Map Change

After many hours of worry I decided to change the look of the towns on my map. I am using modified images from David Linienblatt's site available at

http://nba-sywtemplates.blogspot.com/

I wanted a more old school look and feel better about these. The map is not to any scale and meant to show the general location of the warring states.

SCHWABIAN MAP

I have finaly completed enough of the map of Schwabia to post it.


It is just the basics and I am slowly going to make additions.

I have modified David Linienblatt's city templates for this map.

http://nba-sywtemplates.blogspot.com/

New League battle flag

The Council stood as Maria Athena entered flanked by her ministers.  "There is little time for formalities, lets get to work," Furstin Maria Athena began the meeting. "Today we finalize the formal addition of a League battle flag.  Our old standard showed the flags of our four states but represented no other entity. After negotiations I have concluded, we now need to modify our standard. I ask the Council to approve the addition of the ancient Schwabian emblem of unity. The red eagle on a white field added to our standard to represent the Schwabian states who actively support our endeavors.

The smaller Schwabian states have granted me the right to recruit in their territories in return for protection and no trade duties for trade within Schwabia. As the revenue that could be lost is negligible, the ability to raise additional troops is of greater value.  The trained recruits available will allow Flatsburg to add four regiments of infantry and two horse grand squadrons for this springs campaign.  I now call for the Council's approval."

Furst Ludwig von Greifdorf stated, "Furstin, I concur with your decision and I urge the Council to approve your request."

"I concur and ask for an imediate vote," Graf Gustav von Mühlehaus said.

Feeiherr Albrecht von Adlerzwillinge raised his voice and said, "Let us vote as a unanimous vote is assured."

Furstin Maria Athena began speaking again, "Well gentlemen, I call for a vote. All opposed to the measure let them speak." Dead silence till the Furstin resumed, "All for the measure." All members loudly affirmed their support. "Very well the new battle standard is approved and Seamstress es will begin the work of providing one for each regiment of infantry.  Now let us hear from the Finance Minister on the cost of supply transport."

UNIT BATTLE HISTORIES

 FURSTIN’S BATTALION

30 October, 1750/2010 Battle of Hoffmanns Farmstead

20 November, 1750/2010 Battle of Zwilling-Hügel

  

FLATSBURG BATTALION

30 October, 1750/2010 Battle of Hoffmanns Farmstead

Disordered by MUHLEHAUS REGIMENT routing through them with THALBER’S in pursuit.

Lost their flag in melee to THALBER’S REGIMENT when they routed

20 November, 1750/2010 Battle of Zwilling-Hügel

MARIA ATHENA'S OWN BATTALION

ADLERZWILLINGE REGIMENT

30 October, 1750/2010 Battle of Hoffmanns Farmstead

20 November, 1750/2010 Battle of Zwilling-Hügel

MUHLEHAUS REGIMENT

30 October, 1750/2010 Battle of Hoffmanns Farmstead

Lost their flag in melee to THALBER’S REGIMENT as they routed through

FLATSBURG REGIMENT disordering them with THALBER’S in pursuit

20 November, 1750/2010 Battle of Zwilling-Hügel

GREIFDORF REGIMENT

 

von BLAUERBERG REGIMENT

von SCHWARZ REGIMENT

 von ROTESFELL REGIMENT

FURSTINS HORSE

30 October, 1750/2010 Battle of Hoffmanns Farmstead

20 November, 1750/2010 Battle of Zwilling-Hügel

MUHLEHAUS  HORSE

GREIFDORF  HORSE

SCHWABIAN HORSE

FLATSBURG DRAGOONS

30 October, 1750/2010 Battle of Hoffmanns Farmstead

Defeated the AUBACH DRAGOONS in melee and captured their flag after routing them

20 November, 1750/2010 Battle of Zwilling-Hügel

Defeated by the Aubach Dragoons in melee and lost their flag after being eliminated

ADLERZWILLINGE DRAGOONS

GREIFDORF DRAGOONS

MUHLEHAUS  DRAGOONS

SCHWABIAN HORSE GRENADIERS

Heinrich Kohl writes home

Dear Mom and Dad

I am writing to let you know I am fine. You might have heard the news of our battle with the Harzburgers at Hoffmanns Farmstead.  I am proud of the way Hauptman Fuchs lead us during the battle. We used our training to flank the enemy line and pour fire into their infantry. We managed to move into some woods and fire on their battery.  The company did not suffer many casualties and we are at full strength scouting the enemies movements. I will write again soon.
Your son
Heinrich

Mom thanks for the socks. Having spare dry socks gives a Jaeger healthier feet.

Dire news

The Schwabian council had just finished the days business when a messenger entered and handed General Leopold Tiberius von Flatsburg a report.  "Please give me a moment before this meeting is adjourned." The General opened the bag and read the report,

To General Leopold Tiberius von Flatsburg
From Brigadier von Fitzbach

Sir

I must report the failure of our forces to stop the occupation of Hoffmanns Farmstead by the Harzburgers. Though our troops were eager to fight the battle went against us. 

Our cavalry fanned out ahead of our infantry as we entered the field from the Zwilling-Eichen road. The Flatsburg Dragoons charged the Aubach Dragoons and routed them after a lengthy melee capturing their flag. The Furstins Horse went to the other side of the Farmstead and was engaged  by the Klineberg Dragoons.  They were bested and their horses bolted, no rider was able to control his mount and their standard was lost. The Klineberg Dragoons withdrew and cleared the field for their infantry. The Flatsburg Dragoons, having lost 2 thirds of their forces, retired behind our infantry.

The Adlerzwillinge battalion formed up to the west of Hoffmanns and the Muhlhaus battalion formed to the east with their 3lb gun.  The Adlerzwillinges were engaged in a firefight by Fenstermacher's battalion and the Muhlhausers fought Thalbers regiment.

Fuchs Jaegers flanked Fenstermacher's battalion to aid Adlerzwillinge in the firefight. Both line battalion suffered heavily but neither broke. The both fought till they were under half strength.

The Muhlhaus battalion engaged the Thalber battalion as they advanced.  When Thalbers got close the Muhlhaus battalion charged them.  Thalbers fire plus the fire from the Sansback converged grenadiers weakened the Muhlhaus battalion prior to melee.  Losing the melee caused the Muhlhaus battalion to rout losing their standard.  They routed through the Flatsburg battalion causing them disorder. Thalber charged them and routed them and captured their standard. Flatsburgs rout through the Furstins battalion and the failure of Flatsburg grenadiers to drive the Harzbach grenadiers from Hoffmanns Farmstead, forced me to order our forces to withdraw.

I am withdrawing to Zwilling-Eichen to gather replacements and draw up a defensive plan. I await your reply and advice. I have two infantry under half strength and two with minor losses. The cavalry is shot and must be replaces with new squadrons.

Your humble servant

Brigadier von Fitzbach


General von Flatsburg reported the news to the council and they debated the ramifications long into the night. Finally Furstin Maria Athena called the meeting over, "Gentlemen, I am calling an end to this meeting.  Let each of us prepare a response to this defeat and we will gather here tomorrow at noon. Any objections," silence greeted her, "good I will see you here at noon.  WE are adjourned." 

Pictures available at      http://nomadicoldschoolgamer.blogspot.com/2010/10/hoffmanns-farmstead.html

The Council meets

The Council stood as Maria Athena entered flanked by her ministers.  "There is little time for formalities, lets get to work," Furstin Maria Athena began the meeting with her late fathers usual call to order.  "Gentlemen the diplomatic front has opened up and the Bourbons will be very busy.  I have been informed that Sicily has broken free of the Bourbons under King Joseph. They join the Principality of Catalonia in tying up the diplomatic attention of the Bourbons. I am announcing that King Joseph of Sicily will be awarded the Cross of Flatsburg and I want a unanimous consent to the League recognizing the Kingdom of Sicily."

Furst Ludwig von Greifdorf stated, "Furstin, I concur with your decision and I urge the Council to recognize the Kingdom of Sicily."

The rest of the Council and Ministers added their unanimous consent. Minister of State Ferdinand von Adlerzwillinge announced, "I shall begin the diplomatic process and prepare a diplomatic mission to Sicily at once.  As we have more armaments than men, if requested may offer material aid?"

After all gathered had a chance to state their opinion Furstin Maria Athena called for a vote. "Gentlemen as I see we are all of the same mind, Minister Ferdinand, you may give material aid if they request it. I want you to see to the diplomatic anouncement at once. Now gentlemen we have many matters to cover."