Moravia 1760.

Thanks to Paul,we had a marvelous game last night,twelve action-packed moves,and a clear result at the end!!

The scenario was that a Prussian camp(defended by Graham) was being attacked by a Russian force(commanded by Brian)-a Prussian relief force(commanded by me) was on its way,but was met by an Austrian force(commanded by Paul)-simple but very entertaining and anybody's game until the last move!!-Top photo shows the camp,bottom photo shows the relief force being attacked by the Austrians.

This shows Brian's attack on the camp,with Infantry and cavalry(too soon!!)-Brian could only attack the town part of the camp with the bayonet,which proved costly!!-the battle swayed back and forth for most of the game,neither side gaining an initial advantage.

Paul is sending wave after wave of Austrian infantry against my Prussians,but my well placed artillery and some damned lucky dice throws(which is unusual for me!) saw them off!!-we both kept sending reserve regiments into position,and our cavalry,which had been "husbanded" for most of the game,were moving to the flank,ready for the inevitable clash!!

Early cavalry melees are wasteful(in my opinion) and this shows what can happen-both Graham and Brian have won and lost melees,and both have rears and flanks compromised!!
Back in the town,Brian has managed to get a regiment into the defenders,and things are looking bad!!-however Graham has support,and used them well,driving Brian's Russians back out again-thrilling stuff!

Austrian and Prussian cuirassiers battle it out on the flank-this looked and felt great,and again by some lucky dice throws(killing officers galore!) from me,I eventually won the melees and Paul was driven back-hurrah!!

The fire-fight on the ridge continues,I have replaced my first line with fresh troops,and Paul has done the same,but with the flank now dominated by my "heavies",the whole Austrian army looks to be in trouble! but what of the camp/town position??

Top photo shows the town has now been "stabilised" and the Russians ejaculated from it!!
Bottom photo shows the Prussian dragoons dominating the flank,and forcing Brian to form a defensive line with his remaining Infantry,so a grand Prussian victory,but well done to us all for playing this great game in great spirit-long may it continue!!
Roll on next Sunday,and we'll have to start planning for "Border Reiver" on the 7th September!