Rating: |
6.9 (2) |
Games Played: |
2 |
SM: |
4 |
Turns: |
44 |
Type: |
Custom |
First Side: |
French (Nap) |
Second Side: |
Russians (Nap) |
Single Battle - First Battle of Polotsk, The First Day (44 turns, Medium) - Aug. 17, 1812 - Wittgenstein and his First Corps are operating against the Northern Wing of the French army made up of Oudinot's II corps and St. Cyr's VI corps. Despite being outnumbered, Wittgenstein attacked the northern flank. After initial success, The superior French numbers eventually prevailed. Despite the eventual French victory, Wittgenstein's initial success caused Napoleon to have to take the Russian threat in this area seriously, insuring that the Bavarian VI Corps would have to remain in the Polotsk area. This scenario covers the first day of battle when the Russians made most of their gains.