BEI EGGMUHL, DEN 22. APRIL 1809. 'This original antique plate shows the Battle of Eckmuhl in Germany on 21 April 22 April 1809, it was the turning point of the 1809 Campaign, also known as the War of the Fifth Coalition.
The Battle of Eckmühl fought on 22 April 1809, was the turning point of the 1809 Campaign, also known as the War of the Fifth Coalition.
DKH Gamers, Refreshed and reinvigorated after the “binge gaming” weekend, we have Firelock 15mm this coming Saturday. Our scenario is the famous battle at Eggmuhl 1809. Napoleon figure takes the field with Nansouty’s cavalry division of Carabiniers, Cuirassiers and allied Bavarian and Wurttenberg forces in a maximum effort to push the Austrians of Archduke Charles out of Bavaria. The two-day battle featured ten corps of troops ultimately engaged. This scenario will focus on Napoleon’s attack centered at the village of Eggmuhl on the second day with the French attempting to turn the Austrian left flank anchored on the twin hills of Vorberg and Bettelberg. I will send the scenario on Thursday, but there will be over 40 stands of cavalry, much of it heavy, and a considerable amount of artillery involved. If you like pushing cavalry this is the battle for you!!
Carabiniers, Cuirassiers and Lancers OH MY! Below is the AAR from the game master, Mark Ritchie:
Eggmuhl 1809, Devon (Austrian) and Tom (French) playing 15mm Firelock, both first time gaming Firelock-Napoleonic. Scenario is larger game with over 120 stands present (company-level game) representing about 10,000 in forces combined, both sides.
1st photo overall setup with French Carabiners and Cuirassiers to enter turn 1. 2nd Napoleon with grand battery of 12#. 3rd Cuirassiers cross stream west (left) of Eggmuhl as 4th Wurttenberg line cross bridge to assault Eggmuhl. 5th overall picture end Turn 4. 5th Austrian cavalry incl Cuirassiers Uhlan and Hussars halt French and gaps develop in both. Not pictured Carabiners follow Wurrtenberg and past thru Eggmuhl opening a gap in Austrian line precipitating an Austrian withdrawal, and French Voltiguers engaging in long range musketry gaining an edge on Austrian line infantry and grenzers. Game outcome similar to historical with Austrian withdrawal preserving the artillery and most of cavalry and infantry in good order. French Carabiniers and Cuirassiers bore the brunt of action along with Wurttemberg infantry. Well played by both gamers!!
Mark
