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Where - 33rd_Penninsular_Campaign
It's 1809 on the Portugese border and the Anglo-Portugese army under Lord Arthur Wellesley has repelled two invasions into Portugal. The time is now right for the allies to take the fight back over the border and into French occupied Spain, however vast enemy corps still outnumber the comparatively small Anglo-Portuguese army. The Marshalls of France in command of a professional force of veterans of Austerlitz, Jena and Eylau are confident of a swift decisive victory.
- changed this scenario from last time to include some action in 1809, then moving on to 1811/12
Please note that this Event will be replacing our Wednesday Conquest Event for this date only, our usual Conquest will continue to take place after this date.
Event Stages:Stage 1 - Battle of Talavera, Skirmish Lines - Battle (10mins)Spoiler
Classes - LightsNormal BattleBy July 1809 british troops joined forces with a Spanish force under General Cuesta at the city of Talavera; Cuesta's spaniards holding the city on the right flank of the field with Wellesley's forces spanning the centre and Left. On the Morning of the 28th July Victors I corp starts to probe the allied left and centre before the main attack - both armies sending out skirmishers to screen their forces. Anglo-Spanish | France |
(10-15) - 33rd Cavalry Company (Lights or Light Dragoons)
(10-15) - 33rd Light Company (Lights)
(30-35) - 33rd Line Companies (Lights)
(10-15) - 92nd (Lights)
(10-15) - 32nd (Lights)
Total: (70 - 95) | (10-15) - 88th (Lights or Light Dragoons)
(5) - KHJ (Lights)
(5-10) - 10thJBH (Lights)
(10-15) - 3pp (Lights)
(10-15) - VG_Gre (Lights)
(10-15) - GI_2e (Lights)
(10-15) - 1st elvN (Lights)
(10-15) - RFB (Lights)
Total: (70 - 105) |
Spoiler
Classes - Line, Lights, CavalrySiege with LineBattle RulesBy midday French Columns of attack by Marshal Victor hit the British centre, the first attack failing against the 2-rank deep british Line. The second however narrowly breaks through, routing the british centre; noticing the danger Wellesley brings up fresh battalions to plug the gap. The 29th and 48th Foot must hold the ridge alone or the battle will surely be lost. Anglo-Spanish | France |
(10-15) - 33rd Cavalry Company (Cavalry )
(10-15) - 33rd Light Company (Lights)
(30-35) - 33rd Line Company (Line)
(10-15) - 92nd (Line)
(10-15) - 32nd (Line)
Total: (70 - 95) | (10-15) - 88th (Cavalry)
(5) - KHJ (Lights)
(5-10) - 10thJBH (Lights)
(10-15) - 3pp (Line)
(10-15) - VG_Gre (Line)
(10-15) - GI_2e (line)
(10-15) - 1st elvN (Line)
(10-15) - RFB (Line)
Total: (70 - 105) |
Spoiler
Classes - Lines and LightsNormal Siege - UK have 5 LivesHaving repelled a third invasion of Portugal, Wellesley now goes back on the offensive in 1811. Moving to capture the fortified city of Almeida. Currently besieging Almeida, The Anglo-Portuguese fight a defensive action to hold off a relief force under Marshal Massena; The british line is anchored in the centre by the village of Fuentes de'Onoro, a sprawling set of poor buildings with high ground to the rear. Any fighting in the tight streets and alleyways will no doubt be hand-to-hand and brutal. Anglo-Portuguese | France |
(10-15) - 33rd Cavalry Company (Line)
(10-15) - 33rd Light Company (Lights)
(30-35) - 33rd Line Company (Line)
(10-15) - 92nd (Line)
(10-15) - 32nd (Line)
Total: (70 - 95) | (10-15) - 88th (Line)
(5) - KHJ (Lights)
(5-10) - 10thJBH (Lights)
(10-15) - 3pp (Line)
(10-15) - VG_Gre (Line)
(10-15) - GI_2e (line)
(10-15) - 1st elvN (Line)
(10-15) - RFB (Line)
Total: (70 - 105) |
Spoiler
Classes - Line, Lights, Cav for UK, Cavalry for FranceArtillery Escort - UK have 2 lives and must protect their artillery trains whilst they retrieve the artillery pieces and then retreat to the flag. French Cavalry have unlimited lives.On the british right flank a few miles away from Fuentes D'Onoro, the Light Division executes a fighting retreat against French cavalry to save the cut-off 7th Division. Amidst the confusion a horse artillery battery is caught off guard and almost captured - a contignent of Infantry is close by however and attempt to retrieve the battery and lead them to safety. Anglo-Portuguese | France |
(10-15) - 33rd Cavalry Company (Cavalry )
(10-15) - 33rd Light Company (Lights)
(30-35) - 33rd Line Company (Line)
(10-15) - 92nd (Line)
(10-15) - 32nd (Line)
(10-15) - 1st elvN (Line)
(10-15) - GI_2e (line)
Total: (90 - 125) | (10-15) - 88th (Cavalry)
(5) - KHJ (Cavalry)
(5-10) - 10thJBH (Cavalry)
(10-15) - 3pp (Cavalry)
(10-15) - VG_Gre (Cavalry)
(10-15) - RFB (Cavalry)
Total: (50 - 75) |
Spoiler
Classes: Lines, Lights, 5x artyAdmin Controlled to Start, then Normal Siege - France occpy the walls, hold fire until UK charge. UK Form up in the trenches approaching the main breach, when the 'Forlorn hope' is ordered forward proceed with Normal Siege.To gain entrance to Spain this huge fortified city must be taken, and with fresh French corps regrouping in Spain the siege cannot be drawn-out; The Fort must be taken by storm, whatever losses are incurred. When night falls a small 'Forlorn hope' assembles in the trenches near the breach, in an attempt to surprise the defenders. Anglo-Portuguese | France |
(10-15) - 33rd Cavalry Company (Line)
(10-15) - 33rd Light Company (Lights)
(30-35) - 33rd Line Company (Line)
(10-15) - 92nd (Line)
(10-15) - 32nd (Line)
Total: (70 - 95) | (10-15) - 88th (Line)
(5) - KHJ (Lights)
(5-10) - 10thJBH (Lights)
(10-15) - 3pp (Line)
(10-15) - VG_Gre (Line)
(10-15) - GI_2e (line)
(10-15) - 1st elvN (Line)
(10-15) - RFB (Line)
Total: (70 - 105) |
Spoiler
Classes - Line, Lights, CavalryNormal BattleHaving secured the fortified cities of Badajoz and Cuidad Rodrigo, the Spanish capital of Madrid is now within reach. Near Salamanca the armies of the French and British manouver parrallel to eachother and within eachothers sight. After spotting a gap in the French column of march Wellesley throws his army quickly on the offensive, pushing hard in the centre. If successful here he will have split the French army completely in two and severly weakened the French position in the Penninsular. Anglo-Portuguese | France |
(10-15) - 33rd Cavalry Company (Cavalry )
(10-15) - 33rd Light Company (Lights)
(30-35) - 33rd Line Company (Line)
(10-15) - 92nd (Line)
(10-15) - 32nd (Line)
Total: (70 - 95) | (10-15) - 88th (Cavalry)
(5) - KHJ (Lights)
(5-10) - 10thJBH (Lights)
(10-15) - 3pp (Line)
(10-15) - VG_Gre (Line)
(10-15) - GI_2e (line)
(10-15) - 1st elvN (Line)
(10-15) - RFB (Line)
Total: (70 - 105) |
