aspern-essling (May 21-22, 1809)
INTRODUCTION
Napoleon has crossed the Danube. The Archduke Charles is
before him. Only two corps have crossed the river, but the bridges
can collapse in any moment.
The order of battle is based on:
Armies on the Danube, Scott Bowden, The Emperor Press
HOUSE RULES
This Scenario is based upon the appearing in the Scenarios Book of
the first edition of Napoleon's Battles (Avalon Hill). Some minor
modificatiosn were made on the OOB. Aspern-Essling was a two-day
battle so a night re-organization was necessary.
TABLE-TOP ADAPTATION
| Aspern-Essling pdf file |
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| Old map | Game map | |
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| The battlefield | ||
THE BATTLE IN PICTURES
| THE FIRST DAY | ||
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The Austrian VI Corps approaches Aspern | |
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The Austrian II Corps (Hoherzollen) deploys towards Aspern | |
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The Austrian Reserve Cavalry (Lichstestein) | |
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The Austrian VI Corps (Hiller) assaults Aspern | |
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French light infantry (IV Corps) repels the attack of the Austrian VI Corps (10 vs. 1). Then, this same unit will be routed and dispersed with the aid of Austrian cavalry (Lanciers from VI Corps) |
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Aspern encircled by Austrian VI Corps. A Young Garde brigade has been dispersed with the aid of austrian VI Corps. | |
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The French retake Aspern by rejecting the Austrian VI Corps. As in the real battle, a the French Corps Commander (Massena) was a combat casualty. | |
| THE SECOND DAY | ||
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| Dawn of May, 22 (3.00 a.m.). The left French is under Bessieres's command. | ||
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| 6.30 a.m. All French line is broken. Both sides are exhausted so the action is stopped | ||
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Victory points (taking into account losses and
objectives): Austria: 860 p France: 561 p |
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| SUBSTANTIAL AUSTRIAN VICTORY | ||