A historical simulation

Por: André Geraque Kiffer

The Thirty Years' War from 1618 to 1648 is considered one of the most destructive wars in European history. It is estimated that between 4.5 and 8 million soldiers and civilians died as a direct result, while some areas of Germany suffered population declines of more than 50%, also from hunger and disease. On 24 August or 3 September 1632 (Julian or Gregorian calendar), Gustavus Adolphus attacked the imperial camp at Alte Veste (or “Old Fortress”) – an abandoned castle perched atop a wooded hill. His ownership would then allow Swedish guns to dominate the imperial camp. These protected themselves in trenches and with abatises that blocked the Swedish advance. In the battle simulation, we will try to correct the flaws presented in the historical analysis, testing improvements in the maneuvers. And then we will prove which maneuver will prevail, both being instructed with the best and maximum effort.