Penultimate Move in the Campaign
And we trade one crescendo for another! As Frederick gathers his forces at Prague, the mighty army under von Daun sweeps forward into central Bohemia. The two armies traded raid attempts (the Austrians against von Schwerin, the Prussians against von Daun) but both armies' outriders were too alert, and the raids were turned back.
While von Schwerin and Prince Henry led their cavalry forces back to the Prussian main army, Arenberg drew off to Muenchengraetz and Prince Charles remained in position at Gitschina. Perhaps still in shock from the events at Prague, perhaps ready after their bouts with Frederick to let von Daun take up the cudgels while they rest and recuperate.
Another battle royal appears to be in the works at Prague! (the Third Battle of Prague?)
The Armies Coming Together
The Prussian army consists of Frederick, von Schwerin, Prince Henry, Keith, Brunswick Bevern, Mortiz, Ziethen, and Manstein plus 4 Cuirassiers, 4 Dragoons, 1 Hussar, 8 Musketeers, 2 Fusiliers, 4 Grenadiers, 5 Heavy Artillery.
The Austrian army consists of Daun, Colloredo, Nadasty, and Serbelloni plus 3 Cuirassiers, 2 Dragoons, 2 Saxon Cavalry, 3 Hussars, 11 Musketeers, 4 Grenzers, 2 Grenadiers, 4 Heavy Artillery.
The Prussians spent the turn entrenching their position (as the Austrians did at Gitschina in the Spring) and thus give up a point on the scouting table.
Frederick 2 (d6) -1 (engineering) + 6 (Great commander) = 7
von Daun 5 (d6) +3 (irregular cavalry) + 2 (Average commander) = 10
Austrians have local scouting advantage. The two randomly selected maps are 4-5 and 6-4; the Austrians get to pick two more, from which the Prussians can either pick one or pass (to gain an advantage in set up).
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