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Having achieved much, the two regiments in Maracaibo moved to intercept another regiment which contested the territory, and even our wounded regiment in Caracas decided to try to seize another province before moving back to defend its base.
Francesco was able to defeat Gen. de la Cueva in Navarre, and immediately moved to pursue, expecting the retreating regiments from Armagnac to resume the siege there.
In Tangier, Gen. Pico had arrived, and was savaging the Portuguese stragglers there, preparatory to moving against mainland Portugal. Moreover, there were already two large columns of troops marching to relieve the siege at Andalucia. Pico would be the second wave, which hopefully would sweep into the lands of Portugal.
And (check the western edge of the screenshot above), now that the Austrians had established naval supremacy over the English on the coast of Portugal, our navy was moving troops to land and besiege the Portuguese capital at Lisbon.
Meanwhile, Emperor Francesco determined to chase the Spaniards across the whole Basque region, if he had to! This second clash, at Vizcaya, would turn out in Milan's favor, as well. The Castilian force in Armagnac was simply being cut off and ignored, for now.
And, with the landings in Lisbon, and the inexorable march of Imperial troops from the frontiers of Aragon, Milan won battles in not one, but TWO capitals in January!
Interestingly, around the trading city of Andalucia, there is a battle raging which is being conducted by TWO Gen. Picos – Luchino (our well-known general) and the newly recruited Gen. Francesco Pico, whose attack opened the battle from the east (Luchino closed from the south).
Emperor Francesco, in the Castilian capital, was able to successfully ward off another attacking force of Castilians on February 10.
To the south, a large Castilian army was able to dislodge the defenders of Toledo, but the Spaniards knew better than to besiege the strong fortress there. Instead, they pursued the Milanese toward the Castilian city of Murcia.
And General Francesco Pico was able to defeat the Portuguese at Andalucia, which more or less finalized for any observers who was in charge in the south. Toledo notwithstanding (err... rather, still standing -- what I mean is they had a victory there, but it shall be transitory).
Consider that we currently have 11 active sieges...
And... well, consider that Portugal is already making half-serious gestures toward reconciliation! We refuse, of course.
Gen. Aldini makes a first successful defence at Valencia, batting away the remnants of what was once a strong Castilian offensive. Soon, his success will allow us to seriously concentrate upon reducing Spanish cities and winning the sieges, rather than defending ourselves.
Meanwhile, how things have changed in Venezuela! We actually control a frontier, now, with our superior forces pressing the Castilian colonial defenders back. The only concern is what hides in the jungles beyond our range of vision.
Gen. Pico takes the war to southern Portugal, as well. The clock is ticking on Portugal...
But, whatever you do, just DON'T look at Andalucia! Bad die rolls don't quite cover it, though that's a start. We thought that city was more or less secure.
Last, remarkably, it seems like we may have found a general as competent as some of these opponents we’ve had!
Gen. Aldini twice, now, has completely torn apart his opponent’s armies without first having a clear advantage in numbers. We're looking for good things from this guy!
Francesco was able to defeat Gen. de la Cueva in Navarre, and immediately moved to pursue, expecting the retreating regiments from Armagnac to resume the siege there.
In Tangier, Gen. Pico had arrived, and was savaging the Portuguese stragglers there, preparatory to moving against mainland Portugal. Moreover, there were already two large columns of troops marching to relieve the siege at Andalucia. Pico would be the second wave, which hopefully would sweep into the lands of Portugal.
And (check the western edge of the screenshot above), now that the Austrians had established naval supremacy over the English on the coast of Portugal, our navy was moving troops to land and besiege the Portuguese capital at Lisbon.
Meanwhile, Emperor Francesco determined to chase the Spaniards across the whole Basque region, if he had to! This second clash, at Vizcaya, would turn out in Milan's favor, as well. The Castilian force in Armagnac was simply being cut off and ignored, for now.
And, with the landings in Lisbon, and the inexorable march of Imperial troops from the frontiers of Aragon, Milan won battles in not one, but TWO capitals in January!
Interestingly, around the trading city of Andalucia, there is a battle raging which is being conducted by TWO Gen. Picos – Luchino (our well-known general) and the newly recruited Gen. Francesco Pico, whose attack opened the battle from the east (Luchino closed from the south).
Emperor Francesco, in the Castilian capital, was able to successfully ward off another attacking force of Castilians on February 10.
To the south, a large Castilian army was able to dislodge the defenders of Toledo, but the Spaniards knew better than to besiege the strong fortress there. Instead, they pursued the Milanese toward the Castilian city of Murcia.
And General Francesco Pico was able to defeat the Portuguese at Andalucia, which more or less finalized for any observers who was in charge in the south. Toledo notwithstanding (err... rather, still standing -- what I mean is they had a victory there, but it shall be transitory).
Consider that we currently have 11 active sieges...
And... well, consider that Portugal is already making half-serious gestures toward reconciliation! We refuse, of course.
Gen. Aldini makes a first successful defence at Valencia, batting away the remnants of what was once a strong Castilian offensive. Soon, his success will allow us to seriously concentrate upon reducing Spanish cities and winning the sieges, rather than defending ourselves.
Meanwhile, how things have changed in Venezuela! We actually control a frontier, now, with our superior forces pressing the Castilian colonial defenders back. The only concern is what hides in the jungles beyond our range of vision.
Gen. Pico takes the war to southern Portugal, as well. The clock is ticking on Portugal...
But, whatever you do, just DON'T look at Andalucia! Bad die rolls don't quite cover it, though that's a start. We thought that city was more or less secure.
Last, remarkably, it seems like we may have found a general as competent as some of these opponents we’ve had!
Gen. Aldini twice, now, has completely torn apart his opponent’s armies without first having a clear advantage in numbers. We're looking for good things from this guy!
So the Milanese juggernaut rolls on... Not only is Spain under the mailed fist but also Portugal! At this point I'm not sure who could stop you.
Will you have an antipasto serving of colonies or move on to the Iberian entree?
Will you have an antipasto serving of colonies or move on to the Iberian entree?
The bit about the Austrians achieving naval superiority over the English really had me laughing, Your allies are all pulling their weight in this war. Has anyone attacked Bremen, yet, in this war?
You're close to achieving total victory over Portugal and Castille. This is one interesting peace settlement coming.
You're close to achieving total victory over Portugal and Castille. This is one interesting peace settlement coming.
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Your war with Poland was quite amusing. Here I was getting ready to settle down for a nice knock down drag out and Poland folds like lawn chair...and what do you get...two more isolated provinces to add to your other isolated province, creating a nice trio of isolated provinces. Sheesh, I swear I am going to have to pick up this game to understand this gaining of isolated provinces all over the map.
Now, the war with Portugal and Castille is proving to be a nice fight. They seemed to be making a go of it at first, but then the mighty Milanese dropped the hammer on them. I too will be interested to see what comes from the peace negotiations...some more isolated provinces? snark. Naw, I'm thinking some good pick ups in the colonies and N.Africa and a few Castillan provinces to round out your Spanish holdings, say...Almeria and Murcia?
Now, the war with Portugal and Castille is proving to be a nice fight. They seemed to be making a go of it at first, but then the mighty Milanese dropped the hammer on them. I too will be interested to see what comes from the peace negotiations...some more isolated provinces? snark. Naw, I'm thinking some good pick ups in the colonies and N.Africa and a few Castillan provinces to round out your Spanish holdings, say...Almeria and Murcia?
Mmhhh... Seems that the only questions left are whether you ask each country for a separate peace, how far you'll push them before offering them to end hostilities, and whether you're looking for continental or colonial prizes.
It's good on the Portuguese and Castillians that they can't read just how much manpower you have left. Seeing you stable around 80,000 men in reserve would look depressing to them
It's good on the Portuguese and Castillians that they can't read just how much manpower you have left. Seeing you stable around 80,000 men in reserve would look depressing to them
Yes, it does appear that the ability of Spain and Portugal to wage war is slowly starting to ease up.
Merak makes a good point - how's the economy bearing up to all this peacemaking (as we all know you are not a warmonger )
I don't think I'd bother with Almeria and Murcia in a peace deal, Madrid and Salamanca will hurt Castile far more. I'm guessing that Castile is still too large to forcevasselise.
Portugal - well Portugal exists in game to build colonial empires for other people to take over - I'd aim for Brazil in the peace deal. Alternatively, go for the Atlantic islands I always find that whenever I really want to take them my ships get sunk.
)I don't think I'd bother with Almeria and Murcia in a peace deal, Madrid and Salamanca will hurt Castile far more. I'm guessing that Castile is still too large to forcevasselise.
Portugal - well Portugal exists in game to build colonial empires for other people to take over - I'd aim for Brazil in the peace deal. Alternatively, go for the Atlantic islands I always find that whenever I really want to take them my ships get sunk.
Yes, I think now we need to start focusing on what you take from this war. I imagine Tangiers is an attraction, though it will probably also be expensive. Are you looking for colonial booty, or some of the Iberian mainland in peace?
Now that is seems like you are getting the upper hand I think some goals would be nice. I think that you should try to get your hands both on colonial lands and also make sure this never happens again making both countries your new vassals. It might take you some time and a lot of fighting but I am sure it will be well worth it when you have the two kings bow down to their overlord the Emperor of Milan
I like the idea of vassalage. Since you havent patched your EU3, vassalizing is still 60WS I think, so you could probably get that AND a province from each opponent. Then they continue to colonize until you annex them and the fruit of their labor becomes yours!
PS. The WS cost of vassalzing an opponent is now proportional to the size of the enemy country, if you didnt know.
PS. The WS cost of vassalzing an opponent is now proportional to the size of the enemy country, if you didnt know.
Rensslaer: Having achieved much, the two regiments in Maracaibo moved to intercept another regiment which contested the territory...
splendid ! ! some excellent gains in the New World ! !
Rensslaer: ...The Castilian force in Armagnac was simply being cut off and ignored, for now.
do those unit(s) disband if you defeat them while they are surrounded ? ?
Rensslaer: ...Gen. Aldini twice, now, has completely torn apart his opponent’s armies without first having a clear advantage in numbers. We're looking for good things from this guy!
most excellent ! ! it is about time that you have a killer commander ! !
magnificent update ! !
oh, and i concur with the taking of interior provinces that further split up Castile ! !
hmmm. Navarra would also be a nice catch, from a historical standpoint ! !
splendid ! ! some excellent gains in the New World ! !
Rensslaer: ...The Castilian force in Armagnac was simply being cut off and ignored, for now.
do those unit(s) disband if you defeat them while they are surrounded ? ?
Rensslaer: ...Gen. Aldini twice, now, has completely torn apart his opponent’s armies without first having a clear advantage in numbers. We're looking for good things from this guy!
most excellent ! ! it is about time that you have a killer commander ! !
magnificent update ! !
oh, and i concur with the taking of interior provinces that further split up Castile ! !
hmmm. Navarra would also be a nice catch, from a historical standpoint ! !
I would probably settle for colonies this time around but I think Castille is one more war away from getting dismantled as a state to prevent any further aggressive action against peace-loving Milan.
In extreme northeastern Spain, one of my allies finally got some troops to the warfront!
I take advantage of this situation by launching an assault against the walls at Navarre (before the Wurttemburgers can steal my siege!).
Old Gen. Pico (Luchino, who may be the lesser skilled of the father and son team) actually managed to win against King Manuel and his superior forces at Andalucia! I was certainly not expecting that, especially as these troops left to guard the city were the most worn out of all the regiments who had battled against the siege in the first place, not six weeks before.
And by mid-May, we begin to see true success, in the form of not just won battles, as at Andalucia and Algarve, but also fallen cities.
Continuing our frontal war, in Venezuela, we push on, in a one-two punch against Barinas.
Back in Spain… Holy Toledo!
We suffer intense casualty figures, as an improperly led Milanese army blunders into the Castilian force surrounding Toledo. The city is actually faltering far faster than I would have expected, so I am driven to desperation to try to save it. But I certainly didn’t expect this sort of one-sided battle, especially with a die-roll like that – not very lopsided as far as I can tell. I fear I must credit Gen. Objeda, entirely.
Bolstered in our confidence by our advance in naval technology, we mount an attempt to bolster the defenses of Santana and Sao Vicente, in southern Brazil. We embarked some of our troops from Morocco and sent them toward South America.
But rumors heard from other ships at sea indicated that the Portuguese Navy was abroad in several places near the route overseas. We were forced to redirect toward our island colony at St. Helena. That would at least serve as a friendly refuge, and allow some quick repairs before completing the last leg of the journey.
Gen. Aldini finally breached the cordon which had been placed around Toledo. The city was really suffering – pitiably meek for a city as well defended as Toledo. The mayor will have to be replaced, with one who understands the concept of “wartime stores!”
And, finally, cities begin to fall to our own sieges. Clearly, the Portuguese and Castilians understand storing up for emergency.
Our South American relief mission, unfortunately, ran into some combat on the way south, making their voyage all the more dangerous. They did manage to capture one of the enemy, which was quickly sent home to refit.
Back in the Castilian capital, the Emperor is busy trying to hold the siege against an energetic counterattack from the west. We outnumber the enemy, but Gen. de la Cueva is a canny opponent.
Tragically, for all the lives lost and efforts expended in the attempt, we failed to hold our long-term siege of Castila la Vieja – after almost bringing the Castilian capital to its knees… we are forced back from its walls, and the Spaniards breathe a deep sigh of relief.
We will have to re-invest the city, at a later date.
I take advantage of this situation by launching an assault against the walls at Navarre (before the Wurttemburgers can steal my siege!).
Old Gen. Pico (Luchino, who may be the lesser skilled of the father and son team) actually managed to win against King Manuel and his superior forces at Andalucia! I was certainly not expecting that, especially as these troops left to guard the city were the most worn out of all the regiments who had battled against the siege in the first place, not six weeks before.
And by mid-May, we begin to see true success, in the form of not just won battles, as at Andalucia and Algarve, but also fallen cities.
Continuing our frontal war, in Venezuela, we push on, in a one-two punch against Barinas.
Back in Spain… Holy Toledo!
We suffer intense casualty figures, as an improperly led Milanese army blunders into the Castilian force surrounding Toledo. The city is actually faltering far faster than I would have expected, so I am driven to desperation to try to save it. But I certainly didn’t expect this sort of one-sided battle, especially with a die-roll like that – not very lopsided as far as I can tell. I fear I must credit Gen. Objeda, entirely.
Bolstered in our confidence by our advance in naval technology, we mount an attempt to bolster the defenses of Santana and Sao Vicente, in southern Brazil. We embarked some of our troops from Morocco and sent them toward South America.
But rumors heard from other ships at sea indicated that the Portuguese Navy was abroad in several places near the route overseas. We were forced to redirect toward our island colony at St. Helena. That would at least serve as a friendly refuge, and allow some quick repairs before completing the last leg of the journey.
Gen. Aldini finally breached the cordon which had been placed around Toledo. The city was really suffering – pitiably meek for a city as well defended as Toledo. The mayor will have to be replaced, with one who understands the concept of “wartime stores!”
And, finally, cities begin to fall to our own sieges. Clearly, the Portuguese and Castilians understand storing up for emergency.
Our South American relief mission, unfortunately, ran into some combat on the way south, making their voyage all the more dangerous. They did manage to capture one of the enemy, which was quickly sent home to refit.
Back in the Castilian capital, the Emperor is busy trying to hold the siege against an energetic counterattack from the west. We outnumber the enemy, but Gen. de la Cueva is a canny opponent.
Tragically, for all the lives lost and efforts expended in the attempt, we failed to hold our long-term siege of Castila la Vieja – after almost bringing the Castilian capital to its knees… we are forced back from its walls, and the Spaniards breathe a deep sigh of relief.
We will have to re-invest the city, at a later date.
He may be a canny opponent, but not even General de le Cueva can stop the onrushing tide.
Still and all, Toledo was a brave stand and that should give the lads the spirit needed to counter once more.