I believe the latter took place in late 1761, i.e., shortly before Elizabeth of Russia died.
The problem is that if it's shortly before Elizabeth dies, then as soon as Peter gets on the throne he will insist on doing the Fritz rescuing, and I can't have that. So Kunersdorf would be better!
Would we also let the Russians do what they miraculously didn't in RL, i.e progress to Berlin and unite with the Swedes there, so Regent!Heinrich has to negotiate a surrender? Or do they still not do that, since Fritz has been captured, and Heinrich still goes for a peace but from a somewhat better position?
Alternatively: how about Hochkirch? That has the advantage that he's battling Austrians, not Russians, and they could have orders for such a scenario that will end up with Fritz in Frankfurt.
Of course, we'd also have to explain why Seydlitz or Ziethen or any of the others don't try a daring rescue as long as Fritz is still nearby.
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Re: Lucchessini, Catt and Fredersdorf, oh, my
Date: 2020-02-28 05:42 pm (UTC)The problem is that if it's shortly before Elizabeth dies, then as soon as Peter gets on the throne he will insist on doing the Fritz rescuing, and I can't have that. So Kunersdorf would be better!
Would we also let the Russians do what they miraculously didn't in RL, i.e progress to Berlin and unite with the Swedes there, so Regent!Heinrich has to negotiate a surrender? Or do they still not do that, since Fritz has been captured, and Heinrich still goes for a peace but from a somewhat better position?
Alternatively: how about Hochkirch? That has the advantage that he's battling Austrians, not Russians, and they could have orders for such a scenario that will end up with Fritz in Frankfurt.
Of course, we'd also have to explain why Seydlitz or Ziethen or any of the others don't try a daring rescue as long as Fritz is still nearby.