The Schwartzistan Herald · 19 June 1812
The Battle of the Reed Line
The Reed Line, 19 June 1812
From the War Ministry. The Battle of the Reed Line. The regiment holds its position through a night of fog and gunfire. 214 men are lost to enemy action. No enemy is taken. The Ministry's report is printed as received. The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Minister of War will make the customary statement to the Assembly. The names will be read with the year's roll.
Those concerned: The 1st Marsh Regiment (combatant).
The Grand Chancellor, Josef Ort, has caused no notice to be issued.
Background
- 30 September 1811. The 1st Marsh Regiment completes the Reed Line, a twelve-kilometre causeway of planks and stakes pushed into the eastern marshes. It is declared the front. Earlier report.
Elsewhere in this issue: The summer fair opens at Ostrabruck. 500 head of cattle change…
This journal has the account from more than one hand.