Austria too with its position in the Adriatic and its privileged relationship with Naples had designs upon the Mediterranean — perhaps even the Grand-Master Hompesch was pro-Austrian.
It was in this context that on 26 May Napoleon suggested to the Directory the conquest of Malta. The island, it appeared to him, was an important pawn in the projected Mediterranean strategy, whose final aim was to use Egypt as a stepping stone to reach and destroy British interest in India. On 9 June, the gigantic Egyptian invasion fleet numbering about 50, men , commanded by Admiral Brueys, in effect set siege on Malta. As a result of the passivity of the inhabitants and the few troops available to Grand-Master Hompesch knights, 3, men in the harbour and about 13, militia men from the countryside around , the siege was not to be more than more than a few cannonades.
On the morning of the 10th, French forces attacked simultaneously at four different spots. Desaix, after securing Marsaxlokk Bay, was to cross the Cottonera lines and if possible take on of the principal gates of Valetta by assault.
Vaubois, the future governor of the island during the two year siege, was to land with his men on the coast stretching between Sliema and Qawra Point, to move in land and take Mdina and the surrounding villages. Finally Reynier was to occupy the poorly-defended island of Gozo.
On 12th, the Hompech capitulated. In the six days which followed the surrender and the departure of Bonaparte for Egypt, a civil code was laid down for Malta. Slavery was abolished and all Turkish slaves were freed. All feudal rights and privileges were abolished. A new administration was created with a Government Commission, twelve municipalities were formed.
Alongside these twelve judges were nominated. Public finance administration was arranged. Public education was organised along principles laid down by Bonaparte himself, providing for primary and secondary education.
Acceptance of the French on Malta was by no means unanimous. Had a boat nearby with a small army and waited till they left port checked each turn. Another time I left a boat as bait for them to attack then moved in with another. I'll try the blockade landing thing though. I found a neat trick, once you have an army landed, you deselect any artillery that you have, know you will be able to attack the same tern. Per page: 15 30 Date Posted: 5 Jun, pm.
Posts: 6. Discussions Rules and Guidelines. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic harassment, fighting, or rude posts. Can't Invade Malta??? Ok, I am playing Great Britain, and one of my victory objectives is to take the island of Malta. So I build up a powerful fleet, and a sizable army and head for the Mediterranean. When I get to Malta I see it has six damaged ships in port, and an army of seven unknown units.
I select the landing option which changes the mouse arrow to a proper landing site indicator for my units, and I am then asked if I want to declare war. I select "declare war" but when the screen returns to the main map I am now unable to land my units. I can only assume that the Maltese naval units are somehow interdicting my invasion, but I was under the impression that if they were not strong enough to sortie out and fight the invasion navy, they couldn't prevent a landing.
Am I wrong? If so how can the British acheive this goal since the Knights typically stop patrolling the Mediterranean after suffering naval damage the poor island can't pay to repair and it's navy just ends up sitting in port the remainder of the game. Anyone else run across this problem? Any solutions? August 16, , PM 2.
Re: Can't Invade Malta??? Try reloading it to before you declared war and then ask for military access. It seems like a cheap move but, it might give you a solution.
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