Éric Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Having been forced to leave their century-old Louisiana, the squadrons of Nouvelle-France sailed to reinforce the French colonial forces in the Isles du Vent. The front of the Franco-Dutch war in the Cumana region had came to a standstill for a week, but a massive offensive of the French cooks broke the Dutch defenses yesterday. Carrying 10 000 tons of fine cheese, 3 000 bottles of 5 years-old wine and other delicate ingredients directly imported from the mainland, four French fleets were unleashed onto the Dutch-occupied coast. At La Banquilla, the French brigs were hauling comté for a fondue jurassienne. Having been engaged by heavier Dutch vessels near the port, the frogs had to sail away and regroup again before forcing the Dutch blocus. The precious cargo had been damaged by the first skirmishes however, and the French decided to send sailors in the holds to save what could be, preferring securing a triumphant liberation at the cost of the management of their vessels. When the frogs noticed heavy casualties, signal was given to retreat for a consolation meal at Pampatar. At Río Chico, the cooks brought camembert, pont l'évèque and livarot for a fondue normande. Although the Dutch weren't blockading the access in the open sea, they were enough to join the battle, and the frogs had to face a strong defense. During the fight, the camembert-hauling squadron became isolated, and signal flags were messed up. Some rumors say the calvados barrels had been pierced during the travel. At Puerto de España, the French frigate fleet was carrying comté, beaufort and emmental for a fondue savoyarde. Initially outnumbered, the Dutch defense was reinforced before all the towers were down. The prizes of the previous battles had given the information to the Dutch Admiralty that the mighty French recipes were a dangerous threat to the Dutch propanganda. The Dutch fleet was thus ordered to bring gouda and beer for a gouda-and-beer fondue, so as to assure the local populations that the Dutch occupation still wasn't as bad as the smell of the French ships suggested. After having started the cooking and taken down the towers in good formation, the frogs exchanged some long range broadsides with their mainland neighbours. As the odds had became balanced the attackers charged with the wind and although the Dutch reaction was fine, they lost some vessels and their fleet became scattered. The chase order was given by the French admirals as the smell in the battlefield had attracted inhabitants in the port of Puerto de España. The Dutch however didn't want to lose their precious meals, and continued to run until the French dishes started to stick to their pots. The dinner was messed up and the port couldn't be taken. At Scarborough, the French forces brought emmental, comté and munster for a fondue alsacienne. Having been taken by surprise by the successive French assaults, the Dutch weren't able to haul the necessary ingredients for a fine recipe and decided to give up the defense. Scarborough inhabitants were granted a sumptuous dinner of fondue alsacienne served with a Pinot gris. The Dutch then attempted to attack Pampatar, but their fleet was caught en-route carrying some beemster, probably the last reserves of the Dutch Antilles. Celebrate ! The mighty French cooking won the day. GFs guys ! Edited February 8, 2016 by Éric 11
OlavDeng2 Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 You might have won the battle, but the war is far from over! 1
Jacob van Heemskerck Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I laughed, great summery of how the battle's where fought! I should join the eastern front!
Lyric Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Yes you should!!!!!!!!!!! Hah! A vety funny report of the events. A small victory by the French at Scarborough, but only one capture out of the four attacks! I would be interested to know the combined cost of the 4 flags and the loss of over 30 ships! A very indecisive victory indeed! 2
mouse of war Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Seems like the days when French cuisine ruled the world are gone!
Hawat Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Most of the french loss came from the attacks in the shallow ports. In the deep ports it seems the french had minimal loss.
cpt Terenor Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Yes you should!!!!!!!!!!! Hah! A vety funny report of the events. A small victory by the French at Scarborough, but only one capture out of the four attacks! I would be interested to know the combined cost of the 4 flags and the loss of over 30 ships! A very indecisive victory indeed! repeat this every days and you have a good chees
nakorbc Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Nice summery Eric. Fine Frence food will always prevail. Could we liberate via pastry next assult?
Francis Tabernac Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I've tried to remain a loyal son of France, but your talk of beer has stirred something within me. I wonder if anyone would notice were I to sail out and make some new Dutch friends..
nakorbc Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I've tried to remain a loyal son of France, but your talk of beer has stirred something within me. I wonder if anyone would notice were I to sail out and make some new Dutch friends.. You may call them friends, but why not just take their beer and go? I personally order you to submit to captians mast and stand at attention. While Im deciding what to do with your "friendly" attitude I will drink my fine wine and throw bratwurst at you. ???? Maybe I'll let you back into a cutter as a flag runner ????
Francis Tabernac Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Well, fair's fair, sir, I shall appear as ordered. Do I at least get to keep the beer and bratwurst?
strikerfer Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Great Work my French friends together we will beat the Dutchs Salutes from Spain
Lytse Pier Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 The French fleet is strong, no doubt, but can they handle the Dutch determination of defending what is theirs? Interesting times ahead for sure!
Éric Posted February 9, 2016 Author Posted February 9, 2016 Nice summery Eric. Fine Frence food will always prevail. Could we liberate via pastry next assult? Definitely an option. I've tried to remain a loyal son of France, but your talk of beer has stirred something within me. I wonder if anyone would notice were I to sail out and make some new Dutch friends.. Probably because of the talk of cheese. When we find you drunk in a Dutch tavern, it will be bread and water for 24 hours. No vanguard taking all the booty.
Drakedge Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 This video really demonstrates the need to get rid of the UAV.
Éric Posted February 11, 2016 Author Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Yesterday's Cano Aragabisi port battle, where when the fifth tower is down the Dutch fight outnumbered 18v24 and outBRed 1:2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSJsSsp8e0H2jZaoRsvpgA Cookies round in Guyana with a glass of rivesaltes. Thanks for the fight guys ! Edited February 11, 2016 by Éric 1
Flamigant Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 We defended with the numbers that we can spare in the east. We respect you as an adversary but we as a smaller nation cannot raise the amount of people that you have commited (Not yet).
cpt Terenor Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 the french nation have the most peapols only french have the possibility to attak 5 port with 25 peapol in the 5
Francis Tabernac Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 We defended with the numbers that we can spare in the east. We respect you as an adversary but we as a smaller nation cannot raise the amount of people that you have commited (Not yet). "Not yet" All in good time, as you muster the people for each front. Keep up to good fight, gentlemen! o7
Xoosch Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Just one of your factions has to turn their flags somewhat and you can be friends all over again. 1
Guybrush_Twopwood Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Just one of your factions has to turn their flags somewhat and you can be friends all over again. You jest, but you would be surprised how often we're wondering if we're aiming at an ally or at an ennemy because those flags are hard to distinguish at long range when you're in a stressfull battle and have to decide fast. The fleur de lys flag was a lot better in the opinion of a good amount of french people.
Lytse Pier Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 I tried to propose a different flag in Dutch channel and they made me write "Rood, Wit, Blauw" a thousand times in the chat and sent me to bed without my wooden shoes still on. 2
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