La Bataille de Friedland et Danzig 1809

Further Cossacks may not charge infantry that is in good order from any orientation, or unlimbered artillery into a front hexside of the enemy. Cossaques have a different movement rate in the Forest than other Cavalry types. French Grenadiers / Voltigeurs ( combined elite companies)- The French combined elite companies which form the 1 st Grenadier Division of the Reserve Corps, have been assembled by combining 4 elite companies from different regiments into ad hoc battalions for the campaign. General of Division Oudinot leads these battalions. Many of the battalions have the ability to skirmish and many are elite infantry. Foreign Confederation Infantrie in French Service- - The Allied states of Saxony (Sassen) and Wurzburg have embraced the cause of liberty, joining with the French Army to secure their sovereignty against their aggressive neighbors. The Poles are fighting to re-create a country destroyed by the partitioning of their homeland. For purposes of the game these units are all considered as Foreign Allies in French Service. Sassen Infantry- These troops have been trained and have fought under the Prussian system for several generations. Their Officers and NCO know of no other way. It was only last year they were fighting in the Prussian Army. They are most comfortable in line formation and as such their printed morale values are improved by 3 in all regards for morale checks when they are in line. Polska and Romanov Infantry Melee- The Soldiers fighting for a free Poland saw the declarations by the French Republic and their Emperor as the Polish people’s only hope for an independent state. After Russia participated in the partition of Poland, the Russian Army and Cossacks had been especially harsh on the population. To the Polish soldier the choices were victory with revenge or slavery. Therefore to simulate the commitment of the Polish Armies please use the following rules if they engage in any combat with the Russians: After a melee result with a numerical result, including zero, then role a single die...a 1 or 2 result would mean each side would lose another increment.

All other results are as indicated on the Assualt a’ Melee Table Terrain Mühlen Fluβ

The Mühlen Fluβ runs mostly west to east through the middle of the battlefield. This is a freshwater stream which had steep banks and a deep fast current. The stream separated the two major engagements of the battle, and it was considered a formidable barrier to formed troops. No combat unit or personality may cross the stream between the Alle Fluβ and the first hex of the Village of Posthenen, without using one of the Russian Foot Bridges. Pontoon & Foot Bridges On the evening before the battle the Russians placed 3 pontoon bridges over the Alle Fluβ and 4 foot bridges over The Mühlen Fluβ. The 4 foot bridges may only be used by infantry types or personalities, and the movement costs are contained upon the movement chart.

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