Blood & Iron (aka European Crisis) PBEM begins - Page 3

Soundwave · February 16, 2002, 21:47

Russia Calls for a all dipolmatic corps to the Russian Place to discuss treaties and alliances

Dr. Nick · February 17, 2002, 23:48

Spain Plunges into Anarchy, French Expeditionary Force departs for Spain

Al Jaza'ir.- Several regiments of Legionnaires embarked towards the Spanish south east coast after Emperor Martin III signed the bill authorising French intervention in Spain in order to restore peace to the nation. Meanwhile, the French garrison of Rome has departed from Italy towards Spain as well as Rome is returned to the Italians to return their capital to its rightful seat on the Tiber.

Soundwave · February 20, 2002, 03:13

So whos go??

Anyone??

Scott F · February 20, 2002, 10:22

Can someone repost the order that we are supposed to be playing in?

Dr. Nick · February 20, 2002, 11:09

Prussians- Henrik
French- Hodad
British- Scott
Russians- Soundwave
Austrians- JamesJKirk

Scott F · February 21, 2002, 11:54

Here we go.

Soundwave · February 21, 2002, 19:28

Heres my turn too

JamesJKirk · February 25, 2002, 00:59

War Ends! Austro-German Alliance Declared!

Emperor Franz Josef annouced today to a cheering crowd in Salzburg that their city was now liberated, following the conclusion of an alliance with the newly formed German Empire. The city was returned to Austrian control in exchange for formally ceding Bohemia, Moravia, and Rumania to Germany. Austria also renounced all claims to lands now occupied by the German Empire. The Emperor went on to explain that while the terms may seem one sided, that the new arrangement benefits all nations involved. Hostility toward Germany was notably absent in Salzburg, as the residents say the German Army did not treat them harshly, and much kinship is felt toward their cousins.

Italian Front Update

Italian raiders that penetrated Austrian territory have been handily dealt with by superior Austrian forces, who suffered few casualties. The imperiled city of Venice has been saved once again by Austria, as her army and navy coordinated to finish off enemy forces approaching the city. The new alliance with Germany has prompted some to speculate over the possibility of the ended of hostilities between Austria and Italy. But others say that with her northern frontier secure, Austria will only prosecute this war more vigorously

JamesJKirk · February 25, 2002, 01:01

and the file:

*crosses fingers, hoping the 3rd time's the charm*

Soundwave · February 25, 2002, 21:17

Henrik.. its your turn!!

JamesJKirk · February 25, 2002, 23:48

Give him a chance, Soundwave, it's only been a day since I uploaded my turn.

Also, both emails you sent me were empty, was that your intent, PM me if you said anything

And everyone- Italy is AI controlled now, right?

Henrik · February 26, 2002, 02:42

Im going to play it this afternoon

Oh and perhaps we need to decide how to handle the information revealed about one of the players participating in this pbem in this thread:
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthrea...&goto=lastpost

Do we want a player that's been proved to be a cheater in another pbem?

Henrik · February 26, 2002, 11:19

Germany forms alliances!
An alliance was formed with Austria along with the terrain transfer, another alliance is rumoured to be discussed by Germany and Russia.
In protest of this turn in german politics however, Italy have broken thier alliance with Germany.
Another alliance was formed with Spain, Germany and Spain is as of now unified in a mutual defence pact.
Any nation trying to attack Spain will have to face the threat of a german invassion...

Heinrich

Soundwave · February 26, 2002, 15:05

Thank you guys, but i am not a cheating please dread the PBEM, although i might fall out with Russia its worth it!

Dr. Nick · February 26, 2002, 15:39

Emperor Martin III has given Berlin the finger about the Spanish issue.

"Spain is in a state of anarchy and whatever faction Germany has contacted is by far no legitimate government to restore order to the iberian peninsula. France would also like to invite Britain to aid in the restoration of order to the iberian peninsula in a cooperated venture to further the goodwill between Paris and London to help heal the wounds of the Pensinsular Wars of old."

Henrik · February 26, 2002, 15:50

Whichever faction Berlin has been in contact with is irrelevant, what was agreed upon was agreed upon.
The German ultimatum remains:
ANY foreign meddling on the iberian peninsula will result in a war declaration from Germany.
Germany will not participate in this conflict and neither will any other nation.
We would also like to remind our french neighbors that while the German army surely could tackle any other army in europe alone, it also has powerfull allies...
Germany will not tolerate any foreing presence in Spain or the Iberian peninsula as a whole!

Signed:
Heinrich von Bissmarck

Dr. Nick · February 26, 2002, 21:33

*pokes tongue at the insolent German so-called nation*

Your impudence is all the rage in the vaudevilles and music halls in Paris. The German baby should cry less and educate itself more. Off to kindergarten with you!

Soundwave · February 26, 2002, 23:22

Russia call attention to the New International Crisies, so he he turn pokes his tounge at the British!

sorry had to do it El

JamesJKirk · February 27, 2002, 01:13

Austrian ministers at the embassies in France, Britain, Germany, and Russia have issued a statement announcing support for the German position, and appealing for calm in all nations.

The German ultimatum simply affirms the keeping of the status quo in regard to the Iberian peninsula. Germany makes no claim to this territory, nor does Austria. But Austria supports her guarantee of Spanish sovereignty. The republican governments of Britain and France claim to support personal liberties and enlightened rule. But the sabre-rattling of France, wishing to provoke the great nations of Europe and condemn the people of Spain to fear and destruction. Let us have peace, and let the "enlightened" governments not act so antithetically to there supposed values, so we can all avoid pointing fingers at perceived hypocrisy.

Soundwave · February 27, 2002, 02:39

Tsar Alexander II has stated that Russia will remain Neutral in the Argument, but Russia also stands behind her Allies of the Kraiserbund and therefore supports Germany and Austria!