The General’s Speed (Magoose)
Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
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- California USA
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The General's Speed:
Coalition Army 2: d100 => 75
(Brunswick POV)
There were few things that made you burn like the thought of Valmy. Every waking night it seemed, your mind went from other places, back to the mandible muddy hilltop. The cannons rained fire and lead down upon you and that damnable woman… she was always there, taunting you.
Your choices to leave France and head back to regroup after your failed offensive into France was the right one, many of your army's experienced and key officers were still intact, despite the numerous casualties that the Frogs caused to you. Yes examples had to be made, Fuchs was a fine sergeant and the promotion was well deserved, for keeping his men together, and creating such an opportunity for him and his men to get away.
Having to send such a man away to the Italian cities with the Austrian army as an observer would certainly dampen his spirits, but you had your reasons.
Perhaps with time and experience, he would become much calmer, and with his wits about, be able to secure victory without the unnecessary bloodshed.
"When will we catch up to von Kalckreuth?" You asked one of your officers. At the moment your mind was focused on the potential siege ahead. Mainz was going to be a long siege for his men, though the recruits had been whipped into shape, you were not fully trusting their metal.
Not yet at least, this siege would be their baptism by fire. Perhaps they will prove to not have it in them for the soldiering life. Perhaps they will prove to be just as capable as your previous command.
Another good few divisions would rather change the tide of the war quite quickly. Then he can retire, that battle in Valmy a mere hiccup in his very well put together military record.
"Unfortunately sir, heavy snows are delaying our speed. We're a day behind him." The officer replied.
A day was a long time, especially in a siege, when the French Army was still unaware of the plans that was soon about to spring. Mainz would fall, then Yorck would begin his offensive across the river.
Of course, the city had to be taken first, and swiftly, if the plan were to succeed. If the city sent a messenger to the frogs, then the element of surprise would be lost. If the city was not taken Yorck would not attack, for the fear of a French army or the Army of Mainz itself delaying him by several costly days. Days they could ill afford to lose.
Any day not marching towards Paris was a day that the French grew stronger, their generals that much more entrenched in their positions… and wit would be days closer to winter.
This plan would work.
"General, a scout from von Kalckreuth… It's Auclair." The officer said as he handed over a piece of paper.
You narrowed your eyes, and read the message. It seems that… no. "Is this true." You asked.
"Yes sir, from the general himself." The officer replied.
"Gather the men now, we are marching."
"In the snows sir?"
You started at the map. "Mainz will fall, and I will see to it that Thérèse Auclair will burn with it."
AN: So we did a thing with the rolls... and its going to be fun!
Coalition Army 2: d100 => 75
(Brunswick POV)
There were few things that made you burn like the thought of Valmy. Every waking night it seemed, your mind went from other places, back to the mandible muddy hilltop. The cannons rained fire and lead down upon you and that damnable woman… she was always there, taunting you.
Your choices to leave France and head back to regroup after your failed offensive into France was the right one, many of your army's experienced and key officers were still intact, despite the numerous casualties that the Frogs caused to you. Yes examples had to be made, Fuchs was a fine sergeant and the promotion was well deserved, for keeping his men together, and creating such an opportunity for him and his men to get away.
Having to send such a man away to the Italian cities with the Austrian army as an observer would certainly dampen his spirits, but you had your reasons.
Perhaps with time and experience, he would become much calmer, and with his wits about, be able to secure victory without the unnecessary bloodshed.
"When will we catch up to von Kalckreuth?" You asked one of your officers. At the moment your mind was focused on the potential siege ahead. Mainz was going to be a long siege for his men, though the recruits had been whipped into shape, you were not fully trusting their metal.
Not yet at least, this siege would be their baptism by fire. Perhaps they will prove to not have it in them for the soldiering life. Perhaps they will prove to be just as capable as your previous command.
Another good few divisions would rather change the tide of the war quite quickly. Then he can retire, that battle in Valmy a mere hiccup in his very well put together military record.
"Unfortunately sir, heavy snows are delaying our speed. We're a day behind him." The officer replied.
A day was a long time, especially in a siege, when the French Army was still unaware of the plans that was soon about to spring. Mainz would fall, then Yorck would begin his offensive across the river.
Of course, the city had to be taken first, and swiftly, if the plan were to succeed. If the city sent a messenger to the frogs, then the element of surprise would be lost. If the city was not taken Yorck would not attack, for the fear of a French army or the Army of Mainz itself delaying him by several costly days. Days they could ill afford to lose.
Any day not marching towards Paris was a day that the French grew stronger, their generals that much more entrenched in their positions… and wit would be days closer to winter.
This plan would work.
"General, a scout from von Kalckreuth… It's Auclair." The officer said as he handed over a piece of paper.
You narrowed your eyes, and read the message. It seems that… no. "Is this true." You asked.
"Yes sir, from the general himself." The officer replied.
"Gather the men now, we are marching."
"In the snows sir?"
You started at the map. "Mainz will fall, and I will see to it that Thérèse Auclair will burn with it."
AN: So we did a thing with the rolls... and its going to be fun!
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