Part 12: Napoleon Total War

Episode 12 of the Napoleon Total War series picks up after the decisive victory of the British fleet led by Admiral Jervis Walker against the Spanish in the Battle of Gibraltar Strait. However, the British suffered a significant loss with the death of Admiral William Cornwallis. With Jervis in drydock for repairs, the Spanish see an opportunity to strike back.

A small fleet of three Spanish vessels has blockaded one of the British trade routes, cutting off vital supplies. The repairs on Jervis's fleet need to be completed swiftly so that he can deal with this threat before it is reinforced. Ships are being constructed in London and dispatched to Gibraltar to serve under Jervis's command, reinforcing the British naval presence in the Mediterranean.

Meanwhile, General Townsend Walker maintains a trade route blockade south of Madrid, effectively cutting off supplies to the city. The time to attack and break the blockade is now being considered. However, the Spanish army has dispatched a small force to besiege Pamplona, Navarra, which is currently under British control. Inside the city, a brave but untrained armed citizenry consisting of four units holds the hope of defending against the Spanish until reinforcements arrive. General Ferdinand Erst Gabriel, accompanied by two cavalry units and three units of line infantry, has been dispatched to their location upon receiving a distress letter from the town. The question remains: Can they make it in time to relieve the besieged city?

On another front, General Ernest Augustus holds control of Paris with his massive army, tasked with suppressing any uprisings of French rebels in the region. Meanwhile, General Arthur Wellesley continues his successful offensive, capturing Brussels, Flanders, and Wallonia. Now, his sights are set on the city of Amsterdam. With the treasury strained under the pressures of war, it is crucial to establish new trade partners, claim more territories, and get Admiral Jervis back out to sea to disrupt enemy trade routes.

The British forces possess an enormous amount of manpower on Europe's mainland and powerful fleets on the high seas. Their objective is to secure victory, expand their territories, and secure valuable resources for the king. The stakes are high, and the outcome of this episode will shape the course of the Napoleon Total War series.

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