Battle of Mattsee - Move 4

1500-1600

16 June 1813

11 Bavarian Corps

General Wrede deploys his artillery to soften the town ready for his infantry attack.

Orders – Move to Mattsee

5 Command Points

Artillery move towards Mattsee and unlimber

Cavalry hold left of road

Three infantry brigades move towards Franken road

2 Austrian Corps

General Klenau can see that the enemy plan to attack his left flank. He sends one infantry brigade to hold the hill and secure this flank.

Orders – Hold Mattsee

5 Command Points

Artillery fire on enemy guns, total 7 with 2D6 and miss

Infantry brigade moves from reserve to hill overlooking Franken road

Landwehr brigade hold Franken road to support artillery

Two infantry brigades hold Mattsee
Landwehr brigade on road beside artillery
Reserve infantry brigade has moved to occupy the hill
Cavalry remain on far left to pin enemy cavalry

Summary
Bavarians are advancing to right Mattsee to threaten the Franken road
Cavalry remain on left to protect flank and artillery

Austrian artillery engage enemy infantry
Reserve infantry deployed to hold Franken road
Cavalry deployed to counter enemy cavalry