Napoleonic Wargame Club (NWC)

Having suffered 2 crushing defeats I have time for another battle. I have just acquired HPS Napoleon's Russian Campaign so ....

Looking for ANY French officer to challenge me to BG Matrix Kutozov turns to fight.

OR

A French officer somewhat below the rank of Marechal to challenge me to HPS version of the above scenario.

Matrix because I enjoy this one, HPS because it will be easier to learn the HPS system with a battle I already have some experience with.

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Sir,

Is this the batle you are referencing for HPS NRC?

Single Battle - The Battle of Moscow, Kutusov Finally Stands (52 turns, Large) - September 16, 1812- Deciding not to give battle at Borodino, Kutusov finally is pressured by the Tsar to contest Napoleon at the gates of Moscow.

Regards,

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Général Art Ozols
3ème Régiment
2ème Division de Dragons
La Réserve de Cavalerie
La Grande Armée

No - it would be BorodinoNF - No fixed units so free to maneuver.

This gives the French the advantage of being able to retreat to a defensive position North of the river, blow the bridges and cower - in my dreams this happens

More realistically the Russians don't have half their army sitting on their collective backsides

When I said "somewhat below the rank of Marechal" I was hoping for someone even lower than a General though as I have yet to play the HPS game against a real person.

Still if no one comes forward I will welcome the opportunity to learn from you. After all it is better to lose to an esteemed General than a novice like me

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Would be happy to engage in the battle of Borodino NF, HPS

Drop me a line when you are ready, and we can discuss any rules

My tent can be reached by courier: atozols (at) aol (dot) com

Kind Regards,

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Général Art Ozols
3ème Régiment
2ème Division de Dragons
La Réserve de Cavalerie
La Grande Armée

I'm ready to cross swords on the field of Borodino (Matrix-Kutuzov turns to fight).
Send me a corrire to: itasfa@alice.it
The starting file is ready (optional rules: all) (No house rules, but not use supply carts for skirmishers to surround zone of control, except to surround other skirmishers.)

Captain Alessandro Stoppa
I Corps
2ème Division
Artillerie Divisionnaire
2ème Compagnie du 8ème Régiment d'Artillerie à Pied

email: itasfa@alice.it

Captain Allessandro - communication en route ( see I can use French words)

General Art Ozols - I want to learn the HPS system - I do not know which of the optional rules should be used within the club. I think the alternate fire/melee results gives a more even result and I like the idea of auto defensive fire (but only when I have sufficient artillery ammo!!!!!!!!!). What do you suggest?

HPS - as Mae West may have said "My what a big map you have."

tony.barrett@btinternet.com

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Hello Sir, if you still have room for another KTF battle, send a courier to my command tent!

Sir!! what is this...a General de Brigade accepting battle with a Junior Officer, but no Frenchman will take up my humble challenge?? is it so hard to get a fight ?
Oh dear what has become of the Great french Army?

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Colonel Stuart Wilson
74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot

they know I'm easy to beat

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