Spring, 1702
The Swedes under Lowenhaupt attack the Danes at Christiana. Lowenhaupt
commands the Swedish 1st Guard, 5th and 8th Infantry Brigades (4 cavalry,
11 infantry). The Danish 3d Infantry Brigade is defending (6 infantry).
Swede victory. Danes lost 2 infantry and retreat to 0506.
The Prussians under Frederick attack the Poles at Posen. Frederick commands
the Prussian 2d Cavalry, 1st, 2d and 3d Infantry Brigades (4 cavalry, 15
infantry). Polish Posen Cavalry (6 feudal cavalry) defends. Prussian victory.
Poles eliminated.
The Russians under Peter attack King Charles of Sweden at Tula. Peter
commands Menshikov, Croy, 1d, 2d Cavalry, Cossacks, 1st, 2d Guards, 1st Infantry,
Moscow Infantry, Moscow Cavalry Brigades (7 cavalry, 1 cossack, 4 guards,
6 infantry, 4 feudal cavalry, 6 feudal infantry). Charles commands Rehnskoljd,
1st, 2d, 3d Cavalry, 1st Dragoons, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th Infantry and 1st Ukranian
Infantry (7 cavalry, 2 dragoons, 13 infantry). Swede victory. Russians
lost 1 cossack, 1 infantry, 2 feudal cavalry, 4 feudal infantry. Swedes
lost 2 cavalry, 2 dragoons, 5 infantry. Russians fall back to Moscow.
The Turk 1st Spahis (4 spahis) and the Austrian 1st Hungarian Cavalry and
4 Austrian Infantry (2 cavalry, 5 infantry) meet at Peterwardein and do battle.
Battle is an Austrian victory. Turks lost 1 spahi and retreat to 0522.
The Austrians lost 1 cavalry and 2 infantry.
Ukrainian Cossacks at 2019.
Swedes capture Vitbetsk.
Turks capture Ekterinoslav and Nemirov.
Swedish troops in Stettin. Prussians in Berlin and Wittenburg. Austrians
in Olmutz and Karlstadt. Poles in Danzig, Warsaw and Krakow. Danish troops
reported at Lubeck.Ottoman troops reported at Belgrade.
Summer, 1702
The Russians under Peter intercept the Swedes under King Charles at 2012.
Peter commands Menshikov, Croy, 1d, 2d Cavalry, Cossacks, 1st, 2d Guards,
1st Infantry, Moscow and Astrakhan Infantry, and Moscow Cavalry Brigades
(7 cavalry, 4 guards, 5 infantry, 2 feudal cavalry, 8 feudal infantry). Charles
commands Rehnskoljd, 1st, 2d, 3d Cavalry, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th Infantry and 1st
Ukranian Infantry (5 cavalry, 8 infantry). Russian victory. Russians play
ROUT event, Charles is captured, Rehnskoljd is killed and the Swede army
is eliminated - captured or killed. The Russians lost 1 infantry, 6 feudal
infantry.
Sweden surrenders to Russia! Under the terms of surrender King Charles
and the 1st Cavalry are repatriated to Sweden with full honors less their
battle standards. Sweden cedes Karelia and Novgorod to Russia, and pays
Russia $22 in reparations. Russia and Sweden have an enforced peace until
Summer 1704.
Ukranian Cossacks skirmish with the Ottoman 3d Janissaries around Nemirov.
No losses.
The Ottoman Fleet (12 galleys)
attacks the Russian Fleet (3 ships, 6 galleys) in the Sea of Azov at the
mouth of the Don River (2124). Russian victory. The Turks lost 5 galleys.
The Russians lost 2 galleys.
The Turks occupy the cities
of Nemirov, Poltava and Kharkov.
Swedish troops are at Christiana, Narva and Stettin. Ukranian troops are
at 2013, Kiev, Czernowitz and 1520.
Russian troops are at 2012 and Azov.
The Danes are at Copenhagen, 0506 and Lubeck.
The Prussians are at Berlin, Posen and Thorn.
The Saxon/Poles are at Warsaw, Danzig, Krakow and Lemberg.
The Austrians are at Olmutz, Peterwardein and Karlstadt.
The Ottomans are at Temesvar, Belgrade and Nemirov.
(The surrender of Sweden does not mean its defeat. Defeating Sweden is
only one of Karl's conditions to achieving victory. So he cannot declare
that he has won. Because of this Sweden has not yet lost. The Swedes have
a serious set back but are still strong and can achieve all of its victory
conditions. Likewise, neither Denmark nor Saxony-Poland can claim victory.
A Swedish Surrender is only one condition they must meet. In particular,
Saxony-Poland cannot claim a victory until he liberates Saxony. As long as
that is in Prussian hands, Saxony-Poland cannot win. Similarly, Denmark must
recapture Norway and has to annex two provinces to win.)
Fall, 1702
Swedish Fleet (32 ships, 12 galleys) attacks the Danish Fleet (22 ships,
4 galleys) at Copenhagen. Swedish victory. Swedes lost 5 galleys.
Danes lost 2 galleys and are driven out of Copenhagen. Danish Fleet
retreats to Lubeck.
Prussian 4th Infantry Brigade (6 infantry) attacks the Poles at Warsaw.
Warsaw is defended by Augustus commanding Lemberg and 4th “Saxon” Cavalry,
4th and 5th “Saxon” Dragoons, 3d and 4th “Saxon” Infantry, the Masovian and
Posen Cavalry and the Masovian Infantry (4 cavalry, 8 dragoons, 8 feudal
cavalry, 11 infantry, 6 feudal infantry). The Prussians retreat after
one round and lose 1 infantry.
Ottoman 6th Janissaries (6 infantry) attack Russia at Taganrog.
Taganrog is defended by the Russian 3rd Infantry (6 infantry). Russian
victory. Turks lost 3 infantry and retreat to 2123.
Ottoman 2nd and 3rd Fleets (8 galleys, 2 transports) attacks the Russian
Fleet (3 ships, 4 galleys) at Azov. Russian victory. Turks lost
2 galleys. Russians lost 1 galley. Ottoman fleet retreats to
Kerch.
Prussia occupies Fraustadt.
Ukranians occupy Vitbesk, Minsk and Pinsk.
Russian troops are at Moscow, Taganrog and Azov.
The Danes are at Copenhagen, 0506 and Lubeck.
The Prussians are at Berlin, Fraustadt and Olmutz.
The Saxon/Poles are at Warsaw, Danzig, Krakow and Lemberg.
The Austrians are at Olmutz, Peterwardein and Karlstadt.
The Ottomans are at Temesvar, Belgrade, Nemirov and Tangarog.
Winter, 1702
Enroute to Thorn Prince Beckendorf of Saxony learned that the Austrian
Christmas celebrations were in high swing and there was no indication of
preparations for the planned attack against the Polish army wintering at
Krakow. On his own initiative, Beckendorf disobeyed the orders of King Frederick
of Prussia and rode south to Olmutz presuming to take command of the allied
army. After an epic ride and winter crossing of the Austrian Alps
in blizzard conditions, Beckendorf arrived safely at the fortress city of
Olumtz. Unbeknownst to Beckendorf, the crafty old campaigner, Starhemberg
was engaged in an elaborate ruse. Exploiting the well known reputation of
the Austrians for partying at the holidays, Starhemberg played it up. Thus
lulling, not only the Poles, but his allies into the belief that the Austrians
were going to pass another winter warm and drunk behind the safety of the
walls of Olmutz. Thus, it was with great surprise that Beckendorf was
greeted not with wine and maidens but with veteran troopers preparing for
a surprise winter march. Fortunately for Beckendorf, it would appear
that Starhemberg is also rather tolerant of energetic young officers and
has welcomed Beckendorf into his staff, giving him an independent command
of the left column marching against Krakow.
On the evening of December 20, 1702, General Starhemberg called the young
Saxon Prince to his headquarters for a final briefing before the army marches
to Poland. On the following morning the army marches east. The
combined armies of Austria and Prussia attack the Poles at Krakow.
The Allied army is under the command of Starhemberg of Austria with Prince
Beckendorf of Saxony. The army consists of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Austrian Cavalry,
1st, 2nd Austrian Infantry, 1st Prussian Cavalry and 3rd Prussian Infantry.
(16 cavalry, 15 infantry.) Krakow is defended by General Lubomirski
commanding the 2nd and 3rd “Polish” Cavalry, and 2nd “Polish” Infantry.
(8 hussars, 4 infantry.) Allied victory. Austria lost 2 infantry.
Poland lost 1 hussar and 2 infantry and retreat to 0717.
The Austro-Prussian Army captures Krakow and Poland is forced to surrender.
The Allies may choose two conditions from List A and one condition from
List B on the Terms and Conditions of Surrender. Terms of surrender:
Poland and Prussia exchange Saxony and West Prussia. Poland cedes
Masovia to Prussia. Poland cedes East and West Galicia to Austria.
Polish 1st Hussar Brigade is given to Austria. Two year enforced
peace is in place between Poland and Saxony, and Prussia and Austria.
The Swedes attack the Danes at Lubeck. Lowenhaupt commands the Swedish
2nd Cavalry, 2nd Dragoons, 6th and 7th Infantry Brigades (4 cavalry, 4 dragoons,
11 infantry). Lubeck is defended by General Gyldenlove commanding
the 1st Cavalry and 2nd Infantry Brigades (4 cavalry, 6 infantry).
Swedish victory. Swedes lost 1 dragoon and 6 infantry. Danes
lost 1 cavalry and 4 infantry. Danes retreat to Hamburg.
Swedish Fleet (21 ships) blockading Copenhagen bombard the city.
Danes lose 3 infantry.
Turks attack the fortress city of Peterwardein. Ottoman army under
Baltaji, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Spahi, and 1st Janissary Brigades (12 cavalry,
6 infantry) attack the city which is defended by the 4th “Austrian” Infantry
(3 infantry). Ottoman victory. Turks lost one infantry.
Austrians eliminated.
The Austrian 1st “Hungarian” Cavalry Brigade seizes Sarajevo.
The Russians after a season culminated by a grand victory over the Swedes
hunker down for the winter. The Tsar has special Christmas Masses
held to celebrate the victory over Sweden, the liberation of territories
taken by Sweden and overall Russian martial success.
Sweden captures Polotsk. Sweden annexes White Russia (Vitbetsk and
Polotsk).
The Norwegian brigade at 0506 disbands after losing all hope of relief
from Copenhagen.
Sweden annexes Norway (Christiana).
Poland seizes Pernau.
Mecklenburg (Lubeck) is returned to Swedish control.
Ukranian Cossacks seize Gomel. Ukraine annexes Polesia (Minsk, Pinsk
and Gomel).
Ukranian Cossacks seize Vilna.
There is rebellion in Brest-Litvosk against Polish rule. One rebel
infantry brigade is formed under the control of Prussia.
Prussia annexes Posen (Posen, Faustadt and Thorn).
Austria annexes Bosnia (Sarajevo).
The Turks seize Ekterinoslav and annex Zaporogia (Ekterinoslav and Kharkov).
Podolia is annexed by the Ottoman Empire (Nemirov).
The Austrians are at Olmutz, Pest and Karlstadt.
The Danes are at Copenhagen, fleet at Lubeck.
The Prussians are at Berlin, Thorn, Posen, Fraustadt and Olmutz.
Russian troops are at Moscow, Taganrog and Azov.
The Saxon/Poles are at Warsaw, Danzig, 0717, Pernau, Kovno and Lemberg.
The Ottomans are at Temesvar, Peterwardein, Belgrade, Ekterinoslav, Kharkov,
Nemirov.
1702 - War of Spanish Succession. Campaigning in 1702 started with
a raid by Eugene which resulted in victory at the battle of Cremona (1 February),
capturing Villeroi, who was replaced by Marshal Louis Joseph, duke of Vendome.
They fought one battle (Luzzara, 15 August 1702), a draw, but otherwise the
focus was elsewhere. On 15 May 1702, England declared war, and sent
John Churchill, earl of Marlborough
to Holland, where he commanded a 50,000 strong allied English and Dutch
army, but despite much campaigning in June and July was frequently frustrated
in his attempts to force battle by the Dutch government. In September and
October he moved on to the Rhone and Meuse, where he was finally allowed to
take action, and captured a series of fortresses, becoming Duke of Marlborough
as a result. The third area of campaigning in 1702 saw an Imperial threat
to Alsace, led by Prince Louis of Baden, who crossed the Rhine and from 29
July 12 September besieged Landau, before preparing to move into Alsace. However,
in September Bavaria joined the war on the French side, and Prince Louis
was forced back into Germany, chased by a French army which defeated him
at the Battle of Friedlingen (14 October 1702). The year also saw the first
allied action in Spain, a failed allied attack on Cadiz (August-September)
by 50 ships and 15,000 men, commanded by Admiral Sir George Rooke. The attack
was crippled by mismanagement, but Rooke partly made up for this in the Action
at Vigo Bay (12 October 1702), where he captured the Spanish treasure fleet,
capturing £2 million.