Save the Emperor Batrep Part 2

Part 2 of Saaaaave the Emperor!!!

More Russian re-enforcements turn up, just behind the flank of the Emperor, these 

were the Marioupol Hussars, the Litovski Lancers, a light Horse Battery 

on the hill, then a little further up the flank two more units of Cossacks,

 the 2nd Kalmuck and the Ural Cossacks

 A photo down the road, its still in the balance at the moment, it just depends 

on who gets to go first the next turn??

 The 2nd Squadron of the Chasseurs a Chaval, move off the road and head for the mass 

of Cossacks, hoping to stop them in their tracks. The main problem with 

the Cossacks was i couldn't charge any formed unit frontally, in the flank,  in the

 rear was fine, but moving first made it quite difficult.

 A close up of the Ural and 2nd Kalmuck Cossacks

 Napoleon, hiding behind the curtains!!

 Another view of the two Cossack regts,  both being held by the Chasseurs a Chaval. 

In the background, the very brave 24th Leger move directly in front of the 

Litovski Lancers, buggering up my plan!! Git!!

 The 1st Polish Chasseurs a Chaval

 The 15th Polish Lancers

 As the Polish Lancers were in road column, I could charge with my

 Cossacks, Ian chose to counter charge. The melee surprisingly ended in a draw.

 Another charge this turn, the Russian Akhtyrka, who were supposed to charge

 the rear of the carriage, were fired at from Ian's artillery and disastrously fell back. 

This turn Ian charged them in column, which forced me to countercharge, 

which I really didn't want to do.

 Meanwhile back at the bridge the 2nd Black Sea Cossacks charge the 

17th Dis-mounted Dragoons in the rear, unbeknown to me, they were an Elite 

regt and as I was more than half a move away, the Dragoons were able 

to turn and face the Cossacks.

 A complete mess around the carriage, I think Nappie is wearing a nappie!!!

 Back to the bridge, a frustrating melee result for the Russians. they should have

 ridden down the skirmishing Dragoons, but a draw ensued.

 The 1st Polish Chasseurs

 The Divisional commander of the Polish Cavalry attaches himself for a do or die charge.

 Nearly the end, its looking like the Russians won't get there.

 The 1st Black Sea Cossacks with attached Brigade leader, going hell 

for leather towards the carriage.

But it was all too late next turn Ian won the move roll again, but for the first 

time decided to move first, he didn't quite make it off the table but the 

Russians would never catch him now. 

So Napoleon lives to fight another day!

And that was the end of the game, I was disappointed in not changing history but it was 

a damn good game we both  thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, especially Ian!!!

Hope you enjoyed the read

Ray