DOGS OF WAR: The Battle for Przerovsky Hill, June 18, 1757
The western end of the Battle of Kolin. Frederick placed much importance -- maybe too much importance -- in the outcome of this almost separate battle at Kolin. It was here, late in the fight, that he probably attempted to rally his troops with the famous line, "Dogs, would you live forever?"
Get your forward battalions into action immediately by taking out the Austrian light infantry at Chozenitz (the town at the base of the hill). Once in close proximity to the powerful Austrian batteries on the ridge, though, there's no time to wait around. Launch an immediate assault on the hill. Bring the rest of your infantry forward in column formation (use Frederick for this, since Bevern should accompany the assault), deploy into line and follow on the heels of the initial assault. Your cavalry's job is to protect the infantry's flank. You're outnumbered but your troopers are of higher quality and more ably led. Still, you should exercise caution here. (Tip: Consider using "Prussian Assault" to get your battalions to the top of the hill as quickly as possible. You don't want to spend too many Bombardment Phases in close proximity to the Austrian cannon. The carnage will be bad enough as it is!)
