Napoleon at Leipzig 5th Edition

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.

In October 1813 Napoleon was finally forced to concentrate his multinational forces around the city of Leipzig within the Kindom of Saxony. With the three armies of the Anti-French Coalition approaching from all sides the stage was set for the largest European battle until World War I, the famous Battle of the Nations.

The main huge battle between Napoleon’s Grande Armée and the coalition of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden is simulated as well as the two starting engagements at Liebertwolkwitz and Wachau-Möckern.

Also included is Napoleon's last battle on German soil, when his last German ally, the Kingdom of Bavaria, changed sides and tried to block the retreating French army at Hanau. Bavarian General Wrede wasn't aware to meet Napoleon himself and the still powerful remnants of the French Army. So he offered battle, hoping to crush stranglers and routing French forces. Napoleon was said to be pleased to lecture his former Ally how to fight a real battle. It started at October 29th at about 08:00h and ended during the early morning hours of October 31st, when the mass of retreating French pushed their way free towards Frankfurt and Mainz.

Battles simulated:

• Liebertwolkwitz, Epic Cavalry Battle, 14 Oct.
• Wachau-Mockern, Fire on Two Fronts, 16 Oct.
• Leipzig, Triple Envelopment, 17-18 Oct.
• Hanau, Grande Armee in Retreat, 29-30 Oct

Contents:

• Two 22"x34" maps
• One 17"x22" map
• 560 counters
• 100 cards
• 2 rulebooks
• 20 player aids