In the autumn of 1657, as a result of the outbreak of the Swedish-Danish war, at the Polish court came into being an idea of sending a division to Denmark in order to support the new ally. Stefan Czarniecki, the voivode of Rus, was appointed as its commander. His units inc-

luded mainly veteran regular troops, supported by the provincial forces of the Wielkopolskie voivodeship. The Poles entered the Swedish Pomerania which, practically defenseless, quic-kly succumbed to the forces under Czarniecki. However soldiers of the voivode were unable to reach the Danish Holstein, and lighting fast operation of the Swedes was concluded in Fe-bruary 1658 with a humiliating defeat of Denmark. The only success of Czarniecki’s operation was the plundering of lands under Swedish rule, especially in the area of Stettin.In November 1658 there was another Swedish attack on Denmark and the idea of sending a Polish division into Holstein was revived. Czarniecki marched to Denmark, crossing the lands of the elector of Brandenburg, leading a strong force of about 4500 men. Cooperation with allies – Imperial, Brandenburg and Danish forces – did not go smoothly, soldiers of the voivode also were a burden for the civilian population whom they treated as Lutherans, Germans and Swedes. However the division participated in taking Alsen island, where Polish soldiers gained renown for their quick crossing of the strait. On 23th of December 1658 Czar-niecki’s units took, after a bloody assault, the fortress of Kolding. The division stayed in Den-mark throughout winter of 1658/1659. This led to more conflicts with the allies and pillaging of local population. In spring and summer of 1659 Poles took part in further fighting, however in September Czarniecki took most of his forces back to Poland. He left with his allies only a mixed regiment of about 1000 men, led by Kazimierz Piaseczyński. This unit played an im-portant role in retaking Nyborg from the Swedes, unfortunately colonel Piaseczyński paid for this success with his life. At the end of October 1659 Czarniecki’s division returned to Poland and spent the winter in Warmia and Wielkopolska. Provincial units were sent home and disbanded and several re-gular banners were sent to Ukraine. In February 1660 the division was sent to the Belarusian theatre of operations in order to support Lithuanian forces. But this is a whole new story that will be told in the future…

Stefan Czarniecki’s Division in Denmark (1657-1659)

Michał ‘Kadrinazi’ Paradowski, Rafał Szwelicki

Formation Move Armor Morale Skill Close Combat Shooting Weapon E�ectiveness Range Special Rules

Stefan 20/+20 5 7 5 1 1 Hand weapon 0 CC Commander

Czarniecki

Pistols 0 5 Scarce Ammunition

1. Command Points: 2. Cost: 8

Stefan Czarniecki

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Special rulesStrict

As long as Czarniecki is alive all regiments in his army have their Motivation Level higher by 1 point than normally. If he is killed or runs away (outside the table) their Motivation Level is 1 point lower than normally.

VeteranHe is hard to surprise. If he is the Commander in Chief then he may choose who has the initiative in the first turn. If two or more Commanders in Chief have this ability then it does not work at all.

Excellent Reconnaissance When calculating the number of Reconnaissance Points he may add +2 to this value for every Command Point spent. In such case he starts the game with appropriately less Command Points.

Cruel Even considering the 17th century norms he was an exceptionally cruel man. Many allies disliked him but enemies often feared him. If the commander with this ability is the Comman-der in Chief roll a die before the battle:

1-5: The Terror of his Enemies – As long as Czarniecki is alive all enemy regiments have 1 additional Breaking Point. If he is killed or flees they count as having 1 Breaking Point less.6-9: Disliked – Randomly choose one regiment. Czarniecki treats units from this regiment as Insubordinate. In order to transfer 1 Command Point to the Commander of this regiment he must spend 1 additional Command Point.0: Hated – Two randomly chosen regiments are regarded as Insubordinate towards Czarniecki. In order to transfer 1 Command Point to the Commander of this regiment he must spend 1 additional Command Point.

Special Rules of the Division:Financial Problems (does not apply to allied units)

Once Caught They Were Robbed on the Spot When fighting against Swedes and Muscovites all units have the Robbers rule. Allies have this rule only when fighting against Swedes.

The Horses Were Already Trained for Swimming The following formations in this division have the Swimming rule: pancerni, cossack style cavalry, light banners (Tatars and Wallachians), dragoons

With Carbine and Saber Apart from winged hussars no banner under Czarniecki had any lances or spears. Pancerni and cossack style cavalry in this division cannot be equipped with spears.

NOTE: The division is NOT subject to On Their Own Land Special Rule

Stefan Czarniecki (1599-1665) - one of the most famous Polish officers of the 17th century, spent 40 years in the royal army, passing through various steps of military ca-reer from a cossack style cavalry companion to the Crown (Polish) field hetman. Fierce enemy of the Cossacks, he became famous for his mastery of the hit-and-run tactics during the Swedish “Deluge”. He commanded the Polish division in Denmark and later led the same force against the Muscovites from 1660. Royalist, supporter of strong discipline, which not always won him favor among his soldiers.

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Stefan Czarniecki’s Division in Denmark (1657-1659)Special Rules:

Financial Problems (does not apply to allied units), Once Caught They Were Robbed on the Spot, The Horses Were Already Trained for Swimming, With Carbine and Saber

This regiment must have the maximum number of winged hussar bases available at the given FSP level (historically

there were the following banners: royal, Czarniecki’s and

Myszkowski’s)

Cannot field winged hussars. Regiment can be, without additional point cost, upgraded

to Elite.

May be fielded as a Polish cavalry regiment (no winged hussars) or

light cavalry regiment (up to 2 Wallachian and 2 Tatar banners)

* you may field light banners only if Żegocki’s regiment is not fielded as a light regiment

In September 1659 the Polish division under Stefan Czarniecki was ordered to return from Denmark to Poland. All that was left behind to support Danish, Imperial and Brandenburg allies was an improvised cavalry regiment of about 1000 soldiers, led by colonel Kazimierz

Piaseczyński. On the 14th of November 1659 the allied army of 10 000 men landed on the Fu-nen Island. Near Nyborg the allies were engaged in a battle with 7000 Swedish soldiers. The allied army was victorious and the Polish cavalry was crucial in ensuring victory by success-fully charging the Swedes. Colonel Piaseczyński was killed while leading his force and the Polish troops, infuriated by this loss, mercilessly pursued retreating the Swedes, no prisoners were taken. Once the campaign against Sweden was over, the Polish troops returned to their country and took part in the 1660 campaign again the Muscovites, as part of Czarniecki’s division.

Kazimierz Piaseczyński’s cavalry regiment in Denmark – autumn 1659

Special rules

Once Caught They Were Robbed on the SpotWhen fighting against Swedes all Units in the regiment count as having the Robbers Special Rule.

The Horses Were Already Trained for SwimmingAll formations in the regiment: the officers, cossack style cavalry, Wallachian light cavalry and dragoons are counted as having the Swimming Special Rules

Note: the regiment DOES NOT USE On Their Own Land Special Rule

How to use Piaseczyński’s regiment

The regiment can be used in two ways.

You can field it as a Skirmish Force at the Skirmish Level. If so do not use the Motivation level and Colonel Piaseczyński has Command that can be upgraded to for +1FSP

You may also use the regiment as an additional regiment in a Danish division for the 1658+ period. Treat the regiment as Allies.

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Kazimierz Piaseczyński's cavalry regiment - 1659

+1 FSP for Colonel instead of +1 FSP for Rotamaster +1 FSP for 2 bases of cossack style cavalry From FSP:7 onwards you can field free dragoons' banner, that can have maximum 3 bases If regiment is used as Skirmish than Colonel Piaseczyński have initially Command that for +1FSP can be changed to

NO

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S:Special rules:

Once Caught They Were Robbed on the Spot,The Horses Were Already Trained for Swimming

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