A fantasy campaign in 1811, the Russians attack into German while the Emperor is away dealing with the Spanish mess.
The Russian Pursuit
After winning the first game in this series of four linked battles, the Russians are now trying to "rull up" the retiring and routed parts of the French army. The Frenchmen are trying to find shelter behind a river. And what about that French lieutenant of sappers, standing ready to blow the bridge?
This battle report was written by Jay Stribling who was the game-master for the game. We used To the Sound of the Guns rules, which were developed from Larry Brom's older "Standard Rules" set. The troops are older "true 25mm" soldiers and they belong to Jim Pitts, Jay Stribling, and Robert Whitfield.
Commentary by John Murdaugh - French commander
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From General Murdaugh - Eastern Prussian Command To Napoleons HQ - From Allied Corps Comander in Prussia My Emperor! I am pleased to report that the corps has reached the river and our rearguard has held the Russians. Once again the Russian cavalry rushed headlong for our rear area. This time our troops were able to counter their cavalry and our light mounted units cancelled their efforts to stop our evacuation. The net effect of their action was the loss of 2 of our light cavalry units. The rearguard performed their duty and kept the Russian infantry from even threatening our numerous shattered units from the first battle in this campaign. With the river providing a barrier I will now be able to reform the Corps for future offensive actions. I eagerly await your orders - Your humble servant... J A Murdaugh - Marshall of France |
Photo by John Murdaugh
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Photo by John Murdaugh
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Photo by John Murdaugh
Three "Mature" gamers From left, Robert Whitfield, Jay Stribling, and Jim Pitts. we began gaming together in 1971, and have not grown too tired of each other yet!
Photo by John Murdaugh
Yada yada yadaaaa Goodstuff.
Photo by John Murdaugh
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Photo by John Murdaugh
Yada yada yadaaaa Goodstuff.
Photo by John Murdaugh
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Photo by Ed Sansing
The field of battle as seen by the French
Photo by Ed Sansing
The confident (as it turned out the over confident) French commanders and their Prussian allies.
Photo by Ed Sansing
The crafty Russian commanders
Photo by Ed Sansing
The Russian defensive line, anchored by the town and breastworks in the center
Photo by Ed Sansing
Russian hussars (in green) make a mad dash towards a French battery on a hill. They cut behind a line of Wurttemburg infantry but take fire from both the Saxon column on thier left, and the guns themselves. Decimated, they fall back, reduced to only a renmnant.
Had it worked, it would have netted the Russians several very nice victory points, for over-running the battery.
Photo by Ed Sansing
The Russian hussars, depleted as they were, make one last desperate charge, but are stopped by more Saxons. They shot down the last brave hussars, with no mercy. The Russian Players (and the game-master) were surprised at the tenacity of the French defenders.
Many of the defenders came under a special rule devised by the game-master which mandated an immediate morale test whenever attacked by the Russians. A failure and the poor units would be routed for the game and would surrender to the Russians. A "Pass" and the French (or satellite) units would act normally.
Every single unit which was subject to these immediate morale tests passed! Sturdy little lead men!
Photo by Ed Sansing
Fairly early in the game, the Russians are advancing, and the Swiss Valois unit is in line awaiting them. The town is undefended. More Swiss, falling back can barely be seen at the bottom of the image.
One of the main reasons that we structured this campaign the way that we did, was to use a lot of these older "French Ally" units that had not seen combat in years. Swiss, Wurttemburgers, Poles, Saxons etc. all emerged from thier barracks-boxes and fought!
Photo by Ed Sansing
Another view of the "Death-Ride" of the Russian Hussars. Note that one wagon "Captured" by the Russians in passing, has turned away from the others and is moving towards the Russian rear.
Photo by Ed Sansing
The Russian defensive line, anchored by the town and breastworks in the center
Photo by Ed Sansing
Photo by Ed Sansing
The Russian defensive line, anchored by the town and breastworks in the center
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