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WertingenScenario#: 301 Date: 10/8/1805 Location: Wertingen, GermanyAfter Napoleon had crossed the Rhine and wheeled to the south, he crossed the Danube and positioned his Grand Army behind General Karl von Mack’s Austrians, concentrated around Ulm. In the opening clash of the Ulm Campaign, the French advance … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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GünzburgScenario#: 302 Date: 10/9/1805 Location: Günzburg, GermanyAfter the debacle at Wertingen, Mack decided on a new plan, which called for his army to cross to the north bank of the Danube around Günzburg and march east. General Major d’Aspre was in command of the Austrian force … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Haslach-JungingenScenario#: 303 Date: 10/11/1805 Location: Ulm-Jungingen, GermanyMack, now surrounded at Ulm, made a bold attempt to break out eastward along the northern bank of the Danube. Dupont’s 1st Division was outnumbered and in danger, yet was all that stood in the way of the Austrian army’s … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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ElchingenScenario#: 304 Date: 10/14/1805 Location: Elchingen, GermanyAfter Mack’s failed breakout attempt, Napoleon ordered Ney to move to the north bank of the Danube and drive the Austrians out of Elchingen and back to Ulm. Riesch’s Austrian corps, after sparring with the French for control of the … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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MariazellScenario#: 305 Date: 11/8/1805 Location: Mariazell, AustriaVon Merveldt’s small corps had escaped capture at Ulm, and was attached to Kutusov’s retreating Russians, when he received orders from the Austrian High Command to march to Styria to aid Archduke John’s army. Realizing too late he had marched … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Austerlitz (Sokolintz & Teinitz)Scenario#: 601 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaNapoleon’s plan at Austerlitz depended on the Allies taking the bait and attacking the French right. Once the Allied attack was underway, Soult would attack the Allied center. The Allies, observing the weakness of the French right saw the opportunity… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (10AM Davout Attack)Scenario#: 602 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe die is cast for the Allied army. Nearly half of that army is concentrated on the southern part of the battlefield to force back Napoleon’s right flank. Despite determined French Resistance, the Allies take Telnitz, cross the Goldbach Stream … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Soult's Center Assault)Scenario#: 603 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaAround 8:45 AM, believing that the Allied center had been sufficiently weakened, Napoleon summoned Soult to discuss an attack on the enemy lines atop Pratzen Heights. Stating, “One sharp blow and the war is over,” he ordered the assault to … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Lannes & Murat)Scenario#: 604 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaQuiet reigned on the northern section of the battlefield until 9:00 AM when Lannes advanced on Blasowitz in obedience to Napoleon’s order to isolate the Allied right wing from the rest of the battle. Initially the advance went well, but … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Russian Guard Attack)Scenario#: 605 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaDisaster looms! Two veteran French divisions have swept away those units left to guard the center of the Allied line. There remains only the Russian Guard in reserve to plug the gap, but they are superb troops. Their commander, Grand … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Soult's Attack South)Scenario#: 606 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe last grim act of the Austerlitz battle now plays out as Napoleon strives to create a Cannae-like encirclement of the Allied left wing. Over 30,000 Allied troops are jammed into the area near Sokolnitz and the Goldbach Stream, pinned … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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AusterlitzScenario#: EPIC01 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe Allied battle plan envisioned crushing the French right flank and then rolling up the French line. Around 8:00 AM on December 2, the first Allied columns began hitting the French right near the villages of Telnitz, Sokolnitz and the … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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AusterlitzScenario#: LGB01 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe Allied battle plan envisioned crushing the French right flank and then rolling up the French line. Around 8:00 AM on December 2, the first Allied columns began hitting the French right near the villages of Telnitz, Sokolnitz and the … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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SchleizScenario#: 401 Date: 10/9/1806 Location: Schleiz, GermanyIn the first clash of the Fourth Coalition, Bernadotte, at the head of Napoleon’s center column, moved against Tauentzien’s Prussian/Saxon division near the village of Schleiz. Tauentzien, realizing that the French were advancing in strength, sent… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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SaalfeldScenario#: 402 Date: 10/10/1806 Location: Saalfeld, GermanyPrince Louis Ferdinand was one of the firebrands advocating war with France. When hostilities commenced, he was placed in command of the Prussian/Saxon Advance Guard of Hohenlohe’s corps. As Napoleon’s army approached, he was ordered to march to… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Jena–Early MorningScenario#: 403 Date: 10/14/1806 Location: Jena, GermanyAfter defeating Ferdinand at Saalfeld, Lannes had continued his advance toward Jena. When he discovered what he believed to be the main Prussian army near Jena, he sent word to Napoleon. During the night of the 13th, Napoleon’s army closed … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Auerstädt–7am-NoonScenario#: 404 Date: 10/14/1806 Location: Auerstädt, GermanyNapoleon mistakenly believed that most of the Prussian army faced him at Jena, and ordered Bernadotte and Davout to concentrate and attack the Prussians from the rear. On the morning of battle, the majority of the Prussian army was marching … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Halle–MorningScenario#: 405 Date: 10/17/1806 Location: Halle, GermanyHearing of the disaster at Jena-Auerstadt, and not receiving any further orders, Eugene, Duke of Württemberg, deployed his main force south of Halle. He also sent von Hinrichs with a small force to guard the bridges that crossed the branches … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Halle–AfternoonScenario#: 406 Date: 10/17/1806 Location: Halle, GermanyBecause of Dupont’s success in capturing the bridges over the Saale in the morning, the French quickly occupied the town of Halle. Bernadotte, now called a halt to the advance to wait for the rest of his corps to come … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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AltenzaunScenario#: 407 Date: 10/26/1806 Location: Altenzaun, GermanyThe Prussian army fled north after their catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Jena-Auerstadt. Trying to reach safety behind the Oder River, Hohenlohe, Blücher, and Saxe-Weimar crossed the Elbe with Napoleon’s army in hot pursuit. During the retreat,… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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ZehdenickScenario#: 408 Date: 10/26/1806 Location: Zehdenick, GermanyDuring the Prussian retreat after the twin disasters of Jena and Auerstadt, Lasalle’s French light cavalry division overtook Schimmelpfennig’s Prussian cavalry just outside of Zehdenick. The Prussian light cavalry charged home against Lasalle’s… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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PrenzlauScenario#: 409 Date: 10/28/1806 Location: Prenzlau, GermanyAs the Prussian army fled north and east, Murat was hot on the heels of Prince Hohenlohe’s corps. After a brief clash at Boitzenburg, while in search of supplies, Hoenlohe continued to march toward Prenzlau, with orders to move through … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Waren-Nossentin (Waren)Scenario#: 410 Date: 11/1/1806 Location: Waren, GermanyOn the morning of November 1, as the last of the Prussian rearguard pulled out of Waren, the French cavalry, under the command of Guyot, launched an attack against the Prussian cavalry screen and captured Major Schmude and part of … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Waren-Nossentin (Nossentin)Scenario#: 411 Date: 11/1/1806 Location: Nossentin, GermanyYorck had pulled his troops back from Waren before Bernadotte could mount an attack. Now, with the light infantry formations from Dupont’s division leading the advance, the French pushed forward to Nossentin. After clearing the Prussians from the… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Lübeck–North GateScenario#: 412 Date: 11/6/1806 Location: Lübeck, GermanyBlocked from reaching the Oder, Blücher turned and raced to the west to join forces with the Swedes around the neutral city of Lübeck. When Blücher reached the city, he forced his way in, but promised he would not fight … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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CzarnowoScenario#: 201 Date: 12/23/1806 Location: Czarnowo, PolandDavout’s three infantry division on December 23rd, under Napoleon’s detailed orders, were in position to attack the Russian army under the command of Ostermann on the east bank of the Wkra. The battle opened with Morand’s troops making a frontal … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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GolyminScenario#: 202 Date: 12/26/1806 Location: Golymin, PolandActing on orders from Napoleon, Marshal Augereau’s VII Corps and Davout’s III Corps moved north from the Ukra River in Poland searching for Marshall Kamenskoi‘s retreating Russian army. The French caught up to Prince Golitsyn and Barron Sacken’s 3rd… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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PultuskScenario#: 203 Date: 12/26/1806 Location: Pultusk, PolandMarshal Bennigsen disobeyed his orders and halted his retreat to give battle. He drew his divisions up in three lines between Pultusk and the Mostachin Woods. Lannes and his V Corps had orders from Napoleon to pursue and engage the … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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MohrungenScenario#: 204 Date: 1/25/1807 Location: Mohrungen, PolandIn early January Bennigsen ordered the Russian Army to go on the offensive. On the 19th Ney, who had extended his line in search of provisions, was attacked and brushed aside. General Markov then advanced toward Mohrungen where Bernadotte was … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Eylau Plateau Russian RearguardScenario#: 205 Date: 2/7/1807 Location: Bagrationovsk, RussiaMarshal Soult’s IV Corps, along with elements of Marshal Murat’s cavalry, reached the plateau before Eylau in the early afternoon on February 7th and immediately attacked. Prince Bagration’s rearguard put up a stiff Resistance and repulsed the… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Eylau (8AM to Noon)Scenario#: 206 Date: 2/8/1807 Location: Bagrationovsk, RussiaNapoleon, although outnumbered, was determined to hold his position knowing that Ney was coming up on the left and Davout on the right. His plan was a double envelopment of the Russian Army. Bennigsen’s four Corps and cavalry were deployed … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Eylau (Murat’s Cavalry Charge)Scenario#: 207 Date: 2/8/1807 Location: Bagrationovsk, RussiaAfter thousands of French soldiers were cut down as they advanced against the Russian artillery in the center, victory seemed to be at hand for Bennigsen and the Russian army. Napoleon, however, called for Murat and his cavalry reserve to … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Heilsberg (Opening Phase)Scenario#: 208 Date: 6/10/1807 Location: Lidzbark Warmiński, PolandAfter repulsing two days of Russian attacks, Napoleon again resumed his advance up the left bank of the River Alle. While the Russian army, not defeated, retired to a strong position near the Polish town of Heilsberg. On June 10th, … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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FriedlandScenario#: 209 Date: 6/14/1807 Location: Pravdinsk, RussiaWhen Napoleon arrived at Friedland, Bennigsen’s Russian army was holding a four-mile line in what Napoleon determined was a very poor defensive position, with its back to the river Alle. In addition, the Mill stream bisected the Russian line which … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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BailénScenario#: 101 Date: 7/19/1808 Location: Bailén, SpainLarge areas of Spain had rebelled against the French invasion. Dupont’s French Corps advanced to occupy Cordoba and Sevilla. Most of Dupont’s troops were newly formed conscript units. Soon Dupont found himself facing General Francisco de Castaños’… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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Rolica (French 1st Position)Scenario#: 1 Date: 8/17/1808 Location: Rolica, PortugalAfter landing unopposed at Mondego Bay, Sir Arthur Wellesley led a Portuguese/British army of some 15,000 men south towards Lisbon. Opposing him was General Henri Delaborde, with a force consisting only of some 5000 infantry, 500 cavalry and 5 field… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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Rolica (French 2nd Position)Scenario#: 2 Date: 8/17/1808 Location: Rolica, PortugalDelaborde expertly withdrew his force near Roliça to a second defensive position before the British flanking columns could encircle him. The new position was extremely strong and could only be reached frontally by four rugged gullies. Wellesley… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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VimieroScenario#: 3 Date: 8/21/1808 Location: Vimiero, PortugalFour days after Wellesley’s initial clash at Rolica, General Jean-Andoche Junot, with an army of 14,000, attacked the Anglo-Portuguese army of 17,000 troops. Junot wanted to defeat the invaders before reinforcements could arrive by sea. The battle of… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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VimieroScenario#: EPIC02 Date: 8/21/1808 Location: Vimiero, PortugalFour days after Wellesley’s initial clash at Rolica, General Jean-Andoche Junot, with an army of 14,000, attacked the Anglo-Portuguese army of 17,000 troops. Junot wanted to defeat the invaders before reinforcements could arrive by sea. The battle of… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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VimeiroScenario#: LGB02 Date: 8/21/1808 Location: Vimiero, PortugalFour days after Wellesley’s initial clash at Rolica, General Jean-Andoche Junot, with an army of 14,000, attacked the Anglo-Portuguese army of 17,000 troops. Junot wanted to defeat the invaders before reinforcements could arrive by sea. The battle of… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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ZornozaScenario#: 102 Date: 10/31/1808 Location: Durango, SpainThe first French invasion of Spain had ended in failure, but the Spanish, without a functioning high command, failed to coordinate an advance by the closest Spanish armies to take advantage of the temporary weakness of the French position behind … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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GamonalScenario#: 103 Date: 11/10/1808 Location: Burgos, SpainThe Spanish commander at Burgos, Conde de Belveder, was an inexperienced and rash officer. He moved out of the strong defenses of Burgos to a weak defensive position in an open plain well in front of the village of Gamonal. … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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Espinosa de los MonterosScenario#: 104 Date: 11/11/1808 Location: Espinosa de los Monteros, SpainAfter the escape from Zornoza, Blake’s army was still in trouble. Marshal Victor was pressing forward through the mountains and in position to cut off one of Blake’s divisions under the command of Pedro Caro, Conde de San Romana, but … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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SomosierraScenario#: 105 Date: 11/30/1808 Location: Segovia, SpainAfter success in the north, Napoleon marched on the Spanish capital of Madrid, but had to first push through Somosierra Pass in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range. The pass was defended by Don Benito San Juan’s Spanish troops, who … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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Sahagun – Cavalry ActionScenario#: 501 Date: 12/21/1808 Location: Sahagun, SpainSir John Moore was determined to defeat Soult’s isolated French corps with his British Army before retreating from Napoleon’s much larger army entering Spain. The first step was to penetrate Soult’s cavalry screen under Debelle at Sahagun. Lord Henry… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #5: Generals Marshals & Tacticians |
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CorunnaScenario#: 4 Date: 1/16/1809 Location: Corunna, SpainThough Sir John Moore had orders to assist the Spanish army in 1808, he soon realized that the Spanish were beaten and ordered a retreat to evacuate his forces. He managed to keep ahead of the pursuing French, but was … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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MedellínScenario#: 106 Date: 3/28/1809 Location: Medellín, SpainGeneral Cuesta’s army was retreating in the face of Victor’s advance after being forced out of its defensive positions on the Tagus River. On the 27th of March, Cuesta’s army was reinforced by the Duke of Albuquerque, and Cuesta decided … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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Clash at PordenoneScenario#: 306 Date: 4/15/1809 Location: Pordenone, ItalyOn 10 April 1809, Archduke John’s Army invaded Italy. Aware of Austria’s intentions, Napoleon had already reinforced the Army of Italy and sent many letters to advise his adopted son, Eugene, who had little battle experience, how to best defend … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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SacileScenario#: 307 Date: 4/16/1809 Location: Sacile, ItalyUndeterred by the loss at Pordenone and still believing his French enjoyed a numerical superiority, Eugene attacked the Austrian army east of Sacile. Covered by artillery, the French moved forward around 9:00 AM and started to push the Austrians back… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Teugen-HausenScenario#: 308 Date: 4/19/1809 Location: Teugn, GermanyBelieving the French armies were tied down in Spain, Archduke Charles advanced into Bavaria, intent on destroying the French army. The invasion caught Napoleon by surprise, but Charles’s advance was slow and it gave the Emperor time to react.… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |