tedrick@ernie.berkeley.edu.BERKELEY.EDU (Tom Tedrick) (02/10/86)
SQUIRES/TEDRICK DIPLOMACY: SPRING 1909 RESULTS RUSSIAN ORDERS: A UKR s A Sev -> MOS OK A Sev -> MOS OK F AEG H OK F CON H OK GERMAN ORDERS: A Liv -> WAR OK A War -> SIL OK A Sil -> MUN OK A Mun -> RUH OK F GoB -> SWE OK F BAL -> Den (blocked by F DEN) F DEN -> Hel (blocked by F NORTH -> Hel) F HOL H OK FRENCH ORDERS: A Mos -> ST.P OK F NORWAY s A Mos -> ST.P OK F NORTH -> Hel (blocked by F DEN -> Hel) F ENG -> North (blocked by F NORTH) A BUR H OK A Par -> PIC OK A Mar -> PIE OK F GOL s A Mar -> PIE OK A Tun -> NAP OK F TYRR -> Rome (blocked by F Nap -> Rome) F ION c A Tun -> NAP OK F APU s A Tun -> NAP OK AUSTRIAN ORDERS: A Tus -> VEN OK F Rome -> TUS OK A Pie s F Rome -> TUS (support cut:dislodged:retreat TYROLIA) F Nap -> Rome (blocked by F Tyrr -> Rome: Dislodged: Disbanded) F Tri -> ADR OK F Bul -> GRE OK A Rum -> BUL OK A SER s A Rum -> BUL OK A Bud -> RUM OK A VIE H OK PROPAGANDA RELEASES: FRENCH FORCES LAND IN ITALY The Marseilles Free French naval forces with support from the LeHavre and Monaco fleets made a coordinated attack on the Italian peninsula. The Austrian navel fleet in Naples was sunk in the harbor. Austrian naval forces in Rome were kept from supporting the besieged Naples fleet. The 1st Parisenne Free French Army landed at several beachs on southern Italy and quickly captured the key cities of Reggio Calabria and Napoli. The Free French forces have vowed to free Rome by Christmas 1909. French naval forces continue to dominate the Mediterranean Sea and will eliminate all Austrian naval forces by the end of 1910. FRENCH FORCES RETURN TO ST. PETERSBURG General Louise H. L'High under orders from General P.A. LaFayette moved the 7th Tours Free French Army from Moscow to St. Petersburg. The French will not make the same mistakes as Napoleon I and overextend its supply lines to let the Russian winter destroy the French army. The 7th Tours Free French Army will be housed in prepared fortifications and supply points in and about the city of St. Petersburg with warm and comfortable housing and adequate foods supplies for the expected harsh Russian winter of 1909. General Lousie H. L'High expects to continue the Russian campaign after the spring thaw. It is expected that Russian and German troops may continue to fight during the winter months over control of Moscow FRENCH FORCES BATTLE AUSTRIANS IN GENOVA The 3rd Parisenne Free French Army with support from the French Calais Fleet engaged in fierce hand-to-hand fighting with overwhelming Austrian forces near and around the city of Genova. Although French Army forces suffered minor losses, the Austrian forces continued to attack in wave after wave of frenzied troops. Without the support of superior French naval gunfire, French forces would not have been able to hold off the numerically superior Austrian forces. The Free French army after days of battle had to fall back due to the high piles of enemy bodies stacked up and decomposing in front of French positions. FASCIST TERRORIST ACTIVITY IN NORTHERN FRANCE AND BELGIUM The 4th Dijon Free French Army moved into Picardy to quell fascist uprisings and terrorists activities spreading from Belgium that were threatening the security of France. General P.A. LaFayette previously had informed the German government of the intended French actions if the uprising in Belgium could not be controlled by German forces and terrorists activities continued along the Belgium - French borders. It was reported that terrorist leaders of the Nazi party have been reported in Belgium and possibly Holland or the Ruhr. France is cooperating with the German government to track down and bring to trial all known and suspected terrorists responsible for the current rash of bombings and riots. MOSCOW, Feb. 5, 1985. The Czar is reportedly enjoying his stay in Sevastopol. Some reports indicate, however, that he is ready to move back to Moscow and attend to the needs of the Empire once more. News From Berlin============================================================ DATE LINE: BERLIN 21 Jan 1909 ------------------ LIVONIAN GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHED After over a year of preparation, writing its constitution, and training a standing army, the former Russian territory of Livonia has been indoctrinated into the official German Council of Nations. Livonia joins Germany, Belgium, Holland, and Denmark in the GCN. As a GCN member the Livonian people of course enjoy a "borderless" society and tariff free trade with all member nations. Also, in the event of a national emergency, they may request that German armed forces be sent to their state for security purposes. When the emergency has passed they may ask the friendly German troops to return to their bases [at which point, by order of German parliament, all forces are ordered to immediately comply]. Sweden and Poland have formally requested to join the GCN, but the Polish request is being held up in German Parliament as the debate continues over the impact that the Polish sausage will have on the German economy. Strong lobbies from the cities of Frankfurt, Bologna, and Liverwurst Continue to filibuster the bill. The Swedish request however, is expected to pass shortly. DATE LINE: BERLIN 30 March 1909 -------------------- Two monthes ago, after Livonian ratification of the GCN treaty, the Livonian parliament asked the German army to review the new Livonian Guard (Livonia's standing defense force). The German high command was so impressed that it asked the Livonian Parliament for permission to withdraw the German garrison. Reluctantly their parliament consented. It was a sad sad occasion for the Livonian people the day of the garrison's departure. Mayors gave long speeches, thanking Germany for its assistance in gaining freedom. Church bells sounded, old men tried to hide the lumps in their throats, while young maidens openly wept on the shoulders of their German boy friends. Bands played and Cheering crowds waved German and Livonian flags as the German color guard marched in proud procession amidst the fanfare of flowers and ticker tape. STRONG WORDS TO FRENCH ALLIES In a speech to parliament, Chancellor Hiematstadt warned the French Navy to stop interfering with German fishing vessels in the North Sea. He further ordered the 6th Duetchland Fleet stationed in Denmark to the Helgoland Bight to conduct maneuvers and for a show of force. Tensions have been escalating in the region ever since the steady disappearance of German fishing boats had been linked to periods of French Naval maneuvers. At first it was thought to be due to bad weather and high seas. But testimony from French Seamen, who asked not to be identified, have revealed that they observed as their French warship ordered unidentified fishing vessels baring the German flag to halt for a general search. When the vessels did not comply, battle stations were called. The French sailors had to report to their station which was below deck. Shortly thereafter the ships main guns were fired. That is all the sailors know. Press Release ============= Destruction of the Austrian News Wires' main telegraph line by a Serbian nationalist has prevented Vienna news from reaching the world press. --------