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The Fourth Coalition 1806-1807
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The Battle of Jena; (October 14th, 1806)
Author: [HWK]Stu. The first blow of the one-two punch that
knocked Prussia to its knees, this map sees the French army (blue) on the attack against the Prussians
(black) who have taken up positions anchored in local villages. Using the Osprey publication
“Jena 1806”, Stu has recreated a beautiful map that features all the heights, hills and towns featured
in the book. No up-grades or map rules, French attack. Read text in download before playing.
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The Battle of Auerstadt; (October 14th, 1806)
Author: [HWK]Stu. This battle although overshadowed by
Napoleon Bonaparte's nearby victory at Jena, was one of Marshal Davout's greatest victories over
Prussian army - more than twice the size of his force. The French army (blue) are on the defensive against
the Prussians (black). No up-grades or map rules, Prussians attack.
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The Battle of Pultusk (December 26, 1806)
Author: [HWK]Stu. The Battle of Pultusk took place in Poland,
between 35,000 Russian soldiers with 128 guns under Bennigsen and 25,000 French soldiers under Marshal
Lannes. The French (blue) attack on this map against the Russian (green) defense. There are no map rules
or up-grades.
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The Battle of Heilsberg (June 10, 1807)
Author: [HWK]SirWilliam;
The battle that pre-ceded Friedland by 4 days, this conflict saw
both sides worn down and Napoleon seriously stalled by his stubborn
enemy. The Russian/Prussian army of Bennigsen (green) thwarted
every major assault from behind their formidable redoubts and
even threatened to engulf a daring cavalry charge with their own
counter-attack. The French (blue) must drive the Allies from their
positions and from the town though a draw can be called if the
allies retain control of the town at the end of hostilities. Read
enclosed text before playing.
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The Battle of Friedland (June 14, 1807)
Author: [HWK]Stu, The Russian army (green) has crossed the
River Alle against what was an inferior French force. Having secured the town, the Russians inexplicably
stop and begin an artillery duel with the French (blue). Now, Napoleon has arrived with the rest of the
French army and seeing the Russians with their backs to the river, decides the time is right for a
counter-attack. French are on the offensive, This map can be played using objectives, Austria must try to
hold her gains, especially the town of Friedland, no up-grades.
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