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Commands & Colors Napoleonics Expansion: The Austrian Army (3rd Edition)

Code: GMT1307-23
Manufacturer: GMT Games

SRP: $75.00
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Description:: 3rd Printing Note: This edition will be identical to the 2nd printing, except that any known errata will be corrected.

Austria's position in the center of Europe made it the perfect target for revolutionary France and in April 1792, France declared war on Austria. The first war lasted for 5 years. Austria renewed the war in 1799 and again in 1805, but in both cases was swiftly defeated. In April 1809 Austria invaded Bavaria, but Napoleon recovered quickly and Austria's defeat at Wagram led to another humiliating peace treaty. In 1812 Austria was forced to provide troops for Napoleon's disastrous Russian campaign, but in 1813 Austria again joined the coalition against him.

Even though the Austrian army was the third largest in the world, the Austrians lost many more battles than they won. The infantry regiments were large and somewhat reliable, but the tactical formations and drill were still entrenched in the past. The cavalry, although well mounted, still applied the practice of scattering their formations in small bodies, which greatly reduced their combat effectiveness. In general, the Austrian army did enjoy many successes on a regimental level, but at the brigade and divisional levels its commanders were not tactically proficient.

COMPONENTS:

Scenario Booklet

Two Tile Sheets

Four Player Aid Cards

Four Sticker Sheets

Bag with 238 Blocks

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