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The Schwartzistan Herald · 13 April 1844

The Spring Action at the Drowned Wood

The Reed Line, 13 April 1844

The Spring Action at the Drowned Wood. The 2nd 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 8 in the morning and is given above without alteration. The regiment's depot has been informed. The line holds.

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 2nd Marsh Regiment (combatant); The Reed Line (location).

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

Background

  • 2 September 1842. The Autumn Action at the Ninth Kilometre. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 27 March 1837. The Spring Action at Sentry Pool. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 4 August 1834. The Summer Action at the Third Stake. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 25 May 1826. The Spring Action at the Ninth Kilometre. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Earlier report.
  • 8 March 1826. The Spring Action at Lantern Point. The 2nd 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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