035. The Battle of Bassano - WDS Campaign Marengo
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Rating: | 8.67 (7) |
Games Played: | 5 |
SM: | 3 |
Turns: | 36 |
Type: | Stock |
First Side: | French (Nap) |
Second Side: | Allies (Nap) |
6 November 1796 - Historical - Intended to be played Head to Head - The opening round of the Arcole campaign revolved around a two pronged attack by the Austrian army. One wing under Davidovich, commanding the Tyrol Corps would descend down the Adige from Trent to Rivoli and on to Peschiera and Verona while Alvinczy with the main column would emerge from Bassano and move on Verona from the east. ... more text to follow
Player Voting Stats | ||
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Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
agmoss99 | Slightly Pro French (Nap) | 5 |
LFDLM | Well Balanced | 7 |
Chosen Man | Well Balanced | 7 |
Partizanka | Well Balanced | 9 |
Chosen Man | Well Balanced | 5 |
Gaming Records | |||||||||
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1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
Chosen Man | vs. | Cory R | Allies (Nap) Major Win | 42 | 6 | ||||
Chosen Man | vs. | Partizanka | French (Nap) Major Win | 42 | 6 | ||||
Belisarius | vs. | Blitz Shadow Player | Allies (Nap) Major Loss | 6 | 42 | ||||
Carlo Filangieri | vs. | LFDLM | Draw | 24 | 24 | ||||
agmoss99 | vs. | D-Day_Dodger | Allies (Nap) Major Win | 42 | 6 |
Big map, lots of objectives. It should have been pro French. But a small oversight cost the French their artillery, then Bonaparte.
Swung to the Allies initially
This is a surprisingly fun scenario considering the limitations the terrain puts on movement with flat fields intersected by roads and numerous streams. Prussians start scattered and once unified proved worthy fighters but French artillery is superior and was decisive in the outcome.
small and brief
I found it enjoyable but need a combination of luck and tactics