Fans of Napoleonic action should take note Operational Studies Group is releasing a 5th edition of Napoleon at Leipzig in time for the two hundredth anniversary of the battle. The huge battle between Napoleon’s Grande Armée and the coalition of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden is simulated as well as three other engagements, including the never before published Austrian and Bavarian retreat scenario of Hanau.
The game will carry an MSRP of $99.00 but can be had for the preorder price of $69.00 right now.
From OSG:
Napoleon at Leipzig is a comprehensive game with a proven track record of excellent re-playability, among the most popular Napoleonic wargames of all time with 20,000 copies in print across the first 4 editions. Now it has a bigger playing area and more manpower for both sides, all working within a smooth and efficient engine of 19th-century warfare.
SOME OF THE SURPRISES IN THIS EDITION
•Approach to battle on the 13th October.
• Eleven additional hexrows of terrain—added to the top of the north and bottom of the south maps—provides 25% additional maneuver room for the armies.
• The reason Napoleon didn’t build additional bridges for his army to escape—his Pontoon train was blocked from reaching Leipzig (This is covered by a card).
BATTLES SIMULATED
Liebertwolkwitz, Epic Cavalry Battle, 13-14 Oct.
Wachau-Möckern, Fire on Two Fronts, 16 Oct.
Leipzig, Triple Envelopment, 17-18 Oct.
NEW! Hanau, Grande Armée in Retreat, 29-30 Oct
During the retreat after Leipzig one Bavarian and one Austrian corps were sent to block Napoleon’s escape. DESCRIPTION
Napoleon’s Last Battles System, in the Library of Napoleonic Battles Series: 480 meters per hex, 1 hour per turn, 400-800 men per strength point. Each Approach to Battle game lasts about 20 turns. The Full campaign lasts one week—over 50 turns!
COMPONENTS
Two 22” x 34” maps
560 counters
100 cards
2 rulebooks
20 player aids
Box
Hanau includes a 17″ x 22″ map, additional Bavarian and Austrian brigades.
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