Whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt?

Surely the scots were too drunk to beat the turks!

LOLOLOLOL!!! I can picture it...a bunch of Turk generals sitting around a table:

"OK guys, we're in a desperate situation."
"No kidding sir."
"Don't give me lip Emir...I'm not in the mood."
"Sorry sir."
"So, as I was saying...we're desperate. These Brits are the bane of our existence. We're going to be run out of our homeland soon...soooooooooo....any suggestions as to where we should attack?"
(silence)
(more silence)
"Well sir, I have a thought, but its a little crazy..."
"Well Ilhan, don't hold back."
"Nah. Its just too silly."
"No seriously...what is it?"
"No, you guys will all laugh."
"No! You always have good ideas!"
"We won't laugh, promise!"
"C'mon let's hear it!"
"OK, but promise?"
"We promise."
"Alright then....Scotland."
(silence)
"bwahahahhahahahhahhah!!!!!!!"
"Aw cmon guys, you promised..."
"...hahhahahhhahahahha..."
"Scotland??! That's your suggestion???"
"Yes. Well, you see, they have sheep..."
"ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Shhh everyone...continue Ilhan."


That's some good stuff Lewis! I love twists!!!

Also Lewis, you've exceeded your bandwidth for your photos, I hope you can get that fixed.

Oh great, does that mean you can't see them any more? I'll upload the latest update's images with my other photobucket account instead.

Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Edit: Okay I replaced the last update with working images, previous updates will unfortunately have to wait until the 22nd when the bandwidth will be reset, you can still read them though of course, although my AAR isn't much without pictures. All future updates shouldn't have that issue.

More good stuff, keep it up.

pics or not, its a great story.

great story, love the invasion of scotland.

Wow... I just wish stuff like the Ottomans invading Scotland would happen in my games.... geez I'm almost jelous of you man.

Great work though keep it up, easily the best AAR for me, because it's simple, has amazing pictures, awsome story telling and I'm really into your storyline now, just like a good book.

It's times like this I wish I could rep cause there would be bucket loads headed your way.

Very nice story.
The update before this one has no images BTW.
+rep

1. this is the BEST AAR

2. thanks for the rep, i am so happy now, SOmone gave me rep! someone COOOL!

3. Nanny, you are just HILARIOUS!

Thank you all, should have an update later today

Ra's Al Ghul said:

Very nice story.
The update before this one has no images BTW.
+rep

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Thanks , if you read the comments above, you can it's because too many people looked at the pictures so the bandwith needs to be reset, whch happens on the 22nd. No future updates will have that problem though, and you will be able to read the other couple of updates with pictures soon.


Lewis

I dont mind, i find words are more interesting than pictures.

Well whadda you know...one of the first AAR's for this game is the first epic one. +Rep sir, although I have said it several times.

Thanks again for the comments, it's always very much appreciated
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Europe at the end of January 1812


February 1812 - Part 39 – A Return to Action


Since the loss of Strasbourg to the French Empire last year with the unfortunate defeats of both Wellington and his Dutch allies, The Duke returned to Württemberg, from where he found safety and supplies for his devastated army.

After replenishing his force, and the Belgian army courageously reoccupying Strasbourg themselves, Wellington moved towards Switzerland, a region which had given him much trouble previously due to such a large amount of French Forces arriving from the Italian regions to fight against the ever growing threat in the North West.

In Early February, Wellington newly fresh force moved south and besieged the city of Luzern in central Switzerland




- The Battle of Luzern 1812

The Battle of Luzern was about to begin, as once again the Duke of Wellington continues his aim of liberating further states from Napoleon’s Empire.


On one dull morning, with many clouds obscuring the wonderful Swiss skies, Wellington advanced on the outskirts of Lurzen. With much of the French Army now concentrated in France with Marshal Moncey, Switzerland was no longer of such high significance with the threat of another siege of Paris. A capable army of both French and enlisted Swiss infantry were forced to defend Luzern from Wellington’s siege.

Wellington’s well experienced artillery regiments battered the French Defence as his Infantry and Cavalry slowly moved forward towards French Line Infantry. However, French Light Infantry advanced forward towards the British Lines in an attempt to disrupt the British movement. They opened fire on several regiments of the Duke’s army but a regiment of Dutch Line Infantry quickly sprinted so they could return musket fire onto the French Light Infantry.

The Dutch Regiment quickly fired upon them forcing them to flee back to the main French lines, which was strangely advancing towards the British instead! The battle had turned; Wellington was now defending against the Franco-Swiss attack as British Howitzers continued to shatter the marching French.

A Line battle occurred, volley after volley, shot after shot, men from both sides of the Swiss fields were falling to the tough old ground. However, as the battle continued on for several hours, it was becoming ever more apparent that British Infantry’s experience was paying off for them with their much higher rate of musket shots. The French were starting to break alongside the Swiss loyal to Napoleon.

With much of the Garrison now fleeing from the settlement, the Horse Guards galloped towards those remaining to fight, killing the final devastating blow to the French in the Switzerland region.

Wellington’s Horse Guard’s drive the French Army away from Luzern


Wellington had his first victory since the fall of Strasbourg, proving a much needed morale boost for his men after being restless for several months in Stuttgart. As a result of the Battle of Lurzen, and a defeat of the French and Swiss Loyalists, the leading powers in Switzerland were dissolved and a new Swiss Confederation was established in its place.



With Switzerland secure by the Duke of Wellington and his army, a small force back in Reims moved out of the city to deal with a small French army, who have been occupying the small settlement of Troyes for several months after a defeat during Moncey’s siege of Reims.



- The Battle of Troyes 1812

Some 400 troops were eventually outside Troyes after travelling for several hours from Reims with the attempt to drive out the French foes within, who have been denying the People of Reims and Ouwater’s army precious resources.


The Battle was over very quickly, it started with the French making good use of their four cannons in the farmlands of Troyes. However, the 95th Rifles of Outwater’s army were part of the small force tasked with driving the enemy out.

It was not long after the first shots by the French Cannons that the 95th Rifles were in range, opening fire straight away. The Fire from the 95th was overwhelming in the nearby woodland from which they were firing from. Both Infantry and Cavalry were annihilated by the Light Infantry before they could get anywhere near their British enemies. It little less than 5 volleys from the Light Infantry, the French fled and the settlement of Troyes was safe.



Feburary1812 - Part 40 – The Abandoned Frenchmen of Croatia

In the east after the Liberation of the Austrian Empire at Vienna, the city of Zagreb in Croatia, occupied by the French has now nearly been cut off by the French in the North and with the forces in Italy occupied with Wellington’s advances, the Croatian Garrison is weak but little hope of reinforcements.

Dietrich Weiss, a General of Austrian Descent, who have served the British after their liberation in Vienna last month has moved south with several regiments from Gabriel’s army in order to occupy Croatia and remove the French Garrison from Zagreb.



- The Battle of Zagreb 1812

Guillaume-Chretien Surcouf was the French General who had to make do with the small force he had at Croatia in an attempt to stop Croatia from falling into British hands, leaving Venice open to attack.



In the late afternoon of one day in February, Dietrich Weiss started his attacked composing of several regiments of the King’s German Legion and Light Infantry Rifles. Weiss advanced through the sparse wooded lands on the outskirts of Zagreb as Surcouf’s men advanced to meet Weiss’ army as the sun began to slowly set on the horizon.

Shortly afterwards, British Rifles opened fire upon Surcourf’s lines in the wooded areas just outside the buildings of Zagreb. Meanwhile both armies’ lines expanded across the golden grounds resulting in musket fire to be exchanged across the tall wheat fields.

Fire continued to be exchanged as a build up of French Militia and Armed Citizenry started to open fire on the left flank, leading to a charge from a regiment of Light Dragoons, which smashed into those on left, driving them away from the battle. As the battle continued, French G\eneral Surcouf charged into a regiment of the King’s German Legion in a last attempt to break Weiss’ line. This resulted in his death after his courageous but foolish charge as General Weiss himself and his own personal guards helped the Infantry, fighting off the last of Surcouf’s force.

The Death of Guillaume-Chretien Surcouf



The battle was over, Dietrich Weiss was victorious and the Croats were free from the French Empire like those in Belgrade to the East and the Austrians to the north. Weiss occupied Zagreb for usage as an a place of replenishment, supplies and resources for an eventual assault of French-Italy.



A Call to Arms

With the occupation and liberation of Vienna bv Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel, French armies have been massing in Bavaria with sights to the east. If Gabriel’s forces are to unite with Wellington to the West, Bavaria must be taken, or Italy is the only option. The Austrians and Gabriel’s army should prepare for a French assault on Vienna as it is looking increasingly more likely.



Meanwhile, as the British Channel Fleet are busy hunting down the Ottoman Fleet that embarrassingly managed to avoid the British Navy by landing in Scotland, the French Royalists in Brittany have recently constructed their first fleet on the shores of Normandy, protecting both the Duchy of Brittany and the United Kingdom’s interests in the Channel



To be continued.

Nice, I like the way that Brittany is assisting you on the waters. Now hopefuly you can hunt down the Ottomans with some help on the sea's, I'm also very much looking forward to the latter stages of your campaign where you will hopefuly exact revenge on the swines for their 'ambitious' attack on Scotland!

I'm still waiting 'til I can rep, then you'll be the first to get some off me.

Please keep up the great work!

nice pictures i like The Death of Guillaume-Chretien Surcouf because i don't have napolean and it is cool to see the soldiers/generals falling of their horses and not being one being

lol, those crazy Turks

Nice as always, Lewis. Pity the AI doesn't know what to do with a fortress, though. No offence, but I would have loved to see Scotland fall to the Turks

Dynamo11 said:

lol, those crazy Turks

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Crazy or just to smart for us to understand

Damn, I have ben missing some good shi*t when I have ben bussy with other things

Last 2 uppdates are realy good!

Cellus... said:

Nice as always, Lewis. Pity the AI doesn't know what to do with a fortress, though. No offence, but I would have loved to see Scotland fall to the Turks

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I was thinking this myself if I'm honest... though as an avid supporter of this AAR, I kept quiet.

I'm sure Lewis would have just sent up his London army to retake it anyway.

Thanks again everyone, but it’s not my fault the Scots managed to just hold off, still repairing everything from that battle. Haha.
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Europe in the middle of February 1812


February 1812 - Part 41 – Frostbite


A French Army under the command of Théo Sanxay has been outside of the Austrian Capital of Vienna for several weeks now, waiting for French Reinforcements to arrive from Bavaria and further North in the German Lands. Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel and Ludwig Wolff, the Austrian General of Vienna decided to move out of the city to meet Théo Sanxay’s army, while they are alone, as one does not need to be a genius to realise the threat will be much bigger in the coming months once more Frenchmen arrive from Bavaria.

Gabriel and his army advanced out from the Gates of Vienna, with Wolff following from behind. Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel had become far too familiar with the blazing sun of the Mediterranean in Greece and the calm weather of the Balkans, the unforgiving snow, ice and frost awaited him west of Vienna.



- The Battle of Mauerbach 1812

The Battle of Mauerbach was the first conflict the Austrian Empire faced since their defeat and downfall in 1808. Ludwig Wolff alongside his Westphalian Friend, Gabriel, will be keen to show the world that the Austrian Empire is back and still capable of achieving that former glory.


Ferdinand Gabriel’s army was the first to arrive to meet the French Army in the snowy rugged Austrian land little less than three miles away from the small village of Mauerbach. General Wolff’s army was several hours behind. However, the Battle could not wait for Wolff as Théo Sanxay’s cannons were bombarding the British lines, smashing through several columns of line infantry.

Gabriel countered this rather irritating move by using his own superior artillery against Sanxay’s army. The British Artillery was doing far more damage to the French lines than their counterpart’s artillery. Sanxay had enough, and ordered his army to advance towards the British. The French were already weak after several days in the cold Austrian countryside, battling the wintry weather and it’s dreadful effects constantly. They were now being forced to physically fight.

More worryingly to Sanxay and his men was the fact that as his men advanced, the Austrians were appearing towards the right flank of Gabriel’s army. Wolff had arrived and as battle occurred on the ground below the Austrian General, he quickly dispatched a regiment of the famed Austrian Uhlans to charge against a unit of French Light Infantrymen as they were moving towards the British flank.

Austrian Uhlans fighting on right flank of the snow-bound battlefield


Gabriel held his lines, as both musket and cannon shattered the French Army. It was not long before they were starting to flee in the tough thick snow and musket balls whizzed past them from head to toe. Sanxay rallied the remainder of his army close by to his artillery regiment in an attempt to stall the British and Austrian advance into chasing down the fleeing army.

The British remained still as Wolff himself, led his army towards Sanxay's artillery and remaining soldiers. The Austrians fired a single volley at the demoralized French, forcing them to rout for good except Sanxay and his guards.

As the rest of Sanxay’s army fled, the French General remained, and was met by a cavalry charge by Wolff and his Personal guards. Sanxay’s courageous last stand was little to nothing as the sheer power and strength of the Austrian Cavalry Panicked Théo and he fled alongside the rest of his broken army.

Théo Sanxay flees from General Wolff’s army


Théo and his remaining men fled back to Bavaria as both Gabriel and Wolff returned to the warm comforts of Vienna to enjoy their victory. Vienna was safe, but another attack is certainly a possibility.



Feburary 1812 - Part 42 – The Zagreb Massacre

Earlier in the month, Dietrich Weiss and his small army occupied Zagreb in Croatia from the French Empire shortly after Gabriel’s liberation at Vienna. The occupation of Zagreb was arguably one of the easiest since the start of campaign by Wellington in 1810. Dietrich Weiss would not have expected the defence to be such a mighty task.

In little less than a week after the occupation of Zagreb, a French Army arrived from Northern Italy and besieged the Croatian city. Most would have thought that French attacks from Italy would have been limited with their problems with the Duke of Wellington to the west.

Dietrich Weiss, two Regiments of the Kings German Legion, the 88th Connaught Rangers, a regiment of light infantry, several dragoons and some armed Croatian citizens was all what stood between the French Army under the command of Jean Lenotre.



- The Siege of Zagreb 1812
With Gabriel and his much larger army occupied with the defence of Vienna, Dietrich Weiss and his men stood alone. Jean Lenotre’s army approached in the early sunlight of the day. The Siege of Zagreb had begun


Weiss’ Defences were limited; he made good use of the buildings, placing the Croatian Volunteers inside the central buildings of Zagreb. Meanwhile, the rest of his army was placed within the Narrow streets of the city including the Irish Connaught Rangers and the King’s German Legion. Two Regiments of Dragoons were also placed on the flanks.

Lenotre’s army marched from the outskirts of the city towards Weiss’ Position with a regiment of Swiss Loyalists leading the way as French Light Infantrymen quickly sprinted to the left flank near the church in an attempt to get in range of the nearby King’s German Legion. This threat was quickly dealt with however, as the British 6th Light Horse Dragoons were ordered by Weiss to charge them before they could release any volleys towards the British line Infantry. The Charge was devastating for the French with no casualties sustained by the Dragoons with only 10 or so men managing to flee after the destructive charge.

Eventually the French met Weiss’ lines within the city, and the Connaught Rangers opened fire on their opposing foes. This was met with several volleys from the French Grenadiers and Swiss Line Infantry and a charge by the French Infantry towards the British afterwards. Lenotre hoped his superior numbers would be able to force the British away from their positions as Muskets were less effective against the British defences.

Throughout the city, the armies clashed with bayonets and swords with both foes shoulder to shoulder with each other in the narrow paved streets. Both the King’s German Legion and the 88th Connaught Rangers were locked in fierce melee combat as the Croatians fired from the nearby buildings on the French Regiments. The British lines were beginning to weaken and tire with the King’s German Legion the first to break. This left the 88th Connaught Rangers surrounded by two battalions of French Grenadiers; they had no hope of fleeing, and were slowly but courageously cut down to the last man. A Tragic sight for Weiss and his men, seeing arguably the elitist soldiers of his army defeated.

The Surrounding of the 88th Connaught Rangers


With the breaking of the British Lines, Dietrich Weiss galloped towards the 6th Light Horse Dragoons on a nearby hill as the Croatians bravely continued to fight the French Infantry in central Zagreb. Lenotre eventually emerged from the safety of his infantry and became exposed to the Croatians in the large central building of the city, holding several hundred Croatians. The French General was shot as he approached the building, falling onto the hard street as smoke clouded his vision. He died as some 20 Croatians concentrated their fire on his dying body out of vengeance.



Meanwhile, despite the death of Jean Lenotre, Dietrich Weiss realised that the battle was lost, so he gathered the 6th Dragoons and his guards together. He charged his forces towards yet more approaching Frenchmen as they entered the city. They destroyed a regiment of Swiss Infantry and some French Light Infantrymen however his charge was eventually brought to a halt. His forces sliced, smashed, stabbed to the best of their ability with their precious swords, but there were simply too many Frenchmen and individually Dietrich Weiss’ loyal soldiers fell, including himself. Dietrich Weiss was dead.

Dietrich Weiss, shortly before his death


The British army was either dead or had fled the city; the only force left remaining was the Croatians. French Grenadiers surrounded the building, which was occupied by the Croatian volunteers and quickly charged towards the doors, smashing them open as they rushed through. The Croatians, like the Irish Connaught Rangers earlier were surrounded, stuck within a smoke filled building with roars from the fearless French Grenadiers being heard on every floor.

Croatians from the upper floors rushed down to the bottom floor in order to help their brothers defeat with the French Grenadiers, but they were simply too strong. Those who fought were killed, and those who surrendered were taken outside, pushed to the ground and stabbed by a sharp bayonet to the back. It was a massacre as the building was ordered to be burnt down.

Croatian Corpses littered the ground, scattered in and out of the building as the dark smoke rose in Zagreb. Dietrich Weiss, the Austrian General who joined to help the British Cause was dead, hundreds of brave Croatians were also dead after the massacre within the city. Zagreb was lost, Croatia was lost. Vienna now may have to deal with attacks from the south as well those to the North and West.

The massacre and burning of the Croatians at Zagreb



With the tragic loss of life in Zagreb, more news has arrived from the east, the Turks are invading Greece. Several small Greek armies alongside some four British Regiments is the only defence before the Ottomans are able to reach Athens itself yet again. One hopes that the Greeks and Ottomans can punish the Turks even more after their ambition attacks in Scotland, of all places.



To be continued.

Ottoman invasion of Wales pales in comparison in Ottoman invasion of St. Petersburg then Finland. The two farthest away regions from the Ottomans by sea. Too bad they lost Finland to rebels then Russia took St. Petersburg back.

Nicey nice, Hopefully greece will kick som ottoman ass if they can cope with there finances

Awsome as always!

Another brilliant update my friend!

I particularly liked the "The Surrounding of the 88th Connaught Rangers" picture, I can just imagine the Elite unit in your army surrounded, and fighting to the last man.

As always +rep (soon as it lets me..) and keep it going!

This latest update is my favourite in the entire AAR...has a sense of loss, futility, and wanton destruction that is a little darker than the rest of the story...awesome stuff Lewis!!!! I'd rep you again if they allowed me!

cheers

AMAZING AAR mate, very very good, i got alot of reading to do!

Thanks everyone for the comments again, really keeps me motivated. Nice to see some new faces in this board too!

Interesting stuff happening in this update
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Europe at the end of February 1812


March 1812 - Part 43 – A Border of Bloodshed


Greek armies were scattered across the long border with their Turkish enemies to the east in Istanbul and it did not take long after the liberation of Athens and Belgrade for the Ottomans to restart their efforts on retaking their former lands of their Empire.

The Ottoman, Halil Verfik and his large army crossed the border nearby to the great city of Thessalonki, a city rich of Greece’s ancient history and glory. 3 Greek Generals and their armies were nearby to the city and Filippos Pantela was first attacked by Verfik’s army on that late afternoon in early March. Nikos Petropoulou, another Greek General and Socrates Karnoupakis, who had control of some British Forces quickly mobilised to the aid of Pantela, and the Battle of Thessaloniki was set.



- The Battle of Thessaloniki 1812

It was tremendously important to the Greeks that the battle of Thessaloniki resulted in victory, as it was their only barrier between the Ottoman Empire and Belgrade or even Athens itself.


The Battle started with the Turkish Army under Verfik advancing towards Pantela’s army as Petropoulou and Karnoupakis were quickly arriving upon the wide battlefield outside of Thessaloniki. Pantela’s Line Infantry met the forces of Verfik quickly before the British and Greek reinforcements could arrive. Musket fire was exchanged as the extremely powerful Ottoman Artillery bombarded the Greek Infantry and Cavalry.

As Pantela’s men fought on barren lands with the increasingly demoralising effect of the fearful artillery, the reinforcements fortunately arrived before Pantela’s army was overrun. Greek Hussars of Petropoulou’s army and Karnoupakis himself and some 20 of his own horsemen galloped rapidly on the left flank of Verfik’s army, charging towards some Sipahi Lancers who were occupied with some of Pantela’s men.

British and Greek Cavalry fight against the Sipahi Lancers on the Turkish Border


The extremely fast and powerful charge on the Turkish Lancer’s left side was devastating for Verfik, as they quickly broke and galloped away while being quickly followed by a group of Greek Hussars. The Ottoman Army was now open to attack from both the left flank and the rear as Verfik’s artillery was left undefended after the defeat of his Lancers.

As the Greek Hussars chased the Sipahi Lancers off the battlefield back towards Turkish lands, Karnoupakis and his own horsemen concentrated on destroying the powerful Ottoman Artillery. They were quickly annihilated after being left undefended as the rest of the Turkish army was occupied with Pantela’s force.
With the destruction of the Artillery and the routing of the Lancers, the British and Greek armies began to engulf the Turkish forces, surrounding them in the nearby woods. Pantela’s men were dealing with many Ottoman Cavalry charges but managed to form square formations and successful block Verfik from routing the main Greek army.

Meanwhile, British Light Infantry and Petropoulou’s men were reinforcing Patenla’s position, and they eventually broke up the Turkish lines, effectively splitting up and isolating the Turkish General from the rest of his army. The Greek Hussars, after chasing the Lancers off the battlefield returned from Verfik’s rear and smashed into the Turkish General himself, killing him as his horse fell to the ground and his body trampled on by the fast Greek horsemen. Halil Verfik was dead.



Despite the death of Verfik, the Turkish still fought courageously after being almost surrounded, with their superior numbers certainly showing in the battle as many Greeks were killed. Eventually, after several cavalry charges and musket fire from Petropoulou’s fresh line infantry, the Turkish army broke and fled.

The Battle was won but all three Greek armies were seriously weakened by the fierce battle, and they knew the battle was not over. Verfik’s army despite being what most would consider a very large force, was nothing in comparison to the extremely worrying sight of what the three Greek Generals saw approaching from the east. Several Turkish armies were approaching yet again, and only a day after their victory, Pantela, Karnoupaki and PetroPoulou will be fighting with their tired, weak army again on the border of bloodshed.



- The Battle of Thessaloniki Part II 1812

The Second battle began shortly after the first, the real Ottoman invasion was about to begin.


The Battle was short but devastating, the Greek armies had no chance of defending the Ottomans, and they were quickly disposed of. All three Greek Generals were killed in the battle with only few managing to escape the battlefield from the horrors shadowing over their homelands.

Pantela, Karnoupaki and PetroPoulou are all dead; Belgrade and Athens are now open to attack by the ambitious Turks.



March 1812 – Part 44 – Ney’s Ireland

It seems like only days ago that the Turks were invading Scotland, and besieging the City of Edinburgh. The City is still in ruins with the scars of war found throughout the entire city as the People of Scotland attempt to rebuild their homes. Meanwhile, The Royal Navy’s main fleet is still chasing the Turkish Fleet which managed to bypass the Royal Navy and land in Scotland through the Irish Sea. They have been looking for the Ottomans for two months now, and every day the hope of finding them decreases.

As the main British fleet continue to attempt to hunt down the mysterious Turkish ships, a further embarrassing and devastating blow has occurred closer to home in Ireland. Michel Ney, A competent Marshal of the French Empire has landed on the shores of Ireland, just outside Dublin. With no shipyards or French ports directly accessing the Atlantic Ocean anymore, it’s even more embarrassing that they may have come from the Baltic or even the Mediterranean like their Turkish friends.



- The Battle of Dublin 1812

Michel Ney besieged Dublin shortly after his landing; Ireland was less defended than the Scotland, with only several hundred men of the militia garrisoning the city. Ney, and his experienced army of some of the elitist troops of the French Empire began their assault in March.



Not Surprisingly, Marshal Ney’s army included two regiments of the Irish Legion, some of the most distinguished foreign soldiers of the entire French Empire eager to remove British rule from Ireland once and for all. Ney was recognised across the French Empire as one of the great leaders, and was involved in many key battles across Europe during Napoleon’s conquest. His excellent leadership abilities and experience alongside his powerful army was a clear sign that the Irish Militia had no chance of defeating Ney.

Nevertheless, they fought Ney. The Irish Legion led Ney’s army towards the Militia as they also advanced. Lines were formed on both sides, with Ney’s elite cavalry, including some extremely strong cuirassiers moving steadily on both Flanks.

The Irish Legion serving under Ney leads the way towards the Dublin Defence.


As the French lines got ever closer to the Militia, Ney’s Cavalry was strongly threatening those on the British Flanks, and the first combat of the battle was fought in two fierce, simultaneous French Cavalry Charges by two regiments of Dragoons on both flanks of the British army. The British quickly raised their muskets, firing at the approaching Dragoons but did limited damage as the extreme speed and deafening roars by the horsemen was simply too much for the inexperienced Militia. They were annihilated on both sides by the Dragoons, quickly forcing them to rout only seconds after the initial charge.

With the sight of both British Flanks quickly routing, Ney advanced alongside his Infantry towards the remaining British army. The French Line fired a powerful volley onto the British Lines, only to be returned with several poorly aimed musket shots, whizzing over the heads of the Frenchmen and missing their targets.

Ney Follows his Army into Battle


The French Cavalry continued to cut through the Militia, constantly getting closer to the centre of the lines, it was hell for those in centre of the British Position, as they were constantly attacked by French Musket volleys and artillery while they watched as their brothers and sons fell to the ground to the mercy of the French Cavalry. It was slaughter.

A Final Charge on the Left Flank by a group of French Cuirassiers was the final blow to the Militia, forcing them to flee for their lives as they were chased down by Ney’s army. It was an excellent victory for Ney, only losing some 60 soldiers in battle in comparison to the hundreds killed on the British side.

The Dublin Garrison flees


The Militia was defeated, Ireland was in Ney’s hands, and the French Empire has successfully extended their massive empire onto the British Isles. Dublin was occupied by Ney towards the end of the month with no British armies left in Ireland.


Alexander Campbell and his army have been in London for about two years to ensure that the French do not repeat an invasion of London like in 1810. They were only just recently preparing to leave for the coast of Normandy to help the Duchy of Brittany and hopefully invade Paris eventually. However, with the sudden news of Michel Ney’s Occupation of Dublin in Ireland, the British fleet transporting Campbell’s army diverted their course, heading for the Irish Sea with the hope of destroying the French in Ireland. They landed on the calm shores of Ireland several days later.



To be continued.

I thought it was really interesting how the Irish Legion was randomly brought along to Ireland by Ney.

Luckylewis said:

I thought it was really interesting how the Irish Legion was randomly brought along to Ireland by Ney.

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That is interesting about the Irish could that be a drop in battle or you would no about it tho

I loved this episode! When(if) you recapture Ireland you culd make it an idependant nation so you can gett rid of those Irish legions once and for all