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Alba de TormesScenario#: 113 Date: 11/26/1809 Location: Alba de Tormes, SpainAfter the victory at Tamames, Del Parque’s Army of the Left advanced from its mountain sanctuary, sparring with French forces. By mid November, Del Parque’s 32,000 Spaniards were on the verge of attacking Kellerman’s 16,000 man force when news of … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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AlbueraScenario#: 115 Date: 5/16/1811 Location: Albuera, SpainThe Fortress of Badajoz dominated the southern invasion route from Portugal into Spain. The British had invested the fortress, but had few engineers and no siege train to speak of. The French were not idle. Marshal Soult set out toward … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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AlcañizScenario#: 107 Date: 5/23/1809 Location: Alcañiz, SpainAfter the capture of Zaragoza, the majority of French forces in the area withdrew to France, for trouble with Austria was brewing. General Suchet, the newly arrived French commander, led a force of 20,000 men on paper. Sickness, lack of … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish 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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Aspern-EsslingScenario#: EPIC04 Date: 5/21/1809 Location: Aspern, AustriaSlowed by having only one bridge to cross, Napoleon had less than a third of his army across the Danube, when Charles attacked. The Austrians were formed into five attack columns with the Grenadiers and the majority of the cavalry … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Aspern-Essling—Day 1 AspernScenario#: 315 Date: 5/21/1809 Location: Aspern, AustriaSlowed by having only one bridge to cross, Napoleon had less than a third of his army across the Danube, when Charles attacked. The Austrians were formed into five attack columns with the Grenadiers and the majority of the cavalry … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Aspern-Essling—Day 1 EsslingScenario#: 316 Date: 5/21/1809 Location: Essling, AustriaIn a series of uncoordinated attacks, the infantry of the Austrian fourth column could not take the granary, a massive bastion, and pulled back. D’Espagne’s French cavalry, returning from its unsuccessful attack against the guns of the Austrian third… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian 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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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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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 (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 (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 (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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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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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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BarrosaScenario#: 114 Date: 3/5/1811 Location: Cadiz, SpainIn early 1811, the French were engaged in a no-win siege against the Allies in the port of Cádiz. The French under Marshal Victor were not strong enough to reduce the port without a French sea blockade. After Soult drew … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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BlankenfeldeScenario#: 413 Date: 8/23/1813 Location: Blankenfelde-Mahlow, GermanyAfter the disastrous Russian campaign, Napoleon feverishly rebuilt his Grande Armee. The young recruits, the ‘Marie-Louisas,’ acquitted themselves well, but the French victories at Lutzen and Bautzen had come at a high cost in casualties. Both… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Borodino (Raevski Redoubt)Scenario#: 213 Date: 9/7/1812 Location: Borodino, RussiaDespite Marshal Davout’s suggestion of a maneuver to outflank the weak Russian left, Napoleon instead ordered Davout to move forward toward the Russian fleches (small redoubts), while the flanking maneuver was left to Prince Poniatowski. Three… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Borodino (Shevardino Redoubt)Scenario#: 210 Date: 9/5/1812 Location: Shevardino Redoubt, RussiaThe Russian force at Shevardino was under the command of General Prince Andrey Gorchakov and consisted of 8000 infantry, 4000 cavalry and 194 guns. He had deployed his Jagers in the woods and villages while the Russian Grenadiers and Cuirassiers … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Borodino (Utitza)Scenario#: 212 Date: 9/7/1812 Location: Utitsy, RussiaThe village of Utitza was at the southern end of the Russian left flank positions at Borodino. The Utitza woods, however, were very dense—well suited for Tutchkov’s Russian Jaegers that were deployed there in some numbers. All total, Tutchkov had … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Borodino (Village of Borodino)Scenario#: 211 Date: 9/7/1812 Location: Borodino, RussiaOn the morning of the 7th, Prince Eugene’s corps advanced against the village of Borodino. After a hard fight, the village was captured from the Russian Guard Jager defenders. However, the disorganized French attackers failed to advance any further… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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BrienneScenario#: 513 Date: 1/29/1814 Location: Brienne-le-Château, FranceAs the Allies advanced into France, Napoleon planned to attack and defeat each in turn. Napoleon targeted Blücher’s Army of Silesia first for several reasons. Blücher’s army was closest, and needed to be defeated before it could link up with … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #5: Generals Marshals & Tacticians |
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BussacoScenario#: EPIC07 Date: 9/27/1810 Location: Bussaco, PortugalRetreating towards Torres Vedras, the Duke of Wellington’s army of 25,000 British and the same number of Portuguese halted at Bussaco to make a stand along the crest of Bussaco Ridge. As Massena’s army of 65,000 approached the British position, … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Bussaco (Ney’s Assault)Scenario#: 8 Date: 9/27/1810 Location: Bussaco, PortugalUncertain how his army of 50,000 troops, composed of equal portions British and Portuguese, would deal with another open clash with the larger French army, Wellington had deployed most of his forces on the reverse slope of Bussaco ridge and … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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Bussaco (Reynier’s Assault)Scenario#: 7 Date: 9/27/1810 Location: Bussaco, PortugalRetreating towards Torres Vedras, the Duke of Wellington’s army of 25,000 British and the same number of Portuguese halted at Bussaco to make a stand along the crest of Bussaco Ridge and check the advance of Marshal Massena and the … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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ChampaubertScenario#: 218 Date: 2/10/1814 Location: Champaubert, FranceNapoleon’s 30,000 men were tired and hungry after their defeat at La Rothiere, but Blucher believing the French force to be spent, did not make any attempt to unite his army. On February 10th, Napoleon turned and moved on Olsufiev’s … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Chateau-ThierryScenario#: 514 Date: 2/12/1814 Location: Chateau-Thierry, FranceAfter losing the battles of Chapaubert and Montmirail, the Allied forces were in full retreat towards Chateau-Thierry and the safety of the Marne River. Napoleon, seeking to deal a final blow to the Prussian army and end its participation in … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #5: Generals Marshals & Tacticians |
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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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Combat at AireScenario#: 13 Date: 3/2/1814 Location: Aire-sur-l'Adour, FranceWellington’s victorious army was too tired to give immediate chase to the defeated French after the Battle of Orthez, but Wellington did dispatch General Hill with two divisions of infantry, a cavalry brigade and horse artillery to deny the French … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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Combat at RedinhaScenario#: 9 Date: 3/12/1811 Location: Soure, PortugalThe battle at Redinha on March 12th, 1811, was the second rearguard action fought during Massena’s retreat from the Lines of Torres Vedras. Marshall Ney commanded the rear guard. Having failed to delay the British on the 11th, Ney retreated … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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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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CraonneScenario#: 220 Date: 3/7/1814 Location: Craonne, FranceNapoleon had hoped to defeat Blucher’s army piecemeal since it was strung out in retreat after the series of Allied set-backs, but Blucher’s force recovered more quickly than expected. Napoleon pushed forward and on March 7th caught up to what … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian Army |
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Crossing the BerezinaScenario#: 217 Date: 11/27/1812 Location: Borisov, BelarusMother Nature continued to side with the Russians. As the French army retreated west, it was faced with the daunting task of crossing the unfrozen and unbridged River Berezina. On the west bank blocking the crossing was a force of … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #2: Russian 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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DennewitzScenario#: 415 Date: 9/6/1813 Location: Dennewitz, GermanyOudinot had failed, but Napoleon was still obsessed with taking Berlin to knock Prussia out of the war. He chose Marshal Ney, ‘the bravest of the brave,’ to take over from Oudinot and try again. Ney determined not to repeat … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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DohnaScenario#: 506 Date: 10/9/1813 Location: Dohna, GermanyThe Coalition armies were closing in on Napoleon. Bennigsen’s Russian army in Bohemia moved north into Saxony. Facing the Russians were two French Corps occupying Dresden (when perhaps they would have been of far more use in Napoleon’s main army). … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #5: Generals Marshals & Tacticians |
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EggmühlScenario#: EPIC03 Date: 4/22/1809 Location: Eggmühl, GermanyOn the morning of the 22 April, a thick fog covered the entire valley of the Grosse Laaber. When the fog cleared around 8:00 AM, Austrian General Rosenberg became concerned with the lack of movement by Davout’s troops. He assumed … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Eggmühl—Day 1Scenario#: 310 Date: 4/21/1809 Location: Eggmühl, GermanyNapoleon was about to repeat the mistake he had made at Jena. On the evening of the 20th, he ordered Davout to advance, attack and destroy the enemy before him. Meanwhile Napoleon would take the greater part of the army … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Eggmühl—Day 2 AlteglofsheimScenario#: 314 Date: 4/22/1809 Location: Eggmühl, GermanyAs the infantry of the beaten Austrian army passed northwards, Schneller’s exhausted Austrian Cuirassier brigade reformed yet again. They were joined by Stutterheim’s light cavalry, which included some of the very best troopers in the Hapsburg army.… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Eggmühl—Day 2 Attack on EggmühlScenario#: 311 Date: 4/22/1809 Location: Eggmühl, GermanyUpon his arrival at the front, Napoleon was determined to capture the village of Eggmühl, using Wurttembergers, German allied troops who had fought very well over the past two days. Capturing Eggmühl would unhinge Charles’s line, and possibly lead to… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Eggmühl—Day 2 French LeftScenario#: 312 Date: 4/22/1809 Location: Eggmühl, GermanyOn the morning of the 22 April, a thick fog covered the entire valley of the Grosse Laaber. When the fog cleared around 8:00 AM, Austrian General Rosenberg became concerned with the lack of movement by Davout’s troops. He assumed … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Eggmühl—Day 2 French RightScenario#: 313 Date: 4/22/1809 Location: Eggmühl, GermanyWhile the Württembergers were fighting for Eggmühl, Napoleon had been building up his cavalry just south of the Grosse Laaber. Once Eggmuhl was secure, he ordered his squadrons forward. Austrian General Rosenberg could see the developing threat, and… 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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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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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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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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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 |