This is a sad map without any red on it. Well, probably not too sad for Turkey, who built two more armies while Italy removed the fleet in Tunis. Turkey would need to move quickly to be able to solo from this position. England was trying to sound the alarm and taking those last few centers is tough as Turkey since Turkey is a corner power with no easy way across the stalemate line.
1912 – 1915: Turkey vs. Europe
Turkey continued attacking Russia and Italy after my demise while EFG continued to dance around a bit. However, movement into Silesia caused Germany to stop trying to re-take Denmark and head south. England and France also got their act together and turned toward the Mediterranean to head off the growing yellow menace. Turkey’s growth peaked at 16 supply centers after taking Rome, Warsaw, and Munich by the end of 1914. Turkey’s position reached its peak at the end of 1915.
1916 – 1919: Europe Fights Back
Turkey made no more gains after 1915. Germany was able to vacate Kiel at the end of 1915 (despite England trying to sneak in) and built another army. That marked the first of a few victories for the European alliance. Turkey lost Munich in 1917 and then lost positioning in Silesia a couple times (yet was able to regain it each time). By the end of 1919, both sides had plateaued.
1920 – 1923: Stalemate and Conclusion
Turkey and the rest of Europe spent a couple years stalemated. After two years of this, Turkey finally ceded Tunis to France, marking the elimination of Italy in 1922. After this, Turkey didn’t back off any more and England didn’t try to cut Germany or Russia out of the draw. One year of a stalemate ensued and then they all voted for the draw prior to the Spring 1924 movements (EFGRT).
Personally, I find this to be an disappointing finish. I suppose if I was Germany or Russia I would feel grateful! Regardless, kudos to EFG for holding off Turkey, especially to England and France (Germany didn’t contribute a lot to this but could have thrown the game to Turkey so earned a place in the draw). I don’t think Russia deserved a place in the draw—I think Russia benefited from Turkey taking too long to attack and from the break-up of EG. If Germany had supported the first England by ordering WAR-MOS in Spring 1906, I don’t think England would have turned on Germany. I think Turkey missed a few opportunities to break through the lines but overall played a very good game.
I hope you have enjoyed this and maybe learned from my mistakes in this game! The final installment of this journal will contain my EOG as well as any comments from the others.
BOUNCED Gunboat Journal—Table of Contents
Introduction
1901 | 1902 | 1903 | 1904
1905 | 1906 | 1907
Elimination
Conclusion
End of Game Statements