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Post by Great Britain on Oct 16, 2004 13:24:58 GMT -5
The Admiral of the fleet was dissapointed. Though he did not want to attack this country he knew he had no choice. For his People, for his country, and for his King he had to proceed
The 25th Caribbean Fleet from Nassau has begun it's way Southwest. The ships' Destination is currently unknown.
Ships leaving Nassau:
9Dreadnoughts
7 Battleships
15 Destroyers
15 Cruisers
6-Transport ships, 20,000 Soldiers, 400 peices of arillery
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 16, 2004 13:36:06 GMT -5
 Ooc: Thats the route the ships are ordered to take. |
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 16, 2004 13:38:40 GMT -5
Ooc: Oh and the fleet should arrive very soon since Nassau isn't far from the Fleet's objective.
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 17, 2004 1:47:33 GMT -5
The 6th Fleet arrive in Havana. The populace is curious. Never have they had to deal with the British before so why are they here.
The Admiral looks woefully at the city then give the order.
Sudddenly the ships fire. They shell in pattern making sure there is no more than a miunte before another shell hits the city. The Destroyers a moving close enough to hit Havana nad join in with the bombardment.
Men in thier transports are anxious and ready As they know they will be landing soon to secure the city. The officers call this step 1 in Operation Constrictor.
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 17, 2004 3:54:48 GMT -5
The ships move their bombardment away from where the area disegnated as the ladning area for the Soldiers.
The soldiers are given a prep talk as the tranport holding them move go out
"Soldiers, today we are reaffriming Britain's safety. Although me may have a great dislike of this operation it is deemed neccessary and is for the Greater good. So when your out there fighting remember your fighting to keep Britain nad his Majesty safe from harm. And his Majesty and the Country thank you for that."
The soldier morale is high now wiht the prospect of keeping their Country and his Majesty safe.
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 17, 2004 4:11:20 GMT -5
 Ooc: That's where the Soldiers are going to land. |
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Post by Germany on Oct 17, 2004 9:12:16 GMT -5
OOC: So I take it that this is a declaration of war on Spain?
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Post by Ottoman Empire on Oct 17, 2004 9:31:57 GMT -5
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 18, 2004 6:28:37 GMT -5
Ooc: he's right and the U.S. should have a base in Guantanamo bay by now.
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 18, 2004 10:09:16 GMT -5
20,00 soldiers being their landing in Havana. The LZ was bombarded prior to the landing. The first troops off the transports deal with whatever resistance is left in the LZ.
THe Artillery is being unloaded after the LZ is confirmed to be secure. Once secure it will be brought into position to shell resistance in Plaza de Revolcuion.
Naval Shelling was moved away from the LZ and was now directed at Centro Habana. 1/8 of the shells where incediary which is supposed to scare the Cubans.
Ooc: Greece please post Cuban Resistance.
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Post by Greece on Oct 18, 2004 14:55:03 GMT -5
The Cubans get hit hard during the first bombardment. They where only able to fire back with one gun that had the range. It was quickly knocked out.
As the British land, the cubans open up with a mix of fire from rifles. Some of the rifles where bolt-action but a lot where break and Lever actions. They fought for a good hourr before breaking their ranks.
Casualties: 9,980
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 18, 2004 15:04:40 GMT -5
A soon as the first rifle shot was heard many of the men Spread out and concentrated fire to where the bullets seemed to be coming from. The other troops from other transports had unloaded and begun to move to Avenida de los Presidentes. The figthing was quickly truning into House-house fighting as the British progressed inwards.
Casualties:
256
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Post by United States of America on Oct 18, 2004 21:57:50 GMT -5
The USA has been worried about the Imperialistic actions going on in The Carribbean. After much negociation, the American politicians decided to help their Southern Neighbors. Congress has declared war on Britian until they pull out of the Carribbean completely. The following forces have been deployed, or are traveling towards Florida
45,000 infantry
3,000 sharshooters
2,250 cavalry
800 artillery pieces
18 Battleships
18 Destroyers
18 cruisers
9 submarines
10 transport ships
These forces are on high-alert. They are ready to be snet whenever the order is given.
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 19, 2004 9:06:01 GMT -5
Heh! how can the U.S. think to threaten us."Chuckled the Prime Minster.
Hey had just heard of the U.S. in their objection over the invasion of Cuba. He was going over it with his staff.
"They were quick. The battle in Havana had only being going on for a dya and the found out already. And they wnet straight to declaring war? What arrogance! Well what should we do? droned the Prime Minster.
"Well sir maybe we could talk them out? You know tell them it is not in their interest to involve themselves in our matters."
"Negotation may take too long. I say we negotatie but also press on the offensive against them. The most probable choice would be to attack Mexico."
The Prime Minster replied with his Decision "Hmmm, I think the latter is most probable. Send them a Telegram while get our forces Ready to attack Mexico."
[Telegram]
[From: David Loyld George Prime Minster; London, England]
[To: President Woodrow Wilson; Washington D.C. U.S.]
We have recieved word of your declartion and are deeply saddened. We don't not want war with you, but if we must we will. We had intell that Cuba was preparing for a strike on British Intrests in the Caribbean. We made the first-strike to prevent the loss of British Lives. If you do not rescind your Declaration we will show you our agner for your occupation of Mexico and Canada. It is not Possible for us to pull completely out of the Caribbean so instead we offer you this. Pull out of Mexico or face destruction.
[End Telegram]
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Post by Great Britain on Oct 19, 2004 12:18:51 GMT -5
The order from the Prime Minster had arrived. It called for the first strike against America to be carried out. The most probable choice as suggested by the Prime Minster was Mexico. Mexico was unstable due to animosity felt by the Mexicans. They wanted to be independent. They did not wish to be a colony again. The Mexicans would Rebel savagely agaisnt the U.S. occupation, all that was needed was a push and a little support.
Forces on the move to Cancun from throughout the Caribbean
18 Dreadnoughts
15 Battleships
32 Destroyers
25 Cruisers
12-Transport ships, 40,000 Soldiers, 800 peices of artillery
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