Battle of Dolni Vestonice
July 5, 1619

A 30 Years War Scenario

By Bill Boyle

Situation.

After Zablat. the Haosbera forces tried to follow up the success with a force driving into Moravia. Both sides goal is to defeat the others army.

Order of Battle: Habsberg

Commander: Dampierre.
2nd in command: St Hilliare
8 Cuirassier Dampierre Regular
8 Cuirassier Baron von Khuen Militia
8 Hussars Hungarian Militia
8 Arauebus medium mtd Militia
8 Croats light Peasant
12 Grenzer musket & sword -
36 Tercio St. Hilliare, Regular
36 Tercio Bruener Militia
1 Heavy Gun
Breakpoint = 3
Sets up second.

The river and mountains are impassible. Swami) = half move and no charges. no artillery. Hills = -1 inch movement. Defenders test for morale one grade better.

Order of Battle: Moravia

Commander: Tieffenbach.
2nd in command John George of Jagerdorf

8 cuirassier Tieffenbach Regular
8 Medium Sedhickv Militia
8 Arauebus Medium mtd Militia
8 Lights Hungarian. bows Peasant
8 Lights Transviania Peasant
(2)12m 12p Moravia 'Zerotin' Regular
12m 12n Silesians 'Jauerdorf Regular
24m 24 bill Moravia Militia Peasant
12m&sword Town Militia Militia
1 Heavy Gun
Breakpoint = 2
Town may hold un to 12 figures. May place ambush in either 1) in town 2) in mountains with light cavalry or musket foot only.

The river and mountains are impassable except for town milita and light cavalry may ambush out of mountains. Swamp= half move and no charges. Hill= -1 inch movement. Defenders test for morale one grade better.


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