Battle of Chotusitz ; Bohemia, 17th May 1742.

 After the battle of Mollwitz, King Frederick of Prussia sought to get his conquest of Southern Silesia ratified by peace treaty with Austria.

With the help of the British Government as mediators, Frederick wanted Austrian recognition of his  right to the territory.

Maria Theresa, the Austrian Empress was having nothing to do with that. Frederick decided that another pitched battle would have to be fought and won in order to pursuade the Austrians otherwise!

As it happened the Austrians were in the same frame of mind. Therefore 1742 found both opposing armies facing each other in Bohemia. Prince Charles was a far more cautious commander than King Frederick. At one point the Prussian Army was divided and some hard marching was required to unite the two halves.

Prince Charles could not take advantage of the Prussian mistake because his intelligence was poor,however he was determined to bring the Prussians to battle. With the blessing of the Empress and a steady advance he did ;

The Prussian Army;

28,000 = 28 points x 2= 56 points.

Left Flank;

1 General (Jeetze) @ 1 point.

3 stands of Line Cavalry @ 2 points = 6 points.

1 stand of Hussars @ 1 point.

Forward Line;

1 General ( Prince Leopold ) @ 1 point.

4 stands of Line Infantry @ 2 points = 8 points.

1 stand of Grenadier Infantry @ 4 points.

3 stands of Light Artillery @  1 point = 3 points.

Rear Line;

1 General and C-in-C King Frederick 2nd @ 3 points.

8 stands of Line Infantry @ 2 points = 16 points.

1 stand of Grenadier Infantry @ 4 points.

Right Flank;

1 General ( Buddenbrock) @ 1point.

4 stands of  Line Cavalry @ 2 points.

Austrian Army;

30,000 = 30 points x 2 = 60 points.

Left Flank;

1 General ( Count Karoly Bathyanyi ) @ 1 point.

3 stands of Croat Light Infantry @ 1 point = 3 points.

5 stands of Line Cavalry @ 2 points = 10 points.

1 stand of Hussar Light Cavalry @ 2 points.

Forward Line;

1 General and C-in-C Prince Charles @ 1 point.

4 stands of Line Infantry @ 3 points = 12 points.

2 stands of Grenadier Infantry @ 4 points = 8 points.

2 stands of Light Artillery @ 1 point = 2 points.

Rear Line; 

1 General ( Konigsegg) @ 1 point.

4 stands of Line Infantry @ 3 points = 12 points.

Right Flank;

1 General ( Count Leichtenstein) @ 1 point.

4 stands of  Line Cavalry @ 2 points = 8 points

Here is the map;

Notes;

• The Prussian Army retains the Initiative Point for the 8 Game-Turn battle.

• The Austrians move first on the first Game-Turn. For the remaining Game-Turns both sides dice for which side moves first at the start of the Game turn.

• The Prussians fire first on every Game-Turn.

• The Artillery stands can be moved up to two squares. ( Horse Artillery had not yet been invented).

• The River; can only be crossed at the bridge.

Here is the armies positioned for battle;

The figures are mostly Miniature Figurines with Peter Pig and Essex Miniatures also. The buildings are from Total Battle Miniatures. The  hills are by Brien of  Essex Miniatures.

The trees are a mix of Manufacturers. The roads and river sections are from thin card. The bridge is scratch built.

The square bases are from picture framing card, and the round 40mm mdf bases are from Minibits.

As before the table is 3 feet x 2 feet, ( 90cm x60cm).