Prussian Army - Generalstaff Dispatches 2001

In Service for Prussia

Some years ago after a long career at "Leadeaters" I got a few messages from Jean-Marie Barbier. He asked me to join the NWC and his French III Corps. I agreed and saw my first fights as Officer of the 6ème Hussards . A few month later my homecountry Prussia called me to change the sides and to serve our King. It was no easy decision because I like the French forces (still yet) but I was meaning that it may be better to fight for my home than for the Emperor. An other "real world" reason was that there are much more French than Allied officers.

So I left the French side with best wishes of JMB and took over command of the 1. Cavalry-Brigade of the Prussian I. Corps. Now I saw a row of wonderful victories and a few not so wonderful defeats. One of my most famous victories was on the field of Waterloo in which my British Light Dragoons capturing Napoleon in Turn 5. For this success I was rewarded with the Knights Cross and the title "Ritter von..." In Prussia we have not as much titles and medals like in France.

I crossed my sword with some French officers in the past years. Most of them are very honourable like Maréchal Jeff Bardon or Général Tomasz Nowacki (both are my most feared opponents) and some other. A few officers had not much knowledge of honour. Till now I won 26 of my 38 battles, 23 with a major victory. I think I cannot expect more and hope to serve to my country and to my king for the future as well as in the past.
A few years ago General Naujoks took over the position of the Chief-of-Staff of our army. Since this time I'm in command of our proud I Korps. Shortly after this date I saw myself in command of our Military Academy as well. I try to tell our young recruits what they have to expect on the battlefield from French officers and how to fight with honour for Prussia.

Respectfully
General der Kavallerie
Ritter von Reuter
I. Armeekorps
Armee des Niederrhein

November	Armeeschreiber (Prussian Army News) The Prussian Army this past month has witnessed a tremendous event. General de Kavallerie Stefan Ritter von Reuter has surpassed the 1000 point mark. He is the first officer to do so within the Prussian Army and we are all extremely proud of him. Herr General von Reuter was asked to say a few words in recounting his career, and here is what he had to say:
	In Service for Prussia Some years ago after a long career at "Leadeaters" I got a few messages from Jean-Marie Barbier. He asked me to join the NWC and his French III Corps. I agreed and saw my first fights as Officer of the 6ème Hussards . A few month later my homecountry Prussia called me to change the sides and to serve our King. It was no easy decision because I like the French forces (still yet) but I was meaning that it may be better to fight for my home than for the Emperor. An other "real world" reason was that there are much more French than Allied officers. So I left the French side with best wishes of JMB and took over command of the 1. Cavalry-Brigade of the Prussian I. Corps. Now I saw a row of wonderful victories and a few not so wonderful defeats. One of my most famous victories was on the field of Waterloo in which my British Light Dragoons capturing Napoleon in Turn 5. For this success I was rewarded with the Knights Cross and the title "Ritter von..." In Prussia we have not as much titles and medals like in France. I crossed my sword with some French officers in the past years. Most of them are very honourable like Maréchal Jeff Bardon or Général Tomasz Nowacki (both are my most feared opponents) and some other. A few officers had not much knowledge of honour. Till now I won 26 of my 38 battles, 23 with a major victory. I think I cannot expect more and hope to serve to my country and to my king for the future as well as in the past. A few years ago General Naujoks took over the position of the Chief-of-Staff of our army. Since this time I'm in command of our proud I Korps. Shortly after this date I saw myself in command of our Military Academy as well. I try to tell our young recruits what they have to expect on the battlefield from French officers and how to fight with honour for Prussia. Respectfully General der Kavallerie Ritter von Reuter I. Armeekorps Armee des Niederrhein
	We fervently hope that Herr General Ritter von Reuter will continue to lead our army to glorious victory and to renewed growth. In other Army news, Prussian officers continue to rack up victories for our Austrian Allies at Eckmuhl. Leading the way is Oberst Bram Stein with seven major victories. Our little army is continuing its slow and patient growth. We continue to graduate our cadets and look forward to their future victories. Beförderungen (Promotions) "It was with great honour and privilege, in the name of the Honourable Feldmarschall Michael W. Gjerde , himself a servant of our revered King, Friedrich Wilhelm III , sovereign of Prussia and protector of Germany , that the Prussian Army offered promotions to the following officers for gallantry in the face of the enemy and for furthering the glory of Prussia. God save the King and Fatherland ." Steven Kral , 1. Kavallerie-Brigade is now Oberstleutnant Mike Williams , 2. Kavallerie-Brigade is now Oberstleutnant Christopher Schulte , 2. Kurm. Landwehr-Kavallerie is now Premierleutnant Verleihung von Auszeichnungen (Presentation of Orders and Medals) The Prussian Army has presented the following awards: Orden das Schwarzen Adler With so many glorious victories (26 with 23 majors) and so much contribution to the Fatherland and the Army (over 1000 points, Commander of I Korps, Commandant of the Military School) and having achieved some of our highest awards ( Pour le Mérite , Iron Cross 2nd Class , Max Joseph Order ), General de Kavallerie Stefan Ritter von Reuter is an obvious candidate to the exclusive Order of the Black Eagle . Herr von Reuter joins such auspicious company as Herr General von Naujoks and Herr General Peters. Prussia is very proud of this gallant officer and shows its appreciation by bestowing upon him the most distinguished order. Sachsen-Ernestinischer Haus-Orden (Ernestine House Order) The medals of Prussia's allies in the Wars of Liberation are used to denote battlefield achievement in theatres where the officer does not command Prussian troops (Russia, Austria, Spain etc.) To this end, the following officers are hereby awarded the Ernestine House Order of the Saxon Duchies for completing victories while at the head of foreign troops: Generalmajor Stein (four victories in Austria) Sankt Heinrichs-Militär-Orden (Military Order of St. Henry) In a similar vein to the Ernestine House Order , this military order of Saxony is presented to an officer on attaining his seventh victory while commanding foreign troops. The Prussia Army is proud to announce that its rising star, Generalmajor Stein is to receive this award for achieving his seventh victory in Austria. Gemusterte Rekruten (New Recruits) The following men have met the call of their King to free Germany from French tyranny, in memory of their late, Beloved Queen, Louisa, a declared and obstinate enemy of Napoleon. Brett Schule , 01.09.01, assigned to 2. Westphaelische Landwehr Battalion Karl Bocke , 01.09.01, assigned to Artillery 3. Brigade The following are in training and will soon join our glorious army and contribute to its many victories: 1st Compagnie: Kadet Bob Kraus Kadet David Panell Für Korps und Vaterland! Gott Schütze Armee und Vaterland! Vorwärts meine Kinder! Feldmarschall Michael Wolf Gjerde Kommandeur Preussens Gloria Das Heer des Niederen Rhein Generalmajor Rob Hamper AdC to Feldmarschall Gjerde
August	Armeeschreiber (Prussian Army News) The Prussian Army has continued in its reorganisation and all reports indicate that this is going smoothly. The Army has "shortened its line" to a single Korps to consolidate empty spaces in the brigades. The Army has also opened its own mess where the Prussian officers can discuss matters. The mess has a piquet and only the password of the day will get you in!! The Prussian Army medals are undergoing a re-organisation as well. Some will be added, others retired all in an effort to cover all our many activities and participations while maintaining as much historical reflection as possible. General Naujoks (PlM) has taken a leave of abscence to take care of things on the home front. We miss his prescence here already and hope that when all is well, he will be returning to us. The new Eckmuhl game is out and the Prussian Army has its first officer to claim a victory with the Austrian Army. Congratulations Kapitan Bram Steijn!! We hope that more officers follow your lead and help to defend our ally, Austria. Befoerderungen (Promotions) "It was with great honour and privilege, in the name of the Honourable Feldmarschall Michael W. Gjerde , himself a servant of our revered King, Friedrich Wilhelm III , sovereign of Prussia and protector of Germany , that the Prussian Army offered promotions to the following officers for gallantry in the face of the enemy and for furthering the glory of Prussia. God save the King and Fatherland ." June 13th: SekLt. Thompson to Kapitan PremLt. Trommel to Kapitan Oberst Tombesi to Generalmajor Major Gavan to Oberstleutnant August 18th: SekLt. Dierk Walter to PremLt. Rittmeister Bram Steijn to Oberst Verleihung von Auszeichnungen (Presentation of Orders and Medals) The Prussian Army has presented the following awards: Orden das Schwarzen Adler Only the second such award to ever be made and the only one going to an existing officer of the Prussian Army, this is one of our highest awards. It is given to those officers who have gained special notoriety within their Korps or Army. An officer who has shown selfless dedication to the Prussian Army and its officers, who has achieved remarkable success on the battlefield and who has contributed to the NWC. Only one such award can be made per month and the number of current officers who hold a place within the Order is limited. It was normally only given to those of royal blood. The recipient this time around is Herr General Andreas Naujoks who I am sure everyone can agree is most deserving of his place within the Order. Henceforth, Herr General can and shall be addressed as "von" Naujoks in recognition of his royal connections. Congratulations and well deserved, Herr General von Naujoks! Pour le Mérite A very special award, a rare occasion indeed, for Podpolkovnik Ruben Lopez of the Russian Army who, by accumulating a minimum of 10 victories and by playing a club sanctioned game in each of the scenarios of Napoleon in Russia , has been awarded the coveted Pour le Mérite . Other than Prussian officers, this award is only permitted to Russian Army players in keeping with the historical awarding of the medal. Herr Lopez is only the third recipient after General Naujoks and General Reuter.Congratulations Herr Lopez! Eiserne Kreuz II Klasse Generalmajor Simone Tombesi has been awarded the Iron Cross , 2nd Class , for leading Prussian (as opposed to Allied) troops to victory over France, the mortal enemy of Prussia. Congratulations Herr Generalmajor! Wir Friedrich Wilhelm, von Gottes Gnaden, König von Preußen (tot. tit.) From this day forth, hereby present to those Gallant units of His glorious Army that have seen action against the hated enemy of the Fatherland, the Eisernes Kreuz zur Fahnenspitze , that they might show their determintation to rid the Fatherland of the French scourge and lift forever the yoke of Bonaparte. Gegeben Breslau, Juni 1814. The fahnenspitze will be awarded to those officers who lead their units into battle against the French in a completed sanctioned club game. It will be awarded without respect to victory or defeat, but in recognition of your veteran status. This presentation will replace the Military Merit Medal which will now be used to reward other outstanding military feats. All officers currently holding the Military Merit Medal are asked to turn it in and be presented with the fahnenspitze for their unit. Gemusterte Rekruten (New Recruits) The following men have met the call of their King to free Germany from French tyranny, in memory of their late, Beloved Queen, Louisa, a declared and obstinate enemy of Napoleon. Kadet Karl Bocke Kadet Brett Schulte Karl has since graduated as Sekondleutnant from under the excellent tutelage of General Stefan Reuter Für Korps und Vaterland! Gott Schütze Armee und Vaterland! Vorwärts meine Kinder! Feldmarschall Michael Wolf Gjerde Kommandeur Preussens Gloria Das Heer des Niederen Rhein Generalmajor Rob Hamper AdC to Feldmarschall Gjerde
Juni	"A true German can't stand the French Yet willingly he drinks their wines." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), Faust
	Armeeschreiber (Prussian Army News) Befoerderungen (Promotions) Oberst Hamper to Generalmajor, further promoted to Genralleutnant but elected to serve longer as GM Major Tombesi to Oberst Kapitan Gavan to Major Premierleutnant Kral to Kapitan Sekondleutnant Trommel to Premierleutnant Sekondleutnant Williams to Premierleutnant, then to Kapitan Sekondleutnant Ian Hames to Premierleutnant Graduations from Preussiche Kriegsakademie: Sekondleutnant Dierk Walter Sekondleutnant Ian Thompson Sekondleutnant Neil Moulden Sekondleutnant Duc Nuguyen All of these officers were trained with Prussian thoroughness by General Ritter von Reuter. Veterans Returning to Active Service: Generalmajor Mauro Crestini Oberst Scott Cameron Reorganization: The Prussian Army has been reorganized into a single Korps, in the interest of supreme Teutonic efficiency. This I Korps is ably led by General Ritter von Reuter. *Vorwärts für König und Vaterland!* Feldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher Fürst von Wahlstadt Kommandant den Königliche Preussichen Armee (Michael Wolf Gjerde)