Napoleonic Wars Campaign - Map thread [EU] - (COMPLETED)

[AggofanCZ]

Siege of Coruna

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Preparing for the battle

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Battle commences

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Battle turning very much into the favour of the allies while the french are doing their best

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You mean Badajoz. Anyway, G_G, it was close one. Server 3 had only 4 frenchmen left when reinforcements from 3rd Corps arrived.

EDIT: Nvm, you were quicker.

[King_George]

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Siege of Coruna

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Preparing for the battle

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Battle commences

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Battle turning very much into the favour of the allies while the french are doing their best

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You mean Badajoz. Anyway, G_G, it was close one. Server 3 had only 4 frenchmen left when reinforcements from 3rd Corps arrived.

EDIT: Nvm, you were quicker.

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;p

Battle of Albacete

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[33rdKincaid]

End of Turn 2


Current Points:

Allies		France
31		42

Casualties


Siege in 15, Coruna:

Defenders (16):                                              I Corps, 1st & 3rd division. 92nd[1st_Batt]Mar_Wolffe  -  (4) 92nd[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (4) RA[2nd_Arty]Maj  -  (2) *** 32nd[1st_btn]Colonel Diamond - (6)

Attackers (15): I Corps, 1st & 3rd division. 3e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (5) 11e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) *** 7e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6)

UK Surrender Coruna

Coruna Notes...

17th June 1811...

Pushing on from their victory in Lugo, Marshal Aleko's I Corps arrives at Coruna with some 4,000 men to take the fortifications and gain entrance to Portugal. Marshal Wolffe having lost 1st Dvision stands with the remainder of the allied I Corps, numbering 2,600 troops fit to fight and defend the walls. The french can also rely on a further 2,000 troops who have moved south to secure territory, to reinforce them if need be.

The British hold a key strategic fotifiaction just outside of the city, ready to defend to the last man.

Battle commences at midday with high visibility for the british gunners; the french troops consisitng entirely of infantry disperse themselves as much as they can upon their approach to envelop the defenders, coming across difficult terrain to the east and west causing some delays for the troops on the flanks (rip meshing). Their forces in the center however hit home early on and take shelter from the enemy musketry beneath walls, awaiting their other troops to come up before attempting escalade. These troops endure this punishment well, surviving long enough for the remainder of their comrades to come to bear - all at once they attempt their escalade via four ladders dispersed around the fortifciations.

The british troops begin to give ground slowly, making the french fight for every inch of wall, until finally making a last stand at the rear walls and courtyard.

The French comitted their battalions evenly and effectively, preventing disastrous casualties. All remaining british troops in Coruna surrender to the victorious french I Corps, who are now poised to press on into northern Portugal...

There were a great deal of difficulties with this match due to some meshing issues with the hills around the fort and some sides of walls that players (not bots) could walk through once inside the fort. The issues did not drastically interfere with the match and in fact the fact that the odd bot got caught in the hills was a benefit in some cases for the attackers resulting in them being unable to actually lose their entire companies! Therefore some casualties have included those with 1 bot alive left in their group in the interest of fairness, since it was not possible for the defenders to inflict those casualties. All meshing once in the fort and to get up the ladders on to the walls worked as intended.

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Siege in 20, Badajoz:

Defenders (26):                                              III Corps, 1st & 2nd division. 5e[1st_batt]Mar_AggofanCZ - (4) 56e[1st_batt]Col - (4) 4e[1st_sqn]Maj -  (4) *** RFB[1st_batt]Gen_Colonish - (6) RFB[1st_sqn]Col_Summoner - (3) RFB[1st_Arty]Maj_Nickname - (2) II Corps, 2nd division 3e_[1st_sqn]Col_KingGeorge - (3)

Attackers (40): II Corps, 1st & 2nd division. KGL[1st_Sqn]Gen_Quinn - (2) KGL[1st_Arty]Maj - (4) *** KGL[3rd_batt]Col - (6) KGL[3rd_Sqn]Mar_Lightning - (2) KGL[2nd_Arty]Maj - (3) III Corps, 1st & 2nd division. Guardia_Real[1st_Batt]Col_Engel  -  (6) Voluntarios[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (3) Dragones[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (3) Artilleria[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (4) *** Guardia_Corps[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) Artilleria[2nd_Arty]Maj  -  (3)

France defends 20, Badajoz

Badajoz Notes...

16th June 1811...

Closing in from all sides, the fortified city of Badajoz is besieged by two full strength Allied corps of two divisions each - one british and the other Spanish under Field Marshals Lightning and Valorios. Just before the siege is put in place, Marshal Aggofan with his French III Corps moves in to the city along with elements of II corps, anticipating the Allied offensive.

The Allied troops besieging the city number around 11,000 men and horses, including three full batteries of artillery; with these pieces they swifty create three breaches along varied points of the fortifications through which their troops can storm the city. The attacks will be made on three sieges; the west through a forsted area, plains to the south and across streams to the east.

The french troops consist of some 6,400 men and deploy to match the attackers movements at each breach. The defenders anticipate reinforcments arriving from Madrid under Marshal Spoons, bringing with him the remainder of II Corps 2nd divison and a further 1,800 men.

Battle commences at midday and with the allied troops engaging the wall fiercly on all fronts. The 1st Division of the Kings German Legion attacking across the plains from the south storm the breach confidently, assured of reinforcments from III Corps 2nd division - these troops however never reach the field. The outnumbered german troops push on bravely but are eventually overwhelmed at the summit of the breach and routed.

At the same time both Eastern and western attacks start to make headway, pushing the breaches forcefully and making their way up on to the walls of the city. The successful defenders of the southern ramparts make their way to the west to support the defenders, eventually beating back the 2nd division of KGL.

The outcome of the battle is now at its most uncertain point, with two of the ramparts successfuly defenders but the last being truly fragile; The 1st Spanish division taking a more carefuly approach have successfully conquered the wall and begin pressing into the city. The defenders prevent them from reaching the courtyard long enough however for some final reinforcments of the 56e from the French III Corps arrive and take heavy losses to finally oust the spanish troops from the final breach.

Both sides suffered huge casualties, with promised reinforcments failing to arrive to both the attackers and defenders. As a result however many of the divisions taking part regroup with fresh battalions that were not involved in the action, the allies retreating to their respective territories and the french left to lick their wounds behind the walls of Badajoz.

Due to the Nr.12 no shows adversly affecting the allies chances of winning we have reduced the casualties of those allied divisions who attended and replaced these with half of the Nr.12 troops. All 4 divisions including the Nr.12 still retain some forces to use next week, including those battle groups that couldn't be fielded due to lack of numbers.

All regiments had issues with attendance for a number of reasons so i have distributed the casualties as fairly as possible, so no blame on any in particular here!

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Skirmish in 24, Albecete:

Defenders (13):                                              II Corps, 1st division. 33e[2nd_batt]Maj_Kaiser - (6) 3e_[2nd_sqn]Maj_Smov - (3) 33e[1st_arty]Maj_Chef - (4)

Attackers (4): III Corps, 3rd division. Cantabria[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (2) Cantabria[2nd_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)

France retreat to 25, Valencia

Albecete Notes...

17th June 1811...

East of the besieged city of Badajoz the 3rd Division of the allied III Corps attempts a flanking manouver to reach the city of Valencia, they are however intercepted by elements of the french II Corp's 1st Division.

The french troops hold a fortified position on a river bank with some 1,500 men, awaiting a further 1,300 troops of 1st Division under Genenral Tylerus to assist them.

The british troops on the field number at around 2,300 men and horses under General Kepa, poised to drive across the river before the french reinforcments arrive.

Battle commences around midday, with the Spanish troops positioning the bulk of their troops on the french right with their cavalry concealed on the left; the french in contrast bulk themselves together in the rear of the defenses, relinquishing control of their forward trenches in the village immediately.

The Spanish infantry and artillery waste no time in taking advantage of the situation and push the french right by crossing both the ford and central bridge. The french troops have no choice but to submit their cavalry to occupy the spanish infantry as their reinforcments make their way on to the field barely 200 yards from where the spanish are deployed...

Now with renewed vigour both french infantry battalions push the spanish infantry and artillery inflicting almost fatal casualties, however the spanish troops quickly recognise the danger and begin to retreat in good order. Meanwhile with most of the french cavalry strength spent and their infantry having quit their defensive position, the spanish cavalry sweep in from the left and annihlate the french artillery.

The odds are now incredibly close for the remaining troops on both sides; the remaining french troops positioned between the fragile remainder of spanish infantry and artillery and a more significant contingent of heavy cavalry to their rear. Cutting their losses the remaining french choose to retreat.

The Spanish miraculously suffered only minimal casualties, with their infantry and artillery retiring at just the right time for their cavalry to come to bear. The remaining French troops change their route of retreat towards Valencia to protect their lines of communication.

Our first clean match with no issues, well played the Spanish!

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[33rdKincaid]

Turn 3

Allies -                                                    I Corps, 1st Divison: ---> 11. I Corps, 2nd Divison: ---> 11. III Corps, 1st Divison: ---> 9, 19. III Corps, 2nd Divison: ---> 8. III Corps, 3rd Divison: ---> 33, 35.

France -                                                    I Corps, 1st Divison: ---> 17. I Corps, 2nd Divison: ---> 12. I Corps, 3rd Divison: ---> 17. II Corps, 1st Divison:   -  33e[1st_batt]Col_Kincaid - (6) ---> 24.   -  1er_[2nd_sqn]Gen_Tylerus - (3) ---> 24. II Corps, 2nd Divison:   -  33e[3rd_batt]Maj_Burnes - (6) ---> 20.   -  1er_[1st_sqn]Mar_Spoons - (3) ---> 20.

Engangements:

Skirmish in 12, Viseu (fortified):

12, Viseu

Defenders (10):                                              Garrison (NEEDS UK STAND-IN): Infantry Battalion (3) Infantry Battalion (3) Cavalry Squadron (2) Artillery Battery (2)

Attackers (16): I Corps, 2nd Division: Grec[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6) Cavalerie_Resv[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (4) Cavalerie_Resv[2nd_Sqn]Maj  -  (4) Grec[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (2)

Potential French Reinforcements (20):
I Corps, 1st & 3rd divisions (from 17, Orense):
1er[1st_Batt]Col  -  (5)
2e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (5)
4e[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (4)
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6e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6)

Potential Allied Reinforcements (12):
I Corps, 1st & 2nd divisions (from 11, Coimbra):
54th[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6)
54th[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)
RA[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (2)
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2ndGreys[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)

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Skirmish in 35, Tarragona (fortified):

35, Tarragona

Defenders (10):                                              Garrison (NEEDS FRANCE STAND-IN): Infantry Battalion (3) Infantry Battalion (3) Cavalry Squadron (2) Artillery Battery (2)

Attackers (14): III Corps, 3rd Division: 1er[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) * 1er[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (4) * 15_Cazadores[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) Artilleria[3rd_Arty]Maj  -  (2) *No Lights

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[AlekoTheGreek]

Garrison Stand-In:
Contested Territory: Region 35
Numbers of players: Entire Garrison

Or you can take it if you want it Just noticed you have no battles this week

[Harald Wulfstan]

Garrison Stand-In:
Contested Territory: 12
Numbers of players: (5)
1 inf batt, 1 cav sqd

[33rdKincaid]

Garrison Stand-In:
Contested Territory: Region 35
Numbers of players: Entire Garrison

Or you can take it if you want it Just noticed you have no battles this week

Yeah we can see, not sure when Kepa would like to fight this one as yet!

[Spoons]

Garrison Stand-In:
Contested Territory: Region 35
Numbers of players: Entire Garrison

Or you can take it if you want it Just noticed you have no battles this week

I'm fine if you take it

[33rdKincaid]

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Current Points:

Allies		France
30		43

Casualties


Skirmish in 12, Viseu:

Defenders (10):                                              Garrison Entire Garrison

Attackers (0):

UK Surrender 12, Viseu

Viseu Notes...

24th June 1811...

As Field Marshal Aleko's I Corps heads south from Coruna, his 2nd division meets resistance at Viseu in northern Portugal, in the form of a british garrison.

The Garrison consists of around 1,200 men and chooses to make a stand amongst a range of hills overlooking open plains on all sides; they construct what defenses they can in preperation for the large force that threatens their position. Field Marshal Wolffe with an advance guard of I Corps 1st division is also close at hand and may be able to support the outnumbered garrison to slow the french advance towards Lisbon, bringining with him some 1,500 men and horses.

The French I Corps, 2nd division on the field numbers at around 2,200 men and is comprised largely of cavalry, determined to press on into portugal before allied reinforcments can arrive in Lisbon. They may also expect support from 1st division, promising a further 2,400 infantry and a battery of artillery if required.

Before battle commences however the garrison recieves a report from Field Marshal Wolffe, stating that they are not expect reinforcments and to retreat if they are able, since making a stand against such heavy odds would be impracticable. The British garrison beats a hasty retreat and returns to Lisbon, relinquishing Viseu to the French.

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Siege in 35, Tarragona:

Defenders (10):                                              Garrison Entire Garrison

Attackers (6): III Corps, 3rd division 1er[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (4) Artilleria[3rd_Arty]Maj  -  (2)

France loses 35, Tarragona

Tarragona Notes...

24th June 1811...

Spurred on by their breakthrough in the east, General Kepa's 3rd division of the allied III Corps pressed on into spain - moving through Cuenca and into Tarrogona, where they finally reach some resistance.

The French Garrison consist of around 1,200 men and have no choice but to make a stand on an open plain, to obstruct the Spanish advance; they construct a defensive redoubt, central in the plain to suit their small force.

The Spanish troops under General Kepa number at around 1,700 men and is comprised largely of infantry, a formidable force to pressing on into relatively undefended french territory.

Battle commences around midday with the Spanish forces dispersing themselves widely across the plain, with their artillery stationed on the french left. The french troops focus their infantry around the trench systems on their right flank, cavalry on their left and artillery on a central hill.

The Spanish Line advances as one all along the line with their artillery limbered and moving to support on the french left, looking to take a significant piece of high ground from which to shell the french centre. The french choose to abandon their left, their cavalry quitting the position and moving quickly round to the right; in turn the french infantry stationed on the right concentrate with their cavalry and push hard, routing one spanish battalion there whilst sustaining some losses.

The Spanish troops in the mean time occupy the hill on the left and dig-in to shell the french position, the artillery of which are now fairly isolated. The immediate danger quickly ends however with the return of their infantry and cavalry from the right. A stalemate now ensues with neither side seeming to gain the upper hand...

After a prolonged duel between either sides batteries the french eventually manage to knockout one of the spanish guns, prompting the spanish infantry to push forward and close with the remaining french garrison; numbers win the day and the Spanish Line and Grenadiers drive the french from their defenses.

By Nightfall all french troops from the garrison had fled or surrendered. The Spanish victory was total but costly, losing one battalion of infantry and their artillery; they have now however carved a deep path into french occupied Spain and still mantain two battalions of infantry with which to push on.

There were some issues with this match, prediminantely around neither side willing to push forward mid-way through the action; both sides discussed the best course of action and in the interest of fairness we resolved the stalemate with an all melee charge. For obvious reasons this is not practical with bots involved though so we will be implementing a rule in the event of this happeneing again.

One minor issue with one of the classes on the spanish faction not being able to shoot - will eventually resolve the issue in the script but for now Spanish troops should avoid taking the grenzer class.

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Re-spawns have been updated on the map!

[33rdKincaid]

Turn 4

Allies -                                                    I Corps, 1st Divison: ---> 11. I Corps, 3rd Divison: ---> 11. II Corps, 1st Divison: ---> 18, 12. II Corps, 2nd Divison: ---> 18, 12. III Corps, 1st Divison:   -  Guardia_Real[1st_Batt]Col_Engel  -  (6) ---> 11, 12.   -  Voluntarios[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (3) ---> 11, 12.   -  Dragones[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (3) ---> 11, 12.   -  Artilleria[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (4) ---> 11, 12.   -  Guardia_Real[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (3) ---> 18, 12.   -  Voluntarios[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6) ---> 18, 12.   -  Coracero[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (3) ---> 18, 12. III Corps, 2nd Divison:   -  Galicia[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) ---> 22.   -  Santiago[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (3) ---> 22.   -  Guardia_Corps[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) ---> 7.   -  Artilleria[2nd_Arty]Maj  -  (3) ---> 7. III Corps, 3rd Divison:   -  1er[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4)  ---> 39, 42.   -  15_Cazadores[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) ---> 39, 42.   -  Cantabria[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (2)   -  Cantabria[2nd_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)

France -                                                    I Corps, 1st Divison: ---> 17. I Corps, 2nd Divison: ---> 12. I Corps, 3rd Divison: ---> 17. II Corps, 1st Divison:   -  33e[1st_batt]Col_Kincaid - (6) ---> 25, 21.   -  1er_[2nd_sqn]Gen_Tylerus - (3) ---> 25, 21. II Corps, 2nd Divison:   -  33e[3rd_batt]Maj_Burnes - (6) ---> 19.   -  33e[2nd_arty]Maj_Irishman - (4) ---> 19.   -  33e[4th_batt]Maj_OdaCao - (6) ---> 19.   -  1er_[1st_sqn]Mar_Spoons - (3) ---> 19.   -  33e[2nd_batt]Maj_Kaiser - (6)   -   3e_[2nd_sqn]Maj_Vladimir - (3) ---> 19.   -  33e[1st_arty]Maj_Chef - (4) ---> 19. III Corps, 1st Divison: ---> 19.   +  RFB[2nd_batt]Maj_Sting - (5) ---> 19. III Corps, 2nd Divison: ---> 22.

Engangements:

Skirmish in 12, Viseu (fortified):

12, Viseu

Defenders (10):                                              Garrison (NEEDS France STAND-IN): Infantry Battalion (3) Infantry Battalion (3) Cavalry Squadron (2) Artillery Battery (2)

Attackers (33): III Corps, 1st division Guardia_Real[1st_Batt]Col_Engel  -  (6) Voluntarios[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (3) Dragones[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (3) Artilleria[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (4) II Corps, 1st & 2nd division. KGL[1st_Sqn]Gen_Quinn - (2) KGL[1st_Arty]Maj - (4) *** KGL[3rd_batt]Col - (6) KGL[3rd_Sqn]Mar_Lightning - (2) KGL[2nd_Arty]Maj - (3)

Potential Allied Reinforcements (28):
I Corps, 1st, 2nd & 3rd division.                 
54th[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6)
54th[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)
RA[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (2)
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2ndGreys[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)
92nd[1st_Batt]Mar_Wolffe  -  (4)
92nd[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (4)
RA[2nd_Arty]Maj  -  (2)
***
32nd[1st_btn]Colonel Diamond - (6)

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Battle in 18, North Caceres (fortified):

18, North Caceres

Defenders (29): II Corps, 1st & 2nd division. KGL[1st_batt]Col - (3) KGL[2nd_batt]Maj - (4) KGL[2nd_Sqn]Gen_Quinn - (2) *** KGL[4th_batt]Maj - (5) KGL[4th_Sqn]Maj - (3)                                        III Corps, 1st division Guardia_Real[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (3) Voluntarios[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6) Coracero[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (3)

Attackers (36): I Corps, 1st, 2nd & 3rd division. 1er[1st_Batt]Col  -  (5) 2e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (5) 4e[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (4) *** I Corps, 2nd division. Grec[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6) Cavalerie_Resv[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (4) Cavalerie_Resv[2nd_Sqn]Maj  -  (4) Grec[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (2) *** 6e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6)

Potential Allied Reinforcements (28):
I Corps, 1st, 2nd & 3rd division.                 
54th[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6)
54th[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)
RA[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (2)
***
2ndGreys[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)
92nd[1st_Batt]Mar_Wolffe  -  (4)
92nd[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (4)
RA[2nd_Arty]Maj  -  (2)
***
32nd[1st_btn]Colonel Diamond - (6)

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Skirmish in 19, South Caceres (fortified):

19, South Caceres

Defenders (10):                                              Garrison (NEEDS UK STAND-IN): Infantry Battalion (3) Infantry Battalion (3) Cavalry Squadron (2) Artillery Battery (2)

Attackers (56): I Corps, 3rd division. 7e[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6) II Corps, 1st & 2nd division. 1er_[1st_sqn]Mar_Spoons - (3) 3e_[1st_sqn]Col_KingGeorge - (3) 33e[3rd_batt]Maj_Burnes - (6) 33e[4th_batt]Maj_OdaCao - (6) 33e[2nd_arty]Maj_Irishman - (4) *** 3e_[2nd_sqn]Maj_Smov - (3) 33e[1st_arty]Maj_Chef - (4) III Corps, 1st & 2nd division. 59e[1st_batt]Col - (4) 5e[1st_batt]Mar_AggofanCZ - (4) 56e[1st_batt]Col - (4) 4e[1st_sqn]Maj -  (4) *** RFB[2nd_batt]Maj_Sting - (5) [/color]

Potential French Reinforcements (6):
II Corps, 1st division (from 20, Badajoz):
33e[2nd_batt]Maj_Kaiser - (6)

Potential Allied Reinforcements (28):
I Corps, 1st, 2nd & 3rd division.                 
54th[1st_Batt]Col  -  (6)
54th[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)
RA[1st_Arty]Maj  -  (2)
***
2ndGreys[1st_Sqn]Maj  -  (2)
92nd[1st_Batt]Mar_Wolffe  -  (4)
92nd[2nd_Batt]Maj  -  (4)
RA[2nd_Arty]Maj  -  (2)
***
32nd[1st_btn]Colonel Diamond - (6)

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Skirmish in 22, Murcia (fortified):

12, Murcia

Defenders (17):                                              Garrison (NEEDS UK STAND-IN): Infantry Battalion (3) Infantry Battalion (3) Cavalry Squadron (2) Artillery Battery (2) III Corps, 2nd Galicia[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) Santiago[1st_Sqn]Col  -  (3)

Attackers (11): I Corps, 2nd Division: III Corps, 2nd division. RFB[1st_batt]Gen_Colonish - (6) RFB[1st_sqn]Col_Summoner - (3) RFB[1st_Arty]Maj_Nickname - (2)

Potential French Reinforcements (9):
II Corps, 1st division (From 21, Cuidad Real):
33e[1st_batt]Col_Kincaid - (6)
1er_[2nd_sqn]Gen_Tylerus - (3)

Potential Allied Reinforcements (7):
III Corps, 2nd & 3rd division (from 7, Granada):
Guardia_Corps[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4)
Artilleria[2nd_Arty]Maj  -  (3)

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Skirmish in 42, Tolouse:

42, Tolouse

Defenders (10):                                              Garrison (NEEDS France STAND-IN): Infantry Battalion (3) Infantry Battalion (3) Cavalry Squadron (2) Artillery Battery (2)

Attackers (: III Corps, 3rd Division: 1er[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) * 15_Cazadores[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) *No Lights

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Due to the large amount of battles we will likely extend this turn to two weeks of play, contact me if you have any queries - also post here ASAP if you intend to retreat from any of these actions!

[RFB_Adj-General_Summoner]

Retreat Order
Contested Territory:  22.   Murcia
Retreating to: 24.   Albacete

[33rdKincaid]

With the Viseu(12) & South Caceres(19) actions not taking place either (garrisons surrendering) that only leaves a battle(18) and skirmish(42) to resolve this turn; if we can fit these in to this weekend would be great!


Garrison Stand-In: Elements from II Corps
Contested Territory: 42, Tolouse
Numbers of players: 10

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Garrison Stand-In:
Contested Territory: province 42
Numbers of players: entire garrison

Sorry, I'm blind.

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Result
Contested Territory: 42, Tolouse
Number of Servers: (1-3) 1
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Casualties

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Nice volley 3rd Division

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gg, good fun and our first night action!

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End of Turn 4


Current Points:

Allies		France
29		44

Casualties



France Surrender 12, Viseu


UK Retreat from 18, North Caceres


UK Surrender from 19, South Caceres


France Retreat from 22, Murcia


Siege in 42, Toulouse:

Defenders (0):

Attackers (: III Corps, 3rd Division: 1er[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) * 15_Cazadores[1st_Batt]Col  -  (4) *No Lights

France defends 42, Toulouse

Toulouse Notes...

1st July 1811...

General Kepa's 3rd division of the allied III Corps continue to press on in the absence of French forces, crossing the Pyrenees and reaching a key fortification on the French border near Toulouse.

The French Garrison consists of some 1,200 men, including a balanced force of foot, horse and artillery.

The Spanish troops have sustained steady losses since their breakthrough in eastern Spain, now only fielding some 1,100 Infantry with which they hope to take the fort by escalade.

The Spanish plan a sudden attack after nightfall, counting on the low visibility to conceal their advance; their Cazadores equipped with siege ladders read themselves to escalade the walls on the French right whilst their main body of infantry and grenadiers mass in the centre. The French troops disperse themselves evenly along the wall, with their artillerymen and a small contingent of infantry guarding the gateway.

The Spanish Line advances as one line, disguising their intentions of attack up to the last possible second. Upon nearing the wall and starting to take enemy fire the Cazadores break away to attack the French right, hurriedly putting up their ladders whilst the remaining Spanish rush the gateway.

The attack on the wall distracts most of the French infantry as half the Spanish troops rush through the gateway; a French gun stationed there misfires unexpectedly, killing French and Spanish troops alike and adding to the panic. Hoping to avoid the French cuirassiers in the courtyard the victorious Spanish immediately leave the gate and move up the steps on to the wall to attack the French infantry already occupied fending off the ladders; one company bravely defends the stairwell long enough for the Cazadores attacking up the ladders to be routed.

The situation for the French troops now appears desperate as the remaining French infantry on the wall are suddenly outnumbered by Spanish grenadiers attacking along the wall from the gateway; the French extricate themselves along the wall and down into the courtyard, closely followed by the Spanish who once off the walls charge with bayonets. The fresh cuirassier squadron is at hand however and is free to engage the troops that have now quite the safety of the walls; after a bitter struggle the French troops gain the upper hand and rout the remaining Spanish grenadiers.

The defence was costly for the French but absolutely necessary to deny the allies territory on French soil. The surviving Spanish no longer have the strength to offer resistance and retreat over the Pyrenees and back into Spain.

A problem free match, thank you to Kepa for your excellent organisation. Also worth noting it would appear we've fixed the script errors relating to the light infantry classes on the Spanish faction!

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