Second Battle of Uelzen – Move 10

1700-1800 27 July 1813

Table at the start of move 10

The battle for north Uelzen continues

The Prussian square is forcing the cuirassiers back towards their artillery

IV French corps

General Reynier (Gifted) – 6CP – Engage Orders

Artillery fire close range on south Uelzen, no casualties

13 brigade skirmish 5 Prussian, no casualties

2^nd Prussian corps

General Kleist (Average) – 5CP – Engage Orders

7 brigade garrison south Uelzen

Routed 8 brigade move north of Uelzen

5 and 7 brigades skirmish 13 French

5 brigade test morale for casualty, fail and are shaken

8 brigade test morale for shaken, fail and rout

Notes on Game

Although outnumbered, 13 French brigade is elite and is overcoming one Prussian brigade after another. The Prussian casualties from the previous battle are now taking effect.

Morale tests are covered in wargame rule 17

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