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[06 Maestro]

August
Adalia

This province has had a high priority since the beginning of my illustrious reign. Next month there will be multiple fast track options for development. Farms will be chosen-followed by...barracks.

[06 Maestro]

August
Russian AO

War zone??

[06 Maestro]

August
Strategic Map

It looks like it will be a quite summer. I wonder where the British are heading to now?

[06 Maestro]

September, 1809
Glory Standings

The Ottoman Empire continues to grow at a faster rate than G.B.

There was a healthy lineup of completed projects-all with reason. The capital city will now go into port expansion while most other development will be concentrated on barracks.

[06 Maestro]

September
Strategic View

Other than G.B.'s war with Prussia and Sweden, the O.E.'s war with Prussia (which is being allowed to lapse) and the Austro/Russian war Europe is at peace. There really has been very little fighting anywhere-a few small skirmisher on the Russian front.

A sultan might hope for a quiet time to rest his armies and people. Such hope would likely be in vain...

[06 Maestro]

October, 1809
Glory Standings


History continues its march unchanged last month-except for another brash action by the Czar and his new friend in Berlin.

[06 Maestro]

October
Treaty Report

This was a bit of a surprise; Russia and Prussia joining into an alliance. This also coincided with a DoW against Austria by Prussia. This indicates some prior planning-or conspiracy for Prussia to stab Austria in the back while Austrian forces were being drawn into Russia.
Russia has also issued a DoW against...the Ottoman Empire. This is accepted in the National Palace with looks of surprise-followed by laughter. Of course, the comical aspects of this new situation had to be set aside until a plan could be developed for helping Austria against a likely Prussian attack.

[06 Maestro]

October
Planning For Austrian AO

The 1st Army never demobilized. It was kept ready to march from its camps in Banat-north of Belgrade. It was considered a possibility that Prussia would feel emboldened by some new event and attempt an invasion of the Ottoman homelands. It was already planned to intercept its advance in Austria-no need to despoil the Ottoman countryside with war.

The Russian DoW on the O.E. was the event to embolden Prussia. Not content to just advance through Austria-it declared war on Austria also. No doubt the Prussian King believed his forces could reach the Austrian capital before Ottoman forces would arrive. I assume it was believed that Austria could be forced to surrender-or be marginalized quickly then followed by a joint invasion of the O.E. A very bold plan indeed.

The reaction was swift. The trail to Vienna is one which the Otto 1st Army has become very familiar with in past years. The correct path was known-and taken. A battle was expected either in Pressburg or Vienna itself. Moravia is the natural approach to Vienna from the north-and the Prussian Armies were just north of Moravia. A junior officer could have deduced the proper course of action.

This map shows the target locations of the Ottoman forces-other nations are shown in their last known positions.

[06 Maestro]

October
Cyprus

This is almost becoming a drill. The Egyptian Army was once again off shore from Cyprus ready to land and deal with the rebel forces there. Once again the operation was cancelled at the last possible moment due to a new emergency. It was ordered back to Trieste from which it just recently embarked from. With some luck it will be able to fully disembark this month so it can participate in the Austrian campaign next month.

[06 Maestro]

October
Political Report

The Prussian Empire is dissolved. I wonder just how this news was received in Berlin. None could have been too happy about that as it had just entered into a new war.

France has become an empire-finally. The power of France is rapidly increasing-this is good-the Sultan hopes...

[06 Maestro]

October
French Glory Changes

France now has the same amount of monthly increase as the Ottoman Empire-not counting any special events-such as great battles.

[06 Maestro]

November, 1809
Glory Standings

There were minor increases-last month. The situation will take on a new look very soon...

[06 Maestro]

November
Glory Changes (from October

The Battle of Vienna gave another boost to Ottoman glory. More will be had very soon.

Note: the glory increase from battle is matched by an identical increase (for large battles) in "experience". This added experience coupled with a quartely increase of over 100 has propelled the Ottoman Army into a position of military excellence only rivaled by France itself.

[06 Maestro]

November
Battle Reports

The war that did not have to happen has resulted in a battle-a decisive battle. The 1st Army did indeed reach Vienna-before the Citadel fell. The Prussian King should have anticipated that. Rapid march training was one of the first upgrades acquired by Ottoman forces. There are risks in using it-primarily fatigue before battle. However, the 1st Army has proven itself capable of conducting such operations.

Some very nice Prussian horse artillery was captured in this great battle.

[06 Maestro]

November
Poitical Reports

Great Britain is still pumping money into Austria-they obviously have a special relationship.

Much training is ongoing across Europe. The O.E. has more than enough experiecne to acquire another major training upgrade at this time, but there is no hurry.

What must be very interesting to King Kingmaker of Great Britain is the new naval training by the French.

[06 Maestro]

November
Austrian AO

The 1st Army is poised for an attack into Moravia next month-understrength or not. The Egyptian Army will speed march form Trieste to Moravia. Even if it does not get there in time for the battle-it will be properly positioned to participate in the invasion of Prussia. The Ottoman Armies turned away from the gates of Prussia once before-in peace. That will not be offered again.

The 2nd Army is till trying to get reorganized-too much wine in that outfits trains.

[06 Maestro]

December, 1809
Glory Standings

The Ottoman Empire now has nearly a 400 point lead over its nearest rival-Great Britain. France is coming on strong, but has a very long ways to go to catch up to the leaders. It will need another war or two...

Another few barracks are completed. Erzerum is now a level 6 barracks.

[06 Maestro]

December
Ottoman Glory Changes

The battle of Moravia was another smashing success-a decisive victory. Although no additional artillery were captured, there was a Prussian cavalry division surrender.
The Prussia King has apparently com to his senses-and surrendered. Prussia was about to become a battleground. The unruly Egyptian Army has a reputation for pillaging too.

[06 Maestro]

December
Politics and Army Reports

An oddity here; France continues to pump money into Russia. Perhaps this is because Russia is at war with Great Britain-which the Czar DoW'ed along with the Ottoman Empire.

From the battle size it is clear that the Egyptian Army made it to Moravia while the fighting was still going on.

[06 Maestro]

December
Prussian Surrender

Prussia's war with Austria must be one of the shortest on record. Great Britain's long, and somewhat dormant, war with Prussia is now also at a close.

Now, the Ottoman forces can head for home again. If the Czar continues with this foolish war with Austria then the O.E. will intervene on behalf of Austria in the spring.

There is now a war with Russia that will have to be brought to a proper end. The Sultan did not initiate this war. All the Sultan did was to attempt to end the war in a painless way-for Austria and Russia. It was entirely possible, but the Czar had big plans it seems.