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June, 1803

The culture war is still raging. I will have to withdraw from that for a while. The Czar is making some very impressive headway in moving up in the cultural struggle. Perhaps he knows something I don't.

The draft size is still minimal, but the Army is being increased to 85%. Although war seems very unlikely at this time, Austria is at full strength. I cannot take such a chance that the O.E. won't be attacked by the barbarians to the north.

Some things in the national comparisons table stay relatively stable. However, certain things such as Austrian and Russian gold reserves fluctuate quite a bit.

June, 1803
Moral

Russia and Prussia still at the bottom. France is very slowly beginning to recover.

June, 1803
Strength

Turkey has fallen behind a bit in the numbers game. I am not overly concerned-so long as Austria does not have an overwhelming force. The Ottoman Army can be brought up to full strength in a few months if need be. Until that power is needed, the money (and food) is needed elsewhere.

Quarterly experience gain has now jumped to 41 points. I believe that Austria's is about 32/33 per quarter. At least I can now begin to narrow the gap instead of it widening.

6/03

Current Ottoman Doctrines

Since the beginning of my glorious reign there have been only 3 new doctrines for the Army and 2 for the Navy. The two big ones were Rapid March and Organized Withdrawal.

British doctrines are much more heavily focused on their Navy. There is no way I can hope to mactch the British Fleet in skill or in numbers. However, their little army can be outclassed as it is already vastly outnumbered by Ottoman forces. Of course, as Turkey and England are Allies, this should not be an issue (cough, cough).

Austrian military doctrines are still superior to the O.E.'s. Hopefully this will change in just a few years. Although Austria only needs about 5% of the funds as Turkey to build barracks, I think it has very little textiles to be spared for that purpose.

Russian doctrines give it some advantages, but it seems to be concentrating on size. Perhaps the Czar is concentrating on improving individual units. For whatever reason, I am blind to the Russian Army units.

The Prussian Army has spent a large amount of experience on individual units. I generally have a good view of the Prussian forces. They do have some superior doctrines, but they will likely be the very first that I surpass.

France had a good amount to start with and a good amount of barracks too. Of course, the surrender added to its capabilities in any future war. It will take two pages to show all of its doctrines.

More French Doctrines.

Spain has increased its doctrines dramatically. The Spanish Army was tough before, but will be even more so in the next war. Its biggest problem is that its size is just too small for it to face France by itself. If it can avoid that, then it will have a chance to win battle after battle.

More Spanish doctrines.

Last-and least is Sweden. Sweden started off with some good doctrines, but is having a difficult time adding to those. It had to spend a large amount for the universal mobilization. Its population is so small it will have a hard time fighting any major war.

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July, 1803

Another 5 developments finish this month.
Military experience has increased to 42 per quarter.
UCI is down to 14%

July

Production has increased due to some slight lowering of taxes and reducing the speed of development in the Gold and White Belt provinces. Some adjustments had to be made to increase the production of wool, cotton and textiles.

July

The draft has been reinstated. Another 10,000 plus men were drafted from Istanbul. The Army is being slowly increased back to 85% and then to 90% by the end of the year.

There is a slight chance that Austria will seek some pretext for war in September. It is doubtful, but possible. Military readiness must be increased.
As there may not be time to deal with Montenegro next year, it will have to be done soon. It is planned to have the 2nd Army brought up to strength by September to deal with that tiny pimple of a country.