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*{{flagicon|Pelaxia}} King [[Jerónimo III]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Pelaxia}} Condestable [[Rodrigo de Montalvo]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Pelaxia}} [[Andrés Navarro]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Pelaxia}} [[Manuel "El Tigre" Ortega Cortez]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Pelaxia}} [[Lorenzo De la Cruz]] | |||
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*{{flagicon|Caphiria}} [[Decimus Aelius Maximus]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Caphiria}} [[Gaius Valerius Octavianus]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Caphiria}} [[Titus Flavius Severus]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Caphiria}} [[Publius Cornelius Lucullus]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Caphiria}} [[Sextus Claudius Pulcher]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Caphiria}} [[Aulus Fabius Quintilianus]] | |||
*{{flagicon|Caphiria}} [[Decius Julius Proculus]] | |||
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*[[Las Huestes Reales]] | |||
*[[The King's Halberd Legion]] | |||
*[[Hueste de Albalitor]] | |||
*[[Huestes Corsarias de Infanteros]] | |||
*[[Hueste de Albalitor]] | |||
*[[Montian Halberd Legion]] | |||
*[[Armada of the Kindred]] | |||
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*c. 10,000 Pelaxians killed | |||
*202 Pelaxian ships sunk or captured | |||
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*c.12,000 Caphirians dead, in addition to further losses among their Cartadanian, Volonian and Acirian troops | |||
*4,000 dead in the siege of Culebén | |||
*10 warships and 20,000 sailors | |||
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The military conflict known as the Second Termian Wars (1620-1627) was a pivotal episode in the Wars of Independence between the Kingdom of [[Pelaxia]] and [[Caphiria]]. At its core, the war was ignited by Caphiria's aggressive endeavor to regain control over the Province of Pelaxia, which had recently rejected its vassalage. Moreover, the control of the Kindred Sea, a vital maritime route, was a central stake in this high-stakes geopolitical struggle. The contested territory of Termia, characterized by its treacherous marshes and meandering rivers, held profound strategic significance as it controlled access to both the Kindred Sea and the vital Province of Cartadania.The war unfolded as a gritty and protracted struggle, with limited use of firearms and a reliance on traditional tactics and disciplined formations. | The military conflict known as the Second Termian Wars (1620-1627) was a pivotal episode in the Wars of Independence between the Kingdom of [[Pelaxia]] and [[Caphiria]]. At its core, the war was ignited by Caphiria's aggressive endeavor to regain control over the Province of Pelaxia, which had recently rejected its vassalage. Moreover, the control of the Kindred Sea, a vital maritime route, was a central stake in this high-stakes geopolitical struggle. The contested territory of Termia, characterized by its treacherous marshes and meandering rivers, held profound strategic significance as it controlled access to both the Kindred Sea and the vital Province of Cartadania.The war unfolded as a gritty and protracted struggle, with limited use of firearms and a reliance on traditional tactics and disciplined formations. | ||
[[File:Captura de pantalla 2023-08-20 094233.png|thumb|Expulsion of the Caphirian heretics]] | |||
[[File:Undressing.jpg|thumb|Dishonoring undressing of a heretic Caphirian Church Bishop]] | |||
At the heart of the conflict was the newly formed professional army of Pelaxia, known as the "[[Las Huestes Reales]]". This force showcased its prowess in disciplined warfare, particularly with their utilization of heavy pikemen and the maneuvering expertise of "Rodeleros" ("Sword and Buckler Men") in the challenging swamp terrain. These tactics proved essential for navigating the challenging environment, where quicksand, dense foliage, and treacherous waterways demanded a unique approach. The clashes were marked by the grinding nature of swamp warfare, characterized by mud-soaked battles and grueling marches. The conflict gained a reputation for its gruesome nature, where soldiers contended not only with the enemy but also with the inhospitable environment. Firearm usage was limited, intensifying the reliance on close-quarter combat and skillful coordination of both big military formations and also more attritional tactits and lighter units. | At the heart of the conflict was the newly formed professional army of Pelaxia, known as the "[[Las Huestes Reales]]". This force showcased its prowess in disciplined warfare, particularly with their utilization of heavy pikemen and the maneuvering expertise of "Rodeleros" ("Sword and Buckler Men") in the challenging swamp terrain. These tactics proved essential for navigating the challenging environment, where quicksand, dense foliage, and treacherous waterways demanded a unique approach. The clashes were marked by the grinding nature of swamp warfare, characterized by mud-soaked battles and grueling marches. The conflict gained a reputation for its gruesome nature, where soldiers contended not only with the enemy but also with the inhospitable environment. Firearm usage was limited, intensifying the reliance on close-quarter combat and skillful coordination of both big military formations and also more attritional tactits and lighter units. | ||