Althis: War of the Third Coalition
Oct 2, 2017 16:21:17 GMT
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Post by Hobo Joe on Oct 2, 2017 16:21:17 GMT
In this Alternate History fiction I will be detailing the events of which Napoleon won Europe. Please keep any and all comments APOLITICAL, if there are political discussions as a result of this Althis, I will stop writing, delete my post, and inform administration.
Status Report
1805, October 21st.
My Emperor,
During a routine naval patrol in the Trafalgar area of Iberia, an engagement was caught with Coalition forces, henceforth known as the Victory from Trafalgar. Cuthbert Collingwood of the British Empire as well as Horatio Nelson were the oppositions in the engagement. Master Chasseur of Sea, Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, had noticed the consolidation of the two flag ships of the British opposition. With both of the British leaders now in the same cabin, we fired by ripple, the left side of our front fired round shot, and grape on the right. The subsequent firing method tore open the cabin, and the grapes killed both Collingwood and Nelson. With both dead, the formerly winning British had lost their leadership. As they were outnumbered by relatively equal strength vessels, it is without a doubt that they had lost. Only five of their ships managed to evade. However, we lost a good number of men and 12 vessels. More details of the losses will be given shortly.
Invention of Flight
The Journal of Jacques de Paris
1805, October 31st.
Today I have finished the maiden voyage of the greatest invention known to man. This takes the husk of a small wooden sailing vessel, removes the mast. From then on I mounted an interesting craft called a Hot Air Balloon, which uses fire and a large balloon to lift itself. The wood of the vessel had to be replaced with something very light in order to be lifted. Earlier models only saw a lift of a few meters, but now it can fly higher than the birds! After some time, I realized that it was no more useful than a simple air balloon, as it is simply blown around by the wind. And so, I added manipulable weight to the sides of the vessel, which causes it to slant in either direction, which causes the air to push it in one direction, thus, it is possible to steer the craft. In order to stall the craft I had first thought to simply douse the fire that lifted it, but then I realized as the air entered the balloon less and less, it would only start to descend. And so, I installed several smaller balloons, lit those, and doused the main fire. The result was a stationary vessel in the sky. I admit, it was quite comical, seeing the frightened observers believing my airship to be the sign of the end times. Although I hate to see it used as an instrument of war, mounting cannons and other explosives to the vessel could see it becoming what will win this for us. Imagine the soldiers, helpless to fight. It saddens me, though I could make alot of money developing this in shipyards and selling it to the army. I have requested audience with Napoleon himself.
Status Report
1805, October 21st.
My Emperor,
During a routine naval patrol in the Trafalgar area of Iberia, an engagement was caught with Coalition forces, henceforth known as the Victory from Trafalgar. Cuthbert Collingwood of the British Empire as well as Horatio Nelson were the oppositions in the engagement. Master Chasseur of Sea, Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, had noticed the consolidation of the two flag ships of the British opposition. With both of the British leaders now in the same cabin, we fired by ripple, the left side of our front fired round shot, and grape on the right. The subsequent firing method tore open the cabin, and the grapes killed both Collingwood and Nelson. With both dead, the formerly winning British had lost their leadership. As they were outnumbered by relatively equal strength vessels, it is without a doubt that they had lost. Only five of their ships managed to evade. However, we lost a good number of men and 12 vessels. More details of the losses will be given shortly.
Invention of Flight
The Journal of Jacques de Paris
1805, October 31st.
Today I have finished the maiden voyage of the greatest invention known to man. This takes the husk of a small wooden sailing vessel, removes the mast. From then on I mounted an interesting craft called a Hot Air Balloon, which uses fire and a large balloon to lift itself. The wood of the vessel had to be replaced with something very light in order to be lifted. Earlier models only saw a lift of a few meters, but now it can fly higher than the birds! After some time, I realized that it was no more useful than a simple air balloon, as it is simply blown around by the wind. And so, I added manipulable weight to the sides of the vessel, which causes it to slant in either direction, which causes the air to push it in one direction, thus, it is possible to steer the craft. In order to stall the craft I had first thought to simply douse the fire that lifted it, but then I realized as the air entered the balloon less and less, it would only start to descend. And so, I installed several smaller balloons, lit those, and doused the main fire. The result was a stationary vessel in the sky. I admit, it was quite comical, seeing the frightened observers believing my airship to be the sign of the end times. Although I hate to see it used as an instrument of war, mounting cannons and other explosives to the vessel could see it becoming what will win this for us. Imagine the soldiers, helpless to fight. It saddens me, though I could make alot of money developing this in shipyards and selling it to the army. I have requested audience with Napoleon himself.
