After the planned invasion of Vaneria was preempted by a counter-invasion of Odessinau, the rebuff did not discourage the alliance of Odessinau and Latveria from planning new mischief. King Alfred of Latveria invited King Alaniz of Odessinau to his dreary capital of Krakow for planning in a cold February.
In the end it was decided that Odessinau would provide the bulk of the forces for what was optimistically labeled the “Hammer Blow.” Latveria would add supporting elements and would put as much of it’s army in the field as was judged safe. Neighboring recent enemies Litharus and Rondovia were judged to likely remain in camp, providing only limited logistical support to their distant neighbors. But it is written that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, so who could predict the future?
The plan called for a strike force to move in secret on the Vanerian city of Proskurov, which sits astride the Buh River in the Ukraine. Projections by engineers and senior staff suggested that it would take 30 days to dig the parallels, set the siege gun positions and open a functional breach in the walls. During that time the plan was that Latveria would tie up the bulk of the available Vanerian army. Naturally, any delays would increase the chance of a relief force intervening. Once there was a practical breach the city would be summoned to surrender, of failing that, to be stormed and sacked. Field Marshal Ivan Oleksander of Odessinau will act as overall commander of the besieging and immediate covering force with Princess Victoria von Dhoom of Latveria getting her first semi independent command.
A transcript of the court proceedings when Jaan Abdul-Jaleel Yaman, Sovereign of Two Continents, was informed of the movement of the Axis forces:
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| From a palace painting. |
In the end it was decided that Odessinau would provide the bulk of the forces for what was optimistically labeled the “Hammer Blow.” Latveria would add supporting elements and would put as much of it’s army in the field as was judged safe. Neighboring recent enemies Litharus and Rondovia were judged to likely remain in camp, providing only limited logistical support to their distant neighbors. But it is written that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, so who could predict the future?
The plan called for a strike force to move in secret on the Vanerian city of Proskurov, which sits astride the Buh River in the Ukraine. Projections by engineers and senior staff suggested that it would take 30 days to dig the parallels, set the siege gun positions and open a functional breach in the walls. During that time the plan was that Latveria would tie up the bulk of the available Vanerian army. Naturally, any delays would increase the chance of a relief force intervening. Once there was a practical breach the city would be summoned to surrender, of failing that, to be stormed and sacked. Field Marshal Ivan Oleksander of Odessinau will act as overall commander of the besieging and immediate covering force with Princess Victoria von Dhoom of Latveria getting her first semi independent command.
Proskurov’s defenses had been upgraded during the Vanerian
occupation from the 17th century Vauban style fortress to include
outer works and an improved citadel to anchor the fort on the more vulnerable side
facing Odessenau. The Gammon Ravelin in
particular will have to be dealt with before a proper siege can begin.
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| A peaceful winter in Proskurov. (Now known as Khmelnytskyi) |
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| The Gammon Ravelin |
“The very firmament will tremble beneath the multitude of hooves and boots that shall respond with such overwhelming force that the only recourse these foreign invaders will have is total capitulation to The Khan of Two Seas.
The hand of Venaria lies lightly upon the land of compliant vassals. The hobnailed boot will be driven through the throat of all rebels.”
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