044 The Action at Melle, 9 July 1745 - Fixed French - WDS War of the Austrian Succession
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| Games Played: | 0 |
| SM: | 1 |
| Turns: | 12 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Pragmatic (WotAS) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Pragmatic (WotAS) |
Date: 9 July 1745 - Size: Small - Location: Mella, Austrian Netherlands
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Acting on the Duke of Cumberland's orders to assist the garrison of Ghent which was under threat from the French, the Austrian FML von Moltke set out from Alost with three British infantry battalions and a mixture of British, Austrian, and Dutch cavalry.
Delayed by an earlier encounter with French light troops under Grassin, his lead elements reached Melle around 7:00pm on 9 July, where they ran into part of the French covering forces under du Chaila. Moltke was able to fight his way through with his leading troops, but the remainder - under the British Brigadier General Bligh - had to retreat, both portions of the allied force having suffered heavy casualties.
The French troops begin the scenario fixed, reflecting their surprise at the sudden arrival of Moltke's forces just as the French were in the process of setting up camp.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Pragmatic Alliance against the Anti-Pragmatic AI, but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Acting on the Duke of Cumberland's orders to assist the garrison of Ghent which was under threat from the French, the Austrian FML von Moltke set out from Alost with three British infantry battalions and a mixture of British, Austrian, and Dutch cavalry.
Delayed by an earlier encounter with French light troops under Grassin, his lead elements reached Melle around 7:00pm on 9 July, where they ran into part of the French covering forces under du Chaila. Moltke was able to fight his way through with his leading troops, but the remainder - under the British Brigadier General Bligh - had to retreat, both portions of the allied force having suffered heavy casualties.
The French troops begin the scenario fixed, reflecting their surprise at the sudden arrival of Moltke's forces just as the French were in the process of setting up camp.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Pragmatic Alliance against the Anti-Pragmatic AI, but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
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