Altdorf Skirmish 1917

The Battle of Altdorf, also known as the Skirmish of Altdorf 1917, was a skirmish in the Libertatem Colonial War that occurred on November 15, 1917.

Redanian Company Mercenaries from King Anthony County Isles, Libertatem launched an attack on the city of Altdorf (Imperium) under commands of Lord Bennettski IV.

Tensions in Libertatem were raised in April 1917 roughly at the same time that the hostilities from the Redanians broke out to continents neighboring Altdorf. Lord Bennettski IV laid claim to the city of Altdorf, stating that the current Lordship was false. Raising an army, he set a war path for the city of Altdorf with hopes to capture the city and remove the current leadership to place himself as the ruler.

The Redanian siege was spoiled when Lord Bennettski IV's inexperienced militiamen opened fire too early. Altdorfs Imperium Army's disciplined regulars returned fire, moving through the woods to flush out the Redanians. The Redanian's scattered, and in the ensuing chase, Lord Bennettski IV was captured by one of his former slaves. His General Staff was able to escape the battle, but was captured a few days later. In total, 789 Redanians were captured and 78 were killed; one Altdorf Imperium soldier suffered a single minor wound.