Yorck has deployed his artillery to cover the Kalbe road
This protects his line of retreat should it prove necessary
The town is still in dispute
Marmont is aware that 4th Prussian corps will arrive behind him shortly
He must move to the left or right to avoid fighting on two fronts
1st Prussian corps
General Yorck (Gifted) – 8CP – Engage
Yorck moves to command range (8”) of reserve and cavalry
4 infantry advance 8” towards west Wolfsburg
Cavalry advance 7” towards French cavalry
Yorck moves to command range (8”) of artillery
Artillery move 4” and unlimber
Yorck moves to centre of Wolfsburg
Skirmish 1 Prussian (3) against 21 French (6)
1 Prussian pass morale test (3) for second casualty
VI French corps
Marshal Marmont (Average) – 5CP - Engage
23 infantry advance 4” and form column of attack
Skirmish 22 French (2) against 3 Prussian (4) no casualties
French cavalry melee Prussian cavalry
French 1 combat point plus 7 for 2D6 total 4
Draw, no casualties, both disordered
Battle for Wolfsburg
No casualties in west Wolfsburg
Second Prussian casualty in east Wolfsburg
Despite heavy casualties both brigades continue to skirmish
Prussian reinforcements arrive at east Wolfsburg
Notes on Game
Both commanders are aware of enemy approaching behind them
The battle for Wolfsburg is still undecided
Both sides have to consider how to meet the new threat
Marmont must win the cavalry melee or be pinned between two enemy corps
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