War

I went into war with Spain. Due to the death of Charles VI, the whole continent of Europe was put into war and it led into the War of the Austrian Succession. Robert Walpole finally retired, and my original choice, Earl of Wilmington, took his place. Although he died fairly quickly and got taken over my Henry Pelham. The pro-war faction was led by Lord Carteret and he said that if Maria Theresa failed to succeed to the Austrian Throne, French power in Europe will increase. I agreed to send more troops to Europe, not really supporting Maria Theresa, but to prevent enemy troops in marching into Hanover. Our army have not fought in over twenty years but I still had high hopes and nonetheless sent my troops to Europe. I have to say myself, that I’m quite a rowdy person. I personally accompanied the army, leading them into the Battle of Dettingen. And I, happy to say so myself, had wonderful visions of being the last British monarch of leading troops onto the battlefield:

My armies were controlled by my military inspired son, The Duke of Cumberland. Of course, this war disturbed the public. My French opponents supported rebellion by the Jacobites and when James II, who is a Catholic, died and his Protestant daughter took over, the Jacobites were doomed for disaster. That gave us, a much more advanced lead in the war. 

Update:

1748: Peace is finally made and Maria Theresa is recognized as Archduchess of Austria. However, she dropped Great Britain as an ally, finding it is too unreliable. It is her loss.