European Guardian Winter 1741
Jacobite insurgents crushed
The "Yes" Campaign tries to make a point
The armies of King George, who had stationed a moderate sized force in Scotland reacted firmly when the Jacobites sioaught a referendum on Scots Independence. After a short battle a quarter of the clansmen fell while the others disappeared into the Highland fastness. King George, who is commanding here personally knows he will have to pursue them ruthlessly for one more season at least.
Turkey Nibbles at Southern Ukraine and Kiev
Ottomans march nrth
Taking full advantage of Russia's preoccupation with swallowing up little Sweden far to the marched into Kiev and the Southern Ukraine meeting little resistance. It might have been stopped if the Czarina hadn't inadvertantly concentrated her southern garrison in Burkovina
Swnngs and roundabouts in Italy
Austrian Artillery in Modena
With her troops in Venetia quarantined by the presence of disease in the province, Maria Theresa was unable to reinforce her army in Milan and has conceded it to the French although the Austrian force in Milan slipped south to secure a new base in Modena With Venetia now free from plague, are the French in Milan facing an attack from two flanks?
