tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88991392867170174632024-03-14T16:11:04.183+00:00ROLL FOR RESERVESA Wargamers Blogtzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-38560951248358699802014-12-20T11:58:00.001+00:002014-12-20T14:55:36.739+00:00Dresden style.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi all,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's been a while since my last post. Time has been against me since starting my new job. I've still managed to play a lot, just not had the time for blogging.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On Sunday 14th the gang got together for one of the big games I put on once in a while. December sees a number of the group with birthdays (including mine) so it's a great way to celebrate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This game was loosely based on the battle of Dresden. It was too big to do a detailed AAR but I'll give an overview with lots of pics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In essence the french forces were holding a town against an allied attack. They deployed to the south of the town. The allied army was a combination of Austrian, Prussian and Russian forces. They out numbered the French overall. The French deployed first holding all objectives but were only allowed to deploy approximately half their forces initially. This was to represent the initial forces holding Dresden that were then reinforced by the arrival of Napoleon. A number of objectives were distributed around the battlefield.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French army totalled 33 Infantry battalions (mostly conscript), 24 Cavalry Regiments and 8 artillery batteries (a mix of heavy, foot and horse).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian army totalled 25 Infantry battalions (including Jager, Grenzer and Grenadiers), 8 Cavalry Regiments and 3 Artillery batteries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian contingent totalled 16 Infantry battalions (1 old regiment, 2 Reserve regiments, 2 Landwehr and a jager battalion), 8 Cavalry regiments and 2 artillery batteries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And finally the Russian forces were 11 Infantry battalions, 5 cavalry regiments and 2 heavy artillery batteries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The allies could start the game with all there forces on table except any heavy cavalry and the Austrian Grenadier brigade. However they could bring these reserve forces or any forces held back on table when ever they wanted to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The view from the allied right wing where the Austrian forces were deployed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXXyOucrFdXn6AH6U7D9JQFUJgHT0rAOQ2fb-6Csz45RndbNXPUi5WyVmOJyjSIshoqpa9RVnnF0ic_azrka-X3L8-dPIYWLYs0_piE_-WdOPEgIg4rhzeOB73cskknCYjSCtgeagZgBn/s640/blogger-image-997424261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXXyOucrFdXn6AH6U7D9JQFUJgHT0rAOQ2fb-6Csz45RndbNXPUi5WyVmOJyjSIshoqpa9RVnnF0ic_azrka-X3L8-dPIYWLYs0_piE_-WdOPEgIg4rhzeOB73cskknCYjSCtgeagZgBn/s640/blogger-image-997424261.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The view from the allied center where the Russians were formed up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlj4HI8nV9iJj7NKS1MMQY0Y-GxF0F9sw6YjoTTygEGSQQCsc9tlGrylRA07DV6CqQGxbyQjAqE41l-5Y4WXHSWW3n5xcDXlcB41yRosR5phGKXRzSnrBn-qmFt6BeldAOBjHZWvfYcseD/s640/blogger-image-1676539534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlj4HI8nV9iJj7NKS1MMQY0Y-GxF0F9sw6YjoTTygEGSQQCsc9tlGrylRA07DV6CqQGxbyQjAqE41l-5Y4WXHSWW3n5xcDXlcB41yRosR5phGKXRzSnrBn-qmFt6BeldAOBjHZWvfYcseD/s640/blogger-image-1676539534.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The view from the Allied left wing where the Prussians were deployed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZ4kbuO8pP0SnjmpvhpsHufZSquMXX8ie4vglSg-rtAXzBhlJuEWgZjZpOevSlpT4d5RX6JKKx9Ue4f31nEj85PKKfi5ouTH6Woz4isM77mjH3SgEnZpuULffbGA73QZHlpz9oG8HfveN/s640/blogger-image--2058679571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZ4kbuO8pP0SnjmpvhpsHufZSquMXX8ie4vglSg-rtAXzBhlJuEWgZjZpOevSlpT4d5RX6JKKx9Ue4f31nEj85PKKfi5ouTH6Woz4isM77mjH3SgEnZpuULffbGA73QZHlpz9oG8HfveN/s640/blogger-image--2058679571.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another view as the Prussians prepared their assault.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81qHyRs0UDo522pksO0IeNdqnSdKhADokl2zBbSWErAEsXv-P8GYKGushWKd61l42hdotkwYyUGPPTuv24xFI9vFdbXSOrZPDRrIcr3RZjhmAIPjpG8ON3w2YyZ-7keEwpESZZsj0ha2A/s640/blogger-image-1162858022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81qHyRs0UDo522pksO0IeNdqnSdKhADokl2zBbSWErAEsXv-P8GYKGushWKd61l42hdotkwYyUGPPTuv24xFI9vFdbXSOrZPDRrIcr3RZjhmAIPjpG8ON3w2YyZ-7keEwpESZZsj0ha2A/s640/blogger-image-1162858022.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And another view.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibPhOslUXVYCzTvaAu2K7yqHucbLJ1iIX4cUptDrVqPtKtKtjzIS_Jd53TPJKu3H4LlG1gEb7sSmJRlgK0Rua2uFODktqatZ0304SueZcHzc653oAkSa2pOR90QO2J3JV1ZlnGd_rf0iW/s640/blogger-image-551427189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibPhOslUXVYCzTvaAu2K7yqHucbLJ1iIX4cUptDrVqPtKtKtjzIS_Jd53TPJKu3H4LlG1gEb7sSmJRlgK0Rua2uFODktqatZ0304SueZcHzc653oAkSa2pOR90QO2J3JV1ZlnGd_rf0iW/s640/blogger-image-551427189.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View of the Austrains from behind the French left wing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9wi2VYqkz27V9XOVWjhdsOmJEJi2nEdI6ovzZDmzia8EFUBco2_VXhqOWtS9zVURFYfL8ShOd6Qt5QryGPjWUnumnz8buBQr7nYkAswEyJSQioIi73EPTVbjJmuyAaag7KSDLP0v2DQJ/s640/blogger-image-1022510608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9wi2VYqkz27V9XOVWjhdsOmJEJi2nEdI6ovzZDmzia8EFUBco2_VXhqOWtS9zVURFYfL8ShOd6Qt5QryGPjWUnumnz8buBQr7nYkAswEyJSQioIi73EPTVbjJmuyAaag7KSDLP0v2DQJ/s640/blogger-image-1022510608.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French massed their artillery in the centre opposite the Russians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrnxHFv2AYNg7ud-ASA3mX7mROFPu_SgCKi9cOTdBgLygG5ZZYoex84V88GfjSH2MK1XG0LZUPce-oqmX7gBzwSH6cKtJCyUUIZCsTKqWwOKhffuYYd5Gei8hQy6SQIUN7DPGvJ05FsD8/s640/blogger-image-1014104248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrnxHFv2AYNg7ud-ASA3mX7mROFPu_SgCKi9cOTdBgLygG5ZZYoex84V88GfjSH2MK1XG0LZUPce-oqmX7gBzwSH6cKtJCyUUIZCsTKqWwOKhffuYYd5Gei8hQy6SQIUN7DPGvJ05FsD8/s640/blogger-image-1014104248.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View from behind the French right wing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5qzmy0XuaJbXNoYtVl0Uk6LE5F2AFtdRCBXTeINQza4F8eTxbuFhu4DJxMjG-PkM2o3m53PZaVJUMEnAQqpIR201PbupIIgaxFXuDr5HIR_d_c08p8HKijxd_xGtV-c_F9TzI1sv3Wc8/s640/blogger-image-337879357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5qzmy0XuaJbXNoYtVl0Uk6LE5F2AFtdRCBXTeINQza4F8eTxbuFhu4DJxMjG-PkM2o3m53PZaVJUMEnAQqpIR201PbupIIgaxFXuDr5HIR_d_c08p8HKijxd_xGtV-c_F9TzI1sv3Wc8/s640/blogger-image-337879357.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View down the battlefield from the allied right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiD9kwpn0b4o8GhJzL16B5Fo9O6__WUSekX3KIPGivpdfTu7BqHnwkWTg5MUnTYszcftaSOAya5crbcmVNiM2gZK515bk2jkF6D2iM_g4_dzyL7uJ_tyeWvWsc6WZ34E9zfnPczpAnGF4-/s640/blogger-image--1490384364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiD9kwpn0b4o8GhJzL16B5Fo9O6__WUSekX3KIPGivpdfTu7BqHnwkWTg5MUnTYszcftaSOAya5crbcmVNiM2gZK515bk2jkF6D2iM_g4_dzyL7uJ_tyeWvWsc6WZ34E9zfnPczpAnGF4-/s640/blogger-image--1490384364.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians advance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3SnWDcTKjvC1LvyDqQwwS81DBxQbjRQ7UCeeA4g5PI-dN2LJ3QuOuprfnbiTuLEVVq5tMWM6hHmeIz23oGCwUp7fMxMECOYQf2KzX3z7Oy0hPKLtohZM-pWz9Hyumn01SAk1jbodLDvv/s640/blogger-image-1429364824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3SnWDcTKjvC1LvyDqQwwS81DBxQbjRQ7UCeeA4g5PI-dN2LJ3QuOuprfnbiTuLEVVq5tMWM6hHmeIz23oGCwUp7fMxMECOYQf2KzX3z7Oy0hPKLtohZM-pWz9Hyumn01SAk1jbodLDvv/s640/blogger-image-1429364824.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">An early cavalry clash on the French left. The Austrian regiment was seen off by the French.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUG_vL3PeyxmRc2MdJ7O_mZXHqtNuqhDQoATUD2Ubn9Nt0o76uFvg3WzVGxISDev2UPpFCcbZ2geTpqVLRNrmTWu0Pr00SICQeFJqVN9FWgV8ue-jJFMMTT9FVok1Z52oh5SgNwhDsdhjb/s640/blogger-image--1827629903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUG_vL3PeyxmRc2MdJ7O_mZXHqtNuqhDQoATUD2Ubn9Nt0o76uFvg3WzVGxISDev2UPpFCcbZ2geTpqVLRNrmTWu0Pr00SICQeFJqVN9FWgV8ue-jJFMMTT9FVok1Z52oh5SgNwhDsdhjb/s640/blogger-image--1827629903.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians launch thier assault and bring their heavy cavalry on early.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiijRavcMGa972xLbhmGazrUDgtaBIlTCU2xt47k8y75FCoNi3z1XHbpVPXi1K9VwREreb0ERrGLJREXdL3rl6E-EDU06t4m1n6JUb2y-U-v6tmB_XYA9kWXeGnQXMvwof2MDTNRGnPZ2t/s640/blogger-image-1525023530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiijRavcMGa972xLbhmGazrUDgtaBIlTCU2xt47k8y75FCoNi3z1XHbpVPXi1K9VwREreb0ERrGLJREXdL3rl6E-EDU06t4m1n6JUb2y-U-v6tmB_XYA9kWXeGnQXMvwof2MDTNRGnPZ2t/s640/blogger-image-1525023530.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the allied right wing the first Austrian assaults go in with some success.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7t1aq5Gk4ckUwh785I-IR96s0NCip3ENqSELP7u-OPfthD_9bQbjXEFX4Fi8W1OAKIvAoXo6rhItMrFQuoPwI68Lssx3e64pbcxMUUrz7hkGDN9VpG9OmUR3kFVukJk5q92wNUnscYcaS/s640/blogger-image--1705815220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7t1aq5Gk4ckUwh785I-IR96s0NCip3ENqSELP7u-OPfthD_9bQbjXEFX4Fi8W1OAKIvAoXo6rhItMrFQuoPwI68Lssx3e64pbcxMUUrz7hkGDN9VpG9OmUR3kFVukJk5q92wNUnscYcaS/s640/blogger-image--1705815220.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the Prussian assault on the allied left wing takes shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LyzNMK2dRnjY9KXjNNWoALxyz2CtlmnObkPXYB8jNBh-ZvNpSgwbwNzR6NyFM8ZdmwCRubWv-_4rfmla_AqPV64b3pmnhyqmDBnxMort9bi9reF0HufS7vb6kl-NqRMs0sTH9izs8jmk/s640/blogger-image--1119136280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LyzNMK2dRnjY9KXjNNWoALxyz2CtlmnObkPXYB8jNBh-ZvNpSgwbwNzR6NyFM8ZdmwCRubWv-_4rfmla_AqPV64b3pmnhyqmDBnxMort9bi9reF0HufS7vb6kl-NqRMs0sTH9izs8jmk/s640/blogger-image--1119136280.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the centre the Russians are rather perturbed by the French grand battery in the centre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5BPtedN5autqLxswyWPdixL4U3e-d0IRLs2psY2YCk7DqY2L8FJOzgmR74TxsKd2yQTuL4TXOW-4PU2W01QwO8B9xmJzORLRovWZIMd-VXq00Laizic3Eu6W2CiE7lg_mterneyhhu-r/s640/blogger-image-1542024905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5BPtedN5autqLxswyWPdixL4U3e-d0IRLs2psY2YCk7DqY2L8FJOzgmR74TxsKd2yQTuL4TXOW-4PU2W01QwO8B9xmJzORLRovWZIMd-VXq00Laizic3Eu6W2CiE7lg_mterneyhhu-r/s640/blogger-image-1542024905.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They looked nice though!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqu9bb6TkIdpAc5KBFEqM-gLr5yn-UoYkxMfTpuwCWbrEHPPsW1kou2d5MPMPkoB8LctjEHYKLWI0euRkRPTZRIrzDp4SaPTvjUsxSASHA8H9Taa1wcOfVJIJ6xbNAa4vYSMgX3Jrm3q4/s640/blogger-image--1916487776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqu9bb6TkIdpAc5KBFEqM-gLr5yn-UoYkxMfTpuwCWbrEHPPsW1kou2d5MPMPkoB8LctjEHYKLWI0euRkRPTZRIrzDp4SaPTvjUsxSASHA8H9Taa1wcOfVJIJ6xbNAa4vYSMgX3Jrm3q4/s640/blogger-image--1916487776.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians are ponderous in their attack</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-iL5Si0zt-6KW-hIJw1Lc_b5lzehJtOJnjSTXcnPdNT-hWufimXdv-xpx5uGPHA39ZOh97wFKT_ue-0MHaa7Ung3Pafhns0Q4aNgezzSQvO7LpoNVLBPWEWG3bwM_alNXUP00Jk1mC71/s640/blogger-image--1871669454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-iL5Si0zt-6KW-hIJw1Lc_b5lzehJtOJnjSTXcnPdNT-hWufimXdv-xpx5uGPHA39ZOh97wFKT_ue-0MHaa7Ung3Pafhns0Q4aNgezzSQvO7LpoNVLBPWEWG3bwM_alNXUP00Jk1mC71/s640/blogger-image--1871669454.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the Russians hold back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQNUO3HBK5PqiBjzHi9e4jaLh3KlGJXLJ6KTDk9QnI8bhEMI8z-64WDkvGmfd4UIb3ONKW1QcagpM1TB14aJa__VdcmxzZe6HEzQ69Cx9RCmQbBsavZjpd-hQ3NiPqy3AWCSBxZJRtlLV/s640/blogger-image--706536703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQNUO3HBK5PqiBjzHi9e4jaLh3KlGJXLJ6KTDk9QnI8bhEMI8z-64WDkvGmfd4UIb3ONKW1QcagpM1TB14aJa__VdcmxzZe6HEzQ69Cx9RCmQbBsavZjpd-hQ3NiPqy3AWCSBxZJRtlLV/s640/blogger-image--706536703.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overview of the early Austrian attack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhqYtQ0w_o9NI29UmTm0tnFxKtamY_Xvo559-NaSHPMInq4sySz_972zi_ZVW3UAlj5Yk_Lay6jUevALO4m9gYAvDvYN55XeMShpyE2dHX-H4I3pGNL58tPJzHNdYEUIcALaQON_883ec/s640/blogger-image--1268970795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhqYtQ0w_o9NI29UmTm0tnFxKtamY_Xvo559-NaSHPMInq4sySz_972zi_ZVW3UAlj5Yk_Lay6jUevALO4m9gYAvDvYN55XeMShpyE2dHX-H4I3pGNL58tPJzHNdYEUIcALaQON_883ec/s640/blogger-image--1268970795.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian assaults begin to force the French back from their field fortifications.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1kEoMY4foVV9l2HOdg1M-zbAkt6lXoX_9t6iNccC4CsF7GOICrdWCBwUUBJ3UW3qc05v3L-2cO8MXAoZW0pg17m8PKLRfyHRlf6eDhU0e4VuXLbs6XBofTEvzGm5DHBwAjGsEJSnHlLy/s640/blogger-image-73335765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1kEoMY4foVV9l2HOdg1M-zbAkt6lXoX_9t6iNccC4CsF7GOICrdWCBwUUBJ3UW3qc05v3L-2cO8MXAoZW0pg17m8PKLRfyHRlf6eDhU0e4VuXLbs6XBofTEvzGm5DHBwAjGsEJSnHlLy/s640/blogger-image-73335765.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the Russians finally spark in to life...... errr ...... by frontally charging one of the French grand batteries!!!!! I'm sure I don't have to tell you the outcome!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXG_TlwzxSTUocsRu3xv-OOqYY7CmZUZWFJDzzIZidZP9CRYhBzcyU7D_8D0xH4sg9E9_0JDfYVhXXLJ53izq6zfsdUxiuyUkZhGwXtzURcb4PiiB_3SKkL-r6DbI8Rrhf3XOShfLUahTt/s640/blogger-image-1969173722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXG_TlwzxSTUocsRu3xv-OOqYY7CmZUZWFJDzzIZidZP9CRYhBzcyU7D_8D0xH4sg9E9_0JDfYVhXXLJ53izq6zfsdUxiuyUkZhGwXtzURcb4PiiB_3SKkL-r6DbI8Rrhf3XOShfLUahTt/s640/blogger-image-1969173722.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian assault evolves, now with cavalry support. But the French held firm against the odds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYklpLeTX-Ze06Dp9x_gobqmmopAMMyl7As58vlK94V42GHlNtCSy84jn6EdHaWDwEfbu9O4_I914WYG_QoJFScZdkZl7XmWsqtR8u9GfylIRwoKb2iTGRqoowUnrOghc440cDK-E-L41B/s640/blogger-image--1021668123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYklpLeTX-Ze06Dp9x_gobqmmopAMMyl7As58vlK94V42GHlNtCSy84jn6EdHaWDwEfbu9O4_I914WYG_QoJFScZdkZl7XmWsqtR8u9GfylIRwoKb2iTGRqoowUnrOghc440cDK-E-L41B/s640/blogger-image--1021668123.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Although available from turn 2 the French commander held on to his reserves until around turn 5. Then brought them on en mass. An infantry division supported by heavy cavalry and elements of the guard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYGeNNtZ1Y6I-wWPP4S4-L5YwikrR8K5N7adDg5wiyEq8dK1YY5YQPCQl58No5u9USBTQaK1ETyAajj1m10wgIB_fax4j3AujGIiJoT7h6kfXqCM_mimc7z6Ua31MQcPUrdNVFB7l1L0W/s640/blogger-image--1052595929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYGeNNtZ1Y6I-wWPP4S4-L5YwikrR8K5N7adDg5wiyEq8dK1YY5YQPCQl58No5u9USBTQaK1ETyAajj1m10wgIB_fax4j3AujGIiJoT7h6kfXqCM_mimc7z6Ua31MQcPUrdNVFB7l1L0W/s640/blogger-image--1052595929.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The reserve cavalry advances to threaten the advancing Russians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajjY9zCSIxgBAFlZ4HOl-F7k3coopNDNWIRSaVsR0bROtpT97y2Vi-NnDi2qvVT82IGYlFcHu27XCpR3H6lwPNp3baEmeeWqMwuUXfhh71I8ib2H_NR_KjTp4LPtyAtuPvC7MPIzR-bFF/s640/blogger-image--85824829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajjY9zCSIxgBAFlZ4HOl-F7k3coopNDNWIRSaVsR0bROtpT97y2Vi-NnDi2qvVT82IGYlFcHu27XCpR3H6lwPNp3baEmeeWqMwuUXfhh71I8ib2H_NR_KjTp4LPtyAtuPvC7MPIzR-bFF/s640/blogger-image--85824829.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry columns advance to support the threatened French left flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3z29mTxAaA2X-6NX6zDcUba5IcizuRh1daEBKy1p53MPjq7LpUW7DyTLqs4lNPnIGtNia91hHUD-jkVSCVJt0UWIDNh-r4OphuPFQ8UL38u9bxtS2sEDnyKLkNIA1sFNXp7nWOsCIQkmC/s640/blogger-image-845089838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3z29mTxAaA2X-6NX6zDcUba5IcizuRh1daEBKy1p53MPjq7LpUW7DyTLqs4lNPnIGtNia91hHUD-jkVSCVJt0UWIDNh-r4OphuPFQ8UL38u9bxtS2sEDnyKLkNIA1sFNXp7nWOsCIQkmC/s640/blogger-image-845089838.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian try to break through on the French left before the French reserves take up their positions. But this cavalry assault failed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwYNiqolqQl_z_YcEuVvj_U1PV1eVKF23NxQXufcARj-QHByZP_glrHxz4ZxXW2VfggYoSgE_KI157swgXR5tUvhhCVFiMsX5SvVbTsO_fYhPmdJ71cmlbQHnaR0-BK-SSm_TseOLVOl5/s640/blogger-image-1514216870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwYNiqolqQl_z_YcEuVvj_U1PV1eVKF23NxQXufcARj-QHByZP_glrHxz4ZxXW2VfggYoSgE_KI157swgXR5tUvhhCVFiMsX5SvVbTsO_fYhPmdJ71cmlbQHnaR0-BK-SSm_TseOLVOl5/s640/blogger-image-1514216870.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians again assault the field works having failed to hold it earlier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFa4ZpeMEe7uIvZhSIrF3bTNP4z6iRVU0JMyXDRrecG5rxCDw9-6LhJGHyswcCFjsLTmdUyZLYpfNXjqKs5uxTDH6-whXx6T8UaDo_xHpGzspzxq9l9e9e_m_Jjm72oVnXGhaPh9CdYCz8/s640/blogger-image--179419576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFa4ZpeMEe7uIvZhSIrF3bTNP4z6iRVU0JMyXDRrecG5rxCDw9-6LhJGHyswcCFjsLTmdUyZLYpfNXjqKs5uxTDH6-whXx6T8UaDo_xHpGzspzxq9l9e9e_m_Jjm72oVnXGhaPh9CdYCz8/s640/blogger-image--179419576.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overview of the French left flank with reserves pouring in (right of picture).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIh5J2uH9ehoK0N6ZqPKN79uIBxYKBYbtdrVNfyCp0pc8LSVdwK72GUfur91vKfj__mnLQgXimwvaZCH1RpxfjI2LOOHSiiG9XHUgNZXM4oV6Pj59C8x3uiVMV1RiZ7QI2NNRwBEioQ0kO/s640/blogger-image--1218771177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIh5J2uH9ehoK0N6ZqPKN79uIBxYKBYbtdrVNfyCp0pc8LSVdwK72GUfur91vKfj__mnLQgXimwvaZCH1RpxfjI2LOOHSiiG9XHUgNZXM4oV6Pj59C8x3uiVMV1RiZ7QI2NNRwBEioQ0kO/s640/blogger-image--1218771177.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians appear in a great position on the allied right but fail to take advantage. (Note the cavalry retreating at the back!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4AA1pMD7XJ2Cq-G0qBilhyphenhyphen8V-PsA9779H6mD96XALkXph_IjopAbTSJrlFKdP9j3CIPbqkaNm-czHmKE0sowkARsZgW8FoNiNdhBVTK2LPfgLvGKt42MwYFGZHlOi2y697w-bKszNExio/s640/blogger-image-1739170134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4AA1pMD7XJ2Cq-G0qBilhyphenhyphen8V-PsA9779H6mD96XALkXph_IjopAbTSJrlFKdP9j3CIPbqkaNm-czHmKE0sowkARsZgW8FoNiNdhBVTK2LPfgLvGKt42MwYFGZHlOi2y697w-bKszNExio/s640/blogger-image-1739170134.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians finally force the French from their defences.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UKQIAsGyXMyarAdk0Cah_Fme_MT25uWiTGuDix9fuK77oTSs5uPBmrLtT88QbMDa9b_yvgiX3VS8LU4-_N8_kTQosApE82eeG4_JmJvuN9AkVRooo3tvAMplffbM-8JKxa8gHndrEnEJ/s640/blogger-image-854902558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UKQIAsGyXMyarAdk0Cah_Fme_MT25uWiTGuDix9fuK77oTSs5uPBmrLtT88QbMDa9b_yvgiX3VS8LU4-_N8_kTQosApE82eeG4_JmJvuN9AkVRooo3tvAMplffbM-8JKxa8gHndrEnEJ/s640/blogger-image-854902558.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the centre the newly arrived French Dragoon brigade support the beleaguered infantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-y69ItBfNB66Gx-V5RIh6fYlix4TLHKuJUMM-Yvck_AYjOSouM_1EuPw7946YakhyphenhyphenMBQXtu3nr-yibe9QGJ-xz13VlWvI7FeV11ibfMbsiJrHv-N6oZ_hy1FMHltBmMZx2xXxMPmGShp/s640/blogger-image-1915901969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-y69ItBfNB66Gx-V5RIh6fYlix4TLHKuJUMM-Yvck_AYjOSouM_1EuPw7946YakhyphenhyphenMBQXtu3nr-yibe9QGJ-xz13VlWvI7FeV11ibfMbsiJrHv-N6oZ_hy1FMHltBmMZx2xXxMPmGShp/s640/blogger-image-1915901969.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Russians fa<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">lter in front of the French artillery (losing more cavalry!).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUssWOMo_p0Pt672O3V2_xBxYrLCWkNdK-trWsBQHbjPAtjYcyD7mIH05cuchvZFeu8JH2fA97UsRl_7qA2-qgOvqikxtb1JPu2BiCr4Oi4cGUjXOVTPWj8-6x4uxO1piqQNmauzDeM7hj/s640/blogger-image-1655640158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUssWOMo_p0Pt672O3V2_xBxYrLCWkNdK-trWsBQHbjPAtjYcyD7mIH05cuchvZFeu8JH2fA97UsRl_7qA2-qgOvqikxtb1JPu2BiCr4Oi4cGUjXOVTPWj8-6x4uxO1piqQNmauzDeM7hj/s640/blogger-image-1655640158.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View from behind the Austrian position.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCU4_b28uHZz55tKGU83Mvg6Amrl5RUMRc-pg2oVnd4JCTWgiDBcsjaGGJ5Rq66Zju-N8fi1h9DBsjLZ9VtVYXhWH2gNI9Jkyz_ylhtcrvQdbyX62Zy4AYHua6deWAsD576MIvbXxc558c/s640/blogger-image-1773064998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCU4_b28uHZz55tKGU83Mvg6Amrl5RUMRc-pg2oVnd4JCTWgiDBcsjaGGJ5Rq66Zju-N8fi1h9DBsjLZ9VtVYXhWH2gNI9Jkyz_ylhtcrvQdbyX62Zy4AYHua6deWAsD576MIvbXxc558c/s640/blogger-image-1773064998.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now the French cavalry fancy their chances in front of the Russian heavy grand battery!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh163MvPRsH6BLV3bxg3VjY0QrgEGwCXGg8nEx6r0rYrf6qksI-hz2CH0fGjUx3dRpIZ-KiYA-V32blDvIMImvOIe7rDPhVVEwhdn7OvXzuEbuTsRsA3WjfR_M1pzfcFwTi1l-lLlhA9_hi/s640/blogger-image--707231204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh163MvPRsH6BLV3bxg3VjY0QrgEGwCXGg8nEx6r0rYrf6qksI-hz2CH0fGjUx3dRpIZ-KiYA-V32blDvIMImvOIe7rDPhVVEwhdn7OvXzuEbuTsRsA3WjfR_M1pzfcFwTi1l-lLlhA9_hi/s640/blogger-image--707231204.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">French heavy cavalry arrive to support the French right flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47a01h-EpWHKgKYtZ-N2yngnRLvIFgVl4hljMODpe49Y8b48zbW0AvXk0Tp6Pvnj2GPIlS-fyJ5pU_rXxVTzDqlp5R22IDXLAcsS-QddV6FNurerejjFXB_yv7ELK-tkDwptPvUAio703/s640/blogger-image--658714664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47a01h-EpWHKgKYtZ-N2yngnRLvIFgVl4hljMODpe49Y8b48zbW0AvXk0Tp6Pvnj2GPIlS-fyJ5pU_rXxVTzDqlp5R22IDXLAcsS-QddV6FNurerejjFXB_yv7ELK-tkDwptPvUAio703/s640/blogger-image--658714664.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Prussian Landwehr advance on the bridge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncp9zy2c_OkI7vitVtKYDJmGEL2qyUrJVCCuoRMrWn-iZPjOrKEXf2FO0rC7FzwxbrHA0RkG0ZkILS-p8U3L4d8FmazxDVxrM5k_W96xSxP5CbOMEk9_DofprGG4DUJFUKkrH0rLzLjpA/s640/blogger-image-1659046694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The Austrian dice throwing was pretty bad!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmw-F5K5o0KnFpoZ-xj0pJWkUl6IWjFGdbZqb7HVpeEDF8910Qb9P317sXFBQFa3gQv3ggxryvxFO4ts477QMAJ-uDxCF6tSZgsDI2yhBEfTq4muU-OLndpCrG2JPOvvD9ZxGsXvkATpF/s640/blogger-image-1164420854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmw-F5K5o0KnFpoZ-xj0pJWkUl6IWjFGdbZqb7HVpeEDF8910Qb9P317sXFBQFa3gQv3ggxryvxFO4ts477QMAJ-uDxCF6tSZgsDI2yhBEfTq4muU-OLndpCrG2JPOvvD9ZxGsXvkATpF/s640/blogger-image-1164420854.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the centre any threat from the Russian was blunted by the presence of the French cavalry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgKWQ0V3bsz308X9snw_zXB4aJbVSRVgYtOnQo2Mmx79MwhyphenhyphenpJWV9u180KvKdAifhdNIWq2rvYIMY2fWC0mKqUjKDI6JvML63Su-3WvNJK0hjvvzVIkG_IAnIAKK0RVQncy4iC2d5Cwa4/s640/blogger-image-570880689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgKWQ0V3bsz308X9snw_zXB4aJbVSRVgYtOnQo2Mmx79MwhyphenhyphenpJWV9u180KvKdAifhdNIWq2rvYIMY2fWC0mKqUjKDI6JvML63Su-3WvNJK0hjvvzVIkG_IAnIAKK0RVQncy4iC2d5Cwa4/s640/blogger-image-570880689.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Having used up their cavalry early the Russians were now in disarray.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJXYHHZpNpH2UxNJKTStylfvgcojFA5fphaxwCY4EMSLP6_XOdf9KH7zaCC3GfCFAkvs8r0W7-mBogP_7c8h1aEox1k61q88FfYKn_AkZDJtEKshqa578Mtf_9d3_EwcHZEajpE-ejyg9/s640/blogger-image--1889331929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJXYHHZpNpH2UxNJKTStylfvgcojFA5fphaxwCY4EMSLP6_XOdf9KH7zaCC3GfCFAkvs8r0W7-mBogP_7c8h1aEox1k61q88FfYKn_AkZDJtEKshqa578Mtf_9d3_EwcHZEajpE-ejyg9/s640/blogger-image--1889331929.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French had stabilised their position on their right, halting the ponderous Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tV1wGFXLOsVOkOQWcbkB4AZSxDKr1ZI6EmkOEDPLDdAiJFcPNoQxBExkeWLrhaHMQ6JU7jQHAUjxyFqcoVZO89aYxuZfrhTlRS4PcqijIlAdOpW_X5najnv70MsGXosyVW73JSUEodyB/s640/blogger-image-750282252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tV1wGFXLOsVOkOQWcbkB4AZSxDKr1ZI6EmkOEDPLDdAiJFcPNoQxBExkeWLrhaHMQ6JU7jQHAUjxyFqcoVZO89aYxuZfrhTlRS4PcqijIlAdOpW_X5najnv70MsGXosyVW73JSUEodyB/s640/blogger-image-750282252.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And successfully counter attacking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjOQJg6VaP82JBCA8QNFcX_nZzegmACuxiC9ioPvdULlSAeVlG-Egf2iumL7Pw903Rzrfr8SEWK8SRqFMNtv_ddR02Pq9mY9izyKp_YSHITZd6JS5qYVn4v-KiEdTylu1qADkIgsu7QHm/s640/blogger-image--775256898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjOQJg6VaP82JBCA8QNFcX_nZzegmACuxiC9ioPvdULlSAeVlG-Egf2iumL7Pw903Rzrfr8SEWK8SRqFMNtv_ddR02Pq9mY9izyKp_YSHITZd6JS5qYVn4v-KiEdTylu1qADkIgsu7QHm/s640/blogger-image--775256898.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A late Austrian advance brings some success but the allies accepted their fate and the game ends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36X_Yv-apLO6fd4-5ezYkGFTiEum7J6s7f_0eqRJY7dsN07Cv3m5NmDG_tUGvpF33zvshkrt6271zeoro8H7JnOkNBv24O9TvKyY2P_vtbH3eCu-6iThY2H16URmxJiHcz10eepzwN54t/s640/blogger-image-1273991324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36X_Yv-apLO6fd4-5ezYkGFTiEum7J6s7f_0eqRJY7dsN07Cv3m5NmDG_tUGvpF33zvshkrt6271zeoro8H7JnOkNBv24O9TvKyY2P_vtbH3eCu-6iThY2H16URmxJiHcz10eepzwN54t/s640/blogger-image-1273991324.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The game ended with the allies failing to make enough of a breakthrough before the French reserves arrived. For me this game was characterised by the allies being a bit overwhelmed by the size of their own forces. We are so used to playing small games that big battle management can be difficult. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Despite having a much superior force overall, the allies struggled with spacing as they opted to bring everything on at the same time. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">They deployed their cavalry early and used it with poor effect. It meant that once the French cavalry arrived the allies lacked any thing to counter it. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Despite this it took some valiant defending by the French to hold their positions until their reserves arrived. All great stuff :-)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">These big games are essentially a good excuse for us to get all our forces on table. They are always good fun and look spectacular. A great way to celebrate a birthday. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It was a great day and I'd like to thank all who took part for making it special. </span></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-90281173540583773642014-05-10T22:50:00.001+01:002014-07-19T10:40:42.279+01:00Trial scenario - King of the Hill<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's been a while since my last post. This is primarily because I started a new job which has meant a bit less time for such frivolities! I have been playing a lot, but the blogging has taken the hit. Hopefully, now I'm a bit more settled I should get back to my not so prolific usual.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been doing a bit of experimenting with things lately. A lack of any new publications from Man at War has meant I have had to resort to a lot of DIY with regard the rule set. I've been looking at coming up with my own lists for various campaigns, mostly relying on Nafziger and his enormous collection of OOBs. Still very much a work in progress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've also been looking at new pick up scenarios. Having played the game for quite some time now repeatedly playing the same 6 scenarios in the rule book has left my friends and I fancying something new.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I picked up the Warhammer Waterloo rule book a while ago when it was being sold off cheap at Salute. That rule set contains a good number of scenarios which, with modification, could be used for a number of different rule sets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first scenario we had a go at was King of the Hill. In essence the game is based on the occupation of a hill placed in the center of the battlefield.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My friends Chris (French) and Steve (Austian) faced each other across battlefield.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The aim of the game was to occupy the hill in the centre of the battle field. To occupy the hill you needed to have double the the amount of units fully on the hill than your opponent. The objective (the hill) only becomes live at the start of turn 4. In Napoleon at war you assess victory conditions at the start of each players turn. If at the end of the game no side has double the units on the hill then the side with the majority of units on the hill would win.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When setting up the game it was typical that the players rolled up a lot of hills. 5 extra terrain pieces were placed and 3 of those were hills!. The other 2 pieces were an enclosed field and an ordinary field.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTIktYu75JxLRZRq5P9D-0ANzd37NthqPU8dNgBahYKQkc6U8-39dHb0AHRfjeTb7iKIfdbeSKXtpRVybmKEsJPFp3djvxqgEZCNi0caeOm9VpQQHDNyiww9Dr_l3kXYBqI-o1YlDs4z_/s640/blogger-image--1177767519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTIktYu75JxLRZRq5P9D-0ANzd37NthqPU8dNgBahYKQkc6U8-39dHb0AHRfjeTb7iKIfdbeSKXtpRVybmKEsJPFp3djvxqgEZCNi0caeOm9VpQQHDNyiww9Dr_l3kXYBqI-o1YlDs4z_/s640/blogger-image--1177767519.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French formed up placing their artillery limbered in the centre in between 2 small infantry brigades. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghPG2ohbyNTkuaXUKROKzNyipzi8OukGTHJOwf4wofZAvfeTxeZ47J953sSaZj2pZ8EUVjVslgaDWPetx3ga7vRWqQvQrXm1Lz71Q7ag_e0rhDRQkHIluJk1yR7DhgBhqB-ekF_hzkWLj/s640/blogger-image--1234710038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghPG2ohbyNTkuaXUKROKzNyipzi8OukGTHJOwf4wofZAvfeTxeZ47J953sSaZj2pZ8EUVjVslgaDWPetx3ga7vRWqQvQrXm1Lz71Q7ag_e0rhDRQkHIluJk1yR7DhgBhqB-ekF_hzkWLj/s640/blogger-image--1234710038.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The cavalry brigade was spread out in support of the infantry.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkdEcS1PLynvHLGYJPiG7YC0y3ymYDaK__PYcDvSUMXYRQsV1GBsSlz6LlTU-K6P3Cu-1TuKjN4DSMkbUwVNFL67YJvBNyg5opirKnxKvyqZf3RyvTlj_eBoDVzU7E_l9R9N-fpmmML2D/s640/blogger-image--1737905947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkdEcS1PLynvHLGYJPiG7YC0y3ymYDaK__PYcDvSUMXYRQsV1GBsSlz6LlTU-K6P3Cu-1TuKjN4DSMkbUwVNFL67YJvBNyg5opirKnxKvyqZf3RyvTlj_eBoDVzU7E_l9R9N-fpmmML2D/s640/blogger-image--1737905947.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians focused their deployment on the hill and massed their infantry made up of Jagers and Grenzers as well as German infantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqQYxwY3lpQE227ttMvAscRMUpkMYt5ES82a_DLtk1udQgF5whdOxcORpDJ6jr3PeoH7ewUDPssUkwyOwkHyTraPYmXnMaFLWkCIAYyr6tVk_RhEnfy8QrLeOStSTxWqUj2tVa6qtir-O/s640/blogger-image--1195355721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqQYxwY3lpQE227ttMvAscRMUpkMYt5ES82a_DLtk1udQgF5whdOxcORpDJ6jr3PeoH7ewUDPssUkwyOwkHyTraPYmXnMaFLWkCIAYyr6tVk_RhEnfy8QrLeOStSTxWqUj2tVa6qtir-O/s640/blogger-image--1195355721.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians only had 1 cavalry unit on table so were initially relying on their infantry to do the job.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_j-yozxoZ2bm1TzPUQd21ix_mE6VhojA4UL5KkxJxslBXnQgomWxMyCvDeTABnfxgTdqzoMfAocJ603V5pf7FnYwCG7ux60nqRzc0ykpHsh7GncouDVo3M3rkxIe26SojPZkTNZ7DI2P/s640/blogger-image--1101879255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_j-yozxoZ2bm1TzPUQd21ix_mE6VhojA4UL5KkxJxslBXnQgomWxMyCvDeTABnfxgTdqzoMfAocJ603V5pf7FnYwCG7ux60nqRzc0ykpHsh7GncouDVo3M3rkxIe26SojPZkTNZ7DI2P/s640/blogger-image--1101879255.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">However, the cavalry they did have was a quality Hussar regiment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOrfOkDIfSurqCBImnCV-P6SLpkhyphenhyphenEShTacIWdFnwKGmd9BWsWQzqm_rd2_kq4v_GnhA5AoYWU0gOSUV7nApMvedv7ZMmgs_UoeVKsR4JnpERyCwozqB5gRVbeL_bMm-kOUZ0gZSew7_r/s640/blogger-image-878411573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg231RP_tHlYe2Hhs1TjsUIu-wYZ33FD0JY3l52o8LAMMXnrxK5MlfzzQPBTpfGV4jUF2VWf_Jb84T-0e3_pqWTchKrE4OGIJ71W-FiuhIztX5FobuQB0H7T2OtKOWH2lu6YfdKt323lFvQ/s640/blogger-image-955410294.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They also occupied the hill with a regiment of Chasseurs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNZ-92iy5uSCFf6yqUVbilRU_7xsfcVnrSvBGMSaIMrJ_Fh1XkmR1D6AfFbe2kPswSbupz6AwV5DVeCacigqGwUNqHXGN0Cvyy4XAYzQQsdSELfVadXsvCkK1G5owHzqxAJNn_wLc62XZ/s640/blogger-image--1036279835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNZ-92iy5uSCFf6yqUVbilRU_7xsfcVnrSvBGMSaIMrJ_Fh1XkmR1D6AfFbe2kPswSbupz6AwV5DVeCacigqGwUNqHXGN0Cvyy4XAYzQQsdSELfVadXsvCkK1G5owHzqxAJNn_wLc62XZ/s640/blogger-image--1036279835.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And advanced on their right flanking the hill with cavalry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-7vOfE4s9zRUBXnElusMbXp_mTokT-4jjI1K41HhjCi5GCjJE7NjTFS8cukWY2esKRf5heoIeXnKssA86VY8SY64LR2kmWqPJvF1g5NhAUo1ORz1aZVyWoDgGmdgFKJZTzK0mYWopMEx/s640/blogger-image-709614145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-7vOfE4s9zRUBXnElusMbXp_mTokT-4jjI1K41HhjCi5GCjJE7NjTFS8cukWY2esKRf5heoIeXnKssA86VY8SY64LR2kmWqPJvF1g5NhAUo1ORz1aZVyWoDgGmdgFKJZTzK0mYWopMEx/s640/blogger-image-709614145.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French position at the end of their turn 1.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5sqw1b5HGahP11ucJj7NkK-M-POLlnaBHvoVXlvMspG7W1D-3S97aUWenO8Mv1DE7iIl2mibdUQMOtSeNxPT2AI9ceHph-6qATny9WelnRkg-LtOAZTLK-4-rVeIgQjo_AG5ad5I01xD/s640/blogger-image--708506591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5sqw1b5HGahP11ucJj7NkK-M-POLlnaBHvoVXlvMspG7W1D-3S97aUWenO8Mv1DE7iIl2mibdUQMOtSeNxPT2AI9ceHph-6qATny9WelnRkg-LtOAZTLK-4-rVeIgQjo_AG5ad5I01xD/s640/blogger-image--708506591.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian response was to advance on the enclosed field with their light infantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoczfiQFjvNFfdqrT9WaoyIYT_aL_9d06E37EFHFVkCwM4tH8pY_jo69tdURfi5L1-l8swDr8IYBo3aWru96YTof3KwqEcRU6mYxFNBEV5xDH41k-Oh4smXFkBv9DFI98-s6ivoO0TT09/s640/blogger-image--623971324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoczfiQFjvNFfdqrT9WaoyIYT_aL_9d06E37EFHFVkCwM4tH8pY_jo69tdURfi5L1-l8swDr8IYBo3aWru96YTof3KwqEcRU6mYxFNBEV5xDH41k-Oh4smXFkBv9DFI98-s6ivoO0TT09/s640/blogger-image--623971324.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and advanced up to the hill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EN2Tvko4-row5RVY99ZTITLzLJlkTYNfP68kupweEWBLzmIercwBBoM_clzhKBE1Q6UGWl18D38FLFD3_tv6SI5fQyihNmbzmtpMTo8Wc8-mC_CP4l4Q7nXTSaUGs5_Owq2YvsMpzy3-/s640/blogger-image-814675428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EN2Tvko4-row5RVY99ZTITLzLJlkTYNfP68kupweEWBLzmIercwBBoM_clzhKBE1Q6UGWl18D38FLFD3_tv6SI5fQyihNmbzmtpMTo8Wc8-mC_CP4l4Q7nXTSaUGs5_Owq2YvsMpzy3-/s640/blogger-image-814675428.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian artillery menaced the French (Bavarian) cavalry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLCWDqiOEW62FtbEWEfIzpdanZRfjCiEswezOIym6XEC5tajIy_Euaa1Wl7GchGCU55PfWIdbK6UhP1b7zlT4OsOkWtC7-yC7bqlMkW3kg6E9W_GdC6Lb5js7v1RKRESA7PJO6zTDnE4c/s640/blogger-image--846478178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLCWDqiOEW62FtbEWEfIzpdanZRfjCiEswezOIym6XEC5tajIy_Euaa1Wl7GchGCU55PfWIdbK6UhP1b7zlT4OsOkWtC7-yC7bqlMkW3kg6E9W_GdC6Lb5js7v1RKRESA7PJO6zTDnE4c/s640/blogger-image--846478178.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and the Austrian hussars charged on to the hill to engage the French Chasseurs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhAu1MHqau1NdvVTYCLMuKDDhm6xuSXZLw1HyfCXVYvVL-L1KKypqKoB1qqWkeCt0pZ8LlRhLoNOatYhVH8E5fGkRhjHeKQqDzsUMOAemjx-h-phXDJzVLGAGRQlhzqHe8lA18PAsywr8/s640/blogger-image--423177279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhAu1MHqau1NdvVTYCLMuKDDhm6xuSXZLw1HyfCXVYvVL-L1KKypqKoB1qqWkeCt0pZ8LlRhLoNOatYhVH8E5fGkRhjHeKQqDzsUMOAemjx-h-phXDJzVLGAGRQlhzqHe8lA18PAsywr8/s640/blogger-image--423177279.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was a poor match and the Chasseurs were forced to retire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgL31q_7tWsma1H_pmwdPZv3YwcKW1191r3pqyiIfFSvzNQbBWdee2MkWsxkLWgbbBxGSd3dSeANeoY_7bpalPlMBLfisLRy-9QsqLFlSNwWUgCl4kGDJ22dKXKAVHrUvVfK-g24L202S/s640/blogger-image-238084985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgL31q_7tWsma1H_pmwdPZv3YwcKW1191r3pqyiIfFSvzNQbBWdee2MkWsxkLWgbbBxGSd3dSeANeoY_7bpalPlMBLfisLRy-9QsqLFlSNwWUgCl4kGDJ22dKXKAVHrUvVfK-g24L202S/s640/blogger-image-238084985.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This allowed the Hussars to break through on to the still limbered French artillery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3S0ZT3OZ82aqkFd6pc-FCcXlJrc9BbEZno08lAKs5E1tuQ3_Mt75chKtkxQNWgg_bhBznpcnRnjAcF-o_BCTofxjfR-lhN0VDsYtL_wnjxPO0N3bcIN4w8TFFWZtUS247N9lgLNSAdadB/s640/blogger-image--1516880795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3S0ZT3OZ82aqkFd6pc-FCcXlJrc9BbEZno08lAKs5E1tuQ3_Mt75chKtkxQNWgg_bhBznpcnRnjAcF-o_BCTofxjfR-lhN0VDsYtL_wnjxPO0N3bcIN4w8TFFWZtUS247N9lgLNSAdadB/s640/blogger-image--1516880795.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Needless to say the Hussars dispatched the artillery and gained sole possession of the hill. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu7wngHE_px4DfTKEpThIG7jAGlIUiJQ8m4Z-VydZuMeMpLT0c3RxOyDVD8BmDOF5ymUZYLH9NZL8S9zL-TqD03aRTkdbOGKBALC3DOshd8rXkiZdAyd6JLNmnrCg9Y93K6cHVaeUOsI7b/s640/blogger-image-602451172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpil5GuO4wrjLGUkDD61km6LZq_36vPpJlO8auT1RzNxWnUssIF2RyDkXYsZNnF0s7XkbqLXYIx-eOi_jG0OS760KROS6e4H9wn_mzPjQa7aDz0PBvA4SYHRccNfdLhyphenhyphenQxYbx1R75EChyphenhyphen3/s640/blogger-image--1749587362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpil5GuO4wrjLGUkDD61km6LZq_36vPpJlO8auT1RzNxWnUssIF2RyDkXYsZNnF0s7XkbqLXYIx-eOi_jG0OS760KROS6e4H9wn_mzPjQa7aDz0PBvA4SYHRccNfdLhyphenhyphenQxYbx1R75EChyphenhyphen3/s640/blogger-image--1749587362.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In a bold move the French infantry deployed in to line to shoot at the Hussars. The infantry opened fire and the Hussars failed to evade. As a result the Hussars lost<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> more casualties. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4KrhUhZWEYONFBJIt6swuER6z1HmN2SUV3dHhbQ8j0lFitLXj8-EgTdcbGD3M-9P10NhVfy82UWnv7s3fUL7_u-wHI0praK0Rm0sjwWgzqUvJP7qViqhO-opjTtdjAg4dE-7gvULM98qW/s640/blogger-image--781320437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4KrhUhZWEYONFBJIt6swuER6z1HmN2SUV3dHhbQ8j0lFitLXj8-EgTdcbGD3M-9P10NhVfy82UWnv7s3fUL7_u-wHI0praK0Rm0sjwWgzqUvJP7qViqhO-opjTtdjAg4dE-7gvULM98qW/s640/blogger-image--781320437.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On their right the Light cavalry moved out wide looking to out flank the Austrian artillery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3dVQHSN_1i6IeygUezmQxPT1x-47zTVPVwM9w6QXzri1vxqiiQSwQJgZNd-eHQGz81NuS6Wd9y3BFvyJhGQWoyaVk2R1C8uP1AcYUjlvoClZ-Ru2RIDbXx_YzdsB-a4jSY7ECGFKET-n/s640/blogger-image--995926830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3dVQHSN_1i6IeygUezmQxPT1x-47zTVPVwM9w6QXzri1vxqiiQSwQJgZNd-eHQGz81NuS6Wd9y3BFvyJhGQWoyaVk2R1C8uP1AcYUjlvoClZ-Ru2RIDbXx_YzdsB-a4jSY7ECGFKET-n/s640/blogger-image--995926830.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the left the<b> </b>Light cavalry moved up to halt the Austrian infantry. They charged ....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk6u9iq3Zs0HYsysUtfHsjcV8DnS_X47kGrXvkxYEN1JbVYY6weD4qNAzOqwT_joOG9nMSYtGSF3c-YFk2o0jQ7vx9K6Jy898VVQbnLeG0wlmjKpxSwJx-oumMhOtWHvbq856YBD4YuWj/s640/blogger-image--1522364817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk6u9iq3Zs0HYsysUtfHsjcV8DnS_X47kGrXvkxYEN1JbVYY6weD4qNAzOqwT_joOG9nMSYtGSF3c-YFk2o0jQ7vx9K6Jy898VVQbnLeG0wlmjKpxSwJx-oumMhOtWHvbq856YBD4YuWj/s640/blogger-image--1522364817.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But rapidly lost their nerve when the infantry opened up with defensive fire.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPR52W4NhK5ojESc247N2UQZ16gnPtB3eSbtfosXTUi_4oqtC2MNk3bxEhCjw0gaPCpc6PrIkEAzTp9xu-cKapWbb2JYBQ_zKB4ZXfuyuoObYfTDQ30hNmNDJT8ObiYw7CnSHXW1xbegIr/s640/blogger-image--559767769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPR52W4NhK5ojESc247N2UQZ16gnPtB3eSbtfosXTUi_4oqtC2MNk3bxEhCjw0gaPCpc6PrIkEAzTp9xu-cKapWbb2JYBQ_zKB4ZXfuyuoObYfTDQ30hNmNDJT8ObiYw7CnSHXW1xbegIr/s640/blogger-image--559767769.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French Chasseurs reformed and tried their luck once more against the now depleted Austrian Hussars.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZOPhVxonYgOY11wpIF4uVHSoz01qdNdjNuZMXZqhC542tlETZMCm4znp_ImXazD9OtMI5Ng7M9InCJ7Uq6a1h3WKIMcCuaDWdMD3f7HXDF6zt55054xA9QltBe-wGhejkYxVGGLcQI1r/s640/blogger-image--1612714173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZOPhVxonYgOY11wpIF4uVHSoz01qdNdjNuZMXZqhC542tlETZMCm4znp_ImXazD9OtMI5Ng7M9InCJ7Uq6a1h3WKIMcCuaDWdMD3f7HXDF6zt55054xA9QltBe-wGhejkYxVGGLcQI1r/s640/blogger-image--1612714173.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Again the quality of the Hussars shone through and the Chasseurs were forced to fall back. But in so doing the Hussars, with so many casualties, were so reduced in strength they were removed from play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThVAkDLD_1wwAS-kAHjtiSEP_RWQ13Muq1ibnDK_LaRH9goMuUAnOok_LNXO0mr3OmdWE1iixCylvO_8Pp-D6BatY8ITDI1Ra0zUYO-5z8wg-uBJMSeh4Xh1STRBWBz-XZLMBLayEe3YX/s640/blogger-image--701659292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThVAkDLD_1wwAS-kAHjtiSEP_RWQ13Muq1ibnDK_LaRH9goMuUAnOok_LNXO0mr3OmdWE1iixCylvO_8Pp-D6BatY8ITDI1Ra0zUYO-5z8wg-uBJMSeh4Xh1STRBWBz-XZLMBLayEe3YX/s640/blogger-image--701659292.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The situation on the French left at the end of their turn 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQ8xy5hnV8Ir4ePnRAQEvarES7h6xHFNarB1sBtvdFQ_8f9rYHk-aDVla7F2uLf95YkuJq1o0vZNvmDfwSHHa0grN0hWYn3DYnZHkRs7rBtU6HRPtaw1DFIneTe_YpaOSLY7AKQkZKBYh/s640/blogger-image--1864603996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQ8xy5hnV8Ir4ePnRAQEvarES7h6xHFNarB1sBtvdFQ_8f9rYHk-aDVla7F2uLf95YkuJq1o0vZNvmDfwSHHa0grN0hWYn3DYnZHkRs7rBtU6HRPtaw1DFIneTe_YpaOSLY7AKQkZKBYh/s640/blogger-image--1864603996.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Situation on their right.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJRAQoqmoQRTJ_fRK7ikvad-DgmCl5ZPT9dUOhzC76-LVC16gdxOVPPPeJ3j_A9N5gd6PLvZ0eVq0dkWViv4EoDOP3f1GFwaUgcsZjUUgcn8ykh2mSED0UBWT8eBmo0eK9f5plTIX-JWt/s640/blogger-image-325399684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJRAQoqmoQRTJ_fRK7ikvad-DgmCl5ZPT9dUOhzC76-LVC16gdxOVPPPeJ3j_A9N5gd6PLvZ0eVq0dkWViv4EoDOP3f1GFwaUgcsZjUUgcn8ykh2mSED0UBWT8eBmo0eK9f5plTIX-JWt/s640/blogger-image-325399684.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With the loss of their Cavalry it was all down to the Austrian Infantry which were forced to maintain their advance despite the presence of the French Cavalry.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQSBiqPvG8OA6vXom-WUd8ZTVAvwx71bkrGRGiY1SBFuuATGx1c2i8fv186xu4pZFtCP8Rl28xAxLAe8ojFY-0CrTjEUXXAx9pMhBBIuMA5v99wkYaEBhLx8xtE80N7MHohtkxWjdEkV4/s640/blogger-image--186403640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQSBiqPvG8OA6vXom-WUd8ZTVAvwx71bkrGRGiY1SBFuuATGx1c2i8fv186xu4pZFtCP8Rl28xAxLAe8ojFY-0CrTjEUXXAx9pMhBBIuMA5v99wkYaEBhLx8xtE80N7MHohtkxWjdEkV4/s640/blogger-image--186403640.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry advanced up to the hill,</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhiFlaff_8PXfqpT95nuC8DzolBi6hxuKwO747CmAQxHvsnssysbWgG7RdP6eGzuihzFeHvTIx1bQPkfEo7ALGtC7zjQtgzTovHepEW9p_0uVkfIHmdfLTQkBQADOj2R1FUVb54irpa5x/s640/blogger-image--180031287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhiFlaff_8PXfqpT95nuC8DzolBi6hxuKwO747CmAQxHvsnssysbWgG7RdP6eGzuihzFeHvTIx1bQPkfEo7ALGtC7zjQtgzTovHepEW9p_0uVkfIHmdfLTQkBQADOj2R1FUVb54irpa5x/s640/blogger-image--180031287.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and attempted to gain the enclosed field. The Jagers charged but were forced back through weight of defensive fire.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NgwhxkchA17IPLAaahN5_0VqCKbtQd83o1FI5w6CfT2kS0okwsfbW0GUDfwNvT9p-8eqqlI5P5X3UjYVuDoUT7BNG4RLLxh2smH-u6opflb7rOblIjkCK5isII0XlFJ_3G7nBhkhknpT/s640/blogger-image-9078570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NgwhxkchA17IPLAaahN5_0VqCKbtQd83o1FI5w6CfT2kS0okwsfbW0GUDfwNvT9p-8eqqlI5P5X3UjYVuDoUT7BNG4RLLxh2smH-u6opflb7rOblIjkCK5isII0XlFJ_3G7nBhkhknpT/s640/blogger-image-9078570.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Grenzers had a go but were also forced to fall back.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE9d1xK9xND3rC4zVDNQEK1r1f7lIv_nZ8UxqJpztJF2KTSiAEYsXvHzFU1-CGspIca2xYTofiLHWqArHq1pc3vqmWksgYq1TEt-zYsof0U9XE9Jju_XZ8G7v1VXvQPDmkLpgwszkj0wY/s640/blogger-image--1768749523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE9d1xK9xND3rC4zVDNQEK1r1f7lIv_nZ8UxqJpztJF2KTSiAEYsXvHzFU1-CGspIca2xYTofiLHWqArHq1pc3vqmWksgYq1TEt-zYsof0U9XE9Jju_XZ8G7v1VXvQPDmkLpgwszkj0wY/s640/blogger-image--1768749523.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French doggedly held their position.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTbim7Ku7AxTW_2iDOhu-NUjZrIWPsEpcMdVcp3ZoU4CTx0EW0u8yzaf2ZhsdZrPGYUVuOrhzJqdzJH_kHQREr19m_fyr2nP9aFAFHcdXtPzPatbU0pWYL6WEUSl85c8a3GQbwdlu9moN/s640/blogger-image--2140905762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTbim7Ku7AxTW_2iDOhu-NUjZrIWPsEpcMdVcp3ZoU4CTx0EW0u8yzaf2ZhsdZrPGYUVuOrhzJqdzJH_kHQREr19m_fyr2nP9aFAFHcdXtPzPatbU0pWYL6WEUSl85c8a3GQbwdlu9moN/s640/blogger-image--2140905762.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall<b> </b>situation<b> </b>at the end of turn 2. Note the Austrians managed to gain a foot hold on the hill.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcdKjUDeMArsn2vB4iYFhFlCkWoEwPeYTTXTDcIBVB0RXl8E2_a_WnO3Awx3lVxHVZrumX1X2v_g1i9K-x0IE7vSkpz_iTEUTcBfII2JDlre6aLK41nG2uXQYi2OaQKJUSZm3xhQ3F2M2/s640/blogger-image--420031971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcdKjUDeMArsn2vB4iYFhFlCkWoEwPeYTTXTDcIBVB0RXl8E2_a_WnO3Awx3lVxHVZrumX1X2v_g1i9K-x0IE7vSkpz_iTEUTcBfII2JDlre6aLK41nG2uXQYi2OaQKJUSZm3xhQ3F2M2/s640/blogger-image--420031971.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><b>Turn 3</b></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Aware that the hill objective went 'live' at the start of the next turn focus swiftly switched to the hill.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6ezOyoXQA1ZHhbGYVAN0MB-AcOX6g_vXc2zJc4KEGNFam1Eg1P1xKwUKVcqmk6sTY5zCQ07oCzUz5cLVkTFo6TJOJd611RCoGSNgSKDWi-_QEMHFxJCvTbHxoQIndU3sdiBNhhcWm1wC/s640/blogger-image-1562868109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6ezOyoXQA1ZHhbGYVAN0MB-AcOX6g_vXc2zJc4KEGNFam1Eg1P1xKwUKVcqmk6sTY5zCQ07oCzUz5cLVkTFo6TJOJd611RCoGSNgSKDWi-_QEMHFxJCvTbHxoQIndU3sdiBNhhcWm1wC/s640/blogger-image-1562868109.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French infantry (and depleted cavalry) moved on the hill but only 1 unit could actually fully get on to the hill (the unit in line).</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nV_2rJzO2JCjBnT2V17gWb9y0t4zwgEGDhvu0mcOTWZ7Urj_hXJ7JlE4pz4byvET7ksu6yfc2AfmcP0i8En6GpNzE3DOgVkfyJFXPm_g4p-WSAlUhZkWD2S-BHBm1ZUDxvcQ7HnhNG1l/s640/blogger-image--974978042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nV_2rJzO2JCjBnT2V17gWb9y0t4zwgEGDhvu0mcOTWZ7Urj_hXJ7JlE4pz4byvET7ksu6yfc2AfmcP0i8En6GpNzE3DOgVkfyJFXPm_g4p-WSAlUhZkWD2S-BHBm1ZUDxvcQ7HnhNG1l/s640/blogger-image--974978042.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the French right their units moved to encircle the Austrian artillery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQo-HkXYhWPodmM95H9yix1GMZx-EqWXne_JOll3OhjLMek_GTJPk13efJLWe95tTcJX0z31Xrc8zzGhBeFaGHEjgTxsX2w22kcJchGPOgg2UmzMJg4WbjGgNz8CeQLeQtoGRTonfSUM9g/s640/blogger-image--656430012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQo-HkXYhWPodmM95H9yix1GMZx-EqWXne_JOll3OhjLMek_GTJPk13efJLWe95tTcJX0z31Xrc8zzGhBeFaGHEjgTxsX2w22kcJchGPOgg2UmzMJg4WbjGgNz8CeQLeQtoGRTonfSUM9g/s640/blogger-image--656430012.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The infantry charged the guns, not quite achieving a flank charge....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bvFJgRRdC9h-0TnwpeCVVzad5IC1U_z8ecyMBI4zA2Tk64F5IWPRT99V7xTGGWOH1GrRkYD0nbDXAwKZmDjc4qV2VHR_O2mdCRP87DAqUtEIe7bH_Y67wBPIaBNztCoS5c4gnDuagp4X/s640/blogger-image-1289689855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bvFJgRRdC9h-0TnwpeCVVzad5IC1U_z8ecyMBI4zA2Tk64F5IWPRT99V7xTGGWOH1GrRkYD0nbDXAwKZmDjc4qV2VHR_O2mdCRP87DAqUtEIe7bH_Y67wBPIaBNztCoS5c4gnDuagp4X/s640/blogger-image-1289689855.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and were forced to retire from all the canister fired at them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; 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Buoyed by their success against the infantry the artillery relied on their canister fire to see off the charge as the cavalry , like the infantry the, failed to gain a flank charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDsaPQ0UoJvFAv02xZn3-KunTXuT6dvNXWo8369GXrvmdzkxwHiRdJESRDst4l2vrO_cKfQqlxEIoIxSI3uiePeyBV27fqWESYNM6Bu5rJjS1EjQqWLO0FMEdw_UBqtcGPcxQL3D71nWa/s640/blogger-image-247611293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDsaPQ0UoJvFAv02xZn3-KunTXuT6dvNXWo8369GXrvmdzkxwHiRdJESRDst4l2vrO_cKfQqlxEIoIxSI3uiePeyBV27fqWESYNM6Bu5rJjS1EjQqWLO0FMEdw_UBqtcGPcxQL3D71nWa/s640/blogger-image-247611293.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The artillery opened up on the cavalry and inflicted casualties on the light cavalry. This meant the cavalry would need have to perform an unfavourable élan test to charge home. They needed 2x4+ and passes the test with ease. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikl0Adfwy912t3_vUNY_-jAVU6TnTVoxw4DTbsaC76Wh4o1CYGNjWYf8a0R1QiTShtI0wc1ORT_jJAlagEwEtuB_qOoEj-ciJySBILtS9pgoTc61qLt_pL0hDNsqShbAEM0ZiNHcG4ZHa7/s640/blogger-image--1246999042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikl0Adfwy912t3_vUNY_-jAVU6TnTVoxw4DTbsaC76Wh4o1CYGNjWYf8a0R1QiTShtI0wc1ORT_jJAlagEwEtuB_qOoEj-ciJySBILtS9pgoTc61qLt_pL0hDNsqShbAEM0ZiNHcG4ZHa7/s640/blogger-image--1246999042.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The artillery were destroyed</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8g27jk8uHe-0Rk76hGUSPuUeGorHjsYKSgRnkFBq1R7qJkPY6n0-dHO99QGF9FIx2JpaOAjeucnLikz1BRznEo1iTJmMPQZzKM0ZQFltWkiWbG7oYvq5YoXFr1nRjjEIEC0BP-7KE7kH/s640/blogger-image-1231355902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8g27jk8uHe-0Rk76hGUSPuUeGorHjsYKSgRnkFBq1R7qJkPY6n0-dHO99QGF9FIx2JpaOAjeucnLikz1BRznEo1iTJmMPQZzKM0ZQFltWkiWbG7oYvq5YoXFr1nRjjEIEC0BP-7KE7kH/s640/blogger-image-1231355902.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The cavalry broke through on to an awaiting infantry square but failed to make an impact on the infantry.</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEsmYNwCY4Ofw9wGFq_RlREpez2IPC-gp4CvxcR8WUEXt8voJ3nrlmaE1nM1meGxxPSQCz30tpqF25nMA6BjjTc37IbTgRAL4KltmIilJ5yv0IK6oK0tLo7WzyBn0JhssKS0yQbcBsC91/s640/blogger-image-1804602789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEsmYNwCY4Ofw9wGFq_RlREpez2IPC-gp4CvxcR8WUEXt8voJ3nrlmaE1nM1meGxxPSQCz30tpqF25nMA6BjjTc37IbTgRAL4KltmIilJ5yv0IK6oK0tLo7WzyBn0JhssKS0yQbcBsC91/s640/blogger-image-1804602789.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Around the hill a French column assaulted and Austrian column </div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IZu5QGbNjVrBKdnnWQ25QCW_gGG1jFQ4ob3s-3Ro0-pgfuoud47QvD4qKkLHSN7iTYEm1JseHttZT5rTrRKHs5VsfCgGx_0biQ1VT7lhFTw7mGB677pJzUnhgJhObFXIEzd0JP2r5eU8/s640/blogger-image-226017414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IZu5QGbNjVrBKdnnWQ25QCW_gGG1jFQ4ob3s-3Ro0-pgfuoud47QvD4qKkLHSN7iTYEm1JseHttZT5rTrRKHs5VsfCgGx_0biQ1VT7lhFTw7mGB677pJzUnhgJhObFXIEzd0JP2r5eU8/s640/blogger-image-226017414.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and forced the Austrians to fall back.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtfN_BptMQKDOzXmjLmSySZxWBTMGXp0WyIaKPW6E1d00XL-3av6PLLyMumeOyp-etZU7bzHvrduBX_az39dE3a1fsBNN9pzcdwxdYpaCnYZRXVOVhUDbNf_OM5He-fZts5uu_CTLJ6Lt/s640/blogger-image--690446931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtfN_BptMQKDOzXmjLmSySZxWBTMGXp0WyIaKPW6E1d00XL-3av6PLLyMumeOyp-etZU7bzHvrduBX_az39dE3a1fsBNN9pzcdwxdYpaCnYZRXVOVhUDbNf_OM5He-fZts5uu_CTLJ6Lt/s640/blogger-image--690446931.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the left the cavalry tried once more to charge the infantry but again were forced back by defensive fire.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DUNvpHP3vXiIs38z9pvUoJ7FrvmK1YlefYmhhd4rWAmnJ3BuTOXdgK1uMfqD0XxfrzOdOa4dyqoi9v5bwNyp5Gv1HxB4YrcaeG_u2wTyL0ocQIfz1MheqiV97vOrpsPOM5b0OaSyPNgc/s640/blogger-image--116854274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DUNvpHP3vXiIs38z9pvUoJ7FrvmK1YlefYmhhd4rWAmnJ3BuTOXdgK1uMfqD0XxfrzOdOa4dyqoi9v5bwNyp5Gv1HxB4YrcaeG_u2wTyL0ocQIfz1MheqiV97vOrpsPOM5b0OaSyPNgc/s640/blogger-image--116854274.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian Infantry were beginning to log jam behind the hill as the French began to encircled them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYK9V7i0z21N6KMdC9I5d_6b66JSnFLLA5VhzQlpNPmu0PVeIeq8IU6g3LUU4oC_UOGPiLYWLibZ5kF0QdmnmwkOpwZ506Njqt_tVaovrd2qMO-eiDF1wikF7qbZb_3tRrP0lKnUptexw/s640/blogger-image--1002158994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYK9V7i0z21N6KMdC9I5d_6b66JSnFLLA5VhzQlpNPmu0PVeIeq8IU6g3LUU4oC_UOGPiLYWLibZ5kF0QdmnmwkOpwZ506Njqt_tVaovrd2qMO-eiDF1wikF7qbZb_3tRrP0lKnUptexw/s640/blogger-image--1002158994.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But luck favoured the Austrians. The Austrian column on the hill engaged the French line in a firefight which French, despite being in a better formation lost! As a result they were forced to fall back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNG62m-3M3SNpCYagLw5d4Gz7WR3SNeKc9jJqh2DcO_40QOe-R0SXv8ljo6S-rc3b0t91c9MnU8Ug_BbJLa2TJrcwTPBHAKKYA_DEoTtrHtdF-dxARXY8NTtTUCVQL0vy9tmmlw-ATn2lc/s640/blogger-image-2062766770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNG62m-3M3SNpCYagLw5d4Gz7WR3SNeKc9jJqh2DcO_40QOe-R0SXv8ljo6S-rc3b0t91c9MnU8Ug_BbJLa2TJrcwTPBHAKKYA_DEoTtrHtdF-dxARXY8NTtTUCVQL0vy9tmmlw-ATn2lc/s640/blogger-image-2062766770.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Jagers assaulted once more in to the enclosed field and forced out the defending French.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPhVc8CPKs0x7m5D44Ag1BKSNndnzzpiANT114cedoQwvvv8qqZ1ghded27eOTXlxzHjusnB2J9BxxieorRd8rwGElrZUPc8PKxGwabnhS2uWMNeMo78koLenncNSXBdHUGDf5O7dVghu/s640/blogger-image-680221935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPhVc8CPKs0x7m5D44Ag1BKSNndnzzpiANT114cedoQwvvv8qqZ1ghded27eOTXlxzHjusnB2J9BxxieorRd8rwGElrZUPc8PKxGwabnhS2uWMNeMo78koLenncNSXBdHUGDf5O7dVghu/s640/blogger-image-680221935.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Suddenly the situation had had swung in favour of the Austrians.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrwa5cbxN1acibL4zAoVADsec15SUZZRu21j-iZWpGnSBrmO3rqZtF3pJwxvFMk0h52ix1NsmugnAFeyvpmIM3Hg49zLRWEpDoe5D22iWDfCT_KszKWl3mkinJ52MPl9i8CqA0aczKWu6/s640/blogger-image-1607954274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrwa5cbxN1acibL4zAoVADsec15SUZZRu21j-iZWpGnSBrmO3rqZtF3pJwxvFMk0h52ix1NsmugnAFeyvpmIM3Hg49zLRWEpDoe5D22iWDfCT_KszKWl3mkinJ52MPl9i8CqA0aczKWu6/s640/blogger-image-1607954274.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To add insult to injury the Austrian reserve arrived, a brigade of Cuirassiers.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxykxhUUAvPoRoOFfc4tzJD8KaGCMtaQ9f1v00I0STGX0kvyftHcEno99TlIUe2JFiqze487VSqHsnUpQEvax-rzicv-Zf8F83R8KwVlgEFH1KnVNU9jx_ISB7qnNrpO9J3KTyKiuDi4u/s640/blogger-image-1141256062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxykxhUUAvPoRoOFfc4tzJD8KaGCMtaQ9f1v00I0STGX0kvyftHcEno99TlIUe2JFiqze487VSqHsnUpQEvax-rzicv-Zf8F83R8KwVlgEFH1KnVNU9jx_ISB7qnNrpO9J3KTyKiuDi4u/s640/blogger-image-1141256062.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These moved to encircle the French right flank.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZnlR8xW42gnBaheMEfJl55JvclgKBXZDjTJOVYWXCeU0JFJGTPZkLgm3quvOIRir3zuwgWVnr2b0eVUXH8AJVfJtSLAcN4R4wfwWUQATq2QMPtatNB2AdkCR8c9E-AVS3p5PNdxSadsb/s640/blogger-image-1941936096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZnlR8xW42gnBaheMEfJl55JvclgKBXZDjTJOVYWXCeU0JFJGTPZkLgm3quvOIRir3zuwgWVnr2b0eVUXH8AJVfJtSLAcN4R4wfwWUQATq2QMPtatNB2AdkCR8c9E-AVS3p5PNdxSadsb/s640/blogger-image-1941936096.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And so at the end of turn 3 the Austrains had sole possession of the hill as a result of a single fire fight. Obviously this meant that at the start of turn 4 the Austrians had won the game.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7__OtseivgTE9HdhCOZ976Bre8AJSwTK6mc6xjVLSnrl1r5Aw1H_6yhJdIhw7OhYojzYy4Fo5P3IQIRrNLNdCt5wQ5hGsMELmnFHElDInsq-4IOWknJ1ndjNM71RJ951o8qGsT-QKN_nX/s640/blogger-image--1505877657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7__OtseivgTE9HdhCOZ976Bre8AJSwTK6mc6xjVLSnrl1r5Aw1H_6yhJdIhw7OhYojzYy4Fo5P3IQIRrNLNdCt5wQ5hGsMELmnFHElDInsq-4IOWknJ1ndjNM71RJ951o8qGsT-QKN_nX/s640/blogger-image--1505877657.jpg"></a></div><br></div><b>Conclusion</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The point of the scenario was to force both side to advance and meet in the middle of the table and engage in a good old ding dong fight. I feel it achieved that. Many Napoleon at war scenarios allow the defender to just sit back and force the attacker to to do all the work. That's ok but it's good to have scenarios where both sides are forced to fight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">However the scenario does need a few tweaks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Firstly the hill I used was far too small. It was only big enough for a few units to occupy it. This meant much of the fighting occurs around the hill and not on it and allows situations like what happened in this game to occur.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have since tried the scenario with a bigger hill and it works much better. Also I just felt its better if the objective hill is the only hill on the battlefield, thus making it a clear focus of attention for a commander to occupy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Secondly having a fixed time at which the hill 'goes live' creates some issue. In our second game (with the bigger hill) it was too easy to hold units off the hill but behind the hill for cover. And then just swamp the hill on turn 3 knowing that was the critical turn to have units on the hill. This is could be overcome by having the turn the hill 'goes live' determined randomly or simply left to the end of turn 6.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Despite the flaws in the scenario we had an enjoyable evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you enjoyed the write up and many thanks for reading :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-27515110192995870192014-03-22T14:37:00.001+00:002014-03-22T14:39:01.679+00:00Prussians attack the French in a "Frontal Assault"<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">With the approaching 200th anniversary of the end of the 1814 campaign we had some battles to commemorate the end.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In this game Steve took the field with a Prussian Infantry division attacking my French Infantry Division.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The scenario was an adaption of the "attack on a prepared position" scenario in the Napoleon at War book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I call it "Frontal Assault". The differences are that the attacker can win the game if they can hold one objective until the start of their next turn (similar to FoW). Also, the defenders don't get to roll for reserves until turn 3. All this was designed to give the attacker a better chance of winning in this very difficult scenario.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There was little terrain (4 pieces) but I did get to place a two building village. The other terrain was two hills and a wood. The other terrain pieces were there just for aesthetic purposes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Annoyingly I failed the roll (despite a re roll) to select which side of the table to defend so I didn't get to deploy in the village. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had a large 5 battalion infantry brigade and so I placed that to cover the very vulnerable objective (which Steve placed) on the French left flank, just outside the village. I detached a French Lancer Regiment to sit back and support the infantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5d1inFLFargdnR8CFwEFwlQR74wDiJusikE2SYO2c8dJIORJbWu3OdbgGLahKZwwHf4ssDdjdG9a5eWIP5KR14EJO2mqDsJIKn_RnWS29hpflhO1Qrwc3KJf_ai11FBkPh-tshwnOASX/s640/blogger-image--392214519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5d1inFLFargdnR8CFwEFwlQR74wDiJusikE2SYO2c8dJIORJbWu3OdbgGLahKZwwHf4ssDdjdG9a5eWIP5KR14EJO2mqDsJIKn_RnWS29hpflhO1Qrwc3KJf_ai11FBkPh-tshwnOASX/s640/blogger-image--392214519.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I placed my artillery in the center. This was a grand battery so I kept it central as I didn't know Steve's deployment at the time. I used it also to hold the objective I had placed on the hill (I couldn't quite place it behind the hill). I also deployed a smaller 3 battalion infantry brigade to cover the objective and support the artillery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillyZc3H6IdCPbqXmw1aztnkrnhCZN9GnJfSNLKzlm7ZwKAIBSvXWQ_uNAElxxtpQD1Glrw3_Muk1TxGK2sANPcOnu7AeYnIQq4CTTXs1vcaAFCVcHEsGKWFWpRV9KUHVKFJcnI-ROUbtH/s640/blogger-image--24538894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillyZc3H6IdCPbqXmw1aztnkrnhCZN9GnJfSNLKzlm7ZwKAIBSvXWQ_uNAElxxtpQD1Glrw3_Muk1TxGK2sANPcOnu7AeYnIQq4CTTXs1vcaAFCVcHEsGKWFWpRV9KUHVKFJcnI-ROUbtH/s640/blogger-image--24538894.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the right I deployed my remaining light cavalry, some Chasseur de Cheval and another unit of Lancers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQqyqpHTxjOkQ0WxRiZgpzxnJNoNTsyTlIdYDneWdAZiF4yjwqPeTutUibEYD_ioAD1Id7-Hb6BP9cm9wyMiDajs_A6hqqBp8AF7zgk38L5LzrtuQaAW1YucGt8M1GwlOPo9ZR3gndnnR/s640/blogger-image--494054179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQqyqpHTxjOkQ0WxRiZgpzxnJNoNTsyTlIdYDneWdAZiF4yjwqPeTutUibEYD_ioAD1Id7-Hb6BP9cm9wyMiDajs_A6hqqBp8AF7zgk38L5LzrtuQaAW1YucGt8M1GwlOPo9ZR3gndnnR/s640/blogger-image--494054179.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Steve deployed his entire infantry on the edge of the village with his heavy artillery in support. He had 2 infantry brigades of 3 battalions, a Landwehr Brigade of 3 battalions, a jäger battalion, 1 heavy artillery battery and a lone hussar regiment( which he positioned over on the other flank behind the wood).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPq2_2LJiNreA2Ks0ExJ5ui1OtzrQ8TW0H4XlD5XatDIW-TLTvfdW7ow3b-RRxUypfxpl9ep1W9jiXpAWBiR2rAafA5K068Vv7T7UfT2k77R_x1fCdZc-yQua_2BKCw1RxrBOei0gJo6PS/s640/blogger-image-266585792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPq2_2LJiNreA2Ks0ExJ5ui1OtzrQ8TW0H4XlD5XatDIW-TLTvfdW7ow3b-RRxUypfxpl9ep1W9jiXpAWBiR2rAafA5K068Vv7T7UfT2k77R_x1fCdZc-yQua_2BKCw1RxrBOei0gJo6PS/s640/blogger-image-266585792.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was clear what Steve's intent was. The French prepared for the oncoming assault. I had 1 Line battalion on the left flank sat right on the objective. The remaining Infantry were all conscripts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHSNkQWnrWMv1alQNBud5KOPUsZpXeoaWGod4Tb9wb8wutM6u9XHTePJUpL4tricPQ3RhI9a7Vo_9A_MJo-EDlCk43qMHx45lZLaRa1mNJ0rVFw1Ln72r6nU0FeLg2axJDL9yPjzlY9OgK/s640/blogger-image--1300229063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHSNkQWnrWMv1alQNBud5KOPUsZpXeoaWGod4Tb9wb8wutM6u9XHTePJUpL4tricPQ3RhI9a7Vo_9A_MJo-EDlCk43qMHx45lZLaRa1mNJ0rVFw1Ln72r6nU0FeLg2axJDL9yPjzlY9OgK/s640/blogger-image--1300229063.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Turn 1</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">As expected Steve launched the Prussian infantry</span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">through the village.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4U7vyaCRHlfIiY3M3davIcQmdkqZiA-wvtz6GlMgOlC6p_E-wbcFEwqDaV7t0Rxd-iAlyREmuEvSnwf5ZPY2siShLTI6-w5dDq5-3KcxiGeVdwCYDtHyLfqrQUaMrHNwtE6yrMu3RMa1Z/s640/blogger-image--1162472061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4U7vyaCRHlfIiY3M3davIcQmdkqZiA-wvtz6GlMgOlC6p_E-wbcFEwqDaV7t0Rxd-iAlyREmuEvSnwf5ZPY2siShLTI6-w5dDq5-3KcxiGeVdwCYDtHyLfqrQUaMrHNwtE6yrMu3RMa1Z/s640/blogger-image--1162472061.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian Heavy artillery opened fire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-BPSgCKGi4PpqjlQgWp4kqA_a-Z39WhYujF3XznlLb7azqjTt_F5oGckYuV-TSAQSLbvzWr_s2_m9Zj61vonDldiaud8bcHYFBTnhnns3Wdw640U1TKVcgNaGaabDv6p6tkNYAy6_1FB/s640/blogger-image-1768745101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-BPSgCKGi4PpqjlQgWp4kqA_a-Z39WhYujF3XznlLb7azqjTt_F5oGckYuV-TSAQSLbvzWr_s2_m9Zj61vonDldiaud8bcHYFBTnhnns3Wdw640U1TKVcgNaGaabDv6p6tkNYAy6_1FB/s640/blogger-image-1768745101.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And inflicted heavy casualties on its target.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsamMhJmSotFrtHg6ZPRXHlVUyruWtoHXDeRBd8jchdTieLRK0LbZEaqSdU_gAE76FfHbrjiRGfAtcnGwAFaNpL2cmUijmlmBisljp4lXa1RI5gHoM50_exK5tjSq0fcv3vJEDAykDeUU/s640/blogger-image-1069257110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsamMhJmSotFrtHg6ZPRXHlVUyruWtoHXDeRBd8jchdTieLRK0LbZEaqSdU_gAE76FfHbrjiRGfAtcnGwAFaNpL2cmUijmlmBisljp4lXa1RI5gHoM50_exK5tjSq0fcv3vJEDAykDeUU/s640/blogger-image-1069257110.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian Hussars advanced through the wood and charged the French Lancers but the Lancers successfully evaded</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyhXeV855X0CNDGw-XKGfBFSuwi1VuM3u5BbFm9jH8cllepfgwuBh4KOG_9AUx_2L2fCsJJ2kht9x0cCu6JgVLKQ6C-UU63gWYi2R73_aDlw3zo_-BjpL8fOmItF2LA46Yik4C_lVgY0u/s640/blogger-image--462604839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyhXeV855X0CNDGw-XKGfBFSuwi1VuM3u5BbFm9jH8cllepfgwuBh4KOG_9AUx_2L2fCsJJ2kht9x0cCu6JgVLKQ6C-UU63gWYi2R73_aDlw3zo_-BjpL8fOmItF2LA46Yik4C_lVgY0u/s640/blogger-image--462604839.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French had to react<b> </b>to the Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaR7_mz7KExRaO7wOdtSS-XiuK4sRHr6er540Rz4zMA3gzSEEZ9VU-7D__ZI7Lvs4dNZHbGhiZ_iv2tQvRphhczzR1Do3XKBWyzTCWZlUvVthbX6qOxQdPXpi4-TRqrSveEJ-ZGLXJrA9L/s640/blogger-image-482573404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaR7_mz7KExRaO7wOdtSS-XiuK4sRHr6er540Rz4zMA3gzSEEZ9VU-7D__ZI7Lvs4dNZHbGhiZ_iv2tQvRphhczzR1Do3XKBWyzTCWZlUvVthbX6qOxQdPXpi4-TRqrSveEJ-ZGLXJrA9L/s640/blogger-image-482573404.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I advanced the Infantry a little</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOcFx1IsgBa4oLsp8cf5iA0YuhOX0Rafmg1adT9v9b7YbavYEDjgtEYri87PIAyVaHzaN5mi_b4pXO9Hfs4SbOxR2ePH3qYQL_rYjKuTOBLWdpgrwXMqrDqtCWtdBmYkFflRR5PBFdW2Z/s640/blogger-image--1694452558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOcFx1IsgBa4oLsp8cf5iA0YuhOX0Rafmg1adT9v9b7YbavYEDjgtEYri87PIAyVaHzaN5mi_b4pXO9Hfs4SbOxR2ePH3qYQL_rYjKuTOBLWdpgrwXMqrDqtCWtdBmYkFflRR5PBFdW2Z/s640/blogger-image--1694452558.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And detached a battalion from the center to help support the threatened left flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7OHinoZ1klQvFzP81VuCSMt_R7A_mrXw0nJbL2HRXWTDweYVIzbgB2Rrc65w6VmKv9ribOc6UCeK57bPEQCqDbF2FlV9c52EYUMDAM2ZClUIu1xvHu3PHGZ1qZSKkjGion0UwIF9uhZ2/s640/blogger-image-1526042268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7OHinoZ1klQvFzP81VuCSMt_R7A_mrXw0nJbL2HRXWTDweYVIzbgB2Rrc65w6VmKv9ribOc6UCeK57bPEQCqDbF2FlV9c52EYUMDAM2ZClUIu1xvHu3PHGZ1qZSKkjGion0UwIF9uhZ2/s640/blogger-image-1526042268.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French artillery inflicted losses on the advancing Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpKK7I7jLrOU5P4RugfoOiuISxFVy8wBrE4CnrTI5e_7OTCtvSiQOJx3HS5l9yfw-igjwy2HCnnDV6B8d2ji42tvo3et5bZzxL8bbJkkT8IFHQ6nB40gEBCGBb7UFoXlE8TzWVct-J6Z2/s640/blogger-image-733835171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpKK7I7jLrOU5P4RugfoOiuISxFVy8wBrE4CnrTI5e_7OTCtvSiQOJx3HS5l9yfw-igjwy2HCnnDV6B8d2ji42tvo3et5bZzxL8bbJkkT8IFHQ6nB40gEBCGBb7UFoXlE8TzWVct-J6Z2/s640/blogger-image-733835171.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b> </b>On the right flank the<b> </b>Light Cavalry re ordered themselves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SU3yf0Yv2HXVjm9JSb58YW8dAuvBBDXjsKIlg5YYAjKs3e8rOtIEDvAMuKD05lQDi5PfHYz8D-bxN-SwfWXbhCHcevsL8nkjrrEJT70ybLq6Q1shE8QANNi9i1kfU5ilPlWbu9ENzsxt/s640/blogger-image--682596602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SU3yf0Yv2HXVjm9JSb58YW8dAuvBBDXjsKIlg5YYAjKs3e8rOtIEDvAMuKD05lQDi5PfHYz8D-bxN-SwfWXbhCHcevsL8nkjrrEJT70ybLq6Q1shE8QANNi9i1kfU5ilPlWbu9ENzsxt/s640/blogger-image--682596602.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the extreme left the Conscripts attempted to assault the Prussian unit in front but the assault failed to go in.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlA5fjSyWxjoNQTUjKag-VHDQPUaq3Om3kXidNm4iso1V58LqjLROxFl8jz40fmI_u7y1vHRot_wBvAEzDfSe5zyAp0rA1yiHaFo6GAxiah_lMT35F5I0dP0GjCDfe0LMqGl1lN75aT0wf/s640/blogger-image--875712459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlA5fjSyWxjoNQTUjKag-VHDQPUaq3Om3kXidNm4iso1V58LqjLROxFl8jz40fmI_u7y1vHRot_wBvAEzDfSe5zyAp0rA1yiHaFo6GAxiah_lMT35F5I0dP0GjCDfe0LMqGl1lN75aT0wf/s640/blogger-image--875712459.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><b>Turn 2</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians didn't hang around and got stuck in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOb1wvlq-zML9eImZ774htw1jznMsfN7F6ipXZrBRXeyaFsMlo34OrmkgrhiQ-Tp9FiCVNwQhYLhR0iKnCCB2_rWjdM-QTcxlIA-EhoMl4sIR-AZmxhfLn_mYDfCvHZnYAcT95qstwlQKQ/s640/blogger-image--1226881820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOb1wvlq-zML9eImZ774htw1jznMsfN7F6ipXZrBRXeyaFsMlo34OrmkgrhiQ-Tp9FiCVNwQhYLhR0iKnCCB2_rWjdM-QTcxlIA-EhoMl4sIR-AZmxhfLn_mYDfCvHZnYAcT95qstwlQKQ/s640/blogger-image--1226881820.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The assault on the far left forced the French unit to fall back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47bEnxF5pwK04kkPcREF8Xweo9PH7ZMo6FSL_jyJTwyXGb0-MllpL1fWrnZcs6-JVe1uwXjW42hGv1gHKyDzxo3_Xi2AVEo0VJCr4HZ_hGGDu7fLCn57bQzcf9I5uklJBhSqtGxLeJ77Y/s640/blogger-image--385634413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next Prussian assault suffered heavily from both regular musketry and defensive fire and the unit was destroyed before making contact.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2-ehSjEiOFvVXIhfW_hRa-HJ7Hj9sk8R-kuFVPpa4S4HaZOiyswB10bCNUcxK2VHdLtzwNpS4z2qCBIgZCjTNVvniJc_GS6vY2dWFRoioBQrV_bLYUXQlDOI00u3pUnIkWU_M_wlKb00/s640/blogger-image-912371920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2-ehSjEiOFvVXIhfW_hRa-HJ7Hj9sk8R-kuFVPpa4S4HaZOiyswB10bCNUcxK2VHdLtzwNpS4z2qCBIgZCjTNVvniJc_GS6vY2dWFRoioBQrV_bLYUXQlDOI00u3pUnIkWU_M_wlKb00/s640/blogger-image-912371920.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French Line battalion breathed a sigh of relief!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrH3YpWYYOIXbjzvMPf-wvfT9EHl4-iJr-Zx-q55zl0QMM6svZno-dgTMRc-6viJJs5KWPwbgGIr9jolIJsVVxTWWukE5Wem4wkqpOzXJ1xFfUGSThzhWGNRWt7In2tgn0AlSz7sNGoQq/s640/blogger-image-28630876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrH3YpWYYOIXbjzvMPf-wvfT9EHl4-iJr-Zx-q55zl0QMM6svZno-dgTMRc-6viJJs5KWPwbgGIr9jolIJsVVxTWWukE5Wem4wkqpOzXJ1xFfUGSThzhWGNRWt7In2tgn0AlSz7sNGoQq/s640/blogger-image-28630876.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first wave of assaults had been mixed for the Prussians but there were plenty more units to come.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0VnyOJNt0tVXn0z_emE8OyniBlbAZn8utT9bJIPtoYSXfQqTZqoCcpo2cuwFqHJIm3eUnZVfMChpGyCxhN0xLLht1f3_vLoUKhNnuj3Cn1QEECmxWdbLWYxgyqsCvnGPetMsEwVtw9j0/s640/blogger-image--1664798629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0VnyOJNt0tVXn0z_emE8OyniBlbAZn8utT9bJIPtoYSXfQqTZqoCcpo2cuwFqHJIm3eUnZVfMChpGyCxhN0xLLht1f3_vLoUKhNnuj3Cn1QEECmxWdbLWYxgyqsCvnGPetMsEwVtw9j0/s640/blogger-image--1664798629.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the right the Prussian Hussars charged the Lancers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33oA1couB9w3X42P5H9gikr2n1Y9hzGCFU7qusaMgPn1ArydowAB8etCT23e7rcdekH3awImNJAlJ_fXMahkF-DhjZgEVPlWqrq6OctkdXegkR4abCHGKvQ25rHAsc6WbR6Mn5EuTlcCb/s640/blogger-image--293782877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33oA1couB9w3X42P5H9gikr2n1Y9hzGCFU7qusaMgPn1ArydowAB8etCT23e7rcdekH3awImNJAlJ_fXMahkF-DhjZgEVPlWqrq6OctkdXegkR4abCHGKvQ25rHAsc6WbR6Mn5EuTlcCb/s640/blogger-image--293782877.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But the Chasseurs successfully countercharged </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9n9yvOHZ7EzQhBz-dmFoIV_AqHu2AZdV7Z1-_b7SMWXiZ4tJ7jpnM45DJp-XnGNgjr9WNe9yLYffJyMyPVhM02HrnwZqLqOk-Hu35ZHwPbGrN0k_1jbGZ_8nvehrcUjUjipMXQWSPaS1/s640/blogger-image-572700865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9n9yvOHZ7EzQhBz-dmFoIV_AqHu2AZdV7Z1-_b7SMWXiZ4tJ7jpnM45DJp-XnGNgjr9WNe9yLYffJyMyPVhM02HrnwZqLqOk-Hu35ZHwPbGrN0k_1jbGZ_8nvehrcUjUjipMXQWSPaS1/s640/blogger-image-572700865.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And won :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6AhpxGE1g14aLL2nXAsaWCxJNy4715B0fDSAvZvEb4o00flMTHE9CI5lnuVNVyZLuybbjuprSQLsYETCVIiqc2qIXYNCbNwbdQTF5s1KBah_SembZ5v6RY-0UGEt-nLPeWd6jZZuklg-/s640/blogger-image-1769529736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6AhpxGE1g14aLL2nXAsaWCxJNy4715B0fDSAvZvEb4o00flMTHE9CI5lnuVNVyZLuybbjuprSQLsYETCVIiqc2qIXYNCbNwbdQTF5s1KBah_SembZ5v6RY-0UGEt-nLPeWd6jZZuklg-/s640/blogger-image-1769529736.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Hussars had to fall back </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATrQLqM-KbVRuxi6mP2775qRk1q6PXU9OloDvKYWvBVTo3JKIjqFx6KTpCHm49yOENj9vTyFWypCwPmZOmsZ9_MfSM2O2G6DJgK_ZLkt6Z5x0NKRklwrwBNiETIg3XKSGGeCKlFjaDKnn/s640/blogger-image--100195353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATrQLqM-KbVRuxi6mP2775qRk1q6PXU9OloDvKYWvBVTo3JKIjqFx6KTpCHm49yOENj9vTyFWypCwPmZOmsZ9_MfSM2O2G6DJgK_ZLkt6Z5x0NKRklwrwBNiETIg3XKSGGeCKlFjaDKnn/s640/blogger-image--100195353.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the Chasseurs followed up to keep the pressure on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Fojv1Qu_si0xt3aMhMSL56DH57p4Pua_CRtOihB7n58Xlhj7uo536xXaBtblD3t1sIHlzINHIG7mCVPam6na-Z0-mWzOEVJO7PqvUpm6LZlSF6rwy3l0fo9gk4tBAffYmmTjFIKOOgEW/s640/blogger-image--1155853248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Fojv1Qu_si0xt3aMhMSL56DH57p4Pua_CRtOihB7n58Xlhj7uo536xXaBtblD3t1sIHlzINHIG7mCVPam6na-Z0-mWzOEVJO7PqvUpm6LZlSF6rwy3l0fo9gk4tBAffYmmTjFIKOOgEW/s640/blogger-image--1155853248.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the left<b> </b>the French had to reorganise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Cy7QachwNR-Pg2e9pnIf7NB_BxwabEATpE-8waOwfYT1hcKSpVxMhOam5dSWvlBvL9O0la2XMbjsLyKCm4IIcOvfSleuvoDaYKx2wdY96ttyCrZztvoBfvd-BNxQ-4RDSkgN2exyOW81/s640/blogger-image-180720691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Cy7QachwNR-Pg2e9pnIf7NB_BxwabEATpE-8waOwfYT1hcKSpVxMhOam5dSWvlBvL9O0la2XMbjsLyKCm4IIcOvfSleuvoDaYKx2wdY96ttyCrZztvoBfvd-BNxQ-4RDSkgN2exyOW81/s640/blogger-image-180720691.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And in the center the inactive medium artillery battery was limbered to redeploy against the left flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN7DLgo7n0Fj9OY5WOLqUoBqMmPtaOkXxseKniW_q_v0F-5OB3ZjIlaN3a8kQm2OUWDEe6COPVDyetJBf8-XpmyznAPgGVbZZnPJ_nZKvaxjDNirkQ_GLEbCDLh8uVz_rMuBHlbbLvfnh/s640/blogger-image-2087898367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN7DLgo7n0Fj9OY5WOLqUoBqMmPtaOkXxseKniW_q_v0F-5OB3ZjIlaN3a8kQm2OUWDEe6COPVDyetJBf8-XpmyznAPgGVbZZnPJ_nZKvaxjDNirkQ_GLEbCDLh8uVz_rMuBHlbbLvfnh/s640/blogger-image-2087898367.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the right flank the Lancers attempted take advantage of the failure of the Hussars but the Hussars annoyingly evaded the charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoZFQ_-35dcwAhzt750PfkFLWBaeuczHHQ0nJKFE_5X7ZrbtX87_8xc-UvMXeI_6vjTrPASHqlsQvKhZ5yFxv8b5mDib85gJnwrThsZ2VDIDla5T_ouEdwGG2_p1k3-hIzZG2wKD09dhf/s640/blogger-image-632572955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoZFQ_-35dcwAhzt750PfkFLWBaeuczHHQ0nJKFE_5X7ZrbtX87_8xc-UvMXeI_6vjTrPASHqlsQvKhZ5yFxv8b5mDib85gJnwrThsZ2VDIDla5T_ouEdwGG2_p1k3-hIzZG2wKD09dhf/s640/blogger-image-632572955.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 3</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The second wave of the Prussian assault came in and the poor French Line Battalion took the brunt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZLLUzYPTMyKBkgURIVu3h5jeWsVtpTv5Q4Y_NGKEco-GldRWITKOsezUdLxzVeyvE4WG886lU8zzSRzZ3YrUOKhm9loRzK1BYNTsqTaempPj8Dsmc34GixT4Kr-Fcv5KCtVYN7FDLy4G/s640/blogger-image--1361985388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZLLUzYPTMyKBkgURIVu3h5jeWsVtpTv5Q4Y_NGKEco-GldRWITKOsezUdLxzVeyvE4WG886lU8zzSRzZ3YrUOKhm9loRzK1BYNTsqTaempPj8Dsmc34GixT4Kr-Fcv5KCtVYN7FDLy4G/s640/blogger-image--1361985388.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first assault was sent reeling back from defensive fire.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NmcszSApYd7vth-ZIxEBr574MXpP6UIJR5zj5h3Qd6VGETL1O4mCGsGQNJrjg-NpbwCf8IIRt3jkrm7i1o56Ej-RptAmKDrKBjyDTaGjJ4JBDTN6vXuyp2mmBNsVuR84p2FhRD9QhIJE/s640/blogger-image--663409544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NmcszSApYd7vth-ZIxEBr574MXpP6UIJR5zj5h3Qd6VGETL1O4mCGsGQNJrjg-NpbwCf8IIRt3jkrm7i1o56Ej-RptAmKDrKBjyDTaGjJ4JBDTN6vXuyp2mmBNsVuR84p2FhRD9QhIJE/s640/blogger-image--663409544.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The second charge came in</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oRImnfueVL6RHTz8PgLSLw5eWoCD9p62N-W_6JmNB3u92SdD7sDhiYrEzhFPHfYAtflUh2XRMoV2DU9d42rTi81cmPimaoQVI99alj8RMWrbR7E3_SveU_06BLU_SlBWV2N7VNVpMAXZ/s640/blogger-image--213529932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oRImnfueVL6RHTz8PgLSLw5eWoCD9p62N-W_6JmNB3u92SdD7sDhiYrEzhFPHfYAtflUh2XRMoV2DU9d42rTi81cmPimaoQVI99alj8RMWrbR7E3_SveU_06BLU_SlBWV2N7VNVpMAXZ/s640/blogger-image--213529932.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And again was repulsed by defensive fire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hyphenhyphenH2ig3SNP08uuVIJ_Ahaqqn9ydSzrMPFTT0AoqnzoRyik984k40HI4qPeMR-_yxMX1gTAPuQqgTAAZhCg1I6LoxANhfVG1HLjGQ4IvLpxSW_YaecwAx6grFE9n-bL2wlwsPpR4CGSm1/s640/blogger-image-1381874345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hyphenhyphenH2ig3SNP08uuVIJ_Ahaqqn9ydSzrMPFTT0AoqnzoRyik984k40HI4qPeMR-_yxMX1gTAPuQqgTAAZhCg1I6LoxANhfVG1HLjGQ4IvLpxSW_YaecwAx6grFE9n-bL2wlwsPpR4CGSm1/s640/blogger-image-1381874345.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The third charge arrived and....... Was annihilated by defensive fire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtE4LSQp_0CBgbsKDsIe-Z71K8kLtg9lAP7OjgHNOvy4hlcO7ZoHeCFyNNWMHsMJXuLIVf8Kyzjjah4Da8eoMchib_fVKFGXOyWu-MtBoxJf86rc6Tk41mQh3YQBofJiT2nqXfV1tZRct/s640/blogger-image-1109449932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtE4LSQp_0CBgbsKDsIe-Z71K8kLtg9lAP7OjgHNOvy4hlcO7ZoHeCFyNNWMHsMJXuLIVf8Kyzjjah4Da8eoMchib_fVKFGXOyWu-MtBoxJf86rc6Tk41mQh3YQBofJiT2nqXfV1tZRct/s640/blogger-image-1109449932.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fourth assault </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaQN7hIx1AiULYvVuLoZ5gd_6BYk101rAKGKf3eJyPvll-LqDZD5QVRlgDRXsqj7LBo-6DQrcikDrjSXNyTwf_5qWtwb8eNcxzYc6vNIivY9J6zddDdqfdmgQNrUl_ywCjjATEnkfimzF/s640/blogger-image--2110921141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaQN7hIx1AiULYvVuLoZ5gd_6BYk101rAKGKf3eJyPvll-LqDZD5QVRlgDRXsqj7LBo-6DQrcikDrjSXNyTwf_5qWtwb8eNcxzYc6vNIivY9J6zddDdqfdmgQNrUl_ywCjjATEnkfimzF/s640/blogger-image--2110921141.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">was also thwarted!!! The heroic French could not believe their luck !! Has there ever been such an act of valour on the wargames table? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aTmSHEel7jxpTTd9JF-OK2Wa9khdR1DuWi3ZAnkQgJ-1plDcFnlPs44AkcK8oSCFp6KUTJzhqtCAWysmU809FyGix9FPhQsKFZeF7TncO25GzzuOkSV2DFi6kkEx59JQJ_bLhyphenhyphensxxEPc/s640/blogger-image-2146330509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aTmSHEel7jxpTTd9JF-OK2Wa9khdR1DuWi3ZAnkQgJ-1plDcFnlPs44AkcK8oSCFp6KUTJzhqtCAWysmU809FyGix9FPhQsKFZeF7TncO25GzzuOkSV2DFi6kkEx59JQJ_bLhyphenhyphensxxEPc/s640/blogger-image-2146330509.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the right the Hussars opted to charge the Lancers again</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-8MF-Nv5yOXumwA8mXTKF6LodmDeg-LB2Fv_EISYgq5dOY9vrduNvIQm2q2_iPcMgkLpKKZSxZgcOoamvgml-Wbmsy8af0yngqxgFQKD2ldupuGyVuaA4dz-o6H3soq6wEmRG41JZkWQ/s640/blogger-image-2143378133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-8MF-Nv5yOXumwA8mXTKF6LodmDeg-LB2Fv_EISYgq5dOY9vrduNvIQm2q2_iPcMgkLpKKZSxZgcOoamvgml-Wbmsy8af0yngqxgFQKD2ldupuGyVuaA4dz-o6H3soq6wEmRG41JZkWQ/s640/blogger-image-2143378133.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But they were out of luck and after a sharp struggle the Lancers just held on and the Hussars were destroyed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrHT3SOfEZXfY7kqnHr6fn7Ml1pAMaXKaRAACHruObpvujQTe-FlTIEv0E9ieDJppf8spNa4LkkDZyvHqdQIBfWQTd14etxlwglSgw913PMXsXRIMk0RahqMpn-6zVFL1elO99e0pk57H/s640/blogger-image--198290677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrHT3SOfEZXfY7kqnHr6fn7Ml1pAMaXKaRAACHruObpvujQTe-FlTIEv0E9ieDJppf8spNa4LkkDZyvHqdQIBfWQTd14etxlwglSgw913PMXsXRIMk0RahqMpn-6zVFL1elO99e0pk57H/s640/blogger-image--198290677.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian morale was dented but not for long as a poor turn was salvaged by the arrival of their reserves, a horse battery (wearing Austrian uniforms!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgMYrIAd5A0wM67Dv1nIaGPTSnyuZsCyNX-7crBcHh445GYjjS2sWDdemRtzv_0-8kB-cfNw4FncBwY8S4-cPAN77rPrxhIAgF9CkbUeNj7KS5QodmJZQcAZi2U04B7gN5zVEPaOnzMiO/s640/blogger-image--1498382460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgMYrIAd5A0wM67Dv1nIaGPTSnyuZsCyNX-7crBcHh445GYjjS2sWDdemRtzv_0-8kB-cfNw4FncBwY8S4-cPAN77rPrxhIAgF9CkbUeNj7KS5QodmJZQcAZi2U04B7gN5zVEPaOnzMiO/s640/blogger-image--1498382460.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And a large Cavalry brigade of Dragoons, Hussars and Uhlans!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWMvzec_2a4KSt-qhbQbbeB1e0SG86VCkIbNi0iGlwB3hulnH2i1MkzS7RqV74gCXOp6ClEopA7vEHN00T4rWhWOg2xcfL3tIWZ9RFs_f9DyNVbzpbGYDJIdTLR3Oq-ywwrhg3Ds7pq7w/s640/blogger-image--451384425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWMvzec_2a4KSt-qhbQbbeB1e0SG86VCkIbNi0iGlwB3hulnH2i1MkzS7RqV74gCXOp6ClEopA7vEHN00T4rWhWOg2xcfL3tIWZ9RFs_f9DyNVbzpbGYDJIdTLR3Oq-ywwrhg3Ds7pq7w/s640/blogger-image--451384425.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The cavalry brigade stormed across the centre of the field to get into the action on the French left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizz6eBJN1-EXhRkiQEVBHaMb5tx013iTqnYCi2VrF2wQTfwqkusLeRRZc12YWqzGgLfPBt6R3731T5nvZxBGI-OuMUYDGvSzPgerpBz0RK3vxfmelZUx33YkUxSV5VKNlaAXgjzE4j7N1G/s640/blogger-image-2125865458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizz6eBJN1-EXhRkiQEVBHaMb5tx013iTqnYCi2VrF2wQTfwqkusLeRRZc12YWqzGgLfPBt6R3731T5nvZxBGI-OuMUYDGvSzPgerpBz0RK3vxfmelZUx33YkUxSV5VKNlaAXgjzE4j7N1G/s640/blogger-image-2125865458.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French reacted by bringing up more infantry. W<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ith the objective under such pressure I opted to move the infantry up rather than put them in to square and</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> used the supporting cavalry to protect them from the Prussian Cavalry. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZNZec0R7EpLhhXTWDUWEP9ghR6H2zazwBECFsolrlFYJSt7JKtdd8qJ05gxudp_THcW4tv7oCFNmm555BIvMEtgkPOj30y0hg6c1X5z9yDdS_KNq9stDgrviIhrfvHzZOcDPZ8ageE3M/s640/blogger-image--1034453379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZNZec0R7EpLhhXTWDUWEP9ghR6H2zazwBECFsolrlFYJSt7JKtdd8qJ05gxudp_THcW4tv7oCFNmm555BIvMEtgkPOj30y0hg6c1X5z9yDdS_KNq9stDgrviIhrfvHzZOcDPZ8ageE3M/s640/blogger-image--1034453379.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then ...... Disaster!!! The French Line Battalion, after seeing off four charges then shot at the Prussian unit to its front, missed all the shots and lost a base in the return fire. This forced them to fall back!!! Off the objective :-(. They had obviously used up their ammo in shooting out all those assaults!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDl96QHhoyaCnJoWbYcIytRpi5f63twznfNVy3HI-7VLzrGGy-34JsmArZ9dNJzHLWauZjoBB-YEPZg_55IWJAfPjebaWueqeMvP2AbFRnKtZdNqYaMtUXaNkAy6ZYsQ6HdteHxtUPXwB/s640/blogger-image--1397917506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDl96QHhoyaCnJoWbYcIytRpi5f63twznfNVy3HI-7VLzrGGy-34JsmArZ9dNJzHLWauZjoBB-YEPZg_55IWJAfPjebaWueqeMvP2AbFRnKtZdNqYaMtUXaNkAy6ZYsQ6HdteHxtUPXwB/s640/blogger-image--1397917506.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Heavy artillery were able to bring the Prussian Cavalry in to their sights and inflicted a number of casualties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDhtx6sVKcTDmiRwikDoYjs8v20J98oalr11HLTAR0OGYLOJekzxLvS0hvhkwMTkL_pkIiczKgaZJYFamGRMLnmDN1ixNmuzaWfcQ5XsC9obqWO44wt4Wca2Q553D0T3Ez0RD60Y-n9Xg/s640/blogger-image--84100074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDhtx6sVKcTDmiRwikDoYjs8v20J98oalr11HLTAR0OGYLOJekzxLvS0hvhkwMTkL_pkIiczKgaZJYFamGRMLnmDN1ixNmuzaWfcQ5XsC9obqWO44wt4Wca2Q553D0T3Ez0RD60Y-n9Xg/s640/blogger-image--84100074.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French light cavalry swung around to give the Prussian Cavalry something to think about behind them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimz8zj4h9_xL_Hddf_5gdFz8WPxwmB7j4qapd04M_67YP32JECMgXqm4HHvjz2AXe5GKC3cyh6zrKok16WC0eGl2DD-vys4jXj1HPcbaWrafb-DtR0swbkPdgzXx6UovaJFTibrhrSjOdZ/s640/blogger-image-51527953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimz8zj4h9_xL_Hddf_5gdFz8WPxwmB7j4qapd04M_67YP32JECMgXqm4HHvjz2AXe5GKC3cyh6zrKok16WC0eGl2DD-vys4jXj1HPcbaWrafb-DtR0swbkPdgzXx6UovaJFTibrhrSjOdZ/s640/blogger-image-51527953.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But sadly there was no sign of any French reserves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><b>Turn 4</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With the retiring of the French heroes the Prussians seized the opportunity and charged their rear! Sadly, the French heroes were destroyed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKncZ2Q4inQMzuMtjNLFbvhgLhsiseyN5OzJyhw_HZN7BoVIiDq25T_-WOPLt4Ml6KJkNYqnahPmc5VEUCAGwXoE3r3eyl3G812c6Zrv2L2UGoRPzWAJbCh2rjvs6oEZTnRIuyLQ82T-B/s640/blogger-image--62656419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKncZ2Q4inQMzuMtjNLFbvhgLhsiseyN5OzJyhw_HZN7BoVIiDq25T_-WOPLt4Ml6KJkNYqnahPmc5VEUCAGwXoE3r3eyl3G812c6Zrv2L2UGoRPzWAJbCh2rjvs6oEZTnRIuyLQ82T-B/s640/blogger-image--62656419.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian Jägers joined the action and charged </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIZokBYvEEGRrRTyruPTqtVeyTVUQDn0HUB1baGZJagXQTboCrGl7fgHhr8WwEZZYQKujPrjpL-8pZSW9tynVSy-HUtNvAe8J_QAUBDaFmKlB2Meb_F4AJamGJAsUB5J1u7zFBxX5aU0M/s640/blogger-image--358710916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIZokBYvEEGRrRTyruPTqtVeyTVUQDn0HUB1baGZJagXQTboCrGl7fgHhr8WwEZZYQKujPrjpL-8pZSW9tynVSy-HUtNvAe8J_QAUBDaFmKlB2Meb_F4AJamGJAsUB5J1u7zFBxX5aU0M/s640/blogger-image--358710916.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But failed their élan test</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjda09K9-xMi7FtQJ-m19kVgHFf8lwU6hSyxIA-W3Uj6QWQPuq04NbNL7IQVrHYuhtgu4liiCDJblQliUwH34gEoiLKFYexRLJeGGxk-psDfSEHh6CTWNtlvlSqw_H5-_jadMjwASfkCGKF/s640/blogger-image-481145917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjda09K9-xMi7FtQJ-m19kVgHFf8lwU6hSyxIA-W3Uj6QWQPuq04NbNL7IQVrHYuhtgu4liiCDJblQliUwH34gEoiLKFYexRLJeGGxk-psDfSEHh6CTWNtlvlSqw_H5-_jadMjwASfkCGKF/s640/blogger-image-481145917.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The newly arrived Hussars charged the Lancers who failed to evade!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_QBjzENJ3hpMg0QfCgOo0hwaTJe1a4GXv2uFdGEkhGT_BT0IErE46vztnvigRHAwLaCs_hrZa8X5CCv7QndOTBtrEV7_Pmq16Dhu2eCdbRNTZQN5vUqhePXzg0K2kXSTxeYTvhJYQ6Yi/s640/blogger-image-1947145447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_QBjzENJ3hpMg0QfCgOo0hwaTJe1a4GXv2uFdGEkhGT_BT0IErE46vztnvigRHAwLaCs_hrZa8X5CCv7QndOTBtrEV7_Pmq16Dhu2eCdbRNTZQN5vUqhePXzg0K2kXSTxeYTvhJYQ6Yi/s640/blogger-image-1947145447.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They were wiped out by the subsequent melee allowing the Hussars to break through on to the poor infantry behind. A massacre ensued :-(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyDEWLf7F3jwGLxOeQhVBJerVoLnPrSq5LQ5HjiJeoL0QkoxPJNPgmAXo91QKCjobJ-2KPL9Q6nkMfZDUn_yeDk864v4BVhBYbODQw6mx00hMFMPcRjMwIn8UkoBotj-HEADuRH2rMyELX/s640/blogger-image-1658074402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyDEWLf7F3jwGLxOeQhVBJerVoLnPrSq5LQ5HjiJeoL0QkoxPJNPgmAXo91QKCjobJ-2KPL9Q6nkMfZDUn_yeDk864v4BVhBYbODQw6mx00hMFMPcRjMwIn8UkoBotj-HEADuRH2rMyELX/s640/blogger-image-1658074402.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French left flank was now extremely vulnerable</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLF3q1uGQ6DdZPbBh4UzuWqMEubIzOJbQIzAmxqemlIMiIoJznuG7Hwl7ZiBb0_juiaRnTZcQc810AdeQYazt-hkMbH_jrMUMoLhywjJWqtX4Gp6ALr4LkGYH04MWvgAwiSoxUIrC0n3qs/s640/blogger-image-1447243810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLF3q1uGQ6DdZPbBh4UzuWqMEubIzOJbQIzAmxqemlIMiIoJznuG7Hwl7ZiBb0_juiaRnTZcQc810AdeQYazt-hkMbH_jrMUMoLhywjJWqtX4Gp6ALr4LkGYH04MWvgAwiSoxUIrC0n3qs/s640/blogger-image-1447243810.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the Prussian cavalry reorganised themselves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmwkU0O6nMDVCYsV8RgSL3XRGRuoA5SepznLAyDw6-KQ7iZ941ffk-4gM0k3ej83I2u3q5EimZ9mRVCq-aiX8i3kU1BrYXfrWmS2tgOYaMGKcrk_d-ZvYlkI9zHACzH2Bpxyzx1hbVQ0R/s640/blogger-image-1723156096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmwkU0O6nMDVCYsV8RgSL3XRGRuoA5SepznLAyDw6-KQ7iZ941ffk-4gM0k3ej83I2u3q5EimZ9mRVCq-aiX8i3kU1BrYXfrWmS2tgOYaMGKcrk_d-ZvYlkI9zHACzH2Bpxyzx1hbVQ0R/s640/blogger-image-1723156096.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With things looking bleak the French tried to organise their defence on the left and were given heart by the arrival of their reserves, a Dragoon brigade!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVoHlWE7TRyXnBrxoIB4M8Io0gbmTbIedC6TmTas3b23_eCwCNXSbDcaYEvBUavscaeyuKwRVCNIZczgcck14rd2METBTzJoc9mX3TeUC9VphkyNkPuUBhk5foQtde6aYPJKFzRoIeCEdz/s640/blogger-image-192076174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian Cavalry charged but failed against the French Dragoons who held firm against two charges destroying the Hussars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJMX78zdXPrFsQr6WmMiuGAFx4nhrU_2vhwM7xeveEkdATzm_9a1lYHmIb1dk1nKcqKRslDSzgnRQQRkhQJAjr3L4WXoACvDV836_wukeHpwhn82VYfnfRXKl_4mFuKMCAwXG1Si-GAyi/s640/blogger-image-1672866248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJMX78zdXPrFsQr6WmMiuGAFx4nhrU_2vhwM7xeveEkdATzm_9a1lYHmIb1dk1nKcqKRslDSzgnRQQRkhQJAjr3L4WXoACvDV836_wukeHpwhn82VYfnfRXKl_4mFuKMCAwXG1Si-GAyi/s640/blogger-image-1672866248.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With the Prussians now holding the objective it was left to the Dragoons to save the day. They charged the Prussian infantry to their front who, incredibly, survived the assault but where at least forced to fall back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvagdJx6SDX7zb0lPCNajNUT-FLyYatb9ZKkaRcI8bsx0tZvrcP_IYfpd1MLNC3vI2APDnfMAeb8KF-laim2r0p6GaLELuCAVPvRpbsCRoqMdASk3o4WVTThPn3CJxyTORa8OmW3HtKI3J/s640/blogger-image--1031745429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvagdJx6SDX7zb0lPCNajNUT-FLyYatb9ZKkaRcI8bsx0tZvrcP_IYfpd1MLNC3vI2APDnfMAeb8KF-laim2r0p6GaLELuCAVPvRpbsCRoqMdASk3o4WVTThPn3CJxyTORa8OmW3HtKI3J/s640/blogger-image--1031745429.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">They took sanctuary in the village outskirts so avoiding the cavalry pursuit and their inevitable destruction. </span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmwsry5y8-xS8NoLuO07-EO2dZrbsBhcbmOwPYmtJL-1NTGBpBKOOduoqUzvZr-imT4oBVCUz9y4dRCjpRcDnAyfjOPSX6Vmcdk4AX9d4KDg49l8UD7lunFk8-PnJ3t4l6HBoFXQQlzy5/s640/blogger-image--189750831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmwsry5y8-xS8NoLuO07-EO2dZrbsBhcbmOwPYmtJL-1NTGBpBKOOduoqUzvZr-imT4oBVCUz9y4dRCjpRcDnAyfjOPSX6Vmcdk4AX9d4KDg49l8UD7lunFk8-PnJ3t4l6HBoFXQQlzy5/s640/blogger-image--189750831.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And so the game ended with the objective contested but not won. Steve was tempted to play out turn 6 but knew the wrath of has wife (who was waiting to be picked up) was a greater fear than facing the French.</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hT8mYuNKK7svkoMA3nbqXPdih3iO97RcRbhx9Qpj7FTCaMRvq1lpib9LIdY7z42RFhTmF3BoSw6Ux1ySMFPO0k3BW-xMrQtQAMEuMFjXKdhzPpZXTFCo26JZUUCOxiF2rQSyb_GNxm4p/s640/blogger-image-587064805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hT8mYuNKK7svkoMA3nbqXPdih3iO97RcRbhx9Qpj7FTCaMRvq1lpib9LIdY7z42RFhTmF3BoSw6Ux1ySMFPO0k3BW-xMrQtQAMEuMFjXKdhzPpZXTFCo26JZUUCOxiF2rQSyb_GNxm4p/s640/blogger-image-587064805.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Conclusion</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">This was technically a French win but, another turn could easily have swung it for the Prussians.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was a very enjoyable game with some real heroic moments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were play testing this scenario and a few issues came up. The main issue was that if the attacker has to hold the objective at the start of his turn he has to have captured the objective on turn 5 so he can start turn 6 holding the objective. As this is a 6 turn game the attacker has a turn less to win the game. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We could play more turns but the realities of life mean we rarely get that amount of time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The rule could be changed so that if the attacker is holding the objective at the end of the defenders turn then that would count as an attacker win. That way the attacker can take the objective in turn 6 and still win.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm still not sure which way to go with this. This is not the only way to win the game. Capturing both objectives in the normal way (holding both at the start of the defenders turn) would still win the game, as would breaking the enemy army (attacker having more victory points than defender having active forces on table). <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">So I'm tempted to leave it as it is giving the attacker just an alternative method for victory. 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So I thought I'd share this quick technique for making trees. Whilst out walking some time ago I picked up some moss type stuff I found on the ground. I thought it looked good for terrain and used it occasionally for bushes on the table.</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">Then the other day I saw a guy on you tube making some trees out of moss bought at a flower shop. I thought it looked similar to the stuff I'd picked up off the ground. Anyhow I thought I'd give it a go and thought the results looked pretty effective.</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">They were incredibly quick and easy to make so here's how.</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">Collect some twigs, ideally with a fork shape.</div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLLGGXryZUX87ymqIzJmCsvWF-OmEcfKtDyXxZ_cDQY3gKNSrvDgGPy5t3E81KnzihfD5YuUMHcXLi2Wkj4X1XtW77llCHDWTr9b0PbIldLqbDmCZ1M4biALj9GyIGaM6ztiosdTqV-fK/s640/blogger-image--2011988999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLLGGXryZUX87ymqIzJmCsvWF-OmEcfKtDyXxZ_cDQY3gKNSrvDgGPy5t3E81KnzihfD5YuUMHcXLi2Wkj4X1XtW77llCHDWTr9b0PbIldLqbDmCZ1M4biALj9GyIGaM6ztiosdTqV-fK/s640/blogger-image--2011988999.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Collect your moss.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9HrahcsqQkw8B6Li2c_Lu_GrVN1Vi_PzrWaHyzW5lktrN9uVoKZLm_gOdfv6yruU0wMvomV1orQEIu6WZCVMG7Y4x0TZ7JiqvwHYyFqnD1kEekHTh5OsoJtbDeqPafcxJ1lVBRUPAZ41/s640/blogger-image--1323943824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9HrahcsqQkw8B6Li2c_Lu_GrVN1Vi_PzrWaHyzW5lktrN9uVoKZLm_gOdfv6yruU0wMvomV1orQEIu6WZCVMG7Y4x0TZ7JiqvwHYyFqnD1kEekHTh5OsoJtbDeqPafcxJ1lVBRUPAZ41/s640/blogger-image--1323943824.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With a hot glue gun simply stick the moss to the twig.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvZ3QWx3cm882T2M5p_X5vbqKqaXWtnAm3w5M1Y4SjhPZqYqR7CB247TQs1eFu3Mx9lCDQ1zzmGf9IvlQ6tnMQ6gcCLHRPegw1NJCxuvlJJ01DaFlgP_TsrrVIFePPxNVmE9L81pcobJo/s640/blogger-image-2106892372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvZ3QWx3cm882T2M5p_X5vbqKqaXWtnAm3w5M1Y4SjhPZqYqR7CB247TQs1eFu3Mx9lCDQ1zzmGf9IvlQ6tnMQ6gcCLHRPegw1NJCxuvlJJ01DaFlgP_TsrrVIFePPxNVmE9L81pcobJo/s640/blogger-image-2106892372.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Get a washer or 2p coin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8y5Lug0sy0gwcnEaSezUp2H4zKw8p46LSVMW3wo4rcrHGdG__OfHfkk2AqU6FXFFniFatbzOE4QAp_g5545O0HkVjPETEJkLDy9bwZfJXd7TB3QeSPKj6Y2-3j4Tm88CdvLS2is0HCDOL/s640/blogger-image-1065641778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8y5Lug0sy0gwcnEaSezUp2H4zKw8p46LSVMW3wo4rcrHGdG__OfHfkk2AqU6FXFFniFatbzOE4QAp_g5545O0HkVjPETEJkLDy9bwZfJXd7TB3QeSPKj6Y2-3j4Tm88CdvLS2is0HCDOL/s640/blogger-image-1065641778.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I increased the width of the base of the twig with glue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8CpQHX_kVroWoFh84r-uwJx481tWiHPArqyh0lymcGuPDB6zLOznfHzWOGA-v4Q02HUTLsMdaJNEKK8gfNFxFXYavc7_yovpBA5idPboLxdbmMXBdowfMpU5rTkWV1YjmsrfTLp0q11H/s640/blogger-image--1259366212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8CpQHX_kVroWoFh84r-uwJx481tWiHPArqyh0lymcGuPDB6zLOznfHzWOGA-v4Q02HUTLsMdaJNEKK8gfNFxFXYavc7_yovpBA5idPboLxdbmMXBdowfMpU5rTkWV1YjmsrfTLp0q11H/s640/blogger-image--1259366212.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then used the hot glue gun to stick the twig to the washer. I was deliberately messy to give the washer some texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIWY9WZTlWw4LN-jpY1ngdeS4giLIdICsel07wedW4vqFtZaE9krPTjHLR-SheXhzSuCxeHc5yslAzq-_1AsvTndPbC7R3XINqvjA7xZP4N6Xu8_69TCrMqO778op1I9Q6MMwQoTMfc_n/s640/blogger-image-725025755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIWY9WZTlWw4LN-jpY1ngdeS4giLIdICsel07wedW4vqFtZaE9krPTjHLR-SheXhzSuCxeHc5yslAzq-_1AsvTndPbC7R3XINqvjA7xZP4N6Xu8_69TCrMqO778op1I9Q6MMwQoTMfc_n/s640/blogger-image-725025755.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Paint the base. As the glue dries super fast you can do this immediately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEbTR0AnHg96GD_ciQmjPfTxYmSXDDU5_BOqHOfAAESiS0cYAkSqykzCoPCPmrBMvJGF7W0Sn4KkPciJkMzuu84w8OhnvzaFvxCI5FfTrFknQdGTj2ey64OoaKDdvJNkqnZzlpHDEy9bcx/s640/blogger-image-222807526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEbTR0AnHg96GD_ciQmjPfTxYmSXDDU5_BOqHOfAAESiS0cYAkSqykzCoPCPmrBMvJGF7W0Sn4KkPciJkMzuu84w8OhnvzaFvxCI5FfTrFknQdGTj2ey64OoaKDdvJNkqnZzlpHDEy9bcx/s640/blogger-image-222807526.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While the paint is wet add flock and leaf debris.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaTN8k0hFhT6B6TpXVcIYnWjOqwjLQgc80BysxDEfG9koq470krtsR1HaE_geSj4a3g8UiEBH-nuxW8Q-weWtI5i6mFzUTJigKpkBfLvsmgPnHdImL3uK21pd8G57HcsyUQIaC9kL6hB8/s640/blogger-image-368686491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaTN8k0hFhT6B6TpXVcIYnWjOqwjLQgc80BysxDEfG9koq470krtsR1HaE_geSj4a3g8UiEBH-nuxW8Q-weWtI5i6mFzUTJigKpkBfLvsmgPnHdImL3uK21pd8G57HcsyUQIaC9kL6hB8/s640/blogger-image-368686491.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As I was experimenting I only made a few but will certainly make more. They literally took a few minutes to make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncxjy6bUE8Ul9uW8I2k0ZFeb-eyn1BHd2Ifpr22aEiNdVS-6V14aZD0pMIcDb7l75yiiyHmn_ytBhIKd3LIR4xrw5i9aoMvPW6xht5PwS0qHPVSSXeTk3ELo6Bk4UmfABtdZdwUEer5gq/s640/blogger-image-499185340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncxjy6bUE8Ul9uW8I2k0ZFeb-eyn1BHd2Ifpr22aEiNdVS-6V14aZD0pMIcDb7l75yiiyHmn_ytBhIKd3LIR4xrw5i9aoMvPW6xht5PwS0qHPVSSXeTk3ELo6Bk4UmfABtdZdwUEer5gq/s640/blogger-image-499185340.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I'd been making trees using woodland scenic stuff but these trees are much easier, quicker and definitely cheaper. So next time your out for a walk keep a look out for the moss.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a go. It's worth the little bit of effort.</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><img src="webkit-fake-url://E5844518-B6F9-4DF2-8022-12A00A558B9F/imagepng">tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-32225536087362208562014-02-09T15:51:00.001+00:002014-02-17T08:13:53.646+00:00Here come the Russians! Russians assault the French.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My friend and fellow gamer <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Chris came down for a game. He's been out of the loop for a little while (since the Leipzig game) but he has been working on his Russian army. So we decided to give them a go. Also, it was highly appropriate as it was the 200th anniversary of the battle of Champaubert the next day. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We played 1750 pts each.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As usual we diced for scenario and got<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> number 1 'Assault on a prepared position.' We then diced to see who was attacker and given that honour always seems to fall on my shoulders I was pleasantly surprised when Chris rolled higher and took the roll of attacker. It's been quite a while since I was defending. The scenario title implies the defender has field works but actually they don't. But with equal points this is (as always) a very tough scenario for the attacker.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Especially when, as I did, the defender rolls up a village on the random terrain generator ;-)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The terrain was as below in the picture, a village (placed by me), a hill (placed by Chris), a wood (placed by me) and impassable terrain, in this case a lake (placed by Chris).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnYNsgzf6x0sE1H1-Xo-nvpOxbnXC58Chrprdd801s957kFYyWLrOuWd6AQ6JaBLTmVfMjc8lSgtaC8PNp-gF659lV61EvjnHnued6iBkUuG9scfC76j-CMtP8kL-uGePksiAvFpG7Cvl/s640/blogger-image-528842123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnYNsgzf6x0sE1H1-Xo-nvpOxbnXC58Chrprdd801s957kFYyWLrOuWd6AQ6JaBLTmVfMjc8lSgtaC8PNp-gF659lV61EvjnHnued6iBkUuG9scfC76j-CMtP8kL-uGePksiAvFpG7Cvl/s640/blogger-image-528842123.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The forces involved were as follows,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My French Infantry division was made up of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry brigade - 4 battalions (1 line, 3 conscript, all Understrength).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry brigade - 3 battalions (1 line, 2 conscript, all Understrength).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Heavy artillery battery</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Light cavalry brigade - 2 Lancer, 1 Chasseur</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In reserve I had,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry brigade - 3 battalions (3 conscript, all Understrength).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heavy cavalry brigade - 2 Dragoon regiments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Horse artillery battery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reserves start off table and have to be rolled for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As for the Russians Chris also had an Infantry division. (The eagle eyed will spot some Prussians as stand ins).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry brigade - 3 battalions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Infantry brigade - 3 battalions</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Infantry brigade - 3 battalions</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jäger brigade - 3 battalions</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Heavy artillery battery</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Light foot artillery battery</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Artillery general</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Cossack regiment</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">In reserve he had</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Heavy cavalry brigade - 3 Cuirassier regiments</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Prior to deployment we placed an objective each in the defenders half of the table. The aim of the scenario is for the attacker to capture both objectives or force the defender to retire by gaining more Victory points than the defender has forces on table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I placed my objective just behind the village and Chris placed his over on my right flank, forcing me to spread my defence.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As defender I deployed first. I placed my larger infantry brigade to hold the village.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvHg8Pe022VaX2wmVh6e7XusqUNT5KnvOs237MBWMQGctTrNg4WO95mDsiCq4Qd9K0MKAcmJkcgngWaEpcCdF_Kr55purQxYjzABTT1gxp3Hm9covPiFV8cuyyjqFzWkcS7amBEMHukHi/s640/blogger-image-85623468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvHg8Pe022VaX2wmVh6e7XusqUNT5KnvOs237MBWMQGctTrNg4WO95mDsiCq4Qd9K0MKAcmJkcgngWaEpcCdF_Kr55purQxYjzABTT1gxp3Hm9covPiFV8cuyyjqFzWkcS7amBEMHukHi/s640/blogger-image-85623468.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I left a large gap in the centre for my cavalry to operate in but aware the Russians had a grand battery I hid the cavalry behind the woods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gw-hrOwzmJqF_P02Q37grk0KNTy2oKlhbc3OO0MvIjAgmqFzsOmN9RCAF0f2THGIDzB2e25S5ZQvlwmFrA53HUK21gh7uPpRq100SNsulcxPQug9Q3LxvTv6H92nFS9ZffCJj9gP7yEP/s640/blogger-image--1971097447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gw-hrOwzmJqF_P02Q37grk0KNTy2oKlhbc3OO0MvIjAgmqFzsOmN9RCAF0f2THGIDzB2e25S5ZQvlwmFrA53HUK21gh7uPpRq100SNsulcxPQug9Q3LxvTv6H92nFS9ZffCJj9gP7yEP/s640/blogger-image--1971097447.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The rest of my forces I deployed to cover the objective on the right. This I felt was more exposed and the more likely area Chris would attack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfi6PnjGt1dCkfJbKzmu_ZwLFQ2_CXYoqGeyG4Iq80_4J4wiAs4JwxMAbXRv-kbnhqcm0xXaVCLy33pEwPRjiMC5lhTR0VoF8JGN-4wI8mGkJiE4tz8tOVJC_x8McctXArwGVme6GrfeI/s640/blogger-image-637703631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfi6PnjGt1dCkfJbKzmu_ZwLFQ2_CXYoqGeyG4Iq80_4J4wiAs4JwxMAbXRv-kbnhqcm0xXaVCLy33pEwPRjiMC5lhTR0VoF8JGN-4wI8mGkJiE4tz8tOVJC_x8McctXArwGVme6GrfeI/s640/blogger-image-637703631.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But as you can see from the pictures above, Chris placed his entire on table force against the village leaving the objective on the French right unopposed. At this point I was in aware of the what the Russians held in reserve and being unfamiliar with the Russians I expected a large reserve to arrive to contest the objective on the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcAVVGFG_A5e7rovtM6w7Jc3p76szjHno8xMpbuihEBAFJ0kAEeSeyc4E_N1Y_1Sew3yZt27ShIcPl108psDnZEm4l647DvL_B804s13OyM14ozc6Tpe6Qp0rtdnTN6BljCCV52J8-c7f/s640/blogger-image-1783051960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcAVVGFG_A5e7rovtM6w7Jc3p76szjHno8xMpbuihEBAFJ0kAEeSeyc4E_N1Y_1Sew3yZt27ShIcPl108psDnZEm4l647DvL_B804s13OyM14ozc6Tpe6Qp0rtdnTN6BljCCV52J8-c7f/s640/blogger-image-1783051960.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chris deployed his Grand battery opposite the village and my infantry held its breath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ86Ot0SxEl-zuDg2h9qx6j1ChLyeZtjfJHe2iqxafqJV7y74AAH2diMsLUgJy5cqKtlz3hWqPzFkP_6vbGIDIp2Ik-zH9Zydg7Ijrph09ffvKpJjHzCBp43GeFzRqZHArxtfVR1Q2gG8g/s640/blogger-image-1981674085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ86Ot0SxEl-zuDg2h9qx6j1ChLyeZtjfJHe2iqxafqJV7y74AAH2diMsLUgJy5cqKtlz3hWqPzFkP_6vbGIDIp2Ik-zH9Zydg7Ijrph09ffvKpJjHzCBp43GeFzRqZHArxtfVR1Q2gG8g/s640/blogger-image-1981674085.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Turn 1</b></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As expected the Russian infantry advanced with Cossacks covering their left flank and <b>BOOM! </b>The grand battery opened up and inflicted heavy losses on the French to their front.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9ozJOT0mxBFJS3i2oEB4Nr2MoxZ6NbAd9GXW2kB0vyt8yC67sfbDWymCLeeGEm2H5XyEcLUMf8mq8o72d-0haV-Gboxmv36L_SkIZrmdVhmqTdlDNCoVZtKxFjLYT3OARoRx3kJTGW_B/s640/blogger-image--127533569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9ozJOT0mxBFJS3i2oEB4Nr2MoxZ6NbAd9GXW2kB0vyt8yC67sfbDWymCLeeGEm2H5XyEcLUMf8mq8o72d-0haV-Gboxmv36L_SkIZrmdVhmqTdlDNCoVZtKxFjLYT3OARoRx3kJTGW_B/s640/blogger-image--127533569.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Russian infantry advanced further in their support move but luckily no reserves arrive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzTPYzZTA7hwCNuux9dtw0jhmr6_E4CuNkOSBGRz4DEdeoZ7VSEVijXV_Gx4y60yguchNgc86PeTeDc_p8SY9Jh_uwAWOpE3B0i7ZtDZDIcNkCDu-mpyGSD7KjwfgCuR9Kb8zh4FIuGgO/s640/blogger-image-169120610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzTPYzZTA7hwCNuux9dtw0jhmr6_E4CuNkOSBGRz4DEdeoZ7VSEVijXV_Gx4y60yguchNgc86PeTeDc_p8SY9Jh_uwAWOpE3B0i7ZtDZDIcNkCDu-mpyGSD7KjwfgCuR9Kb8zh4FIuGgO/s640/blogger-image-169120610.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the French turn the infantry that were outside the village tried move away from the fire of the grand battery (annoyingly the photo greyed out at the bottom so you can't see them.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbo9ox_MkzYRLgHh4T4mesnnUXYCmYH94WPLBrfAUSeB5k8m0943ZKE8h80rMBuzjXzjAKyV_SP7jQzVhTt9VAUzbhMXT_P4Al5RlhqJHnn5rews2uLWJSdT2J1wyXiolLeg_2nfNqAx9/s640/blogger-image-2080913246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbo9ox_MkzYRLgHh4T4mesnnUXYCmYH94WPLBrfAUSeB5k8m0943ZKE8h80rMBuzjXzjAKyV_SP7jQzVhTt9VAUzbhMXT_P4Al5RlhqJHnn5rews2uLWJSdT2J1wyXiolLeg_2nfNqAx9/s640/blogger-image-2080913246.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I swung my heavy battery to try and bring it into the battle </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcjXP5LiU3GwaZ53gVGavTM8NvaZ2vvl6NQNPjYF-mng16LWlsq4Z_67RZrGDKfbXrR_FeYfg3EbfHBsY2SyO7WDULn8uPrC4nK0aHp97GPjEkVIC5y3yRkyun1fZLRyxwIJ-xWmw-3LF/s640/blogger-image-952628011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcjXP5LiU3GwaZ53gVGavTM8NvaZ2vvl6NQNPjYF-mng16LWlsq4Z_67RZrGDKfbXrR_FeYfg3EbfHBsY2SyO7WDULn8uPrC4nK0aHp97GPjEkVIC5y3yRkyun1fZLRyxwIJ-xWmw-3LF/s640/blogger-image-952628011.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">and moved my cavalry to oppose the Cossacks. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-j8K3oDa2np5CeG34OY-rFKN51QHKPEFZaKcuPfeJAYBTLUWZN1Kn-FoNKuEShVFMMQJyannagjbV0vlCXQeqxETR4e0JOwYobmckkY7CwPt2nuteieOiDMQqbJaqt_AKCR2I-vTDh2R/s640/blogger-image-2048894848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-j8K3oDa2np5CeG34OY-rFKN51QHKPEFZaKcuPfeJAYBTLUWZN1Kn-FoNKuEShVFMMQJyannagjbV0vlCXQeqxETR4e0JOwYobmckkY7CwPt2nuteieOiDMQqbJaqt_AKCR2I-vTDh2R/s640/blogger-image-2048894848.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I too failed to get any reserves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Turn 2</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Russian advance progressed and the grand battery continued to do thier worst on the Poor French infantry. The Russians charged the infantry at the front of the village</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBGgqAwa3T8UxR3pGBMA0Q2MdKTKS8aMOqm3FRmrLABxomDJgsipH1ZugB6dJA1KI0KKSAdCwxjGHI9osG9K-P4dx6oAZM6RRKncJDfdjJEI-NZ7NYlVsiTqaejUmfc8UviSxY506f7zD/s640/blogger-image-2063703709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBGgqAwa3T8UxR3pGBMA0Q2MdKTKS8aMOqm3FRmrLABxomDJgsipH1ZugB6dJA1KI0KKSAdCwxjGHI9osG9K-P4dx6oAZM6RRKncJDfdjJEI-NZ7NYlVsiTqaejUmfc8UviSxY506f7zD/s640/blogger-image-2063703709.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and destroyed them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ep7W3_3UxCsDCIhYbjSaqJd2Uah4xxPWtciqBorKwZFS6KSYAbtsyZLMnkFB5O1WsN2m_UvloZ68SfLLiW7ClJF4kIRtghyByOUdpH2zo2vg6r7BLOEYPeLtPS-Y748VUCQjz_vqOP6J/s640/blogger-image-827286950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ep7W3_3UxCsDCIhYbjSaqJd2Uah4xxPWtciqBorKwZFS6KSYAbtsyZLMnkFB5O1WsN2m_UvloZ68SfLLiW7ClJF4kIRtghyByOUdpH2zo2vg6r7BLOEYPeLtPS-Y748VUCQjz_vqOP6J/s640/blogger-image-827286950.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Russians assaulted the building with 3 battalions but two failed to charge home and the other retired from melee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZMzCxxAVOrBCnz2Ypqoo_BkwvBhnVY36lGIZRER3G2GpVsTf8CPAFHEQDH2dDFnjinL1kQaWtKikduflfiSUUI6jCVuBOYCNWvakpCnaVfpLp5tBUZx4HRuhhFeETnmquepjSnbtvfvc/s640/blogger-image-526218444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZMzCxxAVOrBCnz2Ypqoo_BkwvBhnVY36lGIZRER3G2GpVsTf8CPAFHEQDH2dDFnjinL1kQaWtKikduflfiSUUI6jCVuBOYCNWvakpCnaVfpLp5tBUZx4HRuhhFeETnmquepjSnbtvfvc/s640/blogger-image-526218444.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The village is looking vulnerable already but again Russian reserves failed to show.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8mJi7u5lTU31HmbvhTQmdlJaPvymLfl-AKE7pgubwcsvXgqi1aK4fZOeF2GifjIsErm5BiS_uyy7TA8JkG48YtbF21INbuTQ1ZoF8er0Jj8QnOH51ak4INSNg5JFpTEi1EHrBmIIIjkB/s640/blogger-image-186916537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8mJi7u5lTU31HmbvhTQmdlJaPvymLfl-AKE7pgubwcsvXgqi1aK4fZOeF2GifjIsErm5BiS_uyy7TA8JkG48YtbF21INbuTQ1ZoF8er0Jj8QnOH51ak4INSNg5JFpTEi1EHrBmIIIjkB/s640/blogger-image-186916537.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the French turn the Heavy artillery were able to bring the Cossacks under the guns and do some damage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVICpbFIz9U3EaN7RSXPrUF4nZscPe7cHgK9I2JSD8PcoTHklhrc4IfMZcR2InVyTzNXkOMlsWz-hFVsB_BN8TwiDbUn_lA6nJ3Ie1UKfnk8uNf0UirGUfjBeJcV_1THoMHJZj_TiFFuX/s640/blogger-image--1512320939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVICpbFIz9U3EaN7RSXPrUF4nZscPe7cHgK9I2JSD8PcoTHklhrc4IfMZcR2InVyTzNXkOMlsWz-hFVsB_BN8TwiDbUn_lA6nJ3Ie1UKfnk8uNf0UirGUfjBeJcV_1THoMHJZj_TiFFuX/s640/blogger-image--1512320939.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French Lancers charged the Cossacks </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpR0qgMp87LmQ3aC4tVaFbDAdcsZMJnoGiAXgtpIZHoXacYhDtsktLFi0cuCVe6-ymqnt2fl-OYbfg5JaOtQDlAKKLm9NUUxFRz0kKxPbx1xFrVPKhtsaGqsXoDwA1FVbJb9NOXIXHrGE/s640/blogger-image--450732236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpR0qgMp87LmQ3aC4tVaFbDAdcsZMJnoGiAXgtpIZHoXacYhDtsktLFi0cuCVe6-ymqnt2fl-OYbfg5JaOtQDlAKKLm9NUUxFRz0kKxPbx1xFrVPKhtsaGqsXoDwA1FVbJb9NOXIXHrGE/s640/blogger-image--450732236.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">but, naturally enough the Cossacks evaded contact</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkF1BasrEqhfdpiScSCvLaYBXQmeoojSKrqwnCp4v8xl1F6lqum4Fu_0khOoR-LtOuTVSBpkJDV515Cv3WEDwA92uuZCkrLXhcjB0EJVX9I-l31wPVHuJvP_s7sU_dYXA1uvUbVbWcVSk/s640/blogger-image-1200889082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkF1BasrEqhfdpiScSCvLaYBXQmeoojSKrqwnCp4v8xl1F6lqum4Fu_0khOoR-LtOuTVSBpkJDV515Cv3WEDwA92uuZCkrLXhcjB0EJVX9I-l31wPVHuJvP_s7sU_dYXA1uvUbVbWcVSk/s640/blogger-image-1200889082.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then I got a real stroke of luck. A brigade of Italian conscripts arrive :-). </div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjek4naYgLytEPr6bV1lnwyoGZ3x4O2Q0AZgcgxHqfjA8sx_Ew2Ait1vfuEPl7oCIGabJM_jS1ukIodMKvpX0I0a71pietFbQa52D1haIQy8n_t646_Q9zg1XPJ8bL7NgCWRlQxPA4y3gvB/s640/blogger-image-480064450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjek4naYgLytEPr6bV1lnwyoGZ3x4O2Q0AZgcgxHqfjA8sx_Ew2Ait1vfuEPl7oCIGabJM_jS1ukIodMKvpX0I0a71pietFbQa52D1haIQy8n_t646_Q9zg1XPJ8bL7NgCWRlQxPA4y3gvB/s640/blogger-image-480064450.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I brought them on in support of the village.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3r2WN5NV8-LlJezA4P8eaFg1JNVgjM7XDjFH0RmdztudBrtrq1df4zs2loQCRa5-y7rHq2e2mWGkoLnyB1gJcFha7hS6NULpLGlIG-Fjg4sM7IBkgPyqRULL80ErYGE9rWUvhhG0MpYW/s640/blogger-image-1169817542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3r2WN5NV8-LlJezA4P8eaFg1JNVgjM7XDjFH0RmdztudBrtrq1df4zs2loQCRa5-y7rHq2e2mWGkoLnyB1gJcFha7hS6NULpLGlIG-Fjg4sM7IBkgPyqRULL80ErYGE9rWUvhhG0MpYW/s640/blogger-image-1169817542.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 3</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In maneuvering my cavalry I had brought them out from the cover of the woods. The Russian grand battery spotted the opportunity and swung it's heavy battery around to pound the cavalry and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7QsFewnRHPO2JGLIqY6oZiIs6AeVLwWmKymu8pIVTa-ItVaC-43VHgyDiK1tr9hq-rWBHAYmcXBeiileGRbvubhO2vK66tU3PVv08DbyeZUJpYIGAz9XQxvhr5Rpd0btSWPXxfxn0Ysa/s640/blogger-image-1847527096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7QsFewnRHPO2JGLIqY6oZiIs6AeVLwWmKymu8pIVTa-ItVaC-43VHgyDiK1tr9hq-rWBHAYmcXBeiileGRbvubhO2vK66tU3PVv08DbyeZUJpYIGAz9XQxvhr5Rpd0btSWPXxfxn0Ysa/s640/blogger-image-1847527096.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>BLIMEY!</b> It got 16 hits with one round of firing ( despite defective gunpowder) and annihilated the poor cavalry.....OUCH!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuNXKEnoTN6ye_dIbzHshLa6CI_FV-zvZ5dq9aF6_vZZJyklzguUtZaEeIHo07wE5z8RyRTT3tOXWUnDlcvDeTPowFYmEXk-aJWTHMIPvsBh94VZevkcShytfDDdh2bvwgZrjYjuofIya/s640/blogger-image--2086578294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuNXKEnoTN6ye_dIbzHshLa6CI_FV-zvZ5dq9aF6_vZZJyklzguUtZaEeIHo07wE5z8RyRTT3tOXWUnDlcvDeTPowFYmEXk-aJWTHMIPvsBh94VZevkcShytfDDdh2bvwgZrjYjuofIya/s640/blogger-image--2086578294.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The other battery set a building in the village on fire!</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh807-QL_y_PIj-bzEhPzBKR_Yt034hU9zRwvdwl6W6AyQ0jMbxIi3Yukczu5CkpOkInOeeJQxkJsCq_olvpTs_9bbq-GXriBzb42jg84InKJipRdJU11kRIDc0VOpVfptnc91PmFX0dMeL/s640/blogger-image--124581393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh807-QL_y_PIj-bzEhPzBKR_Yt034hU9zRwvdwl6W6AyQ0jMbxIi3Yukczu5CkpOkInOeeJQxkJsCq_olvpTs_9bbq-GXriBzb42jg84InKJipRdJU11kRIDc0VOpVfptnc91PmFX0dMeL/s640/blogger-image--124581393.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the Russian infantry continued to assault the village but the French stubbornly held on.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpB4IArN_RH37MWPI4plcfZAhIqWvXlk6ZO_zAzNBUoiqNFMDzlzOSGdXQbgmD-aehHOvscf6kmhxtOG80cvfvptmWxw6IX47968n8ZgUw9s9VoKDPhbUId4hRdYDJ2a17xzPqZbVBv_Dv/s640/blogger-image--1028683806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpB4IArN_RH37MWPI4plcfZAhIqWvXlk6ZO_zAzNBUoiqNFMDzlzOSGdXQbgmD-aehHOvscf6kmhxtOG80cvfvptmWxw6IX47968n8ZgUw9s9VoKDPhbUId4hRdYDJ2a17xzPqZbVBv_Dv/s640/blogger-image--1028683806.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Worryingly for the French the Russians rolled on some reserves and the Russian Heavy cavalry brigade arrived, but it was alone, and Chris opted to bring it on behind his advancing infantry!</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQL-uV_I14Cwz5p76DRMqkcETgUuMDHKOZCHX74pj_n6Xy1lhb9fLCXHFSR7kDbC9Wf3Pdq6EngM46abrLZdeekMc3qV0HdMPvP0dEF6AJUbhQfkMkMyLdkHcn8HTNZpKg10YGUqxSEVIC/s640/blogger-image-1910942841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQL-uV_I14Cwz5p76DRMqkcETgUuMDHKOZCHX74pj_n6Xy1lhb9fLCXHFSR7kDbC9Wf3Pdq6EngM46abrLZdeekMc3qV0HdMPvP0dEF6AJUbhQfkMkMyLdkHcn8HTNZpKg10YGUqxSEVIC/s640/blogger-image-1910942841.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'd expected any reserves to tackle the objective on the French right but the objective remains uncontested! The fact the Russian Cuirassiers arrived alone also indicated the Russians had no more reserves. For me this constituted a huge mistake by the Russians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The remaining French cavalry moved to the right and made sure they took cover from the Russian guns.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkxqMvuTLMH-TonvQ3nQp0bDY7-2WH6g358-JFBvAvGkuRZpJKOs6NG3z-U10SwCdBdZqCuSChrNUvXUNx3oZqW42W5_-5QVqSKYoV7Ny4ImWpc-uICM3E7f3fXwgU2aGBgVcZlTtB1w7/s640/blogger-image-45001373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkxqMvuTLMH-TonvQ3nQp0bDY7-2WH6g358-JFBvAvGkuRZpJKOs6NG3z-U10SwCdBdZqCuSChrNUvXUNx3oZqW42W5_-5QVqSKYoV7Ny4ImWpc-uICM3E7f3fXwgU2aGBgVcZlTtB1w7/s640/blogger-image-45001373.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>infantry<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>in the Building successfully put out the fire</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oNSRp5lb9fhBXlikdFpPfUfRbrFW9gCqFDEVFsqOBWGJNUFpHu-0Wh1a68wC0BOVnQW7dyx8pNmWRvA9GvXzYHdZvjRXNcbvYMUUANcrWn5u0cQhIr_IF8GVCsC20JBwvigfOguZUw3e/s640/blogger-image--1266661883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oNSRp5lb9fhBXlikdFpPfUfRbrFW9gCqFDEVFsqOBWGJNUFpHu-0Wh1a68wC0BOVnQW7dyx8pNmWRvA9GvXzYHdZvjRXNcbvYMUUANcrWn5u0cQhIr_IF8GVCsC20JBwvigfOguZUw3e/s640/blogger-image--1266661883.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and the Italians moved to support the village and cover the objective.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6XoQUeyWJ1stqPn_9wLITJNv9Q98vVSvhqdv3kHm6JOXnoKr9vfPFqrOyXw1bi80BhJNJujfZZfRq6D3ar4tWXG-rESHH8RQSvUWhekvyxqpomgiST_V1PXEVt49n5FHAc_FYX6ujDR2/s640/blogger-image--1072597775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6XoQUeyWJ1stqPn_9wLITJNv9Q98vVSvhqdv3kHm6JOXnoKr9vfPFqrOyXw1bi80BhJNJujfZZfRq6D3ar4tWXG-rESHH8RQSvUWhekvyxqpomgiST_V1PXEVt49n5FHAc_FYX6ujDR2/s640/blogger-image--1072597775.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With no effort against my right flank there was now no way the Russians would take both objectives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also, even if the Russians took the village and destroyed both brigades and took the objective they would not have enough points to win the game.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAh0ElkiaLhzZoWFmHI2rTa0cExxPlttzHvDDIXwl8zh0b-wlRlUzNtORF3fOZTxB1WmFKnDe-Ek1zVj-eKm8u0Nb7gVufAr0-5IFkcbhoPApJX8hKnH3ZpvVPTDV9A-8bXAvyeAL1f7a/s640/blogger-image--508516259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAh0ElkiaLhzZoWFmHI2rTa0cExxPlttzHvDDIXwl8zh0b-wlRlUzNtORF3fOZTxB1WmFKnDe-Ek1zVj-eKm8u0Nb7gVufAr0-5IFkcbhoPApJX8hKnH3ZpvVPTDV9A-8bXAvyeAL1f7a/s640/blogger-image--508516259.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div>So when I then rolled on my remaining reserves I could guarantee the win by bringing them on to make double sure the right flank objective give was secure. And that's what I did :-)</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVP5pqJs9raHGh0vWehRnZ0oTv96o2E8he0JwKZA_TIMkodzy2y-MHNJAd8DVVlyQ6q4xyzqMoMvcjkEwCtcOcLwfbjE5H_2zkamC_Zm68Xn5NyhBzw-0TqTKbnKZhJz_pxSttwARAOBrj/s640/blogger-image-1614937921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVP5pqJs9raHGh0vWehRnZ0oTv96o2E8he0JwKZA_TIMkodzy2y-MHNJAd8DVVlyQ6q4xyzqMoMvcjkEwCtcOcLwfbjE5H_2zkamC_Zm68Xn5NyhBzw-0TqTKbnKZhJz_pxSttwARAOBrj/s640/blogger-image-1614937921.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chris agreed he couldn't win now and conceded the game. Even if the he took the village It would take too long to get his resources over to the other flank to win.</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpAeokCoJYLcJxLyuyLv6Kh908jFYfD-wLOcYWf9Gsmw6NGUwLcmYpgqC4ZV7eAB_zSyrINWZ8TJPhppS3pDofY4XQ5fwQRCYTdPRAAIhJgrRPGteIOL-kufL6ihfwS4m8KsA-mho-k4V/s640/blogger-image--39865024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpAeokCoJYLcJxLyuyLv6Kh908jFYfD-wLOcYWf9Gsmw6NGUwLcmYpgqC4ZV7eAB_zSyrINWZ8TJPhppS3pDofY4XQ5fwQRCYTdPRAAIhJgrRPGteIOL-kufL6ihfwS4m8KsA-mho-k4V/s640/blogger-image--39865024.jpg"></a></div><br></div><b>Conclusion</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This game came down to the Russians deciding to throw everything they had at the village and not contesting the other objective. It's difficult for me to say what Chris was exactly thinking. I suspect he hoped to take the village very quickly and felt he would have time to switch his whole army to the other flank to win.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For my part once it was clear that Chris was totally committed against the village I felt I would probably win. That's because the total amount of points to be gained from taking the village was 3 (the objective plus the two infantry brigades.) Therefore as long as I didn't get drawn in to the battle around the village and throw in more forces (potential victory points) to hold that objective, time would run out for the Russians. That's why I brought my reserves on my right flank and not to help hold the village.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You may feel it was a bit gamey of me to play the battle this way. And ultimately, your right. I could have made more of a fight for the village but, to be frank, I needed a win for my own morale fibre as I've not had much luck with my own attacks lately ;-)</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-19658584556507659582014-02-09T07:13:00.001+00:002014-02-09T15:51:36.865+00:00Defending France. French attack Prussians<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once more Steve and I took to the field of battle. Given that at this time 200 years ago the allies were closing in on Napoleon we decided to do a broadly themed defence of France game. In other words we used French v Prussian armies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We diced for the scenario and got a 3 "Rearguard Action".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We then rolled to see who would attack and (as usual) it was the French attacking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In this scenario we play length ways down the table. Only 4 pieces of terrain were rolled, two hills and a field plus some marsh ( which I tucked away in a corner).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As an assault scenario the attacker has to either capture both objectives (the small square terrain pieces seen in the pic below) or force the enemy to retreat (gain more Victory points than the enemy has forces on table). Failure to achieve either of these aims results in a defender victory.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians had to deploy first and could only start with half their forces on table. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Steve started with two prussian infantry brigades of 3 battalions each (1 Fusileer and 2 musketeers), 1 Heavy artillery battery and 1 regiment of Uhlans. He deployed as high up the table as allowed with an infantry brigade on both flanks and the artillery in the center. The cavalry regiment sat behind the line waiting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nY-HR9fLfj7bCPkmj5igQtSN9r390hdrHiwNjX5tfVub-E4o7K5wDZ25hhMw6uE2XIZMVfNTPoMTXpG8hxxsG2JPRgFKG8dhvBIeUExoXObgcn6RIrl5X3zVbc7zEGSjkA-H0HpVaT4z/s640/blogger-image--765172769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nY-HR9fLfj7bCPkmj5igQtSN9r390hdrHiwNjX5tfVub-E4o7K5wDZ25hhMw6uE2XIZMVfNTPoMTXpG8hxxsG2JPRgFKG8dhvBIeUExoXObgcn6RIrl5X3zVbc7zEGSjkA-H0HpVaT4z/s640/blogger-image--765172769.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The attackers start the scenario with all their forces on table excluding reserves. My list was a bit of a gamble because I only had 1 reserve but luckily that worked out well for this scenario.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I deployed a small infantry brigade of 3 battalions on the left. Their orders were to advance but ultimately hold and refuse the flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsVjCYFGax1DJWLuv84Q9DDbZlkH_oRF42gizDUnw9GCSnFs3p5RVe2h0tWSDLHL12MbqysJaDqbNcwaVfBmF0h3P8mNiQa2zC88RLpVoI3wCQdqhzNim4N-xIJ5aO9TQbo7dvBXfx9Ud/s640/blogger-image-1892575858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsVjCYFGax1DJWLuv84Q9DDbZlkH_oRF42gizDUnw9GCSnFs3p5RVe2h0tWSDLHL12MbqysJaDqbNcwaVfBmF0h3P8mNiQa2zC88RLpVoI3wCQdqhzNim4N-xIJ5aO9TQbo7dvBXfx9Ud/s640/blogger-image-1892575858.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center I deployed a grand battery made up of 1 Foot battery and a Heavy battery. On the right I had a large 5 battalion Infantry brigade and on the far right I deployed my Light cavalry brigade (2 Lancers and 1 Hussar regiment).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The plan was for the cavalry to advance down the flank and work their way around the rear of the Prussians. The infantry were to also advance and the work their way into the centre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsp9tG1DDwhrnWmMBbExoxGL95WQ-hO0qrWdQD0ql9yh49ObUpaaa3zVc18IVMUUMcbBAN3SAxdT-CyKp6gmnbCKhr1j2fY1idioTM5IIPzOSOryZCqI_aH-1bVdwxdUL7k6RORq_7O9c/s640/blogger-image--1451070033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsp9tG1DDwhrnWmMBbExoxGL95WQ-hO0qrWdQD0ql9yh49ObUpaaa3zVc18IVMUUMcbBAN3SAxdT-CyKp6gmnbCKhr1j2fY1idioTM5IIPzOSOryZCqI_aH-1bVdwxdUL7k6RORq_7O9c/s640/blogger-image--1451070033.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In this scenario the defenders do not start to roll for reserves until turn 3 so the first 3 turns are crucial for the attacker. Essentially the attackers need to be well on the way to victory before the defenders reserves arrive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4GtV9Q1GlQZXElvdMbOX4LvwDYx3H8AfOrRWc5OWQOT_xg9qi3B4rr02s5l9A7INQadEvxno5RLTVcSoChrxYHVKK1x76qgz1RghR4bNAfRK7eh7dgpM8hb171DKnmxNocDSlamOOxrb/s640/blogger-image-1111817993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4GtV9Q1GlQZXElvdMbOX4LvwDYx3H8AfOrRWc5OWQOT_xg9qi3B4rr02s5l9A7INQadEvxno5RLTVcSoChrxYHVKK1x76qgz1RghR4bNAfRK7eh7dgpM8hb171DKnmxNocDSlamOOxrb/s640/blogger-image-1111817993.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Turn 1</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French advance as planned and the artillery start to inflict casualties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ErNIyCXs2i3fVvxELVokEIQJPYiHw-Y3Q6XRE-7xg6cArDq7kcCn9ZmDumQUuojF5RAVZLuQqpClgEFM7T8jOSk3JbcKuH1cBZrhhRTAZUQzJkbKM5i6FDe5tsM-QXYeGV7nBfPQttjm/s640/blogger-image-525111852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ErNIyCXs2i3fVvxELVokEIQJPYiHw-Y3Q6XRE-7xg6cArDq7kcCn9ZmDumQUuojF5RAVZLuQqpClgEFM7T8jOSk3JbcKuH1cBZrhhRTAZUQzJkbKM5i6FDe5tsM-QXYeGV7nBfPQttjm/s640/blogger-image-525111852.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And to my great surprise the French reserves arrive nice and early :-) Things are looking good.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HyFeUwlTV8PH37V7FwMhTjIBVzQ54SYPHjn2BQABH30AhNj5PiuUk1NDg9Q-TgMReqUdCkaKu9FyLJQWSs9ndn3PmmEc4DlEXBkxOnYudQQRBb3EO1LNKTUpyUPmdC4zWcTN6xaToiVk/s640/blogger-image--1393375481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HyFeUwlTV8PH37V7FwMhTjIBVzQ54SYPHjn2BQABH30AhNj5PiuUk1NDg9Q-TgMReqUdCkaKu9FyLJQWSs9ndn3PmmEc4DlEXBkxOnYudQQRBb3EO1LNKTUpyUPmdC4zWcTN6xaToiVk/s640/blogger-image--1393375481.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The Dragoons move up to support the small brigade on the left. With the battle fought width ways down the table space is at a premium. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVabCJ7ET7KiZFBrKx9qdIJ0fctn9HAcUhlIRR4LIJ3-L2Fw-gztVhVUvojsk9s8RcnUwpvwSeKeSJXuJxHLCMGQfK6ODNWmlp6PvkemO4i-GusN7mFwKik6xw6P73M_UAh-QLlgINQxi/s640/blogger-image-852470627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVabCJ7ET7KiZFBrKx9qdIJ0fctn9HAcUhlIRR4LIJ3-L2Fw-gztVhVUvojsk9s8RcnUwpvwSeKeSJXuJxHLCMGQfK6ODNWmlp6PvkemO4i-GusN7mFwKik6xw6P73M_UAh-QLlgINQxi/s640/blogger-image-852470627.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the Prussian first turn Steve decides that discretion is the better part of valour and falls back on the his right flank,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUmYHf-oBWB-b97pKPUfRGFQwqc5_f_P1E0OpQuH5q4jhofjcVPC5_P4j0qtz8CJC9FPyx415K_hcjSW99uNoKP9MfC5lJiI8S5EUZcHPsYlIgXlux3Iwryc3L8lgaoDwOGBhsP5-7XX6/s640/blogger-image-321222004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUmYHf-oBWB-b97pKPUfRGFQwqc5_f_P1E0OpQuH5q4jhofjcVPC5_P4j0qtz8CJC9FPyx415K_hcjSW99uNoKP9MfC5lJiI8S5EUZcHPsYlIgXlux3Iwryc3L8lgaoDwOGBhsP5-7XX6/s640/blogger-image-321222004.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and in the center!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixrmACeBUo1wJ7DeDabW2W6yNx12GBuOVCthtDhzpj67Qz-vPeRdZ_Yl9n6F_mTUvrI3xsm5j6a5hzEJEJhheJEPNseNLG-hobRjmljZjHEJ46mpDvSSukvercU1LejSMpXxdMEJMWMal/s640/blogger-image--896031756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixrmACeBUo1wJ7DeDabW2W6yNx12GBuOVCthtDhzpj67Qz-vPeRdZ_Yl9n6F_mTUvrI3xsm5j6a5hzEJEJhheJEPNseNLG-hobRjmljZjHEJ46mpDvSSukvercU1LejSMpXxdMEJMWMal/s640/blogger-image--896031756.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A lone square holds the Prussian left flank and the Uhlans move across to support.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTVlCMHoiOUW4SdmA1ZrKz0FzhQ2RIvaNtnpMmzCOEoNMMN-Gyjze8Wbnf6Sd75io5xTyFfT6TjqyrcC0eucsHfetGLBSmOofQHjuVJdlrJ_rO4CPVKeTXq5H-78pgR8UDfvu11iS5N0GI/s640/blogger-image-1034614083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTVlCMHoiOUW4SdmA1ZrKz0FzhQ2RIvaNtnpMmzCOEoNMMN-Gyjze8Wbnf6Sd75io5xTyFfT6TjqyrcC0eucsHfetGLBSmOofQHjuVJdlrJ_rO4CPVKeTXq5H-78pgR8UDfvu11iS5N0GI/s640/blogger-image-1034614083.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 2</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So with the arrival of th French Dragoons plan A goes out the window! The infantry on the French left advance to catch up with the retreating Prussians and the Dragoons move up to support.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_GJ5oxJY2JzN3SyIU9wXxn9mqhkRsZs3DrhT0Rj89QunDgUxz308ttDw-c6xHKrnH0Q44MLz6fRfbjm4J6ZfPFyD-EfBCax4h5kcsOjGkf9excJV91iRHAYF6DFHy0xqmee1ZHHOPSgm/s640/blogger-image-1205661255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_GJ5oxJY2JzN3SyIU9wXxn9mqhkRsZs3DrhT0Rj89QunDgUxz308ttDw-c6xHKrnH0Q44MLz6fRfbjm4J6ZfPFyD-EfBCax4h5kcsOjGkf9excJV91iRHAYF6DFHy0xqmee1ZHHOPSgm/s640/blogger-image-1205661255.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center the Grand battery continues to bombard the enemy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Xbb5e9ZFIZUMHA15kQBC6Jx6vJNwVhqXHDMJufwzy-oPvWyezIIqKI3FQhs5PmH6AM8OxsdYWsVPAV6p9_-bcN1Ia3PjoaXKJ2WQDZRKy9Ay1_KAywlTFFAj8EldTkPoF1x5YSVLWEG4/s640/blogger-image--1050383709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Xbb5e9ZFIZUMHA15kQBC6Jx6vJNwVhqXHDMJufwzy-oPvWyezIIqKI3FQhs5PmH6AM8OxsdYWsVPAV6p9_-bcN1Ia3PjoaXKJ2WQDZRKy9Ay1_KAywlTFFAj8EldTkPoF1x5YSVLWEG4/s640/blogger-image--1050383709.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the far right the French infantry assault the square but annoyingly the Prussian square successfully falls back!! With the Prussian Uhlans so close the unsuccessful French infantry battalion retires and the French cavalry move to cover the Infantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2ARsNgK8-GF0m_CAiQBV3fHy-HpiIi_3PZO87mr6aAgGzz_6hXNN85dDg6qjI05XDiIGHYddMGtcPDk5ezP77_uqnvVJdZCXRjhNioo_RgO26t_Hkbr-Up7OWahnFqy0BOwhzqmApygI/s640/blogger-image-635190658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2ARsNgK8-GF0m_CAiQBV3fHy-HpiIi_3PZO87mr6aAgGzz_6hXNN85dDg6qjI05XDiIGHYddMGtcPDk5ezP77_uqnvVJdZCXRjhNioo_RgO26t_Hkbr-Up7OWahnFqy0BOwhzqmApygI/s640/blogger-image-635190658.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the Prussian turn the Uhlans advance and in what appears a desperate move they charge the Lancers. With no room to evade the Lancers face up to the Uhlans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLharAKc56eViq2y_KZbfh9zR7lOU3jWsku75__3yp_aAl2U2XzAPacWZe6bqGWrjtRh00nFMYdspjviszItj86ggKsmMp7FjbhG4zcBk1qr7ayDPEkh1_9aqVw5LYTqqPOezEnjtPg7hj/s640/blogger-image--871916422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLharAKc56eViq2y_KZbfh9zR7lOU3jWsku75__3yp_aAl2U2XzAPacWZe6bqGWrjtRh00nFMYdspjviszItj86ggKsmMp7FjbhG4zcBk1qr7ayDPEkh1_9aqVw5LYTqqPOezEnjtPg7hj/s640/blogger-image--871916422.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But annoyingly for the French the Uhlans inflict 2 hits. The Lancers stand and fight back but only get 1 hit so the Lancers are forced to fall back but with all that conscript infantry behind the unit is forced to disperse!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Uhlans now breakthrough on to the infantry and....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMr6ZGmUul448uCV670QKZm9_aYIVyFj6aSHbvdGvXJMR3_Bfl3hp8BfynWj57vKR6nsjlAcFXL6Zr_yNFOh5RYj-02LSSds6_CWqvP_K4XcqIpyditP2X2_E38ocSXmMrYocSTP9KCP9/s640/blogger-image--1026789684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMr6ZGmUul448uCV670QKZm9_aYIVyFj6aSHbvdGvXJMR3_Bfl3hp8BfynWj57vKR6nsjlAcFXL6Zr_yNFOh5RYj-02LSSds6_CWqvP_K4XcqIpyditP2X2_E38ocSXmMrYocSTP9KCP9/s640/blogger-image--1026789684.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Typical!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfV5CkYWnKjwmExC4NnSre4H3t_gWLU3kk7YjyMZAHI7PjRVZBJoltbYrWEgsISPYV2McAwBUi7jq0xtTHTvn_AMnUrkil3QZG9TLvbiDiLwpClWK4mD-0TMCbaNzjvz1iLZHzS1QLNF1/s640/blogger-image-1314341048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfV5CkYWnKjwmExC4NnSre4H3t_gWLU3kk7YjyMZAHI7PjRVZBJoltbYrWEgsISPYV2McAwBUi7jq0xtTHTvn_AMnUrkil3QZG9TLvbiDiLwpClWK4mD-0TMCbaNzjvz1iLZHzS1QLNF1/s640/blogger-image-1314341048.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With Lanced armed cavalry 6's count as double hits so that's a total of 6 hits..... Utter annihilation of the infantry battalion :-(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIBnufWOusu5b7esnJWiy1IQr1NDqvmUj6ePSJc8XqtbuSP52Zh58lpC08J4Wkj8NlQddvrVPFOK1C-mhtfZESywedJGpvZCy6a5UKeJFgOEGckcxu6JEWnGypDNzuIDjITZSI8Tv_BLH/s640/blogger-image-127491756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIBnufWOusu5b7esnJWiy1IQr1NDqvmUj6ePSJc8XqtbuSP52Zh58lpC08J4Wkj8NlQddvrVPFOK1C-mhtfZESywedJGpvZCy6a5UKeJFgOEGckcxu6JEWnGypDNzuIDjITZSI8Tv_BLH/s640/blogger-image-127491756.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In their reorganisation move the glorious Uhlans fall back covered by the lone reformed infantry square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 3</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With the thrust down the far right blunted by the heroics of the Prussian Uhlans the French try to reorganise but the lack of space creates congestion. The cavalry are in effect pinned by the now very annoying square. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Uhlans were still a big threat so the artillery turns to bring them in to their sights and inflict a loss on the Uhlans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5n6NMQoLWgx_26MzL8RNaUGDfhM4ddMrLeq1M2f7B_forK-midik5ktSfT7Yzw_-iYJWPfl39cQgQn_IYZhSGH-pp6Zpk45YtDFXrkOm2AzxivxVD_y8-XLsfBKyCepprhHN9Y_taZhr/s640/blogger-image-578232936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5n6NMQoLWgx_26MzL8RNaUGDfhM4ddMrLeq1M2f7B_forK-midik5ktSfT7Yzw_-iYJWPfl39cQgQn_IYZhSGH-pp6Zpk45YtDFXrkOm2AzxivxVD_y8-XLsfBKyCepprhHN9Y_taZhr/s640/blogger-image-578232936.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian heroes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7u1FZ1lSGo-sDLTiXXrvvYQG4uanwxeq5-SRIM6Br_jbjw13yJJGwuol5AdYjDcsadoWSK4HxHQqSmWod3YQpw9baIxSVQt7Fvxh6uxccoIbits3DUYqTqFYWjsL6U4qvb6jyuCcw3GNx/s640/blogger-image--976920566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7u1FZ1lSGo-sDLTiXXrvvYQG4uanwxeq5-SRIM6Br_jbjw13yJJGwuol5AdYjDcsadoWSK4HxHQqSmWod3YQpw9baIxSVQt7Fvxh6uxccoIbits3DUYqTqFYWjsL6U4qvb6jyuCcw3GNx/s640/blogger-image--976920566.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian commanders very pleased with their efforts so far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfDZDkpLb7bG-mbDtAXA89ExgO2VsFLO09JQjpCdfSw92n5I2vv4Ia1jDguaadjZbOv1MHeA3Ob_Uu28qotv8f2DMVQtK58HrVt-i1WEg_JFB06FSKSsuxCSVZCuVNwe7WGsYaEpJ2oad/s640/blogger-image-331504695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfDZDkpLb7bG-mbDtAXA89ExgO2VsFLO09JQjpCdfSw92n5I2vv4Ia1jDguaadjZbOv1MHeA3Ob_Uu28qotv8f2DMVQtK58HrVt-i1WEg_JFB06FSKSsuxCSVZCuVNwe7WGsYaEpJ2oad/s640/blogger-image-331504695.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French infantry on the left fail to assault the Prussian infantry and in turn fall victim to Prussian heavy canister resulting in another lost battalion :-(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLPJQad9sAGh2yijq15UCo2WCTEYDkiC2vXwCmXJMwXP0T1C4VgUMX9yVvYXmUqP81U1wfQTpioud59dX1rgOj-fHL7To8sKer1ho58xRDMt64y0yJWTqwyC0OAo55MVqzWcX9lhBMdivN/s640/blogger-image--1034242777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLPJQad9sAGh2yijq15UCo2WCTEYDkiC2vXwCmXJMwXP0T1C4VgUMX9yVvYXmUqP81U1wfQTpioud59dX1rgOj-fHL7To8sKer1ho58xRDMt64y0yJWTqwyC0OAo55MVqzWcX9lhBMdivN/s640/blogger-image--1034242777.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The<b> </b>Prussians, seeing which way things seem to be going assault the French and despite taking casualties charge in and make it to contact and..,,, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoqShX_pDAqBZgd74-gBI8nrnPayzMGD5JzQxeGGyuLjYFSLxtKzDnhdDfVikJXfVVO9LP98EXu1vS69fM1SS_aplKQuOTM2Q4UtfbczCZ1StAR7aE510X8TP_wuqmjg3s7T4lWM6ElEC/s640/blogger-image--303412525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoqShX_pDAqBZgd74-gBI8nrnPayzMGD5JzQxeGGyuLjYFSLxtKzDnhdDfVikJXfVVO9LP98EXu1vS69fM1SS_aplKQuOTM2Q4UtfbczCZ1StAR7aE510X8TP_wuqmjg3s7T4lWM6ElEC/s640/blogger-image--303412525.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">throw back the French battalion!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxx6D9ECkGUE5yTwhhLdHn68yAIhQsQC7RIcrOnOEQhRON3Pq818NlqdnYlgubXdKlNq0irGfXS2oNpIWFrlhCpU2MlUuGoe06zxdJW4RbxkeQ_zBZWK-7CZTtBXUnT4KO1rG_eWrNpuF/s640/blogger-image-2146839169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxx6D9ECkGUE5yTwhhLdHn68yAIhQsQC7RIcrOnOEQhRON3Pq818NlqdnYlgubXdKlNq0irGfXS2oNpIWFrlhCpU2MlUuGoe06zxdJW4RbxkeQ_zBZWK-7CZTtBXUnT4KO1rG_eWrNpuF/s640/blogger-image-2146839169.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians<b> </b>stabilise their already right flank </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAQse68KRZTTPiFH6mICK3_2-z0KRpCXfsHSvyXcTDUSM0qr3Ky5HYRgDqAMu6Ozuhepr8L9sJXgGdl4emOMgtEe98i1lXkAqA3JY5J1VUACTUX2JmGE-VhFGucx82T5SRbSX-aXoumXp/s640/blogger-image--1257011644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAQse68KRZTTPiFH6mICK3_2-z0KRpCXfsHSvyXcTDUSM0qr3Ky5HYRgDqAMu6Ozuhepr8L9sJXgGdl4emOMgtEe98i1lXkAqA3JY5J1VUACTUX2JmGE-VhFGucx82T5SRbSX-aXoumXp/s640/blogger-image--1257011644.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and pull back the Uhlans out of harms way<br><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAQse68KRZTTPiFH6mICK3_2-z0KRpCXfsHSvyXcTDUSM0qr3Ky5HYRgDqAMu6Ozuhepr8L9sJXgGdl4emOMgtEe98i1lXkAqA3JY5J1VUACTUX2JmGE-VhFGucx82T5SRbSX-aXoumXp/s640/blogger-image--1257011644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3nkgqGH7AqbXQSr9_9pXZ8P4Kr755YTB-Gvjp7VXVpZmI7WeCxXwpD-iXRso0RvY82Ci_9rk1rg2-RwWq0ZXHpg4Gpto1WVjenEv-36kv6RypFwOvEaZ5yyquG7WIxP21IXBFkMTiude/s640/blogger-image--93167492.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">In the reserve and support phase the Uhlans rally back a base </div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomGCL7fOe41iC7nNtzRA7Ko-C_0xb0cfEBGDQeEb1Wh2ZjZOctYUbhvLXXqMLae31PJQTdXzDqIfp465Me6Vqx9TZvCh__v2-RsyIESbsupKx4pYW86FQ8x_wy3VwAa5v1yce9tdWMnJW/s640/blogger-image--1239235199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomGCL7fOe41iC7nNtzRA7Ko-C_0xb0cfEBGDQeEb1Wh2ZjZOctYUbhvLXXqMLae31PJQTdXzDqIfp465Me6Vqx9TZvCh__v2-RsyIESbsupKx4pYW86FQ8x_wy3VwAa5v1yce9tdWMnJW/s640/blogger-image--1239235199.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">and recieve some reserves! a full cavalry brigade of 2 Dragoon and 1 Uhlan regiment. (Sorry, no photo)</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 4</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The game is slipping away from the French and time is running out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the left the Dragoons manoeuvre to charge the denuded Prussian infantry battalion and the infantry (just in picture on the far left) prepare to assault.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44mRJpE45vMh904wJwzjSRMKs4-EA3R4Pzn3g3l25iZ84KBTR6Fynh-TWj7iB3Hc3S7j9gJNN6OpexXrazlhG3RbVWLSJSJp3TF8iXtIQfI1iYfKHwtpqqvhpAFZzsq7rTuVimTwlBlpy/s640/blogger-image-1500434412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44mRJpE45vMh904wJwzjSRMKs4-EA3R4Pzn3g3l25iZ84KBTR6Fynh-TWj7iB3Hc3S7j9gJNN6OpexXrazlhG3RbVWLSJSJp3TF8iXtIQfI1iYfKHwtpqqvhpAFZzsq7rTuVimTwlBlpy/s640/blogger-image-1500434412.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But.... The cavalry fail their élan test to charge home and get in the way of the second regiment preventing a second charge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sCAzqvF8DGMv7efQEkdO9HQeG2D_kz5i7PEGBVjBg4_BO-201vHCheemxdylF_SePammhN_lyoI4j7xCLbFLR_1Uy8N7Y3VVbsk86hSPgX062sV-0JcUVMzhJoKR-ogYJxSTLBAZLf8E/s640/blogger-image-1930583639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sCAzqvF8DGMv7efQEkdO9HQeG2D_kz5i7PEGBVjBg4_BO-201vHCheemxdylF_SePammhN_lyoI4j7xCLbFLR_1Uy8N7Y3VVbsk86hSPgX062sV-0JcUVMzhJoKR-ogYJxSTLBAZLf8E/s640/blogger-image-1930583639.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The infantry are more successful </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVI-9k81MwxML8HMDyU0YQTSDDf-Z365e0MCWCQs486vbjMDOSvYSfu4GICEr1bh4ClZkWJnteLTiu86PVlkzQj8I3CdLGmJEQuEOOWorHt3LLX2f8MkEhvaoBCFxuwBQPw_VG_usRpAkt/s640/blogger-image--1205469895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVI-9k81MwxML8HMDyU0YQTSDDf-Z365e0MCWCQs486vbjMDOSvYSfu4GICEr1bh4ClZkWJnteLTiu86PVlkzQj8I3CdLGmJEQuEOOWorHt3LLX2f8MkEhvaoBCFxuwBQPw_VG_usRpAkt/s640/blogger-image--1205469895.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But the failure of the cavalry ends the French hope of victory.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_g5X4MK4GkTspBtHXE-polroGNnAJumIkbClQLno-QpuzXqsPGh2clQxs8deUyJqi-3DV0QpTwYy91m2Lb-TX7WoDXo4VafbSWe6ZP3vWbXc9PhNYyYClkQJu5G1bsF61WNgoEm4hnzx/s640/blogger-image--1967120404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_g5X4MK4GkTspBtHXE-polroGNnAJumIkbClQLno-QpuzXqsPGh2clQxs8deUyJqi-3DV0QpTwYy91m2Lb-TX7WoDXo4VafbSWe6ZP3vWbXc9PhNYyYClkQJu5G1bsF61WNgoEm4hnzx/s640/blogger-image--1967120404.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With only two French turns left and a lot of ground still to cover, </div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-nqZF4dRHl8fFepeMQv5jMYdlebNq4plleaLnCoDtm-q9XN3wKJq1a_x9B6v894YefQrx7Dsi2UiSChekP4EJnRLw_WHtcB6NJx3dwf1T7IQlcn11V12spcImSIGGUTB7GZTCuGls6X9/s640/blogger-image--512766263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-nqZF4dRHl8fFepeMQv5jMYdlebNq4plleaLnCoDtm-q9XN3wKJq1a_x9B6v894YefQrx7Dsi2UiSChekP4EJnRLw_WHtcB6NJx3dwf1T7IQlcn11V12spcImSIGGUTB7GZTCuGls6X9/s640/blogger-image--512766263.jpg"></a></div><br></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">plus the arrival of Prussian reserves, I admit defeat and concede the game :-(</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><b>Conclusion</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><b><br></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Another poorly planned attack bites the dust. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">With the battle fought width ways the fighting was on a relatively narrow front. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I put too many units down the right hand side. This was partly due to the space taken up by the grand battery which, on reflection I should have put at least one battery in compressed frontage. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I should have put the larger infantry brigade on the left and the smaller brigade on the right, reducing the congestion and allowing a more effective attack on the left. I was looking to effectively use combined arms on the right but just couldn't seem to pull it off, primarily due to Steve's excellent use of his Uhlans and infantry square.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hind sight is a wonderful thing :-)</span></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-47741217437791066912014-01-21T16:30:00.001+00:002014-01-21T19:10:15.830+00:00French assault the Austrians again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Steve and I got together last Friday for another game of Napoleon at War. Steve had gone for Austrians again and so I was French. We upped the points from 1500 to 1750 each. We rolled for a scenario and got 1, 'Attack on a prepared position'. We then diced off to see who was attacker and the honour fell on my shoulders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We rolled up for terrain, only four pieces and the table ended up like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtB6FiQfnC7ohcLztzmaiVg3xPinbIc5FiywARtO3rHV6WOo7a4WEcObiVY1aR8evak3213ErAzifTIangsu7kpia_4WbdDAeATaQKs8tNrKA0RIWR5wn9GfvFjKcetlecWNmb2sG41x76/s640/blogger-image-288202308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtB6FiQfnC7ohcLztzmaiVg3xPinbIc5FiywARtO3rHV6WOo7a4WEcObiVY1aR8evak3213ErAzifTIangsu7kpia_4WbdDAeATaQKs8tNrKA0RIWR5wn9GfvFjKcetlecWNmb2sG41x76/s640/blogger-image-288202308.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> I rolled up a village and as they make I good defensive position I tucked it away in the corner. Steve placed one objective centrally on the road, I decided to place the second over on my left. The woods on the right would be too in the way if I had gone the other side.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As defender the Austrians deployed first. They started with </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry brigade = 4 Infantry battalions and 1 Artillery battery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry Brigade = <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4 Infantry battalions and 1 Hussar regiment.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cavalry artillery ( not quite as good as horse artillery).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">A this point I had no idea what the Austrian reserves were.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiet13LjZKEyJ76ASq13t3zQYTVJ2kU5TV1hmsuNoBucLHbmPZzoVwGiHdH9leqF7cXi38sdLFcZ54DDIv3VQXSVlSelkySiD7rlzyhCf8kwSeeiEVjdZ4RbVq6hEj2tbq9OD2toSAYruyK/s640/blogger-image-1180706514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiet13LjZKEyJ76ASq13t3zQYTVJ2kU5TV1hmsuNoBucLHbmPZzoVwGiHdH9leqF7cXi38sdLFcZ54DDIv3VQXSVlSelkySiD7rlzyhCf8kwSeeiEVjdZ4RbVq6hEj2tbq9OD2toSAYruyK/s640/blogger-image-1180706514.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As with many scenarios the aim is for the attacker to either capture both objectives or break the enemy (gain more victory points than the enemy has active forces).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I started on table with </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry Brigade = 3 Conscript battalions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry Brigade = 1 line battalion and 4 Conscript battalions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heavy artillery battery</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foot artillery battery</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Artillery general</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Light cavalry brigade = 1 Hussar regiment and 2 Lancer regiments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The artillery batteries and artillery General were combined into a grand battery ( artillery re rolls misses :-))</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In reserve </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cavalry brigade = 2 Dragoons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I deployed the 3 battalion battery on he extreme left flank with the Grand battery opposite the Austrian brigade artillery. The plan was for the Grand battery to silence the enemy guns and help weaken the force whilst throwing the infantry brigade against the same force, hoping to break the force and take the objective.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYXADS1y4gpT2gq2E7Ag6zFRHevIXOTFZ-chFPjLCPBrYUaBDt_dRlHiAOBDHxQmyGwIkTk6p8jz8OxqQFrV2xnrS_XgUA-500-_ypyxamlmQpMZARIlUwKoA9a7v9UfpJ5XBfnrAF5S1/s640/blogger-image-1592959672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYXADS1y4gpT2gq2E7Ag6zFRHevIXOTFZ-chFPjLCPBrYUaBDt_dRlHiAOBDHxQmyGwIkTk6p8jz8OxqQFrV2xnrS_XgUA-500-_ypyxamlmQpMZARIlUwKoA9a7v9UfpJ5XBfnrAF5S1/s640/blogger-image-1592959672.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The 5 battalion brigade was deployed in the centre to strike against the other significant Austrian force. My cavalry were deployed on the right with the aim of taking on the Austrian cavalry and supporting the infantry assault in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDH0-sD63ctN7-c9k7IywFjdAlDv_FRm8YVrgf8r5jhrBChymgpFtSstz2jXzZ6xhM6_aXR9FfMpqxXb1wepz9g8DDfTi13UgE7Qs9chfk4c6N4btudcCVfT-H9AwXaCvSGPmr0jx1Mor4/s640/blogger-image-1636662856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDH0-sD63ctN7-c9k7IywFjdAlDv_FRm8YVrgf8r5jhrBChymgpFtSstz2jXzZ6xhM6_aXR9FfMpqxXb1wepz9g8DDfTi13UgE7Qs9chfk4c6N4btudcCVfT-H9AwXaCvSGPmr0jx1Mor4/s640/blogger-image-1636662856.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What could possibly go wrong?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Turn 1</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To kick off the French infantry on the far left commenced their advance and the artillery start to fire on the Austrian artillery. The Austrian brigade battery lost a base (hooray!) but managed to take out a French foot gun in counter battery fire (boooo!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGtt4t0tZCnJERr4_cHyKl5aY5cUQVISPbtdjIkr2WMW5OkjZm5p8jtxwt96GjnOSfAsYS6kGL7wZZtph4TgF5W0HcPENQ-Vf5ryIe0Iq459jdtEp8UeRiTUo__9NCXN5YxDa1ksrHpdB/s640/blogger-image--1110848994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGtt4t0tZCnJERr4_cHyKl5aY5cUQVISPbtdjIkr2WMW5OkjZm5p8jtxwt96GjnOSfAsYS6kGL7wZZtph4TgF5W0HcPENQ-Vf5ryIe0Iq459jdtEp8UeRiTUo__9NCXN5YxDa1ksrHpdB/s640/blogger-image--1110848994.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center the Infantry advance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq5Skyvo7T5byrdJPUs9xgVGV4M6YYe0dHSsdXgCs015_CuMoSjwDLbxr_ncwcQB7v7XvlCM0xbPxmd0DXwGM4MBeDCmJREFhuwKQRCKVELVqsO3yg2RoD9RRnGbxkkfc7eyPNjURp5bf/s640/blogger-image--557418186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq5Skyvo7T5byrdJPUs9xgVGV4M6YYe0dHSsdXgCs015_CuMoSjwDLbxr_ncwcQB7v7XvlCM0xbPxmd0DXwGM4MBeDCmJREFhuwKQRCKVELVqsO3yg2RoD9RRnGbxkkfc7eyPNjURp5bf/s640/blogger-image--557418186.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And on the right the cavalry move forward to cover the infantry and manoeuvre in ready mess to take on the Austrian Hussars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw1Lu_vn7r0B3weuUluDJh5I6nfBkbKohhI6bNHIex4IPwxTp4UaJUUM9ZUzl4BTzTSCB36ZhRrrrEhlnLyUxnH3i7avwELws16keXhOHDne_dN_kyVbuj79gGeXKY_CWA85eYLwcuxRB/s640/blogger-image--1849526101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw1Lu_vn7r0B3weuUluDJh5I6nfBkbKohhI6bNHIex4IPwxTp4UaJUUM9ZUzl4BTzTSCB36ZhRrrrEhlnLyUxnH3i7avwELws16keXhOHDne_dN_kyVbuj79gGeXKY_CWA85eYLwcuxRB/s640/blogger-image--1849526101.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No French reserves arrive :-(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians (unaware of the French plans) uncharacteristcally (for Austrians) act decisively and instead of waiting to be attacked launch their own offensive!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the French left they successfully charge</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8_cXay-WbF2ns8b6SlU-wP40jGmA9mRx5V_Cs1w2ZQGbDU5HCOcDcurb_PCyOcrcCmkbnxoD6EQpKhIH7tf0CNUYH4xlyN7_-I2fVBpSBQ5HvbEQN1G2-GBAmAJ0c5qPDcRByhzvG3GM/s640/blogger-image--1776297295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8_cXay-WbF2ns8b6SlU-wP40jGmA9mRx5V_Cs1w2ZQGbDU5HCOcDcurb_PCyOcrcCmkbnxoD6EQpKhIH7tf0CNUYH4xlyN7_-I2fVBpSBQ5HvbEQN1G2-GBAmAJ0c5qPDcRByhzvG3GM/s640/blogger-image--1776297295.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And destroy a conscript battalion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpKnOo-wYPpV7EC7EgNwK-wH1O42fXtvnvctHnV4XEhYS0VFwCxlMf7zjy0A4J8mtSC_GqrNtcxMsuxUW1LNGdr5NdtYDxyFKS7DYpLJLbCVqaAhPU8R85jLEfusOrwYMcPYr0KFK6FuP/s640/blogger-image-1795374337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpKnOo-wYPpV7EC7EgNwK-wH1O42fXtvnvctHnV4XEhYS0VFwCxlMf7zjy0A4J8mtSC_GqrNtcxMsuxUW1LNGdr5NdtYDxyFKS7DYpLJLbCVqaAhPU8R85jLEfusOrwYMcPYr0KFK6FuP/s640/blogger-image-1795374337.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And in the center they strike </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQjrJD4t2T-cZZVx-QWW05kQmMeKNFCa2tOOjBgxr0YLeF5XdXGtbAdhKYRTS92iZsCye9pzkPKUo_cJ8H6zb1NzFJi1cWGGLMR2xGm9udp1JOASWWmwkQpYFwIb9gtggS5taljR1Rtpn/s640/blogger-image-596411619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQjrJD4t2T-cZZVx-QWW05kQmMeKNFCa2tOOjBgxr0YLeF5XdXGtbAdhKYRTS92iZsCye9pzkPKUo_cJ8H6zb1NzFJi1cWGGLMR2xGm9udp1JOASWWmwkQpYFwIb9gtggS5taljR1Rtpn/s640/blogger-image-596411619.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And force back a French battalion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxl_y1ECedSePbCoY3uRv3ed_BfpQdwDw5WtZJmzwFfPSAnfiMxify3LLAhqoKb89cgESPmkvfAHLsYeW6gLiRACMF3GydpYtvHIUvYGHZzJpxwPtMw69XIco0ksrYpAZY8MwkCLv8qEP7/s640/blogger-image--196137561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxl_y1ECedSePbCoY3uRv3ed_BfpQdwDw5WtZJmzwFfPSAnfiMxify3LLAhqoKb89cgESPmkvfAHLsYeW6gLiRACMF3GydpYtvHIUvYGHZzJpxwPtMw69XIco0ksrYpAZY8MwkCLv8qEP7/s640/blogger-image--196137561.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian Hussars, instead of waiting to be enveloped gallope forward and strike for the French Line </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">battalion. The French hussars counter charge </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMmarkrgb8lnn1YFW9m6sMHsu_dxJUgtUnm5csq6Bf2c4hjcijrjnWg_G8err3U7SHhB5hTePOFBjbqNXEOahRnIGz96c-04b5_Pq0rVpDpJYnK2w8_msrVIJQf7dqiI0aBNYDlqIB154/s640/blogger-image--2101231985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMmarkrgb8lnn1YFW9m6sMHsu_dxJUgtUnm5csq6Bf2c4hjcijrjnWg_G8err3U7SHhB5hTePOFBjbqNXEOahRnIGz96c-04b5_Pq0rVpDpJYnK2w8_msrVIJQf7dqiI0aBNYDlqIB154/s640/blogger-image--2101231985.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But fail to help the infantry and are forced to retire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgde6e5YQ-lSl8bZYe9j-M1sZeaZJOXaA9NQ15_28Q-EGJPQZ7IBVE8fK40w75DsHsYfho3b1qPdpSoqxNvY5JozCyNBiGaCVEhJCdrEqhqzTod7wc2J0SLYFkO6n184eY4LVlBwWIkDGNc/s640/blogger-image-337332063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgde6e5YQ-lSl8bZYe9j-M1sZeaZJOXaA9NQ15_28Q-EGJPQZ7IBVE8fK40w75DsHsYfho3b1qPdpSoqxNvY5JozCyNBiGaCVEhJCdrEqhqzTod7wc2J0SLYFkO6n184eY4LVlBwWIkDGNc/s640/blogger-image-337332063.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So the Austrian Hussars continue and breakthrough onto the French line battalion. Luckily few casualties are inflicted and the infantry survive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lbaylbFLrflA0IP_YGNEAwLQCktHTW6rfvasbHb7SlKvDBWWEto-oJItr-PAg-XqX75LdGolNLWWCMUAS7L7p8lln2Vx3k9qBhpRVfuqtRirt4MTTw8LpxD73cn7GxT1Ni1at5Op99dK/s640/blogger-image-121323418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lbaylbFLrflA0IP_YGNEAwLQCktHTW6rfvasbHb7SlKvDBWWEto-oJItr-PAg-XqX75LdGolNLWWCMUAS7L7p8lln2Vx3k9qBhpRVfuqtRirt4MTTw8LpxD73cn7GxT1Ni1at5Op99dK/s640/blogger-image-121323418.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the Hussars retire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXehQsFbzxjVv7MYaN_8dkd4BUCWmiPs2fltKowx-tuyJosqJY94hz0HAX9mlJBBvk_JqOg6zlPhkwdBSheRch26UBlyo8ETIzrB3ob85bMD57UtqnoUEN_p6uN-VDYTc1JbShFa42a4zM/s640/blogger-image-1374181097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXehQsFbzxjVv7MYaN_8dkd4BUCWmiPs2fltKowx-tuyJosqJY94hz0HAX9mlJBBvk_JqOg6zlPhkwdBSheRch26UBlyo8ETIzrB3ob85bMD57UtqnoUEN_p6uN-VDYTc1JbShFa42a4zM/s640/blogger-image-1374181097.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At the end of turn 1 things are going not how the French had antisipated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxM6p45bMjvb-SSlipCyD7bYKVOmhdhXTP-0NyiurTPUzenuvVVlgCTYyjqrr8m01L0-msnuDAtkodmMSowTJ5s2SxtTyATXkpbW4bV7gvDeAYJDAT7TcpOXxtd8MeY5Dm3R8anl8TokeM/s640/blogger-image-1730042002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxM6p45bMjvb-SSlipCyD7bYKVOmhdhXTP-0NyiurTPUzenuvVVlgCTYyjqrr8m01L0-msnuDAtkodmMSowTJ5s2SxtTyATXkpbW4bV7gvDeAYJDAT7TcpOXxtd8MeY5Dm3R8anl8TokeM/s640/blogger-image-1730042002.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Turn 2</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's only turn 2, early days so the French stick to the plan. The battalions on the far left prepare to assault the Austrian line whilst the French artillery destroy the Austrian brigade artillery (hooray!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbNiEAs5l0fmZPfBw4-Xi1WUSv95mRx3iSkXRkutE6VEfEn9hLYMmzFPJOM9GUmSIZRs9UfbczcYolTPgKaldHOz_j_l8ENVGMFEWXDgtBCV4tp5uuHHGIE11mwCYaydnIXtOfpR5lG5U/s640/blogger-image-1030699501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbNiEAs5l0fmZPfBw4-Xi1WUSv95mRx3iSkXRkutE6VEfEn9hLYMmzFPJOM9GUmSIZRs9UfbczcYolTPgKaldHOz_j_l8ENVGMFEWXDgtBCV4tp5uuHHGIE11mwCYaydnIXtOfpR5lG5U/s640/blogger-image-1030699501.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center the French prepare their assault but the left hand battalion takes a pasting from the Austrian return fire!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUl8hdZOCVrUHHOKE1EsAcQd36tQJvYhiptQwOlEOimBNl56ENmjtQAsis5A0TlXPEO2UdBFfu7u4vG3gsb9oof0TwAL-YKgh2M-4gOnVpXMZIbX8Jow3zOLMW0lF32JeZqVZr877aj-Pt/s640/blogger-image--2110471501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUl8hdZOCVrUHHOKE1EsAcQd36tQJvYhiptQwOlEOimBNl56ENmjtQAsis5A0TlXPEO2UdBFfu7u4vG3gsb9oof0TwAL-YKgh2M-4gOnVpXMZIbX8Jow3zOLMW0lF32JeZqVZr877aj-Pt/s640/blogger-image--2110471501.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The cavalry get ready to charge the Austrian hussars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i1c-R1yZHRc-q0rnGcCKn1J6JHQ5cQXhLPkaESO5g0hMTYEZiZV4LEotxpSUuKlBLseBIJD7UYs3gzyHs4UchGEcxHkouowuTP3Dr1hZZZOOQTV0Kr-Cl7xGASehTCssXaGplvU8XGsR/s640/blogger-image--1636684515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i1c-R1yZHRc-q0rnGcCKn1J6JHQ5cQXhLPkaESO5g0hMTYEZiZV4LEotxpSUuKlBLseBIJD7UYs3gzyHs4UchGEcxHkouowuTP3Dr1hZZZOOQTV0Kr-Cl7xGASehTCssXaGplvU8XGsR/s640/blogger-image--1636684515.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But the Hussars are too experienced to get encircled and evade the French lancers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegiSMCbn4RRYhr6LQHuf2Q1nYa-Ojy3qm4z2wkuseO9PdEri4IsJPtqvZDYBdejSTA5XKhiuCdZTSl-QrS198RyK2LPUErkXqgB5WZy6IJVOrlcjhwY7-hZ9nYLpP6q_m3Cv3dkE_msDS/s640/blogger-image-1745057312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegiSMCbn4RRYhr6LQHuf2Q1nYa-Ojy3qm4z2wkuseO9PdEri4IsJPtqvZDYBdejSTA5XKhiuCdZTSl-QrS198RyK2LPUErkXqgB5WZy6IJVOrlcjhwY7-hZ9nYLpP6q_m3Cv3dkE_msDS/s640/blogger-image-1745057312.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the left the French charge through a storm of musketry taking casualties and make contact...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDy3nh21jbQ3BXneo0h-qI3uEbLszg3a1AgirxHmFu2xpvzG22RRcBhzlAcB3ALWbNVCYS_W2CZNkOUukSmBIQAc3dAXDhE8DMg-h5QE8pcnWSRjPyVEi1ALOBX0ldq___mqhWgPmeV8dP/s640/blogger-image-742413181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDy3nh21jbQ3BXneo0h-qI3uEbLszg3a1AgirxHmFu2xpvzG22RRcBhzlAcB3ALWbNVCYS_W2CZNkOUukSmBIQAc3dAXDhE8DMg-h5QE8pcnWSRjPyVEi1ALOBX0ldq___mqhWgPmeV8dP/s640/blogger-image-742413181.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But.................is that it? I hear you cry.........yes, the French inflict 1 hit only!!! Out of 5 dice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBuNpWmK7fm8tkyMVDjUOhmGt-5AECLy0sGK-hEg4Sau4W4FGew_rkBfcArxMESlCocAMm-W19ZX9xTP7N3WlyXsX7CkfrN9J78NPgJ0uajEoHjsZRXZUWb0ysxbvouldabs2ZagKxxxZ/s640/blogger-image-1500953880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBuNpWmK7fm8tkyMVDjUOhmGt-5AECLy0sGK-hEg4Sau4W4FGew_rkBfcArxMESlCocAMm-W19ZX9xTP7N3WlyXsX7CkfrN9J78NPgJ0uajEoHjsZRXZUWb0ysxbvouldabs2ZagKxxxZ/s640/blogger-image-1500953880.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The second battalion doesn't even make contact so both fall back (in disgrace)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYF4piIP1Cznz47BNnMfrdXaFB3Jt8yUgzEQvfUXIm2pAB1FgI4H6g38JbhgV-n96Ne8WwTZeARSqF0UDJIrKQle16qHWCPeahHnFQPsFjpgCkhadMJnU4rlJtQY6agriOOVNb_KDmzL_y/s640/blogger-image-1264581416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYF4piIP1Cznz47BNnMfrdXaFB3Jt8yUgzEQvfUXIm2pAB1FgI4H6g38JbhgV-n96Ne8WwTZeARSqF0UDJIrKQle16qHWCPeahHnFQPsFjpgCkhadMJnU4rlJtQY6agriOOVNb_KDmzL_y/s640/blogger-image-1264581416.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center two battalions charge ( one at a time)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLs5tv6uo6f8e4wJFgAOYXemk0orJ1-Rv0DOpTHoTQ6-4tOhDYBRViqoStaPWdZ_76bz4swkDGK50EupREOWGU41krqlJkTW8tCmnZUpDaW2S2X9Rt_K99GNPLTQjfUXYdDGyTvwTRgJy4/s640/blogger-image--1771165167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLs5tv6uo6f8e4wJFgAOYXemk0orJ1-Rv0DOpTHoTQ6-4tOhDYBRViqoStaPWdZ_76bz4swkDGK50EupREOWGU41krqlJkTW8tCmnZUpDaW2S2X9Rt_K99GNPLTQjfUXYdDGyTvwTRgJy4/s640/blogger-image--1771165167.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">both fall back (again, in disgrace)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFh4yW8FkubSG3tEbyudQNtzAqhSizFFNX2Hvp16P2iWCRSo3t69VrFEvufSBwmiYX_Y9hYvFCvfTpfEIRBjFcdIyBGc7CrfzQDeAC37ICOpV1v_pi7yWgJKIUZarvV4fyLpsygd7rlB2o/s640/blogger-image--1766273332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFh4yW8FkubSG3tEbyudQNtzAqhSizFFNX2Hvp16P2iWCRSo3t69VrFEvufSBwmiYX_Y9hYvFCvfTpfEIRBjFcdIyBGc7CrfzQDeAC37ICOpV1v_pi7yWgJKIUZarvV4fyLpsygd7rlB2o/s640/blogger-image--1766273332.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once again French reserves fail to arrive :-(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the French left the Austrians move to take advantage of the poor French performance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK5fT-9DFbnAevPYzkRJkQNxvH_jlPZFiKUsKZPm0C-bk3zd0wu3weYN9asWdXaUt052Aeux525XrM1ubaLg8v7ipeb9Ts-_sXHTvb5pApJoIQyi7dRpMPtEr0gYmdtnaIc3h9wvlYByR/s640/blogger-image-115315714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK5fT-9DFbnAevPYzkRJkQNxvH_jlPZFiKUsKZPm0C-bk3zd0wu3weYN9asWdXaUt052Aeux525XrM1ubaLg8v7ipeb9Ts-_sXHTvb5pApJoIQyi7dRpMPtEr0gYmdtnaIc3h9wvlYByR/s640/blogger-image-115315714.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center the heroic Austrian battalion that saw off 2 French assaults falls back out of the firing line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian musketry destroys the half strength battalion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoijM1O0dEAeSH9rZk5EVgOn_qcPOXIwrdo6Qyln-6aiHJWZ4FTGYdRdSP2KhniDbAPkjoiCymnlNUfYO60Blu7j74BetZemNyxtsstZZCD1du_batCd8_kb5PBLgfQWGb5Pn1ClrSB0dD/s640/blogger-image--309713979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoijM1O0dEAeSH9rZk5EVgOn_qcPOXIwrdo6Qyln-6aiHJWZ4FTGYdRdSP2KhniDbAPkjoiCymnlNUfYO60Blu7j74BetZemNyxtsstZZCD1du_batCd8_kb5PBLgfQWGb5Pn1ClrSB0dD/s640/blogger-image--309713979.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian Hussars fall back to support the now deployed cavalry artillery whilst the infantry form square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRecvzWBLiWMmzVMGAkAphWB8PrSI_1mh0KoAWoo4XMs1In9JLR7CK9vzq3D9NmlAbQ_uDiVLEbkwTMjP5lubXt82-gsy2YsmToAla0V2I0I0TXcxF1lpFbTc-u-zH3lICxdIFFAc9hM5W/s640/blogger-image--998299811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRecvzWBLiWMmzVMGAkAphWB8PrSI_1mh0KoAWoo4XMs1In9JLR7CK9vzq3D9NmlAbQ_uDiVLEbkwTMjP5lubXt82-gsy2YsmToAla0V2I0I0TXcxF1lpFbTc-u-zH3lICxdIFFAc9hM5W/s640/blogger-image--998299811.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the French left the<b> </b>Austrians charge the rear of the retiring French infantry and destroy them! The remaing unit passes it's force morale test and so stays in the action.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMyufJhvEhKXo5iq0e68iA_SdzQVcQ5sIvdXW5Jj4yB4RuYm0waYZ4vvxu2wkl2xTnl0q-GW6e2B6ZEN4PTjnqPSR3jMhzaYuTKtcsGCaSYzhhOPfixDtDOGavHJfeCdWKGZt57PfOJEo/s640/blogger-image-744959570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMyufJhvEhKXo5iq0e68iA_SdzQVcQ5sIvdXW5Jj4yB4RuYm0waYZ4vvxu2wkl2xTnl0q-GW6e2B6ZEN4PTjnqPSR3jMhzaYuTKtcsGCaSYzhhOPfixDtDOGavHJfeCdWKGZt57PfOJEo/s640/blogger-image-744959570.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To finish a disastrous turn for the French the Austrian reserve arrive.....both of them!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A brigade of 5 infantry arrives and advances through the village,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; 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clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Whilst an Austrian light cavalry brigade of 1 chevaux leger and 1 Uhlan regiment arrive to help support the objective in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSu5LZwqjdLvwbQyL6_1wX8V2vdfyazA7dhb5rq9OK5zlcMKqUtr0bUEfMMMRSkmL6MKyveg3rp55wzPJZrzIh4qRfXRRv1vjMFJGTrBPtSftnGcO7CHpMg2MR6FrdihqHItf2Y4Sayfgd/s640/blogger-image-1516382781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSu5LZwqjdLvwbQyL6_1wX8V2vdfyazA7dhb5rq9OK5zlcMKqUtr0bUEfMMMRSkmL6MKyveg3rp55wzPJZrzIh4qRfXRRv1vjMFJGTrBPtSftnGcO7CHpMg2MR6FrdihqHItf2Y4Sayfgd/s640/blogger-image-1516382781.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; 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Winning this scenario was now pretty impossible, still, it was worth carrying on to see if any breakthrough could occur.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center the French battalion try to reorganise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRwQvCvIbrSRrmiIdOYtkAgmfdy0H27YrsLrKIChztJqvNbrocsQpA9g3pMRZnXGukSgwT2vkujQGinEOzZcm_016wW0ZemKrxfEXSmWJljtnz9gdjMlhZsiz_lHFiUuMcfB7DVgrdUw6/s640/blogger-image-1505652135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRwQvCvIbrSRrmiIdOYtkAgmfdy0H27YrsLrKIChztJqvNbrocsQpA9g3pMRZnXGukSgwT2vkujQGinEOzZcm_016wW0ZemKrxfEXSmWJljtnz9gdjMlhZsiz_lHFiUuMcfB7DVgrdUw6/s640/blogger-image-1505652135.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the French lancers line up a charge to hit the Cavalry battery on the hill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5iVbcL9ZBectgZQIB0Aq7QKoGfz47sR0PLcxasFwaDImk_6Yim2RsOGLakmGNxGhpuBnZ-9N5Tq_dokj7S-CpDjJDnLbuHl2x10HRB5wUpSVYAnSiFmPF9RzeDEcNA5nz-zWZLJLjIwq/s640/blogger-image--1087509599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5iVbcL9ZBectgZQIB0Aq7QKoGfz47sR0PLcxasFwaDImk_6Yim2RsOGLakmGNxGhpuBnZ-9N5Tq_dokj7S-CpDjJDnLbuHl2x10HRB5wUpSVYAnSiFmPF9RzeDEcNA5nz-zWZLJLjIwq/s640/blogger-image--1087509599.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Grand battery targets an Austrian battalion and inflicts heavy losses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XbZ4vO-79MK0XxoDJr7a0rvfBfaTv6_SWPQ60DR2YmPIpunPkdU4BeOhyphenhyphenX1ee_Ov4g5k3-i9tQdxQxAFL8IOqA33U4IH6-m0kvo7YpX-9eqMrVom7wZGIY6x8f80A087cMSxkk1QulQ7/s640/blogger-image--454691711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XbZ4vO-79MK0XxoDJr7a0rvfBfaTv6_SWPQ60DR2YmPIpunPkdU4BeOhyphenhyphenX1ee_Ov4g5k3-i9tQdxQxAFL8IOqA33U4IH6-m0kvo7YpX-9eqMrVom7wZGIY6x8f80A087cMSxkk1QulQ7/s640/blogger-image--454691711.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The remaining battalion on the far left hurls itself at a fresh Austrian battalion hoping for a decisive win.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0T30tDYwrNIO_2tAaX0B5TD4aMuQuwewxUdkvhjiJcoEyMFF8vqzW_fV6Y_sMQtXDySGWt5kgVjwEADgtCPwxe4UAoqUZ9lveJbeFcidnAHyEwQbJ8t1J8ZAv2d0FjQB-lfQSKLLipskD/s640/blogger-image--1376510346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0T30tDYwrNIO_2tAaX0B5TD4aMuQuwewxUdkvhjiJcoEyMFF8vqzW_fV6Y_sMQtXDySGWt5kgVjwEADgtCPwxe4UAoqUZ9lveJbeFcidnAHyEwQbJ8t1J8ZAv2d0FjQB-lfQSKLLipskD/s640/blogger-image--1376510346.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">but despite an attached commander the French conscripts are destroyed in their effort!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckdHnkh2KmT4SB-t3mmvcY3wRRlroHWaqV78ugsF7ag5RisNeYjhyI9R3gREaaFWE3oIcY7jsctdw-7frvUjFYk_dYCqp1ER15rx8owE2nG4nNhD_IbbFf9jyms1LQe_bAWEN-V28X_O6/s640/blogger-image-1118716581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckdHnkh2KmT4SB-t3mmvcY3wRRlroHWaqV78ugsF7ag5RisNeYjhyI9R3gREaaFWE3oIcY7jsctdw-7frvUjFYk_dYCqp1ER15rx8owE2nG4nNhD_IbbFf9jyms1LQe_bAWEN-V28X_O6/s640/blogger-image-1118716581.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center the Cavalry battery evades the charging lancers taking refuge in a nearby infantry battalion, thus ending hopes of a breakthrough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPdeIZV3Hj8murdtG-CNxmRVU_-CszXPzI1ANLbxNgEj9EaylSxM6c7PcpQK8MO9aomcXkI-kDNDfWvQGACQ_vifS_c42HY4w_eC7D0TmyJl4LVAm9TeosFMSkzjcKVt6ybLeJi0WnxCy/s640/blogger-image--1088305236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPdeIZV3Hj8murdtG-CNxmRVU_-CszXPzI1ANLbxNgEj9EaylSxM6c7PcpQK8MO9aomcXkI-kDNDfWvQGACQ_vifS_c42HY4w_eC7D0TmyJl4LVAm9TeosFMSkzjcKVt6ybLeJi0WnxCy/s640/blogger-image--1088305236.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once again the French reserve failed to show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At the end of the French phase of turn 3 the left flank looked like this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFi7vYp0CgZmKgDk06xMpZKrZ5DYgh8UA0Yo7p2ApLGRxmBM2pSdVXzn3nb10jYEpDlI3SUq8wbfpjL73HSccjqe6Y-ycz5J1MhZ8Zn7UkjhsrVmvP6AHQeESJCZPN14RjhnzophKyPip/s640/blogger-image-2044421509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFi7vYp0CgZmKgDk06xMpZKrZ5DYgh8UA0Yo7p2ApLGRxmBM2pSdVXzn3nb10jYEpDlI3SUq8wbfpjL73HSccjqe6Y-ycz5J1MhZ8Zn7UkjhsrVmvP6AHQeESJCZPN14RjhnzophKyPip/s640/blogger-image-2044421509.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the right flank looked like this.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sxTfAAPsbsRsnCTyzt2NC7aCsfgJPYJmp9zgeqGa0T1di0VJgUcU8U10zHQAMbEESq3CNfumTN95YtaCN44cahtQyPXFsM-DdGBQgoo7u9NFuulXYYwBiNKaYlgmDz3AGckZ7RtU3jhl/s640/blogger-image-2023904252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sxTfAAPsbsRsnCTyzt2NC7aCsfgJPYJmp9zgeqGa0T1di0VJgUcU8U10zHQAMbEESq3CNfumTN95YtaCN44cahtQyPXFsM-DdGBQgoo7u9NFuulXYYwBiNKaYlgmDz3AGckZ7RtU3jhl/s640/blogger-image-2023904252.jpg"></a></div><br></div>So it was at this point I conceded the game. We were running out of time ( because Steve had to leave a bit early) and it was clear I was not going to break his army or capture both objectives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Conclusion</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wasn't sure about posting this AAR originally as it was a short game, not even completing 3 turns, but then I thought these sort of games do happen and and they are worth sharing. Also Steve's defence was very good and worth highlighting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French failure was due to a number of reasons. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First, I had not made the necessary sacrifices to the dice gods resulting in poor rolls through out the game. On turn 2 no less than 4 charges were attempted and each ended in failure. Few plans survive poor dice rolls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Second, I don't think I used the grand battery properly. Units were not softened up prior to assaults and this proved costly. I probably should have been softening up the infantry prior to assaults rather than going for the Austrian artillery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Third, there was not much combined arms attempted. This was partly because I spread the attack across the whole front instead of focusing the attack at specific points.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fourth, the aggressive defence took away the initiative from the French and simply proved more effective than the French offensive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fifth, with all Austrian reserves on table and no sign of the French reserves the French were outnumbered quite quickly. A bad sign!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm sure there are more reasons if I think hard enough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This scenario is possibly the hardest out of the 6 in the rule book for the attacker. If things don't go well for the attacker from the start then it's almost impossible. The game could have gone on longer and you never know what might have happened but I'm pretty sure it just wasn't my day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians in defence are a very hard nut to crack. As I understand things Man at War are working on an 1813 campaign book and say the Austrians will be revised. Just how that revision will manifest itself we will have to wait and see, although there could be some free PDF downloads of the revised lists on their site soon.</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-83590108384820545032013-12-21T10:23:00.001+00:002014-01-12T13:59:09.573+00:00An end of 1813 big game<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">December proved to be a busy month so It's been a while since the last AAR. I have had a few games but forgot to take pictures of the last game. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At the beginning of the month I held a big game set at the end of 1813. A lot of people missed out on the Leipzig game so I decided to put on another big game. Rather than repeating the Leipzig game I decided to do a fictitious battle set in December 1813. It was essentially a final attempt by the French to hold up the advance of the allies. To keep things simple I kept the same OOB as the Leipzig game ( basically all our available figures!) with only very minor tweaking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The battle field had two villages, one held by th French on their left flank and one held by the allies on their left flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are a lot of photos in this AAR as quite a lot happened but I won't go into too much detail, just give an overview of events.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French left flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTlsl0KOujCg91v_x01VNZMOZ5nvTaCM50nZMTWTmHFvabtlOqp7ZjKnxf8QPmrrUS82DOPh1K7e6jusJrXN4BgnrXt_3StwuosH3mOwM1fVPjVTB366o_SkDLvWTLf5OGKfav3Y4rZUX/s640/blogger-image-550008093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTlsl0KOujCg91v_x01VNZMOZ5nvTaCM50nZMTWTmHFvabtlOqp7ZjKnxf8QPmrrUS82DOPh1K7e6jusJrXN4BgnrXt_3StwuosH3mOwM1fVPjVTB366o_SkDLvWTLf5OGKfav3Y4rZUX/s640/blogger-image-550008093.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The allied left flank with Russians holding the village.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAuXqazElfffyQBiKeHmsjDkHyrSaEpIRrqNjiog4wExUR9ooMaCHPtVv0qVowyM2_FUFfkpxNDJuCIhIiodxOReTmbcNjscOVViqx4FLWV0jpbr7Gm63UMAc_-VlC6vdrfv9BXEphhsE/s640/blogger-image--1258411207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAuXqazElfffyQBiKeHmsjDkHyrSaEpIRrqNjiog4wExUR9ooMaCHPtVv0qVowyM2_FUFfkpxNDJuCIhIiodxOReTmbcNjscOVViqx4FLWV0jpbr7Gm63UMAc_-VlC6vdrfv9BXEphhsE/s640/blogger-image--1258411207.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the Allies only the combined Russian /Prussian force started on table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians were deployed on the allied right opposite the French held village.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5CW3IiDj21kFpqH41nXafJdEMAZIeS_k89BRzoOPKBejD8P47Gzr70dg8FB1kGmqEBjJuLqniJlIBbQvFbjaPqivixIIF8wTwICkUCKMFS-XAQIOsJf3Wc48HJTMZTFz4vc2aBpAod2lo/s640/blogger-image-1364909014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5CW3IiDj21kFpqH41nXafJdEMAZIeS_k89BRzoOPKBejD8P47Gzr70dg8FB1kGmqEBjJuLqniJlIBbQvFbjaPqivixIIF8wTwICkUCKMFS-XAQIOsJf3Wc48HJTMZTFz4vc2aBpAod2lo/s640/blogger-image-1364909014.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>TURN1</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French started aggressively<b> </b>as they initially outnumbered the allies and advance across the while front.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here the French advance on their left flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sWse2QV2BBIt2eD2q_88TQ1c3J3blJL5Xh5ruW0FqIWCf3-ZLJhRHZTVhMJ0X2B0R0bqYrJlEgpRSLTvgFz3iNGZI5ZjbYyILT5Il3KJZ9ODRKldeXtDJ_tylC_jjwrsJLJ6VGfv_s3V/s640/blogger-image-766000891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sWse2QV2BBIt2eD2q_88TQ1c3J3blJL5Xh5ruW0FqIWCf3-ZLJhRHZTVhMJ0X2B0R0bqYrJlEgpRSLTvgFz3iNGZI5ZjbYyILT5Il3KJZ9ODRKldeXtDJ_tylC_jjwrsJLJ6VGfv_s3V/s640/blogger-image-766000891.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and move through the village.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWy9kNjQ8xVTEIJ5g2dmsIOrfndW52HRdQIfekokdaMTH-RcVpwnDRvV93qywp5DajZ6_rLxh7vWED9YSRNDym1zw2dma26Hj0hxBWbQ1ck71057mZKqFdtxgRUcmcKbJJiFsArXiFHSJ/s640/blogger-image--1993682871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWy9kNjQ8xVTEIJ5g2dmsIOrfndW52HRdQIfekokdaMTH-RcVpwnDRvV93qywp5DajZ6_rLxh7vWED9YSRNDym1zw2dma26Hj0hxBWbQ1ck71057mZKqFdtxgRUcmcKbJJiFsArXiFHSJ/s640/blogger-image--1993682871.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Russians hold the village on the allied left aided by a large artillery redoubt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8K_w_OAwB4k4x7tf5lTpLrUox75k1MgYJ33UWjlE1ekhcUk6OGzWh_dtYpMplnAvkkP6McqfgS_PQJVTpcS75m_SqyXQgQEeNsLfP7y5Sc_6BhiWPjb59Hz-NzNRIF0qVt-X3KbT432C/s640/blogger-image--217117885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8K_w_OAwB4k4x7tf5lTpLrUox75k1MgYJ33UWjlE1ekhcUk6OGzWh_dtYpMplnAvkkP6McqfgS_PQJVTpcS75m_SqyXQgQEeNsLfP7y5Sc_6BhiWPjb59Hz-NzNRIF0qVt-X3KbT432C/s640/blogger-image--217117885.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians advance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRKrLdpCRIhgsio65jyjKCeGZAAowBNodH4W_FBwI72nEB760NzEORXSIt1TpBq_-OPEU_ywN7UUhIeTeIaNy16-G935tbO00yu36rVygAG0GXq8riMtr6mtUYBQvX2Bu98-Sjn3TWO3m/s640/blogger-image--1852557678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRKrLdpCRIhgsio65jyjKCeGZAAowBNodH4W_FBwI72nEB760NzEORXSIt1TpBq_-OPEU_ywN7UUhIeTeIaNy16-G935tbO00yu36rVygAG0GXq8riMtr6mtUYBQvX2Bu98-Sjn3TWO3m/s640/blogger-image--1852557678.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9A0PNPOVCJDl4Csj9Krjykhyphenhyphentc2mXrpalsJyUV1yEeMS7lYu7ALyNaOF58IOJKrMR1ktA_kYhkn1bYOkZgDuLkOdpxBZFrMTeAi5pBtMr4gRBQ-qGfW_9CpeNBd1hh0l70AF8l_RlWxT/s640/blogger-image--1623489796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9A0PNPOVCJDl4Csj9Krjykhyphenhyphentc2mXrpalsJyUV1yEeMS7lYu7ALyNaOF58IOJKrMR1ktA_kYhkn1bYOkZgDuLkOdpxBZFrMTeAi5pBtMr4gRBQ-qGfW_9CpeNBd1hh0l70AF8l_RlWxT/s640/blogger-image--1623489796.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Not put off by the Larger French numbers the Prussians are up for a fight!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRNBRtVdaVtgT8oBzQcTL7iUGvvQ-PEDvoktVI5LnSmBozN1EfjXndCq6Ub7YkwOE41nqcQQFQW5VerQgB3pmmUcsTg3XglT_31vdHd_7UhfZLMDwNP01lZIDQQU7LQw_tcJ9w0385QXc/s640/blogger-image--309610412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRNBRtVdaVtgT8oBzQcTL7iUGvvQ-PEDvoktVI5LnSmBozN1EfjXndCq6Ub7YkwOE41nqcQQFQW5VerQgB3pmmUcsTg3XglT_31vdHd_7UhfZLMDwNP01lZIDQQU7LQw_tcJ9w0385QXc/s640/blogger-image--309610412.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">TURN 2</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The rapid French advance means they arrive at the allied village before the Russians have fully taken up positions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDFU-xiEaiJARr_K2KoWcmA1iOvhtllwd37ZNmdrsJZM13wixfkr_d7lzapG08KcV66KE5rbJfliwYSpp7XhrR9nFd92R6WAHo-N4zsnTWvgjnGNt4V400ZB9XktzFDTWmNn2knFN0Wrs/s640/blogger-image-1459522985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDFU-xiEaiJARr_K2KoWcmA1iOvhtllwd37ZNmdrsJZM13wixfkr_d7lzapG08KcV66KE5rbJfliwYSpp7XhrR9nFd92R6WAHo-N4zsnTWvgjnGNt4V400ZB9XktzFDTWmNn2knFN0Wrs/s640/blogger-image-1459522985.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the centre two French (well one is actually Italian) brigades also rapidly advance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwuuX8ULPf0Rs9ZPVQ_jDBDTJqUKcZyY8xwC30RfERgK7O3t2Lu4iEMfiuXoYsl_xCwAY3oR_eeJK00oP4WsPmCG39jzzozGjRVZoJZa_h5a7VfXnwNcCotqwa1EHjEmLSvO-aopFzLQZ/s640/blogger-image-1060922027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwuuX8ULPf0Rs9ZPVQ_jDBDTJqUKcZyY8xwC30RfERgK7O3t2Lu4iEMfiuXoYsl_xCwAY3oR_eeJK00oP4WsPmCG39jzzozGjRVZoJZa_h5a7VfXnwNcCotqwa1EHjEmLSvO-aopFzLQZ/s640/blogger-image-1060922027.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French move through their village </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlamHDNVvx0b-JiHa0pG2PzQO3gK1cxCBxrcD-BWFFSXMdUhPfDIP1FZnLIlz_s7r9h5ddTfoZkefb4xPeljlTtpvJv5qKwhlsZx8Ng3V-JWT6KOhfGXvLZaFIiBBFGit2TV_VBf5Dg1Ug/s640/blogger-image--2087033065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlamHDNVvx0b-JiHa0pG2PzQO3gK1cxCBxrcD-BWFFSXMdUhPfDIP1FZnLIlz_s7r9h5ddTfoZkefb4xPeljlTtpvJv5qKwhlsZx8Ng3V-JWT6KOhfGXvLZaFIiBBFGit2TV_VBf5Dg1Ug/s640/blogger-image--2087033065.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and engage the Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5swuPiGZJ5R-uSu3tJ6_0G2abJ7sZ0257VId_jOLu3_429puKf0cq_irb3MCY-oFG9N9DZhYqqRqZPO7171sC7CJyD1IbNL-Fpe0erBP5Jsz52ID-aPVQJwgBxwWcoPjLpgEuqZWSw-2/s640/blogger-image-27927111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5swuPiGZJ5R-uSu3tJ6_0G2abJ7sZ0257VId_jOLu3_429puKf0cq_irb3MCY-oFG9N9DZhYqqRqZPO7171sC7CJyD1IbNL-Fpe0erBP5Jsz52ID-aPVQJwgBxwWcoPjLpgEuqZWSw-2/s640/blogger-image-27927111.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Russian cavalry see off the French cavalry on the extreme allied left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKH3iEXFMCZLu_svCy_jCgZ-L1utIzD2f1rvtkpDKqgto8WGeptfwbLkYNzTBAeELvFjikzoP-ckufBQcVvSEY-8effodT3hxwDcGVW_xF7kD39dj9Qp8423EmFR-deZtVJOuH29e8Jx6/s640/blogger-image--248010828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKH3iEXFMCZLu_svCy_jCgZ-L1utIzD2f1rvtkpDKqgto8WGeptfwbLkYNzTBAeELvFjikzoP-ckufBQcVvSEY-8effodT3hxwDcGVW_xF7kD39dj9Qp8423EmFR-deZtVJOuH29e8Jx6/s640/blogger-image--248010828.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the reserve phase the Austrian divisions arrive in the center to support the threatened Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UER6HRwbI9kGme87Yfmyr7Cpmd_8wohvK6W4nROtfIWFcVmKlycT8Cz8un0oRIDxbK0YYmlGfEBsuQWW9Pbq_YNRE8beQ2KojPWwEl-t5Vb-1tZwr737noxwsIbIjJIqoP6sAINj2iAC/s640/blogger-image--138878817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UER6HRwbI9kGme87Yfmyr7Cpmd_8wohvK6W4nROtfIWFcVmKlycT8Cz8un0oRIDxbK0YYmlGfEBsuQWW9Pbq_YNRE8beQ2KojPWwEl-t5Vb-1tZwr737noxwsIbIjJIqoP6sAINj2iAC/s640/blogger-image--138878817.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">TURN 3</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French inflict losses on the Prussians</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXuZvs95UVaHlq8O1eDXZl8SBcmgy2NzF_m7VW3hE0b9VyAWy_ptLArM6iBbDbIJ0KMpacCPnsu5xdCZfgqudQeyhyYOBi_8-Toa6WkyjOBV0SqQ_OuGvB0t5mkCFNt7oorJKhAUvjrAt/s640/blogger-image--705890981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXuZvs95UVaHlq8O1eDXZl8SBcmgy2NzF_m7VW3hE0b9VyAWy_ptLArM6iBbDbIJ0KMpacCPnsu5xdCZfgqudQeyhyYOBi_8-Toa6WkyjOBV0SqQ_OuGvB0t5mkCFNt7oorJKhAUvjrAt/s640/blogger-image--705890981.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and start to force the Prussians back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrD0TEbe1TUG1mFgf3-jkR7Kf4bfR5u6xLEMuYHDEcJc6Snp5_nb1n1AFQviC4_sbHMwOCprW7imYXH_HvbwIcECzgrN75OM8M_NRP30F-O5vUKiwBu3IAXWV9OBRziATROxQe_K1ICba/s640/blogger-image-469342201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrD0TEbe1TUG1mFgf3-jkR7Kf4bfR5u6xLEMuYHDEcJc6Snp5_nb1n1AFQviC4_sbHMwOCprW7imYXH_HvbwIcECzgrN75OM8M_NRP30F-O5vUKiwBu3IAXWV9OBRziATROxQe_K1ICba/s640/blogger-image-469342201.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center a French cavalry division arrives to support the infantry in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB12pvw9vm9RsGTjCsf1bdbTwwltFa96ukFNVj3ByyTNDccNqETuOMwYp9HpO0PHA0U4kcesdlDTs3KCeQLaB4Qp-R3sT78wWwQu8U4Mj2Qyuy18yNzgLr3M72DIoGgjtY5UA0G80CvMkW/s640/blogger-image-1911462937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB12pvw9vm9RsGTjCsf1bdbTwwltFa96ukFNVj3ByyTNDccNqETuOMwYp9HpO0PHA0U4kcesdlDTs3KCeQLaB4Qp-R3sT78wWwQu8U4Mj2Qyuy18yNzgLr3M72DIoGgjtY5UA0G80CvMkW/s640/blogger-image-1911462937.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Prussian artillery successfully targets the French cavalry and the Austrians move up to support the Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-49_9IaCg3HYkdk0kwe99xBKReQGzT6HQRtACtJbuG5yz5l9qs0_MHc95DbAFgNmSp5SL0qxuJK_laSPggFn91BRKpHq3WV93Nq-5Se9_n2rzjJ15qcjnzTPkPX8tC9PwHGRPvHreNif/s640/blogger-image--259926688.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-49_9IaCg3HYkdk0kwe99xBKReQGzT6HQRtACtJbuG5yz5l9qs0_MHc95DbAFgNmSp5SL0qxuJK_laSPggFn91BRKpHq3WV93Nq-5Se9_n2rzjJ15qcjnzTPkPX8tC9PwHGRPvHreNif/s640/blogger-image--259926688.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians try to take on the French.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpKfKhXbATccRGfv1FYMd0h4H5mEsvspE-Jojy8bwL84X0dqloCY3yZEpURFjmk1d7bWz8lWdbU_wvDrgJLLF1idaR_LpXS6tvr98aGUZ5RPqwyITGCz1KCeJWXUygzCiri3nYQi_8kcH/s640/blogger-image-1967771505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpKfKhXbATccRGfv1FYMd0h4H5mEsvspE-Jojy8bwL84X0dqloCY3yZEpURFjmk1d7bWz8lWdbU_wvDrgJLLF1idaR_LpXS6tvr98aGUZ5RPqwyITGCz1KCeJWXUygzCiri3nYQi_8kcH/s640/blogger-image-1967771505.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Austrian cavalry threaten the French center forcing the battalions into square.<b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6HlHIM20Dhn5Uy_dKe1QIbJGb3_NcqFF_zP_INYWwtEdI3gSkwMrRfBOn313MxPHCQdCytnWqgnWegROcd3ko9nqOamulNGiDlSMpTaAFfOhT3S8FII1Ht1M3thkGwStw8yG5zfqm02Q/s640/blogger-image--2062276879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6HlHIM20Dhn5Uy_dKe1QIbJGb3_NcqFF_zP_INYWwtEdI3gSkwMrRfBOn313MxPHCQdCytnWqgnWegROcd3ko9nqOamulNGiDlSMpTaAFfOhT3S8FII1Ht1M3thkGwStw8yG5zfqm02Q/s640/blogger-image--2062276879.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As a result of the French successfully forming square the Austrian cavalry fall back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpboHdBg8BVCgR2ohgb-kWOcJjxMT5H0-ZNrEq0IF62AuP9YPFedEj_iutrAIzPYFD98sSGrIykooMfGtrBlh7aqdKAAalA9QZPtOzc13fSJlabQn_JN6KrUyfDpWBMUO740HZlJWeNMrK/s640/blogger-image--841911409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpboHdBg8BVCgR2ohgb-kWOcJjxMT5H0-ZNrEq0IF62AuP9YPFedEj_iutrAIzPYFD98sSGrIykooMfGtrBlh7aqdKAAalA9QZPtOzc13fSJlabQn_JN6KrUyfDpWBMUO740HZlJWeNMrK/s640/blogger-image--841911409.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 4</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French continue their success against the Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkIHbtzVBU6ZlPVq0PTxA6YOx_oaXD_yRHPJYPCNucS4v_ZisLRdiXEoILLeSV49N8KKu5M6Fr8cQzWaMqLwqYly24yvMeAdAJnf0tQhzjDLkLJakO_AfkJt1rKZc4gvwd192R_9y1BV4/s640/blogger-image-1565981407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkIHbtzVBU6ZlPVq0PTxA6YOx_oaXD_yRHPJYPCNucS4v_ZisLRdiXEoILLeSV49N8KKu5M6Fr8cQzWaMqLwqYly24yvMeAdAJnf0tQhzjDLkLJakO_AfkJt1rKZc4gvwd192R_9y1BV4/s640/blogger-image-1565981407.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the center French Heavy cavalry support their infantry and force the Austrian infantry into square.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhKiBX3c_7ZJasWWZ56tKz7236BlBy5vR_LxGJaYng4k0WVKLsvk1fYEbYx3bDm6SYRgxCIyLRwS-l2kht2sC3nfT8H44Cbvvl6xXnJ7otoKFT9q5ZX3WRYQTVwuOzdzsoDnuGzf0ApCo/s640/blogger-image-306105844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhKiBX3c_7ZJasWWZ56tKz7236BlBy5vR_LxGJaYng4k0WVKLsvk1fYEbYx3bDm6SYRgxCIyLRwS-l2kht2sC3nfT8H44Cbvvl6xXnJ7otoKFT9q5ZX3WRYQTVwuOzdzsoDnuGzf0ApCo/s640/blogger-image-306105844.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the reserve face the Ogre arrives to take command assisted by elements of the Guard.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8r_2M8koYxGPKet3cH0D1vMiWJPTkF4WXbwmdwi-JY6M4g7kmxQvIsFvZcEawvE7m5Al0WWopVcTYSnQ06MV-oIFZ_8mPxvWdNOgFRJv8X2Rg88yBXhr98PFXumuCOCACe7wdsxXZeXyy/s640/blogger-image-1615515804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8r_2M8koYxGPKet3cH0D1vMiWJPTkF4WXbwmdwi-JY6M4g7kmxQvIsFvZcEawvE7m5Al0WWopVcTYSnQ06MV-oIFZ_8mPxvWdNOgFRJv8X2Rg88yBXhr98PFXumuCOCACe7wdsxXZeXyy/s640/blogger-image-1615515804.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overview of the French left and centre.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVTIOa7TBR1ut4VQl-zAtSzhxZErdsRKSM5yNoKgr2DEiiewyIHMh_qBi-VcTXYHhkEe3-Fq9rMAI1ANLyKOi9KJHzGtWhOV7Ao7l3h1btZ_UtXPJEvmx_8dJBLn1XZkB-9_WbV3XZ-mn/s640/blogger-image--406128820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVTIOa7TBR1ut4VQl-zAtSzhxZErdsRKSM5yNoKgr2DEiiewyIHMh_qBi-VcTXYHhkEe3-Fq9rMAI1ANLyKOi9KJHzGtWhOV7Ao7l3h1btZ_UtXPJEvmx_8dJBLn1XZkB-9_WbV3XZ-mn/s640/blogger-image--406128820.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the previous turn more Austrians arrived on the allied right flank, including the reserve Grenadier brigade advancing grouch the woods. However the French have seen off the Prussians to their front.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0tYjjteQ6_5OEqqwmjDEfzL5EIGVmc86qlGen9dOt5BV0YCg0UwFINpnPHpcIg0A3wrI9L5mT__EipcOnVitj7nvNmo1yliMyrzszc8H1Z9oeeC9o6lSwo3fCtjh_X631zCie9mS6xE2/s640/blogger-image--490356188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0tYjjteQ6_5OEqqwmjDEfzL5EIGVmc86qlGen9dOt5BV0YCg0UwFINpnPHpcIg0A3wrI9L5mT__EipcOnVitj7nvNmo1yliMyrzszc8H1Z9oeeC9o6lSwo3fCtjh_X631zCie9mS6xE2/s640/blogger-image--490356188.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrians work their way around the French left forcing the French into square to hold the enclosed field.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzSM0E05mUyJNmVkiO05Pxb6buszL3bRFl6i0kayrdyMbKakrC0p_8ScQ86zdt4PyhB7WKv95UPjzVxiu7xRWAniGficvhodRXuCKKdYPGdYSIKEujrNCw1sOGNxdvZsCluuTGd8LUdIm/s640/blogger-image--2009371228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzSM0E05mUyJNmVkiO05Pxb6buszL3bRFl6i0kayrdyMbKakrC0p_8ScQ86zdt4PyhB7WKv95UPjzVxiu7xRWAniGficvhodRXuCKKdYPGdYSIKEujrNCw1sOGNxdvZsCluuTGd8LUdIm/s640/blogger-image--2009371228.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For most of the game the French right was relatively quiet as the battle for the Russian held village stalemated.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkjgxVwhRepMSgl14u5JCGahI6MC5smJ48KpfH7ZWkGrLiKNlTEfOccWM84LvKVq1yDg4HeumXlDMdK0l9nRbOwUeQJF8hx3It2WU_t4c-kBpMUF3jveJRoJP3ZjXHP0pOXsuZJ_IuYK2/s640/blogger-image--688014669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkjgxVwhRepMSgl14u5JCGahI6MC5smJ48KpfH7ZWkGrLiKNlTEfOccWM84LvKVq1yDg4HeumXlDMdK0l9nRbOwUeQJF8hx3It2WU_t4c-kBpMUF3jveJRoJP3ZjXHP0pOXsuZJ_IuYK2/s640/blogger-image--688014669.jpg"></a></div><br></div><b>TURN 5</b></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">French light cavalry advance to ease the pressure on the extreme French left.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIx6-eXB-Q9sHCcInH5lbFUVAPd8bGxfZSZwE6TfB24RADjpMD8EoouuXdgoUQNK5rG5g6TDV02zmppq8Vs9dlVOBlDnyL6ldQHb2NSSFcADeoRb3bW4-9v0zu9BXeon8yU1Q8_UpAP_o/s640/blogger-image-1229687980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIx6-eXB-Q9sHCcInH5lbFUVAPd8bGxfZSZwE6TfB24RADjpMD8EoouuXdgoUQNK5rG5g6TDV02zmppq8Vs9dlVOBlDnyL6ldQHb2NSSFcADeoRb3bW4-9v0zu9BXeon8yU1Q8_UpAP_o/s640/blogger-image-1229687980.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and the French move up to occupy where the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Prussians had been.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAG9a4zkBAtAEUX8G740zXw_y6LJkAzLHkafdwNmDu7GtUdWa-qcqAkaxwzw3eUkvAlq7s03OMDbXlBEKc4CeTURGsanMN_0kKIMBSablcGbiBnstv6R2qGc7_pdHddfAHmmbHeo5Ub8J/s640/blogger-image--1062369584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAG9a4zkBAtAEUX8G740zXw_y6LJkAzLHkafdwNmDu7GtUdWa-qcqAkaxwzw3eUkvAlq7s03OMDbXlBEKc4CeTURGsanMN_0kKIMBSablcGbiBnstv6R2qGc7_pdHddfAHmmbHeo5Ub8J/s640/blogger-image--1062369584.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Having seen off the Austrian cavalry the French infantry in the center advance once more.</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzXVYTffF5FZc3sIRfeIxwMe57TVBmt6lXQo_-Bx-pfQrgoXCAYFxTPzCnZNORUn-j6lMO5zGn-naTDBkTKXgTDuJ229WzcBhfy6CmxE2PMpQwF7DXSbqRSRhcwfwk_DT0MTVg-0rS-IT/s640/blogger-image--530675671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzXVYTffF5FZc3sIRfeIxwMe57TVBmt6lXQo_-Bx-pfQrgoXCAYFxTPzCnZNORUn-j6lMO5zGn-naTDBkTKXgTDuJ229WzcBhfy6CmxE2PMpQwF7DXSbqRSRhcwfwk_DT0MTVg-0rS-IT/s640/blogger-image--530675671.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On their right flank more French infantry move up.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQYN2QVojd1LpkzBCrPXtY7MNdsZ9sfNAN7s85RVsj3MOmEPXVtnqDpVqhxnDWx9J9PLWxnoD6dR1KajQqyirfH3Gfj5-lRBkkhHtJ_t81t-pLi2-MoYB3i5YolLCknoAvvGbc3TJhehz/s640/blogger-image-59285371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQYN2QVojd1LpkzBCrPXtY7MNdsZ9sfNAN7s85RVsj3MOmEPXVtnqDpVqhxnDWx9J9PLWxnoD6dR1KajQqyirfH3Gfj5-lRBkkhHtJ_t81t-pLi2-MoYB3i5YolLCknoAvvGbc3TJhehz/s640/blogger-image-59285371.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A French heavy cavalry division arrives on their far right but too late to have any real impact.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIUiaEOkK38tHLiYCuC7xOTSSyj9DNGQDXqmNjP4k2cUjXTDABZe0a_u3hFRwpCyOu6atfPUMsMohu_B-c1RFdLs-EgMcngb8JcRbYNgnWHxl4yYJRyKbL6Sky32q8EWAVt5j7sFX7uXJ/s640/blogger-image-641464940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIUiaEOkK38tHLiYCuC7xOTSSyj9DNGQDXqmNjP4k2cUjXTDABZe0a_u3hFRwpCyOu6atfPUMsMohu_B-c1RFdLs-EgMcngb8JcRbYNgnWHxl4yYJRyKbL6Sky32q8EWAVt5j7sFX7uXJ/s640/blogger-image-641464940.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View from the extreme French right looking at the Russian held village.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqyvD336WnibK6oQUt-hZY_3Zk2IAbREa-TWYaRN4OpgF772GHt84Fs-mb9nxHyOFA2mKGtJol3tH8KUqEu0Flrhn7Uti1tNJp-jJ5A4El7fm-9k8rNx6c1fKorXtjrlw2R8cGDZ9SWXr/s640/blogger-image--755215385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqyvD336WnibK6oQUt-hZY_3Zk2IAbREa-TWYaRN4OpgF772GHt84Fs-mb9nxHyOFA2mKGtJol3tH8KUqEu0Flrhn7Uti1tNJp-jJ5A4El7fm-9k8rNx6c1fKorXtjrlw2R8cGDZ9SWXr/s640/blogger-image--755215385.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Austrian Grenadiers advance through the woods to stop the French capitalising on the Prussian withdrawal.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx53D3aw4CW__l1nvUE3VTPS-tdqdmOE9yEPZiV7kEe5ZQSzBp0AE4rewXZEgXeNabQzWFnLmuOpoEzPXEPuI_pEGbO7AjwmId5tonYmmq3CCnpBeGsTZA6mUP8-CHq98706wdQPmjxr6_/s640/blogger-image-1929443923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx53D3aw4CW__l1nvUE3VTPS-tdqdmOE9yEPZiV7kEe5ZQSzBp0AE4rewXZEgXeNabQzWFnLmuOpoEzPXEPuI_pEGbO7AjwmId5tonYmmq3CCnpBeGsTZA6mUP8-CHq98706wdQPmjxr6_/s640/blogger-image-1929443923.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">View across the battlefield from the French held village.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwJIaNnzHH9AkMt8NMDkeW8Fw1fpDZ8TPTMXyD7FtZid-tA3mCI0fCAuH_RIxsdpV7ugS71gyv533h8m7uII5cMuQ1fyUCFe2yhCNRij4T7SIvpVHpg_kLhZNLyPGMu6QGzbtDa58po3w/s640/blogger-image-191313256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwJIaNnzHH9AkMt8NMDkeW8Fw1fpDZ8TPTMXyD7FtZid-tA3mCI0fCAuH_RIxsdpV7ugS71gyv533h8m7uII5cMuQ1fyUCFe2yhCNRij4T7SIvpVHpg_kLhZNLyPGMu6QGzbtDa58po3w/s640/blogger-image-191313256.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The battle for the Allied village continues.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip96goIY6hFLRYLHy8eYZi6ywVWE6aghx-Uv9E6FCQ2aIM5M21DNo3FSOWDNTH3kzUoPHnOiMozzYrnqMZHd-A2KueD2qDNIGQkQxy32o79ojYLeCiSwEexeaE1qdVgXkiTB9YXEm4a24x/s640/blogger-image-1537773385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip96goIY6hFLRYLHy8eYZi6ywVWE6aghx-Uv9E6FCQ2aIM5M21DNo3FSOWDNTH3kzUoPHnOiMozzYrnqMZHd-A2KueD2qDNIGQkQxy32o79ojYLeCiSwEexeaE1qdVgXkiTB9YXEm4a24x/s640/blogger-image-1537773385.jpg"></a></div><br></div><b>TURN 6</b></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With dusk fast approaching on a winters afternoon<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>it becomes clear neither side will make any significant breakthrough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Poles attack the remaining Prussians on the hill on their centre left position but fail to make an impact.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_nWCjJq-_y18wufB2iOJr0BHUfqJ2bRQBYRt86eQb0ZHYkAjEzpLy6cnqG3NHCLcW3n6Aker2vfsp6TQa2AG6qsAjM_yHnfJ27chWLyMS0mj2o2NMV6y9SYS_ZAd4a9w3z-amDoOvcJu/s640/blogger-image--1044752976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_nWCjJq-_y18wufB2iOJr0BHUfqJ2bRQBYRt86eQb0ZHYkAjEzpLy6cnqG3NHCLcW3n6Aker2vfsp6TQa2AG6qsAjM_yHnfJ27chWLyMS0mj2o2NMV6y9SYS_ZAd4a9w3z-amDoOvcJu/s640/blogger-image--1044752976.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Italians charge the Prussian artillery forcing the crew to take shelter in the allied battalion behind.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGYa6znCEz4BYn-eQs17cD4VtE4Ts0Mm0bp4Q3plrYj-USS4IDEqp1G3Q7oX9Z5p56zM7tN1KVHgLDAMPYTLz-CRwB1ppAvaKxo-_DerUgHYzaUUxy3Tu-76UnbRucdjNr47M_6dhg_za/s640/blogger-image-1001230695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGYa6znCEz4BYn-eQs17cD4VtE4Ts0Mm0bp4Q3plrYj-USS4IDEqp1G3Q7oX9Z5p56zM7tN1KVHgLDAMPYTLz-CRwB1ppAvaKxo-_DerUgHYzaUUxy3Tu-76UnbRucdjNr47M_6dhg_za/s640/blogger-image-1001230695.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSTk_FXmNz1rXQcBBTLGhyphenhyphenQSyXDhHidNraBUtFnnfVTsVHh-xQ15dimuUtDW7wjG2CsfsxkEQgnIRIq_0jt29Fhngu0OqZ5kJTdAJydYhFZ7YIXqnik0gG6V9f_uXtaJy8LA02uc3scXht/s640/blogger-image--2142726097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSTk_FXmNz1rXQcBBTLGhyphenhyphenQSyXDhHidNraBUtFnnfVTsVHh-xQ15dimuUtDW7wjG2CsfsxkEQgnIRIq_0jt29Fhngu0OqZ5kJTdAJydYhFZ7YIXqnik0gG6V9f_uXtaJy8LA02uc3scXht/s640/blogger-image--2142726097.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French light cavalry on their extreme left fail dismally to hold up the allied advance and are forced to retire with significant losses.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGphkJQCYRpkacqUFf48GcwymHfeodzCxjKX5AOVIhGdhNS7uDAzQYdZ1qjMokBmN54ZBeSZGpptNV5mJCTZsNLxdhlN_LxReM4mTXemKj_Q6HLdgS4w-wAFSksauxLoU8FLmEaqdtInBP/s640/blogger-image--1570645625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGphkJQCYRpkacqUFf48GcwymHfeodzCxjKX5AOVIhGdhNS7uDAzQYdZ1qjMokBmN54ZBeSZGpptNV5mJCTZsNLxdhlN_LxReM4mTXemKj_Q6HLdgS4w-wAFSksauxLoU8FLmEaqdtInBP/s640/blogger-image--1570645625.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As visibility drops the Grenadiers make sure the French are contained in the enclosed field on the French extreme left.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdDyEaFxINYO6EHl98LhjEAJB5XRFrVs6n6iQTUZfj1Br__rO8Y_OufaE9eGPF8Pi9U9BMB8Xvv28_vlPQhTP32I_N5UwYZ74N04DOGw0EBvHsJGTtvW5hiQlbBtaq7QpQAbyc7Jch4ik/s640/blogger-image-156134699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdDyEaFxINYO6EHl98LhjEAJB5XRFrVs6n6iQTUZfj1Br__rO8Y_OufaE9eGPF8Pi9U9BMB8Xvv28_vlPQhTP32I_N5UwYZ74N04DOGw0EBvHsJGTtvW5hiQlbBtaq7QpQAbyc7Jch4ik/s640/blogger-image-156134699.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With stalemate across the table and 6 turns completed the winter sun drops below the horizon drawing the battle to a close. The French ultimately fail to halt the allied advance toward the mother country but it was always going to be a tough ask as per history.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The game was ultimately designed as a spectacle for those friends who couldn't make the Leipzig game. With equal pointed armies a stalemate was always on the cards. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've learnt a lot putting on these big games. The dynamics are very different to the usual evening game. For the next big game I'm going to put a lot more thought into the scenario and try and give the players more of a command challenge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you enjoyed this AAR.</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-12038158126298459282013-11-02T10:02:00.001+00:002013-11-02T10:35:12.165+00:00Prussians v French in a Flank attack!<div>Once again Steve and I faced each other across the gaming table in a game of Napoleon at War. I'd built a Prussian army for the Leipzig game but it didn't get to see much action so we decided to give it a debut in a pick up game. So Steve fielded a 1500pt French Infantry Division and I had my 1500pt Prussians Infantry Division. We again used the 100 days campaign book for the lists. My list ended up being 10 points over ( as a mix up meant I'd used the Prussian download list) which Steve, very graciously, accepted. The Prussian figures are mix of manufacturers many painted by me, most bought off e-bay.</div><div><br></div><div>We rolled a 2 for the scenario. This means "Flank Attack". Both forces start with half their forces on table (rounded up) and the rest come on as reserves. The attackers reserves come on from a flank of his choice. Once decided all reserves arrive on the same flank. The attacker starts rolling for reserves from turn 1. The defender only starts rolling for reserves once the attacker has received reserves. The side with more Victory points than the opponent has active forces wins the game. This usually works out to be an interesting encounter. </div><div><br></div><div>We rolled to see who was to attack (as both armies had the same aggression) and I rolled highest so I attacked. Steve rolled a 2 for terrain so we had 5 pieces of terrain. Amazingly 4 out of 5 ended up being hills, the fifth was an enclosed field. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Setup</b></div><div>The table was set up each dicing for, then placing a terrain piece in turn and we ended up with the layout as below. The flat square fields were just for show as the table looked a bit monotonous with all those hills.</div><div><br></div><div>Steve selected the stable edge on the far side and we placed the objectives.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpzMkrGlzy2nIZkCQZlEtWzFJvSd_0PhJEL38gpRtLYbfq7yP7o15aYTdTucXQvvyUq0BlpUwjVuO7SJ2i0cnoljkmN2EFlF1JPU_EneS04MyHIO4Vnz1wmDB0EQrfRZhoVhbioTo3MgB/s640/blogger-image-1504959724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpzMkrGlzy2nIZkCQZlEtWzFJvSd_0PhJEL38gpRtLYbfq7yP7o15aYTdTucXQvvyUq0BlpUwjVuO7SJ2i0cnoljkmN2EFlF1JPU_EneS04MyHIO4Vnz1wmDB0EQrfRZhoVhbioTo3MgB/s640/blogger-image-1504959724.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then Steve deployed<b> </b>his French (half of the forces). On table was </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 French infantry brigade = 1 line battalion and 4 Conscript battalions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Light Cavalry brigade = 2 Lancer Regiments</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Heavy Artillery battery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">French reserves were unknown at this time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As for the Prussians, they started with,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Prussian 1st to 12th Infantry Regiment = 2 Musketeers battalions and 1 fusilier battalion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Landwehr Regiment = 3 Landwehr battalions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Medium Foot Battery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As reserves I had </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Cavalry Brigade = 1 Hussar regiment, 1 Dragoon regiment and 1 Uhlan regiment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Prussian Infantry regiment = <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 Musketeers battalions and 1 fusilier battalion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 Prussian Jäger Battalion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I had made a gamble when compiling my list in that the Prussian Cavalry were purchased as a reserve so they couldn't start on table. I was praying I'd get some reserves early. My over all plan was to use the quality Prussian infantry to thrust down my right wing and use the Landwehr to advance on the left. The presence of French cavalry from the start was going to be problematic unless I got reserves on early.</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmfWT5FY_wvxkhNEfDX_3pSLBj8fdloVP9MaZvOM0_EnY4_BxSkzmTYgjPBzn0sAL4ijkK-DRfEYn8KWWQBDjFlIG9nt4LeVs_8oa3OdxwVAxT2zHiq_Rme6_xDPNH0LAlHgv4iAeh1QY/s640/blogger-image--918017623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmfWT5FY_wvxkhNEfDX_3pSLBj8fdloVP9MaZvOM0_EnY4_BxSkzmTYgjPBzn0sAL4ijkK-DRfEYn8KWWQBDjFlIG9nt4LeVs_8oa3OdxwVAxT2zHiq_Rme6_xDPNH0LAlHgv4iAeh1QY/s640/blogger-image--918017623.jpg"></a></div></div></div><b><div><b><br></b></div>Turn1</b><div><b><br></b><div>I advanced as per the plan.<br><div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJprq7tERQ7OCUU_w878q0SmyhQbB3qjzJ-tEM0T8iwI-5YxXiT89J6AIbLWNqqUkprCvp3GbW82DOFhXfyYBNLIs5N7_AXsRBM7XAXhIVCZYMVxtLLS-n3xO83Q5PKCY5iSRXI1ZzuXz/s640/blogger-image--1988349741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJprq7tERQ7OCUU_w878q0SmyhQbB3qjzJ-tEM0T8iwI-5YxXiT89J6AIbLWNqqUkprCvp3GbW82DOFhXfyYBNLIs5N7_AXsRBM7XAXhIVCZYMVxtLLS-n3xO83Q5PKCY5iSRXI1ZzuXz/s640/blogger-image--1988349741.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French straightened their line of infantry and brought their cavalry forward a little to threaten my infantry (I was lucky they didn't charge in).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 2</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The cavalry threat was too great so my outer infantry battalion played safe and went to square, I deployed the other unit to line for greater fire power.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPy6-UJc5YNgW-W3d05x_rzEshS9WvCXKyIdIJJzOCqCCbGuVjI9NmTwk2z55BsfjFyc0Rtbx4jMx62xT0_EIz7v8raUjcqDuZrrOqRHRAmQp3iRZ7c9q9CsjfFCfukQ9iSPjgBi8xLNEi/s640/blogger-image-1073416034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPy6-UJc5YNgW-W3d05x_rzEshS9WvCXKyIdIJJzOCqCCbGuVjI9NmTwk2z55BsfjFyc0Rtbx4jMx62xT0_EIz7v8raUjcqDuZrrOqRHRAmQp3iRZ7c9q9CsjfFCfukQ9iSPjgBi8xLNEi/s640/blogger-image-1073416034.jpg"></a></div><br></div>On the left I advanced further to threaten with the Landwehr. They were up against conscripts so I thought it was a reasonably even match.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-doOEU2UrCtk-750y63rPVecG4NZG5kVaZGlftoi0CqY72b5LgMJEBNpVT1YCyNFFjWvrpeCzcHT3bmo-r9rIEgwhm_9koUw4KR1i_nrdn7N73Ooz3MxBoMqQYFaTThs4NnZj1HWYw1U/s640/blogger-image-168507047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-doOEU2UrCtk-750y63rPVecG4NZG5kVaZGlftoi0CqY72b5LgMJEBNpVT1YCyNFFjWvrpeCzcHT3bmo-r9rIEgwhm_9koUw4KR1i_nrdn7N73Ooz3MxBoMqQYFaTThs4NnZj1HWYw1U/s640/blogger-image-168507047.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A rush of blood saw me charge with the Landwehr just to show I meant business.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ShVcj7MWm_ZKykWpNGqzKOWt12nsXfl4Xk9WQ8gvSBXZczyeI24E9Qf2qjyvYJrhTqazb5qWJcMVYSBlth0pjzDn7LLGbPY576RPYUlTCblQb_Q7ncvd-vc1XIbb0xI5amUahgpOMPtR/s640/blogger-image--721576604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ShVcj7MWm_ZKykWpNGqzKOWt12nsXfl4Xk9WQ8gvSBXZczyeI24E9Qf2qjyvYJrhTqazb5qWJcMVYSBlth0pjzDn7LLGbPY576RPYUlTCblQb_Q7ncvd-vc1XIbb0xI5amUahgpOMPtR/s640/blogger-image--721576604.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div>But they were repulsed by defensive fire. My Landwehr in the middle were getting shredded by the French Heavy artillery but sadly for them, that was their job! To keep the guns occupied. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Annoyingly my reserves failed to arrive ... ugh!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_8675rS3_IdAk7pXyncM8_CjWlj0YeMARQIqDXam3Kx7csXOukdYf86KO6I4grdHCSS3_3Nrp7mdsgz5BYqu2jH3RqGK756BOEUYAAXyc8pAWYPo4VQsv1ERfPji9TPVutyy-NTnq1zy/s640/blogger-image-1599078085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_8675rS3_IdAk7pXyncM8_CjWlj0YeMARQIqDXam3Kx7csXOukdYf86KO6I4grdHCSS3_3Nrp7mdsgz5BYqu2jH3RqGK756BOEUYAAXyc8pAWYPo4VQsv1ERfPji9TPVutyy-NTnq1zy/s640/blogger-image-1599078085.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French weren't going to simply sit their and so after some effective firing (unusual for conscripts) they moved around to threaten the Landwehr.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOElPciBXQs0Xb0B6DQaqp2fHRthEBSFBVEJF1ocW7nIJFHoDORPabT7HrMPPNs8x-XQ9w01HZMh6uwJOI_DkoZbB1fj3BVBFoHxjVXQSOqTkQSlHInpvQBveqbmn_p5KaJ_nROt67Z2a/s640/blogger-image-901088871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOElPciBXQs0Xb0B6DQaqp2fHRthEBSFBVEJF1ocW7nIJFHoDORPabT7HrMPPNs8x-XQ9w01HZMh6uwJOI_DkoZbB1fj3BVBFoHxjVXQSOqTkQSlHInpvQBveqbmn_p5KaJ_nROt67Z2a/s640/blogger-image-901088871.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the Prussian right the French line battalion engaged in a firefight. In Napoleon at War a nice feature is the conept of 'Firefights'. If an infantry battalion doesn't move and fires at full effect (meaning it will not charge), and the target unit can return fire, then a 'Firefight ' ensues. Who ever inflicts the most casualties wins and the loser has to fall back. In this case it was the French who were forced to retire.</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrL9gNQerjyv_AbKcFPdN0OZFieHVFzMcBHwwzsmzHcpDxe_4q-dLFopDFqhBqX17I_dX4EdE-EpAJUpSqDauL9dadeTycZOEIeobkrXS_XEXOHU7KOSlNxENySuWZ8krk4hYViSPEk0dJ/s640/blogger-image-60978155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrL9gNQerjyv_AbKcFPdN0OZFieHVFzMcBHwwzsmzHcpDxe_4q-dLFopDFqhBqX17I_dX4EdE-EpAJUpSqDauL9dadeTycZOEIeobkrXS_XEXOHU7KOSlNxENySuWZ8krk4hYViSPEk0dJ/s640/blogger-image-60978155.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Back on the Prussian left the French also were lusting for blood and charged the Landwehr but they too were repulsed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnn8wkZ6fjW24FxmzPps9XybIKj_lVkLq1nXWUhZtlEFCoArNwHEgzY6Ptb8ffJAu3YJHfkwfIkHU5mT8LvTYWHZgedVbASaBnRRBLcv57n5pWSsjp5NT_7m8bfpkrjVYv12GV4j2oalYl/s640/blogger-image-29431262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnn8wkZ6fjW24FxmzPps9XybIKj_lVkLq1nXWUhZtlEFCoArNwHEgzY6Ptb8ffJAu3YJHfkwfIkHU5mT8LvTYWHZgedVbASaBnRRBLcv57n5pWSsjp5NT_7m8bfpkrjVYv12GV4j2oalYl/s640/blogger-image-29431262.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The situation at the end of turn 2. I need reserves!!!</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAlOkcZoEnbx3An4tAHwTU6evIoInOuTPCL0u5CxaeAYQunhlYZ_S967LddczHSfhrKXcfNq9opEKC2W9-3qpc9l9qYIySZtDjmwimjVBXzcMsNyYVahbskkt_6l-Qz50RpOLkNGYo6-D/s640/blogger-image-1021627322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAlOkcZoEnbx3An4tAHwTU6evIoInOuTPCL0u5CxaeAYQunhlYZ_S967LddczHSfhrKXcfNq9opEKC2W9-3qpc9l9qYIySZtDjmwimjVBXzcMsNyYVahbskkt_6l-Qz50RpOLkNGYo6-D/s640/blogger-image-1021627322.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Turn 3</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French lancers were standing menacingly in front of my quality Prussian infantry on the right flank thwarting my advance. I was beginning to regret my decision not to have cavalry on from the start!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBFDnE00Hwgfs7rupmVqXSbEQejYYJ6RIpSCZP9xIuIhIiupLCzFNvq9godBcvC4dirdhgAIT36IcTW-Qlfl5Y9A5ZZCNz_JqYYng5hPey42Vx_NkdHSJgGFC-spboWblL56vxdde0VbQ/s640/blogger-image--1147719926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBFDnE00Hwgfs7rupmVqXSbEQejYYJ6RIpSCZP9xIuIhIiupLCzFNvq9godBcvC4dirdhgAIT36IcTW-Qlfl5Y9A5ZZCNz_JqYYng5hPey42Vx_NkdHSJgGFC-spboWblL56vxdde0VbQ/s640/blogger-image--1147719926.jpg"></a></div><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As far as movement goes I couldn't really do much. My Landwehr were beginning to look a bit thin on the ground.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEguKZpwPrswE3nbKfHZc69pEUOBbCYM_uN9KwqWis4VdJYp8sj7od91D9hYNQKzrdWt3DljsWkbwGQ9F1So0pRAA5ahWfTqKGOlWe5toN-J42OZKye2xoRXDTL6NDRuZTMDWDU5pwYJ7/s640/blogger-image-1145923319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEguKZpwPrswE3nbKfHZc69pEUOBbCYM_uN9KwqWis4VdJYp8sj7od91D9hYNQKzrdWt3DljsWkbwGQ9F1So0pRAA5ahWfTqKGOlWe5toN-J42OZKye2xoRXDTL6NDRuZTMDWDU5pwYJ7/s640/blogger-image-1145923319.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">And then.....</span> Oh yes, Reserves at last!!! I get 1 force on as a reserve and it doesn't take a genius to guess what arrived. The Prussian Cavalry have to be a bit wary as they know the Lancers will react quickly to their arrival.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9Z2q4f06Smhc1nELFMQMJ66CGnQx7coXUhTYOZqip_pvGaBnBc-Vmxc6IzkUwgAKPv6gYxkXazx3GwBjsFEeLq9zYUxV05WkXw6O3rLMoMHUUDKI_8jwjpCfJlAwkj-aiG94muybbPJj/s640/blogger-image--1584947675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9Z2q4f06Smhc1nELFMQMJ66CGnQx7coXUhTYOZqip_pvGaBnBc-Vmxc6IzkUwgAKPv6gYxkXazx3GwBjsFEeLq9zYUxV05WkXw6O3rLMoMHUUDKI_8jwjpCfJlAwkj-aiG94muybbPJj/s640/blogger-image--1584947675.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjliR7g8j1i0sYg1YNZCXxBAoet4i9HW3SL1Oz90QxrTp-uOKClaB4usZWwOHJlWJgTmzt35mauOi8tv2MMUEUD1dUb-aWp9kBaxl_p_UbkZZl9IoG7eLbGge1LTi8AIJBh-j1D2WTzYDZu/s640/blogger-image-237223132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjliR7g8j1i0sYg1YNZCXxBAoet4i9HW3SL1Oz90QxrTp-uOKClaB4usZWwOHJlWJgTmzt35mauOi8tv2MMUEUD1dUb-aWp9kBaxl_p_UbkZZl9IoG7eLbGge1LTi8AIJBh-j1D2WTzYDZu/s640/blogger-image-237223132.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the Prussian left the Landwehr now took a pasting! The heavy artillery destroy their target and the French infantry charge the now weakened Landwehr to their front and........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5m_8e6ynljfUPW_bpOhLydeZfEQR1P-GIUb6K0ZKEfmDWRJFWWdqrDaoY7GLr57argSTZZHrDC2XREsYWnjuCUAaTEjRoWsPxum1mxReZyrRNnLdhZteH7mGyZwYtwv7w_Pt8b3-_lcn/s640/blogger-image--978940611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5m_8e6ynljfUPW_bpOhLydeZfEQR1P-GIUb6K0ZKEfmDWRJFWWdqrDaoY7GLr57argSTZZHrDC2XREsYWnjuCUAaTEjRoWsPxum1mxReZyrRNnLdhZteH7mGyZwYtwv7w_Pt8b3-_lcn/s640/blogger-image--978940611.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Landwehr brigade breaks!!!!! The whole Prussian left flank is has gone! The French earn themselves a Victory point. I guess i was asking too much of the poor Landwehr.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-NXDt7fD6NDwcsqDBkYbCyXJtYCAEjnb6trBKUEWPUap4lvGWAkA4YdnT7m1RsW_qz0eyrxquDm69MGsURpDko8bOJ2wFmFFTkGBPD6qb4uTiEoDw7JYFch1tlZA4FfxhmQvEPgyjQX-/s640/blogger-image-454885698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-NXDt7fD6NDwcsqDBkYbCyXJtYCAEjnb6trBKUEWPUap4lvGWAkA4YdnT7m1RsW_qz0eyrxquDm69MGsURpDko8bOJ2wFmFFTkGBPD6qb4uTiEoDw7JYFch1tlZA4FfxhmQvEPgyjQX-/s640/blogger-image-454885698.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As predicted the Lancers launch themselves at the Pr<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ussian cavalry.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22opNIgtZZsqf-UP9ZDYPmdCUh0yRMMKH08HokvijTK0a80YQ0aREbIL1jNPrPqZQjRAPmCNRP-HUh2-mdz54gV4CPdf71eNZCskO_dyFWG7TPhdPRyXLl1J5J4m9BzMsRXzT8imc7r3T/s640/blogger-image-1774093372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22opNIgtZZsqf-UP9ZDYPmdCUh0yRMMKH08HokvijTK0a80YQ0aREbIL1jNPrPqZQjRAPmCNRP-HUh2-mdz54gV4CPdf71eNZCskO_dyFWG7TPhdPRyXLl1J5J4m9BzMsRXzT8imc7r3T/s640/blogger-image-1774093372.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But in a decisive moment both Lancer regiments fail to break thier targets and fall back.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YlQFEXKOt-2a90MIas-6AV10ql62AxcawJYF2ik3UrOndxAtFwWabdo40jogUmdrgxAe2AkkhPbLCCtdBb3oySK8X5gEtGIVmdTpP0-guubkoG2PHyeTClqH4wqBgxmNwSBfp5vfy6Ob/s640/blogger-image--1059480329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YlQFEXKOt-2a90MIas-6AV10ql62AxcawJYF2ik3UrOndxAtFwWabdo40jogUmdrgxAe2AkkhPbLCCtdBb3oySK8X5gEtGIVmdTpP0-guubkoG2PHyeTClqH4wqBgxmNwSBfp5vfy6Ob/s640/blogger-image--1059480329.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">However, the French now recieve their reserves. Another brigade of 5 infantry battalions and a Heavy cavalry brigade of 2 Dragoon regiments.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaBR335Ta13EU4dwZziiFBUhRBHGKV7kSBUcM7F_WxrCkfcHla6Hmlw_ewgfpaxzqvUtrArQRoWzH53PSWNl4igeNQ85QKqdJrxgR6nV9YxRgHESplqfmow_dEkaCF62DUUKFqjofld-x4/s640/blogger-image-1833286561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaBR335Ta13EU4dwZziiFBUhRBHGKV7kSBUcM7F_WxrCkfcHla6Hmlw_ewgfpaxzqvUtrArQRoWzH53PSWNl4igeNQ85QKqdJrxgR6nV9YxRgHESplqfmow_dEkaCF62DUUKFqjofld-x4/s640/blogger-image-1833286561.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2NyTljdU_mC_Ib17QFCNiuqUS294nc4wclWcLMaMiWy-EMVPWrefqJHF_X3MWgDZ0At9kSqcrY631EHFekvJvSpplsLhZMvV6JWkIl9KQy1u7xp5s2SqqCWBYpjrRQqrkC0r3irYUNmP/s640/blogger-image--292865074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2NyTljdU_mC_Ib17QFCNiuqUS294nc4wclWcLMaMiWy-EMVPWrefqJHF_X3MWgDZ0At9kSqcrY631EHFekvJvSpplsLhZMvV6JWkIl9KQy1u7xp5s2SqqCWBYpjrRQqrkC0r3irYUNmP/s640/blogger-image--292865074.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 4</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The clock is ticking and the French reserves mean there will be no quick victory. The Prussian Hussars charge the rear of one of the French Lancer regiments destroying it with ease so breaking the brigade. Then the Prussian Dragoons charge the French line battalion (which did not form square!) and after destroying them broke through on to the other Infantry battalion holding the objective and again the infantry were wiped out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKlTFwkvV0BZqxaonlrch1TSC6JEHXcaLDnilbQAV8r2eKU0bYPSVYC34fIcWQKZ3985nWsBSfMXabVAWwCLiKJU6PlercShC7nwnEJHg-EOD3bfaegXg7zWaygn1FANHpsTctLECTgdZ/s640/blogger-image-897348667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKlTFwkvV0BZqxaonlrch1TSC6JEHXcaLDnilbQAV8r2eKU0bYPSVYC34fIcWQKZ3985nWsBSfMXabVAWwCLiKJU6PlercShC7nwnEJHg-EOD3bfaegXg7zWaygn1FANHpsTctLECTgdZ/s640/blogger-image-897348667.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To add to the French misery the rest of the Prussian reserves arrive...hooray!!</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUirkpCopfGUFE-izQw3AWobJJDnHxflVI-zy8gWVKyfbdc6TxCBAnJZ8rV8n6XHuHrFEDpeG66HwhtnzDlks34ZpKdV8BTtO24jhZ-wAcCJEw0W99bfdekhEQYN0Wo1p1HYFPWRpCP0FA/s640/blogger-image-1903956491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUirkpCopfGUFE-izQw3AWobJJDnHxflVI-zy8gWVKyfbdc6TxCBAnJZ8rV8n6XHuHrFEDpeG66HwhtnzDlks34ZpKdV8BTtO24jhZ-wAcCJEw0W99bfdekhEQYN0Wo1p1HYFPWRpCP0FA/s640/blogger-image-1903956491.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTzgBiQefmTGFbOBAADkMFt2HHs4EurVor_U60LnR-33UAGj1GJQNamCiN9WbcflpbHAuByyg7S6MgVV6Ovxo52VctHblQ5p36HUBi8_1LX5RdJgZUffrwXwoxpmz1u2pJ7Wc0m8C_WZA/s640/blogger-image-2139106134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTzgBiQefmTGFbOBAADkMFt2HHs4EurVor_U60LnR-33UAGj1GJQNamCiN9WbcflpbHAuByyg7S6MgVV6Ovxo52VctHblQ5p36HUBi8_1LX5RdJgZUffrwXwoxpmz1u2pJ7Wc0m8C_WZA/s640/blogger-image-2139106134.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Much like the last game the whole axis of the battle suddenly switches. The reserves now make up the Prussian right flank and what was the center is now the Prussian left flank. With the destruction of the French Light cavalry brigade and the capture of the objective the Prussians now have 2 Victory points, but the French still have 4 active forces on table.</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpO0CoJy-hu5timVR2HKuQIhdX8RS1MmKLFR55vZhC2i92C7vuG3m1fRUkgrIwg1FOQEEWe8FKtQyqqGYN1XHnJOKhIzqzUymYUZxyVs5kYqdm2h3cLQ3T0rUYK6Rejcb3SGMCLORKedJh/s640/blogger-image--75725377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpO0CoJy-hu5timVR2HKuQIhdX8RS1MmKLFR55vZhC2i92C7vuG3m1fRUkgrIwg1FOQEEWe8FKtQyqqGYN1XHnJOKhIzqzUymYUZxyVs5kYqdm2h3cLQ3T0rUYK6Rejcb3SGMCLORKedJh/s640/blogger-image--75725377.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French now pull off a surprise move which take the Prussians by surprise. The French artillery remains silent and in the charge phase the French Dragoons charge through their own guns and straight into the Prussian infantry!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7L1vuh4e5G4t7EbdwPPr4RIgzgtdC-dImeH_XzwWxzRXTxUaATG0EHk0gxW0rcQ6J-NKFq2nKk17GydPkEWcOc7kVW79_mlEDaMusW52oVp5zdwF3H9UPvHOUM2S2POmdlfyjN7DIefa/s640/blogger-image--49684484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7L1vuh4e5G4t7EbdwPPr4RIgzgtdC-dImeH_XzwWxzRXTxUaATG0EHk0gxW0rcQ6J-NKFq2nKk17GydPkEWcOc7kVW79_mlEDaMusW52oVp5zdwF3H9UPvHOUM2S2POmdlfyjN7DIefa/s640/blogger-image--49684484.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They also cunningly avoid any possible countercharge from the Prussian Dragoons.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSb2GI8qsf1_tiu9ykAFphLdquFV5_5ZiDVwkIL9vi8QbZKNjCcD7GyKehkDd7EPncALY_zY57q99H8ueMhiUZ9b18gYFOxpIuOXuEEmp9lHojZh_rvhB9rJczVflO4piyeVz-BOgbqocl/s640/blogger-image--737986704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSb2GI8qsf1_tiu9ykAFphLdquFV5_5ZiDVwkIL9vi8QbZKNjCcD7GyKehkDd7EPncALY_zY57q99H8ueMhiUZ9b18gYFOxpIuOXuEEmp9lHojZh_rvhB9rJczVflO4piyeVz-BOgbqocl/s640/blogger-image--737986704.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Caught totally by surprise the Infantry opt to try and shoot out the Cavalry and splendidly hold firm to inflict 6 hits!! (The star on the dice is a 6). OUCH!!!!</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEies9Fff6jIYi-zz2wFZqZXjODWU62b4TgYw8AXC7Pv0e88Ce3-CRIihuW-t6rcB7JCAKEmRWi7cmANM1O-3GaQ1_BwJ9OTOXzMPnXnrKItTYRpbFKAUVRv6MXvc_HveEv7YmRUOOxTsAui/s640/blogger-image--840005145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEies9Fff6jIYi-zz2wFZqZXjODWU62b4TgYw8AXC7Pv0e88Ce3-CRIihuW-t6rcB7JCAKEmRWi7cmANM1O-3GaQ1_BwJ9OTOXzMPnXnrKItTYRpbFKAUVRv6MXvc_HveEv7YmRUOOxTsAui/s640/blogger-image--840005145.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In suffering a casualty the Cavalry are forced to take an unfavourable élan test which.....they pass with ease. Uh oh!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTA92fsSIF91So9HcRRq9f2lefhEbqgQcLCqAe8tp9MQ_fhfvIPdTzHJ1MWKk8qQNwCxCtf7nj7GeY1ixDq3ANqqPk0ccxHdcpCbpPnD7J7Za6BkndPfpuzDea1IlBVSQki0UVLTM4rWlz/s640/blogger-image--114092322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTA92fsSIF91So9HcRRq9f2lefhEbqgQcLCqAe8tp9MQ_fhfvIPdTzHJ1MWKk8qQNwCxCtf7nj7GeY1ixDq3ANqqPk0ccxHdcpCbpPnD7J7Za6BkndPfpuzDea1IlBVSQki0UVLTM4rWlz/s640/blogger-image--114092322.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But the cavalry make a hash of it and only get 3 hits on the infantry. The Prussian Infantry pass thier morale test! And inflict another casualty on the cavalry. The Infantry lose the melee but importantly they survive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkl2BIzaJGY3tCstyOPh4tpSseu_mWTny-SJqPtnK2SKsMimZNEyzX4jPPoeao5EAvtKeqibhBGTDpqoQ-nqajtjZvL2yVGBpPeaHFyZwNf65AUITtMJqTZYFe3be4iQDvPtBbr70szcb9/s640/blogger-image--1998242177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkl2BIzaJGY3tCstyOPh4tpSseu_mWTny-SJqPtnK2SKsMimZNEyzX4jPPoeao5EAvtKeqibhBGTDpqoQ-nqajtjZvL2yVGBpPeaHFyZwNf65AUITtMJqTZYFe3be4iQDvPtBbr70szcb9/s640/blogger-image--1998242177.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Interestingly, the Dragoons opt not to breakthrough on the infantry unit behind and decide to fall back through the guns. With such heavy losses the cavalry feared getting destroyed which would break their brigade. The French Cavalry brigades are restricted to 2 units only and so prove to be very brittle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3I9HdrVrrWOZ419AEto1BFA-2oSHMxNDVbiaqw1kAUjjHi4lg-jlTG2nKpff8hytmjs454nUR8Rb8pQB3J-LKKlIXnsY6rsZtYUUeVrYA6iKP7Pq7BpZDOtpQRIDtTh1WwnNTLhM6GHh/s640/blogger-image--1998913514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3I9HdrVrrWOZ419AEto1BFA-2oSHMxNDVbiaqw1kAUjjHi4lg-jlTG2nKpff8hytmjs454nUR8Rb8pQB3J-LKKlIXnsY6rsZtYUUeVrYA6iKP7Pq7BpZDOtpQRIDtTh1WwnNTLhM6GHh/s640/blogger-image--1998913514.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French cover their own right flank with the remains of their first infantry brigade. Despite the Prussian success on turn 4 I feel the game slipping away from me. There is a lot of ground to cover and the French have done a good job aggressively defending their position. In this scenario there are no draws. If the attackers fail to break the defenders they lose and the defenders win.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPo9b5A0wkyIdGaT3YktxS3a-jZM9v5G00NxYM3qo4ktP7hoOtc00GeKPkOd-B-4SqxCGSaGB5NY6-YKE_BTn-dMT83xmXV_su7n8OeQQtHuHxURIP-Xoa0FEX_oiPdCsLRE389FPa502/s640/blogger-image--1686725939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPo9b5A0wkyIdGaT3YktxS3a-jZM9v5G00NxYM3qo4ktP7hoOtc00GeKPkOd-B-4SqxCGSaGB5NY6-YKE_BTn-dMT83xmXV_su7n8OeQQtHuHxURIP-Xoa0FEX_oiPdCsLRE389FPa502/s640/blogger-image--1686725939.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><b>Turn 5</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Then I see a slim chance of victory. </span><b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Charge the guns!</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">!</span></b><span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> If successful a break through charge would hit the still retiring dragoons. But no sooner do I move the cavalry I realise the artillery can evade and sure enough the crew take refuge in the near by infantry battalion thus denying the cavalry a target and also any chance of a break through move. Oh well!!!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydJCOrB_O1tCFXf3-VFYWy-xW18C9tbqaCYXa6UqyF2hTm-uXrAvE15plnrUqo2ICTctX2aF0MVvIVa9PlfA3dIqrDZk5-TL6gm99JHnLEfZn1hBo1CbOHx5XWmE1VZ89wlx9KaENWx4o/s640/blogger-image--1040939543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydJCOrB_O1tCFXf3-VFYWy-xW18C9tbqaCYXa6UqyF2hTm-uXrAvE15plnrUqo2ICTctX2aF0MVvIVa9PlfA3dIqrDZk5-TL6gm99JHnLEfZn1hBo1CbOHx5XWmE1VZ89wlx9KaENWx4o/s640/blogger-image--1040939543.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French now sense their own opportunity. Their full strength Dragoon regiment moves up to charge range and the retiring Dragoon regiment about face. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_0gNyNGQEndwMbqDeC_WvkXwsbyQhksuG_ClF2wlvtFuLOBsjfIcZKM5L3EpnvxXvXSeUQVGq3iSE5ewCyvs8o0vEYXGRCmTS5wMQKsKu_XBwYIF0INMHZGRUn-qkamFGvyv0Yd6JhyN/s640/blogger-image--1178719437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_0gNyNGQEndwMbqDeC_WvkXwsbyQhksuG_ClF2wlvtFuLOBsjfIcZKM5L3EpnvxXvXSeUQVGq3iSE5ewCyvs8o0vEYXGRCmTS5wMQKsKu_XBwYIF0INMHZGRUn-qkamFGvyv0Yd6JhyN/s640/blogger-image--1178719437.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">T<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">he full strength French Dragoons strike at the Prussian Dragoons but ........</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">the Prussian Hussars heroically hit back with a counter charge!</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_1f02aSEUBDqgA_FSWXiC8M6x4eqzLA7RcU6uMrmvxWyjh3VEs2QqeRiYP6Ykc_IKDU5fCT149rO6aVyIUx74aIXxgCsxp0q5J_FCV7hIwSGQxBOvRXb1l5t5LHLrD4Sbm-hWdcLyhov/s640/blogger-image--291700632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_1f02aSEUBDqgA_FSWXiC8M6x4eqzLA7RcU6uMrmvxWyjh3VEs2QqeRiYP6Ykc_IKDU5fCT149rO6aVyIUx74aIXxgCsxp0q5J_FCV7hIwSGQxBOvRXb1l5t5LHLrD4Sbm-hWdcLyhov/s640/blogger-image--291700632.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heroic maybe, but they totally fail to make any impact in melee and actually come close to getting themselves destroyed! Light cavalry don't really match up well to the Heavy Battle Cavalry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLpxW3mJ5ozcmsz7xmeLQZdpeC8T0y5XHhJq21EoxU7by3OIgVO280Fcgf3rF9t-YlMOgSfIxTeLnjoUq1mtoGQr0fWwV3-U6jaaQM2OaxLnTNyi95JoxeEfbWmd8hdfmi1AkXe9SicCb/s640/blogger-image-1466591155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLpxW3mJ5ozcmsz7xmeLQZdpeC8T0y5XHhJq21EoxU7by3OIgVO280Fcgf3rF9t-YlMOgSfIxTeLnjoUq1mtoGQr0fWwV3-U6jaaQM2OaxLnTNyi95JoxeEfbWmd8hdfmi1AkXe9SicCb/s640/blogger-image-1466591155.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French Dragoons now breakthrough onto their original target and make short work of them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeK5zHtZbwl7nM6t2fZMok9dI1EwI0Xx-mVA16b7A3Yt0WnnRm17Cb7VJGUXEgVQtx6jnEhuNREEY-tnuenTZAN1Gx4U4waUzi528_nGbj_r1vhq6JnGwqYLKG2TgPXE1PHVwV2erhTlEQ/s640/blogger-image-133802576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeK5zHtZbwl7nM6t2fZMok9dI1EwI0Xx-mVA16b7A3Yt0WnnRm17Cb7VJGUXEgVQtx6jnEhuNREEY-tnuenTZAN1Gx4U4waUzi528_nGbj_r1vhq6JnGwqYLKG2TgPXE1PHVwV2erhTlEQ/s640/blogger-image-133802576.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With the success of their comrades the other dragoon brigade now see a chance to break the Prussian Cavalry brigade and hurls itself at the Prussian Uhlans. Success would probably win them the game as there was too little time left for the Prussian infantry to catch the French and so the Prussian cavalry was the only way the Prussians could possibly gain any further successes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8CYP7lpUG-zHOZpC0iMyn7br1LTaOc1pzj5ZgEbO1nd7nK5ntRaOJuFEVESX0HiUcZ255GWjySEBNLK0DhEO1U1jWek3HpUDdiGdd1dvSrZKrKlGvTOrCsWDgOesvCREdBLxM2mx2M5Q/s640/blogger-image-2030935491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8CYP7lpUG-zHOZpC0iMyn7br1LTaOc1pzj5ZgEbO1nd7nK5ntRaOJuFEVESX0HiUcZ255GWjySEBNLK0DhEO1U1jWek3HpUDdiGdd1dvSrZKrKlGvTOrCsWDgOesvCREdBLxM2mx2M5Q/s640/blogger-image-2030935491.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But..... the Dragoons fail to make any hits and the Uhlans fight back and destroy the Dragoon regiment! A third Victory point for the Prussians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVd9NS8XByfrL6hSe_7PyD-oAjejjnZs1zKIfYLs9xrGVTZp1MxiP9kzzhAEwqEzN4vAzCd9u_YgPtrrxOdii9_DEC7gmnt17mnM3JhrcDrLgPsX3b-UskQeiOzf1M_OBfzXR24TRjgeN/s640/blogger-image--304904026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVd9NS8XByfrL6hSe_7PyD-oAjejjnZs1zKIfYLs9xrGVTZp1MxiP9kzzhAEwqEzN4vAzCd9u_YgPtrrxOdii9_DEC7gmnt17mnM3JhrcDrLgPsX3b-UskQeiOzf1M_OBfzXR24TRjgeN/s640/blogger-image--304904026.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And so, with just won turn left, the French have left the door open for a Prussian victory.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYxjl1eaXv9ObE4EtGxBs4-LFpQnTrcWQMz0eMcQx_Xv1Z2Yz5Ak6p7jYQkZaxv4gxNE7ZmsjfwQzxVotxbAMkwP9wPCh7ZJpO1kEub7kC1L01jNE7TW3kLbgnCnEJb2XQCmzkZEOR6Z9/s640/blogger-image--946585455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYxjl1eaXv9ObE4EtGxBs4-LFpQnTrcWQMz0eMcQx_Xv1Z2Yz5Ak6p7jYQkZaxv4gxNE7ZmsjfwQzxVotxbAMkwP9wPCh7ZJpO1kEub7kC1L01jNE7TW3kLbgnCnEJb2XQCmzkZEOR6Z9/s640/blogger-image--946585455.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Turn 6</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There is no chance of the Prussian infantry catching the French now. Although broken, the French Cavalry passed their 'force morale tests' and this fact meant that there was still French Cavalry on table stopping the Prussian infantry from advancing too far. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And so it fell to the Prussian Cavalry to win the day. The Prussian Uhlans ( with only 2 bases left) were the only remaining unit that could launch a game winning attack. The French infantry unit containing the Artillery crew were forced to stay close to the guns or lose the battery, and so the game. In their turn 5 they moved as far back as possible but the Prussian artillery had them in their sights and so they were unable to make a support move. If they had stayed in place and formed square they would have been within reach of the Prussian Infantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This meant that the infantry were facing away from the cavalry and were within range of a charge.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6dYimTO90P8reIZ8kaNLsR55E8XP-RRTrkbF6SYDuI2Pis64LjjaJb5kbqovjSlv-HyxhO8GgtjG1h0cmNGuiaXd9bZ-6npqYr7ElVBNH_nkSEraLk1ruXigacs2rauG5-FFBfSeO5Un/s640/blogger-image-110755468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6dYimTO90P8reIZ8kaNLsR55E8XP-RRTrkbF6SYDuI2Pis64LjjaJb5kbqovjSlv-HyxhO8GgtjG1h0cmNGuiaXd9bZ-6npqYr7ElVBNH_nkSEraLk1ruXigacs2rauG5-FFBfSeO5Un/s640/blogger-image-110755468.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussian artillery inflicted a hit on the infantry before the Uhlans charged in. The Uhlans smashed in to the rear but only caused 2 hits on the Infantry, not enough to wipe them out, but it did force them to retreat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAtbTpdfaMdNZQnwwd96B36NPfxd2-oO1j2oQ6nZiO_zsuygEhd7-UjKcIslr6C1HctIrbW6iY7TeUPXocPI6E-3aditCAF14_0eWf9LBFiHWWeztX1hd27NncVORJMC9Dd-iaDm4AuXB/s640/blogger-image--1464036522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAtbTpdfaMdNZQnwwd96B36NPfxd2-oO1j2oQ6nZiO_zsuygEhd7-UjKcIslr6C1HctIrbW6iY7TeUPXocPI6E-3aditCAF14_0eWf9LBFiHWWeztX1hd27NncVORJMC9Dd-iaDm4AuXB/s640/blogger-image--1464036522.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But<b> </b>Cavalry get<b> </b>a breakthrough charge and so chase down the running infantry destroying them and the artillery crew. The Uhlans are also destroyed in the process giving the French another victory point but their selfless act of heroism wins another 2 Victory points for the Prussians. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The destruction of the infantry unit means the French infantry brigade is broken and the French Heavy artillery are destroyed. The only French active force on the table is their Infantry that had come on as reserve. So victory was secured for the Prussians.</span></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqaOS2ZyLg6ZQievUeEkXhiEet3foVpYe8i84yx8Hn4VCPLeK2hiD2xy58H4TrwZEM-uyZls5xxgxghBYae1PwxPt9-MTYUeAJkQMBQlwnzK2xeKSfG8DNSwAOR4jPvuDEalsvWAoD7Pni/s640/blogger-image--1453895300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqaOS2ZyLg6ZQievUeEkXhiEet3foVpYe8i84yx8Hn4VCPLeK2hiD2xy58H4TrwZEM-uyZls5xxgxghBYae1PwxPt9-MTYUeAJkQMBQlwnzK2xeKSfG8DNSwAOR4jPvuDEalsvWAoD7Pni/s640/blogger-image--1453895300.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;">Conclusion</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Prussians win a victory with a total of 5 Victory points. (Equivalent of 30 Glory points).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French gained 2 Victory points. (Equivalent of 9 Glory points).</div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHVPATe-2hXfLYeLUqAHHTuUrXmrmsj0_UW0W0hNm4nTdpyXpL9eFQUvafBr_o3NIbf6A0sRzWoofmbBszQgVtIFy47mGe8_BLy3HsRt-S-wN6YemV8vfnv_uarTDhSu4b4Rg_ZGTasO1/s640/blogger-image-1219610829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHVPATe-2hXfLYeLUqAHHTuUrXmrmsj0_UW0W0hNm4nTdpyXpL9eFQUvafBr_o3NIbf6A0sRzWoofmbBszQgVtIFy47mGe8_BLy3HsRt-S-wN6YemV8vfnv_uarTDhSu4b4Rg_ZGTasO1/s640/blogger-image-1219610829.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>It was another close game. The French defended with aggression which is often a good tactic as it suits their characteristics. They may be got too aggressive in the end and perhaps if they had played more defensively in turn 5 they could have closed out the game. Steve had contemplated pulling right back on his turn 5 but felt ashamed at abandoning the guns, to quote "the boss wouldn't be too happy if the 12 pounders were left behind!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This battle highlighted a lot of subtle nuances in the Napoleon at War system. List selection, what to have</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> as reserves when organising your force, what to leave off table when the scenario demands can all be key factors. Sometimes a gamble pays off, sometimes your left high and dry. Although quite late in arriving (considering my plan centered around an early arrival) paying less for my Cavalry to be a reserve payed off in the end. Steve had built his French army for aggression and so was hoping to be the attacker, he was slightly caught out when he ended up as defender.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Again, we both had a great time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><br></div></div></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-4132866149014794922013-10-26T23:07:00.001+01:002013-10-27T09:50:16.769+00:00British v French in some Rearguard action (ooh err!)<div>My friend Steve came over for a game of Napoleon at War last Thursday (22nd October). He had to miss out on the Leipzig game so was desperate to get a game in. We had been playing a lot of 1813 type games in the build up to Leipzig so for a change we opted to use lists from the 100 days campaign book. Steve chose a British Infantry division and I went for a French infantry division.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCL5kGd5V3lnKCfO0aSeouUFhX7emzMW-mzEWGhyphenhyphenX4ij6d8RC9s2NWxSVgbZp67TvwV8B0Y1r2xkrTp2HtAF0o_DGIbGIwqpxvJ-Fl8Is98IOtNgDdB3o6GcscD2KYqMkgjbmyqHuE6Tbo/s640/blogger-image--1534771436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCL5kGd5V3lnKCfO0aSeouUFhX7emzMW-mzEWGhyphenhyphenX4ij6d8RC9s2NWxSVgbZp67TvwV8B0Y1r2xkrTp2HtAF0o_DGIbGIwqpxvJ-Fl8Is98IOtNgDdB3o6GcscD2KYqMkgjbmyqHuE6Tbo/s640/blogger-image--1534771436.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We opted for 1500 pts each.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We randomly rolled for the scenario and got a 3, "Rearguard action." For this scenario the game is played down the length of the table.</div><br></div><div><b><i>Set up</i></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBr8y7l_F2IS6SrPHZpOWRXGG51fnkqH9k-Y7HJz8yu3Sk42CI6BvJDTbbySlkxd5mfehK5H13WLIzuZJox4-fgMGMKWGJ9JBSLY4158UyPoeBtnkbBpflQLcenohCNhWpRCWH8kxnvRQV/s640/blogger-image-631398752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBr8y7l_F2IS6SrPHZpOWRXGG51fnkqH9k-Y7HJz8yu3Sk42CI6BvJDTbbySlkxd5mfehK5H13WLIzuZJox4-fgMGMKWGJ9JBSLY4158UyPoeBtnkbBpflQLcenohCNhWpRCWH8kxnvRQV/s640/blogger-image-631398752.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The number of terrain pieces is randomly generated and each piece is randomly generated but placed by the player. So Steve created a decent defensive position by getting some rough ground, a hill and an enclosed field across the centre of the battle field. As attacker I placed my hill to cover any advance and the woods and rough ground at either end out of the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Brits place an objective behind the hill, then I place an objective in the rough ground,</div>The British forces, as defenders, deploy first.</div><div><br></div><div>The British list consisted of </div><div>On table</div><div>1 British infantry brigade of 3 battalions (one of which was light infantry).</div><div>1 British Hanovarian Brigade of 5 battalions.</div><div>1 Horse artillery battery.</div><div>1 Foot artillery battery.</div><div><br></div><div>Reserves</div><div>1 British light cavalry Brigade of 3 Light Dragoon regiments.</div><div>1 British Guard Cavalry Regimeny.</div><div>1 Dutch-Belgian infantry brigade of 4 battalions.</div><div><br></div><div> Hanovarians in the enclosed field, British infantry in the rough ground, artillery in the centre.</div><div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23TGg7IzNWY4pYeZ97VkHdCeCgzwGwmqLazRtSBGHXHgwHTMsbkWkAQfWMzDChUuVASGKlEB7MaUK7Xp4N9zKK039sFnviVX8d6HDc7vmyafN1LE2RozSSwXx6_AMnztcx_RkKlLy_F8M/s640/blogger-image-589234357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23TGg7IzNWY4pYeZ97VkHdCeCgzwGwmqLazRtSBGHXHgwHTMsbkWkAQfWMzDChUuVASGKlEB7MaUK7Xp4N9zKK039sFnviVX8d6HDc7vmyafN1LE2RozSSwXx6_AMnztcx_RkKlLy_F8M/s640/blogger-image-589234357.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This scenario is a tricky one but arguably affords the attacker a decent chance of victory as long the attack is decisive in the early turns. The defender only starts to roll for reserves at the end of turn 3. The attacker starts rolling for reserves at the end of turn 1. The British army is a difficult opponent as it's core infantry is very high quality (especially when defending) but it can also have a lot of cheap allies that both boost the number of total forces but also provide decent support. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">French Infantry Division 100 Days 1500pts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Organic/ Support</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry brigade - 1 light infantry @160</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 4 Infantry Cons U/S @70. 440pts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Infantry brigade - 1 line infantry U/S @ 90</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 4 Infantry Cons U/S @70. 370pts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foot artillery @ 190</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Light Cavalry Brigade - 1 lancer @ 130</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 1 Hussar @ 120. 250pts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Reserve</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heavy cavalry brigade - 2 Cuirassier U/S @ 100. 220pts</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With all this in mind, my plan was to attack down the left side. Throw everything at the British holding the rough ground and turn that flank and refuse the other flank. The Hanovarians were holding the enclosed field on the right flank and this provides a strong defensive position.</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaU7YdSXdFwG97wfntLTqw_xtNnLWf7lcKwG9P_xF1kC1IYWZchmzHETHIpuBVgpoz2-ksYY2Yin2_1HVm0Fe_P7q5qe7FFc5cKA9iC42KVYG-mxI3HPrr64NWz7LkIu_F7XPYcbTlp-Ze/s640/blogger-image--558854064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaU7YdSXdFwG97wfntLTqw_xtNnLWf7lcKwG9P_xF1kC1IYWZchmzHETHIpuBVgpoz2-ksYY2Yin2_1HVm0Fe_P7q5qe7FFc5cKA9iC42KVYG-mxI3HPrr64NWz7LkIu_F7XPYcbTlp-Ze/s640/blogger-image--558854064.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><b><i>Turn 1</i></b><div><b><i><br></i></b></div><div>The French as attackers moved first and advanced<b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>according to the plan.</div><div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cBdFdZ9_oyuZm8lr46ZdvuupEaQcQFl9-WdiFFr0MXvLi9zQqRL51tbcWT3UVlc8c0SjSiMkAVhPbN05d6DbafzT8GVVYHyE7ozqSwcRBVNomYwEhWQm4-UlYLZ8fqql2RcHdjTcKFCD/s640/blogger-image--164093461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cBdFdZ9_oyuZm8lr46ZdvuupEaQcQFl9-WdiFFr0MXvLi9zQqRL51tbcWT3UVlc8c0SjSiMkAVhPbN05d6DbafzT8GVVYHyE7ozqSwcRBVNomYwEhWQm4-UlYLZ8fqql2RcHdjTcKFCD/s640/blogger-image--164093461.jpg"></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><b><i><br></i></b></div>The Brits, seeing the strength of the attack coming down the left move some of the Hanovarians over but surprisingly move out of the rough terrain. The British artillery inflict casualties on the battalions to their front.<br><div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfh-hVA-NcQkMPi-ozpoSXxy5x54h7v9jhoUzCbva4vHZ1v82n70nQ25YGqXs6joaWLWpqk51Mky-n903klKrdRACMLjroJ1xQAn1XOt103sCHyY7hzRVlzL-dwL8fh1osyhyphenhyphenF4IrliiNh/s640/blogger-image--491439662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfh-hVA-NcQkMPi-ozpoSXxy5x54h7v9jhoUzCbva4vHZ1v82n70nQ25YGqXs6joaWLWpqk51Mky-n903klKrdRACMLjroJ1xQAn1XOt103sCHyY7hzRVlzL-dwL8fh1osyhyphenhyphenF4IrliiNh/s640/blogger-image--491439662.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;">Turn 2</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The British Infantry standing in line in front of the Cavalry are just too tempting so the Cavalry charge. The British gamble and rely on firepower to see off the Lancers. Their shooting proves damaging forcing the Lancers to lose a base. This <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">forces the cavalry to take an unfavourable Élan test to charge home and......</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">the French pass!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoaCu-wDOgOB7Skkv7SLFX9sM1Q_eHzndS8L1EMstOBThZDbD5xET3IIkvHhXmcSeAxMyjf3cuUo5HU1eJTSd9wZYMnLO8-OZNdK6vQPf1mCFplfXXJ0Fi9KgIALlUpZZjm5EOtaFqAZc/s640/blogger-image-918936180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoaCu-wDOgOB7Skkv7SLFX9sM1Q_eHzndS8L1EMstOBThZDbD5xET3IIkvHhXmcSeAxMyjf3cuUo5HU1eJTSd9wZYMnLO8-OZNdK6vQPf1mCFplfXXJ0Fi9KgIALlUpZZjm5EOtaFqAZc/s640/blogger-image-918936180.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Lancers roll 6 dice and inflict 5 hits (6's count as double hits for Lancers) and wipe out the British infantry.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD0_vhx9iH6viCsWC0qreTP4Rh3RQ_JoQldalMw-Rs_3KzWAhEHiV0jDYOYoTSj_-VGkvJHkbZmhU1rSKxW6v_o_NF9pkdZe06nXFrAnkFma-v-gtRpRPfEhHrbLZHtkVupfioQYKo8ks/s640/blogger-image--1417387179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD0_vhx9iH6viCsWC0qreTP4Rh3RQ_JoQldalMw-Rs_3KzWAhEHiV0jDYOYoTSj_-VGkvJHkbZmhU1rSKxW6v_o_NF9pkdZe06nXFrAnkFma-v-gtRpRPfEhHrbLZHtkVupfioQYKo8ks/s640/blogger-image--1417387179.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This early break through allows the French cavalry to turn the British right flank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmEhoiV5Dwh5ok4yJNas8u8ZXS_qZ-xTxmCONzSOjnZuArp8PpXUTylZuBJ9ewHX3n8kByxDnfRCSsCZbgnZKgwmLRib1lYpu6kdCHbZ0O-EGWvjEeBqGl8MpG743j2RWYSWaT9aiz2_d/s640/blogger-image--1125417604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmEhoiV5Dwh5ok4yJNas8u8ZXS_qZ-xTxmCONzSOjnZuArp8PpXUTylZuBJ9ewHX3n8kByxDnfRCSsCZbgnZKgwmLRib1lYpu6kdCHbZ0O-EGWvjEeBqGl8MpG743j2RWYSWaT9aiz2_d/s640/blogger-image--1125417604.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBv37G8V9VUH9CqMII_EFW1mepG7EdSDIxRvmr3-9X87mOeIu073FTwccIJ9hiSRSVFgNLtrKC7cS-_kiIeRgIqS5ONjIORCOLKEdYhrKm_UgZZkvDvSz1T6c_oJgE5mY4bfcH_w69Z-z/s640/blogger-image-1677773034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBv37G8V9VUH9CqMII_EFW1mepG7EdSDIxRvmr3-9X87mOeIu073FTwccIJ9hiSRSVFgNLtrKC7cS-_kiIeRgIqS5ONjIORCOLKEdYhrKm_UgZZkvDvSz1T6c_oJgE5mY4bfcH_w69Z-z/s640/blogger-image-1677773034.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Luckily<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>the Cuirassiers arrive as reserves (not in shot) but have to move through the woods (that I'd placed!) to get into position.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Hanoverians move out of the enclosed field to put pressure on the French right whilst bringing units across to support the centre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVGMwTxHxjjqpCoenfeILLFR9Biis1niA6HatvHs-FwDhJg7wPU_aSSrTbQ8i-xjioPur4t-KLP2wgXkIzAFTH_SG_qVq2p3RAm-o-kGxhz6tfelWWxWxB-k3EdtyjeNeGz1xwFWDnWTt/s640/blogger-image--934031986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVGMwTxHxjjqpCoenfeILLFR9Biis1niA6HatvHs-FwDhJg7wPU_aSSrTbQ8i-xjioPur4t-KLP2wgXkIzAFTH_SG_qVq2p3RAm-o-kGxhz6tfelWWxWxB-k3EdtyjeNeGz1xwFWDnWTt/s640/blogger-image--934031986.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Hanovarians then charge the French on the far right and rout them!</div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoBD9JyQfnUfuuA8kpntHbF-LuQf-L_a9y5-tUKP7-SMLu7SXJoA4h_TjjRL_FPMnOmOKCP4cDWX1gyNo3bNBlWPTutNkicl4qVY_jnYh_ADBkQ4a9Apb6zx4J62-trP9j3GRVaYHe63z/s640/blogger-image-7417493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoBD9JyQfnUfuuA8kpntHbF-LuQf-L_a9y5-tUKP7-SMLu7SXJoA4h_TjjRL_FPMnOmOKCP4cDWX1gyNo3bNBlWPTutNkicl4qVY_jnYh_ADBkQ4a9Apb6zx4J62-trP9j3GRVaYHe63z/s640/blogger-image-7417493.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Their success suddenly threatens to turn the French right flank!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSNc2hMBC4XkgoNitbio4DjgjeEI0Ldg7Zwcj2dZQL7UyvYdqzvebLO6WqEo3td-UWRfRYvdJ6S0uNzIk1sWbLeBoxu3nG_-l_pXx_wDHui6b0HOskf1YsNQx2wcAxi9nfl3gkSYCd8-8/s640/blogger-image-1632228609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSNc2hMBC4XkgoNitbio4DjgjeEI0Ldg7Zwcj2dZQL7UyvYdqzvebLO6WqEo3td-UWRfRYvdJ6S0uNzIk1sWbLeBoxu3nG_-l_pXx_wDHui6b0HOskf1YsNQx2wcAxi9nfl3gkSYCd8-8/s640/blogger-image-1632228609.jpg"></a></div><br></div><b><i>Turn 3</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French light cavalry brigade continue around the British right flank. The Lancers, despite their success, are a spent force. One more base loss would destroy the regiment and potentially the brigade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7k7ji6g1VoOzUuoL4MQEab2FibSBku6iiVssSkRWSo63brXQxUvZRdUzGi0jlWUSKvAjH59UqMLaBYIpznJ__Jyvtz9u-gotL-PdGDZGcckaAfGy_7ApzaRB9yzuiCvz2ahwYv1fHe80W/s640/blogger-image-929857333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7k7ji6g1VoOzUuoL4MQEab2FibSBku6iiVssSkRWSo63brXQxUvZRdUzGi0jlWUSKvAjH59UqMLaBYIpznJ__Jyvtz9u-gotL-PdGDZGcckaAfGy_7ApzaRB9yzuiCvz2ahwYv1fHe80W/s640/blogger-image-929857333.jpg"></a></div><br></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The French infantry assault and destroy the second British line unit. Charging British infantry is always risky because when charging British infantry that are in line, if you fail to charge home then the British immediately charge you back and melee occurs without an élan test! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also, the French infantry in the center, in a desperate measure assault the artillery battery to their front and, surviving the hail of canister destroy the battery. With the loss of the British infantry battalion the artillery crew had nowhere to shelter and so opted to try and shoot the infantry out but failed.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BhM2t78DuiMo33RgItKL9XWpz8pvK2H2uRXN2Wm7bbNhZjiedmoqqILCEJ2DcVtZPs1Pyo7hxzS0XTr4CGqWRjA9pwmAwvBf8jvkgHowDHpjUpm6kOsG4RDZhTvkWCGq2aPr066BMihI/s640/blogger-image--1187830911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BhM2t78DuiMo33RgItKL9XWpz8pvK2H2uRXN2Wm7bbNhZjiedmoqqILCEJ2DcVtZPs1Pyo7hxzS0XTr4CGqWRjA9pwmAwvBf8jvkgHowDHpjUpm6kOsG4RDZhTvkWCGq2aPr066BMihI/s640/blogger-image--1187830911.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The result of this successful turn was the British infantry brigade was destroyed and so was one of the artillery batteries and so 2 Victory points were gained :-) The Brits were teetering on the edge of defeat. One more Victory point would ensure French victory as the Brits only had two forces remaining (the Hanovarians and the second artillery battery).</div></div><div><br></div><div>BUT.... a school boy error meant the French nearly grabbed defeat out of the jaws of victory!!!</div><div>Over on the French right the threatening Hanovarians forced the French light infantry to retire, so the Light infantry turned around in the movement phase and hoped to turn back around in the support move phase. Unfortunately you can only support move if you are 6" away from enemy infantry and...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEemzivEfsJgH1Hpv3h2d1z52mbeWr4ExEkjcy5qRk3mLi7_qhnGK1aYtV4QQlC-ihhjNJLeBdATmMUjcpYWUih0N0ARpt0tEfWoLMfd83g2-o13-FKnyxvSoaE4Dlnrp2BkKHp6SQgXf/s640/blogger-image--50403222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEemzivEfsJgH1Hpv3h2d1z52mbeWr4ExEkjcy5qRk3mLi7_qhnGK1aYtV4QQlC-ihhjNJLeBdATmMUjcpYWUih0N0ARpt0tEfWoLMfd83g2-o13-FKnyxvSoaE4Dlnrp2BkKHp6SQgXf/s640/blogger-image--50403222.jpg"></a></div></div><div>So the French Light infantry were caught with their rear showing to the enemy!!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Needless to say the Hanovarians couldn't hold back and assaulted the Light infantry in the rear.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmR4aSm-9ZLRhudipK9tDct9mq0YT_aBMMAcrnNI6_9geAx168vQDJiFn-A2UB2O1aj0NoHBY6r3gp9HSxMOraJ0y987bS6wLGLnbQj9pi3VLwiFOfo-QzSaujrr1aERpmamQNVtHh9wT/s640/blogger-image--37088204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmR4aSm-9ZLRhudipK9tDct9mq0YT_aBMMAcrnNI6_9geAx168vQDJiFn-A2UB2O1aj0NoHBY6r3gp9HSxMOraJ0y987bS6wLGLnbQj9pi3VLwiFOfo-QzSaujrr1aERpmamQNVtHh9wT/s640/blogger-image--37088204.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Inevitably the Light infantry are destroyed!!!! And it's the French right flank that now looks vulnerable as the rest of the brigade run from the field!!!!!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp-x9Dy3SbJZbKut8ZqQFbMDxyPun43cBKblup8EHVr0HFLl0sGc4UEo8s81TfDSIxxPFUpxfWnTMCrv880Gpe67pOLDsFqgw65XuTRZqFSPvOCZnTWYTfeTMWmuaQ0AnjGdp7yUTS5gj/s640/blogger-image--664586772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp-x9Dy3SbJZbKut8ZqQFbMDxyPun43cBKblup8EHVr0HFLl0sGc4UEo8s81TfDSIxxPFUpxfWnTMCrv880Gpe67pOLDsFqgw65XuTRZqFSPvOCZnTWYTfeTMWmuaQ0AnjGdp7yUTS5gj/s640/blogger-image--664586772.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>To make things worse for the French the British can now start to roll for reserves and they get one force on. Thus the British cavalry (light dragoons) finally join the fun.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvTTSJ68x5mH4sOwr8jwsM6VKAwAJiiPZJvJE5g_ZMwhqwXdcmlIPxEVfHOboZI-B8mpB7TFvFBaBOpvvHmTwyEg2ayfbat0w68SW7UI2WIOqFZerSAOGy1EU_nvikF9RYiNUy0CTpk_w/s640/blogger-image-1578986240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvTTSJ68x5mH4sOwr8jwsM6VKAwAJiiPZJvJE5g_ZMwhqwXdcmlIPxEVfHOboZI-B8mpB7TFvFBaBOpvvHmTwyEg2ayfbat0w68SW7UI2WIOqFZerSAOGy1EU_nvikF9RYiNUy0CTpk_w/s640/blogger-image-1578986240.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The whole battle has now pivoted 90 degrees</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaG2uKwD4adGBJqz074SvNWcA0J9ejAtquB4O5FLTiXtuur9oAUa5q_4pgKBrbxrTPTtldnBgEFUbdTc9zw9yAl8Ni0bXPId6lqet7-sJTkfb1IQfdSlhTg-LJsEi_5f1xFnubOqU8VjYq/s640/blogger-image-747933201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaG2uKwD4adGBJqz074SvNWcA0J9ejAtquB4O5FLTiXtuur9oAUa5q_4pgKBrbxrTPTtldnBgEFUbdTc9zw9yAl8Ni0bXPId6lqet7-sJTkfb1IQfdSlhTg-LJsEi_5f1xFnubOqU8VjYq/s640/blogger-image-747933201.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b><i>Turn 4</i></b></div><div>With the arrival of the British reserves the French task becomes much harder. To win they must secure more Victory points than the enemy has active forces on table. As the reserves arrive the number of victory points needed gets higher.</div><div><br></div><div>With just one Hanovarian battalion (now in square) holding the objective in the rough ground the French infantry position manoeuvre to get into position to assault.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf0ojvcb2_vWH8pvvG4vy-0alXrHSPNbsreoNTWTAwQrjUem0sju2A2MA7hDOTZTS2Cfk2BWQEEpoSEQQNbzkPihTLT9Q4GEyZqZKnAN1eWNbnkDRUeYkaATqRuXFjU8L7dzdBq3brfLC/s640/blogger-image-646217789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKf0ojvcb2_vWH8pvvG4vy-0alXrHSPNbsreoNTWTAwQrjUem0sju2A2MA7hDOTZTS2Cfk2BWQEEpoSEQQNbzkPihTLT9Q4GEyZqZKnAN1eWNbnkDRUeYkaATqRuXFjU8L7dzdBq3brfLC/s640/blogger-image-646217789.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>In reaction to the arrival of the larger British cavalry force the French Light cavalry must act.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjna8YU24VGix3vXUQwnxuOaH7rdk49O91jElM0eT2bTUh5uOQfeSZPqnR7kfRihlbWtk76BeJYLPis2kU5EmyBc6baLNv33sLF_bvswg5J28HJjuVrh1wFqsiCTDxZZJjvDzsz3EbS5CTN/s640/blogger-image--409894293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjna8YU24VGix3vXUQwnxuOaH7rdk49O91jElM0eT2bTUh5uOQfeSZPqnR7kfRihlbWtk76BeJYLPis2kU5EmyBc6baLNv33sLF_bvswg5J28HJjuVrh1wFqsiCTDxZZJjvDzsz3EbS5CTN/s640/blogger-image--409894293.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>But despite. advantages the French infantry fail to break the square and fall back.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88QcU6-CdNWOrbHQHvU1DNU6ItRlQ7koogmj2hTk6gWYMRs4za-jE8vqHZd6Xd9hAzuGnAZZh1IZ_lfrg6NiB49QseMH1PAY1GIls1kx9qIJQry4XrihwrrNBEMhbtEOOMUXEzeFb8Hf/s640/blogger-image--708784314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88QcU6-CdNWOrbHQHvU1DNU6ItRlQ7koogmj2hTk6gWYMRs4za-jE8vqHZd6Xd9hAzuGnAZZh1IZ_lfrg6NiB49QseMH1PAY1GIls1kx9qIJQry4XrihwrrNBEMhbtEOOMUXEzeFb8Hf/s640/blogger-image--708784314.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>The Lancers, having rested and recovered a base charge one of the British light dragoons and force them to retreat off table.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigij8SGq7PgIf5V7UBCRWG1pFpZ8OXSBubBs21sfprjekDVTExhrghWBhlzOTm5bzLLNQdqfYGYWomG3OHmae3tnrJo4hghhyShX7vHxesdhfgtCU0aEMvCVPGs-R1URKU5VNZSvh5DkSB/s640/blogger-image--913449096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigij8SGq7PgIf5V7UBCRWG1pFpZ8OXSBubBs21sfprjekDVTExhrghWBhlzOTm5bzLLNQdqfYGYWomG3OHmae3tnrJo4hghhyShX7vHxesdhfgtCU0aEMvCVPGs-R1URKU5VNZSvh5DkSB/s640/blogger-image--913449096.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The Cuirassier move up to support the Light Cavalry.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaGMchQnq6CDTo96HyqdBp3FwUsU5KA8bUURlOzixSJkOwY_XMvA_9i0k08ykRP0kdUbb64ytVfnAY0XuYEe2nPgwPgcbXqpN4tEXyhHTPgNck5MJ7IDG3iRg4YI-ImpyNvT5BUUURGfUZ/s640/blogger-image--1790087077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaGMchQnq6CDTo96HyqdBp3FwUsU5KA8bUURlOzixSJkOwY_XMvA_9i0k08ykRP0kdUbb64ytVfnAY0XuYEe2nPgwPgcbXqpN4tEXyhHTPgNck5MJ7IDG3iRg4YI-ImpyNvT5BUUURGfUZ/s640/blogger-image--1790087077.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The British come out of square as the French cavalry's attention is drawn elsewhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2U8-C85MSTGSan9IEdXwXhh4Kp76dSC0Y1kUzldXtlMm1J6MNBhfJKYsbKrJSaknFkQKRB6jUulZlVRMQsrj15E1W6ky1zEihK35bempm53USg5MMTdP8XP5pXGtcjNcJ85-NYS4R8T2a/s640/blogger-image-506785886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2U8-C85MSTGSan9IEdXwXhh4Kp76dSC0Y1kUzldXtlMm1J6MNBhfJKYsbKrJSaknFkQKRB6jUulZlVRMQsrj15E1W6ky1zEihK35bempm53USg5MMTdP8XP5pXGtcjNcJ85-NYS4R8T2a/s640/blogger-image-506785886.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And successfully bring on more reserves, the British Guard Dragoon Regiment and the Dutch infantry brigade (my British army is more Peninsular orientated so Spanish figures stand in for Dutch..Sorry!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnuSNmLZH6YgAFpH9K-DjQU0HZXVyaZPnsVuo14bDqw-DDd0OOFW4Xn_XK6ks_Aeq3OW3WSifn6AllPCY91iGV867UDJaGnFoPWbEGlKdJTBulcIXzD9SglTkzu8SuRo4J-eaij85dU2-/s640/blogger-image--680770269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnuSNmLZH6YgAFpH9K-DjQU0HZXVyaZPnsVuo14bDqw-DDd0OOFW4Xn_XK6ks_Aeq3OW3WSifn6AllPCY91iGV867UDJaGnFoPWbEGlKdJTBulcIXzD9SglTkzu8SuRo4J-eaij85dU2-/s640/blogger-image--680770269.jpg"></a></div></div>The French task is now even harder!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Turn 5</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Desperate now the remaining French infantry hurl themselves against the Hanovarians. They finally succeeed in destroying the Hanovarian unit holding the objective but are bloodily repulsed from assaulting them on the new French right flank. But capturing the objective gets another Victory Point.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzhzPcsTa-aILbyJ1z1vhAjY77rrKbsjKveYz6ND3YYpmAO0hssPM4BJnfsUiHVYQ-dburIZDi8BW7ZTsqBzTQgRFjZWrSPd565xxVrnYHuQ8JWG8xAuWJaK6Rbn558GIgEdfTkH5_QIe/s640/blogger-image-1582795231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzhzPcsTa-aILbyJ1z1vhAjY77rrKbsjKveYz6ND3YYpmAO0hssPM4BJnfsUiHVYQ-dburIZDi8BW7ZTsqBzTQgRFjZWrSPd565xxVrnYHuQ8JWG8xAuWJaK6Rbn558GIgEdfTkH5_QIe/s640/blogger-image-1582795231.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Cuirassiers move up to take over from the French Light Cavalry but the position now looks bleak for a French victory.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Hanovarians attempt to take back the objective.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkvrOk3x7ptaOEC4lTOQz0QgNdVHVnEAhgq4448MKGDeXZ9N8ZByxi-feA06hSnPH-tI4Ph3yowduqT_JYpOayVMEEE_vcX-KDB9BdeYA0cQs8JFCGwA5zb5hjdkwwjkbozjB6QitEGRs/s640/blogger-image--565027358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkvrOk3x7ptaOEC4lTOQz0QgNdVHVnEAhgq4448MKGDeXZ9N8ZByxi-feA06hSnPH-tI4Ph3yowduqT_JYpOayVMEEE_vcX-KDB9BdeYA0cQs8JFCGwA5zb5hjdkwwjkbozjB6QitEGRs/s640/blogger-image--565027358.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>But wait!!!! </b>We suddenly remember that the Hanovarians (like the British infantry) are Line drilled and cannot charge when in column!!!! So they return to thier positions and have to glower menacingly at the French instead!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tzg3uoAAlT84lmhr6xlNc5vLjiE4fLQM7aupecylQEmGREJMY2bM0cP_XRsqSc9keI_426yfz4yGycmEVKYDJboPZG1ASgVU_a2IiLcGBdUopux71NpLEuz6X57lZX0hsBJ5ooO0oTRP/s640/blogger-image-353248496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tzg3uoAAlT84lmhr6xlNc5vLjiE4fLQM7aupecylQEmGREJMY2bM0cP_XRsqSc9keI_426yfz4yGycmEVKYDJboPZG1ASgVU_a2IiLcGBdUopux71NpLEuz6X57lZX0hsBJ5ooO0oTRP/s640/blogger-image-353248496.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The British Light Cavalry retire from the threat of the Cuirassiers and look to consolidate their position. In this scenario there are no draws so no matter how many Victory points the attacker gets, if it's not enough to break the defenders army then the defenders win, they just have to hold on one more turn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOj6KEA1XRgKmXpXjhx3T_uSRbbiIrsdb-wFhPNZZhi1RjEJnnBQ31j_aekVScuT0pjA5Ncxa5feuOsvS79bV_w09cQwPzp0U34pwwCH56V9ri9uDrgWGSx60rFc9dhg-Tjo6oNvzqRBDw/s640/blogger-image-1399940155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOj6KEA1XRgKmXpXjhx3T_uSRbbiIrsdb-wFhPNZZhi1RjEJnnBQ31j_aekVScuT0pjA5Ncxa5feuOsvS79bV_w09cQwPzp0U34pwwCH56V9ri9uDrgWGSx60rFc9dhg-Tjo6oNvzqRBDw/s640/blogger-image-1399940155.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But can you spot the allies mistake??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Turn 6 .... Last turn!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's make or break time for the French. Having secured 3 Victory Points a further two more were needed, as the British still 5 forces on table, and just one turn in which to do it! A very tough ask.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Time for the French Heavy Cavalry to step up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In retiring the British Light cavalry out of danger the Dutch were now in view of the Cuirassiers and they were still in line. There is much debate amongst Napoleon at War players as to wether the rules have got the Cavalry v Infantry mechanic right. For me it has and here is why.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One Cuirassier regiment launches itself at the Dutch infantry. The infantry has essentially 2 options, it can try and form a square or shoot at the cavalry. To form square the infantry must pass an unfavourable discipline test, in other words it must pass the test twice (average disciplined infantry need to roll a 4 to pass). As the odds are not brilliant many people opt to shoot instead. Simply by shooting the Cavalry must now pass an élan test to charge home and if they suffer casualties that test becomes unfavorable. These options have meant that many players feel the mechanic is broken because it should be easier for infantry to form square or easier for cavalry to charge a line. Many players prefer to stand in line and don't think about forming square at all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The thing to remember is the time to form square was in the previous movement phase, not to wait for the cavalry to be hurtling towards you. Thus to form a square in such circumstances should be difficult. Cavalry on the other hand would think twice before charging infantry in line frontally. They preferred to attack infantry in the flank or rear so as to avoid getting shot at. So having to pass an élan test to charge home is very reasonable. The thing to remember is once the cavalry actually makes contact, the infantry is usually anhilated unless it's in square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So the Cuirassiers hurl themselves at the Dutch and the Dutch opt to shoot at the cavalry. They fail to get a hit and the brave Cuirassiers pass their élan test and destroy the infantry. Successful cavalry get a breakthrough charge and so they smash into the infantry behind the first and wipe out the second battalion. In one quick action the Dutch brigade is destroyed and another Victory point is won :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3f8eScdAHZaeh634uSOALILocnVsrA0JsH1rXWi3xXioCkS6lUZvLXsgxCE8xaPLKF2fTKqW5nJhXgCi1JM4h7jGxCc2d7S3mKZt18xdup02m1QReHCe5CE9O6ICfo5QUyvVvkUsWIaX/s640/blogger-image-553010067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3f8eScdAHZaeh634uSOALILocnVsrA0JsH1rXWi3xXioCkS6lUZvLXsgxCE8xaPLKF2fTKqW5nJhXgCi1JM4h7jGxCc2d7S3mKZt18xdup02m1QReHCe5CE9O6ICfo5QUyvVvkUsWIaX/s640/blogger-image-553010067.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The second Cuirassier regiment desperately charges the Hanovarian infantry (also in Line). This time it takes a casualty in the shooting as it charges home and so must pass an unfavourable élan test. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A 5 and a 3 are rolled!!! At first we thought they had failed to charge home but then realised that as the Cuirassiers are 'Brave' they need 3's to pass and so the élan tests are passed. Again once in melee the Cavalry simply obliterate the infantry and breakthrough on to the British Guard Cavalry to try and win the game.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmoO7wHSYOJCDefcFjbqxcss4lUq7zivBCQNfCN3bQhuA1hwRyCF7hM575Ogs234IO6Wso5TBHy4nqSXpF2TlMDB6ss-griRDKoKHuKWQJUbzazDK57eIDO56tApMrMkBwOokpK3jjVFG/s640/blogger-image--1014441787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmoO7wHSYOJCDefcFjbqxcss4lUq7zivBCQNfCN3bQhuA1hwRyCF7hM575Ogs234IO6Wso5TBHy4nqSXpF2TlMDB6ss-griRDKoKHuKWQJUbzazDK57eIDO56tApMrMkBwOokpK3jjVFG/s640/blogger-image--1014441787.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But exhausted by their charge on the infantry the Cuirassiers fail to break the Guard cavalry and are themselves destroyed by the fearsome British Guards<font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnJXbTzqJohTJ1zaMpVnw4_BZbTmsmATjj-PxZWGbqrXntbK_7VGYVYdbsNiF33nX8wQCc7yWYQuLrKIGAps3jngtsVGp9A4Ud6ub98Y3MJaeVFMoc_0MmBUzlEL5wozQM5WDSQ0Gwd-w/s640/blogger-image--854812307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnJXbTzqJohTJ1zaMpVnw4_BZbTmsmATjj-PxZWGbqrXntbK_7VGYVYdbsNiF33nX8wQCc7yWYQuLrKIGAps3jngtsVGp9A4Ud6ub98Y3MJaeVFMoc_0MmBUzlEL5wozQM5WDSQ0Gwd-w/s640/blogger-image--854812307.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">The Cuirassiers fail in their death or glory attempt to win the game but there is one more chance to win the game. In destroying the Hanovarian battalion their whole brigade was wavering. A desperate charge from the French infantry could win the day ...........and.................. <b>VICTORY!!!!!!!!</b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mrnvEc7H7W3SPxI9tYCPz-8Q4Ha9osI8lUceDPNB01uK8Gf61xkTuMz9PU6Mwr2H0ZuxIW410XZtGTVETBtEnxxjeQi5kDAv_mQdUdv5lWzWe07pM29t-lWc-gqCd9389gPH87S9vVKR/s640/blogger-image-126013795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mrnvEc7H7W3SPxI9tYCPz-8Q4Ha9osI8lUceDPNB01uK8Gf61xkTuMz9PU6Mwr2H0ZuxIW410XZtGTVETBtEnxxjeQi5kDAv_mQdUdv5lWzWe07pM29t-lWc-gqCd9389gPH87S9vVKR/s640/blogger-image-126013795.jpg"></a></div> </b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">The French infantry destroys the Hanovarian battalion gaining the last victory point!!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">In Napoleon at War you assess victory conditions at the start of each players turn and so the British with only their Guard cavalry regiment, 2 Light Cavalry regiments and an artillery battery quit the field.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">The British had won 2 Victory points in routing the One of the French infantry brigades and beating the Cuirassiers. In totalling up glory points (the final score) the British got 9 glory points.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">The French in gaining 5 victory points earns 30 glory points.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">You would only bother with glory points if in a tournament.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><i>Conclusion</i></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><i><br></i></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">This was a very hard fought victory for the French. The British are very difficult opponents and it is notoriously difficult to attack. This scenario perhaps gives the attacker some advantage as they can start the battle with all non reserve forces on the table whilst the defender can only start with half their forces on table. We both thoroughly enjoyed the game and the fact that it went to the last throw of the last turn meant the drama levels were extremely high. Great stuff :-)</font></div></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-61607799090485323142013-10-21T23:17:00.001+01:002013-10-21T23:17:05.350+01:00Leipzig. A commemorative gameLast Saturday (19th October) a (small) group of us got together to commemorate the 200th anniversary of The Battle of the Nations aka The Battle of Leipzig. I'd known I wanted to commemorate the battle for some time. Last year I regretted not doing a commemorative Borodino game but seeing as none of us had a Russian army it would have proved a difficult task!<div><br></div><div>I also have to say that seeing the General de Brigade demo game of Aspern Essling at Salute in 2012 proved to be a real inspiration http://generaldebrigade.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/aspern-essling-salute-game.html</div><div><br></div><div>I really wanted to put on a big game that would get all our relevant figures on the table and be a visual spectacle.<br><div><br></div><div>So this year I was determined to do a Leipzig game. Between us we had a sizeable French army and I had a good size Austrian army to which I've been adding units all year. <div><br></div><div>Over summer I realised we needed to capture the multi national feel of the game so I started to collect and paint a Prussian army for the game and one of our group decided to start painting up some Russians. The last few months has seen a lot of painting and terrain making. Working to a deadline can be frustrating but very worth it in the end.</div><div><br></div><div>For the actual game I realised recreating the whole 4 day battle was never going to happen due to the scale. I also felt focusing on one part of the battle e.g Mockern would be difficult as our figure collection didn't really fit any historical OOB. So instead I went for a fictional scenario designed to capture the essence of the whole battle. 4 days were condensed into one afternoon.</div></div><div><br></div><div>The rules we used were Napoleon at War (our favourite rule set) and the table size was 12'x 5'.</div><div><br></div><div>The battlefield from the French side.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPU1SKCwnAKd1oMNZY8AVlLGljO1krkoEhdqnJANMQ_XeVemQ43IdwZXhjr3xJg_Urlj7AtRUKTnXpYvDTgYR9vHBQYFzrBcrksMZCJv7uJDPaFKbzH68vt-EWRCd0xgghUWJIyjljMzJ/s640/blogger-image--266558001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPU1SKCwnAKd1oMNZY8AVlLGljO1krkoEhdqnJANMQ_XeVemQ43IdwZXhjr3xJg_Urlj7AtRUKTnXpYvDTgYR9vHBQYFzrBcrksMZCJv7uJDPaFKbzH68vt-EWRCd0xgghUWJIyjljMzJ/s640/blogger-image--266558001.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The historical battle was characterised by a lot fighting over villages so our battlefield had a village on each flank and one in the center.</div><div><br></div><div>Village on the French Left.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSSD8sp2HnNbjAXg1QtNt7vjTjrzd_P-XUHUpYJQLPIpElBMmCzo7wdxiMEnszI6lRk3Wn89a__dgKe1PT5NX8EJRpucEuOLHDGT1-xEcll3zS6IGh0OAeRfe_NBaOc3r7qRjQshSU7VI/s640/blogger-image-153910096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSSD8sp2HnNbjAXg1QtNt7vjTjrzd_P-XUHUpYJQLPIpElBMmCzo7wdxiMEnszI6lRk3Wn89a__dgKe1PT5NX8EJRpucEuOLHDGT1-xEcll3zS6IGh0OAeRfe_NBaOc3r7qRjQshSU7VI/s640/blogger-image-153910096.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Village in the center (the redoubt was removed before play)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvKHXJjDD4slSOrX2GfekInskmAw-y88d3JHgUkFJU2g3zv1uNpyJsQeo8NfMz0NUia1Gr-MhjdtQ_9QMIRwSkjVK59CArcYllfhRWVU-rWiefqoJOrI063XIXCEcvykgweZJZUOkuXkt/s640/blogger-image--926923670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvKHXJjDD4slSOrX2GfekInskmAw-y88d3JHgUkFJU2g3zv1uNpyJsQeo8NfMz0NUia1Gr-MhjdtQ_9QMIRwSkjVK59CArcYllfhRWVU-rWiefqoJOrI063XIXCEcvykgweZJZUOkuXkt/s640/blogger-image--926923670.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Village on the French Right.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ScGajQL6QA53eWJwlmyi-Eo34cwAaWeXysNQib29t_0S1yl2SXz6_vXuM9oSWATNR2txwQQR7GfC_y0luhTRjiP5DnwXQlniV4BgrQXZfPcYaJYOm9ILtTK1yM3cfzDvyPxnxEV4qP0T/s640/blogger-image-801709045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ScGajQL6QA53eWJwlmyi-Eo34cwAaWeXysNQib29t_0S1yl2SXz6_vXuM9oSWATNR2txwQQR7GfC_y0luhTRjiP5DnwXQlniV4BgrQXZfPcYaJYOm9ILtTK1yM3cfzDvyPxnxEV4qP0T/s640/blogger-image-801709045.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">On initial set up the French player was given a 3500pt force to deploy first but was told he was to attack the enemy. He was told he was facing Austrians and that he out pointed his opponent. This was to encourage him to attack. The purpose of this was to recreate Napoleons initial optimism on the 16th where he planned to attack the Allied army of Bohemia to the South.</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>The Allied commander was given a force of 2300 points. He was to deploy after the French and was also told to attack but importantly he was also told a sizeable combined Prussian and Russian force was going to arrive on a flank very soon. This was to represent the aggressive stance of the allies and the fact that the arrival of Bluchers Army of Silesia (battle of Mockern) came as a shock to Napoloeon and blunted his hopes of victory.</div><div>The timing of the arrival of reinforcements was supposed recreate the feeling that the French had over the course of the battle ie after initial hopes of victory the French gradually fight a more desperate battle until they need to withdraw.</div><div><br></div><div>Austrian initial deployment (Sorry pic is a bit fuzzy). Austrians are on the left.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tB4lug5coYLjWbLKWBnrw8S5uRhs90W5U8nYfs55dDbmaSD03_7sdi8BAhBU7HE6a1X-vupsDFAvU5BWOfUoEAgotAn_ZPFS3q4F0sMWHms30G7PUOMG1TZsbvUjw4_z5jAPP1Kj9sUA/s640/blogger-image-59804715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tB4lug5coYLjWbLKWBnrw8S5uRhs90W5U8nYfs55dDbmaSD03_7sdi8BAhBU7HE6a1X-vupsDFAvU5BWOfUoEAgotAn_ZPFS3q4F0sMWHms30G7PUOMG1TZsbvUjw4_z5jAPP1Kj9sUA/s640/blogger-image-59804715.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The French opted to occupy each village and as such ended up spreading themselves a bit thin.</div><div><br></div><div><b><i>TURN 1</i></b></div><div><b><i><br></i></b></div><div>The allies started very aggressively and launched themselves at the villages on each flank. In Napoleon at War it pays to get stuck in!</div><div><br></div><div>Two Austrian infantry brigades envelope the Poles holding the village on the French left.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHwkGUFUUBbTWQiqMFvGJ0QUZHE_aL5gTjL4WwKqC_322Cgz5GKCvljKvt71_XpM4aY80TlMYwTKvRRu5d1LTpwWIZnmJz27qoanqmp1fAQ3MAITi2jgBLLE0i2BQwTRttpDEA2PyhslW/s640/blogger-image--1401861215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHwkGUFUUBbTWQiqMFvGJ0QUZHE_aL5gTjL4WwKqC_322Cgz5GKCvljKvt71_XpM4aY80TlMYwTKvRRu5d1LTpwWIZnmJz27qoanqmp1fAQ3MAITi2jgBLLE0i2BQwTRttpDEA2PyhslW/s640/blogger-image--1401861215.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The Austrian Light Brigade launches itself at the village on the French Right and forces out some French conscripts from the first building.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJt_Y0DsMu5s915sjRP6eaj2eGnlb45UZ-fTu0qBeLjo4iB4mkMX_rQVDvfqmBZlDoKr5pICOoebApQoKoRge8DZZPApBhIHOSIQJRyaT6m8_I53AXnbX-bVuxFMHE8oN9geGbfHPnnqj/s640/blogger-image--1169333879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJt_Y0DsMu5s915sjRP6eaj2eGnlb45UZ-fTu0qBeLjo4iB4mkMX_rQVDvfqmBZlDoKr5pICOoebApQoKoRge8DZZPApBhIHOSIQJRyaT6m8_I53AXnbX-bVuxFMHE8oN9geGbfHPnnqj/s640/blogger-image--1169333879.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The French have to react but as they deployed first it takes time.</div><div><br></div><div><b><i>TURN 2</i></b></div><div><b><i><br></i></b></div><div>The Austrians, heavily outnumbering the Poles, quickly force their way into the village on the French left.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodrefK4PqNZ6palyOryNevlAbhreoZna869N-nDb-OwTkgNA7FKq8Nr1JLYDx-Npd8QZ6BzQasP5szhkGYd95kOJeit2By6HLjmmx49LfsVNIWHdxsLITrIzH9m934O3FxBfPO53Sk6fC/s640/blogger-image--1191368636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodrefK4PqNZ6palyOryNevlAbhreoZna869N-nDb-OwTkgNA7FKq8Nr1JLYDx-Npd8QZ6BzQasP5szhkGYd95kOJeit2By6HLjmmx49LfsVNIWHdxsLITrIzH9m934O3FxBfPO53Sk6fC/s640/blogger-image--1191368636.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The French realise they are in trouble and have to react to the Austrian aggression.</div><div><br></div><div><b><i>TURN 3</i></b></div><div><b><i><br></i></b></div><div>After a suitably themed lunch of German Bratwurst sausages in French bread (plus French mustard!) the game continued.</div><div><b><i><br></i></b></div><div>The Prussians (2550pts) arrive in force on the French right flank.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzoJAuEBccgIG4zceNf0Ntg_wPKSv3rEsnD5BSidj1bmDRQC8tZSknfEzPeL1MYQ2c9PHHdGFOU9hwk2kbM3CdrSMqM1lmEmstGCOXcbI_xv0Qj6QRvG_ndb0mBtoeHNN4FGufSnh7OSk/s640/blogger-image--1960991355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzoJAuEBccgIG4zceNf0Ntg_wPKSv3rEsnD5BSidj1bmDRQC8tZSknfEzPeL1MYQ2c9PHHdGFOU9hwk2kbM3CdrSMqM1lmEmstGCOXcbI_xv0Qj6QRvG_ndb0mBtoeHNN4FGufSnh7OSk/s640/blogger-image--1960991355.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The Austrian Light brigade fail to make further in roads into the village.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKd5CYPTX6xcNrjhqsPr7ecFHrF3UpZVgoKEb8MU0mLBl8GRSKyLfCDF4dmrW3oWdlUZp4nWmjxis2vA-dcxEd_e0P8kfTmreEfevVxarug8aY13v_Aijg6ofvi0G0SFgWw0mOCm1Vk9Z/s640/blogger-image--1270859331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKd5CYPTX6xcNrjhqsPr7ecFHrF3UpZVgoKEb8MU0mLBl8GRSKyLfCDF4dmrW3oWdlUZp4nWmjxis2vA-dcxEd_e0P8kfTmreEfevVxarug8aY13v_Aijg6ofvi0G0SFgWw0mOCm1Vk9Z/s640/blogger-image--1270859331.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTqhX1vzDrMDpfnFFUwIsb9PKtg5zhE6J6n78K8O0sYyxbk1p1MFuDddyaCWuMzCvmPvhQ_wYU4_lUH-Ee3c6pYmLtwaTd5aGzcGLSMj6ql1KBXuXo-yRWxfVPliXhBSYRybh-qTgFAXo/s640/blogger-image--295301416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTqhX1vzDrMDpfnFFUwIsb9PKtg5zhE6J6n78K8O0sYyxbk1p1MFuDddyaCWuMzCvmPvhQ_wYU4_lUH-Ee3c6pYmLtwaTd5aGzcGLSMj6ql1KBXuXo-yRWxfVPliXhBSYRybh-qTgFAXo/s640/blogger-image--295301416.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The French also recieve some much needed reserves (4360pts altogether!) and begin to advance in the center </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3N3ZkaDOZicqebrsLo5Svw-GAXeKfuDxOj6VyhzVNYJiIxqhXBm6m7rLJTFXa4FxsMgp8yNY_k3L-J8tmGygU1pQHJdzxgJbzVzFg1gdwcbu2R3reWg-07B9rfRnWwTlAarH1SlOmF4vm/s640/blogger-image-1885205695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3N3ZkaDOZicqebrsLo5Svw-GAXeKfuDxOj6VyhzVNYJiIxqhXBm6m7rLJTFXa4FxsMgp8yNY_k3L-J8tmGygU1pQHJdzxgJbzVzFg1gdwcbu2R3reWg-07B9rfRnWwTlAarH1SlOmF4vm/s640/blogger-image-1885205695.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGa5SN-OUmvRGa_ydABHuJeEAU3NX0Jmb1hmcmn8vVY0g8RQF0wgJSubiyP4RkImbiFni0NKBASiMGw2eiAAxh5RUc9hCat3osdaYTQTPcqz5JMxvxQR-uIJGxnxYvWpnXUCSyxPo46dq/s640/blogger-image-1410227338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGa5SN-OUmvRGa_ydABHuJeEAU3NX0Jmb1hmcmn8vVY0g8RQF0wgJSubiyP4RkImbiFni0NKBASiMGw2eiAAxh5RUc9hCat3osdaYTQTPcqz5JMxvxQR-uIJGxnxYvWpnXUCSyxPo46dq/s640/blogger-image-1410227338.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>but they fully retreat from their left flank and wait for the <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">reserves to catch up.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_pP_P0GjIeWLensb8dr3Q0lw0ii5Eqe3ornzJUF94EFq-j7gcr6QY165jFM_A2EOm32TA3d8uoia1b89kVbnuDuFxrqXfXMxhhNociVsb4-ogqZ8KUIQjr19T9CSkDxqZLAOEQHS4ZDG/s640/blogger-image--1192857006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_pP_P0GjIeWLensb8dr3Q0lw0ii5Eqe3ornzJUF94EFq-j7gcr6QY165jFM_A2EOm32TA3d8uoia1b89kVbnuDuFxrqXfXMxhhNociVsb4-ogqZ8KUIQjr19T9CSkDxqZLAOEQHS4ZDG/s640/blogger-image--1192857006.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><b><i>TURN 4</i></b></div><div><b><i><br></i></b></div><div>The Russians arrive but they merely end up adding to the growing congestion as the French retain hold of the village on their right.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEB1qes5FM-12c3O04U-KR9Qs4GqOItGLoZQt5VSyjf87awtbPtww2y9p-2PjV5VZ3zQICxWF9yzcWLDBp_I7y7HceVbI4lmGKQn9dzSLUkpYJ0vhaD0UrKaFJJdDbB0yFs-0QCET0XdKb/s640/blogger-image--166126197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvnRu9Cvzw0lHIpqD7enheFb7aoqVIvuxRreCwSos0hqhCRWXo0-9Sj-m2RfjyerMlgSx1kY3b-DcLfQ5NEqLO77ycOuyRIHKRzE-6T8AUU8TUttHrAfDdCnj5YIht-PoLUFqFwWRcO63/s640/blogger-image--38140051.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>CONCLUSION </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The original game was supposed to be played with 3 people on each side, as such the game was supposed to move a bit quicker and I'd hoped to get approximately 12 -18 turns in the time we had ( approx 6-7 hours). But getting a group of wargamers to be in one place at one time proved harder than herding cats! In reality only 4 players could make it with me as umpire, and two of those players had to leave early (one after half an hour!) so it fast became clear some adjusting had to be done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With so many figures to move, each turn went very slowly and so we just decided to take it easy and enjoy the spectacle. With the forces available it could have been a total blood bath but both players were very conservative. The task of marshalling such a large force proved challenging for both players and ultimately led to a failure to coordinate a decisive action. Despite this we all had a very enjoyable day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The two opponents happily called the game a draw as each owned 1 village and the third was contested. They both shook hands as comrades in arms....not!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAjKVIiSfHFNWUDi8VAyKfuLitYaNe0JvBMEwwQnjKocAse2DVefXpTgEtt6uq5qWHFqrg1kjj_9q2DCrbo8-PRmoscdFA3zkXX3K0gRPm6MnJcoS9bYFSjAfx_mLQ11vXH7_j2hM0UET/s640/blogger-image--2030955153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAjKVIiSfHFNWUDi8VAyKfuLitYaNe0JvBMEwwQnjKocAse2DVefXpTgEtt6uq5qWHFqrg1kjj_9q2DCrbo8-PRmoscdFA3zkXX3K0gRPm6MnJcoS9bYFSjAfx_mLQ11vXH7_j2hM0UET/s640/blogger-image--2030955153.jpg"></a></div>Schwarzenberg on the left, Napoleon on the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-34186873934989945782013-10-20T21:55:00.001+01:002013-10-20T21:55:42.877+01:00Some PrussiansThought I'd show some photos of some figures. I painted these Prussians for the Leipzig game we had yesterday (AAR to come soon). I was just putting the figures away and thought I'd take some pics to show a couple of figure manufacturers. Forgive the poor photo quality. It's something I'll have to work on.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiVOtCUlhH9JedeOX8tFU6DvhPbvnrVfv2xnwipmNiP0giGbdf7GFBC2jhA412o8sCde4zi0z4SYhpHiwhlERz4BRFSPcKKEKN-GqolGBOMrIliaWFsJdLDDPrvuc-LxEAKh_4ptMCbWJ/s640/blogger-image-276703670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiVOtCUlhH9JedeOX8tFU6DvhPbvnrVfv2xnwipmNiP0giGbdf7GFBC2jhA412o8sCde4zi0z4SYhpHiwhlERz4BRFSPcKKEKN-GqolGBOMrIliaWFsJdLDDPrvuc-LxEAKh_4ptMCbWJ/s640/blogger-image-276703670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiVOtCUlhH9JedeOX8tFU6DvhPbvnrVfv2xnwipmNiP0giGbdf7GFBC2jhA412o8sCde4zi0z4SYhpHiwhlERz4BRFSPcKKEKN-GqolGBOMrIliaWFsJdLDDPrvuc-LxEAKh_4ptMCbWJ/s640/blogger-image-276703670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiVOtCUlhH9JedeOX8tFU6DvhPbvnrVfv2xnwipmNiP0giGbdf7GFBC2jhA412o8sCde4zi0z4SYhpHiwhlERz4BRFSPcKKEKN-GqolGBOMrIliaWFsJdLDDPrvuc-LxEAKh_4ptMCbWJ/s640/blogger-image-276703670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tV0VYb4LLqT8kyjBo4AgZcBsttL6jHdUbxqhjzrlwwUQAWRxn_OF2fm-__H5X2IE6lZYzIZ2yDCR9vsb2PF7ctVIgVZReL_70VmtWFN1hve0LMqNfvm3tpM1RrJgBpYji405kyKu7mCO/s640/blogger-image-370715381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tV0VYb4LLqT8kyjBo4AgZcBsttL6jHdUbxqhjzrlwwUQAWRxn_OF2fm-__H5X2IE6lZYzIZ2yDCR9vsb2PF7ctVIgVZReL_70VmtWFN1hve0LMqNfvm3tpM1RrJgBpYji405kyKu7mCO/s640/blogger-image-370715381.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Here are some Napoleon at War figures. They are nice figures and easy to paint. It's also nice to buy a whole brigade in one box as there is no figure wastage. The only problem is they are big. A lot of my collection is made of 18mm figures, ABs, Blue Moon etc. But these are bigger than those.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQYVzPosF8Cq0hAZbeg9Yd8oRoU6Q3TfmL6NifvXELOUtKdeH5IYJmblf0E4v4yrIceyVji25g7YSxBtx5zlkYJ9I7-JMu1h0za2UGFHxTdRlJSCBh7jP45Xnyy0jqDJLfph16TxDNFHg/s640/blogger-image-51194093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQYVzPosF8Cq0hAZbeg9Yd8oRoU6Q3TfmL6NifvXELOUtKdeH5IYJmblf0E4v4yrIceyVji25g7YSxBtx5zlkYJ9I7-JMu1h0za2UGFHxTdRlJSCBh7jP45Xnyy0jqDJLfph16TxDNFHg/s640/blogger-image-51194093.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are some Blue Moon figures with Essex figures out front as the skirmishers. Again, lovely figures and really easy to paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XZwyoU0Q3EIU6DRaH-ZWSziUxLc1_hIINhCkUeZGKCAlax7he_9A5fRqEw1M3kOWTjJtMfVit-Ake1X7bckNi9JOzwZHUcqlAoke6BiicOwv940IexhNpjIpCU1a7zXWO0Zz8_RfQ_x7/s640/blogger-image-2146569759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XZwyoU0Q3EIU6DRaH-ZWSziUxLc1_hIINhCkUeZGKCAlax7he_9A5fRqEw1M3kOWTjJtMfVit-Ake1X7bckNi9JOzwZHUcqlAoke6BiicOwv940IexhNpjIpCU1a7zXWO0Zz8_RfQ_x7/s640/blogger-image-2146569759.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Here is a base of Napoleon at War figures next to a base of Blue moon. You can clearly see the size difference.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I won't say one is better than the other as they are both nice figure makes. The problem is I'd started collecting figures long before Napoleon at War (N@W) started releasing figures so most of my collection looks small next to them. If I was starting from scratch I'd certainly consider the N@W figures but i do like to use a range of manufacturers so I'm not sure I will get many more N@W figures. It's a shame though.</div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-62767106961857154532013-10-20T20:12:00.001+01:002013-10-20T20:12:14.830+01:00A bit of background blurb...I thought I'd give a bit more background to my wargaming. I'm pretty much interested in all periods of history but my favourite periods are the rather broad Horse and Musket era and WW2. I have collected a lot of figures over the years including Seven Years war in 6mm and 15mm, Great Northern War in 6mm, War of the Spanish Succession in 10mm, Napoleonics in 6mm and 15mm and I have a few Franco Prussian war in 10mm. Added to that I have also started to collect WW2 in 15mm for FoW.<div><br></div><div>If time allowed I would love to play all the wars covered in my favourite periods but a young family and work has meant I now have to focus my wargaming attention. So for the last couple of years I have concentrated on the Napoleonic period and have played a bit of WW2, something I think we'll be doing a it more of in the future.</div><div><br></div><div>I play occasionally at the local wargames club but more usually I play either at my place or a friends house. I have 3 friends I play with on a regular basis but know a lot more people who occasionally join us for games. I think I'm quite lucky in that I usually get to have at least one game a week, often two. </div><div><br></div><div>As for rules, I've played a very large number. I was a bit of a rules junky, often buying a set just to check out their mechanics. In this day and age rule sets have become a lot more polished, usually full of great eye candy and production values are very high. Inevitably this means the cost of new rule sets has rocketed and so it's pretty hard to justify the purchase of a set just in case they have a good mechanic. That said, I still buy many of the bigger rule sets and the advent of PDF purchasing means I still buy rules on impulse.</div><div><br></div><div>This rules obsession proved to be a real headache for my gaming friends as just as they started to get the hang of a rule system I'd want to try something else. After sometime I realised we had to settle on a rule set and stick with it. As a result I went for Black Powder. That's because it pretty much covered the whole period I loved and we played it a lot. The trouble is I started to find all the games a bit samey despite using a variety of house rules and various amendments for each period. We started playing a lot of Napoleonics as my collection of 15mm Nap's grew and once again I decided to try something else. Lasalle had just been released and I am a big fan of Sam Mustafas rules (I love Might and Reason and Maurice). After a number of games I felt I'd found the right rule set and I probably would have settled for them if I hadn't of stumbled across just one more rule set, Napoleon at War </div><div>( http://www.manatwar.es ). I<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> thought we may as well give them a go before making a final decision and after a couple of games I was totally hooked on this ruleset. M</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">y fellow gamers</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> took a little convincing at first but now everyone is into it. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WY9GXn3rx6H7NZwicbpHYu8Dca5QERLd2xmTAS_LF_VorK91hE0lTEtB3mDG7-SdcuQ3x4rEjjdh0QPrYuDTuQ6duSkYZ6PjgOsnhGCuunYJ-pMLuOQqfa18eVlYiS9Ncx9KHL2YlBZJ/s640/blogger-image--1112176912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WY9GXn3rx6H7NZwicbpHYu8Dca5QERLd2xmTAS_LF_VorK91hE0lTEtB3mDG7-SdcuQ3x4rEjjdh0QPrYuDTuQ6duSkYZ6PjgOsnhGCuunYJ-pMLuOQqfa18eVlYiS9Ncx9KHL2YlBZJ/s640/blogger-image--1112176912.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">In my view a wargamer requires a balance of two key aspects, the first is simulation of the period, how well the rules represent a battle. The second is the game, how good a competitive game it is. Wargamers often want more of one aspect than the other. Many like hardcore simulations whilst other want to push their figures around and just have a good game. Just how much is the right amount of simulation v game differs from gamer to gamer and therefore rule set to rule set. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The other key thing for me was time. Our game time is mostly restricted to gaming sessions of three to four hours. That means with set up and clear up time a game has to be pretty fast play if we want to complete it. Many rule sets I tried were excellent with the right simulation/ game balance but just took too long to play. General de Brigade is a great example of an excellent rule system I simply don't have time to play. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">That's why Napoleon at War has become my rule set of choice for Divisional size Napoleonic games. It's a pick up and play system based on army lists and set scenarios. But the real thing is that for me it has the right balance between simulation and game for the game time allowed. The rules feel very Napoleonic and fit nicely with how my imagination, after much reading, sees a Napoleonic battle. Yet the mechanics are simple and quick delivering a fast game. For pick up games you can dice for a scenario, roll for terrain and away you go. It's certainly not for every one but it's a real winner for me.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I'm still on the look out for a good Grand tactical Napoleonic game. I have many rule sets but haven't had time to really try them out as most of my time has been trying to master Napoleon at War. I think soon I'm going to pay a lot more attention to Grand tactical games. Like many I'm eagerly waiting for Sam Mustafas "Blucher" to ride in!</font></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The other game I'm beginning to play more of is Flames of War. I know it divides the community but as a pick up and play system it delivers a great game. WW2 has never been my main interest and as such I don't do any background reading hence I'm willing to not let some aspects of the system get to me. My friends are much more heavily into WW2 than I am and so that's why I play. We also like "I ain't been shot mum", "battle group Kursk", and are just starting to play "Chain of Command." </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Well I've waffled on far too long. Hopefully from here on in the posts will be full of AARs, photos and more exciting stuff than this post ;-)</span></div>tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899139286717017463.post-59174852384322596182013-10-19T22:48:00.002+01:002013-10-19T22:48:45.335+01:00And we're off...Hello all. I thought I'd start this blog as, like many wargamers these days, I fancied writing battle reports of the games I and my friends play as well as discussing various aspects of the hobby. I hope I'll keep the blog up to date but as a fairly busy individual I can't promise anything.tzen67http://www.blogger.com/profile/14061128710914424341noreply@blogger.com0