Spring, 1701
The Russians under Menshikov execute a pinning attack against the Swedes
under Rhenskojld and Stenbock at Novgorod. A second Russian army under Peter
and Croy marches from Moscow to Novgorod and attacks the Swedes. The
Russian Army consists of Peter, Menshikov, Croy, the 1st Cavalry, 1st, 2d
Dragoons, 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th Infantry, Moscow Feudal Cavalry and Infantry
Brigades (4 cavalry, 6 dragoons, 12 infantry, 4 Feudal Cavalry, 6 Feudal
Infantry). The Swedish Army consists of Rhenskojld, Stenbock, 2d, 3d Cavalry,
1st, 2d Dragoons, 2d Guards, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th Infantry Brigades (8 Cavalry,
6 Dragoons, 4 Guards, 20 Infantry). Battle is a Swedish Victory. Russians
lost 2 cavalry, 4 dragoons, 8 infantry, 2 feudal cavalry, 2 feudal infantry,
and Peter Menshikov and Croy each lose 1 step from their combat strength.
The Swedes lost 2 Dragoons, 1 Guard and 4 Infantry.
Sweden under Charles captures Tula.
Swedish troops reported at Stettin.
Prussian troops reported at Berlin and Colberg.
Poles recapture Vitbetsk.
Russians capture Pskov.
In February 1710, Phillop of Anjou, yet 17 years old, entered a cheering
Madrid and was crowned King Filipe V. While young King Filipe established
himself in Madrid, a coalition was formed by Austria, the United Kingdom,
the Dutch Republic, and, passively, by Portugal. France and Bourbon Spain
were allied with Bavaria, Cologne and Savoy.
The first military action of the war was the French occupation of the
Spanish Netherlands (March 1701). This triggered preparation for war in England,
Holland and Austria.
Summer, 1701
Ukrainian Army (4 infantry) attacks the Russian army under Tzar Peter with
Menshikov, Croy, the 1st Cavalry, 1st, 2d Dragoons, 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th Infantry,
Moscow Feudal Cavalry and Infantry Brigades (4 cavalry, 3 dragoons, 4 infantry,
2 Feudal Cavalry, 4 Feudal Infantry) encamped at 1911. Russian victory.
Ukrainians lost 2 infantry.
Swedish Army under Rehnskojld with Stenbock, 2d, 3d Cavalry, 1st, 2d Dragoons,
2d Guards, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th Infantry Brigades (8 Cavalry, 4 Dragoons, 3 Guards,
16 Infantry) moves out of Novgorod following 1811-1912-2012 and attacks Moscow.
Moscow is defended by the 1st Guard Brigade (4 guard infantry). Swedish
victory. Russians lost 2 guards and retreat to 2211. Swedes lost 1 infantry.
Sweden captures Moscow. Swedes capture the Russian treasury of $44.
Russian 2d Guard Brigade attacks the Swedes under Charles commanding the
1st Cavalry and 1st Infantry Brigades (4 Cavalry, 6 Infantry) between Moscow
and Tula. Swedish victory. Russians lost 2 guards and retreat to 2212.
Swedes lost 1 infantry.
Swedish 1st and 3d Fleets (10 ships, 12 galleys) attack the Danish 1st,
2d, 3d and 4th Fleets (19 ships, 5 galleys, 6 transports) at Copenhagen.
Danish victory. Swedes lost 2 ships and 2 galleys. Danes lost 1 ship and
1 galley. Swedes retreat to Malmo.
Austrian army invades Lombardy, with the objective of conquering Milan. Spain
defended her possessions in Italy, but the Anglo-Dutch fleet harassed her
communications with Spain.
Fall, 1701
Russian and Polish Armies attack the Swedes at Moscow. Russian Army under
Peter commanding Menshikov, Croy, the 1st & 2d Cavalry, 1st, 2d Dragoons,
1st, 2d, 3d and 4th Infantry, Moscow Feudal Cavalry and Infantry Brigades
(8 cavalry, 3 dragoons, 4 infantry, 2 Feudal Cavalry, 4 Feudal Infantry).
Polish Army under Leszczynski commanding Masovian & Polesian Feudal
Cavalry, and Masovian, Lithuanian & Russian Feudal Infantry Brigades
(8 feudal cavalry, 24 feudal infantry). Swedish Army under Rehnskojld commanding
2d, 3d Cavalry, 1st Dragoons, 2d Guards, 2d, 3d, 5th Infantry Brigades (8
Cavalry, 4 Dragoons, 3 Guards, 11 Infantry). Russian and Polish victory.
Russians lost 1 feudal infantry. Poles lost 3 feudal infantry. Swedes lost
4 cavalry, 2 dragoons, 2 guards and 6 infantry and retreat to Tula.
Tzar Peter liberates his capital of Moscow.
Prussia invades Saxony! Prussian troops enter and occupy Wittenburg, Liepzig
and Dresden.
Austria invades West Galicia (Poland) and seizes the city of Lublin. Austrian
General Starhemburg commanding the 1st Cavalry, 1st and 3d Infantry Brigades
(4 cavalry, 10 infantry) attack the Polish 7th Guards Brigade (2 guards).
Austrians lost 1 infantry. Poles were eliminated.
Winter, 1701
Sweden, King Charles commanding attacks the Russians at Moscow, Tsar Peter
defending. Under Charles are Rehnskojld and Stenbock, 1st, 2d, 3d Cavalry,
2d Dragoons, 2d Guards, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th Infantry Brigades, and the 1st Ukrainian
Infantry Brigade (8 Cavalry, 3 Dragoons, 1 Guard, 15 Infantry). Under Peter
are Menshikov, Croy, and Lesczynski, 1st, 2d Cavalry, 1st Dragoons, 1st,
2d Guards, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th Infantry Brigades and the 2d Polish Guard
Brigade, and the 1st Cossacks (8 cavalry, 2 dragoons, 8 guards, 8 infantry,
1 cossack). Battle is a draw and the Swedes are repulsed at the gates of
Moscow. Russians lost 1 cavalry, 1 dragoon and 2 infantry. Swedes lost
1 cavalry, 2 dragoons, 2 infantry, and 1 Ukrainian Infantry. Swedes retreat
to Tula.
The Polish 1st Cavalry and 1st Infantry Brigades (4 hussars, 6 infantry)
attack the Austrian 3d Infantry Brigade (4 infantry) at Lublin. Polish victory.
Austrians eliminated.
Prussia, 1st Cavalry and 4th Infantry Brigades (4 cavalry, 6 infantry),
attacks Warsaw. Warsaw is defended by the Augustus commanding Flemming and
the Saxon 1st Cavalry, 1st Dragoons, 1st & 2d Infantry Brigades (4 cavalry,
4 dragoons, 12 infantry). Battle is a Saxon victory. Prussians lost 1 cavalry
and 1 infantry, and retreat to Thorn. Saxons lost 1 infantry.
Austria attacks Krakow with Starhemberg commanding the 1st & 2d Austrian
Cavalry, and 1st Austrian Infantry Brigades (8 cavalry, 5 infantry). Krakow
is defended by Lubomirski commanding the 2d, 3d Polish Cavalry and 2d Polish
Infantry Brigades (8 hussars, 6 infantry). Polish victory. Austrians lost
1 cavalry and 2 infantry. Poles lost 1 hussar and 2 infantry. Austrians
retreat to Olmutz.
Poland has occupied Pernau.
Sweden annexes Novgorod.
Prussia annexes Saxony as a minor power and installs a puppet king.
Prussia plays "Fimbulwinter" Event - all brigades not in winter quarters
are eliminated. Russian 2d Dragoon and 1st-3d Infantry Brigades are out
of supply at Moscow and eliminated.
Sweden plays "Relief Column" Event - Swedish Army under Charles at Tula
is kept in supply.
Austrian troops reported in Olmutz and Karlstadt. Danish troops reported
at Lubeck. Prussian troops reported at Berlin, Thorn and Wittenburg. Russian
troops reported at Moscow. Saxon/Polish troops reported at Posen, Warsaw,
Krakow, Moscow and Danzig. Swedes reported at Tula and Stettin. Ottoman
troops reported at Belgrade.
1701 - War of Spanish Succession. The first military action of
the war was the French occupation of the Spanish Netherlands (March 1701).
This triggered preparation for war in England, Holland and Austria. The French
marched a large army under Marshal Nicholas de Catinat to Rivoli, where he
hoped to stop the Austrian army under Prince Eugene of Savoy from entering
Italy. However, Eugene was able to slip past the French, and entered Italy
on 28 May 1701 forcing the French into retreat, and eventually out maneuvering
them. The French responded by replacing Catinat with Marshal duke Francois
de Villeroi, who then launched an unsuccessful attack on Prince Eugene's
fortified position (Battle of Chiari, 1 September 1701). On 7 September 1701,
the anti-French nations formed the Grand Alliance, formalising their alliance.
The initial members of the Alliance were England, Holland, Austria, Prussia
and most of Germany, later joined by Portugal, and by Savoy. French allies
were Savoy (briefly), Mantua, Cologne and eventually Bavaria.