Sranchammer
Arcane
[This is a Play-By-Email (PBEM) match between myself and EmoBunny. This is my first LP ever. In addition to that, we are playing the March 1862 scenario. For those who don't know, this starts right before the Battle of Shiloh, which was the first of many doozies that would show this conflict to be the worst the Western Hemisphere has ever seen.]
Over the past year, our boys have shown time and time again Southern superiority over insurmountable odds. Despite our victories, we will face a difficult road to Independence.
I will not lie to you...the situation our new Nation finds itself is unparalleled in human history. Our great Nation is beset on all fronts with calamity. Do not be disheartened, however, for Southern arms have proven in the past year that the only outcome of this terrible conflict is our Independence from extremists and tyrants!
In the East, we find ourselves in an unenviable position. Like bees, Union forces assail us from all over.
After the blunders committed by General McDowell, Lincoln has appointed General McClellan to lead the Army of the Potomac. He has amassed the largest Army ever seen on the Continent. There is also a force on the Peninsula, threatening Richmond from the rear. General Joseph Johnston and the Army of Northern Virgina are in a precarious position. One false move could mean the Fall of Richmond.
Even worse, Union forces under General Burnside have landed in Beaufort, South Carolina. The conquest of Charleston has ever been on the minds of Washington City. General John C. Pemberton, a Pennsylvanian born and raised, is tasked with defending one of his adopted Nation's most prized cities. Charleston must not fall.
In Florida, Union forces under General John Parke are located in St. Augustine, America's oldest city. Gen. James Patrick Major, a Missourian, is in charge of the East Florida Department. Florida is an integral part of Economy. Without her, our brave soldiers will starve.
In the West, our fortunes look even smaller.
That blue island you see is the work of General Ulysses S. Grant. Along with his reputation as a drunkard, he is one of the United States' most promising generals, having captured a Confederate force of 12,000 at Ft. Donelson. It was a major blow to our efforts to protect the Mississippi River. Without her, we will be cut in two.
In the Far West, things are reaching a climax. General Van Dorn's Army of the West is attempting to stop Gen. Curtis' thrust into Arkansas. Things are most even here so things can vary wildly from season to season. At best, we can recover St. Louis from Union occupation. At worst, we retreat to Little Rock to prevent their forces from reaching the Mississippi.
The cowardly Union blockade has destroyed our Commerce. We are alone.
Yet, our hope lies abroad. Victories on the battlefield may force Europe to recognize our Right to Exist. And Exist we shall. It will be a long bloody, road but we will not stop until the Confederacy is amongst the Family of Nations!
Over the past year, our boys have shown time and time again Southern superiority over insurmountable odds. Despite our victories, we will face a difficult road to Independence.
I will not lie to you...the situation our new Nation finds itself is unparalleled in human history. Our great Nation is beset on all fronts with calamity. Do not be disheartened, however, for Southern arms have proven in the past year that the only outcome of this terrible conflict is our Independence from extremists and tyrants!
In the East, we find ourselves in an unenviable position. Like bees, Union forces assail us from all over.
After the blunders committed by General McDowell, Lincoln has appointed General McClellan to lead the Army of the Potomac. He has amassed the largest Army ever seen on the Continent. There is also a force on the Peninsula, threatening Richmond from the rear. General Joseph Johnston and the Army of Northern Virgina are in a precarious position. One false move could mean the Fall of Richmond.
Even worse, Union forces under General Burnside have landed in Beaufort, South Carolina. The conquest of Charleston has ever been on the minds of Washington City. General John C. Pemberton, a Pennsylvanian born and raised, is tasked with defending one of his adopted Nation's most prized cities. Charleston must not fall.
In Florida, Union forces under General John Parke are located in St. Augustine, America's oldest city. Gen. James Patrick Major, a Missourian, is in charge of the East Florida Department. Florida is an integral part of Economy. Without her, our brave soldiers will starve.
In the West, our fortunes look even smaller.
That blue island you see is the work of General Ulysses S. Grant. Along with his reputation as a drunkard, he is one of the United States' most promising generals, having captured a Confederate force of 12,000 at Ft. Donelson. It was a major blow to our efforts to protect the Mississippi River. Without her, we will be cut in two.
In the Far West, things are reaching a climax. General Van Dorn's Army of the West is attempting to stop Gen. Curtis' thrust into Arkansas. Things are most even here so things can vary wildly from season to season. At best, we can recover St. Louis from Union occupation. At worst, we retreat to Little Rock to prevent their forces from reaching the Mississippi.
The cowardly Union blockade has destroyed our Commerce. We are alone.
Yet, our hope lies abroad. Victories on the battlefield may force Europe to recognize our Right to Exist. And Exist we shall. It will be a long bloody, road but we will not stop until the Confederacy is amongst the Family of Nations!
