"The Battle of Eggmühl, 22nd April 1809: The Refight" Topic

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Tango01

01 Sep 2026 1:38 p.m. PST

"However, I should admit that the orbat for our game was very slightly different to the one posted; firstly, I fielded the Württemberg Light Infantry and Jäger as separate units for no reason other than because I wanted to (they've been painted since 1999, but haven't got onto the table once since then!). To compensate the defenders, I bumped the 9th Grenzer and Bieber's Brigade up slightly in strength. Secondly, I also fielded the Württemberg cavalry as two 12-figure units and compensated the Austrians by adding four figures to the 3rd Hussars.

Thirdly, I allowed the Austrian Reserve-Korps grenadiers and cuirassiers to be deployed from the start. I soon realised that this would be an over-balancing addition to the orbat, so halted them in a reserve position and didn't allow them to be used until Turn 10. I think they could happily be left out of the scenario completely unless the French capture Obersanding and/or completely destroy Dedovich…"

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