The Schwartzistan Herald · 1 November 1871
The Autumn Action at the Sunk Causeway
The Reed Line, 1 November 1871
From the War Ministry. The Autumn Action at the Sunk Causeway. The 4th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. The Ministry's report is printed as received. The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The regiments remain at their posts. The Ministry states that supplies are moving up the causeway by night as usual and that the garrison at Marschau is at full strength.
Those concerned: The 4th Marsh Regiment (combatant); The Reed Line (location).
The Grand Chancellor, Piet Wendl, was informed at a quarter past 6 and had nothing to add.
Background
- 28 December 1869. The Winter Action at the Reed Gate. The 4th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
- 21 January 1867. The Winter Action at the Long Sedge. The 4th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
- 26 December 1863. The Winter Action at the Eel Cut. The 4th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
- 1 June 1861. The 4th Marsh Regiment is raised at Hollstadt and posted to the Reed Line. Earlier report.
Elsewhere in this issue: The autumn fair opens at Hochstadt. 200 head of cattle change hands.…
The affair is much discussed in the town, and not only there.
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