WARGAMING WITH NAPOLEONIC MINIATURES
Rafael Pardo
dessau (october 12, 1813)
chasing tauentzien
The plans of the generals |
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French Plan |
Allied Plan
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(1) To fix the Prussians at Polnitz (2) To advance with the
main body towards Dessau, whereas (3) the reinforcements break the Prussian flank |
(1) To hold the French at Polnitz with the rearguard and (2) the main body, while protecting (3) the march of the train column towards the bridges at Dessau |
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The first clashes
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The fight at Polnitz |
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The fall of
Polnitz |
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The final results
French losses (4 pts.)
10e Hussars Regiment; 1/145e Ligne IR
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Prussian losses (7 pts.)
3/3rd Reserve IR; 1/4th E. Prussian IR; Fus/4th E. Prussian IR; 6 pdrs battery #6. General Muller KIA |
Pursuing cavalry:
French: 6 bases left
Prussians: 9 bases left
Pursuit not allowed |
The Prussian battle plan worked perfectly. The French were delayed at Polnitz, allowing the Prussian baggage train to reach the safety of the bridges.
Achieved its purpose, the Prussians withdrew slowly until a sudden storm ended the fight.
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THE BATTLE IS A DRAW |
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THE SCENARIO
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