Guns and Brigades at Hastenbeck

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Notes on the Sketch Map

The map shown on the opposite page is based on contemporary measurements and shows the marshy ground and woods as they existed at the time of the battle. The location of the marshes was the reason why the French attacked Cumberland's left wing only.

Abbreviations used in the map

French Army

    AA Advanced position of artillery during battle (noon)
    Arm Armentieres
    Bro Broglie
    Cav Cavalry Division
    Cha Brigade Champagne
    Chev Chevert
    Cont Contades
    Eu Brigade d'Eu
    Re Brigade Reding
    Res Infantry Reserve

Army of Observation:

    1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4 Hanoverian Batteries
    Bre Breidenbach at noon
    Dach Dachenhausen at noon

Topography:

    Vo. Voremberg

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