Bassano 1796, AAR #6 Conclusion!

This game was one of the finest games I've played in in quite a while! All the participants took their tasks seriously and attempted with the utmost vigor to carry them out thoroughly. 


I can't say enough about the fine EUREKA "French Revolutionary War" range and the excellent "CARNAGE & GLORY II" rules system. See my glowing tribute on TMP here;

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=225228



The Left Flank advances



The enemy tries at all costs to defend Bassano



My troops advance as well



A view from the enemy perspective



Another view as the French advance on all fronts



I've virtually removed all hedges and continue the assault



My opponent attempts to hold out



Several enemy forces flee



Some hide behind a stone wall



The CENTRAL BUA finally falls



The battle continues as both sides grow weary



The Austrians survey they're options



Bassano the "Main Objective" still holds



The Austrians are starting to crumble under the French numbers



Starting to bring more pressure to bear



A view at ENDEX



Although the French forces did well time expires and it remains a Phyrric victory as the Austrians remain in control of Bassano. No Austrian troops remembered to exit the Map! A GREAT game and fun was had by all! 

Bassano 1796, AAR #5

Here's the latest pictures & update from the Bassano game. Enjoy!



A close up of my main objective



A closer view of the unsuccessful cavalry charge

The cavalry retreats, but they delayed just long enough



The Infantry then goes in. Notice the first set of hedgerows were sucessfully removed by the engineers



A closer view with Horse Artillery support



The Austrians prepare defensive positions around Bassano

 

A view of the Austrian BUA in the center being bypassed by the Left Flank and assaulted as well



The Infantry assault is successful as hedgerows disappear



The enemy adds in more troops

 

My troops across the river are charged and form square



The Left Flank finally breaks through and is on to Bassano



The BUA in the center is attacked vigorously



A flank attack is conducted on the BUA as well



More hedgerows are destroyed along with enemy units



The Austrians move back and regroup



The BUA is starting to fall

 

The Center holds as the Left Flank advances "En Avant"!

Bassano 1796, AAR #4

Austrian artillery comes up in support as more Austrians try to reinforce & hold Bassano



Some Austrians move into Bassano others come up to reinforce the Left Flank forces



Close up!



My forces and reinforcements press the attack. The Master plan is to take out the vineyards to allow a flank attack on Bassano



The Cavalry charges the guns, as units enter the woods to flush out the Jagers and cross the river to support the Left Flank and threaten Austrian reinforcements!

 

My forces successfully cross the river and reinforcements start to threaten the Austrian Center built up area (BUA).



Close up of the river action!



The Austrian Center reinforcements get nervous and react



The cavalry goes in and fails, but distracts the Austrians long enough for engineers to start clearing vines



The Austrian Left gets nervous after the cavalry charge and reacts with light infantry & cavalry



Close up!

 

The Austrian infantry retreats while the cavalry comes out of Bassano

 

The French Left Flank engages and sucessfully bypasses the BUA in the Center

Bassano 1796, AAR #3



The initial French move (My forces on the Right Flank bypass the Austrian center)



The mighty General Brian overlooks the first French assault (Left Flank)



The Austrians use the vineyards as defensive cover (You bastards!)



Additional Austrian forces head to the built up areas



Sneaky Austrian Jagers cover the woods while Artillery sights down the main road also



My forces make initial contact with the enemy



My forces advance down the shallow river bed (Sneaky Bastards as well)



My reinforcements move up to press the Austrian Center and Right Flank



The French and Austrian Center exchange blows as the French far Left Flank enjoys the mountainous terrain



The Austrians try to sneak reinforcements to their Center built up area along with Cavalry support