Janissaries Forward! PBEM 109 DAR

[06 Maestro]

February, 1806
Glory Standings

Ottoman Glory made some nice advances-200 points for a surrender will be a nice addition-especially with Austria's cut in half.

[06 Maestro]

February
Culture Report

The Capture of so many Austrian provinces has given the Ottoman Empire a boost in "Culture". This has help slightly in monthly glory increase.

[06 Maestro]

February
Diplomacy

Surprise number two; Prussia decided to honor its treaty with Spain over that of Great Britain. Their alliance has been dissolved-and are at war. Prussia actually has invaded the British holdings in North Germany and Denmark.

I do not understand the Kaiser's reasoning-it was quite safe with G.B. as an ally-it will exist in a different world henceforth.

[06 Maestro]

February
Balkans AO

The 1st Army was ordered to cross the mountains in winter-a rash move, but was operationally safe. The goal was to capture Galicia and its garrison-one of the last garrisons Austria has left-2 divisions likely. Another force is to speed march to Koval to defeat the small Austrian force in the area. This force would be small enough to move with forage orders, but large enough to ensure victory. It seems like a lot of moving about for small gain, but something must be done to keep Austria engaged-and bleeding.

[06 Maestro]

February
Political Actions

Just how can Austria continue a war with most of its country occupied? Well, Great Britain seems to like to prop up the Austrian Emperor with massive gold donations. Now that Great Britain is at war itself, such donations will not be easy to maintain.

[06 Maestro]

February
National Comparisons

Austria has gone from being depleted of money to having more than the Ottoman Empire. What is one to do with such an ally as England? G.B. and Turkey still maintain significant trade-if I did not need the money-I could order the halt of sales of cotton to G.B. Before I do that, I should be ready for war with England.

[06 Maestro]

February
Moral Comparisons

The Ottoman Empire has a marginal lead over Austria in moral at this time. My one real ally (as of yet) is languishing at the bottom of the list-whoa is me.

[06 Maestro]

February
Strength Comparisons

The Ottoman Empire widens its lead in total military power over Austria. Spain and Great Britain have experienced drops in total strength due to their new war. Spain has suffered a significant drop after its defeat in Italy.

[06 Maestro]

February
Upgrades

Artillery Organization was the latest training upgrade for Ottoman forces. Along with the new barracks, occupied Austrian territory is adding to Ottoman "experience". Quarterly gain is now up to 83 points-almost 14 times what is was 13 years ago. Not even 10% of that number is from temporarily occupied territory.

[06 Maestro]

February
Battle History

Great Britain smashed the Spanish Italia Army last month at Romagna-a decisive victory. Both armies were about the same size-apparently the British Army has some superior training. I was under the impression that Spain had more "upgrades'-and was a better force. It may be that the BEF has more unit training upgrades-I will have to look into that.

[06 Maestro]

February
Strategic Map

Things are starting to look a little different-more changes are in the wind.

[06 Maestro]

March, 1806
Glory Standings

All the powers are advancing in Glory, but the positions are constant-for now. Things will look much different in a year.

Another couple of barracks were completed this month. This is about the end of barracks contruction. The cost in textiles has become too high. It may be that a further surge will be possible in a couple of years, but nothing like what had already been accomplished. The National Harem has requirements too. [;)]

[06 Maestro]

March
Strategic Map

The Spanish in Italy are dispersed. There is a large force that went into garrison at Venitia.

A large Prussian army has moved south-just what is going on in the Kaiser's head-I wonder. This is a threat to France-and indirectly to the O.E.

[06 Maestro]

March
Italia AO


The British have an open door for a while-the main Spanish army is on its way.

[06 Maestro]

March
Poland AO

The campaign in Poland went as planed; Galicia was captured along with it garrison and the small Austrian force in Koval was forced into battle. The Austrians were defeated and fled accros the border into Prussia-apparently they are still allies.

[06 Maestro]

March
Political Efforts


In an effort to secure my supply lines and perhaps gain an active dialog with the Czar, a treaty was proposed for depot sharing with Russia this month-one can hope.

[Zap]

Maestro thanks for filling a lot of the info on whats happening. The color comments help immerse even we who watch on the sidelines. Great read.

Had some wrought iron gates put in at the house. Go friday for more work on the pool.

[06 Maestro]

Thanks Zap. I may find some interesting Ottoman sites to spice this up a bit. The game has picked up in speed and intensity.

Good luck with the pool.

[06 Maestro]

April 1806
Glory Standings

Austria, with unending support from Great Britain is maintaining its strong lead in Glory.

Two arts centers were completed this month. Both Ankara and Bursa have road developments that allow for double speed development for some time to come.

[06 Maestro]

April
North German AO

Prussia wasted no time in moving into British Protectorates.