Armeeschreiber
(Prussian Army News)

Opening Statments:

The big change since our last newsletter in May 2010 is that Simone Tombesi retired as I. Armee-Korps Korpskommandeur and Oliver Kreuels has been promoted to Korpskommandeur. Oliver has been with the Armee for many years and has been involved in planning and design of it as an advisory role for a couple years as well. Simone had served as Korpskommandeur since September 2004 and has done a great job leading it over the years. We thank him for his steadfast service.

The Club has added new games for members to play, such as HistWar Les Grognards, Crown of Glory: Emperor's Edition and Commander: Napoleon at War. The Club has also experienced some growth with the closure of another Club. Sadly the Armee did not make any new gains from this.

We also lost some pretty important veteran members, most noteably our Former Generalfeldmarschall & Oberbefehlshaber der Preußischen Armee (Commander of the Prussian Army) Michael Wolf Gjerde who had come back in 2005 to serve the Armee again.

We also lost our most decoarted offizer and skilled field master, Andreas Naujoks who had been the long serving Kommandeur der 1. Infanterie-Brigade and a real voice for the Armee. In honor of him and his legacy to the Armee, hos Royal Title of Prinz von Mecklenburg-Schwerin will be retired from circulation and not be made available to anyone in the future.

The Armee also lost 7 other officers in the past year. But muster returns have been good for the Armee & we did gain some new recruits as well as have some veterans come back.

The good news is we have had some solid gaming from some of our veterans and a few new comers. A lot of promotions & Royal Titles were issued out, as well as Bi-Yearly Points for all of 2010 & the first half of 2011.

We also added some new medals into the Armee for officers to earn. We also added in the Preußische Armee Merit Rewards system
which consists of the Jäger Orden (Rifleman Order), Französisch Marschall Abschussprämie (French Maréchal Bounty) and the Königin Luise Orden (Queen Louise Order).

The French Maréchal Bounty, is a system in which various members of the French side of the Club, typically those in high commands, those who are Maréchal 's and some Générals are assigned a value of OBD points, that if an Armee officer defeats them in battle, they are awarded those OBD poinnts as a prize.

The Jäger Orden is a monthly Marksman Contest for the person who has the kill, capture or wound in a scenario with the highest points.

The Königin Luise Orden is a special medal for those who capture Napoleon in any scenario they might be playing.

Gemusterte Rekruten
(New Recruits)

I am glad to announce a new officer. Sekondlieutenant Martin Huschka. He has taken up the postin the 4. Westfälisches Landwehr-Regiment (Munster).

I am glad to announce a new officer. Sekondlieutenant Jason Fulton. He has taken up the postin the 24. Infanterie-Regiment (Brandenburgisches).

I am glad to announce a new officer. Sekondlieutenant Mark Crawford . He has taken up the postin the 6. Infanterie-Regiment (Westpreußisches).

I am glad to announce a returning officer. Oberst Bill Peters . He has taken up the postin the 5. Dragoner-Regiment (Brandenburgisches-Prinz Wilhelm).

I am glad to announce a returning officer. Sekondlieutenant Liviu Dudas . He has taken up the postin the Westfälisches Landwehr Kavallerie-Regiment.

I am glad to announce a returning officer. Premierlieutenant Dani Cohen . He has taken up the postin the 13. Infanterie-Regiment (Westfälisches)

Muster:

We held two Musters this past year. One in early summer 2010 & one in November 2010. We had pretty good return rates given the reduction in the ranks. The Armee now has 26 officers in it.

Verleihung von Auszeichnungen
(Presentation of Orders and Medals)

The following officers have been awarded medals for their service to the Prussian Armee:

Martin Huschka, Bill Peters & Zach Bogue awarded the Militärische Medaille (Military Medal)

Bill Peters awarded the Eisernes Kreuz zur Fahnenspitze (Iron Cross of the Flag)

Martin Huschka awarded the Kriegerverdienstmedaille (Warrior Merit Medal)

Rustem Riza and Ludwig Schmidt awarded the 20. Jahr Medaille (20 Year Medal)

Alan Hartwick and Richy Duggan awarded the 25. Jahr Medaille (25 Year Medal)

Beförderungen
(Promotions)

"It was with great honour and privilege, in the name of the Honourable Generalfeldmarschall Stefan GroßPrinz Reuter von Wahlstadt, himself a servant of our revered König, Friedrich Wilhelm III, sovereign of Prussia and protector of Germany, that the Preußischen Armee offered promotions to the following officers for gallantry in the face of the enemy and for furthering the glory of Prussia. God save the König and Vaterland."

Harold Lajoie promoted to Major

Martin Huschka & Jerry Butley promoted to Oberstlieutnant

Zach Bogue & Steve Real promoted to Oberst

Ludwig Schmidt, Ian Hames, Bill Peters & Robert Caldwell promoted to Generalmajor

Oliver Kreuels & Richy Duggan promoted to Generallieutenant

Nobility & Royal Titles Awarded:

By the power and glory of the Ages of the Königreich von Preußen and our noble leader König Fredrich Wilhelm III, by the ancient Order of the Knights Teutonic, it is hereby proclaimed that today in our Kingdom Modern that these officers shall carry these such Royal Titles:

Oberst Bill Peters - Markgraf von Dennewitz

Oberstlieutenant Martin Huschka - Graf von Nordmark

Oberstlieutenant Jerry Butley - Graf von Lichtenberg-Mittelmark

Major Harold Lajoie - Freiherr von Löwenberg

Due to promotions in rank the follow officers land designations have been elevated:

Generallieutenant Oliver Kreuels - GroßHerzog von Wartenberg

Generallieutenant Richy Duggan - GroßHerzog von Halle

Generalmajor Ian Hames - Herzog von Falkenberg

Generalmajor Robert Caldwell - Herzog von Westwald

Generalmajor Ludwig Schmidt - Herzog von Stettin-Arnimswalde

Generalmajor Bill Peters - Herzog von Dennewitz

Oberst Steve Real - Markgraf von Wittenberg

Oberst Zach Bogue - Markgraf von Allenstein

Now styled as:

Generallieutenant Oliver GroßHerzog Kreuels von Wartenberg

Generallieutenant Richy GroßHerzog Duggan von Halle

Generalmajor Robert Herzog Caldwell von Westwald

Generalmajor Ian Herzog Hames von Falkenberg

Generalmajor Ludwig Herzog Schmidt von Stettin-Arnimswalde

Generalmajor Bill Herzog Peters von Dennewitz

Oberst Steve Markgraf Real von Wittenberg

Oberst Zach Markgraf Bogue von Allenstein

Oberstlieutnant Martin Graf Huschka von Nordmark

Oberstlieutnant Jerry Graf Butley von Lichtenberg-Mittelmark

Major Harold Freiherr Lajoie von Löwenberg

You are entitled to this title as long you are and Active member of the Armee, once you fall out of service the title will be revoked and given to another member.

Preußische Armee Garde-Grenadier-Korps Appointment:

By the wisdom and grace of our noble leader König Fredrich Wilhelm III of the Königreich von Preußen in keeping with the traditions and ideals passed down through the generations of great warriors of our land, it has been approved by the Generalstab this Garde-Grenadier-Korps Appointment:

Generalmajor Ludwig Herzog Schmidt von Stettin-Arnimswalde

Garde-Jäger
4. Grenadier-Regiment
3. Garde-Grenadier Infanterie-Brigade

Generalmajor Robert Herzog Caldwell von Westwald

1. Westpreußisches Grenadier-Battalion
1. Garde-Regiment zu Fuss
1. Garde-Grenadier Infanterie-Brigade

Generalmajor Ian Herzog Hames von Falkenberg

Leib Grenadier-Battalion
1. Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier-Regiment
2. Garde-Grenadier Infanterie-Brigade

Other News:

Jerry Butley promoted to command of the 1. Kavallerie-Brigade

Jerry Butley appointed to the Generalstab as Stabchef der Preußische Armee (Chief of Staff of the Prussian Army)

Oliver Kreuels promoted to command of the I. Armee-Korps Korpskommandeur

Ian Hames promoted to command of the 2. Infanterie-Brigade

Closing Notes:

The Armee will continue to adapt to the changes and as always we have an open door for any comments, questions or concerns. Keep up the gaming & bringing Victory home for Prussia!

Thank you on behalf of the Command,

Vorwärts meine Kinder!

"Pro Patria et Gloria"

Generalfeldmarschall Stefan Reuter - Oberbefehlshaber Prussian Armee

General der Infanterie Scott Ludwig - Generalquartiermeister der Armee 

Generallieutenant Oliver Kreuels - I. Armee-Korps Korpskommandeur

Armeeschreiber
(Prussian Army News)

Opening Statments:

The big news since May is the release of Campaign Leipzig by John Tiller Software (former HPS game designer). The game is a fantastic blend of scenarions both large, medium and small. It has a massive campaign map. The game engine has improvements too and there is a great new batch of 3D graphics being used. Our very own Bill Peters has spent almost 3 years making this game and it is one of the most researched and well thought out games he has designed. PLUS - it has our very own Preußische Armee as a main force in the game. All of our famous battles, in which the Glorious Blücher, Bülow, Gneisenau and so many others made legendary for all Prussian history! It is worth checking out and buying....

With this great news we have decided to open a new Armee-Korps. Instead of another 1815 style Korps, we went with an 1813 style Korps. I am proud to announce the opening of the 1813 Befreiungskriege (Wars of Liberation) Armee-Korps.

It is felt that this will be a great marketing tool for recruitment and will help represent the best forces of the Preußische Armee during the Napoleonic Wars. Many famous units from 1813 were chosen for the OOB, including many of the Freikorps units.

The Armee has been doing very well and many of our junior officers have been gaming a lot. This has brought many awards for them as well as Honor & Glory for Prussia. With the loss of two key members last year, the return of a few key members & the added couple new recruits shows great promise for the Armee.

The Club has started the Struggle of Nations Tournament which has been going on for the past month so far. It is expected that Round 2 will start in the summer sometime, using Leipzig.

Overall the Generalstaff is pleased with where the Armee & Club are headed.

Gemusterte Rekruten
(New Recruits)

I am glad to announce a new officer. Sekondlieutenant Michael Fredel . He has taken up the postin the 1. Leibhusaren-Regiment, 1. Kavallerie-Brigade, Reserve-Kavallerie, 1813 Befreiungskriege (Wars of Liberation) Armee-Korps.

I am glad to announce a new officer. Sekondlieutenant Bill Drakert. He has taken up the postin the 2. Leibhusaren-Regiment, 1. Kavallerie-Brigade, Reserve-Kavallerie, 1813 Befreiungskriege (Wars of Liberation) Armee-Korps.

I am glad to announce a returning officer. Oberstlieutnant  Walt Moehle. He has taken up the postin the Batterie Nr. 1, Korps Artillerie-Brigade, 1813 Befreiungskriege (Wars of Liberation) Armee-Korps

Muster:

No Musters were held this year.

Verleihung von Auszeichnungen
(Presentation of Orders and Medals)

The following officers have been awarded medals for their service to the Prussian Armee:

Martin Huschka awarded the Waterloo von 1815 Medaille (1815 Waterloo Medal)

Bill Peters and Martin Huschka awarded the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

Martin Huschka, Dani Cohen and Oliver Kreuels awarded the Militärische Verdienstmedaille (Military Merit Medal)

Dani Cohen, Bill Peters and Stefan Reuter awarded the Jena-Auerstedt von 1806 Medaille (1806 Jena-Auerstedt Medal)

Dani Cohen and Mike Petro awarded the Eisernes Kreuz zur Fahnenspitze (Iron Cross of the Flag)

Bill Peters awarded the Kriegerverdienstmedaille (Warrior Merit Medal)

Bill Peters awarded the Dennewitz von 1813 Medaille (1813 Dennewitz Medal)

Beförderungen
(Promotions)

"It was with great honour and privilege, in the name of the Honourable Generalfeldmarschall Stefan GroßPrinz Reuter von Wahlstadt, himself a servant of our revered König, Friedrich Wilhelm III, sovereign of Prussia and protector of Germany, that the Preußischen Armee offered promotions to the following officers for gallantry in the face of the enemy and for furthering the glory of Prussia. God save the König and Vaterland."

Mark Crawford promoted to Premierlieutnant

Mark Crawford promoted to Hauptmann

Dani Cohen, Rustem Riza & Mike Petro promoted to Major

Dani Cohen, Harold Lajoie & Walt Moehle promoted to Oberstlieutenant

Martin Huschka & Jerry Butleypromoted to Oberst

Robert Caldwell & Wilhelm Peters promoted to Generallieutenant

Oliver Kreuels promoted to Generall der Infanterie

Nobility & Royal Titles Awarded:

By the power and glory of the Ages of the Königreich von Preußen and our noble leader König Fredrich Wilhelm III, by the ancient Order of the Knights Teutonic, it is hereby proclaimed that today in our Kingdom Modern that these officers shall carry these such Royal Titles:

Major Mike Petro - Freiherr von Charlottenburg

Major Rustem Riza - Freiherr von Grünau

Due to promotions in rank the follow officers land designations have been elevated:

General der Infanterie Oliver Kreuels - Prinz von Wartenberg

Generallieutenant Wilhelm Peters - GroßHerzog von Dennewitz

Generallieutenant Robert Caldwell - GroßHerzog von Westwald

Oberst Martin Huschka - Markgraf von Nordmark

Oberst Jerry Butley - Markgraf von Lichtenberg-Mittelmark

Oberstlieutnant Walt Moehle - Graf von Neuhardenberg

Oberstlieutnant Harold Lajoie - Graf von Löwenberg

Oberstlieutnant Dani Cohen - Graf von Friedrichsfelde

Now styled as:

General der Infanterie Oliver Prinz Kreuels von Wartenberg

Generallieutenant Wilhelm GroßHerzog Peters von Dennewitz

Generallieutenant Robert GroßHerzog Caldwell von Westwald

Oberst Jerry Markgraf Butley von Lichtenberg-Mittelmark

Oberst Martin Markgraf Huschka von Nordmark

Oberstlieutnant Walt Graf Moehle von Neuhardenberg

Oberstlieutnant Harold Graf Lajoie von Löwenberg

Oberstlieutnant Dani Graf Cohen von Friedrichsfelde

Major Mike Freiherr Petro von Charlottenburg

Major Rustem Freiherr Riza von Grünau

You are entitled to this title as long you are and Active member of the Armee, once you fall out of service the title will be revoked and given to another member.

Other News:

Bill Peters promoted to command of the 1. Reserve-Kavallerie-Brigade - Reserve-Kavallerie - 1813 Befreiungskriege (Wars of Liberation) Armee-Korps

Closing Notes:

The Armee is doing well and we expect there to be more recruits joining as soon as possible. Keep up the gaming! It has been a great year and the Generalstaff is proud of what all of the officers have accomplished!

As always any comments or questions are welcome!

Thank you on behalf of the Command,

Vorwärts meine Kinder!

"Pro Patria et Gloria"

Generalfeldmarschall Stefan Reuter - Oberbefehlshaber der Preußische Armee

General der Infanterie Scott Ludwig - Generalquartiermeister der Preußische Armee

Oberst Jerry Butley - Stabchef der Preußische Armee

General der Infanterie Oliver Kreuels - I. Armee-Korps Korpskommandeur