We started part 2 with the Germans on the east flank of the Grand Armeé position under pressure and having lost a village for the Russians / Prussians. In the west there is a standoff with the Swedes not advancing against the Guards holding the second village. Centrally the French have advanced a little to pressure the Austrians.
In the east the Russians and Prussians pressed their advantage and quickly crossed the river before pushing the Germans back towards the centre.
In the centre and west the French decide to launch a limited attack aimed at disrupting the Austrians and Prussians seeking to take the second village. This only had limited success and so they were forced to retire.
Meanwhile the Russians began to arrive in the centre putting more pressure on the French.
In the west the Swedes continued to face-off with neither side making much attempt to assault. Perhaps this was not needed though as Russians and Prussians rolled-up the French from the east.
In the end a clear loss for the outnumbered French and a bad day for the Germans who were totally destroyed. That concludes the first days battles with the Grand Armeé pressed back towards Leipzig on all three lines of attack.
Where's Napoleon when you need him?
ReplyDeleteHis influence was felt with the French winning most of the initiative. Sadly not enough though to save the day
DeleteLovely idea and table and well executed …. Going back to part 1 now :-)
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