061.Bergen (short) - April 13, 1759 - WDS The Seven Years War
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| Turns: | 36 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | British (SYW) |
| Second Side: | French (SYW) |
The Battle of Bergen (Short) - Prince Ferdinand's spring campaign was an attempt to drive the forces of Marshal Broglie from Frankfurt before further French reinforcements arrived. Broglie had taken a strong defensive position near Bergen, northeast of Frankfurt. Ferdinand decided to attack the French line north of Bergen. There was intense fighting through the morning, while the action tailed off to a desultory cannonade through the afternoon. That night Ferdinand retreated, having been unable to push through the French positions. [This battle starts a bit later in the afternoon, with Ferdinand ready to attack.]
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