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I can play at the usual time, 20:00 BST, 15:00 EST.

I'll join today if I get back from work on time...

No you won't, you need to do some letter writing and order issuing for the campaign.

We can wait for you Miko, just let us know.

Did not think I would be available today but I am is anyone else?

I'm available for a game today at the usual time, 15:00 EST, 20:00 BST. I'll have a scenario for both PvAI and PvP.

I should make it.

I'll be there.

Sorry, apparently we're having dinner at my aunt's.

sorry I have not been playing any games for the last 2 weeks or so. School started so I'm trying to get back into the swing of things and now my pc has been starting to slow down a lot so I'm hoping to fix this before I plan a game

You missed a good bloodbath vs the Russians.  It played out very much like any one of the battles fought during the retreat from Moscow.  The French lost more than a third of the troops engaged.  The Russians lost more.

With Russian forces nipping at the flanks, the retreat from Moscow has been slow and painful.  The few messengers that have been able to get through from the west report that a sizable Russian unit is assembling in the vicinity of Yadrovo with the obvious intention of halting the French column.

Due to limited fodder for the horses, the cavalry is quite weak and requires rest.  The constant demands made upon it has reduced its reconnaissance value tremendously.  Thus, you have no real idea of what lies in front of you.

Intelligence:
The light cavalry of Beurman and Pire have been quite busy fending off the near constant harassment by the Cossacks.  Large numbers of these pests constantly appear out of nowhere and try to attack the vulnerable flanks of the column.  Since your tired cavalry is barely able to defend against these hairy men, you have no idea if any regular forces are assembling behind them.

Now word has come of a more substantial force of regular cavalry blocking the main road west.  Given the foggy conditions, you are unable to determine if this is merely a patrol or the vanguard of an attacking force.

Objective:
As the lead corps of the column, you must open the road west.  Defeat any Russian forces attempting to block main road west through Yadrovo.

Replay: Replay File

anything today?

I can play at the usual time, 15:00 EST, 20:00 BST.

If we do not have 6 or more players today, I've made a PvsAI scenario.  It's a follow-on for the battle we fought Friday.


The retreat over the same roads the French took during the summer invasion has left the columns
without any meaningful supplies.  The Emperor decides to force his way SW towards the depot at Minsk.
Prince Eugene's IV Corps is again in the vanguard and has been tasked with opening the road for the
rest of the army.

Intelligence:
Once again the corps light cavalry has been tasked with an impossible role given its weakened state.
Although the ever present Cossacks have been a nuisance, they have not been a serious threat and have
easily been driven off.  Still, they have prevented proper advanced scouting.

Near the village of Souraz a piquet of Russian hussars from the Elisabethgrad regiment was captured.
The sergeant in command of the group was quite willing to talk and said that the rest of the regiment
is located on the low ridge just south of town along with a horse battery.

His regiment is attached to Prince Constantin's corps which is moving north to block the way to Minsk.
He estimates the corps to be 30,000 strong.

Objective:
Open the road to Minsk.  If Constantin is indeed assembling in the south, he will have to be dealt
with.

No supplies for the French. They were unable to open the road to Minsk in the time allowed. Horse is back on the menu.

Is there a replay file for that game?

yep...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cbay1t0jb3yp1if/AI%20wins.zip?dl=0

I can play at the usual time today, 15:00 EST, 20:00 BST. If we need a PvAI battle and I get it finished, the French will need to force a crossing of the Berezina.

I can play at the usual time today, 15:00 EST, 20:00 BST. If we need a PvAI battle and I get it finished, the French will need to force a crossing of the Berezina.

I think Andrew would love to be CiC for this battle

I can think of no better commander for this task.  


The last major, natural barrier is before you.  Once across the Berezina, the depot at Vilna is only days away.  The bridge at Borisov, (Alt Goldberg), has been burnt and is unusable as is the one further north.  French sappers have constructed two fragile bridges south of Borisov.

Intelligence:
The enemy position on the far side of the river, though formidable is thought to be lightly manned.  It appears the Emperor's ruse to the north has convinced the Russian commander, Chichagov, that the main crossing will take place there.

A Russian captain captured last night has informed you that, Chichagov, while enjoying the evening with his mistress, got into a terrible row with her.  The result was a knife
in the throat.  Alas, Chichagov is no more.  He has been replaced by General Dokhturov, a more energetic and likely more competent commander.  The captain has also told you that Russian troops are moving back to the south.

To add to the misery, stragglers report the forces of Wittgenstein, Milodrovich and Platov are  approaching from the west.

Objective:
The situation is desperate.  Your corps has been tasked with securing the far side of the river.  Secure the river crossings and get your command to the east edge of the map. Time is of the essence.


VIII Corps: Général de Division Andoche Junot (19885 Inf.  3939 Cav.  58 Guns))

 10e Division: Général de Division Ledru (6430 Inf.  1144 Cav.  20 Guns)
   Brigade Friederichs: Général de brigade Friederichs (2750 Inf. 5 battalions  Avg. Exp. 5.4)
   Brigade Bonnamy: Général de brigade Bonnamy (3680 Inf. 7 battalions  Avg. Exp. 5.4)
   14e Brigade de cavalerie légère: Général de brigade Beurman (1144 Cav. 4 squadrons  Avg.Exp. 5.6)
   3e/4e Artillerie à cheval: Capit. 3e/4e batterie à cheval (6 Guns   Avg. Exp. 5.0)
   5e/2e Artillerie à pied: Capit. 5e/2e batterie à pied (8 Guns   Avg. Exp. 5.0)
   3e/3e Artillerie à cheval: Capit. 3e batterie à cheval (6 Guns   Avg. Exp. 5.0)

 2e Division: Général de Division Friant (7330 Inf.  1675 Cav.  18 Guns)
   Brigade Gerard: Général de brigade Maurice-Etienne Gerard (2650 Inf. 5 battalions  Avg. Exp. 5.4)
   Brigade Huard: Général de brigade Huard à St. Aubin (4680 Inf. 8 battalions  Avg. Exp. 5.6)
   Dragons de l'Impératic: Général de brigade St. Sulpice (1675 Cav. 2 squadrons  Avg.Exp. 9.0)
   1. Wurttemberg Wurst Batterie: Kapit 1. Wurttemberg Wurst Batterie (4 Guns   Avg. Exp. 5.0)
   1. Wurttemberg Fuß-Artillerie: Kapit. 1. Wurttemberg Fuß-Artillerie (6 Guns   Avg. Exp. 5.0)
   3e/1er Artillerie à pied: Capit. 3e batterie à pied (8 Guns   Avg. Exp. 7.0)

 5e Division: Général de Division Jean Dominique Compans (6125 Inf.  1120 Cav.  20 Guns)
   Brigade Guyardet: Général de brigade Guyardet (3250 Inf. 5 battalions  Avg. Exp. 5.2)
   Brigade Gratien: Général de brigade Gratien (2875 Inf. 5 battalions  Avg. Exp. 5.2)
   11e Brigade de cavalerie légère: Général de brigade Malmaison (1120 Cav. 2 squadrons  Avg.Exp. 5.0)
   9e/2e Artillerie à pied: Capit. 9e/2e batterie à pied (8 Guns   Avg. Exp. 6.0)
   5 Polska Bateria Stóp: Kapitan 5 Polska Bateria Stóp (6 Guns   Avg. Exp. 6.0)
   1er Garde batterie à cheval: Capit. 1er Garde batterie à cheval (6 Guns   Avg. Exp. 7.0)

Following recent legal issues in life, the job of commanding a force larger than the size of a Division will require a signed contract previously agreed upon by all parties involved. A notary will review every document before signing.

That is all.

I'm available for a game today at the usual time, 15:00 EST, 20:00 BST. The smirking over how easy Monday's game was has influenced today's scenario.

I might make it.

The smirking over how easy Monday's game was has influenced today's scenario.

Have you taken into account that the best players were designated to command the hardest part?
I wish I could claim some credit but it was pure coincidence. Today we might not be that lucky

I'm available for a game today at the usual time, 15:00 EST, 20:00 BST. I made the changes to the dll mentioned in the cavalry topic. We can try them out if people like.