When was it published?

February 12, 1762 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 12, 1762

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Schenckendorff, General Platen, General Berg, Count Romanzow

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prussian Troops, Russian Retreat, Stargard March, Colberg Defense, General Platen

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Prussian troops under Generals Schenckendorff and Platen joined near Alternwalde and marched on Stargard, prompting Russian General Berg to retreat hastily toward Count Romanzow's army. Platen advanced near Colberg to attempt relieving the town, which continues to defend against the enemy.

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Franckfort on the Oder, Nov. 16. The Corps of Prussian Troops under the Orders of General Schenckendorff, having been joined near Alternwalde by that of General Platen, the latter immediately marched towards Stargard, with a View of dislodging from thence the Corps of Russians commanded by General Berg; but this last did not think it proper to wait for him, and therefore retreated at his Approach in Haste towards the Army of Count Romanzow. It is pretended that M. Platen is since advanced very near Colberg: Thus in all Appearance he will make Some new Attempt to oblige the Enemy to withdraw from before that Place, which still continues to make a good Defence.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Prussian Troops Russian Retreat Stargard March Colberg Defense General Platen

What entities or persons were involved?

General Schenckendorff General Platen General Berg Count Romanzow

Where did it happen?

Stargard

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Stargard

Event Date

Nov. 16

Key Persons

General Schenckendorff General Platen General Berg Count Romanzow

Outcome

russian corps retreated toward count romanzow's army; colberg continues to make a good defense.

Event Details

The Corps of Prussian Troops under General Schenckendorff joined near Alternwalde by that of General Platen, who marched towards Stargard to dislodge the Russian corps commanded by General Berg. Berg retreated hastily toward the Army of Count Romanzow upon Platen's approach. Platen has since advanced very near Colberg to oblige the enemy to withdraw from before that place.