"Battle of Freiberg: 2,100+ figure cavalry charge" Topic

We fought the Battle of Freiberg in our 7YW campaign on Wednesday. The Austro-French Army was about 6,900 figures, while the Prussians were 4,200 figures. The forces were deployed over 2 tables. The battle only lasted 1 turn because the Austrians and Prussians cavalry both charged the first turn….2,100+ figures! Unfortunately for the Austrians, the Prussians were able to take them in flank and rear and roll up their entire line! Eight Austrian cavalry regiments routed
and crashed through and around their infantry. The French and Austrians then retreated from both tables. The Prussians did not follow up because they were still outnumbered and were afraid that a pursuit would cost too many causalities. If you can win strategic victory without losses.. why chance it? Here is a youtube video of the impact of the 2,100+ figure cavalry charge.
youtu.be/KyEq6L8Wdu0

Lots of minis, but still lokks strange. With this numbers you still have little free manoeuvering space like most 15 or those 28 mm players. There seem to be no second line either.
Still impressive, probably not effectively shown by video. Pistures might be better. Even depending on the painting, a HUGE endeavour to paint all that.

Jcfrog,
Actually that was by design by all 3 parties. The French and Austrians wanted a confined space so that they could overwhelm the Prussians with their superior numbers while not being exposed to the Prussian cavalry in a battle with wide open flanks. The Prussians didn't want to have to cover 3 boards and be so spread out. The second lines were off the table for French and Austrians and the Prussians didn't have enough troops to have a substantial second line and so they dug entrenchments.

That is one reason I prefer campaigns….you have to work with what you have. The problem for the Austrians was they held more than half of their cavalry in reserve and could not "match" the Prussians at the deciding point. And then didn't want to risk trying to recover on the tabletop. The Austrians don't have to win the "big battle"! They only have to survive until…they and the Russians, French, Reichsarmee and Swedes overwhelm the Prussians.
Cheers from Texas!

Great. Lucky you. My next game room will have enough depth, just as important as frontage. 2-3 tables.

Good for you Jcfrog! Depth can be a issue for us! The main thing is to have fun. And it sounds like you do.