Battle of Steinhorst – Move 10

1700-1800 25 July 1813

Table at the start of move

The Prussians cavalry have forced the French gunners to evade to the town, but must now remain there to prevent them returning to their guns.

If the French cuirassiers can rally they will force Yorck to abandon his attack until he can reposition his hussars.

1^st Prussian corps

General Yorck (Gifted) – 6CP – Engage Orders

Artillery fire short range on shaken infantry, hit

French infantry test morale for hit, fail and are shaken

3 brigade advance and form line from column of attack

3 Prussian skirmish, inflict casualties

19 French skirmish, inflict casualties

3 Prussian test morale, fail become shaken

19 French test morale, pass remain formed

V French corps

General Laurison (Average) – 4CP – Hold Orders

Move 18 brigade into skirmish range

Move shaken cuirassiers closer to battle line

18 French skirmish, inflict casualties

19 French skirmish, inflict casualties

3 Prussian test morale for 3 casualties, fail and rout

2 Prussian test morale for nearby rout, fail become shaken

1 Prussian test morale for nearby rout, pass remain formed

17 French test morale for shaken, fail and remain shaken

French cuirassiers test morale for shaken, fail and rout

19 French test morale for nearby rout, fail and rout

18 French test morale for nearby rout, pass and remain formed

Notes on Game

French reinforced their skirmish line, won the skirmish fight and routed Prussian brigade

They also brought up their cuirassiers, which if they rally can charge shaken Prussian infantry. Cuirassiers failed morale and routed, taking an infantry brigade with them.

Both corps are suffering morale problems, and either could break and run.