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Post by Netherlands on Sept 16, 2004 17:18:02 GMT -5
Gondor Forces: 5,000 recently recruited Militia. Muskets each. Dese Forces: 2,100 Militia - Muskets. Dire Dawa: 700 Militia - Muskets Harer: 3,400 Militia - Muskets Werder: 7,600 Militia - Muskets Supplies: (Left over) 54,500 Rifles. - 2,500 Lee-Enfields 0 Muskets. 500 Uniforms. 8 Artillery pieces. OOC: Posting as Ethiopia. The forces in Gondor, having had weeks of preparation, hide in their trench lines as the artillery barrage hit them. The shells blew apart the militiamen as they cowered in their trenches. Their morale was shattered. The Regulars faired much, much, better than the Militia. They had gone through this before in the war of 1896, so they knew how to take cover. A second trenchline begins to be built behind the first one. The local men of the city are conscripted to help with the trenchline. The Ethiopian mobilized troops are split off, 25,000 men heading to Harer, and 50,000 men heading to Gondor. 4 artillery batteries are sent to Harer, while the other 4 are sent to Gondor. The remaining 25,000 men will stay at the capitol to prepare for the upcoming Italian invasion. The forces at Harer do the same at Gondor, fortifications are built. Casualties: 391 Militiamen. 6 Regular. 58 Civilians. Population of Gondor: 798,199. Population of Harer: 351,810. Forces at Gondor: 49,982 Regulars. 4,681 Militiamen. Forces at Harer: 3,051
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Post by Sparta on Sept 16, 2004 18:47:40 GMT -5
By the way thier is still 20 men following each italian movement group.
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Post by Great Britain on Sept 17, 2004 12:28:38 GMT -5
Britian has made it clear that the British troops are to support the Ethipoans. 45,000 are being sent to Gondor. 55,000 are being sent Harer
Ooc: Well Really I'm calling it an intervention not a declaration of war on anyone. Britain is only in this for Ehtiopian land. I think anything that goes on in Ethiopia stays in Ethiopia.
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Post by Italy on Sept 17, 2004 16:01:52 GMT -5
Update: Troops in Britain itself 114,500 in Britain (mostly around Plymouth) Troops spread throughout colonies: African Colonies: 190,000 India: 300,000 all Orient Colonies: 500,000 Australia: 280,000 OOC: Wow, your sending 100,000 out of 90,000, risky... Italy sends a message to Britian, stating that they are on the wrong side of the war, if they want land. Being the side they are on now, they will recive none, and Italy shallr recieve it all. They also ask the British do not invade Somalia, or it should be an act of agression. Italian troops, hearing of the British armies coming, Begin the final shelling, and then will assault. (OOC: As sooin as neth posts one last shelling cas from yesturdays posts till now, the assault will be posted.) Skirmishing Casulties DOlo Odo Force: 11
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 17, 2004 16:28:11 GMT -5
OOC: Posting as Ethiopia
IC:
The continual shelling shattered the poor Ethiopian morale. More and more militiamen fell, and a few tried to run, only to be shot down by their commanders. The soldiers tried to hide in their trenches, but it was no use, the artillery cut them to pieces.
Casualties: 571 Militiamen 16 Civilians 12 Regulars
Forces at Gondor: 49,982 Regulars. 4,681 Militiamen.
Forces at Harer: 3,051
Reinforcements: 3 Days until they arrive at Harer 5 Days until they arrive at Gondor
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Post by Italy on Sept 17, 2004 16:51:37 GMT -5
The artillery styopped shelling. After preparing for the assualt, Infantry charge into Harar.
Men Assaulting: 10,000- Two Divisions
Many Italians are shot, but, like always, when one falls, the Etheopian gives up his posisiton, and is shot at himself. Italians are to aim for holes in the line, and throw grenades as much as possible.
Casulties: 2100
At Gondor, facing a much larger force, the Italians attempt to get on the side of the trenches, and begin enfilating fire. Orders are to not attack untill flanking forces are ready.
Men Flanking 30,000 Men Preparing to assult the front 60,000
Skirmishing at Dolo Odo: 13
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Post by Sparta on Sept 17, 2004 17:30:52 GMT -5
Five of the Spartans hanging with the Italians move up and lay down in the brush. Totaly hidden from plain veiw. They wait till an endonishan pops up and then shoot him.
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Post by Indonesia on Sept 17, 2004 17:36:25 GMT -5
OOC: WHERE and WHAT is Endonisha?!
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 17, 2004 19:18:23 GMT -5
OOC: Posting as Ethiopia. Endonisha, I believe, is a foreign word for Ethiopia.
IC: Harer
The assault on Harer crushed the poor Militiamen. They did their best, but it just wasn't good enough. As the Italian marched into their trench lines, the Ethiopians were slaughtered. Some surrendered, but most retreated.
Casualties in Harer: 1,671 Surrenders: 26
Gondor
The Regulars, having seen flank attacks before, because to position themselves for such a thing. Though, while they knew about the attack, there wouldn't be much that they could do. Meanwhile, half the militiamen were cowering in their trenches, and the other half were dying to snipers and ambushes from Greek soldiers.
Casualties: 17 Militiamen
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Post by Italy on Sept 17, 2004 19:23:32 GMT -5
Forces at Harar pursue, shooting some in the back, but taking caslties from the few who made it to the buildings in time
Casulties: 340
Forces at Gondor have finished, and begin to attack. All sides are to attack at once, but accidently, the flank attacks before the center. This isnt very bad, but it gave away the position.
Caslities: Flank: 360 Center: 3500
Dolo Odo Skirmishing: 11
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 17, 2004 19:36:18 GMT -5
Harer
Countless militiamen were shot as they ran, but considering that the Italians were on the other side of the trench system, only a few men were hit. As they ran into the city, a column of chasing Italians were slaughtered. (the casualties in your post) They quickly prepared themselves for a partisan warfare in the large town.
Casualties: 42
Gondor
The Italian army hit the Ethiopians like a train. The militiamen were cut down, but they manage to fire off two volleys beforehand. The regulars performed excellent, firing quickly and reloading. But the mass of Italian numbers soon became overwhelming, and the forces began to fall back to the second trench line.
Casualties: 890 Militiamen 781 Regulars
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Post by Greece on Sept 17, 2004 20:40:58 GMT -5
In Gondor the native worriers under the Greeks join the milita and regulars. There are 5 greek regulars with rifles, the natives are armed with bows. The Natives fire their bows with accuarcy and skill. During the attack. 20 of them are killed. They pickup guns from the dead milita men and sneak off while the others are retreating.
Items Captured
Muskets 40 400 rounds, 40 lbs of powder Rifles 20 2000 rounds of ammo
The Greeks are going to train the militamen in other areas how to fight with thier muskets better. How to fire three shots in a minute technique and the use of the bynet so they stand a better chance in fighting.
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Post by Sparta on Sept 17, 2004 20:44:10 GMT -5
The spartans following the Italians in Gondor are picking up items from the dead endoniseans these include lead minis, muskets, flint, gunpowder, uniform buttons, and boots. They also hunt the secured parts f town for valuble loot, jewlery, wine, and beads and the such. These are going to be loaded on to supply wagons and brought to ships near the ocean.
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Post by Italy on Sept 17, 2004 21:32:57 GMT -5
Italian Troops are to stop, get into the first line of trenches if at Gondor, reorganize, and shell for one hour at the enemy before the second wave.
Casulties from Skirmishing, Straglers, etc: Gondor: 21 Harar:22 Dolo Odo:9
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Post by Sparta on Sept 17, 2004 21:35:21 GMT -5
The spartans are also going to move supplies for the Italians. They have taken over 4,000 dollars worth of goods from stores and buildings.
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