Hamertheim, the Third!

Having been shamed into attacking, General Barry-Eylund has developed a plan so conservative that it is only distinguishable from a fortified defence by the fact that the trenches have less tinsel on them. The enemy irregulars will no doubt attempt to lap his flanks: a horrid proposition by anyone's standards. Barry-Eylund therefore decides that he will hold on his left flank and focus his attack by advancing on the right.

(Above) On his left flank, the general places both of his units of irregulars. These will defend the small wood and hold off the enemy light units. Behind them, one of the Bachscuttel cavalry is deployed in line to seal off any Vulgarian attempt to move behind the copse. Next to the wood, Barry-Eylund places all three batteries of his artillery and orders them to dig in. Hopefully, they will be too busy digging to do anything that might later embarrass them: like trying to fire.

(Above) The remainder of the cavalry will also support this flank. The infantry in front of them are stacked up behind one another because they will advance a short distance and then wheel left. The reason for this is evident from the woodcut below.

All of the rest of the Bachscuttel army is deployed in linear fashion, because nothing says 'Mittelheim military plan' more than putting everyone into a big, long line and then marching them slowly straight towards the enemy.

(Above) Barry-Eylund's intentions are as obvious as a Bavarian sausage joke. His infantry will advance against the enemy cavalry. After destroying them or driving them off, he clearly hopes that he can then wheel his forces left and take Hamertheim Hill from the flank.

As the last of the Bachscuttel infantry deploy into their allotted positions, there is a brief moment of silence. Then, with a flourish of drumming, the attack begins!

Alles ist bereit! Marsch!