INTO THE GAP: The Destruction of the Austrian Right, May 6, 1757

Description: This scenario starts just after the disintegration of Winterfeldt's command and during the Austrian counterattack. Just when it appeared that Schwerin's command was in trouble, Prussian commanders on their own initiative struck a decisive blow that would give the Prussians an initiative they would never relinquish. 

Scenario Notes: Colonel Hertzeberg, commander of the first battalion of Darmstadt, was one of the heroes of this battle. He led a group of battalions between two ponds and discovered the exposed flank of the Austrian attack. While his low rank doesn't warrant his presence in the big battle scenario, we give him his due here. 

Tips for Getting Started: This is another speed battle, as are all the Prague scenarios. You vastly outnumber the Austrians but your strength must be brought to bear quickly. You're in attack mode. As Schwerin told Frederick at the outset of the battle, "We must strike while the iron is hot!"