The First Silesian War

A Dominion of Frederick the Great Mini-Campaign

A couple of weeks ago I picked up the new titles in the Dominion series.

• Dominion of Frederick the Great
• Dominion of the Claymore, Tomahawk, and Talwar

I decided to try out Frederick with a mini-campaign, using scenarios from the book.

Mollwitz

King Frederick of Prussia takes advantage of the Austrian succession crisis by invading the Imperial territory of Silesia. Field Marshal Neipperg leads the defense.

King Frederick the Cat
A Chat GPT pic based on a photo of my cat Fred

Frederick's artillery bombards the Austrian infantry to no effect. The infantry charges and overruns the guns.

Frederick brings up his infantry, which rout the Austrians. But the Austrian cavalry on the right overwhelm their counterparts.

A concerted attack on the left and center decimates the Austrians.

But the Austrian cavalry continues its success.

Before the Austrian cavalry could follow up its success, the Prussians hit the Austrian infantry's flank.

The battle was close - the Prussians were also near defeat. But they emerge victorious.

Chotusitz

This time, Prince Charles of Lorraine leads an army against Frederick. But Frederick takes the initiative and attacks.

The Prussian cavalry on the right kick off the battle. The Austrians rout them.

Fredericks elite infantry advance and drive off the Austrian cavalry. Meanwhile, the infantry in the center battle to a bloody stalemate, with both sides rendered ineffective for the rest of the battle.

At this point, Prince Charles feels confident. His army outnumbers Fredericks. Then disaster strikes as his flanks collapses.

Another narrow victory for Frederick!

Aftermath

After these defeats, the Empress Maria Theresa has no choice but to cede Silesia to Frederick.