Lobositz: First Battle of the Seven Years War

fifth game battle age reason bar series map limited number counter excellent introduction seriesaugust seven year war erupt europe prussian army lead king frederick ii later quotthe greatquot admirer invade saxony quotblitzingquot neutral saxon electorate hope open path austriarsquos rich elbe river valley bohemia saxon army directly resist invader withdraw fortified encampment elbe river pirna await rescue austrians prussian invasion grind halt frederick choice lay siege northern bohemia austrian army field marshal browne gather strength preparation relief new allyretaine initiative king frederick split army leave half saxon pen pirna march rest bohemia search austrians morning october stumble brownersquos army deploy little town lobositz elbe river close fight hour struggle ensue charge countercharge fog mask field hill vineyard culminate street fight amidst burn building finally darkness austrians withdraw good order concede fieldalthough small battle seven year war standard action lobositz significant having delay austrian relief effort force saxon surrender pirna great significance prussian learn enemy ldquowa long old austriansrdquo previously face quick victory expect lobositz battle war seven bloody yearssource clash arm website user description