3 May 1813 – Battle of Naumburg

Tactical map of battle area

The campaign opens with a surprise French attack the border town of Naumburg.

5^th French army have deployed out of sight of 2^nd Russian army

Both French corps will arrive on the table at the start of move 1

Both Russian corps start the game on the table

 

French – 8 infantry brigades, 2 cavalry brigade, 2 corps artillery

Russian – 8 infantry brigades, 2 cavalry brigade, 2 corps artillery

Table at start of battle

2^nd Russian Army is deployed on the right

General Jermolow has taken command of the town and one infantry brigade

3^rd corps are south of the town

4^th corps are east of the town

 

5^th French Army will arrive at the left edge of table at the start of move one

End of Move 2

3^rd Russian corps has deployed between the town and the woods

4^th Russian corps are moving to deploy north of the town

 

5^th French army is advancing from the left

Marshal Lefebvre has taken command of 7^th corps artillery and two infantry brigades

7^th French corps is moving through the woods in the north

14^th Westphalian corps is advancing over the hills to the south

End of Move 4

4^th Russian corps is now in position north of the town

Russian reserve hold eastern half of town, with one brigade in reserve

3^rd Russian corps is now in position south of the town

Their artillery hit French infantry with first round fired

 

7^th French corps are deploying east of the woods

French reserve infantry receive 10% casualties, but pass morale test

One brigade is approaching the unoccupied western half of town

 

14^th Westphalian corps is moving through hills south of town

End of Move 6

7^th French corps have cleared the woods and deployed to attack

Their artillery have caused 20% casualties to one Russian brigade

 

The French reserve artillery have caused one Russian brigade to retreat shaken

This has prompted Lefebvre to advance both infantry brigades, rather than enter the town.

 

The Russian reserve has moved to support 3^rd corps

 

14^th Westphalian corps have cleared the hill

Their cavalry have charged the Russian Cossacks

The first round of melee is a draw, with both sides suffering 10% casualties

 

End of Move 8

7^th French corps advance

Cavalry charged and routed by Russian dragoons

Dragoons then charge and rout nearest infantry brigade

 

French reserve advance.

Infantry charge gunners, receive 20% casualties but rout gunners

Infantry charge and rout supporting Russian infantry brigade

Russian reserve advance to fill the gap between 3^rd corps and the town

 

14^th Westphalian corps advance

Cavalry melee won against Russian Cossacks

Both sides suffer 30% casualties, but Cossacks retreat shaken

End of Move 10

7^th French corps retreat in square

4^th Russian corps advance in column of attack supported by cavalry

 

French reserve infantry both in rout

Russian reserve infantry move to support 3^rd corps

 

14^th Westphalian and 3^rd Russian corps involved in widespread infantry melee

 

French have four corps in rout

Russians have two corps in rout

End of Move 12

7^th French corps break and rout, one brigade and artillery cover the retreat

4^th Russian corps call off attack at nightfall

 

French reserve infantry in rout, artillery retreat at nightfall

Russian reserve hold town at  nightfall

 

14^th Westphalian corps hold their position until nightfall

3^rd Russian corps break and rout

 

Summary

The French have lost 13 infantry and 4 cavalry casualties (5600 men)

The Russians have lost 9 infantry, 5 cavalry and 1 artillery casualties (4200 men)

The Russians have held the town and win the battle