1812 Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

1812 era Russians made their first appearance on the club battlefield last night. Unfortunately, they weren't successful. 

On their left flank their Lithuanian Uhlans were routed and a horse artillery battery was captured by some incredibly brave French Hussars. On their right flank an incompetent brigade commander failed to advance his command on a number of turns, complicated by the fact that their supporting cavalry didn't seem to do much, save engage in some elaborate dressage!

The centre of the line held out reasonably well, but started to crack as the French moved excess forces in from the flanks to aid their frontal assault.

Never mind. The Russians, merely retired from the field of battle, leading the French invaders further into the endless vastness of continental Russia.