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1. rpardo
   Member

   Hi

   I have finished my first Lasalle game. It was a historical scenario between French and Prussians in 1813 and both sides are not balanced. Really in this occasion, the Prussians outnumbered the French. The Scenario is posted in the Wiki section.

   I have found Lasalle very easy to play, and the sequence of play really forces you to consider all the actions of your opponent, because his first actions will always be to counteract your aggressive movements. Moreover, this sequence of play leads to an almost continuous narrative, in which the actions of both sides are intermingled.

   I also used some 'poetic licences'. The first was a Prussian one-gun battery, that added its two dice to the fire of its accompanying battalions, à la 'battalion gun'. The result was irrelevant in terms of additional losses caused.

   The second non-reglamentary item was a Prussian under strength -1 element- cavalry unit (squadron?) that was allowed to charge (another poetic licence). It resulted an one-shot gun becuase I allowed they to countercharge the French in order to halve their combat dice. However, the trick failed miserably because the Prussians lose the combat and both units (cavalry and infantry) suffered 1DISR and the cavalry was removed.

   Summarizing, it was a very funny game with a long duration because of the great number of units in the table, and an un-certain result with the fight becoming a running retreat. At last the Prussians won, because the French reached their Break Level at turn 26, with a 5-dice throw of 12.

   I'll write a more detailed AAR. Until then, you can see a summary at

   Project Leipizg

   Regards
   Wargaming with Napoleonic Miniatures
   Project Leipzig
   Alkaid Ediciones

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. rpardo
   Member

   Hi
   At last I have made the AAR and posted the pictures. See it at:
   Hagelberg 1813
   You can see that the Scenario is equivalent to two (or three) typical Lasalle engagements.
   The final results is similar to the historical. However, a NB-based game originated an un-historical result.
   Best regards
   Rafa

   Wargaming with Napoleonic Miniatures
   Project Leipzig
   Alkaid Ediciones

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. rpardo
   Member

   Hi
   I can summarize the above thoughts about Hagelber Lasalle:

   The Scenario is bigger than a typical Lasalle combat, but it runned smoothly since the battle can be considered as composed by three different, and almost independent combats, fought respectively in the flanks and central section of the battlefield.

   The combat in the French left flank was almost equilibrated in numbers. Four French and two Westphalian batallions were fronted by seven Prussian batallions, one cavalry squadron and one howitzer. Four of the seven Prussian infantry units were Landwehr, i.e. unpredictable units, which after the first combat resulted 'Shaky' so the overall quality of both sides was similar, with a slight advantage for the Allied (4 vs. 3 'Reliable' units). The Allied also counted during the first movements of the battle with the help of a full French foot battery, deployed in their right flank on a hill.

   The fight in this sector was very fierce, and finished with the Prussian rout. The Prussian losses were four infantry batallions and the cavalry squadron. The French only suffered one infantry batallion broken, and they were allowed to leave the battlefield almost unmolested. Additionally, their succesful fight also allowed an easy retreat for all the French baggage train and the two full artillery complement (two batteries).

   In the central section the fight was different. Girard (French C-i-C) had devised an in-depth defence, with a Croat batallion garrisoning a lone farm covering the only bridge, and also placed light infantry to dispute the Prussian cross of the stream.
   However, the Prussian numerical superiority in this sector resulted in a complete Allied rout: five of their six Infantry batallions where broken, by none of the Prussians!

   The fighting retreat devised by Girard in thiz sector resulted actually in an aniquilation battle. One of the Prussian Landwehr units, the 3/6th Kurkmark Landwehr was the 'heroic unit of the day' decisively contribution to the break of the Allied line (their unpredictable esprit transformed they into a 'Valiant' unit in the first combat).

   The fight in the French right flank was a typical cavalry combat with a continuous ebb and flow. Units were winning and losing combats. The French had quality advantage over the Prussians ('Reliable' vs. 'Shaky' units) and finally managed to extricate, just in time, their Hussars and Chasseurs through the town of Hagelberg.

   Due to the congested state of the battlefield, none of the C-i-C's and especially von Hirschfield, the Prussian General, made good use of his artillery: only one French battery was used although was almost inmediately limbered to avoid its capture.

   Summarizing, the battle was a very interesting and enjoyable game. The battle concluded with the Allied (French and minor German) rout like in the real world. Their losses amounted to a 42% of their initial force, although they retained their full material (guns and baggage).

   Lasalle is a good rule-set. I'll use it in the future to play minor engagements, that can be not well covered by Napoleon's Battles.
   Remember you can access the pictures at Wargaming with Napoleonic Miniatures

   Rafa
   Hagelberg (1813)
   Project Leipzig
   Alkaid Ediciones

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. John de Terre Neuve
   Member

   Hi Rafa,

   Very nice job, I had a look at your AAR last night well laid out, all I need to do is get some Prussians and I will be all set.

   John

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. rpardo
   Member

   Hi John,

   The main message is that Lasalle is not only adequate for club on convention type games, but also for historical scenarios

   Rafa
   Wargaming with Napoleonic Miniatures
   Project Leipzig
   Alkaid Ediciones

   Posted 1 year ago #

6. rpardo
   Member

   Well, I forgot the 'Pursuit an Victory' check in the final turn.
   The French had 3 Hussars and 1 Chasseur bases of 'Pursuit' cavalry left, i.e. four points.
   The Allied had 12 Cossacks ('Pursuit' cavary) bases left and 4 'other cavalry' units remaining, i.e. sixteen points.
   The Allied (winner) has higher score, so it will pursuit the routed French.
   The Prussians have achieved a DECISIVE VICTORY.
   Bad news for Girard!

   Rafa
   Wargaming with Napoleonic Miniatures
   Project Leipzig
   Alkaid Ediciones

   Posted 1 year ago #

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