Wednesday, March 9, 2011

SPRING 1914

Italy and France in furious negotiations . . . while England watches from behind.




Germany and Turkey listen to the words of Austria-Hungary. Germany watches them like a hawk.

Can Russia and Turkey finally find peace? I wouldn't put money on it.


The moves are about to happen. There will be blood . . .



Italy and Turkey have climbed back from the brink of destruction. Russia is now on the edge.





SPRING 1914

R.I.P. the Russian Empire.
Turkey smashes Russia in the South while England and Germany crush Russia from the North.
This changes everything.
Spring 1914 is the Year everything became different in the game.



Wednesday, March 2, 2011

FALL 1913


You can sense the excitement as Italy fights to regain their homeland. Viva Italia!



Shock and awe as the enemies of the Eastern Alliance surround and invade their territory.




The Turkish Sultan's review a disturbing report. Or war art. Or something. Definetely something.


Germany and England on the small screen. Italy on the big screen.



It looks like England dictating terms to Turkish allies while Germany watches. Is France being left out of the negotiations, because the President doesn't seem happy. Possible Arch Duke tries to remain neutral.



The board can be a lot to take in.



Can Italy intervene to help out Austria-Hungary?


The mood is tense in the War Room.



FALL 1913
Turkey rebuilds! Italy Rebuilds! France expands across the Mediteranean. Germany moves ever closer to the East. England holds the North. Russia loses the motherland but in a bold convoy invades Turkey. The once mighty Austria-Hungary faces enemies on all sides and some loss of the homeland.


Turkey showing off designs to Germany for a victory statue for when the war is over.


The Fall is over. Wounds are deep. Successes at great cost.



But it seems France and new found friend in Italy find happiness in their gains.


Spring 1913

Are Turkey and England negotiating the end of Russia?


German plans a push into the East with France. Is that Italy spying behind them?






The other Italian king plots with Austria-Hungary. Which side will Italy choose this year?


The Western Alliance plots in the background while Turkey oversees Italian orders.



The big picture.

Italy seems to be working hard to secure their borders.


SPRING 1913


Wednesday, February 9, 2011

FALL 1912

There's that Austria-Hungary talking to France again. How are those negotiations going?



Potential peace talks between Turkey and the Eastern Alliance? I'm not counting on it.


Germany studies the board. Should he take it slow or take a risk? Whatever, Germany is back.


The West taking advantage the map.



England and Turkey posing for the camera. Their push on the Eastern Alliance warrants the smiles.


Probing into Russia's dreams . . . devouring Europe.

Games Master makes the moves.


FALL 1912



Austria-Hungary takes a sinister pose. The war is not going as he expected, but I think he has a few tricks left in his sleeve.


Bold evening - Russia takes some hard losses. Turkey sacrifices to an ally to snub the Easter Alliance. England and Germany continue to head East and South. France drives deep into the East. Italy survives another day.

SPRING 1912

The Scramble to get orders in.



The Eastern Alliance studies the big map.


Austria-Hungary delights neutral visitors wit his fancy suit. A suit he wore for the 'funeral' of his enemies.


SPRING 1912



A dramatic end to the Spring. The nations all take it in.

Monday, February 7, 2011

FALL 1911

The Spring was harrowing for some. Russia deep in thought while Austria-Hungary is muscled off the table. Italy is taking it easy while France smiles on. Turkey successfully lives another day.



Germany and England casually study the large map. Their campaign into the East is going well, but for how long?


Austria-Hungary trades in a the spiked helmet for a fedora. Maybe he can use his detective skills to figure out what happened with his order flub? Was it sabotage?



The Kings of Italy are reunited again! Does this mean double the double crossing?


Austria-Hungary needs to lay down to take it all in. Russia just wants to crush Germany. And England. And Turkey. Is that too much to ask for?



Nations gather round the board. Is that the Arch Duke checking things out? That spectre over Europe?


FALL 1911



Oh Italy!


SPRING 1911

The Eastern Alliance is now wooing Germany . . .



The Eastern Alliance is now wooing Italy. They sure do get around the diplomacy scene.



More strategizing on the giant map.


The Western Alliance prepares orders. Perhaps they can eventully help relieve Turkey on the far Eastern front?



SPRING 1911


Is France doing a happy dance or some strange magic ritual against her foes?