02 June 1813 – Battle of Erlangen – Right 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 – 29200 infantry, 1900 cavalry, 60 guns

French – 26400 infantry, 1900 cavalry, 57 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.

HQ and 4th Austrian corps arrive start of move 1

0800-1200

11^th Bavarian corps come under artillery fire as they deploy.

Grenadier brigade receive 10% casualties

Bavarian artillery reply, hit square supporting artillery.

4^th Austrian corps deploy alongside 2^nd Austrian corps

10^th Bavarian complete deployment ready to attack in centre

1200-1600

11^th Bavarian corps have the advantage.

Their cavalry have routed the 2^nd Austrian cavalry brigade

Two Austrian infantry brigades have also been broken and routed

However 10^th Bavarian corps are in serious trouble

Their cavalry have been routed by Austrian dragoons.

The infantry had to form square, and the gunners to seek protection in one square

Their leading infantry brigade have been routed by artillery fire

1600-2000

10^th Bavarian corps press forward to attack Erlangen

4^th Austrian dragoons rally and charge and rout the exposed Bavarian gunners

Two of the three nearby infantry brigades join the rout

The third brigade is shaken.

11^th Bavarian corps are about to press home their attack when 10^th corps rout

They immediately halt the attack, form square and retreat

Conclusion

The battle ends with the loss of 10^th Bavarian corps

The Austrians have held Erlangen and therefore have won the battle

The Bavarians have lost 1400 casualties and four brigades in rout

The Austrians have lost 2500 casualties and three brigades in rout