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Let's Split! Oct 18, 2016 12:22:52 GMT

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Post by Pyotr Alekseevich on Oct 18, 2016 12:22:52 GMT

After a long march from Viena, through Graz and Zagreb the Tsar Pyotr, Emperor of all the Russias has reached the sea! The Imperial Guard has arrived in Split after a thorough cavalry reconeissance and begun the investiture of said city.

The Siege train is unlimbered and begins hurling its massive projectiles at the walls of Diocletian's Palace, the main fortification of Split itself. The artillery are ordered to breach the walls in four places so that the infantry might ply their trade more effectively.

The force dedicated to storming the breach at Split consists of 2,000 Life Guards and 4,000 Line Infantry.

The militia cavalry maintains a wide picket line whilst the Ulans and Hussars are held in reserve.

A force of 1,250 Dragoons and 50 Field Guns and 50 Howitzers are dispatched to block the lower Kliss pass and ensure that no relief force from the Fortress is able to reach the city. This detachment is followed by a force of 1,700 Engineers who are ordered to begin preparations for a siege of Kliss.

The Imperial Guard, commanded by Tsar Peter: Marching South

5,650 Preobrazhensky lifeguards

13,000 Line Infantry

2,700 Engineers

2,000 Militia Cavalry

1,250 Dragoons

1,500 Hussars

1,000 Ulans

235 Field Guns

150 Howitzers

Last Edit: Oct 18, 2016 15:31:45 GMT by Pyotr Alekseevich

"I say we meet the Federal invaders on the outer verges of just and right defence and raise at once the black flags! No quarter for the invader of our homes and fire sides!" - General Stonewall Jackson

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Let's Split! Oct 20, 2016 22:31:10 GMT

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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 20, 2016 22:31:10 GMT

The Imperial Guard, commanded by Tsar Peter:

5,650 Preobrazhensky lifeguards
13,000 Line Infantry
2,700 Engineers
2,000 Militia Cavalry
1,250 Dragoons
1,500 Hussars
1,000 Ulans
235 Field Guns
150 Howitzers

The Garrison of Split:

5,000 Azabs

As the walls of Diocletian’s palace were pummelled by the Russian howitzers, the town’s mayor was stood looking onwards. “It’s bad enough that we have barbarians in the city, never mind barbarians without…” he mumbled to himself ferociously as he watched the ancient walls crumble. Although the Russian force was huge, only a small detachment had been designated to storm the breach. Pyotr leaned forward on his horse casually as breach after breach opened, caring naught for the history and culture that fell with the walls.

His men had occupied most of the city already, protected as little as it was. Only the palace remained and, after around a week, Pyotr decided that it was time to test the garrison. His lifeguards were first through the breach, wielding flintlock rifles, with bayonets attached of course, and flintlock pistols. His Line infantry were only had the rifles, but they were still better armed than the rabble present in the city. It did not take long before Azabs began pouring out of the palace grounds, with the Russians unable to close up every breach before entering. However, most of those that escaped the initial slaughter were quickly cut down by the Russian cavalry stationed around the city.

Losses

Russia:

650 Lifeguards
1,000 Line Infantry

Ottoman Empire:
5,000 Azabs

The battle was an easy win for the Tsar. Not all is good news though, as word reaches him from his scouts that the Sultan himself leads his armies South. Should Pyotr be careless, he may end up trapped in the Balkans, far from relief.

Last Edit: Oct 20, 2016 22:31:36 GMT by The Viceroy (AdminM)

Pyotr Alekseevich Leviathan Posts: 240	Let's Split! Oct 20, 2016 22:41:34 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pyotr Alekseevich on Oct 20, 2016 22:41:34 GMT After destroying the docks Peter departs. He sets out on the southern road along the coast.
	"I say we meet the Federal invaders on the outer verges of just and right defence and raise at once the black flags! No quarter for the invader of our homes and fire sides!" - General Stonewall Jackson

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