Preußische Armee Generalstaff Dispatches 2003
| Juli |
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The Prussian Army has been busy this spring. Our Army tournament continues with some fierce battles yet raging. We have formed a volunteer Grenadier Brigade to conduct MP games in the Club league. We continue to get some new recruits joining the army while veterans take a break to heal their wounds. The Queen Louise Volunteer Grenadiers were formed to participate in the NWC MP League. The following officers have given great honour to the Prussian Army for their bravery and commitment: Dennis Glavin, Ian Hames, Steve Kral, John O'Day, Stefan Reuter, Robert Scholtz, Steve Takacs, Simone Tombesi. Thank you gentlemen and good luck! The Prussian Army Tournament continues to rage. Feldmarschal Reuter is patiently waiting for the other participants to pummel themselves into oblivion on the virtual battlefield.
Beförderungen J. O'Day - SekLt to PremierLt.
Verleihung von Auszeichnungen It gives me great pleasure, after reviewing many battle records, to present some awards to our fine officers who have led their units to consistent victory on the battlefield.
Pour le Mérite First, I'd like to present Bram Steijn with the coveted Orden Pour le Merite. This award is a rare mark of consistent martial excellence and is currently only being worn by three members of the whole NWC. Herr Steijn has achieved this prize by scoring a glorious 10 victories (he actually has 11) and more amazingly, he has achieved 19 Victory Points out of a possible 20 which garners him the additional award of the oak leaves . Congratulations Herr Steijn!!
Eiserne Kreuz I. Klasse Next is an overdue award for GM Iain Thompson for his leadership of victorious Prussian units in various PtW or BGW scenarios. Herr Thompson has fullfilled the requirement of a Third Victory in a Prussian Scenario (Including One Major) and Possession 6 VP's (he has 12!) and therefore qualifies for the coveted Prussian award of the Eiserne Kreuz I Klasse or Iron Cross 1st Class . The important requirement was the leadership of Prussian units and Herr Thompson has led them to victories at Ligny several times. Congratulations Herr Thompson.
Eiserne Kreuz II. Klasse Herr Karl Bocke will be receiving the Eiserne Kreuz II Klasse for achieving victory at Ligny leading the Prussian Korps there. Karl also has multiple VP's which ultimately qualifies him for the EKII . Congratulations Herr Bocke.
Waterloo von 1815 Medaille Finally, for now, there is the presentation of the 1815 campaign award which signifies the bearer participated in Prussian battles at Fleurus, Charleroi, Ligny or Waterloo from June 15th to the 18th. The awards go to Karl Bocke and Stefan Reuter . The Feldmarschal has been on these fields many times, but is only now receiving recognition for it.
Gemusterte Rekruten Karl von Werra has elected to join our army. He will be assigned as Sek.Lt. Für Korps und Vaterland!
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| April | Armeeschreiber
The loyal subjects of King Frederick William III continue the worthy fight of ousting the Oppressor. A new recruit has joined the fight. Robert Scholtz has completed his training will be taking to the field in the name of freedom! The Prussian Maneuvers are continuing. Feldmarschal Reuter has completed a victory over the brave and valorous SekLt O'Day. The other three battles continue in titanic struggles. The Army has completed its re-organization. We are fielding a completely Infanterie Korps and nearly all the Kavallerie regiments are filled!
Beförderungen "It was with great honour and privilege, in the name of the Honourable Feldmarschall Stefan Ritter von Reuter, 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." Kapitan Chris Hopper to Major.
Gemusterte Rekruten The Prussian Army was privileged to obtain a new recruit. Herr Robert Scholtz accepted the challenge of our King and has volunteered his life and limbs to the cause of removing the Corsican Ogre. Herr Scholtz has completed his training and is now leading the prestigious 4. Husaren-Regiment. Für Korps und Vaterland! General Major R. Hamper
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| Januar |
Armeeschreiber
The Prussian Army continues to be the small but mighty partner of the coalition. Our numbers have remained fairly steady and, in fact, two old members have sought to sign up once more: Dennis Glavin and Oliver Kreuls have returned from the "real world" to take up arms against the Corsican Ogre. Eight players are participating in the hard fought Prussian Maneuvers. The first round is still ongoing and the action has become desperate indeed. True to the history of the Prussian soldier, the officers are determined adversaries. More on the Maneuvers below.
Beförderungen "It was with great honour and privilege, in the name of the Honourable Feldmarschall Stefan Ritter von Reuter, 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." January 2nd, '03 Oberst Bram Steijin to GeneralMajor.
Verleihung von Auszeichnungen Eiserne Kreuz II. Klasse The Prussian Army presented a medal to GM Iain Thompson who has long since earned it. It is the Iron Cross II Class . Herr Thompson has vanquished foes at Waterloo and Ligny leading the Prussian Army to at least three minor victories on those fields. GM Thompson also earns the 1815 Campaign Medal for participating at Ligny and Waterloo.
A special award was presented to Oberst Brett Schulte ; the Military Merit medal in silver. Herr Schulte has just completed a marathon campaign in Russia where six games were played with 5 draws. Only in the last game did victory escape him. However, I believe that six games and an amazing 102 turns deserves some recognition for the commitment and determination shown by this officer.
Wir Friedrich Wilhelm, von Gottes Gnaden, König von Preußen (tot. tit.) Gegeben Breslau, Juni 1814. 6. Infanterie-Regiment Kommandeur Premierlieutenant Ian Hames Although this is an Infanterie award, the Feldmarschal would also like to acknowledge the gallantry of: 2. Brigade-Artillerie Kommandeur Oberstleutnant Dierk Walter
Gemusterte Rekruten Sadly, no new recruits to report. John Tiller, where is the 1813-14 campaign?
News from the Preussisches Maneuver We can't still reveal details about the Maneuver, but fights are heavy on all the 4 fields. The Armee Kommandeur are well determined to obtain victory and this could bring soon to a fast erosion of their forces. So, they are fighting to win the first round of this tournment and, at the same time, they're trying to keep their armies alive. Not an easy task! Here is the situation from the field: Fight 1 - 09.00 AM - GFM v.Reuter is using all his experience to reach a quick conclusion of the game. He's been pressing Sek.Lt. O'Day very hard since the beginning of the battle. Now GFM v.Reuter is scoring a Minor Victory, but the situation is improving minute after minute. Sek.Lt. O'Day has realized how desperate the situation is and he's slowly retiring his forces from the battlefield, taking advantage from the river protection. Probably he has decided to not ill-treat his Armee too much in sight of the loser tournament. Anyway his honour is safe; he met the strongest adversary of the tournament and his task was not easy at all. Fight 2 - 07.00 AM - The fight on this field is extremely hard. Neither side wishes to retreat from the high ground and the artillery of both sides is firing at point blank against enemy forces. Losses are growing turn after turn. Now Prem.Lt. Hames has a little advantage over GM Hamper, but the situation is fluid and changing every moment. It's impossible to say who will win the round, but it's easy to predict that it will be a dirty affair! Fight 3 - 07.00 AM - Things are going slower on this field. Both the Armee are on the field, but they're studying themselves. Oberst Schulte has a little advantage against Oberst Kral, but the battle has not yet really started and anything may yet happen. Oberst Schulte controls the low ground, or Ungluckstadt (the Valley of Death) as it has been named, but Oberst Kral is deploying his forces on the high ground. Both the adversaries seem to be well aware of the tournament format and don't wish to waste their forces in useless skirmishes. They prefer to carefully choose the time and place of a well prepared attack. Fight 4 - 07.00 AM - Two different strategies are arising on this field. Oberst Takacs decided to spread his forces to control the high grounds, while GM Thompson grouped all his Korps for a single, coordinated attack. Until now Oberst Takacs' tactic seems to be the winning one, but the game is still far from over. Skirmish fights have burned out around the town and on the near hill, but they have been only probe actions. When and where will be the main attack? Only the two Kommandeur could know. And that's all for now from the Preussisches Maneuver! Generalmajor Simone Tombesi
Für Korps und Vaterland! General Major R. Hamper |
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