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they have a huge CoT...maybe try Mameluks or Hyderabad/Mysore if you want a kinda large nation.
I was thinking about doing Persia thanks for the kind words British, an update comes tommorow.
one spoiler
Friedrick Really is Great.
one spoiler
Friedrick Really is Great.
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Where's this elusive update you promised Cow Pie? I want to read about Frederick the Great!
Just one question: so are you writing your next AAR about Persia? I certainly hope so.
LB
Just one question: so are you writing your next AAR about Persia? I certainly hope so.
LB
The Legacy of Friedrick the Great
The death of Friedrick
The great king Friedrick Wilhelm I put the Polish under his boot, controlling the conquests of his predecessor , he conquered the Crimean Khanate, broke Ukrainian Power, and helped brake Turkey. His leadership destroyed the Turks at Bujak, and he alone is responsible for the Break-up of the Turkish nation. Through his patronage Byzantium, Ragusa, Hungary, and Georgia were allowed to remain independent countries.
Internally he built the Polish lands into provinces that became much wealthier. He expanded New World colonies and broke the Spanish colonial armies. He created substantial defenses against the Russians and created bases for the invasion of the Ottoman Empire.
He spent the final years of his life developing a military for the next generation of soldiers, and on one look at his son, it is quite obvious that it will be put to good use. He passed from the world peaceful in the knowledge that he had contributed to the greatest Empire on the face of the earth.
Friedrick II came to the throne unopposed, the news of the day was that the Mughals had imposed a ban upon trade against us. Eager to renew hostilities with Europe and prove himself young Friedrick took personal control of an army on the Russian border. War was declared on The Mughals on the twenty eighth, less than a month after Friedrick took complete control of the government.
The European nations took notice quickly, Denmark led Russia, and Sweden into the fight as usual. This would be the make or break period for our northern policy, our war gains now would forever affect Scandanavia, and the independence of both Sweden and Denmark.
Denmark was invaded swiftly loosing most of her Northern possessions in the first year and a half of the war. The Russians faired no better, with Friedrick and one of his commanders Russian provinces fell quickly, Moscow was even sacked by Friedrick himself. Once again the capital lay in Prussian hands, Friedrick sat upon the throne of Moscow and styled himself Czar of the Russians. Short-lived however, he once more moved north to break the siege of newly fallen Ingermanland.
The Ukrainians decided to try their hand on the world stage as well, they failed miserably.
The Spaniards decided to start the colonial war once again, but King Friedrick has other plans, he wants Flanders and he will settle for nothing else. The colonial war goes well until a third party was brought in.
The backstabbing Georgians, already stronger than any upstart nation has a right to be declared war bring New Spain into the conflict in the New World. The Mexican army, as they have adopted the name of Mexico in their fight for freedom, was larger than all of the colonial armies in the area at the time. And with a rather weak Tampico open to them we could do nothing for the colony.
The first to cave was the Ukraine, ceding their gold bearing province of the same name. Next was the Goergians, they gave up Soichi, their only province with a less than large fortress. Thankfully this move ended the war with the Mexicans who had taken Tampico and defeated the entire Colonial Army.
Luckily the Colonial army was no longer needed, the Spanish were forced to the table after much diplomatic wrangling. They placed Flanderes under the control of Prussia.
In the north things were more fickle, the Russians were the ones who declared war but no peace can be signed with them until the Norsemen are brought to the table. Finally near the end of October in the year 1742 Denmark gave us what we wanted, Trondelag, Narvick, and Finmark. Now peace with the Russians and Mughals was all that remained, the occupation of substantial Mughal trading posts convinced them to return to status quo. The Russians also ceded us all we wanted, Nyland, Ingermanland, and Lipetxt.
Internally: We advanced and started building Shipyards in the Black Sea, when Byzantium's navy can beat yours it's a sign that change needs to be had.
The death of Friedrick
The great king Friedrick Wilhelm I put the Polish under his boot, controlling the conquests of his predecessor , he conquered the Crimean Khanate, broke Ukrainian Power, and helped brake Turkey. His leadership destroyed the Turks at Bujak, and he alone is responsible for the Break-up of the Turkish nation. Through his patronage Byzantium, Ragusa, Hungary, and Georgia were allowed to remain independent countries.
Internally he built the Polish lands into provinces that became much wealthier. He expanded New World colonies and broke the Spanish colonial armies. He created substantial defenses against the Russians and created bases for the invasion of the Ottoman Empire.
He spent the final years of his life developing a military for the next generation of soldiers, and on one look at his son, it is quite obvious that it will be put to good use. He passed from the world peaceful in the knowledge that he had contributed to the greatest Empire on the face of the earth.
Friedrick II came to the throne unopposed, the news of the day was that the Mughals had imposed a ban upon trade against us. Eager to renew hostilities with Europe and prove himself young Friedrick took personal control of an army on the Russian border. War was declared on The Mughals on the twenty eighth, less than a month after Friedrick took complete control of the government.
The European nations took notice quickly, Denmark led Russia, and Sweden into the fight as usual. This would be the make or break period for our northern policy, our war gains now would forever affect Scandanavia, and the independence of both Sweden and Denmark.
Denmark was invaded swiftly loosing most of her Northern possessions in the first year and a half of the war. The Russians faired no better, with Friedrick and one of his commanders Russian provinces fell quickly, Moscow was even sacked by Friedrick himself. Once again the capital lay in Prussian hands, Friedrick sat upon the throne of Moscow and styled himself Czar of the Russians. Short-lived however, he once more moved north to break the siege of newly fallen Ingermanland.
The Ukrainians decided to try their hand on the world stage as well, they failed miserably.
The Spaniards decided to start the colonial war once again, but King Friedrick has other plans, he wants Flanders and he will settle for nothing else. The colonial war goes well until a third party was brought in.
The backstabbing Georgians, already stronger than any upstart nation has a right to be declared war bring New Spain into the conflict in the New World. The Mexican army, as they have adopted the name of Mexico in their fight for freedom, was larger than all of the colonial armies in the area at the time. And with a rather weak Tampico open to them we could do nothing for the colony.
The first to cave was the Ukraine, ceding their gold bearing province of the same name. Next was the Goergians, they gave up Soichi, their only province with a less than large fortress. Thankfully this move ended the war with the Mexicans who had taken Tampico and defeated the entire Colonial Army.
Luckily the Colonial army was no longer needed, the Spanish were forced to the table after much diplomatic wrangling. They placed Flanderes under the control of Prussia.
In the north things were more fickle, the Russians were the ones who declared war but no peace can be signed with them until the Norsemen are brought to the table. Finally near the end of October in the year 1742 Denmark gave us what we wanted, Trondelag, Narvick, and Finmark. Now peace with the Russians and Mughals was all that remained, the occupation of substantial Mughal trading posts convinced them to return to status quo. The Russians also ceded us all we wanted, Nyland, Ingermanland, and Lipetxt.
Internally: We advanced and started building Shipyards in the Black Sea, when Byzantium's navy can beat yours it's a sign that change needs to be had.
As it turns out I just played a couple years as Persia and a decade of another nation.
I found Persia to be to much of hassle with all the revolts for no reason. and this second game was alot more fun than any other game I played in memory. Most of my games get fun as I start dominating, this one was just fun while I still was relatively weak.
I found Persia to be to much of hassle with all the revolts for no reason. and this second game was alot more fun than any other game I played in memory. Most of my games get fun as I start dominating, this one was just fun while I still was relatively weak.
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Swedish War
As peace fell upon us we began our usual habits once again, the rebuilding of trade, and the construction of fortifications. The allies as usual began to mistrust us, our envoys restored relations to the point were the Scots and the people of Ragusa were begging to be added to the empire (Vassalized Scotland and Ragusa).
The same year the Austrians went to war with the Hungarians, the Mughals, The English, Ukrain, the Danish, and than the Swedish each went to war with us.
Ukraine was annexed by Freidrick’s own soldiers, the enemy from within was effectively removed. The Colonial armies moved against the English and the Indian troops forced the Mughals into a White peace. A small detachment took over English settlements in India and after the burning of many trading posts the English handed Madras over to us.
The Russians were beaten into handing Tyver to us, we fought half hearted The Russians posed no challenge anymore, so when the Swedes invaded us bringing the Russians back into conflict our rage could be imagined. Rage not at the Russians who we forced into a return to Status Quo but at the Swedish whom we had been wooing into our own alliance. The Swedes paid by giving us two of their own provinces Gastrikland and Osterbotten.
The Norsemen gave up Damtland our control of Scandinavia draws ever closer.
Internally:
Madras made us very happy, now if only the Mughals would be nice and die we could gain control of all Indian trade.
As peace fell upon us we began our usual habits once again, the rebuilding of trade, and the construction of fortifications. The allies as usual began to mistrust us, our envoys restored relations to the point were the Scots and the people of Ragusa were begging to be added to the empire (Vassalized Scotland and Ragusa).
The same year the Austrians went to war with the Hungarians, the Mughals, The English, Ukrain, the Danish, and than the Swedish each went to war with us.
Ukraine was annexed by Freidrick’s own soldiers, the enemy from within was effectively removed. The Colonial armies moved against the English and the Indian troops forced the Mughals into a White peace. A small detachment took over English settlements in India and after the burning of many trading posts the English handed Madras over to us.
The Russians were beaten into handing Tyver to us, we fought half hearted The Russians posed no challenge anymore, so when the Swedes invaded us bringing the Russians back into conflict our rage could be imagined. Rage not at the Russians who we forced into a return to Status Quo but at the Swedish whom we had been wooing into our own alliance. The Swedes paid by giving us two of their own provinces Gastrikland and Osterbotten.
The Norsemen gave up Damtland our control of Scandinavia draws ever closer.
Internally:
Madras made us very happy, now if only the Mughals would be nice and die we could gain control of all Indian trade.
The Austrian Wars
As The Ukraine came under control Friedrick once again moved, this time he relocated himself to the Goergian border were he could keep an eye on developments in the Goergian Russian War. Troops were raised in the North and ships raised in the South, plans to incorporate Ragusa into the Empire are beginning to seem ever more unlikely.
War preparations are broken when in 1754 Austria went to war with The remains of the Ottoman Empire. This was followed by Sweden going to war with France, the Spanish, the Mughals, and later on the Venetians focused upon us.
Troops were marched into Bosnia and the rebel held city fell to the troops shortly, As the troops likewise took Dorbudja by assault, soon the advance up the Dalmation coast began, Illyria fell. It and Dorbudja were given for peace.
In Russia a White Peace was gained, the Russians were not the enemy the Swedes were. In the south Georgia ceded Azerbadjin to Russia. Than for some ungodly reason they raided Friedrick’s supply depots. This was obviously the declaration of war Friedrick had been waiting on. He invaded Georgia and annexed it once that large walls were penetrated.
The Venetians took offense at this action and led the Italians in war, The Hungarians also took offense, and declared war. The Hungarians are growing more trouble than they are worth, especially with a mighty fortress guarding their capital. They are paid 250 ducrats to back off, likewise the Venetians and The Mughals are like wise paid. Spain grew tired of war almost as soon as we did, they seemed more than happy to accept a white peace.
The Swedes did not pay dearly, they barely paid at all, Finaland was ceded, and the complete destruction of an army against Denmark had dampened the spirits of the Prussians to continue the fight.
Yet another round of warfare ended, Prussia sits unshakable at the top of the world.
Internally:
Trade was expanded.
As The Ukraine came under control Friedrick once again moved, this time he relocated himself to the Goergian border were he could keep an eye on developments in the Goergian Russian War. Troops were raised in the North and ships raised in the South, plans to incorporate Ragusa into the Empire are beginning to seem ever more unlikely.
War preparations are broken when in 1754 Austria went to war with The remains of the Ottoman Empire. This was followed by Sweden going to war with France, the Spanish, the Mughals, and later on the Venetians focused upon us.
Troops were marched into Bosnia and the rebel held city fell to the troops shortly, As the troops likewise took Dorbudja by assault, soon the advance up the Dalmation coast began, Illyria fell. It and Dorbudja were given for peace.
In Russia a White Peace was gained, the Russians were not the enemy the Swedes were. In the south Georgia ceded Azerbadjin to Russia. Than for some ungodly reason they raided Friedrick’s supply depots. This was obviously the declaration of war Friedrick had been waiting on. He invaded Georgia and annexed it once that large walls were penetrated.
The Venetians took offense at this action and led the Italians in war, The Hungarians also took offense, and declared war. The Hungarians are growing more trouble than they are worth, especially with a mighty fortress guarding their capital. They are paid 250 ducrats to back off, likewise the Venetians and The Mughals are like wise paid. Spain grew tired of war almost as soon as we did, they seemed more than happy to accept a white peace.
The Swedes did not pay dearly, they barely paid at all, Finaland was ceded, and the complete destruction of an army against Denmark had dampened the spirits of the Prussians to continue the fight.
Yet another round of warfare ended, Prussia sits unshakable at the top of the world.
Internally:
Trade was expanded.
Friedrick's Great War
Friedrick The Great however once more began to lay out his plans for the complete destruction of his enemies. Peace had reigned in Europe long enough, the fire would have to be ignited once more. Annoyences were to be eliminated and only the few remaining enemies of the great Prussian Land will be tolerated.
By 1766 Friedrick’s troops were ready, on the border of Hungary Friedrick waits with bated breath, this would be his most decisive war, it would teach all parts of the world to fear him.
The Mughals were once again used as the scape goats, no real attempts into their land holdings however were made, unfortunately many attacks on madras was repelled. Soon all the enemies came England led by far the most fearsome threat, the usual Colonial confederation of Portugal, and Spain. The war for colonial supremacy was decided long ago in Prussian favor.
Our Colonial threat lies in the North were the Danes, the Swedes and the Russians gather together to save themselves from Prussian wrath. It however will not help them. The army had been preparing to secure Scandinavia for years and now was the perfect chance.
And so now the minor enemies show, Hungary came first, it would prove to be their last mistake, as we taught them the following year. The Italian Alliance split into two parts one with Savoy led by Venice, and one led by Genoa with Tuscanny. The Italians were Italians annoying.
The fighting in India as stated was rather dull, although late in the war a plan to take the Portugese with the newly formed navy at Palembang failed for reasons to be stated later. In the north an army was being constructed to explore the Siberian Corridor first hand. Meanwhile the two Swedish conquering forces were doing well, so well that by 1677 All Swedish Provinces lay in Prussian hands. The long held ambition of the annexation of Sweden was fulfilled. Now the focus turned to Russia (Since we wp with Denmark somewhere along the way).
While sieging the Hungarian capital Frierick thought of something he had not done in a long time, Take land from the Ottoman Turks, a large army was on the border to the north, and with one in Illyria there was no reason not invade, if only the Turks had went to war, but that can be solved, Friedrick the Great issued a declaration of war against the house of Osman.
With Hungaries fall Friedrick was left in a dillema he had not lost many men in the fighting and the Hungarians added new infantry to his army, but with so many theateres of combat which one should he join? Russia was too far away, Italy was an annoyance but hardly worth going after. In the end Friedrick as usual made the boldest move possible he marched across the Austrian lands and invaded the Ottoman capital of Istanbul, he was determined to see the city in Christian hands once again.
1768
In yet another characteristically bold move Friedrick sent plans all the way to Berlin regarding naval operations and a detailed map of the invasion force to be mounted. The long dormant Army of The Netherlands was drafted as the invasion army, new recruits were added along the way. The Navy picked up the forces and immediately they sailed around England without any opposition from the English navy. and from The Highlands the invasion of England began.
Meanwhile the invasion of Russia also went off without hitch, once again their colonial empire was burnt to the ground. And the expedition into the Corridor set off beating back a lone army attempting to keep them from their goal. They of course failed and the expedition set off surviving the Russian winter. The army than split into two groups of Artillery and Cavalry in order to cover more ground.
The colonial war was going well the English colonies in India were occupied and trading posts burnt down. In America the situations was the exact same this included the occupation of their CoT in the America’s. at one point Coahaitia was gained it however remains a mystery from were it came because the colonial alliance only began to fold after I white peaced the Spanish.
And Friedrick as restless as always conquered the capital of the Ottoman Empire, the only Ottoman field army was beaten completely at Bosnia. With peace looking more and more likely and as the invasion of The Highlands worked in our favor reinforcements were being raised in the Netherlands. Friedrick of course did not constitute this as an invasion of England, as the Scottish provinces were under siege by the English and the Portuguese, with another Portuguese force in The Marches. Friedrick decided to go force the Venetians to call of their Italian dogs.
As he was leaving the capital of the Ottoman Empire he muttered to himself, “I don’t see why Europe was so afraid of those spineless infidels for so long.” He stopped in his tracks when word that the Sultan had been discovered. Rather than treating the scum as he should have been dealt Friedrick entreated the Sultan to hand over Bosnia and Istria to the Prussian Empire, The Sultan, Friedrick pointed out, had no more need for them. The fearful Sultan agreed.
1669
With the Operation against Russia and the Corridor complete and with the capital under Prussian control the army took the land of Kola and burned down the Russian Trading posts along the Corridor.
In England the Scots were saved by the Prussian Cavalry, and with the arrival of reinforcements the English and Portuguese armies were completely destroyed. Soon after The Marches fell, and with the victory on the English complete, peace was settled for what was really wanted, The Highlands and The Marches.
And with the fall of the Venetian capital the sites were set upon aiding the French, who had been whipped in Italy, with both their provinces in Genoese hands. Emilia was liberated and once more placed under French dominance as a sort of “State Gift.” However with infantry being raised Friedrick began his invasion of Italy, the Tuscans had grown powerful over these years, after their annexation of the Papacy, something would have to be done.
By 1770 although the forces were running dangerously low Freidrick conquered the former Papal lands of Rome and Romagna. Now in a seige of the Tuscan capital he failed in an assault, and his artilery alone proved unable to penetrate the mighty fortress. As the Black Sea Navy was sent to speed up time between reinforcement arrival in Italy Frierick’s forces slowly began to rebuild. A French army arrived and beleiving to have sufficient troops Friedrick once more assaulted the capital. He would have won the day had the French will failed them, the entire army was obliterated and Friedrick himself injured to the point were he could no longer lead his troops into battle. So the career of the greatest Prussian millitary man in years came to an end Rome and Romagna were taken from Tuscanny, thereby bringing them back down to their original size. The Pope was sent to Austria as another “State Gift” and there Papal court was set up in Vienna.
Friedrick The Great however once more began to lay out his plans for the complete destruction of his enemies. Peace had reigned in Europe long enough, the fire would have to be ignited once more. Annoyences were to be eliminated and only the few remaining enemies of the great Prussian Land will be tolerated.
By 1766 Friedrick’s troops were ready, on the border of Hungary Friedrick waits with bated breath, this would be his most decisive war, it would teach all parts of the world to fear him.
The Mughals were once again used as the scape goats, no real attempts into their land holdings however were made, unfortunately many attacks on madras was repelled. Soon all the enemies came England led by far the most fearsome threat, the usual Colonial confederation of Portugal, and Spain. The war for colonial supremacy was decided long ago in Prussian favor.
Our Colonial threat lies in the North were the Danes, the Swedes and the Russians gather together to save themselves from Prussian wrath. It however will not help them. The army had been preparing to secure Scandinavia for years and now was the perfect chance.
And so now the minor enemies show, Hungary came first, it would prove to be their last mistake, as we taught them the following year. The Italian Alliance split into two parts one with Savoy led by Venice, and one led by Genoa with Tuscanny. The Italians were Italians annoying.
The fighting in India as stated was rather dull, although late in the war a plan to take the Portugese with the newly formed navy at Palembang failed for reasons to be stated later. In the north an army was being constructed to explore the Siberian Corridor first hand. Meanwhile the two Swedish conquering forces were doing well, so well that by 1677 All Swedish Provinces lay in Prussian hands. The long held ambition of the annexation of Sweden was fulfilled. Now the focus turned to Russia (Since we wp with Denmark somewhere along the way).
While sieging the Hungarian capital Frierick thought of something he had not done in a long time, Take land from the Ottoman Turks, a large army was on the border to the north, and with one in Illyria there was no reason not invade, if only the Turks had went to war, but that can be solved, Friedrick the Great issued a declaration of war against the house of Osman.
With Hungaries fall Friedrick was left in a dillema he had not lost many men in the fighting and the Hungarians added new infantry to his army, but with so many theateres of combat which one should he join? Russia was too far away, Italy was an annoyance but hardly worth going after. In the end Friedrick as usual made the boldest move possible he marched across the Austrian lands and invaded the Ottoman capital of Istanbul, he was determined to see the city in Christian hands once again.
1768
In yet another characteristically bold move Friedrick sent plans all the way to Berlin regarding naval operations and a detailed map of the invasion force to be mounted. The long dormant Army of The Netherlands was drafted as the invasion army, new recruits were added along the way. The Navy picked up the forces and immediately they sailed around England without any opposition from the English navy. and from The Highlands the invasion of England began.
Meanwhile the invasion of Russia also went off without hitch, once again their colonial empire was burnt to the ground. And the expedition into the Corridor set off beating back a lone army attempting to keep them from their goal. They of course failed and the expedition set off surviving the Russian winter. The army than split into two groups of Artillery and Cavalry in order to cover more ground.
The colonial war was going well the English colonies in India were occupied and trading posts burnt down. In America the situations was the exact same this included the occupation of their CoT in the America’s. at one point Coahaitia was gained it however remains a mystery from were it came because the colonial alliance only began to fold after I white peaced the Spanish.
And Friedrick as restless as always conquered the capital of the Ottoman Empire, the only Ottoman field army was beaten completely at Bosnia. With peace looking more and more likely and as the invasion of The Highlands worked in our favor reinforcements were being raised in the Netherlands. Friedrick of course did not constitute this as an invasion of England, as the Scottish provinces were under siege by the English and the Portuguese, with another Portuguese force in The Marches. Friedrick decided to go force the Venetians to call of their Italian dogs.
As he was leaving the capital of the Ottoman Empire he muttered to himself, “I don’t see why Europe was so afraid of those spineless infidels for so long.” He stopped in his tracks when word that the Sultan had been discovered. Rather than treating the scum as he should have been dealt Friedrick entreated the Sultan to hand over Bosnia and Istria to the Prussian Empire, The Sultan, Friedrick pointed out, had no more need for them. The fearful Sultan agreed.
1669
With the Operation against Russia and the Corridor complete and with the capital under Prussian control the army took the land of Kola and burned down the Russian Trading posts along the Corridor.
In England the Scots were saved by the Prussian Cavalry, and with the arrival of reinforcements the English and Portuguese armies were completely destroyed. Soon after The Marches fell, and with the victory on the English complete, peace was settled for what was really wanted, The Highlands and The Marches.
And with the fall of the Venetian capital the sites were set upon aiding the French, who had been whipped in Italy, with both their provinces in Genoese hands. Emilia was liberated and once more placed under French dominance as a sort of “State Gift.” However with infantry being raised Friedrick began his invasion of Italy, the Tuscans had grown powerful over these years, after their annexation of the Papacy, something would have to be done.
By 1770 although the forces were running dangerously low Freidrick conquered the former Papal lands of Rome and Romagna. Now in a seige of the Tuscan capital he failed in an assault, and his artilery alone proved unable to penetrate the mighty fortress. As the Black Sea Navy was sent to speed up time between reinforcement arrival in Italy Frierick’s forces slowly began to rebuild. A French army arrived and beleiving to have sufficient troops Friedrick once more assaulted the capital. He would have won the day had the French will failed them, the entire army was obliterated and Friedrick himself injured to the point were he could no longer lead his troops into battle. So the career of the greatest Prussian millitary man in years came to an end Rome and Romagna were taken from Tuscanny, thereby bringing them back down to their original size. The Pope was sent to Austria as another “State Gift” and there Papal court was set up in Vienna.
Re: Re: Friedrick's Great War
Find me a place to put them.
Originally posted by Morpheus506
Typo!
Great update, can't wait for the next. Screenies!
Find me a place to put them.
Let me see....
www.geocities.com
www.villagephotos.com
www.mysite.freeserve.com
www.freewebs.com
I think www.side7.com, too, but I don't know if they let you host screenies like that.
Happy?
www.geocities.com
www.villagephotos.com
www.mysite.freeserve.com
www.freewebs.com
I think www.side7.com, too, but I don't know if they let you host screenies like that.
Happy?
Originally posted by Cow Pie
Maybe if I had cable.
Bah, stop making excuses and gimme some screenies!!!!