Interesting scenario?

[Cerdic]

I came across this extract from a dispatch written by General Murray, a British officer commanding a small force in Eastern Spain. He describes how a detachment of his army held a small pass with a low hill in the middle, against “between five and six thousand” French.

 

“The advance consists only of the 2nd batt. 27th regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel Reeves; the 1st Italian regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel Burke; the Calabrian Free corps, commanded by Major Carey; one rifle company of the 3rd and 8th batts. King’s German Legion, commanded by Captains Luedor and Brauns of those corps; and a troop of foreign hussars, under the orders of Captain Jacks, of the 20th dragoons, with four mountain guns, in charge of Captain Arabin, Royal artillery.”

 

I thought this sounded like a good scenario to game. The forces are small enough for every unit to be represented, the objectives are clearly defined, and an interesting mix of troops!

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[Joe]

Huh, and I thought Nap battles were always big affairs!

[Sparker]

Yes that does bear investigation…may I ask what the reference is please? Be great to know the date and place…

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[Cerdic]

Had a quick search and have found more details.

The action took place in April 1813 at the pass of Biar. Near a place called Castalla, I think?

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[Steve Burt]

This battle is covered in the old Bellona guide to the peninsular war by Terry Wise – complete with wargame scenario

In fact we refought it a couple of months back using a Napoelonic adaptation of Maurice.

[Sparker]

Thanks gents, will store that one away for after the 2015-1815 hullaballoo is over!

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'Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall need to be well 'ard'
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