Napoleonic Wargame Club (NWC)

Translated by Google translator.
Sorry

21 August to Lwówek (Lowenberg) Napoleon arrived. Lightning flight news reached the army and raised the morale of the soldiers. Emperor immediately visited them and Mountain Hospital and Mount Signals (Popelberg) familiar with the situation on the river Bóbr (Bober). At that time, a few kilometers to the north, Field Marshal Blücher appeared in Skała (Rock). As the fire was afraid of the great direct battle in which Napoleon could it off the dust. As expected, Prusak - Bonaparte acted quickly. Army headed by Ney
Boleslawiec (Bunzlau) the Chojnów (Haynau). After the construction of bridges over Bober and immediate attack took Płakowice (Plagwitz) Maison division. By the way, the army devastated the castle valuable collections. Prussian chroniclers, who often exaggerate the French investigation, wrote that on the altar of the church in Sobota slaughtered 10 cows. It was a black day for the troops Blücher, who had to go back to the Pilgrimage. Although the French crossed the Bober two kilometers, but their hands were killed in 2600 Prussians and 400 Russians.

The next day (22.08) French took the offensive. The camp in general Bielanka McDonald threw in the direction of the military Złotoryja (Goldberg). Just as in May, the Pilgrimage was a fierce Russian defense which protected the retreat of their troops. However, already at 16.00 Mcdonald passed through the village.
Russians and Prussians decided to make the Złotoryja fortress. Strengthened by the spatial form of the nineteenth-century town. The whole was covered with a double wall with bastions and earth embankments. Entry into the stone towers defended the gates. The hills and cliffs above the Kaczawa river (Katzbach) fit to set the cannon. Planted among others. Wolf Mountain, and Mount Nicholas, Mount Kostrza, separated by a rocky cliff from the valley Kaczawa. At that time, the French stood on the banks of the river on the second line of Gajowe Góry - Pieklące Wzgórza - Gruchacz and Goleń.
During the attack towards Złotoryja Napoleon reached the Pielgrzymka or Choiniec, and then returned to Lwówek. Interestingly, during this period in his headquarters was among others. Polish captain Aleksander Fredro, author of "Revenge".


On 23 VIII 1813, the Wolf Mountain was the site of a bloody battle between the armies of Napoleon and the allied forces of the Prussian-Russian. It should be noted that the peak looked very different than it is today, was a "normal" mountain, without the walls of rock. Gen. James Lauriston soldiers crossed the west Kaczawa and stormed up three times, which is an important strategic point, fiercely defended by the Russians. It came to fight with bayonets. It was not until the fourth storm peak captured, at the price of 400 fallen soldiers, killed, among others, General Bacho, commanding the brigade. Prussians and the Russians retreated to Złotoryja and further east. At Wolf Mountain, supposedly buried after the battle of Russians who died in 1500 during the fighting in and around Złotoryja. A few days later (26 August) there was a great "Battle of the Kaczawa" in which the French suffered crushing defeats, then again it was a small skirmish at Wolf Mountain.

Hostilities began attacking however Blücher August 19 (for 49 hours before the ceasefire deadline) shielding French troops spread over the Bóbr River. August 21, Napoleon took command of the Army Bóbr and led a counterattack. Blücher aside, however, from the fight against the emperor and withdrew their bodies in the Foothills area Kaczawskie Jawor. In view of the adverse developments in the West on Aug. 23 the emperor gave the command march. Macdonald, and left the Army Bóbr and taking with him a guard, and most of the cavalry reserve corps Ney and Marmont and set off in the direction of Dresden. Assuming command of Macdonald was now at the disposal of the body Maj. Gen. III. Souhama, V corps Maj.-Gen. Louristona, XI corps Maj.-Gen. Gerard and II cavalry corps reserve Maj.-Gen. Sebastiani. All in all it was 91,000 people (of which 8,000 cavalry) and 314 cannons. Macdonald's task was to continue the offensive, throw your opponent off and seizure Sycamore defensive positions on the line Kaczawa. Later that same day, the body of Gerard XI took Złotoryja body. On the approaches to the town was two brigade Fr. Meklemburg-Strelitz from the body Yorck. Powerful French infantry assault supported strong artillery preparation. Standing in the front line battalions Silesian Landwehr Regiment 6 were virtually decimated and rejected. Supporting them walking 1 battery of artillery fire the enemy lost three guns. Counterattack of the two regiments of the East Prussian met with the charge they turn 20 squadrons of French riflemen (3 Light Cavalry Division and Brigade General Chastel General Montbrun of XI Corps). 2nd Battalion 2nd Regiment East Prussia was cut off at some point the masses of French cavalry. Only two squadrons of hussars counter-Mecklenburg Colonel. von Wartburg saved it from total destruction. Prussians conducted another counterattack. This time, Fr. Mecklenburg personally led the 1st Battalion 1st Regiment of East Prussia. But it was only an attempt to shield the back the whole brigade. The Prussians lost in this battle than 1780 people (mainly of 6 Landwehr Regiment). Unable to resist a much stronger enemy had to retreat. Town tried to defend the four battalion of Silesian Landwehr Regiment 14 from 8 brigades from Hunerbein. However, he was virtually destroyed (lost about 500 people) and the French occupied Złotoryja. Later that same day, Gerard, and Sebastiani Souham laid out its troops east of Legnica. For two days, Macdonald did not take any action
Blücher's army was made up of the center - Prussian I Army Corps, General von Yorck, right wing - Russian XI Corps Lt. Gen. Osten-Sackena and the Russian left wing of General hurry. Langeron - VI Corps Lt. Gen. Fr. Shcherbatov, IX Corps Lt. Gen. Ołsuwiewa, X Corps Lt. Gen. Kapcewicza and I reserve cavalry Corps Lt. Gen. Korff. In addition, the Russian army was assigned to VIII Corps Lt. Gen. Saint-Priest. Total output power of the Army of Silesia to 75,000 infantry, 15,000 cavalry, 353 guns and nearly 11,000 Cossacks. In previous fights both sides suffered heavy losses. Silesian Army lost about 8,000 men. Losses on the French side in the ranks were roughly halved.
Interpreting the behavior of Macdonald as a transition to the defensive Blücher French decided to attack Aug. 26 Army Bóbr. Osten-wing Sackena troops were attacking along the road Souhama Jawor-Legnica. Yorck Corps was ordered to cross the Kaczawa and impact on Studnice Krotoszyce to cut off the French corps of Chojnów. The right wing of the Prussian corps had Osten-Sackena support for a challenge on Souhamem. Langeron wing beyond Kaczawa would take Kozów and Rzymówkę and protect the main forces in the south. Us news of the march of the enemy offensive, Macdonald began his activities. Body Souhama left the main road from Legnica to Jawor. Gerard Corps commanded personally by Macdonald and cavalry Sebastiani had more than Kaczawa in Krotoszycach and the Lower Countries enter Janowicki around Jawor Plateau to the south. Lauriston was hit on Jawor by Sichów and Męcinka.


What do you think about the battle 018th The Action at Goldberg and Silesian campaign - Rearguard Action at Goldberg and other similar battles after reading the above?

OOB,exit points,flags,scenario rules, rules of victory, ground fighting, weather conditions, playability, reinforcement troops.

They are correct?

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.

Cesary, where does the info come from?

Speaking about the scenarios I didn't manage to recognise the actions I've read about in these scenarios. Terrain and troops deployment differ signoficantly. But this may be due to a limited number of sources I saw about these very actions and their (sources) limited quality.

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привет, privet, witam

there are some information in Web.

Polish version.

Battle of Katzbach and others
http://napoleon.org.pl/bitwy/katzbach.php

Battle of Wolfsberg
http://www.skps.wroclaw.pl/encyklopedia ... _G%C3%B3ra

The Prisoners of Grand Army in Namslau, combat trail 17th Division Puthod and tragedy her in Plagwitz
http://napoleon.org.pl/polska/namslau.php

The grave of Russian soldier from 1813
http://www.olesnica.nienaltowski.net/grob_zolnierza.htm

And many others.

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.

Cezary, salute!

Wow! You told the tale with great vision and gusto!

I felt like I was there, watching as all the brave men from both armies did battle.

Thank you much for the tale, and the websites of interest.

Regards,

Yes I concur with my compatriot, great story and information!

I bookmarked all of the websites, Thanks!

Battle On

From Bill Peters to Cezary Pluskwa:

Goldberg was added in as a last minute scenario both as a main folder entry and for the campaign. Actually the campaign scenario prompted me to study the historical battle more. Do not compare the campaign scenario with the historical battle. They are NOT meant to be the same.
The campaign battle has a different layout and different forces too.

I used George Nafziger's second volume on the 1813 campaign as my source. His text lists which formations were at the battle. His sources on the OB were pretty definitive so I really do not want to start changing the forces in the battle. If you disagree just take the OB file, copy it, add in the forces you think were there and add them to a copy of the scenario.

I would be interested in the terrain details for the map. If you want to work with me on coming up with a more accurate map please contact me at
wmp3662 (AT) gmail (DOT) com. The topo map I used was not very accurate.

I would need to see on the map where the features were located.
Optionally you could take a screenshot of the various areas of the map and annotate in a paint program where terrain types should be placed such as hill Embankments and fortification features.

I would be very concerned about changing the map too radically as once the update comes out any game in progress would be affected by it. So whatever gets changed must be able to work with existing games. I also do not want to put out a NEW map file as that would confuse the owner of the game if he goes to build a new scenario. Usually I update the original map rather than add in a new version.

Bottom line: while John Tiller is very concerned about the historical accuracy of his games he also understands that material may arise that the Scenario Designer could not obtain when he built the scenario which would shed new light on the scenario. A good example of this is John Gill's wonderful three volume set on the 1809 campaign.

I do not have limitless funds nor can I find every book, article and excerpt of every action on the internet that went into the games I worked on. Besides building something like 20+ battles for Campaign Leipzig I also had to do a lot of uniform research. The scope of that alone was incredible. I must have spent over 400 hours on hunting down uniforms and updating my spreadsheet. Warren Bajan was an invaluable assistant for the historical research but I did not want to have him spend more hours than he already had done and frankly the accounts of the battle in Plotho were not exhaustive. The account you found sounds like it really adds good information that we could use!

I apologize if the scenarios are not always accurate. On the other hand try and find an 1813 War in Germany game that contains this much material on a campaign that sadly enough has had very little coverage when compared to the ridiculous amount paid to the campaign of 1815. For me the 1813 campaign is MUCH more important. That I failed to be totally accurate can be expected when you consider the scope of the war.

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Maréchal M. Francisco Palomo
Prince d'Essling et Duc d'Abrantes
Commandant en Chef du 1er Corps d'Armée

Hi,
for now I quote something from the Web.

Sorry,Google translator.


It must be admitted that the victory of Blücher on the Kazbach Macdonald (August 26) was in a rather strange circumstances, I would say unfortunate commander-in-chief for the Army Bóbr. Maybe not the battle itself, but its consequences, or vice versa during the few days of torrential rains caused disrupt the army and extent of the initial 100 thousand. (Before the battle over Katzbach) to 60 thousand. Macdonald was not able to figure out the first few days after the battle that she actually suffered a loss. It was only after some time (after the rain), he managed to focus 60 thousand. (Up to 70 thousand. - But it is rather impossible) soldiers. Keep in mind that the Army of Silesia as a result of these activities has been affected a lot of "Victory Army okupiono large losses. September 1 summarizes the state of the Silesian Army corps. Then it turned out that the losses exceed the previous assumption. Yorck from the start of operations for Sept. 1 lost 13 thousand . soldiers. Maximum was Landwehr infantry casualties. landwermanów of 13 369 there were only 6,277, or less than half. Similarly Sackena body lost at the same time, 2,800 soldiers and more than 6,000 Langeron. gave a total of less than 22 000 soldiers. September 1 calculations made by the Army of Silesia consisted of 81 000 people. " Marshal Macdonald after the merger of their bodies, namely: III Corps Gen. Souhama, the XI Corps Macdonald, V Corps, General Lauriston and II Cavalry Corps General Sebastiani of VIII Corps Infantry Fr. Poniatowski and IV Reserve Cavalry Corps hr. Kellerman (in fact, to his illness the body commanded by General Michael Sokolnicki) would force about 74 thousand. soldiers. This force was no longer adequate to fight the victorious battle of 81 thousand. Silesian Army Blücher. But Macdonald was more talented than Blücher commander. Mariusz Olczak wrote "on the one hand, we have the old Blücher changing orders, on the other hand confident MacDonald and his soldiers. On the one hand arguing over the day before the battle, the Prussian headquarters, on the other marshal without happiness." But I do not believe in luck or bad luck, but I believe in the ability Macdonald and his generals. Emphasize once again that he could not raise his army in a heap due to adverse weather conditions which hampered wymęczyły soldiers and crossing the bridges. After a few days, Macdonald was able to take energetic action defense, and in conjunction with the VIII Corps and IV Corps Infantry Cavalry Reserve offensive moves. Army Bóbr another battle was just needed (eg. Due to the morale of the soldiers). I'm not talking about the breakdown of Blücher, because it was rather impossible, but a rolling defensive battle in favorable natural conditions (where the area of ​​replacing its soldiers - and as we know, land of Silesia during the truce were particularly tested and fortified). In this way, you can reject the Blücher, or at least stop its offensive. This would give some time to the main army, a soldier again, believed in their leader. Puppet Master Macdonald criticized the proceedings that only after the arrival of Napoleon (after Dresden) took offensive action. Army Reserve Be'nigsen (about 60 thousand.) Does not need to be as fast indeed expected. I recall that at the Wroclaw appeared only about 19 September. And so it was better to resist yourself Blücherowi than wait for his call of Bennigsen, the strength of about 145 thousand. soldiers. The same Army of Silesia Macdonald had a chance to win. The Blucher and Bennigsen would have to go back in the direction of Görlitz, Bautzen, to Dresden.

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.

There will always be some descrepancies between sources. I think Nafziger is accurate and reliable and documents his OOB's very well. Maps of the topograhy of the time are very hard to come by and not always reliable.

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Field Marshal Sir Edward Blackburn, 1st Duke of Aberdeen K.G.
85th (Buck's Light Volunteers) Regiment of Foot
16th British Brigade
7th Division
III (Peninsular) Corps
2nd Battalion, Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards

Hi,

I think that the OOB for the Battle of Katzbach (Kaczawa) are perhaps correct ... after Nafziger a mentor in these matters, but you must always seek the truth in the archives of the western, eastern and central means Polish. The truth is always in the middle. It was a big battle, known in circles enough, but not quite ... until we discover the truth ... but I meant the forgotten battle of Lowenberg (Lwówek) and Goldberg (Złotoryja). Even in these words, which I wrote from the web above. Somehow I can't play these scenarios. In particular, the French captured the city easily, not especially. Take a look at these scenarios, maps, OOB, terrain, weather conditions, victory conditions. I need to get and read the books about this. Then write it down, I would not disputed here unnecessarily. To all.

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.

Welcome Gentlemen,

so, just watch the map of the area from 1809. Schlesien. Map scale is a German geographical mile. 1 mile to 1/15 degree. GPS coordinates were introduced today and calibrated map using OziExplorer. Between the village Pilgramsdorf and the village Oberau near of Goldberg is a forest an area of ​​5 square kilometers, and between the village Hermansdorf and the mountain Steinberg (including) is a forest of its area 3 km square. This forest crosses the road between the village Pilgramsdorf and the village Hermansdorf. Of course there are many other things that in this post I am not able to describe with words such as mills, bridges, farms, forests, rivers, paths. Of course, I'll send it to Mr. Bill Peters wrote earlier.

I question whether there is a free map editor for games HPS?

The historical truth is very important, collect materials on OOB, battles, weather and more.

Gentlemen, it will change a lot of things.

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.

Is it possible to see the map?



No.

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I think so.Your email?

This is Topographisch-militairischer Atlas von dem souverainen Herzogthume Schlesien mit Oestreichisch Schlesien und dem dermahlen zum Herzogthum Warschau gehoringen Neu Schlesien in 26 Blattern herausgegeben von dem Geographischen Instituten Weimar 1809.

It is a pity!
Players could develop their own games, scenarios, battles on various maps from different historical periods.

Ps. And through the text file I can edit the map?
You know, as a parameter date, name, OOB.

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.

anton_kosyanenko[at]yahoo[dot]com

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Hi,

based on the above map I made corrections existing names in the game, it is known the last word belongs to Mr. Bill Peters and the team HPS Simulations. Perhaps can make corrections graphics and text in the game in the future. In free time, demand players and other causes.

On the left is a map of 1809 / On the right is a map of the game

Pilgramsdorf - Pllgramsdorf (probably letter l is the letter i)
Hermansdorf - Hermsdorf
Ledersdorf - Leiserdorf
Hoberg - Hohberg
Cosendau - Kosendau
Kopisch - Kopatsch
Kl.Neudorf - Neudorf (village on the left)
Herpersdorf - Harpersdorf

Erlach, Flensberg (they don't exist on the map of 1809,maybe under a different name,for example, in the year 1896 already on the map)

rest of the names unchanged

I mean the map Goldberg.map and Goldberg_large.map.

On the map, we see three types of roads:

You can divide them like this:

Chaussee - Chaussee - pike? (is one way by city Goldberg, from the south of city Schonau to north-east to city Liegnitz)
Post Strasse - Route des Postes - road? (is one way by city Goldberg, from south-west of city Schonau to north to city Hainau and to east to city Jauer)
Land Strasse - Grande Route - path? (remaining roads on the map)

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.

Skirmish at Jauer
May 28 1813

Skirmish at Jaworem (Jauer) May 28, 1813, she was one of the episodes of the French attack, carried out in late May of this page Złotoryja (Goldberg) direction Jawor (Jauer) and Strzegom (Striegau). In the history Jawor these events commemorated not so much so as the result of the clash of excesses, which after the Italian soldiers have committed in the service of Napoleon.
The day began with an attack VI Corps march. Marmont and I Cavalry Corps General Latour - Maubourg that of the region Słupa (Schlauphof) and Gierałtowca (Giersdorf) by Winnnicę (Weinberg) hit direction Jawor the Russian troops from the body of General Saint - Priest. Distinguished themselves in combat and body cuirassiers who defeated the enemy regiment of dragoons. Cavalry Saint - Priest finally rejected in the direction Jawor and Bolków (Bolkenhain) (fight was still on Suburb Złotoryjskim - from the present Settlements "Przyrzecze" to almost Liberty Square). At the same time, from the side Złotoryja entered Sichów (Seichau) XI corps march. Macdonald and IV corps, General Bertrand.
The Russians, after all developed south - west Jawor his defense. In the afternoon, the French began the attack, which forced the enemy to retreat outside Jawor. In the fight again distinguished himself cavalry Latour - Maubourg. The French took over 1,000 prisoners. After all, in his later report Marymont I misjudged the attitude of the cavalry corps, consisting of poorly trained novices. Even claimed that having a better ride Russians would completely break down. Around 19.00 hours Jawor body came Marmont, who took home buyer accommodation Roppau. XI corps stood Piotrowice (Peterwitz) Staff march. MacDonald took the court now ruined. Body Bertrand spread between Chrośnicami (Hennersdorf), Męcinka (Hermsdorf) and Słupem (which was headquarters staff). Divisions Latour - Maubourg stood on the night Starym Jaworze (Alt Jauer)
In memory Jaworzan very bad sign up that day Italian soldiers from 15 Infantry Division of Gen. Peyri (IV corps, General Bertrand). They destroyed the Protestant cemetery, burned with a valuable library of Latin school and robbed and burned down houses pastor and teacher. Do not spared the churches Jawor opening therein are sarcophagi. The next day, the French corps moved towards Strzegom and Świdnica (Schweidnitz).

Battles, fights and skirmishes not just Lowenberg, Goldberg, Katzbach, but also Buntzlau, Hainau, Hirschberg, Glogau, Gorlitz and many others.

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Général de Brigade Cezary Pluskwa,
17ème Régiment de Dragons,
1ère Brigade,
4ème Division de Dragons,
3ème Corps d'Armée,
La Grande Armée.