Windward Islands.

From February to June 1779, this small island replaced the smoky North American continent and briefly became the focal point and center of the entire New World.

Together with their allies the Netherlands, the French amassed a force of 28 warships in the seas with the intention of launching a campaign against the English colonial fleet led by Sir Parker.

And that's exactly what Sir Parker was looking forward to.

With Britain's superhuman sea power, he soon amassed 22 ships and formed a formidable fleet to hold the Franco-Dutch forces at sea.

The two sides fought fiercely on the inner side of the island chain, and the victory and defeat were inseparable, and this continued until May.

At that time, no one imagined that in order to break the deadlock, Jazz's casual move would completely change the direction of the entire war.

Halloween Fleet is born!

The small, sneakily named flotilla brought together two tiny Brig and two obscure young officers, and because they didn't have the support of the Marines, a younger captain and his company were seconded.

Later, in order to replenish their combat strength, they hired a young merchant and his fifth-class ship, which formed this shabby formation with an average command age of less than 20 years, only three ships, 100 cannons, and 200 marines.

No one really expected anything from them, but this group of young commanders made everyone fall through the glasses with their amazing achievements.

On 10 May, the fleet ambushed the French Brig ship Lucky Horseshoe at the Gates of Hell off Leloland, winning and sinking one (mercenary prisoners are considered sunk according to the merit principle).

On 13 May, a fleet of four ships and 128 guns bombarded Lerobert, destroying the docks, blockading the bay and sinking 17 French merchant ships.

On 14 May, the fleet faced the mighty Atlantic Defense Fleet at Lerobel Bay, and won a great victory, sinking one Gallon of the fourth and fifth ranks, and two Brigg ships of the sixth class, making a total of four, and the defense fleet was spared only the fortress.

On 24 May, after 10 days of silence, the fleet again blockaded the bay of Le François, and the Fort Française fled without a fight, and the merchant ships that filled the harbor were scattered.

During Operation Fleet, the French Martinique Overseas Province coincidentally broke out at the same time as the largest slave revolt in history.

On 4 May, the uprising began at the Rabe Plantation on the Kahawei Peninsula, led by the plantation Black Slave Sander.

On 8 May, the thugs broke through the army fortress Ratrinithai on the island and greatly increased its strength.

In the following half a month, the army swept across half of the islands, broke through the garrison siege one after another, sacked three towns, and grew in size through the brutal massacre and annexation of plantations.

On 24 May, they also arrived at Le François, where they made an appointment with the Halloween fleet that was raging at sea to encircle the naval town.

Then came the tragedy of Le François, which shook the entire civilized world.

The mob ransacked the town, killing 300 French soldiers and more than 4,000 civilians in just half a day, and the number of people who managed to escape the hell was long thought to be less than 400.

Since then, the survivors have fled sporadically to nearby towns and then to Fort-de-France with the influx of refugees, bringing the tragedy of Le François to the desks of those in power in Fort-de-France.

According to sources, it was the British who organized and led the Kahawei riots.

According to the message, someone saw the British red military uniform in the ranks of the thugs.

According to the information, the Halloween fleet attacked Le François together with the mob, and the fleet ships also shelled the dock that night, causing a large number of casualties.

The French were outraged.

Even in the midst of a decisive battle at sea with Sir Parker, they drew a mighty fleet of 8 warships led by a 3rd class battleship from their precious fleet, and vowed to make the murderers pay for the lives of those who died in that tragedy!

And at this time, the Halloween fleet ......

On May 27, the Halloween fleet sailed into Grenada, the southernmost point of the Windward Islands, and anchored on the British colonial island for five days, partly to join the injured fleet that had entered the first step to recuperate, and partly to recuperate the tired spirits of the sailors and passengers.

However, this island is still within the radius of the Battle of the Windward Islands, and it is reasonable that it is not suitable for a long stay in the Halloween fleet, which hides countless secrets and has a complex state of personnel and ships.

On 2 June, the fleet departed, circumnavigated Barbados, towed the wounded ship along the South Caribbean route, and returned to Port Royal Kingston on the night of 15 June.

It wasn't until the fleet actually lowered its anchor chain in the heavily defended Royal Navy military harbor that Nelson and Lorraine, who had been worried all the way, were truly relieved.

The most revealing bastard battalion didn't even get off the boat, and was transferred to Savannah by Collingwood's Wasp that night to Savannah, where General Clinton was located.

The most susceptible to sinking ships are also important.

When it comes to the input and output of the Chamber of Commerce, Chuck was dragged out of bed by Lorraine overnight and opened his mouth by the dock for a full thirty minutes.

Andean, Jupiter, Golden Deer, Totem, Lucky Horseshoe......

Lorraine went to the mercenary war with a ship, and a month later returned to Port Royal with five large ships.

Chuck felt like his brain was a little overwhelmed......

"Yes...... President, did you rob it? ”

Lorraine thought about it for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

"You...... Robbed whom? ”

"The New World Fleet of the Kingdom of France belongs, it seems to be called the Atlantic Defense Fleet."

"You robbed the army! Oh my God, on such a large scale, aren't you afraid that what kind of fleet will treat us like thorns in the flesh? ”

"It's not very likely." Lorraine slowed down as much as he could, "Chuck understood, "First, the Admiral of the Defense Fleet was preparing to be a guest at Lieutenant Commander Nelson's private house, which of course was semi-forced; Second, the ships of that fleet are basically here, and there are two Briggs left, one of which went to Nuoathon, and the other because it fled without a fight, and will probably be transferred out of the New World soon. ”

Lorraine paused: "And third, if nothing else, I will soon become a hero in France." You don't have to worry about your hard-earned French trade routes going down the drain, and even if Britain and France continue to be at war, Drake's name deserves the privilege of doing business. ”

Chuck blinked, "Can you tell me what you went through?" ”

"It's a long story, Chuck. You'll know it all sooner or later, but for now, you'll have to find a dock for these good ships to repair before they sink. By the way, the twenty-four pounds on the Andes must be returned to the Navy...... That damn non-civilian! ”

"Yes...... Dockyard...... Dockyard! ”

When he woke up, Chuck showed a bounce and running speed that amazed Lorraine, and soon disappeared into the night.

Lorraine thumped her waist wearily and looked up to see Nelson alone, beckoning at him at the right distance.

"It seems that I am more attractive than the sum of my charms to Sir Arend's youngest daughter and the Earl of Jevo, my esteemed governor." Lorraine greeted him with a smile.

Nelson smiled too, and at a rare glance with ease: "Your charm is indeed far greater than love and future, my esteemed friend." ”

"Friends? Partners? ”

"No, what you have brought me has already exceeded our agreement, and I am touched by your dedication." Nelson patted Lorraine's arm gratefully, "I don't have many friends, and the only ones who think it's worth entrusting their lives are you and Collingwood." ”

"This is the biggest thing I learned from this trip." Lorraine took a half step back and bowed her head reservedly, "Are the refugees settled?" ”

"Of course, each one is well settled. They are important witnesses, and when Sir wins, they can add to our victory. ”

"Your victory, my business, except for the glorious equivalence, our pursuit is very different."

"Sooner or later, the businessman's mind will become an obstacle for you." Nelson shrugged his shoulders and seemed rather helpless, "Well, I want to repay a businessman friend within the best I can, can you give me any good advice?" ”

"Suggestion? What can you do? ”

"Yes, a field that the Colonel can do."

"It's the Colonel's category...... Lorraine laughed heartily, "I'll take a look, 24 of the latest 18-pounder flintlock guns, which are used to fill the gap of heavy artillery confiscation, and two 32-pounder mortars and matching deep rails, I hope to get the cost price." They are not non-civilian products, although there are few on the market, but if the colonel is a colonel, he should be able to open up the net, right? ”