ABOUT US
The Nr.21 is based upon a simple goal of being the best with intiatves of the principle of a regiment based off the melee aspect with this aspect our goal can be reached with the skill in the regiment being the main only recruitment policy and requirment Simply put, all members of the Unit are expected to be able to melee properly in this regiment and do the right thing or make the right decisions, not because its easy, but because its ethically and morally correct regardless of the outcome or results, therefore we also strive our discipline well and want to create long lasting friendships in the community while withstanding a good reputation and treating the community with the best respect possible.
Do the right thing every time.
Be the best you can be.
RANKING STRUCTURE
Offiziere
Oberlieutenant - OLt
Fähnrich - Fahn
| Unteroffiziere
Feldwebel - Fw
Korporal - Kpl
| Enlisted
Guard - Grd
Ober-Gefreyter - OGefr
Gefreyter - Gefr
Soldat - Sdt
Rekrut - Rkt
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HISTORY
Perhaps the most important of the reforms carried out by Archduke Charles was the new Prinz Rohan-Reglemet. It aimed to humanize discipline and raise troop morale by better treatment. It sharply condemned brutality. The introduction of the code was accompanied by a shortened term or conscription. (Rothenberg - "The Emperor's Last Victory" p 46) The enlistments were 6 years for infantrymen and 10 for cavalrymen. According to John Stallaert "Training was inconsistent; whereas the regulars were well-disciplined, numbers of untrained men were often present in units enlarged to wartime establishment, and the usual parsimony hindered practice. For example, in 1805 Archduke Ferdinand reported, "Since many of the newly-arrived troops have still to be trained in musketry, I approve the issue of six live rounds to be fired by every such man"! Though an isolated case, the evidence of an exercise before the Emperor at Minkendorf, in which cavalry and grenadiers actually began to fight each other, leaving 3 dead and 60 wounded, does not reflect well either upon the central command nor upon methods of training ! "
The Austrian troops were well supplied and equipped. Every soldier carried a fur-covered leather back-pack called Tornister. There was 1 tent for every 5 men, 1 wagon for each company, 4-6 carts and wagons and 30 packhorses with ammunition (on average 36 rounds for every soldier) for every battalion of 6 companies. Officers were also allowed individual packhorses. The senior officers and generals however brought excessive baggage, numerous carts and horses. It slowed down movements of the army. In 1809 regiment of infantry had 26 packhorses, while Grenzer regiment only 7. The Jäger battalion had 12 and cavalry regiment none. The supplies for infantry regiment were carried on 13 wagons (4 horses each) and 26 pack animals.
As an army the Austrians lost more battles than won. In general the bigger was the tactical unit the greater chance was for the French to win. French army, corps and even division was better trained in large scale maneuvers and had more battle experience than the Austrian army and corps. The individual Austrian line regiments however were reliable and some fought with great tenacity and bravery. The individual Austrian soldier was well trained and far more disciplined than the Frenchman. There is much exagerration about the "poor Austrians". The white-coats enjoyed many successes on regimental level (but less on brigade and divisional levels)
Reputation
The grenadiers were elite troops and most often were kept in reserve. They were used in decisive moments as a breakthrough force or to stabilize the wavering line. The grenadiers used bayonets on every possible occassion. In 1807 was issued order forbiding them to fight as skirmishers. I don't know how long this order was obeyed.
The Hungarian grenadiers were considered as being good fighters and is not surprising that they gripped the enemy imagination. Often a defeated party of Austrian infantry was likely to be reported as battalions of those mustachioed Hungarians. For example, in the official report after the battle of Engen (May 1800) the French claimed to have pushed 8 battalions of the Hungarians out of a wood, although there was none. General Kellerman claimed to have captured 6.000 Hungarian grenadiers at Marengo, yet there were at most 3.000 in the last phase and none were Hungarian.
In 1809 at Aspern-Essling Napoleon ordered Young Guard to recapture the village of Essling. Everybody knew what to expect as there were several battalions of Austrian grenadiers. The Guard Tirailleurs "stopped the advance of Austrian grenadiers" but their own impetus was also stalled. Napoleon supported the tirailleurs with Guard Fusiliers. Together they pushed the grenadiers out of village. The Guard however paid a heavy price, Generals Mouton, Gros and Curial were wounded. Approx. 25 % of rank and file were either killed or wounded. Such casualties had been enough to fill all their ambulances. The Young Guard was so enraged at the heavy losses that they bayoneted the wounded grenadiers.Uniforms
The Austrian infantrymen wore one of the simplest uniforms in Europe. They were however well made and elegant. The Austrian and British coats were one of the best targets for enemy marksmen as white and red are the most visible colors from the distance. "White stood out in the field, when one of the functions was to make a good show. In the course of time coats of blue faded badly, those of pike gray turned a dirty ashen color, and those of green assumed a tinge of yellow, while repairs were all too evident on dyed coats of any kind, and added to a general look of shabbiness. Coats of white, on the other hand, could always be worked up with chalk to make them look 'new and brilliant." SCHEDULE
Monday -Dedicated 1 v 1 day at 8PM EST
Tuesday - Dedicated 1 v 1 day at 8PM EST
Wednesday -Dedicated 1 v 1 day at 8PM EST
Thursday - Dedicated 1 v 1 day at 8PM EST
Friday - Dedicated 1 v 1 day at 8PM EST
Saturday - Dedicated 1 v 1 day at 8PM EST
Sunday - Dedicated 1 v 1 day at 8PM EST
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Record: 2-0-0
Nr.21 7 - 3 71st
Nr.21 6 - 5 45eme
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