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Tortorella Supporting Member of TMP29 Oct 2024 5:59 a.m. PST

I have read that the French thought about opening a second front in 1870 via an amphibious invasion in the Baltic. This might involve French naval units vs the small Prussian/German navy, along with attacks on the German port fortifications.

In reality, not very likely, but what might be the narrative for a fictional invasion campaign scenario? Any thoughts appreciated…

KevinV29 Oct 2024 8:25 a.m. PST

Funny you would ask. We did a Campaign a few years ago from a company in UK, it included a whole political angle. Short story the French did very well and Denmark came in on the French side. I set up a game with Danish and French Marines/Sailors vs Prussian Landwehr and a Division of Prussian Regulars. It's all set to go but not played…yet. I am going to game it out in the next few weeks. The French Navy is just too powerful vs Prussia in 1870 to be more than a surface raider game.

Tortorella Supporting Member of TMP30 Oct 2024 5:23 a.m. PST

Excellent! Glad I am not alone. The Prussians did have a 3-4 decent ships but engine trouble prevented them from getting to sea. The French had trouble getting enough coal to their ships, which kept returning for fuel and leaving holes in the blockade. If we make these problems go away, there could be a couple of naval skirmishes.

Or perhaps the Germans accidently fire on a British ship. The Danes have experience from 1864, good idea.

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