Siege of Louisville

The Siege of Louisville was a battle between the pro-Federal Army of the Mississippi and the Triple Alianza forces of Carolina and Florida. It was primarily fought from the 11th - 15th December, however sporadic fighting began around the 10th and ended on the 25th.Louisville had been labelled a "Fortress" by Federal General MacArthur, one of three including Pittsburg and New Orleans - Louisville was the only fortress not to fall to pro-Aliazna forces.

Background
Following the generally successful Floridian and Carolinan campaigns against the Federals across Appalachia, General Aaron Seawall sought a large breakthrough offensive to counter the Mississippian's advance into federal land which had been uncontested.

A breakthrough push was originally focused on Evansville, however the bridge was destroyed in a Texan bombing campaign across the Mississippi. Needing the bridge for t

heir tank and infantry convoys, they focused on the capital of Louisville instead.

On the 10th, his army rolled into Lexington, Kentucky; met with little resistance, the town quickly capitulated. Many of it's pro-rebellion citizens took up weapons, some even using old muskets, and marched with the Alianza forces. Carolinan forces quickly encircled the city, with their infantry and small boats crossing bridges just north of the city. With Floridian forces preparing for a land assault, and Carolinan militias ready to cross the river - the battle began.

1st Floridian Assault
On the morning of the 11th, Aliazna forces began a bombardment of the central defensive line in the city. Although effective at destroying multiple pillboxes and anti-tank positions, a large majority of the Federal defensive line remained.

Believing the artillery assault successful, Floridian tank columns began streaming into the suburbs backed by Kentucky militia soldiers. The attackers were met by large roadblocks and minefields, slowing them down and forcing the Floridians to slowly sweep through the destroyed and trapped streets.

Meanwhile, mountaineers began a push to a small ammunition depot atop a neighbouring hill. Fierce hand-to-hand combat ensued, following a short ambush from Federal soldiers hiding in collapsed buildings.

Both fronts quickly fell to a standstill, with General Seawall expecting the Carolinan Assault on the 13th.