If Napoleon [and the French Directorate] had decided on going to Gibraltar instead of Egypt in 1798.
P.o.d.: The French Directorate suggests an assault on Gibraltar instead of Egypt and negotiates with Spain and Napoleon. Both agree as this would seal the Mediterranean from the British and restrict its usefulness. With this, the French decide on a siege of Gibraltar with Spain. [Note that the scenario has Spain asking for Gibraltar to be attacked to remove a naval base for the Royal Navy and to reduce its Mediterranean support with a p.o.d. in 1798.] Otherwise, the French Mediterranean Fleet proceeds to Ireland to support an uprising there. If possible, deceptions about operations in the Balkans or Middle East can be undertaken.
Potential order of battle to be posted tomorrow.
P.o.d.: The French Directorate suggests an assault on Gibraltar instead of Egypt and negotiates with Spain and Napoleon. Both agree as this would seal the Mediterranean from the British and restrict its usefulness. With this, the French decide on a siege of Gibraltar with Spain. [Note that the scenario has Spain asking for Gibraltar to be attacked to remove a naval base for the Royal Navy and to reduce its Mediterranean support with a p.o.d. in 1798.] Otherwise, the French Mediterranean Fleet proceeds to Ireland to support an uprising there. If possible, deceptions about operations in the Balkans or Middle East can be undertaken.
Potential order of battle to be posted tomorrow.