Battle of Krechor - 18 June 1757
The Prussians were intent on outflanking the Austrian defensive line and moved to the north and east of Prague. Unexpectedly, the Austrian commander countered the movement and the Prussians were forced to assault the town and nearby Prezerovsky Hill under intense fire.
Our battle began with a long range bombardment of the town with little result and a fierce skirmish near the woods around the town. The cavalry deployed east of Prezerovsky Hill quickly clashed with their lights as the heavier brutes countered each others movements. The Austrians had a slight advantage, which caused the Prussian commander to rely on manuver rather than a strait out clash. This tactic proved a wise one as the Austrians were eventually reduced and forced to give ground.
The main assault was slow to develop around the town, but once it began it was hard to check. The Austrians were forced out of half the town, but managed to hold the other half after a very bloody melee. The Austrian commander finally sought terms, since the second wave of the assault was in possition and his reinforcements were still trying to deploy in some order. The best he could hope for was a bloodly couterattack to retake the town, but he had suffered enough and the the bulk of his infanrty was worn while most of the Prussians were in fine shape.
If only the reserve had arrived in time he might have held. The fortunes of war must have placed that brothel and wine cellar on the grenadiers route of march. Such is the fog of war.
Rules used were Flint and Steel.
