17 April 1813 – Battle of Konigsfeld

Tactical map of battle area

1^st and 3^rd Austrian corps have been ordered to attack Konigsfeld

9^th and 11^th Bavarian corps have orders to hold Konigsfeld

Bavarian – 35000 infantry, 2000 cavalry, 60 guns

Austrian – 30000 infantry, 2000 cavalry, 60 guns

Table at start of wargame

11^th Bavarian corps (top left) have orders to hold Konigsfeld

Two infantry brigades have been detached to garrison the town

9^th Bavarian corps (bottom left) have orders to hold the pass

3^rd Austrian corps (top right) have orders to attack Konigsfeld

1^st Austrian corp-s (bottom right) have orders to take the pass

0800-1200

Both Austrian corps have deployed out of artillery range

The Bavarians have also deployed and are waiting for the enemy to advanc

1200-1600

The Austrians have deployed out of range, but advanced their artillery

Artillery have exchanged fire, but no casualties on either side

Schwartzenberg orders both corps to advance and attack

1600-2000

1^st Austrian corps advance to attack the hill (right).  Their artillery concentrate on the infantry square supporting the artillery, who break and run.   The Austrian grenadiers charge the nearby artillery and the gunners also rout.

3^rd Austrian corps are ordered to storm the town.   Their cavalry engage the enemy hussars, but the resulting melee is a draw.   Their artillery support the attack, but prove ineffective.  However the infantry win the day.  The right hand garrison break and run.

Conclusion

Oudinot has lost 2400 casualties, including half of his cavalry

Three of his brigades are also in rout, and half the town in Austrian hands

At nightfall he orders his army to retreat

The Bavarians have lost 2400 casualties

The Austrians have lost 1600 casualties