sent north to Belarus to meet up with new conscript armies that were to be raised (Fig. 37).
In 1706 victories are expectedly attained in the Crimea, however the siege takes an eternity, and vast amounts of manpower are poured into the region over the course of the conflict. Omens are not good that year as an assault on the pommeranians in the west fail and on the russians besieging Tula.
In 1707 a russo-spanish expeditionary captures Polish West Africa although this loss is offset by Polish victory in the second battle of Tula which sees the russians in full retreat. In July the pommeranians have been defeated, and after a massive Polish army captures their capital, they are annexed for their involvement in the war (Fig. 38).
Following on from victory against the Pommeranians, Jan Kazimercz Sapieha is ordered to march directly to Moscow, in order to siege it. In early 1708 the first major attack, with bayonets (Land: 37), very narrowly fails. The arrival of the first artillery ammo carriages (Land: 38) only serves to make life even harder for the starving Russians in the capital and in 1709 they begin to make peace treaty overtures. These are turned down until April 8 1708 when Moscow falls (Fig. 39). The Polish Kingdoms seeks no russian territory, as they keep repeating, and demand (and receive) near to 1000d in reperations virtually crippling the Russian economy beyond repair.
The war is a well-earned success and the Polish Kingdom, though fractionally enlarged (Fig. 40), is as stable and powerful as it ever was.
The planned invasion of Turkey is shelved when the Russians (Pommerania and Spain) unexpectedly declare war in late 1705. Unfortunately for Russia, or perhaps they were expecting to be attacked anyway, the Polish has a truly enormous army encamped in the south. Because of the location of the army it would mean that the initial attacks would occur on Russian forces to the east in crimea, an army would be sent to intercept Pommeranian advances in the west, and that an army would be sent north to Belarus to meet up with new conscript armies that were to be raised (Fig. 37).
In 1706 victories are expectedly attained in the Crimea, however the siege takes an eternity, and vast amounts of manpower are poured into the region over the course of the conflict. Omens are not good that year as an assault on the pommeranians in the west fail and on the russians besieging Tula.
In 1707 a russo-spanish expeditionary captures Polish West Africa although this loss is offset by Polish victory in the second battle of Tula which sees the russians in full retreat. In July the pommeranians have been defeated, and after a massive Polish army captures their capital, they are annexed for their involvement in the war (Fig. 38).
Following on from victory against the Pommeranians, Jan Kazimercz Sapieha is ordered to march directly to Moscow, in order to siege it. In early 1708 the first major attack, with bayonets (Land: 37), very narrowly fails. The arrival of the first artillery ammo carriages (Land: 38) only serves to make life even harder for the starving Russians in the capital and in 1709 they begin to make peace treaty overtures. These are turned down until April 8 1708 when Moscow falls (Fig. 39). The Polish Kingdoms seeks no russian territory, as they keep repeating, and demand (and receive) near to 1000d in reperations virtually crippling the Russian economy beyond repair.
The war is a well-earned success and the Polish Kingdom, though fractionally enlarged (Fig. 40), is as stable and powerful as it ever was.
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Hi TheArchduke... many thanks for taking the time to drop by and pass on your compliments.
Much appreciated
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Part XI. War with the Turk.
It was agreed by many later in the future, that the war with Russia triggered some latent agression with Poland-Lithuania, that had until the early 1700's been contained and directed in other ventures. Shortly after the war, and flush with the sucess against her opponents, Poland-Lithuania declared war on the Turks in 1712. This muslim empire had been steadfastly growing at the expense of christendom and was at the gates of Vienna in the early 1710's. Keen to avoid early war with the Turks that time had now long since passed.
The two initial targets were Ruthenia and Bujak (Fig. 41), with a third large army to attack in Dobrudja to the south of Bujak to ensure this siege was not interrupted. It did not take long for the ruthenian garrison to fall (September 1712) and for its turkish masters to be mercilessly driven out of the province. After December 1712 in fact there appears to be no viable Turkish force able to resist the Polish aggression in their north. In 1714 both Bujak and Dobrudja fall (Fig. 42).
Rumelia is invested with a large army as Magyar, west of Ruthenia, is also captured. In 1715 however a large turkish army is sighted heading to the Rumelian border (Fig. 43) and after a series of inconclusive battles it is decided that it is far better to liberate some provinces than continue the war any further. In late 1715 Bujak and Ruthenia are handed over to Polish-Lithuania in an historic treaty, the first turkish losses for some time, that see Polish ascendancy confirmed yet again.
It was agreed by many later in the future, that the war with Russia triggered some latent agression with Poland-Lithuania, that had until the early 1700's been contained and directed in other ventures. Shortly after the war, and flush with the sucess against her opponents, Poland-Lithuania declared war on the Turks in 1712. This muslim empire had been steadfastly growing at the expense of christendom and was at the gates of Vienna in the early 1710's. Keen to avoid early war with the Turks that time had now long since passed.
The two initial targets were Ruthenia and Bujak (Fig. 41), with a third large army to attack in Dobrudja to the south of Bujak to ensure this siege was not interrupted. It did not take long for the ruthenian garrison to fall (September 1712) and for its turkish masters to be mercilessly driven out of the province. After December 1712 in fact there appears to be no viable Turkish force able to resist the Polish aggression in their north. In 1714 both Bujak and Dobrudja fall (Fig. 42).
Rumelia is invested with a large army as Magyar, west of Ruthenia, is also captured. In 1715 however a large turkish army is sighted heading to the Rumelian border (Fig. 43) and after a series of inconclusive battles it is decided that it is far better to liberate some provinces than continue the war any further. In late 1715 Bujak and Ruthenia are handed over to Polish-Lithuania in an historic treaty, the first turkish losses for some time, that see Polish ascendancy confirmed yet again.
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Originally posted by Boleslavus II
And what abaut the victory points? How much you have?
In 1716, after the conclusion of the successful war against the Turks, it is:
- Spain 2826
- Turkey 1762
- France 1587
- Poland-Lithuania 1412
- Russia 1261
- Austria 1200
- England 987
It is also worth noting i have second strongest economy after Spain, but actually twice the income per month than even the nearest competitor...
Don't forget too, that unlike most of these nations, i dont have either a far flung colonial empire nor have been engaging in major warfare until recently. It will be interesting to see these VP's in 1792 for sure
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Part XII. Development and Tension.
Western Europe was in shock at the Polish acqusition of Turkish lands. Many began to question whether they [The Turks] would ever be able to afford or win anything against the poles (let alone regain any lost provinces) and several nations began vying for Polish support, friendship or technology... or a combination of all three.
In 1721 another Weapons Manufactury was ordered in Krakow, followed by another Fine Arts Academy in Galicia. In 1721, feeling the strain of the harsh anti-orthodoxy laws, Ruthenia was forcibly converted to protestant faith (Fig. 45). Bujak however held out for several decades. In December 1725 the completion of the first proper muskets (coined "Brown Bess") were developed representing the pinacle of Polish military development. It was followed by a massive, kingdom wide upgrade (Fig. 46) of all the fortress (costing around 5-6000d) to the largest and grandiose size they could possible be (Level 6). Any invasion of Poland was considered by many of its neighbours to be tantamount to utter suicide.
In 1726 the Polish magnates in Podlasia sent a letter to the Transylvanian Kingdom to the south stating claims that there thrown in fact belongs to an obscure relative of the King of Poland. Suffice to say they were not particularly happy and further contact between to the two nations was shunned. A few weeks later the few remaining Catholics in Podlasia left for Western Poland confirming the provincial religon as solely protestant. In 1740 two shipyards were ordered, one in Bessarabia in the south (Fig. 47) and another in Kurland in the North (Fig. 48). The Navies that they both would create would come in supremely useful later on this century and by 1738 both the Baltic and Black sea possessed relatively formidable fleets. The stage was set for another conflict... one that came sooner than anyone had expected.
Western Europe was in shock at the Polish acqusition of Turkish lands. Many began to question whether they [The Turks] would ever be able to afford or win anything against the poles (let alone regain any lost provinces) and several nations began vying for Polish support, friendship or technology... or a combination of all three.
In 1721 another Weapons Manufactury was ordered in Krakow, followed by another Fine Arts Academy in Galicia. In 1721, feeling the strain of the harsh anti-orthodoxy laws, Ruthenia was forcibly converted to protestant faith (Fig. 45). Bujak however held out for several decades. In December 1725 the completion of the first proper muskets (coined "Brown Bess") were developed representing the pinacle of Polish military development. It was followed by a massive, kingdom wide upgrade (Fig. 46) of all the fortress (costing around 5-6000d) to the largest and grandiose size they could possible be (Level 6). Any invasion of Poland was considered by many of its neighbours to be tantamount to utter suicide.
In 1726 the Polish magnates in Podlasia sent a letter to the Transylvanian Kingdom to the south stating claims that there thrown in fact belongs to an obscure relative of the King of Poland. Suffice to say they were not particularly happy and further contact between to the two nations was shunned. A few weeks later the few remaining Catholics in Podlasia left for Western Poland confirming the provincial religon as solely protestant. In 1740 two shipyards were ordered, one in Bessarabia in the south (Fig. 47) and another in Kurland in the North (Fig. 48). The Navies that they both would create would come in supremely useful later on this century and by 1738 both the Baltic and Black sea possessed relatively formidable fleets. The stage was set for another conflict... one that came sooner than anyone had expected.
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Part XIII.Russia tries its luck again, and fails.
In September 1738 Russia declared war on the Polish again, it is believed, over being denied the ability to trade in Kurland and Danzig. Assisted in there endeavour once again by the Spaniards, the Knights of Rhodes and the trading empire of Venice. The Polish Army was mobilised and dispatched immediately (Fig. 49) The first province to come under attack was the heavily fortified province of Tula, although this was utterly eradicated in 1739 (Fig. 50).
In and around 1740/41 major Naval Battles (Fig. 51) were taking place between all the allies and the newly formed Polish Baltic and Black Sea Fleets. Most of the encounters were generally inconclusive, however rutters were being stolen, including... crucially recent and up to date spanish maps of the new world. Combined with the capture of Venetian maps there was no province in the world (worth knowing) the Polish were not aware of.
In July 12, 1741 it was decided to eject Spain from the war with 250d and the PWAC holding of Nouakchott which had been captured by the spaniards at the outset of hostilities. It was considered of relative unimportance in a more introspective interest Poland had on the world... and in particular Eastern Europe.
Initial assaults on Moscow proved surprisingly ineffective... however this was not a put off to the french, who in April 1741, invited the Polish to a powerful Franco-Austrian Alliance. The request was discussed for a few days and accepted. The Austrians it appeared had been pressing for the Protestant Polish to be included if only to stem the Turkish incursions that had been occuring for centuries. Recent success against both the barbaric russians and turks, including the ceding of Ruthenia and Bujak, were much needed beacons of hope. Following acceptance the Polish sent delegations to each state bearing enormous and highly valuable state gifts.
In 1743 moscow fell and the Poles, demanding to a pre-war staus quo despite outclassing the Russians, were able to force a peace treaty in January 1744. It was noticed during the treaty, and confirmation of Borders, that the spanish had made several gains in the north of europe and in the Baltic... most notably of Gotland (Fig. 52).
In September 1738 Russia declared war on the Polish again, it is believed, over being denied the ability to trade in Kurland and Danzig. Assisted in there endeavour once again by the Spaniards, the Knights of Rhodes and the trading empire of Venice. The Polish Army was mobilised and dispatched immediately (Fig. 49) The first province to come under attack was the heavily fortified province of Tula, although this was utterly eradicated in 1739 (Fig. 50).
In and around 1740/41 major Naval Battles (Fig. 51) were taking place between all the allies and the newly formed Polish Baltic and Black Sea Fleets. Most of the encounters were generally inconclusive, however rutters were being stolen, including... crucially recent and up to date spanish maps of the new world. Combined with the capture of Venetian maps there was no province in the world (worth knowing) the Polish were not aware of.
In July 12, 1741 it was decided to eject Spain from the war with 250d and the PWAC holding of Nouakchott which had been captured by the spaniards at the outset of hostilities. It was considered of relative unimportance in a more introspective interest Poland had on the world... and in particular Eastern Europe.
Initial assaults on Moscow proved surprisingly ineffective... however this was not a put off to the french, who in April 1741, invited the Polish to a powerful Franco-Austrian Alliance. The request was discussed for a few days and accepted. The Austrians it appeared had been pressing for the Protestant Polish to be included if only to stem the Turkish incursions that had been occuring for centuries. Recent success against both the barbaric russians and turks, including the ceding of Ruthenia and Bujak, were much needed beacons of hope. Following acceptance the Polish sent delegations to each state bearing enormous and highly valuable state gifts.
In 1743 moscow fell and the Poles, demanding to a pre-war staus quo despite outclassing the Russians, were able to force a peace treaty in January 1744. It was noticed during the treaty, and confirmation of Borders, that the spanish had made several gains in the north of europe and in the Baltic... most notably of Gotland (Fig. 52).
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Part XIV. Two wars and the annoying French.
In 1744 France declare war on England dragging Poland-Lithuania into a generally undesired war. The war however is an opportunity to prove Polish power and a large army is sent into brandenburg in the west. During march Silesia and Berlin are invested with large armies (Fig. 53) as the brandenburgers fail to dislodge them. In October 1745 Berlin falls, and two months later in December, so does Silesia. In February 1746 Silesia is annexed (Fig. 54) into the Polish-Lithuanian Kingdom as the French blitz through the Low Countries and Northern Germany. During 1747 the Polish are content with settling with the english for 238d, and control of Tassaret of the now worthless PWAC holdings of North America.
Most annoying, a year later in 1748, the French for some unknown reason go to war against Crimea drawing in Russia. The polish, annoyed and taken aback at this, dishonour the alliance. In 1749 we are readmitted into the alliance under the pretence of avoiding continual warfare. There is a limit to what the polish kingdom will undertake.
In 1750 the first Dragoons (Land: 50) come into service in the Polish Army, and shortly afterwards for claims made several years ago about the transylvanian kingdom, Poland-Lithuania go to war against the large kingdom in July 1753. Unaligned they face a large alliance of France and Austria included and a huge army is sent southwards (Fig. 55) .The war however does not go according to Polish plans. The French interfere with virtually siege and as the last remaining province falls the Polish find themselves disappointingly only with control over Banant. In a stroke of genius, and perhaps revenge, the Poles agree a white peace with the Translyvanians eliminating any further french territorial acquisitions. Shortly afterwards the disgruntled Poles leave the alliance.
In 1744 France declare war on England dragging Poland-Lithuania into a generally undesired war. The war however is an opportunity to prove Polish power and a large army is sent into brandenburg in the west. During march Silesia and Berlin are invested with large armies (Fig. 53) as the brandenburgers fail to dislodge them. In October 1745 Berlin falls, and two months later in December, so does Silesia. In February 1746 Silesia is annexed (Fig. 54) into the Polish-Lithuanian Kingdom as the French blitz through the Low Countries and Northern Germany. During 1747 the Polish are content with settling with the english for 238d, and control of Tassaret of the now worthless PWAC holdings of North America.
Most annoying, a year later in 1748, the French for some unknown reason go to war against Crimea drawing in Russia. The polish, annoyed and taken aback at this, dishonour the alliance. In 1749 we are readmitted into the alliance under the pretence of avoiding continual warfare. There is a limit to what the polish kingdom will undertake.
In 1750 the first Dragoons (Land: 50) come into service in the Polish Army, and shortly afterwards for claims made several years ago about the transylvanian kingdom, Poland-Lithuania go to war against the large kingdom in July 1753. Unaligned they face a large alliance of France and Austria included and a huge army is sent southwards (Fig. 55) .The war however does not go according to Polish plans. The French interfere with virtually siege and as the last remaining province falls the Polish find themselves disappointingly only with control over Banant. In a stroke of genius, and perhaps revenge, the Poles agree a white peace with the Translyvanians eliminating any further french territorial acquisitions. Shortly afterwards the disgruntled Poles leave the alliance.
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Part XV. Acquisitions, More Wars and Rejoing the Alliance.
As soon as the peace treaty had expired, Poland acting alone, declared war on Translyvania in 1761. An enormous army was sent into the mountainous terrain of the enemy (Fig. 57). Banat falls quickly, but attrition taking its toll, doesnt see Maros falling until 1765 and even by then the end isnt actually in sight.
In an apparent sign of weakness from the Poles the Russians declare war once again in 1766, this time however with Poland having the French and Austrian support they once did have. At the outset of the war the Polish quickly conclude peace with the Translyvanians taking Maros and Moldovia in the process (Fig. 58). In December 1766 the garrison is Tula is wiped out by a large russian army. In early 1767 tula is relieved and the Polish quickly, and somewhat meekly, rejoin the franco-Austrian Alliance. In December 1768, with a stalemate against the Russians, it is happily agreed to give into a demand of 250d and Nouadibuh (Fig. 59).
In 1773, following an agricultural revolution in 1772, France declare war on England once again. Polish troops are dispatched to Western pommerania (Fig. 60) where they quickly defeat the english garrison and capture the city. Polish troops are quite happy to return home after a pre-war staus quo is agreed.
As soon as the peace treaty had expired, Poland acting alone, declared war on Translyvania in 1761. An enormous army was sent into the mountainous terrain of the enemy (Fig. 57). Banat falls quickly, but attrition taking its toll, doesnt see Maros falling until 1765 and even by then the end isnt actually in sight.
In an apparent sign of weakness from the Poles the Russians declare war once again in 1766, this time however with Poland having the French and Austrian support they once did have. At the outset of the war the Polish quickly conclude peace with the Translyvanians taking Maros and Moldovia in the process (Fig. 58). In December 1766 the garrison is Tula is wiped out by a large russian army. In early 1767 tula is relieved and the Polish quickly, and somewhat meekly, rejoin the franco-Austrian Alliance. In December 1768, with a stalemate against the Russians, it is happily agreed to give into a demand of 250d and Nouadibuh (Fig. 59).
In 1773, following an agricultural revolution in 1772, France declare war on England once again. Polish troops are dispatched to Western pommerania (Fig. 60) where they quickly defeat the english garrison and capture the city. Polish troops are quite happy to return home after a pre-war staus quo is agreed.
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Part XVI. The Ottomans eat Humble Pie.
In 1774 Poland-Lithuania continues its aggression towards the waning power of the Ottoman Empire by declaring war on them in April 1774. All the (important) allies honour the call and the attack is begun in ernest with a large and powerful invasion force sent southwards (Fig. 61 & 62) into the heart of the ottoman hinterland. Wallachia and Dobrudja are quickly invested with huge armies who beginning besieging the Ottoman Garrisons in those provinces.
Late in the year, Bulgaria is invested with a large siege, and shortly afterwards Dobrudja falls to a huge Polish army. Rumelia falls in 1775, and in early 1776 Wallachia also falls. This is turned into a near total victory when Istanbul itself is captured in May 1776, along with Bulgaria (Fig. 63). The Ottomans stubbornly refuse to negotiate terms so the war is forced to continue even further. Enraged the Polish army levels Kosovo in September 1776 and in November Macedonia. By November 1776 the Ottomans are forced (literally) to sign a peace treaty handing over Dobrudja and Wallachia to the Polish (Fig. 64). Extensive French gains in southern Austria were not included in the treaty much to the Polish kings delight (he was still annoyed at the first Transylvanian war).
In 1774 Poland-Lithuania continues its aggression towards the waning power of the Ottoman Empire by declaring war on them in April 1774. All the (important) allies honour the call and the attack is begun in ernest with a large and powerful invasion force sent southwards (Fig. 61 & 62) into the heart of the ottoman hinterland. Wallachia and Dobrudja are quickly invested with huge armies who beginning besieging the Ottoman Garrisons in those provinces.
Late in the year, Bulgaria is invested with a large siege, and shortly afterwards Dobrudja falls to a huge Polish army. Rumelia falls in 1775, and in early 1776 Wallachia also falls. This is turned into a near total victory when Istanbul itself is captured in May 1776, along with Bulgaria (Fig. 63). The Ottomans stubbornly refuse to negotiate terms so the war is forced to continue even further. Enraged the Polish army levels Kosovo in September 1776 and in November Macedonia. By November 1776 the Ottomans are forced (literally) to sign a peace treaty handing over Dobrudja and Wallachia to the Polish (Fig. 64). Extensive French gains in southern Austria were not included in the treaty much to the Polish kings delight (he was still annoyed at the first Transylvanian war).
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Part XVII. End Game.
Heavy infrastructure investment is poured into the balkan provinces in the aftermath of war with the Turk. They were of course ungrateful for well ordered roads, spiralling deflation and free food rebelling several times in the process. It is shortly after this time that war with Russia enters the pre-planning phase. Huge armies are raised for the upcoming war and unhappiness amongst the peasantry occurs in response to this buildup of troops.
In mid-1783, once that has been dealt with, war is declared against russia. The French and Austrians join in, and against the likes of Spain and Venice, it turns the war into the first truly global war. Large amounts of Polish troops head northwards to Russia (Fig. 65). In late 1783 they achieve the capture of Tver from Russia. In July 1785 the Knights, for their part in the war, are annexed by France. Hah! Moscow falls shortly afterwards although the Russians initially refuse to even open negotiations.
During the war in early 1786, incredibly, France declare war on England AND Turkey embroiling most of europe, africa and the americas into all-out war. Crimea are taken out of the russian war for a pre-war status quo in mid 1786. Given the status of Polands military commitments further war with Russia will not be tolerated. Ingermanland and Tver are handed over to Polish administration in May 1787 (Fig. 66).
In 1788 France fortunately agree peace with England ending that war. All forces are deployed south in the familiar hunting grounds of Turkey once again. A large force captures Rumelia in 1790 and soon after Istanbul once again. The Turks, truly now the sick man of europe, are forced to hand over control of rumelia (Fig. 67) to the Polish and then...
... the game ends (Fig. 68)
Heavy infrastructure investment is poured into the balkan provinces in the aftermath of war with the Turk. They were of course ungrateful for well ordered roads, spiralling deflation and free food rebelling several times in the process. It is shortly after this time that war with Russia enters the pre-planning phase. Huge armies are raised for the upcoming war and unhappiness amongst the peasantry occurs in response to this buildup of troops.
In mid-1783, once that has been dealt with, war is declared against russia. The French and Austrians join in, and against the likes of Spain and Venice, it turns the war into the first truly global war. Large amounts of Polish troops head northwards to Russia (Fig. 65). In late 1783 they achieve the capture of Tver from Russia. In July 1785 the Knights, for their part in the war, are annexed by France. Hah! Moscow falls shortly afterwards although the Russians initially refuse to even open negotiations.
During the war in early 1786, incredibly, France declare war on England AND Turkey embroiling most of europe, africa and the americas into all-out war. Crimea are taken out of the russian war for a pre-war status quo in mid 1786. Given the status of Polands military commitments further war with Russia will not be tolerated. Ingermanland and Tver are handed over to Polish administration in May 1787 (Fig. 66).
In 1788 France fortunately agree peace with England ending that war. All forces are deployed south in the familiar hunting grounds of Turkey once again. A large force captures Rumelia in 1790 and soon after Istanbul once again. The Turks, truly now the sick man of europe, are forced to hand over control of rumelia (Fig. 67) to the Polish and then...
... the game ends (Fig. 68)
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Conclusion
Poland-Lithuania was a blast, lots a reasonable leaders, a few interesting monarch traits and excellent manpower reserves.
I'd seen, but can't remember where, a P-L AAR where they had gone protestant and that was the inspiration for me. Frequently throughout this game i was happy to agree peace at a relative loss but money and tech was no problem for me. I had well over 9000d at one stage which is unheard of for me in any EU game ever. I recommend these chaps too anyone if you want a good challenging game.
France became a major world player in this game, and england were suprisingly aggressive. r3 of the IGC AI will be out soon hopefully curtailing these and other minor issues soon.
Good fun!
Poland-Lithuania was a blast, lots a reasonable leaders, a few interesting monarch traits and excellent manpower reserves.
I'd seen, but can't remember where, a P-L AAR where they had gone protestant and that was the inspiration for me. Frequently throughout this game i was happy to agree peace at a relative loss but money and tech was no problem for me. I had well over 9000d at one stage which is unheard of for me in any EU game ever. I recommend these chaps too anyone if you want a good challenging game.
France became a major world player in this game, and england were suprisingly aggressive. r3 of the IGC AI will be out soon hopefully curtailing these and other minor issues soon.
Good fun!
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