During the Finnish War of 1808, the Kingdom of Sweden went to great efforts to avoid a single decisive battle against a superior Russian force. Instead many smaller engagements over supply lines were fought all over the frontier. Lapua is such a battle.

Russia

Nikolay

4,000 troops (800 cavalry)

17 guns

Sweden

Carl Johan

4,700 troops (900) cavalry

18 guns

Wargame

Black powder or other regiment/division level wargame.

4×8 table

Wooded terrain with roads, small hills and structures.

Sweden 2 commanders, 2 artillery batteries 6 battalions 3 squadrons

Russian

2 commanders, 2 artillery batteries, 6 battalions, 2 squadrons

Set-up

The Russians should be in a defensive position, on a ridge or in a wooded area. The Swedes should attack the position.

Objective

Whatever your chosen game system recommends to win the day.