War of Liberation, Part IV: October 14-30, 1813
Napoleon at Leipzig, 1813 is one of the three new games now on P500 from OSG's THE LIBRARY OF NAPOLEONIC BATTLES series. Details on the series are below, as all the games share a common rules set and game system.
Napoleon at Leipzig, 1813 includes the following battles:
- Leibertwolkwitz (14-15 Oct)
- Wachau / Markkleeberg (16-17 Oct)
- Moeckern (16-17 Oct)
- Leipzig (18-19 Oct)
- Hanau (29-30 Oct)
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THE LIBRARY OF NAPOLEONIC BATTLES is a two-player simulation of 70 battles at the Grand Tactical level. The series is planned to cover all the major battles of the Napoleonic Wars, from Napoleon's first army command in Italy, 1796, to his final defeat at Waterloo 19 years later.
The French Player must exploit the strengths of the constantly evolving French army against a host of Coalition Forces, using a tried and tested game system based on the classic Napoleon's Last Battles. The optional card rules allow for uncertainty as to both side's exact Order of Battle, and allows forces that were actually within range to participate unexpectedly. The uncertainty here allows for a more real-world situation, since the actual commanders never knew what forces they were facing, sometimes even after the battle was over.
The system employs Leaders, Vedettes, Hidden Forces, Road March, Baggage Trains, March Orders, Repulse, Pontoons and Alternate Reinforcements. You must use your vedettes to break through the enemy outpost line, and obtain scouting reports on enemy forces. You will need to maintain your supply line, as each Corps has its own baggage train which was of symbolic value as well as serving a practical need. You will need to maximize the use of your officers and commanders to maximize your striking power.
THE LIBRARY OF NAPOLEONIC BATTLES is to include 18 volumes, several of which have been published already. The next three titles of this series are now available for pre-order on GMT's P500 list. Each volume of the Library includes between three and five complete battle games, each with one long scenario - the "Approach to Battle," which can be played in 4-5 hours - and one short "Day of Battle" scenario, which can be played in 2-3 hours.
For players desiring the complete experience, each volume includes a Campaign Game which encompasses all the battles played in sequential order. Each package concentrates on a single year of campaigning, and the results of one battle will influence the set-up for the next game in the campaign. Guide your army from its first contact with the
enemy until the final showdown!
THE LIBRARY OF NAPOLEONIC BATTLES uses one and the same mature set of rules that will not be changed or redesigned along the way. Hence, you will be able to learn the rules once and then just focus on the unique situation presented by each battle.
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OSG'S COMPLETE LIBRARY OF NAPOLEONIC BATTLES
Grand Tactical Simulations Proposed:
The following projects will each include 3 to 5 games in the Last Battles system, each with 3 to 5 maps, 280 or 560 counters, 2 separate rules folders, and 100 cards. The full series covers 70 battles in 18 separate packages:
1796: War of the 1st Coalition I - Montenotte, Cosseria, Carcare, Acqui.
1796: War of the 1st Coalition II- Lodi, Castiglione, Arcole, Rivoli
1799-1800: War of the 2nd Coalition I - Novi, Zürich (I&II), Hohenlinden
War of the Second Coalition II - Chivasso, Turbigo, Montebello and Marengo
1805: War of the 3rd Coalition- Ulm, Dürenstein, Schöngrabern, Austerlitz
1806: War of the 4th Coalition - Jena-Auerstädt, Pultusk-Golymin, Eylau, Friedland
(The Coming Storm)
1807-1809: Peninsular War I- Valencia, Bailén, Talavera
1811-1813: Peninsular War II- Albuera, Salamanca, Vittoria
1809: War against Austria- Abensberg-Eckmühl, Aspern-Essling, Wagram (The Last Success)
1812: War against Russia- Poryeche, Krasny, Katan, Smolensk and Borodino
1813: Wars of Liberation, Part I- Lützen, Bautzen, Luckau
1813: Wars of Liberation, Part II- Löwenburg, Dresden, Wittenberg
1813: Wars of Liberation, Part III- Grossbeeren, Katzbach, Kulm, Dennewitz (published in 2005 as Four Lost Battles )
1813: Wars of Liberation, Part IV- Leipzig, Hanau
1814: Campaign in France, Part I- Brienne, La Rothière, Champaubert, Montmirail, Vauchamps
1814: Campaign in France, Part II- Craonne, Laon, Reims, Fismes
1814: Campaign in France, Part III- Mormant, Montereau, Arcis-Sur-Aube, La Fere Champenoise
1815: The 100 Days- Quatre-Bras, Ligny, Wavre, Waterloo
