Triple Alliance 1890

[martinworsey]

This scenario is based upon the tensions between France and Italy in the 1880s and the Triple Alliance between Italy, Austria Hungary and Germany of 1882.
A German squadron visited the Mediterranean and this was considered a significant provocation by France.
The scenario gives the opportunity to use historical legacy fleets from the very beginning of the Rule the Waves period.
I used the excellent French Warships in the Age of Steam by Stephen Roberts and Kaiser's Battlefleet by Aiden Dodson for French and German ships respectively. I am lacking in good sources for Italian and Austrian warships beyond Conways and various internet sources so welcome any feedback. I have downgraded the thickness of iron armour to give equivalent protection to contemporary compound/steel armour using orders of merit quoted by various authors (Dodson, Friedman and DK Brown).
I have attached some new shapes to upload into the file found in Rule the Waves>Data>Graphics. I have also included some turret shapes to give the ships a more reflective appearance, although the scenario should still work without them if preferred. These are found in "Ship Parts 4" and "Turret Mod"
I have also included the older ship shapes that I previously included in other scenarios.

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