Tactical map of battle
area
The
retreat of 9th and 11th Bavarian corps after the battle
of Wendelstein has left 10th Bavarian corps isolated at
Schwabach.
Schwartzenberg
orders 2nd Austrian corps to attack them before they can retreat
Both
corps have one infantry brigade detached on garrison duty
Austrian
– 12000 infantry, 1000 cavalry, 30 guns
Bavarian
– 12000 infantry, 1000 cavalry, 30 guns
Table at start of
wargame
The
town of Schwabach is occupied by 10th Bavarian corps
2nd
Austrian corps is about to enter the table bottom centre
0800-1200
The
Austrians have advanced through the pass and are starting to deploy
Their
cavalry, supported by an infantry square, cover the deployment
The
Bavarians have not attempted to engage the Austrians in the pass
Their
artillery have fired on the infantry as they emerge, but have caused no
casualties.
1200-1400
The
Austrians are deploying to the right of the road
Their
heavy cavalry have engaged the Bavarian light horse
They
win the melee and the Bavarian cavalry retire shaken
The
Austrian cavalry come under fire from the town, but suffer no casualties.
The
Bavarian artillery continue to fire on the Austrians, but again no casualties
1400-1600
Both
cavalry brigades withdraw, rally and reform
Two
Austrian infantry brigades skirmish with the garrison
The
Bavarian light infantry receive 40% casualties but continue to hold
Bavarian
artillery, supported by infantry, advance to threaten the attack
Austrian
artillery are forced to withdraw
1600-2000
Austrians
take the right hand side of the town
They
then turn left to attack the right hand side
Bavarians
advance to support town
Austrian
cavalry charge and rout Bavarian gunners
Bavarian
cavalry charge disordered Austrian cavalry
Austrian
cavalry retire shaken and disrupt infantry advance
Conclusion
At
nightfall the Bavarians continue to hold half of the town
However
their cavalry and artillery are both in rout
General
Lamotte orders a general retreat
Austrians
win the battle
Bavarian
lose 1800 casualties and two brigades in rout
Austrians
lose 800 casualties
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