FRENCH GUNBOAT and DOMINION WAR NEWS for JUNE 2 (Fictional Campaign)

 FRENCH MOBILISATION

The recent defeat of the French Field Army in Louisiana came as a major shock to the French nation. In response to this setback, the president of France called for a national mobilisation of volunteers, to provide the required manpower to secure their rights in Louisiana. The response was impressive (calculated with Dice). Two new expeditionary armies were organised around the national guard and new volunteers.

A Change of Plan

The French plan of action was to now launch a second front, with a substantial force being directed towards Washington. The remainder would be sent to New Orleans, as reinforcements.It should also be noted, off the west coast of the United States, a not insignificant force had also recently arrived, drawing troops from French far-east possessions, although the French government has made it clear they do not have any claims outside Louisiana and the southern half of Mississippi.

A New 'Heavy' Gunboat for the French.

Perhaps inspired by this tin model of the 1890s.

MGB