1758 - Prussian invasion of Moravia – Austrian Army OOB August
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Introduction
In 1758, after the failure of the Prussian invasion of Moravia, Daun followed the main Prussian in its retreat through Bohemia. By August 2, the main Austrian army was encamped at Jaromirs.
Austrian order of battle (as per Jomini)
Summary: 75 bns, 120 sqns (not counting 12 grenadier bns, carabiniers, grenzer troops, hussars and other detachment)
First Line | Second Line | Reserve |
---|---|---|
Erzherzog Joseph Dragoons (5 sqns + 1 horse grenadier coy) Löwenstein Dragoons (5 sqns + 1 horse grenadier coy) |
Batthyányi Dragoons (5 sqns + 1 horse grenadier coy) Erzherzog Leopold Cuirassiers (5 sqns + 1 carabinier coy) |
Heinrich Daun (2 bns) de Ligne (2 bns) |
References
Jomini, Henri, Traité des grandes opérations militaires, 2ème édition, 2ème partie, Magimel, Paris: 1811, pp. 66-135