tedrick@ernie.berkeley.edu (Tom Tedrick) (03/29/86)
Squires/Tedrick Diplomacy: Fall 1912 Results
(Questions/comments to tedrick@ernie.berkeley.edu)
(If any of this is unclear let me know ASAP)
(Final positions in CAPS)
Russian Orders:
A STP -> Nwy (blocked)
F Bar -> NWG
F Bla -> CON
A RUM H
F Aeg -> ION
F EAS S F Aeg -> ION
A WAR H
A SIL S German A MUN
Austrian Orders:
F GRE S Russian F Aeg -> ION
A TYR H
A VIE S A TYR
F Tri -> ADR
A Alb -> TRI
A BUL H
German Orders:
F Nao -> CLY
F SKA -> Norway (blocked)
A Ber -> KIEL
F HEL S A Ber -> KIEL
F Den s A Ber -> KIEL (Support cut:dislodged:retreat -> SWEDEN)
A MUN S A Ber -> KIEL
Disband: F Skagerrak
(ah the Skagerrak: fishing grounds of my ancestors :-)
French Orders:
F Cly -> LIV
F Kiel -> DEN
F NORTH SEA S F Kiel -> DEN
F Bel -> HOL
F Eng -> MAO
A Pic -> BEL
A BUR S A RUHR
F Gol -> TYRR
F APU S F Ion
A PIE S A VEN
A VEN S A PIE
A NAP -> Alb (convoy dislodged)
F Ion c A NAP -> Alb (dislodged: retreat -> TUNIS)
A RUHR S F Bel -> HOL
Build: F BREST
PRESS RELEASES:
MOSCOW, Oct. 15, 1912. Russian fleets asserted themselves for the first
time in 8 years. The Czar praised the new naval commanders for carrying
out his orders with bravery and intelligence.
BERLIN: FRENCH DREADNOUGHT "SSF LayFayette" SUNK; CLYDE SECURED.
French navel ships could no longer avoid confrontation with the German
1st Fleet now patroling off the Northern Coast of Clyde, England.
Admiral Bismark had sent a telegram, challenging the Commander of
France's 6th Tours Fleet to leave the coast of Clyde, and come out into
the open waters of the Northern Atlantic and prove to the world who has
the better ships. After months of waiting for the 6th Tours Fleet to
answer the challenge, Admiral Bismark took matters into his own hands
with a daring close in-shore attack on the French. Several ships of the
surprised Tours Fleet were immediately sunk, including the mighty
dreadnought "SSF LayFayette", however many more escaped after suffering
heavy damage. Most of the French ships retreated to the temporary safety
of Liverpool. Damage to the German 1st fleet was minimal. Germany's only
loss came from the sinking of the 30m meter patrol boat "Das Bischen"
which took on water due to over crowding as it was picking up French
sailors from the sea.
GERMAN-RUSSO MANEUVERS COMPLETED
German Naval forces have completed maneuvers and a show of force with
Russian allied ground forces in Norway. Code named "Operation Ice
Fisher", the war games included detachments of the German 4th Kiel Fleet
stationed in Skagerrak as well as the Norwegian National Guard. The
Norwegian Guard played defender as the 4th Fleet landed Russian Troops
in a mock amphibious assault against key positions. After the war games,
Russian Forces returned to St. Petersburg and the 4th Fleet to its
patrol area in Skagerrak. But these maneuvers were more than just
games. It is seen by many analysts as preparation for a massive
amphibious attack on French imprisoned England.
News From PARIS - Fall 1912
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FRANCE SENDS WARNING TO RUSSIA
Swiss diplomatic sources sent a official message of warning from the French
government to the Czar and the Russian government concerning Russia's movement
of armies and naval forces toward French colonies. France warned that any
further movement of forces toward French lands would be considered as hostile
intentions and French forces would take all necessary actions to protect
themselves. France warned that any attacks on French forces would cause an
open declaration of war against Russia and her homeland.
FRENCH NAVY PROTECTS ENGLAND
The French Normandy fleet protected the English coastline from an invasion
of Germany naval forces in the North Atlantic. The French LaRocelle fleet
blocked the German's fleet attempt to gain access to the Mid-Atlantic and
movement toward Spain and Portugal.
FRANCE ATTACKS GERMANY FLEET IN DENMARK
The French Brest fleet which had invaded Kiel, attacked the Germany fleet
in Denmark. French ships moved through the waterways in Kiel and was
supported by the French Cherbough fleet in a surprise attack of Denmark.
France plans to secure Denmark and passage to the Baltic Sea.
FRENCH TROOPS INVADE AUSTRIA-HUNGARY
The 1st Parisenne Free French army made beach landings outside of the capital
of Tirane. The French forces were convoyed from Naples by the French LeHavre
fleet and supported by the Monaco fleet. General Jacques DaGuerre, Commander
of the Southern EUROPE Forces, explained that the invasion of Albania is
an attempt by France to open another front and reduce the pressure on the
3rd Parisenne and 6th Orleans forces in the Tyrolian mountain campaign.
Note: General Jacques DaGuerre, is the grandson of Louis Jacques Mande
Daguerre (1789-1851), the famous French painter and inventor of the
daquerreotype photographic process.
GENERAL DALADIER TAKES COMMAND OF NORTHERN EUROPE FORCES
General P.A. LaFayette placed General Edouard Daladier, former commander of
the 2nd Bordeaux Free French Army, in command of the Northern EUROPE Forces
on 14 August 1912. General Daladier replaces former General Jean de
LaBruyere, who was killed during the late summer Battle of Kiel. Colonel
Samuel de Champlain (Chief of Staff, 2nd Bordeaux Free French Army) was
promoted to the rank of General and assumed command of the 2nd Bordeaux
Free French Army.