March 1805 Europe holds its breath as England and France fight it out
Political News
GB and Turkey declare an Alliance
Events
At sea
The British forces successfully landed in Norway today thus denying the French of Norway’s natural resources. The Norwegians response to this invasion is simply we only wanted to remove ourselves from under Denmark’s rule, any nation willing to assist us in this goal is welcomed to have a partnership with us in our resources.
GB today also launched a major offensive against French shipping. The number of French ships lost is however in debate as the English say that English losses were less than that of the French. In this reporters opinion it is the French that is losing the war at sea with GB. However, the French are definitely causing great difficulties for the English. Nelson is vowing that the Royal navy will redeem itself in the near future and that the tactics of the French are being countered at this very moment.
With this being said at that very moment French troops were landing in Dublin, Ireland. The French landings were totally unopposed.
On land
Elsewhere Austria today put an end to the food riots taking place in Bologna, Italy. Austrian General Mack was heard to say that with the presence of his troops in the capitol that law and order would be restored within the week. Austrian supply wagons loaded with foodstuffs could be seen for miles as they entered the city. Mack then in a surprise move returned to Austria leaving only a small garrison force behind. There appears to be much speculation as to why Mack suddenly left the city.
Spain earlier this week reopened the borders of Morocco. Stating that the local rebels in the area had been convincingly defeated in the dessert area near the city of Tangier. Local hospitals report that only minor casualties of Spanish troops are in the beds and that regular service to the public will not be greatly affected by the increase of wounded Spanish soldiers. There are unconfirmed reports that the rebels suffered over 8,000 dead, of their 10,000 strong army.
Masse and one corp after successfully landing in Portsmouth last month has finally made his move and after a quick visit to the city of Cardiff, Wales. Masse turned his attentions towards London. The English troops stationed here are not really worried as they have the entire cavalry corp present in the city along with about 6,000 infantry. General Masse is reporting that he has a secret plan as to how he will gain entry into the city and defeat the English in their beds.
It is now the day of the battle and Masse has placed his forces around the city his plan as to how to gain entry into the city appears to be nothing more than a bag of hot air. However the day is still young and the English troops in the city are confident as to the out come of this battle.
It is now 4 pm GMT and I can hear the French guns firing at the city walls to the east. Most of our troops have gone here to counter the expected push by the French. OHHH what terrible news I’ve just heard that the French have hit the gunpowder supply shed on the north side of the city. The fire and explosions that are coming forth from now the east and the north are deafening. There appears to be some confusion on the garrison commander’s face as there are also reports of 5,000 French troops that have entered the city from the unprotected west of the city. Still it appears that the morale of the soldier is confident, but shaken.
I am now located in the park near Buckingham Palace. The French troops are definitely in the city. There are reports that General Masse has been seen near this area of the city getting his troops ready for what appears to be a push against the main barracks of the city. The Palace guards have been placing sand bags around the gate just to make things defendable just incase. The big push is expected to fall on the barracks so the Palace is only lightly defended. Unexpected news the Palace guards are really the French protecting the Royal family this has the English mounting a savage but hasty attack against their own Royal Family.
There appears to be a white flag showing over the English lines. Masse is coming out to talk with the Mayor and Commander of the city garrison.
It has been several hours now since the Mayor and Army Commander entered the tent with General Masse but we have received an Official joint news release from both the French and English forces in the city. It reads as follows,
The city of London agrees to stop all fighting and surrender the city and all the English troops to French General Masse. In return General Masse has agreed to return the Royal Family unharmed to the English people, and is granting the Royal Family safe passage out of the city. The city of London has fallen to the French.
Enjoy your newspaper
Martinmb
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