Ep. 22: Reinhard and Kircheis arrive at Iserlohn Fortress for the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn

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On 26 September 794 UC, Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis reach Iserlohn Fortress with over 1000 ships. They meet Ulrich Kesler, an agent for Richard von Grimmelshausen. Meanwhile, the Alliance fleet prepares, with the Rosen Ritter targeting Hermann von Lüneburg. Skirmishes occur between October and November 794 UC around the Iserlohn Corridor. Reinhard uses this time to gain acclaim and improve command skills. His heavy losses attract Alliance attention, leading to an entrapment plan by Yang Wen-li. However, the Alliance fails to follow Yang's strategy strictly, allowing Reinhard to escape despite significant losses. On 1 December 794 UC, Alliance forces complete deployment outside the fortress, initiating the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn.