Any strike from the South would threaten Napoleons key base of operations in Dresden. In this battle there is a distinct reinforcement element to the whole game, with a strong allied force hitting the French and their allies hard. However help is on the way from all quarters as the Allies push into Saxony and the culmination of the Battle of Goerlitz is one of the largest engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. Albeit a fictitious engagement…
Archduke Charles’s finest hour, can you repeat the efforts of the Archduke or will you win through with arguably some of the finest French Troops of the period. A beautiful battle with some of the finest terrain. Come on treat yourself.
The Battle of Dennewitz 1813, the Prussians engage the remnants of the once Grande Armee Marshal Ney encounters his old comrade Bernadotte. Plenty of variety with the French troops and iron discipline and vigour with the Prussians.
Here we have a great opportunity to play out one of our “Whatif” Battles, set this time in 1813 in Russia. Napoleon did not over commit in 1812. Instead pulling back to Smolensk and re-organising and resting his troops. The new year brought new opportunity and new goals. Battles at Moscow and St. Petersburg means engagements with new Corps and lots of it!
Sir John Moore’s army is isolated and begins it’s retreat to Corunna, meanwhile Wellesley has agitated for another landing and is successful. Four Divisions are disembarked at Coimbra. Wellesley then marches to join Moore towards Vigo. The French are screening the retreat of Moore and napoleon has sent orders for the French main army to advance West and destroy Wellesleys force.
A game derived from a campaign week at the WHC. An extremely interesting affair. Lots of good troops on both sides.
Here is a great chance to play out not one but two of the pivotal battles of the Napoleonic Wars.
Can you hold off the Prussians as the Iron Marshal, or beat Napoleon into submission with Prince Hohenloe.
