Thursday, January 22, 2015
Turn 2 - France
Reports from the Front
France, Fall 1914
Alsace. Our forces streamed across the border to reclaim our historical territory of the Alsace. With the aid of loyal local French nationals, we were able to outflank the defending 6 divisions of Germans and destroy them, at a cost of only 3 of our divisions. The people rejoiced in the streets at the return of French rule of the Alsace.
Piedmont. In support of our Italian allies, an army of 7 infantry Divisions and 2 Artillery divisions invaded German occupied Piedmont. A heavy fog covered the battlefield, confusing both sides and resulting in bloody hand-to-hand fighting that cost each side 5 divisions and failed to displace the Germans completely.
Switzerland. A probing force of a single Infantry divisions traveled into the Alps, discovering Zurich unoccupied by German forces. Our flag now flies over the Alpine nation, but we don't know for how long.
Atlantic Ocean. Our crippled Battleship squadron retreated, with its accompanying troop transports, to Brest while our Mediterranean troop transport flotilla traveled past Gibraltar toward the Atlantic port.
Paris. 6 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions mustered around Paris. 27 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Our losses to date:
...French forces: 21 Infantry Divisions, 1 Battleship Squadron, 1 Cruiser Flotilla
...Allied forces: 4 divisions of Infantry, 2 divisions of Artillery
France, Fall 1914
Alsace. Our forces streamed across the border to reclaim our historical territory of the Alsace. With the aid of loyal local French nationals, we were able to outflank the defending 6 divisions of Germans and destroy them, at a cost of only 3 of our divisions. The people rejoiced in the streets at the return of French rule of the Alsace.
Piedmont. In support of our Italian allies, an army of 7 infantry Divisions and 2 Artillery divisions invaded German occupied Piedmont. A heavy fog covered the battlefield, confusing both sides and resulting in bloody hand-to-hand fighting that cost each side 5 divisions and failed to displace the Germans completely.
Switzerland. A probing force of a single Infantry divisions traveled into the Alps, discovering Zurich unoccupied by German forces. Our flag now flies over the Alpine nation, but we don't know for how long.
Atlantic Ocean. Our crippled Battleship squadron retreated, with its accompanying troop transports, to Brest while our Mediterranean troop transport flotilla traveled past Gibraltar toward the Atlantic port.
Paris. 6 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions mustered around Paris. 27 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Our losses to date:
...French forces: 21 Infantry Divisions, 1 Battleship Squadron, 1 Cruiser Flotilla
...Allied forces: 4 divisions of Infantry, 2 divisions of Artillery
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Turn 2 - Germany
Reports from the Front
Germany, Fall 1914
Poland. Heavily reinforced by the army from Silesia and a Fighter Wing from Berlin, our forces charged the enemy trenches. Our aircraft won air supremacy, allowing our Artillery to be more effective. When the smoke cleared, the 9 divisions of the Russian army were destroyed at the cost of 3 Infantry divisions.
Piedmont. An army of 4 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions charged down from the Alps into Piedmont. To our surprise, 2 divisions of French Infantry defended the province. We were able to route the enemy with no losses.
Western Front. Our forces consolidated along the front, ready for an offensive in the Winter.
Africa. With most of our divisions already dug-in, we prepared for the British assault.
Atlantic Ocean. Our combined cruiser and submarine fleet engaged the French fleet south of Ireland. The long and bloody battle left our fleet destroyed while destroying half the French battleships and crippling the rest. Our battleship returned to port for repairs, joined by our Baltic submarine flotilla.
Germany. 10 divisions of Infantry and a wing of Fighters mustered around Berlin and a flotilla of Submarines left Kiel. 44 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Our losses to Date: 28 Infantry divisions, 4 Artillery divisions, 2 Cruiser flotillas, 4 Submarine flotillas.
Germany, Fall 1914
Poland. Heavily reinforced by the army from Silesia and a Fighter Wing from Berlin, our forces charged the enemy trenches. Our aircraft won air supremacy, allowing our Artillery to be more effective. When the smoke cleared, the 9 divisions of the Russian army were destroyed at the cost of 3 Infantry divisions.
Piedmont. An army of 4 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions charged down from the Alps into Piedmont. To our surprise, 2 divisions of French Infantry defended the province. We were able to route the enemy with no losses.
Western Front. Our forces consolidated along the front, ready for an offensive in the Winter.
Africa. With most of our divisions already dug-in, we prepared for the British assault.
Atlantic Ocean. Our combined cruiser and submarine fleet engaged the French fleet south of Ireland. The long and bloody battle left our fleet destroyed while destroying half the French battleships and crippling the rest. Our battleship returned to port for repairs, joined by our Baltic submarine flotilla.
Germany. 10 divisions of Infantry and a wing of Fighters mustered around Berlin and a flotilla of Submarines left Kiel. 44 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Our losses to Date: 28 Infantry divisions, 4 Artillery divisions, 2 Cruiser flotillas, 4 Submarine flotillas.
Turn 2 - Russia
Reports from the Front
Russian Empire, Fall 1914
Ukraine. Reinforced by forces from Moscow, our forces assaulted the Austro-Hungarian trench lines, destroying their force of 7 divisions at the cost of 3 Infantry divisions.
Poland. We reinforced our forces with a Fighter wing, 3 divisions of Infantry, and 2 divisions of Artillery
Romania. We could no longer resist the call of our brave Romanian allies and sent 3 divisions of Infantry and 2 divisions of Artillery to reinforce their lines.
Moscow. A wing of Fighters, 5 divisions of Infantry, and 1 division of Artillery mustered around our capital. 22 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Our losses to date:
...Russian forces: 19 divisions of Infantry, 1 division of Artillery
...Allied forces: 7 divisions of Infantry, 2 divisions of Artillery
Russian Empire, Fall 1914
Ukraine. Reinforced by forces from Moscow, our forces assaulted the Austro-Hungarian trench lines, destroying their force of 7 divisions at the cost of 3 Infantry divisions.
Poland. We reinforced our forces with a Fighter wing, 3 divisions of Infantry, and 2 divisions of Artillery
Romania. We could no longer resist the call of our brave Romanian allies and sent 3 divisions of Infantry and 2 divisions of Artillery to reinforce their lines.
Moscow. A wing of Fighters, 5 divisions of Infantry, and 1 division of Artillery mustered around our capital. 22 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Our losses to date:
...Russian forces: 19 divisions of Infantry, 1 division of Artillery
...Allied forces: 7 divisions of Infantry, 2 divisions of Artillery
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Turn 2 - Austria Hungary
Reports from the Front
Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fall 1914
Ukraine. At the request of our German allies, our main Eastern army, consisting of 12 divisions of Infantry and 4 of Artillery, invaded Ukraine. A Russian force of identical size faced our forces and took advantage of their knowledge of the terrain. 9 of our Infantry divisions fell for a cost of 5 Russian divisions. Our forces have dug in, hopeful of holding the ground they have taken.
Romania. After moving in reinforcements, including our Fighter Wing from Vienna, we assaulted the Romanian trench lines. Only 1 of our infantry divisions fell in the assault while 2 Romanian divisions, including their artillery division fell to our forces. Unfortunately, 1 infantry division remains entrenched in Bucharest, denying us the ability to plant our flag over its palaces.
Serbia. Reinforced, our forces swept the evil Serbs out of their trench lines and destroyed them. 3 of our infantry divisions died in the bitter struggle, but finally those behind the assassination of the Arch Duke have been held accountable.
Venice. Our 4 divisions from Tyrolia marched into our environs of Venice and led the charge against the Italian positions. Taken unaware, the Italians were swept from their trenches and destroyed, at the cost of only 1 infantry division.
Vienna. 7 infantry divisions and 2 artillery divisions have mustered around Vienna, prepared for continued offensives against our enemies. Enriched by our recent gains, our treasury now holds 32 million Swiss Francs.
Our losses to date: 25 Infantry Divisions, 1 Artillery Division, 1 Battleship Flotilla, 1 Cruiser Flotilla.
Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fall 1914
Ukraine. At the request of our German allies, our main Eastern army, consisting of 12 divisions of Infantry and 4 of Artillery, invaded Ukraine. A Russian force of identical size faced our forces and took advantage of their knowledge of the terrain. 9 of our Infantry divisions fell for a cost of 5 Russian divisions. Our forces have dug in, hopeful of holding the ground they have taken.
Romania. After moving in reinforcements, including our Fighter Wing from Vienna, we assaulted the Romanian trench lines. Only 1 of our infantry divisions fell in the assault while 2 Romanian divisions, including their artillery division fell to our forces. Unfortunately, 1 infantry division remains entrenched in Bucharest, denying us the ability to plant our flag over its palaces.
Serbia. Reinforced, our forces swept the evil Serbs out of their trench lines and destroyed them. 3 of our infantry divisions died in the bitter struggle, but finally those behind the assassination of the Arch Duke have been held accountable.
Venice. Our 4 divisions from Tyrolia marched into our environs of Venice and led the charge against the Italian positions. Taken unaware, the Italians were swept from their trenches and destroyed, at the cost of only 1 infantry division.
Vienna. 7 infantry divisions and 2 artillery divisions have mustered around Vienna, prepared for continued offensives against our enemies. Enriched by our recent gains, our treasury now holds 32 million Swiss Francs.
Our losses to date: 25 Infantry Divisions, 1 Artillery Division, 1 Battleship Flotilla, 1 Cruiser Flotilla.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Turn 1 - United States
Chief of Staff Report
Washington, DC
Summer 1914
State Department. We are watching the war in Europe closely. Public opinion is mixed, but trending toward support of Britain and her allies.
Department of the Navy. Our Atlantic Fleet is performing maneuvers off the coast of Canada. Our shipyards in Baltimore have produced a flotilla of troop transports and those in Norfolk have produced a flotilla of Submarines.
Department of the Army. 2 Army Reserve Artillery Divisions have been mustered at Fort Drum. Training for other East coast units has been increased.
Treasury Department. After expenditures, we have 20 million dollars in the treasury for the Fall.
Washington, DC
Summer 1914
State Department. We are watching the war in Europe closely. Public opinion is mixed, but trending toward support of Britain and her allies.
Department of the Navy. Our Atlantic Fleet is performing maneuvers off the coast of Canada. Our shipyards in Baltimore have produced a flotilla of troop transports and those in Norfolk have produced a flotilla of Submarines.
Department of the Army. 2 Army Reserve Artillery Divisions have been mustered at Fort Drum. Training for other East coast units has been increased.
Treasury Department. After expenditures, we have 20 million dollars in the treasury for the Fall.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Turn 1 - Italy
Reports from the Front
Italy, Summer 1914
Venice. Reinforced by another Infantry division, our forces in Venice charged from their trench lines. While pushed back, the Austro-Hungarian lines held. 3 of our Infantry divisions were destroyed, taking 2 divisions of Infantry of 1 of Artillery with them.
Switzerland. Preempting a German invasion of Piedmont, an army of 6 divisions of Infantry and 2 of Artillery invaded the Alpine nation. The German defenses, however, were formidable, destroying our army at a cost of 4 Infantry divisions.
Tuscany. Our fleet transported our forces from Libya, consisting of 1 divisions of Infantry and 1 of Artillery, to Tuscany.
Rome. 4 divisions of Infantry mobilized outside the capital.Our treasury holds 14 million Swiss Francs.
Italy, Summer 1914
Venice. Reinforced by another Infantry division, our forces in Venice charged from their trench lines. While pushed back, the Austro-Hungarian lines held. 3 of our Infantry divisions were destroyed, taking 2 divisions of Infantry of 1 of Artillery with them.
Switzerland. Preempting a German invasion of Piedmont, an army of 6 divisions of Infantry and 2 of Artillery invaded the Alpine nation. The German defenses, however, were formidable, destroying our army at a cost of 4 Infantry divisions.
Tuscany. Our fleet transported our forces from Libya, consisting of 1 divisions of Infantry and 1 of Artillery, to Tuscany.
Rome. 4 divisions of Infantry mobilized outside the capital.Our treasury holds 14 million Swiss Francs.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Turn 1 - Ottoman Empire
Reports from the Front
Ottoman Empire, Summer 1914
Bulgaria. One of our leading diplomats, escorted by 1 division of Infantry, visited Sofia and won over the allegiance of the Bulgarians. Their large army of 5 Infantry divisions and 1 Artillery division mustered and have joined our forces.
Trans-Jordan. Our army from Smyrna joined the brave defenders in Trans-Jordan and assaulted the British trenches. Of the 7 Infantry divisions and 1 Artillery division, 4 of the Infantry divisions fell, but the British were severely punished, losing 2 divisions of Infantry and 2 of Artillery. 1 British division remains, sorely outnumbered, but dug in.
Arabia. Saddened by the betrayal of our Southern neighbors, 3 divisions of Infantry and 1 division of Artillery invaded Arabia. 2 of our Infantry divisions were destroyed crossing the sands, but our forces were able to catch and destroy 1 of their Infantry divisions. Our forces have dug in.
Naval Action. In a bold strike, our battle fleet crossed into the Mediterranean and attacked the combined Franco-Italian fleet off the coast of Italy. Unluckily, many of our cruisers struck mines navigating the approaching channels. The remainder fought valiantly, destroying the Italian warship force, but had insufficient force remaining to chase down and destroy the transports. The survivors have limped back to port and will require intensive repair and investment before another sortie can be attempted.
Constantinople. 4 divisions of Infantry and 1 of Artillery mustered near Constantinople, ready for action in the Fall. Buoyed by the inclusion of the Bulgarian economy, 18 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Ottoman Empire, Summer 1914
Bulgaria. One of our leading diplomats, escorted by 1 division of Infantry, visited Sofia and won over the allegiance of the Bulgarians. Their large army of 5 Infantry divisions and 1 Artillery division mustered and have joined our forces.
Trans-Jordan. Our army from Smyrna joined the brave defenders in Trans-Jordan and assaulted the British trenches. Of the 7 Infantry divisions and 1 Artillery division, 4 of the Infantry divisions fell, but the British were severely punished, losing 2 divisions of Infantry and 2 of Artillery. 1 British division remains, sorely outnumbered, but dug in.
Arabia. Saddened by the betrayal of our Southern neighbors, 3 divisions of Infantry and 1 division of Artillery invaded Arabia. 2 of our Infantry divisions were destroyed crossing the sands, but our forces were able to catch and destroy 1 of their Infantry divisions. Our forces have dug in.
Naval Action. In a bold strike, our battle fleet crossed into the Mediterranean and attacked the combined Franco-Italian fleet off the coast of Italy. Unluckily, many of our cruisers struck mines navigating the approaching channels. The remainder fought valiantly, destroying the Italian warship force, but had insufficient force remaining to chase down and destroy the transports. The survivors have limped back to port and will require intensive repair and investment before another sortie can be attempted.
Constantinople. 4 divisions of Infantry and 1 of Artillery mustered near Constantinople, ready for action in the Fall. Buoyed by the inclusion of the Bulgarian economy, 18 million Swiss Francs fill our treasury.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Turn 1 - British Empire
Reports from the Front
British Empire, Summer 1914
Persia. A colonial army, consisting of 5 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions invaded Persia, both to open a land route to the Ottomans and to preempt the sympathies of the Persian government. The fighting was a vicious and bloody affair. When the smoke had cleared, our flag flew over Tehran, but at the cost of 3 divisions of Infantry.
Arabia. Buoyed by our success in Persia and with the landing of Sir Lawrence at the head of an Infantry division, the Arabian Sheikhs have joined our cause, adding their 2 divisions, one of Artillery, to our cause.
Trans-Jordan. Our Egyptian Army, consisting of 5 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions crossed the Suez to invade Trans-Jordan and bring the fight directly to the Ottomans. The Turks used their knowledge of the terrain to their advantage, destroying 2 divisions of Infantry while losing an Infantry division and an Artillery division of their own.
Angola. 2 divisions of Infantry, supported by a division of Artillery attacked the German forces in Angola. Our forces were outmaneuvered though, with only a single Infantry division surviving to dig in, though not without destroying the German Artillery division.
Belgian Congo. 2 divisions of Infantry attacked the German division in the Belgian Congo, but the terrain hampered combat, keeping losses light. Our forces have dug in.
Mediterranean Sea. Our Mediterranean and Indian Ocean fleets consolidated just south of the Suez, giving us the most powerful naval force in the area.
Yorkshire. With the German navy controlling the North Sea, we shored up our defenses of the Yorkshire coast with 5 divisions from Wales.
Bombay. A large force of colonial troops mustered in Bombay, including 2 divisions of Infantry, 3 divisions of Artillery, and a wing of Fighter aircraft.
London. A wing of Fighter aircraft mustered in London and 32 million Swiss Francs have been added to our treasury.
British Empire, Summer 1914
Persia. A colonial army, consisting of 5 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions invaded Persia, both to open a land route to the Ottomans and to preempt the sympathies of the Persian government. The fighting was a vicious and bloody affair. When the smoke had cleared, our flag flew over Tehran, but at the cost of 3 divisions of Infantry.
Arabia. Buoyed by our success in Persia and with the landing of Sir Lawrence at the head of an Infantry division, the Arabian Sheikhs have joined our cause, adding their 2 divisions, one of Artillery, to our cause.
Trans-Jordan. Our Egyptian Army, consisting of 5 Infantry divisions and 2 Artillery divisions crossed the Suez to invade Trans-Jordan and bring the fight directly to the Ottomans. The Turks used their knowledge of the terrain to their advantage, destroying 2 divisions of Infantry while losing an Infantry division and an Artillery division of their own.
Angola. 2 divisions of Infantry, supported by a division of Artillery attacked the German forces in Angola. Our forces were outmaneuvered though, with only a single Infantry division surviving to dig in, though not without destroying the German Artillery division.
Belgian Congo. 2 divisions of Infantry attacked the German division in the Belgian Congo, but the terrain hampered combat, keeping losses light. Our forces have dug in.
Mediterranean Sea. Our Mediterranean and Indian Ocean fleets consolidated just south of the Suez, giving us the most powerful naval force in the area.
Yorkshire. With the German navy controlling the North Sea, we shored up our defenses of the Yorkshire coast with 5 divisions from Wales.
Bombay. A large force of colonial troops mustered in Bombay, including 2 divisions of Infantry, 3 divisions of Artillery, and a wing of Fighter aircraft.
London. A wing of Fighter aircraft mustered in London and 32 million Swiss Francs have been added to our treasury.
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