Saturday 7 May 2022

Die Todten reiten schnell

What battle am I thinking of playing next? The clue is on the title. I’ll be mightily impressed if you get it.

Amtmann (Andre) might get it.

The prize will either be a guide to the ECW or AWI. Your choice. You have to be quick though. I hope to play the game tomorrow.

7 comments:

  1. The ‘66 World Cup final?

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  2. Not much of a clue, for sure. Given the reference, put me down for an obscure battle. How about battle of Zsibo 1705?

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  3. A nice teaser! Well, I admit to cheating by putting the title into a well-known search engine, giving this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenore_(ballad) - see the 'synopsis' section. So, is it Prague?
    I will also admit my first thought was actaully of 80s German punk band 'Die Toten Hosen' ( Dead Trousers'? ) - surely one of the finest rock band names?

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    1. Well that was easy 😆. Well done David. ECW or AWI?
      I came across the poem, or a reference to it in the Wiki entry on Prague. I was led there by the Wars of Louis Quatorze the other day.
      The hard part is going to be deciding on the scenario. At what point do I start the clock on the battle?

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  4. Without checking, my high school German suggest "The dead ride quickly" ?? Look forward to seeing the game!

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  5. Hope the game went well!
    Best Iain

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