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Schwerin’s Big Moment Scenario#: FW01     Date: April 14, 1741     Location: Mollwitz, Silesia The young Frederick II touched off the War of the Austrian Succession on December 16, 1740 with his invasion of Silesia. However, Maria Theresa was determined to regain her lost province. She released Wilhelm von Neipperg from prison and gave … Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War
Rob Roy’s Last Battle Scenario#: HC03     Date: June 10, 1719     Location: Glen Shiel, Scotland Following the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain and France became allies. As a result, the Jacobites put their hopes on Spain. Phillip V wanted to return the kingdom to its former glory. The resulting War of the Quadruple Alliance … Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge
Confusion on the Moors Scenario#: HC02     Date: November 13, 1715     Location: Sheriffmuir, Scotland The 1715 Jacobite rebellion began auspiciously. The Jacobites managed to secure almost half of Scotland without much fighting. Their army numbered over 10,000, the largest Jacobite force ever raised. James Francis Edward Stuart, who would be James… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge
Slaughter at Sundown Scenario#: HC01     Date: July 27, 1689     Location: Killiecrankie, Scotland Scottish loyalty to William III was not absolute. In the highlands James II had many supporters, and in 1689 they rose in rebellion. They were called Jacobites, and they fought for James II mostly because the powerful and unpopular Campbell … Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge