Battle of Rosche – Move 10

1700-1800 30 July 1813

Table at the start of move 10

Top left the French have abandoned their guns and are in rout

Right 13 and 16 French have routed 7 Prussian

French are now on attack orders

IV French corps

General Reynier (Gifted) – 6CP – Attack

Reynier moves to two infantry columns

Both brigades turn to left and form column of attack

16 French (5) skirmish 6 Prussian (2) no casualties

French cavalry test morale (3) for shaken, fail and rout

Gunners test morale (3) for rout, fail and continue rout

14 infantry test morale (4) for rout, fail and continue rout

15 infantry test morale (3) for shaken, fail and join rout

2^nd Prussian corps

General Kleist (Average) – 5CP – Hold

5 infantry moves to left flank in column of march

6 infantry turn to left and form line

Kleist moves to take command of left flank

7 infantry (6 casualties) continues to rout

Cavalry test morale (5) for rout, rally and become shaken

Notes on Game

IV French corps are in a desperate situation. Their gunners, cavalry and half of their infantry are in rout to the north of Rosche. Two infantry brigades have routed the left hand Prussian brigade, but are committed to attack three infantry brigades and the Prussian artillery.

Reynier is unable to retreat without leaving his two brigades open to attack. His best brigade is in reserve, leaving his conscript brigade to face the Prussian attack