[NTW AAR] Liberation, A British AAR.

[Protestant Knight]

Best one yet, glad to here about the liberation of the Greeks I hope they will help you in time and I hope the Swiss get whats comeing to them for helping the frog empire lol

[xxoverlordxx]

Awesome I love your AAR, but I feel sad since the AI gets killed nearly all the time and it appears you are going to win. But if you could let people get in on that action for a Drop-In to make the battles a bit more interesting ( I am not saying they are not) but fighting that predictable AI takes away some thrill.
Anyways this AAR is awesome and I hope the campaigning goes well!!!

[LuckyLewis]

Thanks Pentecostal Knight and overlord

As for your point, Overlord. Some of my battles have been drop-in battles believe it or not, I just never mentioned it. The Battle for Caen is an example of such. Oh, and Let us not forget I got massacred in the Battle of Picardie-Champagne, the Battle of Paris and the Battle of Orléans (which even resulted in a cross-swords symbol for the French) and some of my best generals/admirals have died throughout the AAR too. But thanks again, and for the constructive criticism!

[Cyphon88]

Cool to know some were drop in battles. I wonder if you know of any of the persons who had a small part in shaping this excellent AAR?

[LuckyLewis]

Thanks Cyphon88, they are close friends of mine who are not members of this forum I believe. It's much harder to find someone for drop-ins now that I have mods, so we have to ensure we have the same.

[Leoben]

An awesome AAR, it's always a pleasure to come and read it from time to time.

[Petrov]

Awesome AAR Man ive been following this fa ages, lol Keep it up, Man how long would this AAR go for? by the way after Sweden are you going to liberat italy, to fully cut of the french?

[LuckyLewis]

In reference to: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=337275

New Update

LIBERATION
Europe at the end of September 1811


November 1811 - Part 31 - One Step Forward


The Scottish General, John Moore and his strong army travelled down to the United Kingdom’s southern coastline, across the rough waves of the once major battle location, the English Channel and landed in Normandy, outside of Caen in the French Royalist’s lands. The Scot’s army is strong, featuring Cold stream Guards, Grenadiers and some of the best Heavy Cavalry from the isles; all brought across the channel to bring an end to the Paris-based regime.

Meanwhile, George Townshend Walker and his men, currently in Reims as they continue to push back Napoleon’s armies from the east now plan to meet John Moore on the outskirts of the grand city of Paris itself. One army alone has no hope of breaching the walls of Paris, as the late Alexander Mercer showed in a devastating defeat earlier this year.

In early days of September, John Moore ordered his men to move across Normandy, following in the footsteps of Mercer, willing to complete the famed General’s ambitions himself by walking through the streets of Paris. After word from Moore’s men, Walker left some of his army with the defence of Reims, boasted by their recent victory and followed the narrow roads to Paris keen to meet Moore outside of the French Capital.



Several days passed and both Walker and Moore entered the Paris Region unopposed by any French opposition. Heavy storms were common this year, with September being a month full of reckless weather. This slowed down both British armies significantly, yet there was not one Frenchmen in sight as they continued towards their goal in Paris.

Both Generals were becoming confused as they approached the outskirts of the city. It seems most of the French Army was still busy fighting the Spanish and Portuguese in the south, unaware of how close the powerful British force was to their much loved Capital.

Eventually Moore reached the walls of Paris’ Fort and it was only a few hours before Walker’s army arrived from the east to aid their brothers in action. The men could now rest and take shelter from the heavy rain, at least for now. The Siege had begun.



- The Siege of Paris 1811

One late afternoon with the sky still full of such dreadful weather, Moore signalled the assault to begin. The much anticipated Battle of Paris commenced, with both Walker and Moore eager to learn from their fallen friend's mistake.

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The Battle opened with the tremendous blast of some 12 Howitzers on the French walls by John’s Moore’s artillery regiments. They crashed against the tall fort, doing limited damage as French Artillery from the walls began to fire upon Moore’s men with a sudden mobilisation of thousands of French troops to the walls, overlooking John Moore’s army.

Claude Robert, the General left with the burden of defending the prestigious capital of Napoleon’s empire stood in the centre of the fort alongside his regiment of Polish Lancers. He watched as the walls took little damage from the British artillery, ordering yet more of his artillery to fire upon a regiment of British Grenadiers as they advanced forward to protect the Howitzer’s position.

Meanwhile, George Townshend Walker and his army were approaching from the east with the general himself leading his army towards the fort from the front. However, suddenly a French Dragoon Regiment approached from the Fort's gates, and was riding towards Walker. George had foolishly advanced too far ahead from his own army, and quickly realised that he had no chance of retreating in time considering the sheer speed of Claude’s Dragoons. Walker fiercely charged into the Dragoons and the two cavalry units clashed in the muddy saturated ground.

Walker's Charge


The British and French swords clashed, with Walker himself in the thick of the combat. Walker’s Dragoons could see that their well respected general required much aid, and quickly galloped towards him and his men.

Walker at the front


But they were too late; Walker was smashed off his horse and smashed onto the wet, muddy ground with a single swipe from a French sword. Only three of his guards remained, but with the French Dragoons exhausted after Walker’s standoff, his own Dragoons, full of vengeance were able to drive the French back towards their fort.



With the success of Claude’s cavalry, the French General assumed he could do severe damage to Moore’s advancing men with his powerful Polish lancers. They rushed out of the Northern gates towards the British in the open fields. The British Grenadiers and the Line Infantry at their rear quickly formed squares as the Polish Lancers charged down and battered the British lines.

Several Polish Lancers were shot as they approached yet still managed to do significant damage to Moore’s men. Nevertheless, the superior firepower from those in the squares eventually broke down the Polish Lancers, leaving none to escape back to the Fort unlike the Dragoons earlier.

As the Polish Cavalry was annihilated by Moore’s infantry, he quickly moved his troops towards the fort yet again with his Howitzers now doing severe damage to the French wall after ordering them to concentrate their fire on a single point in the wall.

Meanwhile, Walker’s Cavalry galloped towards the French fort in order to destroy a regiment of French Artillery outside the walls. They were opposed by the French Dragoons, who tragically killed Walker on the eastern hills earlier in the battle, but their exhaustion still showed and the French Dragoons eventually fled back into the fort itself to remain there. Walker’s Cavalry quickly dispatched of the French Artillery, and also managed to rout a unit of Light Infantry attempting to flank Moore’s advancing forces.

Eventually, Moore’s Howitzers breached the grand walls of Paris with the French Middle Guard appearing from the dust and debris to oppose Moore’s men. The Middle Guard advanced forward and pushed back a British Regiment of Line Infantry, but this allowed John Moore to move his men to open musket fire onto the Middle Guard, and Claude’s units had to retreat back into the Fort yet again.

The Battle outside the fort was won, with the cost of Walker’s life. The Siege of Paris was not over however, a powerful French force still lies within the walls.

A Continental Overview

Belgium and Holland, the first of the liberated states are now competent states, who have aided the British War effort for nearly two years now. Their home regions are strong, and are certainly able to oppose any imperialistic moves from any foe.

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Similarly, Oldenburg and Hannover have some of the strongest armies of Western Europe in order to defend their independent lands from French forces in the former Prussian regions. A wise, justified reason for maintaining such an army, especially with large French armies holding access routes into the German lands. The Road to Brandenburg is blocked, and will eventually have to be defeated if Prussia is to rise up through the shackles of imperialism and tyranny.

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The Electorate of Hesse-Kassel has also proved itself with the ability to easily defend against any attacks. The British should not be surprised if the leaders of the Electorate advance further into German themselves with such a capable army.

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The Portuguese and Spanish Kingdom are very powerful, with the Iberia Peninsula united for many months against Napoleon's empire; they effectively pushed into French lands and into the region of Paris itself. However, recently it seems the French have concentrated on pushing back to the Spanish-Portuguese armies, regaining their former lands leaving both nations with their original borders. Both Nations are still strong despite this, and their wars in the south against the French continue.

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Last month, the Greeks were free from decades of the Ottoman's oppression due to the efforts of Ferdinand Ernt Gabriel and his men. The Greek State is still weak but with British Support, it shall eventually grow. It is important it does so, as one expects the Ottoman’s to send several forces to regain their lands.

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The German State of Württemberg has kindly acted as a safe haven for Wellington and his men after the loss of Strasbourg. Nevertheless, Württemberg's Military is strong and has good means to be so with French armies on nearly every front. When Wellington's army has resupplied, one expects them to make significant contributions to the liberation efforts around their lands with maybe even the reoccupation of Strasbourg.

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To be continued.

[Scottish Heretic]

Action packed as always. Fantastic.

p.s read the review - congratulations!

[Erik3E]

Sweet, exited to see what hapeneds next

[LuckyLewis]

Thanks everyone

I've been busy today so I'm unable to update. I should be free tomorrow though so expect one tomorrow night (GMT)

Sorry for the delay.

Lewis

[LuckyLewis]

Sorry for the double post chaps,

But Juvenal has kindly reviewed by AAR in Issue 17 of the The Critic's Quill. How very generous of him and his team! Please do check out his review of my AAR and the others!

I think he recognised the areas in need of improving in my AAR but he also praised it a fair bit, so I’m quite pleased with myself, haha.

Thank you everyone, who has continued to comment on my AAR since the beginning. As I mentioned above, I will have an update tomorrow night.

[Erik3E]

Wooa! awsome, besst one yett!

[Dynamo11]

Battle of Paris must have been a beasty one to fight!

[LuckyLewis]

Thanks again everyone, This is a smaller update as it only shows the conclusion to Paris. Well, I say conclusion.
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In reference to: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=337275

New Update

LIBERATION
Europe at the end of September 1811


November 1811 - Part 32 – Moore’s Valour


- The Siege of Paris Part II 1811

Several men, friend and foe had died already for this prestigious city, including the British General George Townshend Walker, who shall be remembered for his victories in Westphalia and Reims. Despite the loss of Walker, his men still continue to fight and have joined John Moore’s forces in the final assault to face their French foes within the breached fort walls of Paris. The British forces charged the French Position as both cannon and rain fell upon the French Defence.

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Howitzers hit the French Walls, shattering the several regiments and pushing them down to the saturated ground below as John Moore’s men flooded within the breach in the wall created by the tremendous firepower of the British General’s artillery regiments.

As Moore’s men advanced on the ground, Walker’s army climbed the tall walls from the east, they pulled themselves up with supreme courage as the heavy rain and French foes at the top made it quite the risk. The 61st Line Infantry was the first to reach the top, only to be met by the veterans of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard, the elite Old Guard. The Old Guard were tired and damaged from the constant bombardment from the Howitzers. They were only weak imitations of what the British had met previously in their campaigns. As more units climbed the Fort’s walls, it was not long until the Old Guard fell after fighting courageously to nearly the last man.

With the French units on the Fort’s eastern walls routed or annihilated, the British Infantry began to fire down at Claude’s men from their very own walls.

Men from Walker’s army fire down upon Claude’s remaining army


Meanwhile Moore’s men including the Coldstream Guards were within the fort walls, fighting the remaining army of Claude Robert, mostly composing of Chasseurs à pied and Dragoons. Claude realized Paris was lost to Moore’s army, and charged into a regiment of British Line Infantry at the centre of the Moore’s men within the fort alongside his Chasseurs and Dragoons.

The buildings burned, the fort burned, Paris was burning.

Paris Burns


Moore had defeated Claude Robert’s army and had accomplished the goal of many. Paris was within the coalition’s hands and Napoleon’s capital was no longer under the French Emperor’s rule as John Moore and his men walked through the burning streets of Paris.

The Scottish General, John Moore had completed the late Alexander Mercer’s dream and ambitions but with the unfortunate tragic death of George Townshend Walker. However, the French Populace, loyal to their emperor are unhappy with John Moore’s occupation, defending Paris from both the inside and outside will be a mighty task for the British forces.



It was not long however until the French arrived back from their battles with the Spanish and Portuguese on their southern borders. Bon-Adrien Jeannot de Moncey, a French Marshal alongside the Generals Jean Baptise Cervoni and Pierre Augereau arrived outside the walls of Paris after word of Moore’s siege. A Massive French army now opposes Moore’s men, who are now alone after the rest of Walker’s army returned to Reims due to the risk of attack in that region too.



John Moore and his men must face Moncey’s onslaught, or the deaths of Mercer and Walker would not have been avenged at all. Moore realises that an occupation of Paris won’t end the French superiority over the European continent, Napoleon himself must be dealt with, where ever the man may be.

To be continued.

[Bryanrows]

Wow. I can't wait to see the French counterattack on paris. most epic battle, or MOST EPIC BATTLE?

[Petrov]

COOOOOOOOOOL ASSSSSSSS

[Cyphon88]

Don't know about Epic, looks like it will be a slaughter.

[Erik3E]

Looks like the frogs isnt going to give paris up that easy

Keep em comming captain!

[Dynamo11]

Just make sure when you find Boney it'll be 3 armies vs. him and that you only JUST win!
That would be epic!!!!!