It was a big Sunday game with 9 players. Peter brought his massive 100-day Napoleonic collection and the game was played with Volour and Fortitude rules.
UMPIRING: Peter Mearns, Mike Evans
1. Forces.
2. The game.
During the battle, the United Kingdom and their Allies fought against the French army led by Napoleon. Michael, Campbell, Alexander, and Peter started the battle on the French side, while I remained in reserves, waiting for an opportunity to join the fight. However, the British forces quickly seized control of all objectives, including two farms located in the middle of the battlefield. Michael initiated a flanking manoeuvre, which created a gap in the French lines, allowing my troops to join the battle.
Firstly, my Infantry Brigade was assigned to take positions in front of the farm that was occupied by Gordon's troops. However, we came under heavy fire from the British guns, and I had to withdraw to rally my troops. Later, I received the Heavy Cavalry Brigade, which seemed to be a game changer. The Cuirassiers caused panic among the British lines, and some of them had to form squares to prevent the flanking attack from my heavy cavalrymen. However, what initially seemed like a wise decision turned out to be a wrong one...
The French attack on our centre was led by Campbell and Alexander. They encountered the strongest resistance from the British troops, resulting in the largest number of casualties. Consequently, the Old Guard had to be deployed for assistance, which proved to be very effective as they were able to capture the first farm. The British troops were forced to retreat, especially after their left flank completely collapsed. The French Light cavalry brigade managed to outflank the British troops and also defeated the British cavalry, forcing them to withdraw from the battle.
During the battle, my cavalry charged a shaken Hanoverian square and managed to break it. After that, I withdrew and regrouped my troops, preparing for the charge of the British Household cavalry. To my delight, we managed to destroy them, just like the Scottish Highlanders. However, I had to withdraw once again to rally my troops. The British gaps were still covered by new troops, but luckily for me, Michael's manoeuvre to outflank the enemy was finished. This caused Gordon to send some of his troops to protect his flank, which presented an opportunity for me. The Cuirassiers charged once again, this time on a fresh Brunswicker square, and broke it. The attack was followed by a charge of my infantry, who broke another Brunswicker infantry battalion. This proved to be enough for the British and their Allies, as they were forced to give up the field. In the end, the French won the battle.
3. Links.
MICHAEL:
To be updated soon...
CAMPBELL (SESWC):
To be updated soon...
FLICKR:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/asienieboje/albums/72177720315580610
Fascynująca bitwa jak zawsze!
OdpowiedzUsuńVive L'Empereur!
Niech żyje Cesarz! Dziękuję.
UsuńBravo! Nice looking game.
OdpowiedzUsuńThank you.
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