JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South!

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My siege has started in Cumberland. It is at a good start, I've already killed a large amount of the Garrison.

I predicted wrong and the US army in the west didn't move, so it captured Fort Henry.

I won a good battle in Erie. Two of their brigades have surrendered!

I stole a few weapons, which is useful. Finished a Factory in Selma which increases my labor production and also a Naval College which increases my naval research.

My Diplomacy Support once again rises in England. Let's hope it stays that way and doesn't go down again.

My Runners picked up a good deal of Weapons which I will find great uses for. I'm going to go ahead and send my runners off to grab some more Weapons and Horses.

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In the west I was wrong and he didn't head South after Von Dorn's division. He left a smaller force at the river and moved the larger portion further north to Kaskaskia. The AOT was right at the river and moved south, I don't know why battle is being avoided so much.

Anyway I am moving the AOT back north to Paducah. They will go through the river where the small Union force in hope of engaging them but I'm not putting my money on it, battle has been avoided many times here.

Van Dorn's division is moving into Missouri. Branch's division who was garrisoning Memphis's defenses is also being brought out to invade Missouri. I have no doubt the Union Army here will attempt to stop them in force so I have the AOT nearby.

I'm also sending Ewell's division into Kentucky with 12,000 men to widen the front and do further damage to the Union population and economy.

Winter is growing near so I have to be quick and take some ground otherwise the weather will come and disrupt my movement.

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In the East things have grown interesting. The AOP has split it's forces and is now going on a easter chase after Garnett's Division who is rampaging through Pennsylvania.

I believe the 4th Corps can carry on the siege alone. The Corps at Annapolis looks disorganized so I do not fear it. I'm sending the ANV into deep north as well to take on the scattered forces and cause as much damage as possible. Garnett's Division is falling back to Ohio River to begin a siege at Pittsburgh.

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For my Economy I'm leaving my Diplomacy as it is. Let's hope it makes progress.

I'm building a Plantation in both Columbia and Columbus to increase Building Slots and Economy in these cities.

In Natchez I'm building an Armory to further increase Weaponry research.

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Overview:

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Ending the turn I set my Raiders to Steal weapons.

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Turn 22

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My siege continues. The Garrison has almost been destroyed, just 1-2 more turns.

I was successful in stealing 17 Weapons which is handy. I also finished my War College which increases my Tactics Research.

One of my Divisions in Missouri was hit by disease. It's not too serious.

Diplomacy has plummeted for the USA, mine remains the same.

I got quite a boost in rating this turn for the ANV which is always welcome.

My Block Runners also got a handy sum of 45 horses and 20 weapons. I'm sending them off to try and get some Iron.

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In the west my two divisions in Missouri just slipped by the entire Union Army. I'm sending them to capture more Provinces. Von Dorn after Osage and Branch after Rolla.

I'm then sending in the AOT to try and engage this darn army. They have yet to see combat because battle has repeatedly been avoided. Their numbers are exaggerated. I'm guessing they are more around 60,000 men.

Ewell's Division heads further into Kentucky, to Appalachia.

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In the east things are growing even more confusing. The ANV failed to move at all, so let's hope they move this time.

Garnett just missed an attack from a large Union force of approx 30,000 men and is now starting a siege at Pittsburgh.

The ANV is coming up again, more surely this time, to attack Erie. I have upgraded one of the Artillery units to an Ordnance Rifle which should be extremely useful. It has depleted most of my resources but it is worth it.

In Cumberland the 30,000-40,000 man Corps has come over. He looks extremely disorganized and didn't even manage to engage my Corps there.

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Overview:

The ANV and AOT are shifted a little down on the map because they are stacked on top of other forces.

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My Economy is still pretty much the same. My Diplomacy stays the same.

I'm building a Mint to increase Money production and a Camp to increase reinforcements in Mobile. I'm also building a Plantation in Lynchburg to increase Building slots and production.

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I have a choice for two Upgrades, here's the first one for Engineering:

I choose Fortification Techniques which should give me an edge over siege battles.

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For the Naval Upgrade I go with Naval College which should help out with my navy when I start building new ships.

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That ends the turn. I finished my two new raiders who have now been sent out to cause damage. All three of them are set to Destroy Supplies, a lot!

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Turn 23

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My Sieges continue. Cumberland has almost fallen, one more turn and it's mine. Two at the most. My siege at Pittsburgh didn't start out the best, let's hope it improves.

Many battles are being avoided, which is growing tiresome.

My raiders were mostly successful in their destruction of supplies. I lost my Raider in the east, unfortunately.

Diplomacy is finally rising! 2 Support from England and Other Europeans which is great news.

Alabama now supports Conscription so if I ever need troops quickly I can do it safely in Alabama without losing support.

My Runners failed to pick up anything. However now with the increased support I have some more options, I'm going after some more weapons.