Second Battle of Uelzen – Move 6

1300-1400 27 July 1813

Table at the start of move 6

French and Prussians both move infantry towards north Uelzen

French corps still widely separated as Reynier concentrates on Uelzen

2nd Prussian corps

General Kleist (Average) – 6CP – Engage Orders

Artillery fire on enemy guns, no casualties

Kleist moves to town

5 brigade moves towards north Uelzen

8 brigade moves into north Uelzen

IV French corps

General Reynier (Gifted) – 7CP – Move Orders

Artillery fire on south Uelzen, no casualties

Manhandle guns nearer to town

13 brigade moves towards north Uelzen

Cavalry retreat out of artillery range

Notes on Game

Artillery ineffective as only difficult targets within range

French gunners require 10 for a hit on south Uelzen

Prussian gunners require 11 for a hit on enemy gunners

Artillery fire covered in wargame rule 7

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