Napoleonic Wargame Club (NWC)

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Generalfeldmarschall Scott Kronprinz "Vorwärts" Ludwig von Preußen
Kommandeur des Königlich-Preußischen Armee-Korps
Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Allied Coalition
Allied Coalition Webmaster & Club Website Support

Congratulations General-Mayor Tartyshev.

Let me honour you with a dram of the finest Whisky.

Slàinte Mhath

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Général Gregor Morgan
Duc de Montebello et Comte de Gironde
Chef d'État-Major de la Grande Armée
Commandant du 1er Corps d'Armée

Congratulations, the quartermaster of the 6th Jagers will serve an extra portion of vodka for your award at the next bivouac!

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Shtabs-Kapitan
6th Jager Regiment
3rd Brigade
12th Infantry Division
7. Corps
2nd. Western Armee

Headquarters, Kiev Grenadier Regiment
April 7, 18XX

To: Coalition Army HQ
Dear Generalfeldmarschall Scott Kronprinz "Vorwärts" Ludwig von Preußen,

Allow me to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of my Regiment for the gracious acknowledgment of our recent achievements by His Imperial Majesty Alexander I and the Imperial Russian Army.

I must also acknowledge the noble conduct displayed by General Morgan in his gesture of offering a dram of the finest whisky in recognition of our efforts. Such acts strengthen mutual respect on the battlefield. In exchange, I would propose issuing an order across coalition arms to take special care when treating POWs from the 1er Corps d'Armée.

Furthermore, the additional provision of spirits by the 6th Jager Regiment, led by Shtabs-Kapitan Uwe Arndt, is deeply appreciated. The ritual of vodka rations consumption not only honours our achievements but also serves as a morale-boosting measure to reduce the effects of combat fatigue.

Upon being discovered by my men, the fusion of these two spirits resulted in an unmatched Russo-Scottish blend, combining the tenacity of lowland peasants with the bravery of the highlanders.
This unexpectedly led to a unforeseen outcome that drove the grenadiers into a berserk mode:



Indeed, as I observe the faces of my grenadiers, I can see the positive impact
Please convey our heartfelt thanks to His Imperial Majesty and assure him of our unwavering dedication to the service of the Empire.

With utmost respect and gratitude,

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General-Leytenant Alexey Tartyshev
Leib-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment (Grenadier Drum)
1st Brigade
Guard Infantry Division
5th Guard Corps


(I don't play with with ZOC kills and Rout limiting ON)

Well said General-Mayor Tartyshev,

I see that honour and respect are alive and well in the Imperial Russian Army.

I applaud your sentiments entirely.

We, in La Grande Armée are very much aware of how difficult it is to take Russians prisoner. However, in like manner I will guarantee that should any member of the Kiev Grenadier Regiment fall into the hands of the 1èr Corps, they will be treated with all due respect; wounds attended to, hunger sated, thirst quenched and at some future date, exchanged for a similarly ranked French prisoner. The latter of course only should they wish to leave our company.

General-Mayor, I salute you.

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Général Gregor Morgan
Duc de Montebello et Comte de Gironde
Chef d'État-Major de la Grande Armée
Commandant du 1er Corps d'Armée

A very worthy award indeed Sir. Excellent to see the merits of this fine officer recognised and rewarded.

It is also enough to bring a smile to this crusty old cavalry officers face to seem the camaraderie between foes this award. We in the 23rd are always courtous to prisioners, although ging so far as sharing the rum ration is a thought provoking issue.

So, if we're mixing our drinks I'll propose this sailors toast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_SSaFTr38o

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Field Marshal Sir Michael Davies, 1st Duke of Glamorgan K.T.
23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons
3rd British Cavalry Brigade
Cavalry Corps

Dum vivimus vivamus

St. Petersburg, Russia

May 3rd, 1812

General-Mayor Alexey Tartyshev,

I write to extend my sincerest congratulations upon receiving the esteemed Grenadier Drum in recognition of your valiant service to the Tsar and Mother Russia!

News of your battlefield triumphs and unwavering leadership has reached even here in the capital, stirring the hearts of all who cherish our nation's honor. Your courage in the face of adversity serves as an inspiration to every man in uniform.

The bestowing of this prestigious award by a lower-ranking officer speaks volumes of the respect and admiration you command amongst your troops. It is a testament to the bond forged in the crucible of war, where true leadership shines brightest.

May your unwavering resolve and strategic brilliance continue to guide our forces to victory over the Napoleonic menace. With unwavering faith in your abilities, I eagerly await news of your next glorious triumph.

With utmost respect and admiration,

Praporschik Lazov, Don
Siberia Grenadier Regiment
3rd Brigade
2nd Grenadier Division
8th Infantry Corps
Russian Army

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Poruchik Don Lazov
Siberian Grenadier Regiment
3rd Brigade, 2nd Grenadier Division, 8th Infantry Corps,
Imperial Russian Army