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Jefgte

#15
June 30, 2016, 04:38:12 PM Last Edit: June 30, 2016, 04:45:02 PM by Jefgte
November 8th

These are exhausted columns arriving in Nouakchott.
The expedition made 42 dead and 25 wounded on 600 Legionnaires departure.
35 camels died.
Numerous cooperation agreements have been signed with the Berbers chiefs.
The cruisers Carmélia and Cérès bring their assistance and reassurances to the legionaries.
10 rest days are granted before departing to Dakar.
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#16
July 09, 2016, 04:26:32 PM
November 16th

French troops left Nouakchott. they are going to south.
Cruisers Camélia & Cérès follow them.

French officers thanks Spanish Autorities for the welcome & assistances.
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#17
July 22, 2016, 05:56:08 PM
November 29th 1904

Colonel Jacques de Foncet,  with his colonnes arrive to Dakar.
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#18
August 07, 2016, 04:05:47 PM
December 5th 1904

Troop transport Ville d'Alger with 500 soldiers & materials left Dakar.
She is eccorted by 2 x1250t aviso - AT1 & AT2
They are going south...
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#19
August 10, 2016, 04:49:56 PM
December 12th

The French ships arrive near the city of Ada.
Aviso AT1 enter the river Volta estuary.
French emissaries ask to be receive by the King of the Ewe tribute.
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#20
August 12, 2016, 05:08:13 PM Last Edit: August 12, 2016, 05:53:29 PM by Jefgte
The emissaries were received by the King.
They offer to the King a superb sword by way of France friendship and request to buy land to set up a trading post, an hospital and a garrison.
They also express request of France to explore the interior of the territory.
The king assembled his council and provided its response to the next.

The next day, the King of the Board expressed the answer.
"Great Lord allows the installation of a trading post on his land but refuses to install a garrison soldier.
However, his son being sick, if the French doctor treats his son, he will grant the exploration of interior territories"
...
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#21
August 25, 2016, 04:01:53 PM
December 14th

The French settled the Hopital and the King's son is treated with quinine.
His condition is improving slowly...
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#22
September 04, 2016, 04:05:26 PM Last Edit: September 25, 2016, 03:24:45 PM by Jefgte
December 22 1904

King's son's health improves.
The King authorizes the landing of French troops for the exploration of the territories of 'inward. He will provide guides.
He authorizes too a camp construction.

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Orders from French Admiralty

From Dunkerque
6eme division d' aviso torpilleurs - AT7-AT8
From Brest
2nd division d'aviso torpilleurs - AT11-AT12
Travel to Toulon.

Toulon
Crews of 10 eme & 24eme divisions de torpilleurs are recalled.

These 4 divisions w"ll be conditioning for colonial operations.
Collier Vilandry & Valencay are also affected to colonial operations
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#23
October 04, 2016, 04:22:13 PM Last Edit: October 04, 2016, 04:33:21 PM by Jefgte
December 26 1904

Capitaine Galland command the French expedition on the Volta river.
200 soldiers with 98 holders & guides left Ada.

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Order from French Admiralty

2eme & 3eme Division de Torpilleurs based in Brest move to Toulon next day
(T49-T50-T51-T52---T53-T54-T55-T56) all 350t
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#24
October 21, 2016, 04:33:16 PM Last Edit: October 21, 2016, 04:38:57 PM by Jefgte
December 29 1904

2eme & 3eme Division de Torpilleurs are affected to Toulon.
(T49-T50-T51-T52---T53-T54-T55-T56) all 350t

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The 4 divisions conditioning for colonial operations left Toulon

6eme division d'aviso torpilleurs - AT7-AT8
2nd division d'aviso torpilleurs - AT11-AT12
10 eme divisions de torpilleurs - T73-T74-T75-T76
24eme divisions de torpilleurs - T93-T94-T95-T96
Colliers Vilandry & Valencay

They are going south...
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#25
October 28, 2016, 05:01:57 PM Last Edit: October 28, 2016, 07:11:48 PM by Jefgte
January 4 1905

The 4 divisions & the 2 colliers are near Port Said, ready to cross through the Suez Canal.

"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Walter

#26
October 29, 2016, 08:35:10 AM
I'm kinda expecting the Black Knight of Port Said to stand at the entrance to the Suez Canal, shouting "None shall pass!" at the French...

... and then watch them sail by because he cannot reach the ships from the shore. ;D

Jefgte

#27
October 31, 2016, 04:37:17 PM
January 9 1905

The French colonial fleet arrive in Djibouti
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#28
November 02, 2016, 05:06:43 PM
January 10 1905

Order from French Admiralty

"5eme Division D'Aviso Torpilleurs AT13-AT14 are affected to Colonial Fleet
They left Djibouti with the Colonial Fleet."
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#29
November 07, 2016, 03:58:17 PM
January 12 1905

The Colonial Fleet left Djibouti

5eme division d'aviso torpilleurs - AT13-AT14
6eme division d'aviso torpilleurs - AT7-AT8
2nd division d'aviso torpilleurs - AT11-AT12
10 eme divisions de torpilleurs - T73-T74-T75-T76
24eme divisions de torpilleurs - T93-T94-T95-T96
Colliers Vilandry & Valencay
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf
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