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[Let's Play] Napoleon: Total War: The Peninsular Campaign
Sir Mansex Straightington's Roaring Lads all have quite indomitable facial hair
I salute them
Thank you sir. In our regiment we often say that a well-groomed moustasche can be as powerful in striking fear into the heart of our enemy as a well-aimed musket volley. They are good lads, and never afraid of a little man on man action in the field.
And congratulations on the excellent Let's Play old sport!
Our foothold is strong, but our local navy is still small. It will be safe now to tip some more investment into our ships, primarily to boost our greatest source of funding. The Colonies.
To The Honorable Charles Yorke, First Lord of the Admiralty
Admiralty House, Whitehall, London
Sir,
I was possessed of the great honor to receive your letter dated Wednesday last, and I believe that none may argue that it could have arrived at a more fortiutous time! A Mr. E. Canning, of London, who is no doubt known to yourself had of late decided to fit out a small squadron of armed vessels for the purposes of harassing French interests in the Colonies, having procured Letters of Marque and lacking but a set of capable captains for the voyage. As I was available, he practiced upon me to take command of a well-found sloop of some 22 guns.
I was in the midst of writing to accept his most gracious offer, My Lord, when the postman handed me your letter, containing within it the possibility to returning to the active service of our King. With all haste I rewrote my letter to Mr. Canning, expressing my deepest apologies for being unable to accept the honor he had earlier offered, for King and Country must needs have a prior call upon my heart.
Therefore, it is with a buoyant heart that I write to thank you most deeply for your rememberance of me, and in the fond hope that the command of a swift frigate or sloop might in some short time become available. I shall post to London directly, and will await your pleasure.
I remain.
Your Devoted Servant, etc.
Jno Elvenshae, Lieutenant, His Royal Majesty's Navy
[out of character]Apologies for the lack of update tonight, guys. I crashed my car this evening, fortunately escaping totally uninjured. Well, it provides the perfect excuse to buy that new car I was thinking of getting. The Let's Play will resume tomorrow.[/out of character]
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Snowbeati need somethingto kick this thing's ass over the lineRegistered Userregular
edited September 2010
so did the flush fusiliers return, in full force?
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MrMonroepassed outon the floor nowRegistered Userregular
[out of character]Apologies for the lack of update tonight, guys. I crashed my car this evening, fortunately escaping totally uninjured. Well, it provides the perfect excuse to buy that new car I was thinking of getting. The Let's Play will resume tomorrow.[/out of character]
Accidents suck so bad. Although at least now you get to buy a new car!
[in character]KILL THE FRENCH! DASH THEM TO PIECES! ROUT THEIR LANDS AND ROOT THEIR LADIES![/in character]
[out of character]Apologies for the lack of update tonight, guys. I crashed my car this evening, fortunately escaping totally uninjured. Well, it provides the perfect excuse to buy that new car I was thinking of getting. The Let's Play will resume tomorrow.[/out of character]
Did you crash because you were playing in the car? :P
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PharezonStruggle is an illusion.Victory is in the Qun.Registered Userregular
[out of character]Apologies for the lack of update tonight, guys. I crashed my car this evening, fortunately escaping totally uninjured. Well, it provides the perfect excuse to buy that new car I was thinking of getting. The Let's Play will resume tomorrow.[/out of character]
[out of character]Apologies for the lack of update tonight, guys. I crashed my car this evening, fortunately escaping totally uninjured. Well, it provides the perfect excuse to buy that new car I was thinking of getting. The Let's Play will resume tomorrow.[/out of character]
[ooc]Car crashes suck. Especially when you do light cosmetic damage to the SUV driven by a bitch who thought it'd be a good idea to randomly stop at a green light and total your own car. Not that I'm, like, bitter or anything.[/ooc]
[ic]Page 5 of the Times of London
ACCIDENT ON PICCADILLY LORD HIGH QUARTERMASTER INVOLVED Loss of 2 Horses, Carriage
In the late hours of the evening of September 23rd, Peter of Monmouth, Lord High Quartermaster to His Majesty, was returning to his home from the soiree and grand ball hosted by Lady Frumpington (page 2) when his carriage was upset. Lord Peter was tossed bodily from the carriage, but came to rest in a stack of hay bales, which had been fortuitously laid out several hours before by Messrs Gilcrest and Sons Fine Equine Comestibles, of Wapping. When asked about the hay pile, Master Archibald Gilcrest responded, "Which I bring it hout to their Lordships twice a week, I do. 'Tis the finest 'ay in all London - keeps their 'orse's coats right fine. Who's this Peter fellow, now?"
Lord Peter himself was uninjured, but his overturned carriage landed most dreadfully on his two prize horses, who had to be put down at the scene. Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood. The carriage itself was unsalvageable, having broken both axles and a door lamp in the accident.
When asked about the possible involvement of French agents in this attack on his ministers, His Royal Highness George III responded, "More like, methinks, an attack by Burgundian interests. By which I mean wine. Did you get that? I thought it was pretty good. Should I have gone with Porto, instead? Would that have made it funnier? I am a teapot, you know."
Further inquiries into the true cause of the crash are proceeding.[/ic]
Gentleman, I have had some unwelcome & unspured memorial gouts. I shall never forget my brush with death on September 23rd but only a year ago. But, I lose myself!
Leake is still to get back to me with his reports & Cole is fairing no better.
If either do not get back to me within 24 hours... Well let us say that the state's wealth can remove such evils if they prove to be not the lesser of two.
Mr Daniel Cole irritates me with his inactivity on the south coast.
I have sent him a message through the underground networks for him to cease dilly-dallying if he fancies his current diplomatic protection.
The navy is proving itself more useful, with the despatch of trade ships to Dutch Guyana. This will be but the start of a new, extensive support network supplying the offensive with near limitless exotic riches.
The HMS Murderous Mariners & the HMS Baconator will patrol between Lisbon & Murcia, to keep this line open, for it will not go unnoticed for long.
News of "La Liberación Británico" has spread over the Portugese border to Cáceres. The noble Spanish are enheartened & are proving quite the nuicance to our enemies. English steel may not even be required to free this region. To ensure the unrest grows (& is directed in the right directions), a select number of learned Spanish speaking Britons have been sent undercover with good old-fashioned anti-French rhetoric on their lips & a soap box beneath their feet.
There will be all the fewer troops in the north because of this, where the true problem lies in us.
High Command has decided, to the grumblings of The Duke, that Army Group Lisbon will be permanently divided in twain. The fraction not station in Beira will be redesignated "Army Group Faro" & will be led by Sir Thomas Picton.
A superb infantry commander, well able to understand where sacrifices must be made ao that the greater overcome. Or a blue-hearted monster who treats men like miniatures, but tish & pish...
As a final note, I will say that the destruction Fouche's thrust upon army has triggered the despatch of an investigative second army body, or so Aston finally tells me.
I, Mr. Reginald Shockington, even though an American, side with the English cause, and wish to offer the services of by own Light Calvary Group, The Humpty Hussars, freshly whetted from campaigns in our own war for independence. May their valor help strike down French tyranny!
Snowbeati need somethingto kick this thing's ass over the lineRegistered Userregular
edited September 2010
Dictated by Corporal Eversett, 5th Platoon, 1st Company of the Flush Fusiliers, for Sergeant Token, 5th Platoon, 1st Company of the Flush Fusiliers:
Dear Love,
I hope this letter finds you well. The boys and I managed to survive the latest battle with only a few casualties, mostly the inexperienced lads, but they've been wrapped up and sent home. I'm sure their families will be very proud - PRIVATE JUST WHAT IN THE BLUE HELL DO YOU THINK YER DOING, GET OFF THAT FLAGPOLE THIS INSTANT I WILL WRITE YOU UP SEE IF I WON'T - excuse me, Corporal, Private Smetts was being a bit of an idiot. Where was I? Ah yes. How are you? I hope that little Tommy and Lilian are doing well. Is Mr. Bassett keeping up his end of our arrangement and has not been making noises about evicting you - PRIVATE SMETTS YOU BLOODY IDIOT WHAT ARE YOU UP TO NOW? NO THE COMMANDER'S TENT IS NOT AN "EXCELLENT PLACE TO PRACTICE YER ARTS", YOU IMBECILE. GET OVER HERE - Corporal, if we could continue this at some other time?
I, Mr. Reginald Shockington, even though an American, side with the English cause, and wish to offer the services of by own Light Calvary Group, The Humpty Hussars, freshly whetted from campaigns in our own war for independence. May their valor help strike down French tyranny!
the funny thing about this is that americans were actually fighting the british during this time period
something about the war of 1812...
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I, Mr. Reginald Shockington, even though an American, side with the English cause, and wish to offer the services of by own Light Calvary Group, The Humpty Hussars, freshly whetted from campaigns in our own war for independence. May their valor help strike down French tyranny!
the funny thing about this is that americans were actually fighting the british during this time period
something about the war of 1812...
Why that would make me a bit of a Torry, wouldn't it?
I, Mr. Reginald Shockington, even though an American, side with the English cause, and wish to offer the services of by own Light Calvary Group, The Humpty Hussars, freshly whetted from campaigns in our own war for independence. May their valor help strike down French tyranny!
the funny thing about this is that americans were actually fighting the british during this time period
something about the war of 1812...
Why that would make me a bit of a Torry, wouldn't it?
Indie Winterdie KräheRudi Hurzlmeier (German, b. 1952)Registered Userregular
edited September 2010
All my greatest considerations to our brave men fighting upon foreign lands, and to the honorable officers leading them. However, I cannot but wonder at our current naval stratagem. A medium ship of the line and a frigate are of course great and worthwhile vessels, but without a lighter companion for support and easy transport their capabilities are limited. I do hope I am not out of place in saying so, but I am most eager to engage the foe, and would request an expedited posting to my duties, if at all possible.
I, Baron Arthur Frederickson, Baron of West Sussex, I hereby agree to provide all the monetary support for the creation of a light company of foot, the 65th Rifles, within your regiment. My son informs me that rifles proved most effective during the recent actions in the colonies, but as of late only rarely grace the honorable field of battle with their presence. I mean to correct this imbalance, Sir, and hope that my donation to the King's cause will be respected with regard to the formation of a rifle company. In addition to their prowess upon the field, my good wife is rather fond of their green attire.
I write in good faith that the additional sum of three thousand pounds will secure a Captaincy for my son, William. He sadly lacks the handsome features of a hero, but I can assure you that his sweet disposition towards the men will make him a valuable leader.
Your humble servant, etc.
Baron Arthur Frederickson
W. Sussex
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FishmanPut your goddamned hand in the goddamned Box of Pain.Registered Userregular
edited September 2010
This missive was recently delivered via the office of the British Chief Superintendent of Trade in China from a patronage of some local importance in the Portuguese holdings in Macau.
Senhor,
Though my family holdings have been primarily restricted to Goa, Macau and the Orient in recent decades, my family - my community - has never forgotten its origins in the cool lands of Portugal. It is with distressing concern that we have heard the news of the turmoil that has engulfed Europe and its march ever closer to our beloved homeland. Never will we standby and let the pride of our people be crushed underfoot by the Parisian Rabble! I have traded some of the Family Silver and wealth I have amassed here in Macau for a stock of Silk and Tea that I'm sure will fetch a handsome price on the markets of London. Though divorced by time and distance, we are not without some contact with our distant cousins in the steppes of Portugal. We know that many of our kin chafe at the thought of Tricolor over Lisbon, and need simply the means to enact their anger upon the Grande Armée. I urge you to take the money raised to equip and arm my Guerrilla brethren in Portugal, that they might fight and bleed beside our British allies against this evil that threatens us all. Proudly they will wear the moniker The Silver Tea Set, knowing the great sacrifices that were made to supply them with arms.
Your servant and companion, Luis Jose de Celavisa Alves
Having studied your war reports thus far, I would like to subject my personal company of "soldiers" to your war against the incomprehensible French. I have no doubt this band of light infantry, dubbing themselves the "Blasted Beggars", will aid you to an extent (of unpredictable quantity).
Signed,
Sir Dush "Fightin'" Dukes
Addendum: If no men fit for work return from their noble trials in France, it will be of no significant financial cost to me, as I have recently begun cross-breeding oxen and horses to produce a fitter and more industrious animal, and expect the investment of all my personal funds into this project will be returned a hundred fold!
How mavellously ardorned is a French light dragoon, especially aloof when he does not see danger. The ambush will be quite the last danger.
The guns have the higher ground & first sight, as the capable Lt. Everett remarks a might obviously:
"On my order, Mr. Sellers"
"Sir."
"SHUT UP, HAYES. Your nag will be spavined in the wood, egit!"
"I'd understand if your only complaint was with our coupling with the dregs of the Hussars!"
Pavek's Pushers (in an uncharacteristic line) & the Fusiliers seem more eager with their boots in the mud.
On the opposite side of the field, the ever faithful well trimmed Lads hug quietly at the enemy column's left flank.
Wellington's orders:
"I want every friend here to shake hands with the friend 300 metres opposite from him. You will have to walk through the enemy to do this. They will try and stop you. If they they do, you will shoot or spike them. Continue in this manner until you have shook your friend's hand. When this happens there will be no enemy on the field & you will know you have done your day."
So they march in this manner, dogs our boys are.
The French cannot even escape to let our men shake each others hands.
A more keen sighted footman swears that he sees a few French units attempt surrender, but there is too much powder spent to be sure.
The last of the French actions is all they can do.
Before I despatch this report to the admirality, I will say that the "HMS Love Below" has joined the fleet:
A 38-gun fifth rate. Light with a decent punch. I hear they've cut the number of bunks & repair supplies to reduce costs to pay for extra rum rations. I only give them the money, it is up to them to spend it.
This might explain their gallantry in finding a docked French warship in Murcia's (South-Eastern Spain) main harbour. If only they could coax it out? Maybe some loyal locals could help?
In hoping a scumworthy Irish boy "state official boatsman" gets this to my friends of coin:
Mr. Reginald Shockington's "Humpty Hussars" have been tasked to cause rucous enough to force the French warship from the previously stated harbour. They seem skilled enough at fieldcraft to achieve this blackly. They say that their American heritage (whilst adding an element of betrayal in my mind) gives them the skills they have learned from the "savages" that live in the forests, there. Why a man would choose to wear little clothing and paint oneself is beyond me. At least without shiny brass following at their hinds they will be somewhat hidden.
Army Group Faro has been bostellered. It is a ragged gang as of yet with additions great & small.
"The Fastest From The Front" claim to ride steeds to achieve just that. "Fastest To The Grave" under this general, I think.
I have even less hope for the "Blasted Beggars", a depressingly disparate array of boys & old men, licked with a batton & dragged by the hair from their home to recieve a heavy musket in their blistered hands.
I think the only addition Picton will respect is a set of handsome 9-pounder guns & their crew, "Irelands Reigning Artillery". Considering little is required to reign over Ireland, their quality remains to be seen. At least the caliber is large, the noise will amuse the enemy into confusion at least.
I also remain dismayed that 50% of our prestigous funding remains un-donated. Surely, there are noble ladies of the crown that would wish to profess their passions?
We should lash all of noble birth who have not donated to this cause. If we don't fight them there, we'll have to fight them here, and we'll speak the vile tongue of the French by morning!
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YES!
Gunners do it from the back, and hard!
Bravo men, bravo. You are proving yourselves worthy of distinction, spreading the enemy liberally all over the field (and ground, literally).
Double rations of rum for you all this night! Let us celebrate!
and if I may say so
Sir Mansex Straightington's Roaring Lads all have quite indomitable facial hair
I salute them
Thank you sir. In our regiment we often say that a well-groomed moustasche can be as powerful in striking fear into the heart of our enemy as a well-aimed musket volley. They are good lads, and never afraid of a little man on man action in the field.
And congratulations on the excellent Let's Play old sport!
my answer to them is always the same. because i can!
I'd love to see them skirmishing out front picking off some officers.
To The Honorable Charles Yorke, First Lord of the Admiralty
Admiralty House, Whitehall, London
Sir,
I was possessed of the great honor to receive your letter dated Wednesday last, and I believe that none may argue that it could have arrived at a more fortiutous time! A Mr. E. Canning, of London, who is no doubt known to yourself had of late decided to fit out a small squadron of armed vessels for the purposes of harassing French interests in the Colonies, having procured Letters of Marque and lacking but a set of capable captains for the voyage. As I was available, he practiced upon me to take command of a well-found sloop of some 22 guns.
I was in the midst of writing to accept his most gracious offer, My Lord, when the postman handed me your letter, containing within it the possibility to returning to the active service of our King. With all haste I rewrote my letter to Mr. Canning, expressing my deepest apologies for being unable to accept the honor he had earlier offered, for King and Country must needs have a prior call upon my heart.
Therefore, it is with a buoyant heart that I write to thank you most deeply for your rememberance of me, and in the fond hope that the command of a swift frigate or sloop might in some short time become available. I shall post to London directly, and will await your pleasure.
I remain.
Your Devoted Servant, etc.
Jno Elvenshae, Lieutenant, His Royal Majesty's Navy
Elvenshae, HMS Proserpine "Spring Bitch", Frigate
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Dear satan I wish for this or maybe some of this....oh and I'm a medium or a large.
Accidents suck so bad. Although at least now you get to buy a new car!
[in character]KILL THE FRENCH! DASH THEM TO PIECES! ROUT THEIR LANDS AND ROOT THEIR LADIES![/in character]
Did you crash because you were playing in the car? :P
Glad you were not hurt!
[ooc]Car crashes suck. Especially when you do light cosmetic damage to the SUV driven by a bitch who thought it'd be a good idea to randomly stop at a green light and total your own car. Not that I'm, like, bitter or anything.[/ooc]
[ic]Page 5 of the Times of London
ACCIDENT ON PICCADILLY
LORD HIGH QUARTERMASTER INVOLVED
Loss of 2 Horses, Carriage
In the late hours of the evening of September 23rd, Peter of Monmouth, Lord High Quartermaster to His Majesty, was returning to his home from the soiree and grand ball hosted by Lady Frumpington (page 2) when his carriage was upset. Lord Peter was tossed bodily from the carriage, but came to rest in a stack of hay bales, which had been fortuitously laid out several hours before by Messrs Gilcrest and Sons Fine Equine Comestibles, of Wapping. When asked about the hay pile, Master Archibald Gilcrest responded, "Which I bring it hout to their Lordships twice a week, I do. 'Tis the finest 'ay in all London - keeps their 'orse's coats right fine. Who's this Peter fellow, now?"
Lord Peter himself was uninjured, but his overturned carriage landed most dreadfully on his two prize horses, who had to be put down at the scene. Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood. The carriage itself was unsalvageable, having broken both axles and a door lamp in the accident.
When asked about the possible involvement of French agents in this attack on his ministers, His Royal Highness George III responded, "More like, methinks, an attack by Burgundian interests. By which I mean wine. Did you get that? I thought it was pretty good. Should I have gone with Porto, instead? Would that have made it funnier? I am a teapot, you know."
Further inquiries into the true cause of the crash are proceeding.[/ic]
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
I see what you did here, and I am amused.
While I've got you all here, it appears that Steam has a "Bonus Units" version of Napoleon, as well as some DLC. Are any of them worth it?
Steam: Elvenshae // PSN: Elvenshae // WotC: Elvenshae
Wilds of Aladrion: [https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/43159014/#Comment_43159014]Ellandryn[/url]
Leake is still to get back to me with his reports & Cole is fairing no better.
If either do not get back to me within 24 hours... Well let us say that the state's wealth can remove such evils if they prove to be not the lesser of two.
I have sent him a message through the underground networks for him to cease dilly-dallying if he fancies his current diplomatic protection.
The navy is proving itself more useful, with the despatch of trade ships to Dutch Guyana. This will be but the start of a new, extensive support network supplying the offensive with near limitless exotic riches.
The HMS Murderous Mariners & the HMS Baconator will patrol between Lisbon & Murcia, to keep this line open, for it will not go unnoticed for long.
News of "La Liberación Británico" has spread over the Portugese border to Cáceres. The noble Spanish are enheartened & are proving quite the nuicance to our enemies. English steel may not even be required to free this region. To ensure the unrest grows (& is directed in the right directions), a select number of learned Spanish speaking Britons have been sent undercover with good old-fashioned anti-French rhetoric on their lips & a soap box beneath their feet.
There will be all the fewer troops in the north because of this, where the true problem lies in us.
High Command has decided, to the grumblings of The Duke, that Army Group Lisbon will be permanently divided in twain. The fraction not station in Beira will be redesignated "Army Group Faro" & will be led by Sir Thomas Picton.
A superb infantry commander, well able to understand where sacrifices must be made ao that the greater overcome. Or a blue-hearted monster who treats men like miniatures, but tish & pish...
As a final note, I will say that the destruction Fouche's thrust upon army has triggered the despatch of an investigative second army body, or so Aston finally tells me.
Wellington eagerly awaits, hidden in the trees.
Steam
Dear satan I wish for this or maybe some of this....oh and I'm a medium or a large.
Please continue!
Dear satan I wish for this or maybe some of this....oh and I'm a medium or a large.
the funny thing about this is that americans were actually fighting the british during this time period
something about the war of 1812...
I have heard a bizarre tale concerning our war front and promptly investigated the matter.
It would appear that an American Calvary group recently offered their services towards the campaign against Napoleon.
I turned this matter to my aide, who has traveled and talked with these men.
It would appear that these "gentlemen", have not heard news of their cute republic.
My aid witnessed their apparent wish to "carry on killin' forainers for a livin'. "
My personal assessment would be to include them in the Spanish campaign under the watchful eye of a full regiment.
Of course, their payment is another matter entirely.
All in all the decision is left to you.
Your Servant
Lt. Col. George Cuyler
Why that would make me a bit of a Torry, wouldn't it?
Steam
damn lobsterbacks
I, Baron Arthur Frederickson, Baron of West Sussex, I hereby agree to provide all the monetary support for the creation of a light company of foot, the 65th Rifles, within your regiment. My son informs me that rifles proved most effective during the recent actions in the colonies, but as of late only rarely grace the honorable field of battle with their presence. I mean to correct this imbalance, Sir, and hope that my donation to the King's cause will be respected with regard to the formation of a rifle company. In addition to their prowess upon the field, my good wife is rather fond of their green attire.
I write in good faith that the additional sum of three thousand pounds will secure a Captaincy for my son, William. He sadly lacks the handsome features of a hero, but I can assure you that his sweet disposition towards the men will make him a valuable leader.
Your humble servant, etc.
Baron Arthur Frederickson
W. Sussex
Senhor,
Though my family holdings have been primarily restricted to Goa, Macau and the Orient in recent decades, my family - my community - has never forgotten its origins in the cool lands of Portugal. It is with distressing concern that we have heard the news of the turmoil that has engulfed Europe and its march ever closer to our beloved homeland. Never will we standby and let the pride of our people be crushed underfoot by the Parisian Rabble! I have traded some of the Family Silver and wealth I have amassed here in Macau for a stock of Silk and Tea that I'm sure will fetch a handsome price on the markets of London. Though divorced by time and distance, we are not without some contact with our distant cousins in the steppes of Portugal. We know that many of our kin chafe at the thought of Tricolor over Lisbon, and need simply the means to enact their anger upon the Grande Armée. I urge you to take the money raised to equip and arm my Guerrilla brethren in Portugal, that they might fight and bleed beside our British allies against this evil that threatens us all. Proudly they will wear the moniker The Silver Tea Set, knowing the great sacrifices that were made to supply them with arms.
Your servant and companion,
Luis Jose de Celavisa Alves
Signed,
Sir Dush "Fightin'" Dukes
Addendum: If no men fit for work return from their noble trials in France, it will be of no significant financial cost to me, as I have recently begun cross-breeding oxen and horses to produce a fitter and more industrious animal, and expect the investment of all my personal funds into this project will be returned a hundred fold!
The guns have the higher ground & first sight, as the capable Lt. Everett remarks a might obviously:
"On my order, Mr. Sellers"
"Sir."
"SHUT UP, HAYES. Your nag will be spavined in the wood, egit!"
"I'd understand if your only complaint was with our coupling with the dregs of the Hussars!"
Pavek's Pushers (in an uncharacteristic line) & the Fusiliers seem more eager with their boots in the mud.
On the opposite side of the field, the ever faithful well trimmed Lads hug quietly at the enemy column's left flank.
Wellington's orders:
"I want every friend here to shake hands with the friend 300 metres opposite from him. You will have to walk through the enemy to do this. They will try and stop you. If they they do, you will shoot or spike them. Continue in this manner until you have shook your friend's hand. When this happens there will be no enemy on the field & you will know you have done your day."
So they march in this manner, dogs our boys are.
The French cannot even escape to let our men shake each others hands.
A more keen sighted footman swears that he sees a few French units attempt surrender, but there is too much powder spent to be sure.
The last of the French actions is all they can do.
"VIVE L'EMPEREUR!"
For what could they do?
A 38-gun fifth rate. Light with a decent punch. I hear they've cut the number of bunks & repair supplies to reduce costs to pay for extra rum rations. I only give them the money, it is up to them to spend it.
This might explain their gallantry in finding a docked French warship in Murcia's (South-Eastern Spain) main harbour. If only they could coax it out? Maybe some loyal locals could help?
What news of our new formations?
Mr. Reginald Shockington's "Humpty Hussars" have been tasked to cause rucous enough to force the French warship from the previously stated harbour. They seem skilled enough at fieldcraft to achieve this blackly. They say that their American heritage (whilst adding an element of betrayal in my mind) gives them the skills they have learned from the "savages" that live in the forests, there. Why a man would choose to wear little clothing and paint oneself is beyond me. At least without shiny brass following at their hinds they will be somewhat hidden.
Army Group Faro has been bostellered. It is a ragged gang as of yet with additions great & small.
"The Fastest From The Front" claim to ride steeds to achieve just that. "Fastest To The Grave" under this general, I think.
I have even less hope for the "Blasted Beggars", a depressingly disparate array of boys & old men, licked with a batton & dragged by the hair from their home to recieve a heavy musket in their blistered hands.
I think the only addition Picton will respect is a set of handsome 9-pounder guns & their crew, "Irelands Reigning Artillery". Considering little is required to reign over Ireland, their quality remains to be seen. At least the caliber is large, the noise will amuse the enemy into confusion at least.