My friend Allen and I played a game of Age of Eagles last Saturday. The goal for both armies was to destroy the other army and drive it from the field. Things started well for the Austrians. The light cavalry held the right flank for the first half of the game. On the left the Jager and Grenzer dominated the French advance and drove it back. The heavy cavalry helped drive off a persistent cavalry advance by the French just left of center. Things looked good for a complete collapse of the French right, but it was not to be. A unit of French lancers got around to the rear and wrecked havoc on the Austrian left. It went down hill from there. The Austrians advanced in the center to exploit the success on the left which disrupted their line. Unable to maneuver back into a coherent defense they were picked apart piecemeal by the French. The right soon caved to the advance of more fresh French cavalry.
I learn more with each game and someday I'll beat Allen. Though probably not anytime soon. It's all good though. It was a great game that went for almost 4 1/2 hours. Kudos to Allen for playing a superb game.
The Austrian line from the right.
The Austrian left flank.
The Austrian center.
The Austrian right flank.
Despite good Austrian gains, the French get into their rear area.
The Austrian light cavalry held the right for half the game.
The start of the downward spiral.
Th Austrian line unable to get back together was beaten piecemeal.
The final collapse on the Austrian right.
Regards, Bill
