From the diaries of Captain Hoehmann.
Unless you have experienced the violence of a storm at sea can you imagine our relief as the storm subsided and the sun emerged from behind its veil of clouds. Everyone's spirits lifted, and I was amazed to find that most of the ships in the convoy were still present, although widely scattered.
The French crew of our ship still will not explain where we are, but the sight of land in the distance is a welcome sight and I understand that it may be our destination. However there are still strong winds and the coast looks quite formidable.
A message has just been passed to our ship and the light battalion together with the jaegers have been instructed to land at a small cove and capture a coastal battery covering a harbour where the main body will land.
The swell is quite substantial and the troops are quite terrified at the thought of boarding the boats. Luckily Major Bergstein has arranged for an issue of schnapps, which should calm the men's nerves.
(note for the reader Captain Hoehmann of the Jaegers is a son of General Hoehmann and commands a company of the light battalion)
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
En-voyage
From the diaries of Captain Hoehmann
Another day at sea in this wretched weather, my men lie totally exhausted on the lower decks, as this Atlantic storm vents its spleen upon us. To venture on the main deck is to risk being swept overboard, only the sailors dare work there now, and only if absolutely necessary.
Where are we headed? Only the devil knows! General le Comte Beaujolais revealed nothing before boarding the ships, except exclaiming that the expedition would strike a blow for France and cripple the British attempts at world domination.
To the best of my knowledge our force comprises four regiments of French line infantry, two regiments of our Frundsberg line infantry plus our battalion of light infantry and a company of jaegers. There are also some dimounted cavalry and artillery travelling in the convoy. However the convoy is now widely scattered as the storm shows how puny our ships are.
Another day at sea in this wretched weather, my men lie totally exhausted on the lower decks, as this Atlantic storm vents its spleen upon us. To venture on the main deck is to risk being swept overboard, only the sailors dare work there now, and only if absolutely necessary.
Where are we headed? Only the devil knows! General le Comte Beaujolais revealed nothing before boarding the ships, except exclaiming that the expedition would strike a blow for France and cripple the British attempts at world domination.
To the best of my knowledge our force comprises four regiments of French line infantry, two regiments of our Frundsberg line infantry plus our battalion of light infantry and a company of jaegers. There are also some dimounted cavalry and artillery travelling in the convoy. However the convoy is now widely scattered as the storm shows how puny our ships are.
Thursday, 4 October 2007
Napoleonic Frundsberg Frei Batalion
I mentioned previously that there were Frundsbergers as part of the Prussian army. Here they are on parade in front of another Prussian unit. They are formed as the III/10th Reserve Infantry Regiment, but they prefer to be called the Frundsberg Frei Battalion.
The figures are a complete mix, in the front rank are Revell Prussian line infantry, then behind in groups are (L to R) Hat Lutzows, Springwood Prussian line (version 1) and Hat Prussian reservists.
Will
The figures are a complete mix, in the front rank are Revell Prussian line infantry, then behind in groups are (L to R) Hat Lutzows, Springwood Prussian line (version 1) and Hat Prussian reservists.
Will
Thursday, 27 September 2007
AWI Frundsbergers ready for another expedition
Following their arrival back at St Malo following the abortive French led expedition to Lancashire the Frundsberg units have taken the opportunity to re-equip and reform themselves.
There are now three regiments in French service commandered by General Hoehmann
#1 Regiment Stummel
#2 Regiment Heimat
#3 Light Regiment Bergstein
Above shows the force parading in St Malo L - #1; R - #2; Rear - #3
Close up showing the difference in cuff colours between the 1st (red) and 2nd (blue) regiments
New flags were issued to both regiments and the old colour has been sent back to the Frei Stadt.
Who knows where the French will lead us next, they are keeping it very secret in case word gets to the British.
There are now three regiments in French service commandered by General Hoehmann
#1 Regiment Stummel
#2 Regiment Heimat
#3 Light Regiment Bergstein
Above shows the force parading in St Malo L - #1; R - #2; Rear - #3
Close up showing the difference in cuff colours between the 1st (red) and 2nd (blue) regiments
New flags were issued to both regiments and the old colour has been sent back to the Frei Stadt.
Who knows where the French will lead us next, they are keeping it very secret in case word gets to the British.
Monday, 17 September 2007
Frundsberg Kreigsacademie prospectus
Our courses cover the broad span of military from those beginning their experience in the field of Mars through to the experienced practitioner who wish to learn new skills or to sharpen existing ones.
Typically most courses are run once every three months lasting from one week to three months, The syllabus is construct so that courses follow a gradually progression through the military arts
Here is a sample of courses:
Basic Military Skills for Gentlemen - learn all the appropriate terms used in the profession so you know the difference between a bastard and a bastion.
Basic Command Skills - how to command an infantry company through all the various tactical evolutions (nicknamed by students "how to get the troops to perform without paying the sargeant")
Generalship course - suitable for aspiring generals or heirs-apparent - covers the politico/strategic factors involved in leading nations or
Amphibious Landings - a short one week course examining the perils of landing on a hostile shore (and enemies might be present as well) - General Deloup usually particpates and relates his own personal experience in these operations in the new world.
Our director of studies is the renowned Herr Dr Griffin O'Patrick.
One to one tutition or locally organised course can be provided as required, although in general students gain considerably from sharing ideas with students from other backgrounds.
The Kriegsacademie has a wide range of facilities and bed-linen is changed at least once a week. The academie is supported in its training by units of the Frundsberg army and various generals for whom the Frei Stadt acts as agent.
We also have at outreach programme organised by Frau Verkehr that will teach students the necessary social skills that they may be lacking.
Typically most courses are run once every three months lasting from one week to three months, The syllabus is construct so that courses follow a gradually progression through the military arts
Here is a sample of courses:
Basic Military Skills for Gentlemen - learn all the appropriate terms used in the profession so you know the difference between a bastard and a bastion.
Basic Command Skills - how to command an infantry company through all the various tactical evolutions (nicknamed by students "how to get the troops to perform without paying the sargeant")
Generalship course - suitable for aspiring generals or heirs-apparent - covers the politico/strategic factors involved in leading nations or
Amphibious Landings - a short one week course examining the perils of landing on a hostile shore (and enemies might be present as well) - General Deloup usually particpates and relates his own personal experience in these operations in the new world.
Our director of studies is the renowned Herr Dr Griffin O'Patrick.
One to one tutition or locally organised course can be provided as required, although in general students gain considerably from sharing ideas with students from other backgrounds.
The Kriegsacademie has a wide range of facilities and bed-linen is changed at least once a week. The academie is supported in its training by units of the Frundsberg army and various generals for whom the Frei Stadt acts as agent.
We also have at outreach programme organised by Frau Verkehr that will teach students the necessary social skills that they may be lacking.
Frundsberg standing regiments
The Frei Stadt maintains a small standing army that acts as both the local defense force but also to provide the cadres for the regiments loaned to other powers. The loaned regiments are named after their colonel whereas the standing regiments are named by location.
The three standing infantry regiments are named after the major cities of the Frei Stadt where the regiments also have their barracks these are Pappenheim, Sonnenbad and Welle. The coat for all units is basically yellow lined red (turnbacks, collars, etc.) with the seniority and regimental distinction shown by the cuff colour: 1st Pappenheim - red; 2nd Sonnenbad - blue; 3rd Welle - green.
The two horse regiments are quartered in various small towns and villages across the Frei Stadt with the Stocwold regiment in the north and the Pidnem regiment in the south. A Stocwold squadron is quartered in Pappenheim and a Pidnem squadron in Sonnenbad. Uniform colours and facings are similar to the infantry with the Stocwold regiment having red cuffs and the Pidnem with blue.
The artillery corps is based in Pappenheim and a battery is outposted in Sonnenbad, Their uniform is yellow coats lined red with black cuffs for the gunners and grey for the artillery train.
Note: usually when units are loaned to other powers they are uniformed in order of seniority, so Yellow coats lined and faced red is the most commonly seen Frundsberg uniform.
The three standing infantry regiments are named after the major cities of the Frei Stadt where the regiments also have their barracks these are Pappenheim, Sonnenbad and Welle. The coat for all units is basically yellow lined red (turnbacks, collars, etc.) with the seniority and regimental distinction shown by the cuff colour: 1st Pappenheim - red; 2nd Sonnenbad - blue; 3rd Welle - green.
The two horse regiments are quartered in various small towns and villages across the Frei Stadt with the Stocwold regiment in the north and the Pidnem regiment in the south. A Stocwold squadron is quartered in Pappenheim and a Pidnem squadron in Sonnenbad. Uniform colours and facings are similar to the infantry with the Stocwold regiment having red cuffs and the Pidnem with blue.
The artillery corps is based in Pappenheim and a battery is outposted in Sonnenbad, Their uniform is yellow coats lined red with black cuffs for the gunners and grey for the artillery train.
Note: usually when units are loaned to other powers they are uniformed in order of seniority, so Yellow coats lined and faced red is the most commonly seen Frundsberg uniform.
Frundsberg details (2)
For those of you who have yet to enjoy the amenities of the Frundsberg Frei Stadt, here is a short description.
The country borders the east bank of the Rhine and from north to south is split into four regions: the Stocwold hills; Flussweih river valley; Pidnem hills and the Sommerland. The Flussweih flows east to west into the Rhine and on it are situated the two main cities, Sonnenbad and Pappenheim.
Pappenheim is the main port and commercial centre of the stadt, with extensive manufacturing facilities. Sonnenbad is the cultural centre where many people from all over the empire and beyond come to take the healing waters and socialise.
The southern slopes of the Stocwold and Pidnem hills are renowned as fruit growing areas and their beverages are well known. In the Pidnem hills are many mineral deposits and also substantial coal deposits. The famous Rachedd valley has given its name to the renowned local cheese.
The Sommerland was originally swampland but years of toil have drained it and turned it into the most fertile areas of the Stadt.
To the north is the Electorate of Glowstein, south the Duchy of Pommaine and to the east the Landgravate of Ishirwelt.
But your main interest is probably not our geography, the Frei Stadt has a reputation for providing high quality military services. These comprise:
The country borders the east bank of the Rhine and from north to south is split into four regions: the Stocwold hills; Flussweih river valley; Pidnem hills and the Sommerland. The Flussweih flows east to west into the Rhine and on it are situated the two main cities, Sonnenbad and Pappenheim.
Pappenheim is the main port and commercial centre of the stadt, with extensive manufacturing facilities. Sonnenbad is the cultural centre where many people from all over the empire and beyond come to take the healing waters and socialise.
The southern slopes of the Stocwold and Pidnem hills are renowned as fruit growing areas and their beverages are well known. In the Pidnem hills are many mineral deposits and also substantial coal deposits. The famous Rachedd valley has given its name to the renowned local cheese.
The Sommerland was originally swampland but years of toil have drained it and turned it into the most fertile areas of the Stadt.
To the north is the Electorate of Glowstein, south the Duchy of Pommaine and to the east the Landgravate of Ishirwelt.
But your main interest is probably not our geography, the Frei Stadt has a reputation for providing high quality military services. These comprise:
- Provision of all types of military equipment, in particular the foundries of Pappenheim produce a range of cannons, muskets and rifles.
- Hard wearing uniforms produced from the wool from the sheep of the Stocwold and Pidnem hills
- Overlooking Sonnenbad is the world famous Kriegsacamedie, where officers can attend various courses to improve their military art. link
- The Stadt can also provide high professional military units for hire and also acts as agents for a number of generals . (separate posts to follow)
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