The Herald of Pyrus 08.11.1750

The fourth-second edition of the The Herald of Pyrus published on the 8th November 1750.
== Battle Reports ==
=== The Battle of Dantalor: 4th November 1750 ===
The battle was fought at the map coordinates of N:11. The forces of the third division of the first army of Pyrus engaged the second division of the first army of Anzio. The Pyrusian force engaged the Anzian force by attacking their flank. The Anzians did however have time to deploy about one half of their force to meet the oncoming Pyrusian. There were a few hours when neither side would or could advance at their foe. However, the Pyrusian 1st and 2nd Dragoons had notable success against the Anzian Lancers. The Pyrusian Artillery opened up on the Anzians. The Pyrusians started an advance on their right wing with the 11th and 12th Foot Musketeers. However these were disastrously driven back and the 11th foot routed from the field. However with new reserves arriving the Anzian force was looking weak. The 1st (Royal King's Own Lifeguard) Lancers (Light) charged a grand battery of 75 guns unlimbered on the road [which was] decimating the 13th Foot (King's Own) Rifles. This charge was spectacular but only succeeded at driving the artillery away. The cavalry which had early success was now driven back, but they reorganised and when a second charge came in the Anzian Lancers were dreadfully done by and the Army Commander Lomin Alda was captured but after the battle released. At this point the leaderless Anzian force withdrew taking significant casualties. This battle was only just won as a few more casualties and the Pyrusian may have had to withdraw. However the Gods blessed them and the battle was won.
==== Forces Involved: Pyrusian ====
*9th Foot Musketeers
*10th Foot Musketeers
*11th Foot Musketeers
*12th Foot Musketeers
*13th (King's Own) Rifles
*1st Dragoons
*2nd Dragoons
*1st (Royal King's Own Lifeguard) Lancers (Light)
*1st Artillery
*2nd Artillery
==== Forces Involved: Anzians ====
*2 Foot Regiments of Musketeers
*1 Foot Regiment of Guards
*2 Lancer Regiments
*5 Horse Artillery Batteries
There is limited information available about the Anzian Force at this battle
=== Siege of Dantalor: 7th November 1750 ===
Following their success at the Battle of Dantalor, the 3rd Division invested the conurbation of Dantalor. The initial assault was repulsed with some losses. Dantalor remains besieged.
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