02 June 1813 – Battle of Erlangen – Left Wing

Tactical map of battle area

Oudinot has recovered from the earlier battles sooner than the Austrians

This is because he had to retreat and is nearer to his supply base

He has ordered an unexpected attack hoping to catch the enemy unprepared

Bavarians attack Erlangen

Austrian – 27600 infantry, 2000 cavalry, 57 guns

Bavarian – 26800 infantry, 1900 cavalry, 54 guns

Table at start of wargame

This battle covers too large an area to wargame on one table

The two battles, named left and right wing, take part at the same time

But will be fought as two wargames.

All four corps on table at start of wargame

0800-1200

The Austrians have advanced to occupy the farm (top)

They have also deployed behind the broken ground (bottom)

3^rd Austrian hussars have charged the Bavarian artillery

Gunners have taken shelter in the nearby square

12^th Baden have advanced to attack the farm

1200-1600

Baden cavalry charge the disordered hussars who rout with 20% casualties

The Baden cavalry then charge the nearby guns, receive 10% casualties but still charge home.  The Austrian gunners join the cavalry in rout.

The Baden infantry lose the skirmish fight for the farm

All four brigades have casualties from previous fighting

When one brigade lose their morale and rout, the remainder join them.

Conclusion

With half of his infantry in rout Outinot orders the remainder to halt and hold

The Austrians still hold the farm and inn and have won this part of the battle

 

The Bavarians have lost 500 casualties and four brigades in rout

The Austrians have lost 1200 casualties and three brigades in rout