Eastern Threat...
July 1805
As the weather warmed up so did relations as the British Empire strengthened their bond with the Prussians, requesting Prussia join the war against Spain which was duly accepted. Further diplomatic improvements saw Sweden break its ties with the Austrians to side with Prussia, a much needed boost.
However with the good, came the bad and notably the movement of a Russian force toward Konigsberg. The Prussians had anticipated such an advance and placed 2 well equipped armies outside the city, so when the Russians marched in, the Prussians got ready for another conflict and another new front in the ongoing war in Europe.
Once again the Prussians found themselves slightly outnumbered as Nicolai Wowk could count on 4000 men for his assault. Generals Braun and Von Blaucher would be tasked with the Prussian defence, for General Braun his task was to hold off the initial Russian advance, whilst Von Blaucher arrived with reinforcements.
With artillery lacking on both sides, the Russians would move in en masse. First cavalry, then musket, their relentless push for a quick victory left General Braun with little time to think. The fighting encompassed the woodland copse and churchyards and although the Prussians held strong initially, they would have to fall back and concede land whilst they waited for Von Blaucher.
For all their extra numbers, the Russians failed to count on the Prussian spirit, something the attacking force lacked. Bouyed on by the arrival of Von Blaucher, the Prussians fought on, picking their fights and winning skirmishes. The Russians pushed again, but when their cavalry failed to make a dent in the Prussian line, their hope faded.
Muskets would scar the air, but with his army dwindling in front of his own eyes, the Russian General would withdraw his men before they were routed, living to fight another day. The Prussians made the most of the Russian retreat, killing and capturing as many as they could. Konigsberg had been saved, Prussia now had another front to fight on....
Note
July 1805 - Prussia defeat Russia in Battle of Kongisberg