Report of Engagement with Enemy Fleet on May 23, 2009.
Changing tactics, the Liberty Navy mounted a surprise attack on Rheinland by attempting to enter through the Bremen System. Alerted by the Battleship Westphalia, two Kriegsmarine Strike Wings under the commands of [RM]Maj.Otto.Gauss and [RM]Maj.Johann.Brunhild were assembled to counter the invading force in the New Hampshire system. Noting the size and strength of the Liberty fleet, Chancellor Rheinhardt ordered [RM]Adm.Viktor.Zirzow to take overall command of the combined battle group.
The following ships were assembled for the attack:
The Rheinland Military and allied vessels displayed bravery, courage, and fierce determination in battle. With the large number of ships and ordinance floating in space, incidents of friendly fire casualties were reported on both sides. After a long and weary battle, the Liberty Navy proved victorious with two RM ships retreating from New Hampshire back to Bremen.