This is Azure, author of Empires Arising. I decided to create a second story that focuses not only on the French but also other nations in Europe. This story will take priority over EA. This one will also have much more detail and start before 1789. It will also be slightly more historical. I hope you like it!
Introduction
Europe was engulfed in flames! The American Revolution was going on. On one side, Great Britain. On the other side, the American rebels, France, and Spain. The war was at a stalemate. Both sides needed a great victory to gain the upper hand. But who will win that battle? The rebel alliance or the British?
Great Britain was a powerful country. Perhaps the most powerful in the world at the time. She boasted a large colonial empire, with the strongest navy in the world. Her triumph over France in the French and Indian War made the British people strong. They had a strong sense of nationalism.
Russia was a sleeping giant. She had vast resources and strong men. Father Tsar was the icon of the country. Mother Russia was the source of strength. The Russians were unstoppable. That is, if they had better technology. Though rich, the Russians were still used to medieval combat and had a small number of firearms compared to other Europeans.
Spain was a proud nation. Despite the destruction of her Spanish Armada a few centuries ago, she was still a strong empire. The Spanish Empire controlled Mexico, western North America, most of the Caribbean, and the Philippines. Spain was a force to be reckoned with.
France, despite being overshadowed by her British rival, was the second strongest nation in the world. The Kingdom of France had a large portion of land in North America, and a relatively large portion of India. France was bitter for their defeat in the French and Indian War, and she was determined to get revenge against the Redcoats.
Prussia was a very young kingdom, united by the various states of northern Germany. Her army was strong and had great technology, and her navy was beginning to grow. The one thing she lacked was numbers. However, should she triumph and conquer lands in Europe with more population, Prussia would indeed be a formidable fighting force.
America was a new country. Though the British would not have her independence, she was determined to gain it. The Americans had a unifying sense of nationalism that surged throughout the country. America, with the help of France and Spain, was ready to put the British in their place!
This would be a war that would determine the fate of the world for the next hundred years!
1780
Seventeen eighty. Continental troops under General George Washington rallied outside of Albany, New York, ready to take back the city. George commanded a total of 13,500 men. For the past six months, they had been vigorously training to take back Albany. Now was their chance. Now was Washington's chance to redeem his honor.
In April 23, 1780, George Washington and his Continentals laid siege to Albany. The Continental Army carried with her a collection of 17 guns. Seventeen 9-pounder guns pounded Albany for days. Finally, on April 26, the British garrison under Colonel William Cullingworth - 5,000 men, charged out and fought the Patriots. For four straight hours, the men fought. Eventually, numbers defeated the British. Losing 4,600 men, the British retreated and Albany fell into Patriot hands.
This was a major victory for the Americans. Albany was an important city to the British, and now that they lost it, the Americans turned the tables.
By the end of November of 1780, 24,000 British troops under General John Burgoyne were marching from Canada to Pennsylvania. This would prove to be Britain's worst mistake, for these 24,000 troops would be decisively crushed by a Franco-Spanish-American army.
Introduction
Europe was engulfed in flames! The American Revolution was going on. On one side, Great Britain. On the other side, the American rebels, France, and Spain. The war was at a stalemate. Both sides needed a great victory to gain the upper hand. But who will win that battle? The rebel alliance or the British?
Great Britain was a powerful country. Perhaps the most powerful in the world at the time. She boasted a large colonial empire, with the strongest navy in the world. Her triumph over France in the French and Indian War made the British people strong. They had a strong sense of nationalism.
Russia was a sleeping giant. She had vast resources and strong men. Father Tsar was the icon of the country. Mother Russia was the source of strength. The Russians were unstoppable. That is, if they had better technology. Though rich, the Russians were still used to medieval combat and had a small number of firearms compared to other Europeans.
Spain was a proud nation. Despite the destruction of her Spanish Armada a few centuries ago, she was still a strong empire. The Spanish Empire controlled Mexico, western North America, most of the Caribbean, and the Philippines. Spain was a force to be reckoned with.
France, despite being overshadowed by her British rival, was the second strongest nation in the world. The Kingdom of France had a large portion of land in North America, and a relatively large portion of India. France was bitter for their defeat in the French and Indian War, and she was determined to get revenge against the Redcoats.
Prussia was a very young kingdom, united by the various states of northern Germany. Her army was strong and had great technology, and her navy was beginning to grow. The one thing she lacked was numbers. However, should she triumph and conquer lands in Europe with more population, Prussia would indeed be a formidable fighting force.
America was a new country. Though the British would not have her independence, she was determined to gain it. The Americans had a unifying sense of nationalism that surged throughout the country. America, with the help of France and Spain, was ready to put the British in their place!
This would be a war that would determine the fate of the world for the next hundred years!
1780
Seventeen eighty. Continental troops under General George Washington rallied outside of Albany, New York, ready to take back the city. George commanded a total of 13,500 men. For the past six months, they had been vigorously training to take back Albany. Now was their chance. Now was Washington's chance to redeem his honor.
In April 23, 1780, George Washington and his Continentals laid siege to Albany. The Continental Army carried with her a collection of 17 guns. Seventeen 9-pounder guns pounded Albany for days. Finally, on April 26, the British garrison under Colonel William Cullingworth - 5,000 men, charged out and fought the Patriots. For four straight hours, the men fought. Eventually, numbers defeated the British. Losing 4,600 men, the British retreated and Albany fell into Patriot hands.
This was a major victory for the Americans. Albany was an important city to the British, and now that they lost it, the Americans turned the tables.
By the end of November of 1780, 24,000 British troops under General John Burgoyne were marching from Canada to Pennsylvania. This would prove to be Britain's worst mistake, for these 24,000 troops would be decisively crushed by a Franco-Spanish-American army.