Re: [NTW AAR] Liberation, A British AAR.
Thanks Nanny! I'm usually the same, although I've just experienced quite a few urban battles recently, quite fun fighting in the streets.Originally Posted by The Nanny
My Finances are pretty good, i'm getting a fair few 1000s in terms of income each term, and I have nice amount in my treasury, so all is well. The reason i'm not annexing any territory is because the whole idea of the AAR is to liberate Europe, not take it for myself.
Thanks, Sorry for the lack of recent updates, hopefully this one will make up for it, it's quite a big update with the second battle being epic.
Note to all: Second battle is image heavy
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In reference to: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=337275
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LIBERATION
Europe at the end of February 1811
February 1811 - Part 18 - A Winter Worry
With Hesse-Kassel free and secured of the French Empire's regime earlier in the month by the Duke of Wellington and his men, Cleves, a city of the Kingdom of Westphalia has been under constant attacks by the French Empire, limiting it's right to prosper unlike the other neighbouring liberated nations such as those in the Netherlands or Oldenburg. Augste Barret, A French General originating from Paris has begun a siege of the city, similarly to the sieges and battles of last year. Barret, and his 2500 man strong army approached in early January, with the Westphalian forces unable to push his superior force back into the French Lands. This has lead to starvation, demoralization, and illness to swiftly move through the settlement of Cleves.
- The Siege of Cleves Part II 1811
Winfreid Selig, The General of those tasked with the defence of Cleves have decided that they must face the powerful French force under the command of Augste Barret, the siege must be broken. Selig sent his small cavalry to face the opposing force while British Reinforcements arrive from the North East in hopefully the last battle of this dreadful winter.
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French Grenadiers threw grenades at the British Line, causing devastating damage and demoralizing explosions. Nevertheless, the Anglo-Westphalian forces managed to maintain their lines, as the Westphalia's army demonstrated their newly found courage and discipline in a fierce cavalry battle on the left flank as canister shots shattered the British Lines. After the routing of the French Cavalry, it wasn't long before General Auguste Barret fell himself on the snow-bound fields in the outskirts of Cleves. His army was surrounded and routed under heavy musket fire from the British lines, ensuring Westphalia's independence once more.
March 1811 - Part 19 - The Coldstream Regiment
Since the second Battle of Cleves, it is important that we secure Westphalia once and for all as their settlements lye devastated, armies demoralized and starving. The push of the French Empire away from their borders will allow the City of Cleves to finally prosper in peace. The Duke of Wellington gathered his army and moved further south outside the recently liberated Hesse-Kassel, heading towards Stuttgart in Württemberg, hopefully liberating new land in the process.
- The Battle of Stuttgart 1811
The Snow had finally melted as Wellington and his men headed into former Württemberg lands, the garrison of Stuttgart, some 4000 men under Jean Victor Marie Moreau approached Wellington in order to meet him on the outskirts of the city itself. The British Forces observing Moreau's move, quickly took positions in the surrounding buildings, awaiting the counter-offensive by the French army.
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French Cannons bombarded the British lines, severely weakening the right flank of Dutch regiments as the Cannons balls shattered through the men. A French line formed, under heavy fire from the British howitzers, and advanced towards Wellington's position. Meanwhile, French forces had begun to attack those in the small settlement to the left of the British army, several units of Highlanders and Line Infantry bravely held back the much superior French force, taking position within the narrow streets and surrounding farmhouses. However, the French Young Guard and several dragoons continued to fire upon the British deployed within the settlement, leading to the massacre of some 100 men in a small farmhouse to the far left. The British lines were breached, Line Infantry fled, leading to the 40th Foot Infantry only remaining standing and opposing Moreau's army next to the settlement's church.
As the battle continued in the open fields further right of Wellington's army, The 1st Cold Stream Grenadiers, quickly mobilised and adjusted their position in order to help the struggling 40th Foot Infantry. The Cold Stream Grenadiers charged dramatically into the French Lines, reinforcing the British position, leading to the retreat of the entire French Army from the battlefield, all due to the decisive charge by the Cold Stream Regiment. If they had failed, the British right flank would have been destroyed, opening a massive hole in the Wellington's army, and perhaps even defeat.
With Moreau's army defeated, the small garrison left standing in Stuttgart reasonably surrendered, leading to the establishment of the new liberated state of Württemberg, and securing Cleves.
- The New Fleet sets sail
A new army and fleet has been raised on the southern shores of the British Isles, and has recently left the docks of Portmouths, heading for Southern Russia in order to open a new front and oppose the French allies of the Ottoman Empire, whom defeated the Austrians in 1808.
To be continued.
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