Next up - Eylau (1807)
19/01/2022
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In late 1806 The Grande armee settled in for winter quarters in occupied Poland, after dealing a severe blow to the Prussian forces at Jena/Auerstadt. The new Campaign in 1807 however began early in January, with the Russians under Bennigsen attempting to turn the French left wing; after some manoeuvring however the multitude of French corps force the combined Prussian and Russian forces to withdraw to the North East. In early February with all his forces finally concentrated, Benngisen decides to make a stand at the town of Eylau. Napoleon confidently pursues on all fronts, with his army corps spread out - potentially too far to support each other. This later develops into the ultimate decider for one of the most bloodiest of battles of the Napoleonic Wars...
Please note that this Event makes use of Server-side scripts which alter the appearance/equipment of some units, so as a result some client-side mods might not work as intended! |  |  Event Stages: Stage 1 | Struggle for Eylau | Siege Classes - Lines, Lights, CavalryNormal Siege, Cavalry class occupants may take line if they wish.On the 7th of February with the arrival of Augerau's corps, French troops outside the town of Eylau now have the strength to press the Russian rear-guard as it covers the main Russian armies retreat to high ground. The engagement quickly escalates into a bitter struggle for the town and the shelter it will offer the victor against the cold night closing in. The action continues into the night, the Russians making the French troops pay dearly for every building and street...Allies | France | 10 | 45th (Cavalry)
10 | BC (Lights)
10 | 1stEB (Line)
10 | 3e (Line)
15 | 16th (Line)
15 | 18pp (Line)
15 | Nr21 (Line)
25 | 45th (Line)
Total: (110) | 10 | 33rd (Cavalry)
10 | 92nd (Lights)
10 | 1er (Line)
10 | 4pw (Line)
20 | 25pp (Line)
20 | 33rd (Line)
15 | 73e (Line)
15 | 92nd (Line)
Total: (110) |
Stage 2 | Augerau's Offensive | Battle Classes - LineAdmin Controlled Battle - Both teams form 2 ranks on the admins and await direction.On the morning of the 8th both armies draw themselves up to give battle on opposite ridges, Eylau still under French occupation in the centre. The French army is in a vulnerable position, with two of its corps yet to make an appearance on the field and the allies having the numerical advantage. Napoleon regardless seizes the initiative and orders Augerau’s corps out of Eylau to attack the Russian centre, hoping to occupy the enemy long enough for Davout’s corps to arrive on the field. A storm which would be present most of the day shrouds the Russians as the French march blindly towards their positions...Allies | France | 10 | BC (Line)
10 | 1stEB (Line)
10 | 3e (Line)
15 | 16th (Line)
15 | 18pp (Line)
15 | Nr21 (Line)
35 | 45th (Line)
Total: (110) | 10 | 1er (Line)
10 | 4pw (Line)
20 | 25pp (Line)
30 | 33rd (Line)
15 | 73e (Line)
25 | 92nd (Line)
Total: (110) |
Stage 3 | Augerau's Offensive | Battle Classes - Lines, Lights, CavalryNormal BattleA confused combat ensues amidst the snow storm as Augerau's corp advances...Allies | France | 10 | 45th (Cavalry)
10 | BC (Lights)
10 | 1stEB (Line)
10 | 3e (Line)
15 | 16th (Line)
15 | 18pp (Line)
15 | Nr21 (Line)
25 | 45th (Line)
Total: (110) | 10 | 33rd (Cavalry)
10 | 92nd (Lights)
10 | 1er (Line)
10 | 4pw (Line)
20 | 25pp (Line)
20 | 33rd (Line)
15 | 73e (Line)
15 | 92nd (Line)
Total: (110) |
Stage 4 | Last Stand of the 14eme | Siege Classes - Lines, CavalryNormal Siege except the defenders must maintain formations to reload. France should use the surrounding terrain around the flag to defend - teamwork and forming square advisable!Blinded by the snow storm, the various division of Augerau’s corps become scattered as they encounter the Russians, many falling back to Eylau before the onslaught of Russian artillery and musketry. One Regiment, the 14th Line stand firm bravely but as regiments either side begin to retreat the 14th find themselves surrounded. To protect themselves as best they can the infantry forms square and prepare to fight to the last man – the 14eme do not Surrender...Allies | France | 10 | BC (Cavalry)
10 | 1stEB (Cavalry)
10 | 3e (Cavalry)
15 | Nr21 (Cavalry)
35 | 45th (Cavalry)
Total: (80) | 10 | 1er (Line)
10 | 4pw (Line)
15 | 16th (Line)
15 | 18pp (Line)
20 | 25pp (Line)
30 | 33rd (Line)
15 | 73e (Line)
25 | 92nd (Line)
Total: (140) |
Stage 5 | Bennigsen's counter offensive | Siege Classes - Lines, Lights, CavalryNormal Siege, Cavalry class occupants may take line if they wish.With Augerau’s attack stalled his men are thrown back with heavy casualties, retreating to Eylau. The Russians under Bennigsen waste no time in taking advantage of the situation and launch a counter attack against the frail French center sheltering at Eylau. Napoleon historically commits his Old Guard to hold the town at all costs... Allies | France | 10 | 45th (Cavalry)
10 | BC (Lights)
10 | 1stEB (Line)
10 | 3e (Line)
15 | 16th (Line)
15 | 18pp (Line)
15 | Nr21 (Line)
25 | 45th (Line)
Total: (110) | 10 | 33rd (Cavalry)
10 | 92nd (Lights)
10 | 1er (Line)
10 | 4pw (Line)
20 | 25pp (Line)
20 | 33rd (Line)
15 | 73e (Line)
15 | 92nd (Line)
Total: (110) |
Stage 6 | Murat's cavalry charge | Battle Classes - Lines, CavalryAdmin controlled round, Russia form 2 ranks along the road and France await direction by an admin.With the French centre now as frail as ever and Ney’s corps not yet arrived, the situation for Napoleon looks dire indeed. It is at this point that a fresh Prussian corps now arrives on the field to support the Russian troops, leaving the fate of the battle in little doubt. However Napoleon now famously commits his final reserve; 11,000 cavalry under Marshal Murat to hammer the allied centre hard and buy him time for Ney and Davout’s corps to deploy on the field. Will the best cavalry France has to offer, seated on the best steeds in Europe be enough to stall the overwhelming allied forces...Allies | France | 10 | BC (Line)
10 | 1stEB (Line)
10 | 3e (Line)
15 | 16th (Line)
15 | 18pp (Line)
15 | Nr21 (Line)
35 | 45th (Line)
25 | 92nd (Line)
Total: (135) | 10 | 1er (Cavalry)
10 | 4pw (Cavalry)
20 | 25pp (Cavalry)
20 | 33rd (Cavalry)
15 | 73e (Cavalry)
Total: (85) |
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