Game 132 : La Rothiere take II

 This was the resumption of the last game, a theoretical day 2 as both armies remained in the field. We introduced an element of unknown by having both sides either receive reinforcements or replacements or formation exchange. This was done randomly and secretly by both sides.

The affect was minimal as both sides ended up with restricted options, for example the French remained as they were!

The above shows the renewed fight on the French left. The Bavarians are attacking in full force. They would soone be reinforced by a Russian formation attacking more frontally.

The French right flank was more of a linear fight. The village had been yielded to the Allies overnight and although the line would remain stable, the French would do no better than bottle up the Austrians in their secure village.

This shows the village and the Russians advancing to support the the Austrians after they had reformed overnight. They would not be called upon to get involved.

The main action continued on the French left. They were now under attack by Bavarians and Russians and it was going to be a close call as to which way the honours of battle would sway. It was really resolved when the Bavarians began running out of steam with their attack. Unable to break the French and casualties gradually mounting, the attack was eventually called off.

The same situation faced the Russian frontal assault. Progress was difficult and casualties mounted, on both sides. However, the crucial moment was the appearance of the French Grenadier a Cheval. They successfully charged and rove back two Russian squares, leaving the whole Russian formation exposed to devastating charges. At this point, the Russians also broke off their attack.

The result was very similar to day 1. Casualties were significant on both sides, but overall a draw, after 4 days of actual gaming!

French Formations	Losses %			Austro- Bav- Russian Formations	Losses%
	Infantry	Cavalry	Artillery		Infantry	Cavalry	Artillery
Victor	8	-	26	Lieven	0	-	0
Marmont	21	-	54	Olsuviev	23	-	0
Ney	0	-	0	Sherbatov	0	-	0
Doumerc	-	5	17	Sievers	-	0	0
Nansouty	-	0	0	Vassil’shikov	-	0	0
Milhaud	-	2	0	Gyulai	12	-	13
				Kronprinz	34	33	25

We managed around 18 turns of gaming, roughly equally split between clear weather, light snow and heavy snow. Snow was generally an advantage to the defender.

Here we are, experienced Field Marshals now! Off to Fuentes d'Onoro next.