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The Schwartzistan Herald · 20 December 1821

The Winter Action at Crow Island

The Reed Line, 20 December 1821

The Winter Action at Crow Island. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. The Ministry's dispatch was received at a little after 9 in the morning and is given above without alteration. The regiment's depot has been informed. The line holds.

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 1st Marsh Regiment (combatant); The Reed Line (location).

The Grand Chancellor, Ottmar Oberst, has been informed by the ordinary courier and has made no observation.

Background

  • 26 April 1821. The Spring Action at the Eel Cut. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 19 April 1820. The Spring Action at the Long Sedge. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 4 March 1819. The Spring Action at the Far Stakes. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 17 July 1818. The Summer Action at Crow Island. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 26 May 1817. The Spring Action at the Broken Plank. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.

This journal has the account from more than one hand.

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