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Hughes was expecting a renewed fervor to Indigenous attacks in the summer of 1796, so the War Committee for that year planned an an aggressive series of patrols, forays, and expeditions to ensure the outlying towns of Loughton and Bradford would be protected. On the recommendation of LCol Thompson, the Crown-Governor also dispatched two of the three militia companies in Kurst, one protecting the road construction crews working to the South, and the last to conduct the joint tasks of defending Chester-on-Moore while conducting patrols inland to ensure the security of Innborough and Greywater. | Hughes was expecting a renewed fervor to Indigenous attacks in the summer of 1796, so the War Committee for that year planned an an aggressive series of patrols, forays, and expeditions to ensure the outlying towns of Loughton and Bradford would be protected. On the recommendation of LCol Thompson, the Crown-Governor also dispatched two of the three militia companies in Kurst, one protecting the road construction crews working to the South, and the last to conduct the joint tasks of defending Chester-on-Moore while conducting patrols inland to ensure the security of Innborough and Greywater. | ||
The Carnish Crown also had sent a response, with a flotilla from the Carnish navy, comprised of six frigates and two men-of-war, in addition to provisions to further equip and arm the militia in Arcerion. The flotilla also carried a regiment of Carnish regulars, which immediately set to work improving Fort Ellis, in Kurst, and creating an artillery revettment in Bradford to improve its defensibility. The Crown also gave Crown-Governor John Hughes clear instruction - that he was to take any means necessary to ensure the defense of the colony was successful and the Crown's possessions and lands were not threatened by the A'awska. | The Carnish Crown also had sent a response, with a flotilla from the Carnish navy, comprised of six frigates and two men-of-war, in addition to provisions to further equip and arm the militia in Arcerion. The flotilla also carried a regiment of Carnish regulars, which immediately set to work improving Fort Ellis, in Kurst, and creating an artillery revettment in Bradford to improve its defensibility. The Crown also gave Crown-Governor John Hughes clear instruction - that he was to take any means necessary to ensure the defense of the colony was successful and the Crown's possessions and lands were not threatened by the A'awska. | ||
Hughes convened his War Committee in the fall of 1796, to begin plans for the 1797 campaign season. Lieutenant-Colonel Thompson now had a regular counterpart, Brigadier Sir Julian Harris, who commanded the Carnish Regular Contingent of Crona (CRCC). During the fall committee meeting, the trio agreed on a course of action for the war's progression. Owing to their innate knowledge of the land, its people, and the enemy, Thompson's irregular militia forces would conduct the offensive action required to keep the A'awskans at bay, while Harris' regular troops and contingent of Royal Carnish Engineers improved fortifications and the road network in Colonial Arcerion. Thompson also requested the additional levy of two more companies of militia, to bring the total number of volunteer soldiers under his command to five companies in Kurst. However Hughes only had the weapons for a fourth company in Kurst, as Chester-on-Moore required supplies in an attempt to raise a second company, which as of yet was still undergoing training and drill. From the Colonial Ledger, or the official accounting of men, equipment, finances, and raw goods in the colony, the garrisons for the winter of 1796-1797 were as follows: | Hughes convened his War Committee in the fall of 1796, to begin plans for the 1797 campaign season. Lieutenant-Colonel Thompson now had a regular counterpart, Brigadier Sir Julian Harris, who commanded the Carnish Regular Contingent of Crona (CRCC). During the fall committee meeting, the trio agreed on a course of action for the war's progression. Owing to their innate knowledge of the land, its people, and the enemy, Thompson's irregular militia forces would conduct the offensive action required to keep the A'awskans at bay, while Harris' regular troops and contingent of Royal Carnish Engineers improved fortifications and the road network in Colonial Arcerion. Thompson also requested the additional levy of two more companies of militia, to bring the total number of volunteer soldiers under his command to five companies in Kurst. However Hughes only had the weapons for a fourth company in Kurst, as Chester-on-Moore required supplies in an attempt to raise a second company, which as of yet was still undergoing training and drill. From the Colonial Ledger, or the official accounting of men, equipment, finances, and raw goods in the colony, the garrisons for the winter of 1796-1797 were as follows: | ||
<blockquote>''Report on Garrison Forces'' | |||
<blockquote>''Report on Garrison Forces'' | |||
* ''Kurst (Fort Ellis) - Eight Hundred Regulars,'' ''Eight Hundred Militia'' | * ''Kurst (Fort Ellis) - Eight Hundred Regulars,'' ''Eight Hundred Militia'' | ||
* ''Fort Powell - Two Hundred Irregulars'' | * ''Fort Powell - Two Hundred Irregulars'' | ||
* ''Chester-on-Moore - Three-Hundred and Fifty Irregulars'' </blockquote> | * ''Chester-on-Moore - Three-Hundred and Fifty Irregulars'' </blockquote>Aside from a few minor skirmishes during routine patrols, there were no significant combat actions in 1796, as both sides prepared for the following year. | ||
=== 1797 - Sustained Inland Raiding and Northern Expeditions === | |||
colony is much bigger, major northern expedition to reinforce Kinnaird | colony is much bigger, major northern expedition to reinforce Kinnaird | ||
Innborough attacked, repelled | Innborough attacked, repelled | ||
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only major engagement of 1801 is a defense of port hughes from a tribe separate from awaska, coming from Paulastra territory so it is brushed off as a one-off | only major engagement of 1801 is a defense of port hughes from a tribe separate from awaska, coming from Paulastra territory so it is brushed off as a one-off | ||
=== Causes === | === Causes === | ||
=== Forces === | === Forces === | ||