Had a great time playing this game with my longtime gaming friend. He took the French and allies while I commanded the Russians.
The French maneuvered the Old Guard cavalry to the left flank to join the Bavarians in their attack on the Russian right. In the meantime, my opponent used the first four turns to try to wear down my large batteries before committing his Guard infantry. The Duchy of Warsaw brigades on the right started off a bit late, but added their weight to the attack on about turn five.
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| Old Guard horse artillery deployed on the ridge. |
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| Old Guard cavalry attack across the stream |
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| The Bavarians were held up by three Russian jager battalions |
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| Bavarian artillery |
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| Russian horse artillery made it very difficult for the Old Guard cavalry |
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| The village under attack |
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| The Old Guard infantry, despite horrendous losses, made it into contact with the village defenders |
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| A grenadier battalion ready to finish the job |
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| The Russian cavalry had a rough day against the French Guard cavalry |
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| Polish troops attack on the allied right |
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| A shot from behind the Poles |
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| An overall shot of the action in the village |
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| An Old Guard battery firing on the Russian batteries across the way |
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| The Old Guard readies itself for the final attack |
We were able to complete 10 turns before we had to adjourn. The French had been able to drive off or destroy two Russian batteries, and a third was reduced by half. However, the Russian infantry still occupied the village and their right flank was holding. Therefore, the result was inconclusive. What was not in doubt, though, was that we both had a great time and are looking forward to getting together again soon.
Just discovered your blog recently. We appear to have very similar interests. A pity you're so far or else we'd be able to game together. Looks like it was a good battle where no one had a distinct advantage and you had to slug it out.
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