305 Mariazell (8 November 1805)


Mariazell - 8 November 1805
Historical Background
Von Merveldt’s small corps had escaped capture at Ulm, and was attached to Kutusov’s retreating Russians, when he received orders from the Austrian High Command to march to Styria to aid Archduke John’s army. Realizing too late he had marched straight towards the advancing French, he turned to retrace his steps. With Davout’s advance guard under the command of Heudelet de Bierre hot on his heels, Merveldt opted to make a stand at Mariazell. Taking advantage of the natural terrain in the area his worn out infantry waited for the French.
Bierre, wasting no time, attacked with the French lights in the center and his light cavalry to the south of the village. The French cavalry attack broke through forcing many Austrians to surrender.
The Austrian Grenzers counter attacked out of the woods, but failed to capture the French artillery. Mervildt’s Austrians, after a brief struggle, routed.
The stage is set. The battle lines are drawn and you are in command. Can you change history?
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Set-Up Order
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Battle Notes
Austrian Army
• Commander: Von Merveldt
• 4 Command Cards
• Optional 2 Tactician Cards
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6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
French Army
• Commander: de Bierre
• 5 Command Cards
• Optional 4 Tactician Cards
• Move First
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2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Victory
4 Banners
Special Rules
none
Tags: Expansion 3, Banners: 4, Army: Austrian, Army: French, Special Rule: none
The French moved on the left, causing the Grenzers heavy casualties and forcing them back to the hills. After that it was a shoving match in the center between French and Austrian infantry. The French light were driven back, but the French line managed to reach the hills by taking ground after assaulting the Grenzers a second time. Luckily the Austrian infantry line was able to repulse them with heavy casualties shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, around the town, the Austrian infantry slowly pushed back the French cavalry, eventually scaring them into retreating to their baseline by the end of the battle.

Therefore the setup should have at least 1 or 2 row(s) more between the armies.
I am looking forward to other scenarios
