http://www.floc.net/dpjudge/gamemaps/oclub.gif?map=0.852115The erstwhile "Butcher of Warsaw", also known as Archduke Sikboy, discovers once again that the fates of diplomacy is a fickle thing. One turn after his audacious capture of Warsaw, the Archduke finds his army in Budapest surrounded, and almost certainly doomed. Can the Archduke manage to pull another rabbit out of his hat? Stay tuned.
His potential tormentors, Turkey and Russia, can't be too happy with recent developments, either. They are both on the defensive now, struggling to find a way to turn the tide of the war of diplomacy to their favor.
The Sultan has lost the important Ionian Sea to the French, but the French navy will find it tough sailing if it fancies making any progress into Turkish home waters.
Tsar fd-ski has pulled off a skillful strategic withdrawal from northern Russia and Bohemia, but was also forcibly thrown out of Silesia by the Kaiser. All-in-all, Russia's fortunes have taken a considerable turn for the worst. Not time to panic, however.
In what could be considered a reckless move, the Italian King has attempted a stab of his Turkish ally by attacking Rome. Has Italy joined forces with the French and Germans?
Barring another stab, we could soon be looking at stalemate across the entire board. The next year could be decisive.
Respectfully submitted,
Master banana
