In our first instalment we saw the Russians aggressively move on the
'isolated' French corp and attempt to destroy them in detail (on the
Russian Left). The Russian Right demonstrated in front of the French
Left while slowly moving back behind the river (because general Peter is
wise). Our cliff hanger moment sees the arrival of some French on the
Russian Left.....the cavalry (also infantry) riding to the rescue of the
beleaguered french corp under General Seth.
Indeed there are so many french it's going to take some turns for them to march on . We dickered a bit about the teleporting french and just how close to the Russians they could arrive. The Russians felt it was unsporting to have them be within one move (i.e. move into contact on arrival). This was acceded to. The main challenge we see is the Russians are grossly outnumbered now, and have a long CIRCUITOUS route to return (the ford is the town in the bottom left, and the river to the left is otherwise unfordable. Thankfully the Russians have some covering artillery from the safe side. My scant command of grenadiers and some cavalry moved up the middle to support General James. We have a classic Napoleonics traffic management problem, under enemy pressure, and needing to choose who to sacrifice. Don't run men, there's plenty of bridge space for you all (cough cough).
