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Sunday, November 22, 2015

29 March 1813 – Battle of Stendel


Tactical map of battle area

Background to battle
 Two Prussian corps have orders to attack Stendel
One French corps has orders to attack Stendel

Wargame
 Because of the Prussian odds of two to one no wargame will be fought
The result will be calculated by using Campaign Rule 09
0800
This map shows the location of each corps at first light
All three corps have orders to attack Stendel

1200
1 Prussian and 3 French corps both advance and engage
4 Prussian corps advance into G09


1600
1 Prussian and 3 French continue to fight
4 Prussian advance into F09


2000  
4 Prussian joins the battle
Outnumbered two to one 3 French corps retreat

Conclusion
An obvious Prussian victory
The French have lost 2400 infantry
The Russians have lost 1200 infantry

Outcome
Russians retreat under cover of darkness

Battle Summary
1 Prussian and 3 French corps both have orders to attack Stendel
Both corps advance and commence to fight within the city
The battle continues until 4 Prussian corps arrive
Outnumbered two to one the French break contact and retreat
The French lose 2400 casualties
The Prussians lose 1200 casualties
 

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