June 26th 1794 Battle of Fleurus Wargame

On June 26th, 1794, during the war of the First Coalition. An understrength force from the Habsburg Monarchy assaulted an entrenched force in an inconclusive battle for the Low Countries. This scenario would be great to teach a new player, or if you have a tactically strong and a weaker commander. Also, if you have a robust team against a weaker team.

Historically, this battle was inconclusive; we want this scenario to be conclusive.

There is a more in-depth order of battle available here. You can divide the forces amongst players as historically accurate divisions if you choose.

Order of Battle
France
Jean-Baptisete Jourdan
70,000 Infantry, in 96 Battalions
12,000 cavalry in 64 squadrons
100 Guns in 13 batteries

Habsburg Monarchy
45,000 Infantry in 68 Battalions
14,000 cavalry in 71 squadrons
111 Guns in 10 batteries

Wargame Scenario
It is to be played with any large-format Napoleonic corps-level game.

Players 2-10, see the historical order of battle for more in-depth information on ways to divide the forces.
Terrain: Add some wooded areas, some roads, some streams, and basic French countryside.

Set-Up

The French should be in a strong position in the center of the table, and the Habsburg Monarchy should be positioned to attack and attempt to surround the enemy. One thing to note is that the Habsburg Monarchy’s primary attack should be on their right or the French left.

Objectives

France, force the Habsburgs to retreat, for the Habsburgs, if they can force any French Division to collapse and retreat, it would be a win for them.

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