James Turner

e years 1783-1788. The Floridas began to be invaded by the United States. Little did the American forces know, there would be another force that resided in florida. That force being the Elven tribes of florida. Like all other forces in the world they used uniforms and muskets. In the first year of combat American soldiers began to be beaten back by the elves, the casualties ranging all the way up to 3,000, The war would be in the elves favor for the first 3 years until the Americans began to become relentless. Most squads and units of American soldiers would develop a “Take no prisoners” policy. Starting in 1786, American soldiers began to also develop new tactics such as Psychological warfare and guerilla warfare. Whereas the elves had a more traditional way of fighting battles, meaning firing lines the Americans would begin to use ambushes, camouflage, and fear to their advantage. Americans would cover themselves in mud, some getting rid of their blue coats completely so they could blend in better. The elves had these bright green uniforms, in some areas they could blend in but in others not so much. The Americans would fight like savages, earning them the nickname given by the elves “Demons.” The Americans, using these tactics, would kick off blitz through the swamps. By 1788 the US successfully claimed the swamplands of Florida, and burnt and cut down 62% of the swamps foliage. (James is an American soldier in the year 1787, close to the end of the war as he is deep inside te swamps wit is unit of men.)

I spread the mud across my face with one hand as my other hand grips my musket tightly, my knuckles turning white as I wait for the unit of Elves to march right into our trap.