A Grand Tour in war times

Hi all,

I've just posted this practical question at TMP: http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=211002. It is referred to a signified character's journey from Barcelona to Vienna in really troubled times. Please would anyone help me in this matter?

Lots of thanks!!
Lluís
(http://what-if-catalonia.blogspot.com/)

King Joseph of Sicily awarded Cross of Flatsburg

Minister of State Ferdinand von Adlerzwillinge announces that Furstin Maria Athena has honored King Joseph with the Cross of Flatsburg.  The Council of the Schwabian League has unanimously approved the diplomatic recognition of the Kingdom of Sicily and wishes King Joseph success in his efforts to secure their independence

Commissioning of new award for Katzenstein

The above award is submitted for good King Yurtle of Katzenstein's consideration, submitted by the President of the Reich Duchy of Beerstein College of Honors.

Commissioning a national medal

King Yurtle of Katzenstein is looking for an artist to create a new national medal of valor to be bestowed on his whim.


The artist will be given an honorary seat on the Whoville Town Council, and a choice of Thing One or Thing Two.
All applicants can inquire by comment at:

http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=527386824814889904

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I am looking for someone to create a picture of a medal as I have seen on the E v E blog. Have your imagi-nation covered in glory by submitting your design.
Regards.
Tim

Wo Ist Der Artur Von Frankzonia?

Date: 13 October 1760/2010
Location: Hillside Outside Frankfurt Am Main
Situation: Luncheon For Two Gallian Officers
For A Better View And To See Lunch, Double Click Images
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On a hilltop outside Frankfurt Am Main Lieutenant Général Armentieres (left) and l'Intendat l'Comte de Bastille are about to enjoy luncheon.

Armentieres: "The Frankzonians know how to prepare a heavy luncheon, do they not?"

Bastille: "Oui. That Hurtshog! His people try very hard."

Armentieres: "Are you softening about the Frankzonians?"

Bastille: "After three years at this post, though combustible to be sure, with confusions a plenty, we are still here. Plus, the battle in which you assisted Der Hurtshog on 22 June this year reduced the turbulence in my thoughts - almost entirely."

Armentieres: "I found him a like-able German. It would be good to see him again."

Bastille: "Oui. Where is he these days?"

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Arthur?

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Marches - Campaign Applications

My dear friends,

Might I draw your attention to this latest posting from our comrade Timurilank:

Marches - Campaign Applications

Your obedient servant,

Seamus Campbell, Major General of the Markgraf of Carpania and late of His Britannian Majesty's Highlanders

An upset in the siege of Dolfstein

Your Highnesses of the States General

I wish to report a minor irritation during the siege of Dolfstein in Frankenberg. Although the campaign goes well a recent raid by the enemy has somewhat disrupted us. A supply convoy escorted by our Danish contingent was surprised and overwhelmed by a superior force of the enemy. This act was somewhat knavish, and this is reinforced by the enemy's use of a horde of barbaric Hussars to lead the attack.

Despite the valiant efforts of our troops the local commanders, Graf von Altefish, General van Klogg and General von Hinder-Entz, the supply train was captured and carried off in its entirety. Amongst the wagons was the paychest for the English troops. I have had the other paychests divided equally in order to make sure that all of our men have some sustenance, but the grumblings have not aided morale during this drawn out siege. I have confidence that Dolfstein will soon fall, however, and this will be a much needed fillip to us all.

Until then, Highnesses, I am your most loyal and obedient servant,

Field Marshal of the Allied Forces operating in Frankenberg,

Graf W. von Pritzwalk

P.S. Another paychest would be appreciated...

http://frolicsinfrankenberg.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/the-nacht-reitar-strikes/

A diplomacy battle, imminent

Yesterday morning (ehem... that is, on 6^th August 1713...), a Spanish/Hispannic war galley carried in Monte-Cristo the renowned Philip V's legate Marquis de Ordoño, with the expectable mission to counter the diplomatic efforts of the Catalan/Galatan legacy currently seeking supports to their agonic struggle against the Two Crowns. As a matter of fact, Don García Manuel de Cotes y Ormaza, Marquis of Ordoño and General Comissary of the Croisade (sic) is one of the most renowned legates in service of Philip V, well-known for his stubborn dealing positions during the Utrecht Treaty deliberations.

Some concern has spread in the offices of the Monte-Cristan Bureau de la Sûreté Nationale when, as a result of their discreet inquiries, it has been known the galley also carried a whole company of heavily armed Royal Walloon Guards; no one doubts the Hispannic expedition would never be fool enough to dare taking any war action inside Monte-Cristan soil, but the purpose why so many elite soldiers are accompanying the Marquis de Ordoño remains nevertheless as an intriguing mystery. Just for caution, Sous-lieutenante Claire Baizanville has discretely reinforced the security devices around the Catalan/Galatan Legate, Marquis of Vilana.

Please read the chronicle, if interested, at The Galley (and please accept my apologies for my so rude English). No necessary to assert any kind of diplomatic intervention would be warmly welcome :S

10,000 hits achieved today!

All of Beerstein is grateful to our supporters for achieving 10,000 hits.

Reich Duchy of Beerstein's mounted band prepares to celebrate 10,000 hits

The newly commissioned Reich Duchy of Beerstein's mounted band prepares to celebrate 10,000 hits on the Reich Duke's site. A national day of Thanksgiving is being planned to commemorate the occasion. Who will put Beerstein over the top?

New augmentees arrive for the Austrians

Der Alte Fritz sends reinforcements to Reich Duke Wilhelm's Austrian allies.

Listing the Galatan Army

Hi all,

I've just completed a fully illustrated listing on the Cavalry and Infantry units of the Late WSS Catalan/Galatan Army. This includes not only coloured templates picked up from the huge collection at "Not By Appointment", but also photos of the 15mm regiments I'm currently building too.

You can take a glance, if desired, at: http://what-if-catalonia.blogspot.com/p/army-of-galatea.html.

Dragoons, Mountain Fusiliers, Artillery and Militia to follow shortly, hopefully.