053.Sandershausen - July 23, 1758 - WDS The Seven Years War
| Rating: | 9.1 (2) |
| Games Played: | 1 |
| SM: | 1 |
| Turns: | 14 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | French (SYW) |
| Second Side: | Army of Observation (SYW) |
The Battle of Sandershausen - In the summer of 1758, Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick surprised the French by crossing the Rhine and campaigning against them there. While the main armies were occupied further north, the French sent a smaller force into Hesse to compel Ferdinand to retire. They were opposed by a mixed force of Hessian regulars and militia under Prince Ysenburg. After being forced out of Kassel, Ysenburg decided to make a stand a bit north of Sandershausen. Despite running out of powder, the French were able to drive Ysenburg off after a bitter battle, capturing many militiamen.
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