Age of Eagles and the Spanish Ulcer

As the Ancients Campaign winds down life has been sparked into the Peninsular Campaign (1812+) for some Napoleonic action, using the F&F branded Age of Eagles

To this end a play-test or two has shown this aspiring French commander what not to do in honour of the Emperor.

Key points of interest/note:

• Do not attempt to "escalade" (surprise attack with inferior numbers) a strong-point held by the KGL
• Do not attempt to mass attack with only two columns (columnar) a strong-point held by the KGL
• In fact either ignore (preferred option) or batter it with artillery

• Only attack disordered British infantry
• Don't let your cavalry be disordered (by artillery) as they form up to charge
• Artillery is the King of the Battlefield, mass it

• Expect brutal things from cavalry unless you disorder them first

Best not fritter away a Corp of Napoleon's finest and expect to see France again!


After a "tour de force" of what not to do,bring on the campaign ;)