NOW WITH PHOTOS!!!
Chapter 1: William Pitt, Prime Minister of England, March 1805
“Good day gentlemen and advisors to the king. We have pressing matters on the Mainland Europe theater. However, let us recap.
If you remember, in January 1805, an army was raised, composing of 5 regiments of line infantry, 1 fencibiles, 3 light dragoon regiments, 2 9lb artillery batteries, and 1 6lb battery, all commanded by Arthur Wellesley and his bodyguard. They boarded a small local fleet, comprised of a 4th rate and a 6th rate, and landed somewhere on the Belgium coast. In two weeks, they arrived outside Brussels, and the only resistance was some armed mobs raised by the French governor. However, after a quick surrender, and Wellesley marched into the town triumphant. First of all, Belgium had always been a part of France, unlike Holland, and was more reluctant to join the British side then the conquered Dutch. However, Arthur did as I told him, to liberate the region, giving us an ally, and more importantly, a base of operations for replenishment and landing of units. Next, his army followed the strategy, to march on Amsterdam and destroy the Batavian Republic, a figurehead for Napoleon and an excellent port. However, there was resistance on the assault, however the enemy was defeated handedly with only 180 casualties. Yet again, the Dutch were liberated, giving us a stronger ally then Belgium, and an excellent stronghold.
Recently, the army boarded the same fleet as before, and was transported to the coast of Normandy. Normandy was taken, however Normandy was French, and we could hardly think of liberating it, since it would eventually turn back to French rule. Nevertheless, the region was occupied, giving an easy reinforcement landing for the two regiments of foot and the one fencibiles unit being recruited at the moment. However, Napoleon’s armies are converging on the small region, and bloody battles are to be expected.
Finally, through excellent diplomatic skills, and a sum of money, Belgium and Holland were turned into the war with France. This move may prove disastrous, since they are both weak, but it gives us an extra front. And if they are conquered, they can easily be re-liberated and kept out of the war.
Now we debate. Where is our next move with the Army? Is the reports of a large French fleet of Spain true, and will Horatio Nelson, our great admiral, be able to intercept them before they destroy shipping lines? And are the reports that a large army converging on Gibraltar truthful, and will we loose the chokepoint of the Mediterranean?
[NTW AAR] Long Live The King!
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