Jakubowo-Kilastitzy July 30-31, 1812

 

Adaptation: Battle of Jakubowo-Kilastitzy, Russia

Rules Test of General d'Armee

Date: 22 August 2020 (July 30-31, 1812)

TERRAIN ORIENTATION

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Russian Advance Guard Encampment at Kilastitzy

Russian Jagers moving onto the battlefield

Uhlan screen at the forward edge of the Russian Deployment Zone

Hedges (left) mark the rearmost deployment line.

Line of bushes (right) mark the most forward deployment edge.

Rear of Russian Right Flank

Rear of Russian Left Flank

Lithuanian Uhlans (not in the game)

French Left Flank 

Deploy between hedges and the forward line of bushes and structure.

French Center

Deploy between the hedges and line of forward small bushes. 

The Russian Uhlan screen is in the distance.

French Right Flank

Deploy between hedges and the forward line of small bushes.

The Russian Uhlan screen is in the distance.

CLOSING REMARKS

(1) French: Greg B. and Bob B.    Russian: Matt L with Bill P.

(2) Village is not in play. It is there for atmosphere and to show the Russian LOC.

(3) Use 28mm movement rates and weapon ranges.

(4) Suggestion: Turn 1 double move.

(5) Suggestion: Use pp 95-96 Corps Commander rules to maybe increase the number of ADCs.

(6) Battlefield: 6'x8'. Deployment Zones 6'x2'.

(7) All units classified as "Line" to simplify things.

(8) Elevations are at a 1:1 ratio of height to miniatures. No fancy calculations needed. Use a laser pointer if needed. Undulations exist providing some cover; "hull down" in WWII parlance.

(9) To help with rules implementation we are sharing the following duties:

• Bill P. Officers/Activation/Initiative.
• Greg B. Weapons Fire
• Matt L. Melee

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