Originally Posted by
Pentecostal Knight
Great as allways cant what to see this flying over Pairs
, I have a few Q's what is Napoleon doing in the east, is there plans on going in to Prussia. thanks and keep it up
I have no idea what old Nappy is doing in the east, counting the huge number of coins in his treasury? Prussia is like the new capital of the French Empire it seems, but I certainly intend to eventually. Thanks! 
Originally Posted by
Cyphon88
Must not buy N:TW to emulate this AAR......
You are missing out sir, but I respect your decision.
Originally Posted by
burden010
Lewis - brilliant chapter as always. Looking forward to the next.
Will the Brits make it to Russia or be sunk by the Ottoman navy? Will Wellington manage to secure the French threat from Switzerland? Find out in the next thrilling installment of... LIBERATION!
Thanks again Burden010
Thanks Erik3E, I really do respect and appreciate how you have continued to comment on my AAR for quite a long time now.
Thanks Big G 
note to all - Apology for lack of screenshots in second battle, I forgot to take them half way through. 
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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 June 1811
July 1811 - Part 26 - The Strength of Strasbourg
Since the Battle of Metz last month, when the Duke of Wellington drove back the French armies into Paris to the west, The Duke has returned back to the Dutch-occupied city of Strasbourg, which has been a constant target for French armies from the Switzerland region to the south. The Legendary Jean André Masséna, one of the original marshals of the French Empire from Napoleon himself is widely regarded as one of most competent generals in these desperate times. He was key to the defeat of the Austrians in Italy, and has returned from the former Austrian lands, travelled through Switzerland and now arrived outside Strasbourg in an attempt to re-establish the Empire's presence in the Dutch region.
- The Siege of Strasbourg Part II 1811
The Duke of Wellington and Micheal Bloemaert lead the Anglo-Dutch force against Masséna's experienced men from battles in Austria and Italy, deploying some 4000 men to fight against the famed Duke of Wellington in July.
Micheal Bloemaert and his undisciplined militia and armed citizenzy did not last long against the French's assault, as the French rockets poured down at a very fast rate on the Dutch musket bearing soldiers., French Dragoons charged the Dutch lines, with one horseman cutting down Bloemaert as he tried to direct his troops to fire upon the Dragoons. It was too late however, as French Grenadiers and Line Infantry charged into the Kingdom of Holland's men.
However, to the right of the battlefield, Wellington had deployed his greatly experienced howitzers, who had been with him since the invasion of Brussels a year and half ago. He directed his artillery to fire upon the advancing line infantry, causing devastating damage to the French line as the Duke's Footguards and Highlanders awaited André Masséna's men. Meanwhile, Wellington, the Horse Guards and Dragoons headed into the narrow streets to stop an imposing Calvary attack by the Dragoons who were guilty of Bloemaert's death. A fierce battle ensued as more of Masséna's calavry arrived from the behind the Church, threatening the life of Wellington himself. The Duke decided to retreat back to his lines leaving a Highlander Regiment open for a French Cavalry charge. The British General quickly ordered the regiment to form a square formation along with the 3rd Foot Guards as Masséna himself arrived with the French Dragoons and charged directly into the British Squares. Rockets, Cannons, Muskets, Swords and Lance we're everywhere as both sides were blinded from the continuous dark thick smoke provided by the sharing of artillery fire.
The British regiments in Square Formation managed to destroy the French Cavalry and as Jean André Masséna fled, British soldiers fired from nearby buildings, with a musket ball penetrating the back of Masséna himself. He fell of his prized Horse, and laid on the ground slowly watching as his forces began to crumble.
The British Howitzers and Line Infantry continued to hold back the French advances, with a hail of explosions shattering an entire regiment of the Young Guards. As word spread of Jean André Masséna's death, his forces panicked and rapidly started to withdraw from the war-torn fields, full of smoke and craters. The British Cavalry we're sent out to chase down the remainder of André Masséna's once great army.
The remainder of the French army fled, broken and demoralized as their great leader, Jean André Masséna still lied dead in the burnt fields on the outskirts of Strasbourg. Only three regiments escaped the battle itself as they retreated back towards Switzerland. Strasbourg was free once again, and Wellington himself was being compared to the late Alexander Mercer, who perished in Orléans, and holds the legacy of managing to defend Caen in Normandy from many French assaults in the winter of 1810.
The Aftermath
July 1811 - Part 27 - Walker leads the way
George Townshend Walker, The General who defeated the French attacks at Cleves in Westphalia on numerous occasions was recently redeployed on the French Border of Belgium last month to get closer to grasping the riches of Paris. Walker had a powerful army as his disposal, primarily made up of Belgians, Dutchmen and Germans, whom were all experienced in battles last year further east. The British General marched south, meeting with two smaller Dutch Armies and besieged the grand city of Reims, where the last French port on the English Channel is found, making it an important city of occupation for the coalition.
- The Battle of Reims 1811
George Townshend Walker arrived from the east roads and besieged the French garrison.
Walker's lines advanced down the grassy hills from the east, opening musket fire on the tall, proud walls of Reims. British Dragoons raced down the hill, smashed into a small regiment of line infantry and artillery, leaving the only garrison remaining within the fort itself.
One lone Highlander regiment bravely climbed the grand walls, as French cannons and musket shots battered George Townshend Walker's line on the ground. Nevertheless, the Highlanders managed to slowly break through the French lines of the walls as the French Armed Citizenry, Grenadiers and Middle Guard fell to the British slowly. As more of Walker's army began to climb the walls, The Highlanders began to fire down on the French themselves in the middle of the Fort and it was not long before Reims was in George Townshend Walker's hands, proving himself as a competent commander once more.
- The Battle of Calais 1811
With the occupation of Reims, the British fleet was able to finally destroy what was left of the French Navy in the English Channel. Only one ship remained, Caster, an 80 gun ship of line with a French admiral full of courage and bravery, Jean Valery Lemaitre. Himself and his crew stood their ground against the massive British fleet, full of 122 gun ships.
The British began to break away the sails of the French Ship, the overwhelming fire-power was simply too much for French and as their sails broke away, and the cannons ripped through the cabins, they eventually surrendered. Caster, the last ship of the French Channel Fleet was now in British hands, and British supply over to the mainland was guaranteed once and for all.
The Monstrous Mediterranean Sea
Sir Sidney Smith and his fleet now within the vast Mediterranean Sea, have fears of the combined French and Ottoman Navies which dominate these waters. Smith had just received reports of a nearby French Fleet, blocking British Trade from the Italian States. More worryingly, an Ottoman Invasion Fleet has been spotted off the coast of the Kingdom of Sicily. Perhaps Russia shall have to wait until the Sea is clear, with Smith deciding that helping the Italians against an Ottoman Invasion is much more of a realistic priority. The fleet may not even reach Italy itself with so many enemy Fleets in the Mediterranean! Sir Sidney Smith, his fleet, his crew and the army on board can only hope all goes smoothly.
To be continued.
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