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June
Diplomacy

It is not a happy continent these days. nearly everyone is at war. Prussia, which was forced to surrender to 3 Empires just a little over a year ago has been forced back into the war due to its treaties with Russia.

Prussia is in no condition for another war, but it has it. This was not anticipated by the Sultan-it was a bit of a surprise. It also was very unfortunate as the Russian campaign had gotten off to a very good start, but must be called off under these circumstances. The supply depots were going to be stretched as it was. With Prussia back in the war, the long line of depots would not be tenable.

Prussia is once again the target. It will be defeated, then Russia will face justice.
It will be interesting to see how the Czar helps out his partner in Berlin during this difficult time.

June
Treaty Report

Not only did Prussia have to issue a DoW on the O.E. and Austria, but also Great Britain-which happens to have its armies nearby Prussia. There must be anguish in Berlin. There is no doubt some celebration in the Kremlin.

June
Russian AO

As you can see-the initial movements and assaults went very well. St Petersburg was in reach. Its too bad that this splendid effort must end prematurely.

June
Siege reports

Even without proper battles, Russia is taking losses. As there was a 10,000 man loss in one city it is known that it was an infantry division and not a militia division that was destroyed.

June
Battle Reports

Spain is still charging the fortress of Gibraltar.

Sweden seems to be having some domestic unrest.

July, 1811
Glory Standings

The O.E. now has a 600 point lead over Great Britain-that is comforting to the Sultan.

July
Culture Report

Great Britain took a sharp drop-I assume that was due to the loss of...Gibraltar.

July
Battle reports

It did not take long for the fighting to erupt in Austria-however, the Prussian effort has gotten off to a bad start.

King iron warrior has finally subdued the defenders of Gibraltar. It must have cost Spain more than 100,000 men.

July
National Comparisons

Spanish manpower has had a slight drop. France, which had taken horrible losses in its first war with Spain has finally recovered.

July
Austria

Emperor Matto the Great had wisely kept one small army near Vienna. That was enough to defeat the Prussians. The Ottoman High Command did not anticipate this development so soon-and was caught off guard. However, it will not take the 1st Army long to regroup and prepare for battle. The 3 other Ottoman armies in Russian are in route to Prussia at this time.

The October 1811 turn is being played at this time. The game is moving along at a good pace-hopefully we can keep at it for another 45 turns.

August, 1811
Glory

All of Europe is alarmed at the rise of Turkey-I just hope they get the name of the glorious capital right.

August
Prussia/Austria AO

Three armies conducted rapid marches towards Prussia. A battle could happen next month. The 2nd Army is the only one of the three that is fit for a major battle. The 1st Army is a strategic reserve at this point. It also serves as a protective force for Vienna.

August
Strategic Map

It's getting a little busy around Breslau.

August
Political Reports

France has heavily subsidized the Ottoman Empire for some time now. It has more than repaid Ottoman subsidies given it in earlier times. It is also subsidizing multiple other Empires-France now has money to burn.

September, 1811
Glory Standings

France is languishing 440 points behind Sweden. If Sweden is never forced to surrender to Great Britain, it is possible that France will finish in 4th place. Perhaps something can be done to accelerate the collapse of Sweden.

September
Prussian AO

The Egyptian Army, after a short and incomplete siege of Plotsk, is moving back to Masovia. The Carpathian Army, far to the south will speed march north. Divisions will be transfered into the Egyptian Army to bring it up to a true battle ready formation. This will create a third army for the final invasion of Prussia.

September
Russia

Russian forces are slowly moving west and south-retaking mostly undefended provinces.

September
Sieges

Prussia is still taking losses just from sieges.

September
Battle Reports

The first large battle in some time occurred in Breslau. It appears that the Ottoman 2nd Army was instrumental in that Victory, but did not share in any glory or experience gained. That is fine-more battles will soon be had.

As in the siege report above, this action was in the month of August-reported in September.