19.07.1863
Three blockade runners have broken through.
At Wilmington, Savannah, and once again at Mobile.
If this continues, Lincoln will soon have to resort to his bag of tricks again.
Jefferson Davis instructed us to work out how we could further impress, influence, bribe, or even force the British to join the war on our side.
And indeed, a plan has been developed.
Our General Staff and I are convinced that if we succeed in bringing the war into Union territory, it would make an enormous impression on the Europeans. It would lead them to accept us as an independent nation, perhaps even to support us.
At the same time, it would further weaken the Union's obviously diminished fighting spirit.
There is a real sense and conviction that the enemy is more than just weakened; their war weariness is palpable everywhere. At the same time, this further strengthens our resolve.
The offensive is to take place this year, even without the additional corps.
General Lee marks out the designated area. The goal is to establish a permanent foothold of at least five units within this area. This should demonstrate our strength to the Europeans.
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In Missouri, we were able to stabilize the situation somewhat, even though a few Native Americans have positioned themselves in a very exposed position. I have no idea which tribe they are; to me, these savages all look the same.
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In Tennessee, we must maintain a defensive posture. Resources and reinforcements will initially be allocated to the offensive into Maryland and/or Pennsylvania.
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New Union gunboats have been sighted and reported. Course?
South? That would mean a major naval battle; we are ready.
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In Arizona, the pressure on General Dorn is not easing; unfortunately, he and his units are at the very bottom of the priority list.
