A large Austrian force, seeking a breakthrough near Minden, has marched on the key landmark of Steinbruch Heights. A smaller, hardened Prussian army moves to intercept. Reinforcements for both sides are racing to the field.
Using our 'A Glorious War' rules, we fought out this encounter battle.
On the Austrian left flank, the Pandours seized a wood & were supported at this choke point by Grenz Horse and grenadiers:
In a series of frenziedattacks, Prussian skirmishers, cavalry & infantry ere unable to fight their way through.
On the Austrian right flank, a desperate cavalry clash ended with the Austrians battered but triumphant:
But it was in the centre where the battle was decided. Holding the high ground, volleys of musket fire & artillery shot drove the attacking Prussians back:
The Austrians were left with possession of the field:
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