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001 The Battle of Mollwitz - WDS War of the Austrian Succession

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001 The Battle of Mollwitz

By Andrew Bamford
Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS) 1 - 0 - 0 Pragmatic (WotAS)
Rating: 5.3 (3)
Games Played: 1
SM: 2
Turns: 28
Type: Stock
First Side: Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS)
Second Side: Pragmatic (WotAS)
Date: 10 April 1741 - Size: Medium - Location: Near Mollwitz, Silesia

Scenario Briefing: Historical - The Death of Charles II of Austria set the stage for the upheaval of the War of the Austrian Succession.

Frederick II, the newly crowned King of Prussia, saw opportunity in the accession of Maria Theresa. The time was right to grab Silesia.

The first major battle of the war would come near the town of Mollwitz when Frederick's inexperienced but well drilled army would meet a slightly smaller Hapsburg force. The battle started poorly with the Prussian Cavalry being driven from the field, and Frederick fleeing. However, the steady Prussian infantry under the watchful eye of FM Schwerin would hold firm and then drive the Austrians off. While this was not Frederick's finest day, the legend of the Prussian Infantry started here.

Recommended Rules: [Default]

Intended to be played as the Anti-Pragmatic forces against the Pragmatic Alliance AI, but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Player Voting Stats
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panther421's Profilepanther421 Moderately Pro Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS) 6
panther421's Profilepanther421 Moderately Pro Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS) 6
Stephen's ProfileStephen Moderately Pro Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS) 6
Gaming Records
1st Side Player 2nd Side Player Result Score
Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS) panther421's Profile panther421 vs. Stephen Stephen's Profile Pragmatic (WotAS) Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS) Major Win 28 4