Gnb3 Pbem!!!

Sorry France, but Russia won´t negotiate. You betrayed our alliance, now you´ll have to pay with your blood.

* French frigate sunk
 
The Chancellor offered this statement at the opening of the Congress of (cough) Frankfurt :
"We are disheartened by the British attitude towards the iberian peninsula. We did not save your country from French imperialist aggression so that we might set up another Empire in its place. We are skeptical about the so called "protectorate" and will not see the lives of Prussian war heroes used by the British to buy them a European empire. Having said this, Britain are our allies and it seems reasonable that there influence in this area is expanded somewhat.

Prussia itself has no desire to make great gains at the expense of the French people who have suffered, like the rest of Europe, under Napoleon's tyranny. Prussia merely seeks the intergration of the largely Germanic areas captured during the campaign into the Prussian Republic. The people of Prussia bled for these cities and were welcomed as liberators, they have no wish to surrender them. It is important also for British security that the trading ports of the Netherlands remain in friendly hands.
Prussia would also be grateful if France were to share its superior knowledge and technology with out people as it is time for greater co operation in Europe in order to ensure our peaceful future. It may also be necessary for some form of financial reparations to be made, however Prussia recognises that war has placed a burden upon us all, and that it may not be beneficial for either state for such a payment to be enforced. Let us have peace, and move onwards towards a glorious future for the people of Europe."
-Karl August von Hardenberg

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sas, you might want to have as leader everyone's favourite "**** in a silk stocking", Talleyrand. Probably one of the most skilful manipulators of foreign policy and diplomacy ever, he was Minister for Foreign Affairs under the Directory, Napoleon and the Bourbons. He was only too willing to plot against Napoleon as well when he saw that it was in French, or his own, interests.
In fact, I probably should have said him instead of Davout when i put "secret meetings" or something similar in an earlier post.
 
Very well then, let the Spanish cities be turned over to Spain then. See how well they can re-establish their state.
 
* The Anglo-Austrian relations have deteriorated to what diplomats described as 'icy'. Relations with Russia have reached a state of growing 'uncooperativeness' as the Eastern Republic is stepping up its naval operations in the Mediterranean.

* The Austrian high seas fleet is operating in the Eastern Mediterranean to step up pressure on the conflicting parties. It is hoped for a immediate end of hostilities

* Austria's Eastern borders are being reinforced, so as to even out the the overproportional presence of troops in Germany and Italy

* Rome has been demilitarised. French republican authority is free to take posession of the eternal city

* The Austrian army remains the largest power in a belligerant Europe with 77 standing regiments, well capable of operating in Middle-, Eastern- and Southern Europe as well as recently in the Central and Eastern Mediterranean!
 
Relations with Russia have reached a state of growing 'uncooperativeness' as the Eastern Republic is stepping up its naval operations in the Mediterranean.
Russia sent you a PM, informing you about the future operations. I didn´t receive your answer. I even asked for your help!!!
If you want me to cooperate, sent me a message; just ask for it.
 
"Prussia expresses its dismay at the aggressive stances being taken up by our follow European powers. Now is a golden opportunity to seize peace, for the good of all our people.

We are particularly concerned by the aggressive Austrian attitude towards Great Britain, and warn our Germanic cousins that the English remain under our protection. Any attack of aggression against them will be taken with utmost seriousness. We do not wish to use force, but as we have shown time and again the Prussian people are willing to fight for others liberty."

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hmm, just looked at the date of the game. Things are moving very quickly, aren't they? :)
 
Originally posted by academia

Russia sent you a PM, informing you about the future operations. I didn´t receive your answer. I even asked for your help!!!
If you want me to cooperate, sent me a message; just ask for it.

:confused: ****e... I cannot find it :( sorry, when was that ???
 
Originally posted by magic-monkey
"Prussia expresses its dismay at the aggressive stances being taken up by our follow European powers. Now is a golden opportunity to seize peace, for the good of all our people.

We are particularly concerned by the aggressive Austrian attitude towards Great Britain, and warn our Germanic cousins that the English remain under our protection. Any attack of aggression against them will be taken with utmost seriousness. We do not wish to use force, but as we have shown time and again the Prussian people are willing to fight for others liberty."


"Austria protests against Prussian allegations of aggression! Our two countries have fought side by side against aggressor regimes throughout Europe in the past. It is in this very tradition and out of the new role that has fallen to Austria that Austrian troops seek to re-establish peaceful conditions in Europe. Having become the major military power of the continent merely out of avoiding unnecesary wars Austrian troops and vessels are seen as the last stronghold of order along our coastlines and borders.

Austria has shown in the past that it does not wish to have the downfall of European nations on its consience, but to fight for those requesting our assistance. It is with bewilderment that Prussian newspapers have been quoted today with harsh words suggesting Prussian readyness to use force against its long time ally. This comes even more unexpected as Austrian soldiers had been immediately called off the previously held foreward positions in Central Germany after Prussian requests. We do however not see the Russian people as enemies, yet are concerned about recent developments that may have significant impact upon the mediterranean." v. Metternich
 
Prussia remains suspicious of Austria's intentions, noting the limited role its much vaunted army played in Britain and Prussia's war against France. Chancellor von Hardenberg called on the brother-republic of Russia to help cool the heated situation in Europe by declaring a cease fire with the French provisional government, until a new administration can be formed in France.
"Although their moral stance against the betrayal of an alliance is admirable, we cannot help but recall a betrayal of much greater magnitude which was forgiven in the the interests European security in the recent past..."
 
Britain is bewildered as to the new attitude of the Austrian government. We beleive that by all standards our demands are very reasonable. Our cities are poor, numerous government property was sold to private interests to fuel the war effort, our army is minimal and needs to be bolstered in case of a re-newed offensive by the French. It seems as though Austria is quite content with allowing France to re-establish itself. Giving them Rome will simply speed up the process.

God help us when the French army re-organizes.
 
We feel Britain's defensive ground army has never been greater in numbers than ever before the last great conflict between France and Britain. Damages incurred had been discussed successfully in the period between the conflicts.

The last war did not see a single British finger being lifted in the process (and if so sorry, it was hard to notice it from Vienna :D). Glorious Prussian volunteer regiments and French legions bled to death around the British question in turn. Conquests were made and cities were lost.
Austria said from the very begining of the siege of Rome that it would merely be taken as a temporary measure- and so it was made so. Besides, Austria conquered and dealt with its conquest as it saw fit- giving it back would have only been possible if the high command would have initially had the intend of keeping the city. Since that was never the case the choice was merely to "un-occupy" the vincinity.

Britain should not have any claims beyond its last peace treaties with France ! Arguably Britain may claim the loss of a Ship of the Line to be compensated for...
 
Of course Britain did not do anything. We did not have the capability. You do not understand just how weak our position was and is. My army during the last battle was 2 cavalry regiments and 1 ship of the line. I did not have the time, money or production to build an army.

And why should we not have any claims? We carried this war, it is obvious that if we had failed prior to Germanic intervention that France would have re-grouped and struck out towards you. We have lost more men then Prussia and Austria combined. Plymouth was razed to the ground. Numerous facilities were sold off, cities lost and re-captured, sometimes twice. This all causes severe damage to infrastructure. I do apologize that I did not do anything. I wanted to, but I could not. I informed Prussia that I would be unable to do anything for some time.

Sincerely
Sir William Pitt
Prime Minister
 
I didn't want to belittle your British role in the conflict, merely suggest that you stick with the deal reached in the previous peace treaty- and top up repayment according to your losses in this recent conflict, mylord.

v. Metternich
 
Prussia cordially points out to the British government that the losses for which they now claim compensation were incurred after repeated Prussian assertions through diplomatic channels of the necessity of a peace agreement with France. The repeated refusal of these suggestions forced Prussia to intervene militarily in the Anglo-French conflict, suffering heavy losses but ensuring British security. Whilst Britain is removed from the shadow of French aggression it still remains in no place to dictate terms to the other European powers. Prussia suggests that Britain be granted compensation to the tune of 275g for the loss of the ship of the line.
 
The new leader of the French republic, Talleyrand :D have sent the following letter to the leaders of Europe.

Dear Sirs

I write you this letter in an attempt to both restore peace throughout Europe, and to calm things down between the major powers.

The terrible crimes done by French troops under the command of Napoleon against the Prussian and British people is a terrible thing to live with as a French citizen. I hope that you will give France a new chance at proving itself a both productive and civilized nation.

The new French government wishes to give the British people compensation for the slaughter in Plymouth. However, France is also bankrupt because of Napoleons conduct. France is willing to offer the British government 500g in compensation paid over 10 month (50g each round). I know it doesn’t even come close to compensate for the loss of British civilians, but I wish to underline that our effort is sincere and true. We hope the British Empire will accept this offer, and pray that peace can again re-established between our great countries.

We wish to enquire if Prussia is willing to surrender the city of Strasbourg and Liege back to France. The people of Strasbourg and Liege should surely be considered French. The cities of Antwerp and Amsterdam on the other hand is and should be part of Prussia. If Prussia does not agree, France will not pursue the matter further, but we hope you understand our position.

The French government wishes to enquire Austria’s future plans for the Italian city of Florence. Would it be of interest to the Austrian government to exchange the control of Florence with the French city of Milan?

France urge Russia to consider a peace treaty. France is willing to compensate for the loss of Russian lives with a one time payment of 50g. But until such an agreement is made, France will defend itself as best as possible.

Sincerely,
Talleyrand

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Other news:

*Russian Ship of the Line sunk off the coast of Crete. The French eastern Fleet may be small, but not extinct.
 
Britain proposes:

-1000 gold payed out over 20 months.
-France must share it's technology with Britain
-Britain will also occupy the cities of Cadiz, La Coruna and Granada for incorporation within the Portugese dominion (this was agreed upon in the previous treaty).
 
The strategic importance of the city of Florence is a cornerstone of the novel Austrian defense initiative. This is also why Rome has been returned to French authority, despite the fact that the production of Florence is minimal (at the moment Florencian miners are occupying Roman mines that lay between the two cities, thus evening out the production at 4 (000) shields per month- a factum which may be changed in the near future, leaving Florence with a mere 2 (000) shields).

The reason Milano was spared was due to the fact that it will soon prove a vital area for France, as a border region and production centre while Florencia gives Austria the possibility to increase naval activities beyond the Adriatic Sea for the first time. It is not meant as a production facility for troops or shipping, yet solely as a safe haven for Austrian vessels in the Western Mediterranean. Before the taking of the city, Austrian ships had to navigate through the long and dangerous straights of Taranto, always under the eyes of the French port and garrison in Florence. Austria intends to keep the city, without having any claim on any further European territory.

Once Aspern wil be rebuilt (if we ever get to the explosives :rolleyes: ) Austria will be complete once more !
 
Bumpin Prussia
Prussian posting delayed by the forums not working and things.
i've not forgotten, don't worry.
 
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