AWWA Part 2-The Second Thirty Years War(IC)

[Ruridova]

February 14-15, 1838
Boston, Massachusetts

The battle in Chelsea continued, but not with the same force as before. That night, Ishikawa withdrew 11,000 infantry from there to launch the southern assault. 70 men died amidst the artillery fire on their way to the embarkation point in East Boston, where just after midnight, they rowed south into the old Harbour, making a landing in Dorchester Heights. Here they would march westward until reaching Massachusetts Avenue, and then go along that road to the site of the modern-day Harvard Bridge on the River Charles, thus sealing Boston off from the south.

The Americaners now prepared to enact the 'Japanese Strategy': fighting to the death, taking as many with them as they could.

[Shrillland]

Boston, Massachusetts

The British in Chelsea still hunted down Americaners to the last, though they were merely breaking into buildings instead of burning them down...what building remained. In the south end the march to the river continued, but with heavier losses than expected. By the time Ishikawa reached the Back Bay Fens, nearly 400 were dead and another 550 wounded. Still, they pressed on, dragging their rafts behind them for the next mission, another night assault.

[Unicario]

In March 1838, after the publication of texts supporting the "divinity" of Empress Meiji, a group of Christian priests in Japan assembled in the city of Fukuoka to discuss theocracy in regards to Meiji. These priests were notably heretical about the church. In attendance was the Archdiocese of Japan for the Catholic Church, Kenji Satsuma, the Archbishop of Kantou, the head of the Anglican Church in Japan, as well as many lower-level priests and bishops from all over Japan. This would become known in modern history as the "Council of Fukuoka". In this, the face of Christianity in Japan was rapidly changed.

This Council adopted the position that Amaterasu is in fact the true form of the Benevolent Lord, and that Empress Meiji is the Daughter of God, and the sister of Jesus Christ. The Council also ratified the idea that the descendants of Empress Meiji were of the Blood of Christ. They severely twisted Christian dogma beyond recognition, influenced primarily by the heavy Shinto faith that existed overhead all of the Christians in Japan. The Sanguine Christians, as they called themselves, declared themselves all in open contesting with the Christian Church in Rome and London, and proclaimed that henceforth, they were the "true faith" for Japan. Copies of their new dogma, the Sanguine Tome, leaked their way into all the major Christian courts, along with news of the Council of Fukuoka, and their new beliefs.

The Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church both found themselves without a guiding force in Japan. The still-loyal bishops and missionaries of the Japanese Anglican Church summoned up one of their most senior members, who was named Archbishop of Kantou. The Roman Catholics dispatched emissaries to Rome to determine a new Japanese Archdiocese, who was also the Bishop of Tokyo for the Catholic Church.

The new Sanguine Church was considered by many in Japan to be a psuedo-syncretic mixture of Christian and Shinto tradition, which had been common in some sects of Japanese society since the arrival of Christianity in the 16th century.

The Sanguine Tome (exp.)

I. God is the Greatest, And God has chosen to show Her true form before the Japanese people as Amasterasu, Deity of the Sun
II. Empress Meiji, the Benevolent One, is Her true daughter
III. The blood of the Benevolent, Divine Meiji is indeed the Blood of Christ, for Christ is the Son of the Lord
IV. Meiji was a messiah amongst Men and Women to lead the Japanese people to glory, she is truly the Greatest
V. the Benevolent paid her dues to the Lord through the death of her Eldest, Prince George
VI. the Shogun is Her greatest enemy, Her greatest threat, as well as all others who defend them

We, the Holy Disciples of the True Faith, hereby proclaim our immediate seperation from the Roman and Anglican Church, effective immediately, for we shall only subscribe to Her true word, and none other.

[Shrillland]

February 16, 1838
Boston, Massachusetts

It was a night of snow and cold, and another 300 were dead on the British side, but the southern force had reached the river Charles, just across from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the daytime the spires of Harvard could be seen in the distance, but now, just after midnight, all that could be seen was cannon fire from Cambridge, and from inside Boston. Before the British made an attempt to cross the river here, they had to make sure the Americaners wouldn't be able to do so easily. A team of men was sent downstream in three longboats carrying large quantities of gunpowder on a near-suicide mission. The mission was to destroy the West Boston Bridge(modern-day Longfellow Bridge) to ensure that the forces in Chelsea and Cambridge wouldn't come to the Aid of those in Boston.

New Brunswick

Lord Durham had meanwhile been conducting his interviews, and found that the Canadians had many understandable grievances with the way the crown was running this part of the continent. In a few months, he would return to England with the findings of his report.

[Ruridova]

February 16, 1838
Boston, Massachusetts

It was a night of snow and cold, and another 300 were dead on the British side, but the southern force had reached the river Charles, just across from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the daytime the spires of Harvard could be seen in the distance, but now, just after midnight, all that could be seen was cannon fire from Cambridge, and from inside Boston. Before the British made an attempt to cross the river here, they had to make sure the Americaners wouldn't be able to do so easily. A team of men was sent downstream in three longboats carrying large quantities of gunpowder on a near-suicide mission. The mission was to destroy the West Boston Bridge(modern-day Longfellow Bridge) to ensure that the forces in Chelsea and Cambridge wouldn't come to the Aid of those in Boston.

The Americaner forces were now primarily disorganized and fighting for their lives.

[Shrillland]

Boston, Massachusetts

The destruction of the bridge was a success, and Americaner forces were now enveloping the area. Ishikawa now prepared to advance southwards to New York City in the coming days, once the few remaining men were defeated.

[Ruridova]

Boston, Massachusetts

The destruction of the bridge was a success, and Americaner forces were now enveloping the area. Ishikawa now prepared to advance southwards to New York City in the coming days, once the few remaining men were defeated.

The Americaners now knew they were defeated, but remained determined to take as many British with them as they could.

[Shrillland]

February 17, 1838
Boston, Massachusetts

The British were standing on the Boston Common, despite the Americaners' continued resistance, the British flag now flew over the State House once again. British forces celebrated their triumph, albeit marred by continued violence, and Ishikawa prepared his men to move southward along Post Road 1 to New York City, and thence to Philadelphia. Beyond that however, he could not send troops, and would need reinforcements to finish his victory over the United States.

Voortrekker camp sites,(near modern-day Weenen), Natalia Republic

But where fate allows triumph, there must also be a tragedy. Dingane's Impis had reached the Boers' campsites, and began killing civilians without mercy. Bloukrans was hit the worst with over 230 dead, most of which were women and children. Doringkop and Moodspruit also saw terrible losses of both Boers and the Khoikhoi and Basuto people who were helping them settle. Only at Rensburgspruit, where Pretorius was camped, did they put up a successful defence. This massacre, soon to be known as the Weenen Massacre after the town that was set up on this site, would be the spark that led to war with the Zulus.

[Shrillland]

February 18, 1838
Boston, Massachusetts

27,000 men were now marching off to New York City under Ishikawa's command. They would arrive in 4 days.

Edo, Japan

Augusta now arrived as one of the potential candidates for a suitor to the Emperor.

[Shrillland]

February 22, 1838
Outside New York, New York

Ishikawa's army went through New England with little difficulty, and both Connecticut and Rhode Island were quickly subdued, Now New York was to fall under Britain's flaming sword, and then a side expedition to Albany to ensure submission.

[Ruridova]

February 22, 1838
Outside New York, New York

Ishikawa's army went through New England with little difficulty, and both Connecticut and Rhode Island were quickly subdued, Now New York was to fall under Britain's flaming sword, and then a side expedition to Albany to ensure submission.

About 17,000 Americaners held New York city. The strategy was to hold the Manhattan, Staten, and Long Islands while preventing the British from crossing the Hudson, East, or Harlem Rivers, in essence keeping the British holed up on mainland New York while the Americaners recieved supplies from New Jersey. The strategy kept the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island under Americaner control while abandoning the Bronx to the British.

[Unicario]

Brooklyn

The Japanese still held Fort Brooklyn, because nobody had ever bothered to attack it, or ask for it back nicely. The leaders of the Japanese garrison sent messengers to the Confederate capital to negotiate a withdrawal of Japanese forces.

[Shrillland]

February 23, 1838
The Bronx, New York

Much to Ishikawa's surprise, the march through the Bronx met only sporadic fire, and it seemed that the capture of New York might be easier than expected. But that was before he reached the shores of the river Harlem and found an enormous contingent of Union forces on Manhattan. Immediately he ordered his artillery to launch an assault.

[Ruridova]

February 23, 1838
The Bronx, New York

Much to Ishikawa's surprise, the march through the Bronx met only sporadic fire, and it seemed that the capture of New York might be easier than expected. But that was before he reached the shores of the river Harlem and found an enormous contingent of Union forces on Manhattan. Immediately he ordered his artillery to launch an assault.

The Americaner artillery returned fire, aiming to destroy the British artillery.

[Ruridova]

Brooklyn

The Japanese still held Fort Brooklyn, because nobody had ever bothered to attack it, or ask for it back nicely. The leaders of the Japanese garrison sent messengers to the Confederate capital to negotiate a withdrawal of Japanese forces.

The Confederates allowed the messengers to pass through, in part because of the respect the Confederates had for Japanese culture.

[Shrillland]

February 25, 1838
The Bronx, New York

After two days of sporadic artillery fire in which 80 British soldiers lost their lives, Ishikawa made his first attempt at crossing the Harlem with Artillery cover.

Fort William(abandoned), Ontario

Keane's force of 36,500 had finally reached their destination, after a long cold march through the wilds of north and west Ontario. They would be given a week to recuperate from the journey, and then march south into Deseret.

[Ruridova]

February 25, 1838
The Bronx, New York

After two days of sporadic artillery fire in which 80 British soldiers lost their lives, Ishikawa made his first attempt at crossing the Harlem with Artillery cover.

The Americaners continued aiming their artillery at the British cannon, using snipers to pick off British soldiers and officers as they tried to cross, readying the Americaner main force to give the British hell if they landed.

[Shrillland]

The first boats crossed the river, but thanks to Americaner sniping only half of the troops made it across, and of those troops, none survived. After 700 men were lost to the Yankee bastion, Ishikawa recalled the remaining boats. He would now have to find some other way into New York.

[Luziyca]

The Irish continued sailing away from England towards Tristan da Cunha, with an intent to stop in either Lewes (Delaware) or Miami (Florida) to resupply for their final leg of the voyage to Tristan da Cunha. They are now deep within the Atlantic Ocean, far away from England and Europe.

In Ireland, the guerrilla war began in earnest. With the Falangists collapsing as a unified force (many fleeing to Tristan da Cunha), rebels were largely lone wolves despite many claiming to profess Falangism, often identifying Brits by having them say the Irish phrase, "Tá tú, agus mé deartháireacha, ag troid le haghaidh na saoirse na hÉireann!" (You and I are brothers, fighting for the liberation of Ireland!), those mispronouncing the Irish phrase being executed. Only children were exempt from that test. Many feel that it will be a swift victory for the Irish, but some feel that it might become a war that will be fought for centuries on end, even millennia.

[Shrillland]

February 26, 1838
The Bronx, New York

All but 5,000 of the British force now withdrew from the British fortifications as Ishikawa retreated into the Catskills. It was clear that he could not hope to cross the rivers onto the Islands without support, so he now sent a letter to Headquarters in Portland, asking for a small fleet of Frigates to assist in Naval Bombardment. He meanwhile, would go north along the Hudson until he reached West Point, cross the river there, and head back south into New Jersey. It would take about 2 days to get to West Point.

Ireland

Even in its early days the Irish guerrilla war was showing signs of becoming a drain on the British Army. No matter where they were on the Island, the British were facing numerous problems, such as kidnappings, supply interruptions, and even assaults on barracks. This would last for many years and cause many problems for Britain and her Empire.

[Shrillland]

February 28, 1838
West Point, New York

Today Ishikawa's force crossed the river Hudson just before dawn, hoping no Americaners would see this migration. They would now head back southwards into New Jersey and eliminate the Americaner defences protecting Manhattan and Staten Island from the west. It would take another 3 days, pending any difficulties.

London

All was made ready, for today was the day that Prince Albert would arrive in London, after a storm kept him from sailing earlier.

[Ruridova]

February 28, 1838
West Point, New York

Today Ishikawa's force crossed the river Hudson just before dawn, hoping no Americaners would see this migration. They would now head back southwards into New Jersey and eliminate the Americaner defences protecting Manhattan and Staten Island from the west. It would take another 3 days, pending any difficulties.

The Americaners failed to notice, and resumed their shelling of the Bronx after dawn.

London

All was made ready, for today was the day that Prince Albert would arrive in London, after a storm kept him from sailing earlier.

King Albert of Saxony landed in London, eager to see Victoria.

[Shrillland]

London

Queen Victoria was at the harbour awaiting her affianced, and embraced him long and lustily, giving him a kiss at the end. "Albert, It's been so long since we saw each other last," she said as they went into the carriage that would take them to Buckingham Palace, "But soon we'll finally be arried, just like my dear mother would've wanted. I was thinking of an April wedding to beat the bad luck that comes with May, what say you, dearest?"

[Ruridova]

London

Queen Victoria was at the harbour awaiting her affianced, and embraced him long and lustily, giving him a kiss at the end. "Albert, It's been so long since we saw each other last," she said as they went into the carriage that would take them to Buckingham Palace, "But soon we'll finally be arried, just like my dear mother would've wanted. I was thinking of an April wedding to beat the bad luck that comes with May, what say you, dearest?"

Albert smiled. "An auspicious date. I approve, my love."

[Shrillland]

March 2, 1838
London

Preparations for the royal wedding were now the main preoccupation in London, and for a time even the war in America was taking second place in most minds. Today Queen Victoria and Prince Albert sent invitations to their friends, family, and other world leaders, including the new President of Quebec, as a symbol of their new friendship. Perhaps the most personal was the letter from Victoria to her nephew in Japan:

My dear Alexander,

I think that I'm feeling how your dear grandmother felt when she married your grandfather. I hope the search for a suitor has been going well, and that Augusta's on your short list. I do hope to come to Japan to attend the wedding, and am sure that whomever you choose will be a perfect match. In the meantime, our wedding will be in mid-April, and I do hope that you can come to London and attend. It would mean so much to both Albert and myself.
With my sincerest love,

Your loving aunt,
Victoria