Mes chers belle épouse, As Davout moved his army he ran into an ambush, which considering the number of Austrians in the woods shouldn't be a surprise. We have twice ambushed them the survivors have retreated and scattered into the forest to resist us. However, the real surprise is the cannons they managed to keep hidden in the woodlines. We naturally rushed to their aid as best we could once we learned they were under attack. From what I can tell the artillery and cavalry reacted to the attack quickly however the infantry in their marching columns were not as fast to react as any commander would prefer. In the defense of Davout, he was trying to get his lines to reform to face an enemy force while being ambushed. So his rapped fire orders were solid but a shock to newer commanders, and I gather that explains their poor reaction time. All this battle did was show why keeping a proper skirmish line of light infantry and cavalry is key to avoiding such ambushes. However, the wheels of our plans were slightly offset when we discovered a large army was on its way to rescue Vienna. Napoleon issued orders to have Davout launch a harassing attack on the city with the idea of making its garrison panic and sent word for the army to rush to its aid. Naturally, when it rushes to save the capital we would fall on it, however, Davout ever the shrewd maneuvering marshal lured the enemy garrison out with a single troop of cavalry and then descended upon them with his entire army. The enemy nearly realized their folly, however, Davout acted very aggressively with his cavalry and infantry charging the enemy down mercilessly. However, I feel his cavalry attack was nearly on the knife's edge of recklessness. However, things were moving far too quickly to allow for careful assessment. With the majority of its defenders routed and fleeing back inside the city of Vienna clearly was panicking as we rushed to take it. Two Corps converging on the city meant troops were coming into line in a disorganized fashion. Davout was marching his Corp in via the "Wienfluss Weg", which is what the locals call the road beside the Vienna River. Napoleon marched our Corp in via the Edelsinnstraße, which is a large well well-built cobble road. As we met the enemy from these two points, I rushed ahead to scout the terrain while Napoleon did what he did best, I rode back after spying that Davout's army was coming in next to a large hill, that we should form up on their position. However, Napoleon dismissed that as too close to the enemy's lines, which was his final decision, and given the chaos of the battle unfolding I know better than to question such orders. Napoleon saw something the rest of us didn't and then had our lines adjust and sent forces from the center of our line to the flank, in the face of the enemy. A complex maneuver at the best of times, let alone for an army of mixed Corps, yet the men pulled off the maneuver with fairly impressive timing and speed. I learned later those troops were following the Emperor's old guard so naturally they followed the best and did the best. The battle started off as a true infantry duel between two lines, our cannons blasting away at them sowed chaos while our cavalry saw off the remainder of theirs. Their efforts to flank our right was denied by the old guard and a unit of Hussards charging timely. Our center slowly pushed and punished them and the left advanced slowly. Back on our right flank, the enemy moved up his last bit of reserves to attempt to drive us back, however, the Hussards saw this off and upon Napoleon's orders I attached to them and saw them through the rest of the battle. So while I lose the big picture, I must confess the joy of commanding the only regiment of cavalry on a battlefield, as their major was wounded early in the fight. I drove the Hussards into the enemy's flank and just kept rolling it up. After we broke a unit we would run them off the field and then wheel about to hit the next. The Hussard's discipline won the day, as twice they had the chance to rush into Vienna's first, their minds likely filled with the idea of plundering and looting. However, when I had the bulgar sound the recall they never failed to return to the fight. I enjoyed this time in a field command, if possible I will see if I can get Napoleon to allow me such a command. I know he wishes me to stay in his army, and I know it wouldn't be with these Hussards are they were Davout's men but one day I would enjoy commanding again. This battle brought me great joy not only in commanding, not only in that I have once again come through a campaign without a serious wound, though a mine ball went through my coat at such an angle it merely scraped my side and my hat sports two new holes. But now I finally can get a furlough to return home and see you and our daughter. I know you have had a lot of hard work on your own at the manor but it is time I stop "slacking off" and help out for a week perhaps two if Napoleon allows. Ton mari aimant Gisèle Faure
Lionheart, just a roleplay suggestion: Try not to deploy the Old Guard as your primary fighting force; Napoleon typically held the old guard as a final, last stand reserve in his fights (ex. Waterloo). I know it's just the game but it bothers me slightly that the Old Guard gets the most beating typically in your battles lol.
11:46 "Friendly fire into cavalry is not what we're after today" Sir, the Honourable guild of Quartermasters humbly requests l'Emporeur WHAT they are to serve the men for their victory meal? :P
Nice episode as usual ! If you want to be faithful of the Napoleon's tactics you shouldn't put the old guard in the 1st line that way, this unity was a reserve unity a rarely engaged, their role was to save the day in case of difficulty. The Bulletin de la Grande Armée use to say "La Garde n'a pas donné" (The Guard didn't gave) in case that they has not been engaged (most of the battles) or "La Garde a donné" (The Guard gave) when they've been engaged (in difficult battles like Essling, Waterloo etc)
Hiya Lionheart, So glad to see Napoleon total war back!! Few things I've noticed since playing this game for many years - do with this information as you will! (Sorry if you already know about it). Mostly about cannon! When you right click an enemy unit with cannon, it's coded to target the outer-most unit. During Canister shot, it is the most detrimental as half, if not more of the canister shot is lost to open ground on the flanks of the unit. Clicking the space directly in front of the unit is far more effective as the entire canister shot is utilised and slams into the unit. This does require a lot more micro management! Not really possible on bigger battles as your attention is somewhere else. You can increase the range of canister shot massively by about 4x. As the enemy units start to march forward, set your cannons to canister shot, turn off fire at will and right click behind the units approaching in the distance. (Far beyond the arc range) Very effective against walking enemies. At the start of battles and when you want to snipe the enemies cannon, do not right click on the enemies cannon itself. Your cannons will automatically target their cannon by default. (Provided it is in range) Eventually, if another unit comes too close it will change to fire at that instead. The AI usually leaves a cav unit for protection of it's cannons. If you proactively target and right click the cannon with one of your units, the cav protecting this cannon will ride out to attack the unit you targeted it with. During bridge battles: station your entire army around fording point - setup as you usually do with cannon canister ready. Then station the rest of your units to the flank in the direction of the bridge. Don't station any units near the bridge as this will just attract them to your units! The ai has a hard time getting across it and always goes across the ford instead as there is no ingame barrier as such. Occasionally an enemy unit (max 3 in my experience) will go across the bridge. This is why it is best to station the rest of your units on the flanks of the fording point. I hope you find the info interesting!
Getting Denmark on your side is a good strategic move because they can figth the Swedes while also using their navy to keep the british busy. Historicaly this did not go well for Denmark and resultet in the British Terror bombing of Copenhagen. But from the Napoleonic perspective it is a good pawn to sacrifice so that you can keep focus on the continent and not on the Atlantic. Keep up the great stuff!:) Also if you build up an army in Hannover you could invade Sweden via Denmark.
Simmerson: "Major Lennox must answer." Wellington " Major Lennox answered with his life, as you should have done if you had any sense of Honour...you shamed us Sir, you disgraced us Sir, you will answer!"
The small jacket was called a "pelisse", designed to be worn hanging over one shoulder, and was typically worn by hussars, chasseurs and other light cavalry.
Hello Mr LH, Sir! The people of France rejoice at your capture of Vienna and forcing a peace upon the Austrians! Excellent news et Bravo! I do recommend that Marshal Davout stays in Vienna to defend against the Russians or in the near future a renewal of hostilities from the Austrians bent on revenge! Napoleon may race back to Bologne or Cherbourg for a quick attack with Murrat to take the Brittish Isles? If so then you will immediately need a quick reaction Corps/Army in Paris to counter the Prussians or Spanish once they throw their lot against you! The battle for Vienna was complex in manoeuvre but never in doubt. You had much depth on your left flank and could have easily marched off in 3 or 4 columns and just charged and given your foes the bayonet for a quick shattering. The old Guard and your Hussars with Artillery support pretty much won the day single handed though! For historical context, the old Guard was always held as a reserve for the final attack or desperate defense until the last. Now that the balance of power has tilted a little your way Prussia or Spain may join the conflict. Continue with improving your infrastructure and turn the Western Mediterranean into your Mechant pocket book. Love this content and keep it coming! 🍻
Watching from the Observation Balloon Arsne nibbled a liberated Linzer Tort. Sipped their Turkish coffee and started sketching the Battle for View.. "I want this to be perfect and hang in the Louve and not fail and end up displeasign his nibs and getting gueoteened.
Two things I used to love the Sharpe books and although the actors playing the chosen men are great in the series the whole thing is to small, so fails in my mind to truly capture the superb writing by Bernard Cornwell. As to hornblower the author clearly never so much as lived near the sea let alone served on any type of ship. No for naval action Alexander Kent's Bolitho books blow hornblower completely out of the water, it's like you can smell the salt water and hear the wind rustling through the sails and feel the boats/ships rocking beneath your feet. Kent AKA Douglas Reeman, was actually in the navy!
And so, known as the Vein Gambit, Neapolitan was able to out maneuver the Austrian defends who came out to give battle. Some called it dishonorable, others genus.
Lol I stopped around the same point with Last Kingdom. Just reminded me I need to go finish that. Would also love to see a run on Empire after this if you say you want to play!
in this age army uniforms were colourfull so the men are visable to their alies and generals however i agree that white is the worst colour for the austrians because they would only blend in with the smoke during the battle
The Admiralty feared the Fleets of French "Friends" joining to harry and beat their own so took to doing the Raid on Copenhagen and centuries later the French fleet so they could not bulster the italians in the med.. Id go sweet o nthe turks to be enemy of my enemy
Dont recruit more armies just yet, maybe focus on your economy and barracks. Plus you could build some trade ships to get ivory and spices. While you build a navy to land on England . Maybe consider taking on the Italian nations like papal states or Naples??
Mes chers belle épouse,
As Davout moved his army he ran into an ambush, which considering the number of Austrians in the woods shouldn't be a surprise. We have twice ambushed them the survivors have retreated and scattered into the forest to resist us. However, the real surprise is the cannons they managed to keep hidden in the woodlines. We naturally rushed to their aid as best we could once we learned they were under attack. From what I can tell the artillery and cavalry reacted to the attack quickly however the infantry in their marching columns were not as fast to react as any commander would prefer. In the defense of Davout, he was trying to get his lines to reform to face an enemy force while being ambushed. So his rapped fire orders were solid but a shock to newer commanders, and I gather that explains their poor reaction time. All this battle did was show why keeping a proper skirmish line of light infantry and cavalry is key to avoiding such ambushes.
However, the wheels of our plans were slightly offset when we discovered a large army was on its way to rescue Vienna. Napoleon issued orders to have Davout launch a harassing attack on the city with the idea of making its garrison panic and sent word for the army to rush to its aid. Naturally, when it rushes to save the capital we would fall on it, however, Davout ever the shrewd maneuvering marshal lured the enemy garrison out with a single troop of cavalry and then descended upon them with his entire army. The enemy nearly realized their folly, however, Davout acted very aggressively with his cavalry and infantry charging the enemy down mercilessly. However, I feel his cavalry attack was nearly on the knife's edge of recklessness. However, things were moving far too quickly to allow for careful assessment.
With the majority of its defenders routed and fleeing back inside the city of Vienna clearly was panicking as we rushed to take it. Two Corps converging on the city meant troops were coming into line in a disorganized fashion. Davout was marching his Corp in via the "Wienfluss Weg", which is what the locals call the road beside the Vienna River. Napoleon marched our Corp in via the Edelsinnstraße, which is a large well well-built cobble road. As we met the enemy from these two points, I rushed ahead to scout the terrain while Napoleon did what he did best, I rode back after spying that Davout's army was coming in next to a large hill, that we should form up on their position. However, Napoleon dismissed that as too close to the enemy's lines, which was his final decision, and given the chaos of the battle unfolding I know better than to question such orders. Napoleon saw something the rest of us didn't and then had our lines adjust and sent forces from the center of our line to the flank, in the face of the enemy. A complex maneuver at the best of times, let alone for an army of mixed Corps, yet the men pulled off the maneuver with fairly impressive timing and speed. I learned later those troops were following the Emperor's old guard so naturally they followed the best and did the best.
The battle started off as a true infantry duel between two lines, our cannons blasting away at them sowed chaos while our cavalry saw off the remainder of theirs. Their efforts to flank our right was denied by the old guard and a unit of Hussards charging timely. Our center slowly pushed and punished them and the left advanced slowly. Back on our right flank, the enemy moved up his last bit of reserves to attempt to drive us back, however, the Hussards saw this off and upon Napoleon's orders I attached to them and saw them through the rest of the battle. So while I lose the big picture, I must confess the joy of commanding the only regiment of cavalry on a battlefield, as their major was wounded early in the fight. I drove the Hussards into the enemy's flank and just kept rolling it up. After we broke a unit we would run them off the field and then wheel about to hit the next. The Hussard's discipline won the day, as twice they had the chance to rush into Vienna's first, their minds likely filled with the idea of plundering and looting. However, when I had the bulgar sound the recall they never failed to return to the fight. I enjoyed this time in a field command, if possible I will see if I can get Napoleon to allow me such a command. I know he wishes me to stay in his army, and I know it wouldn't be with these Hussards are they were Davout's men but one day I would enjoy commanding again.
This battle brought me great joy not only in commanding, not only in that I have once again come through a campaign without a serious wound, though a mine ball went through my coat at such an angle it merely scraped my side and my hat sports two new holes. But now I finally can get a furlough to return home and see you and our daughter. I know you have had a lot of hard work on your own at the manor but it is time I stop "slacking off" and help out for a week perhaps two if Napoleon allows.
Ton mari aimant
Gisèle Faure
Some weird reason it wouldn't let me update the pinned message, so oopsy
Just as a Frenchman, slight correction, I would say "mon amour" (Classic) or "Ma très chère épouse" to keep your idea.
Lionheart, just a roleplay suggestion: Try not to deploy the Old Guard as your primary fighting force; Napoleon typically held the old guard as a final, last stand reserve in his fights (ex. Waterloo). I know it's just the game but it bothers me slightly that the Old Guard gets the most beating typically in your battles lol.
11:00 Lionheart's enemy is money. His equals are nuns.
Seriously though, love it when you channel Sharpe. What a great series. Loving this so far!
11:46 "Friendly fire into cavalry is not what we're after today"
Sir, the Honourable guild of Quartermasters humbly requests l'Emporeur WHAT they are to serve the men for their victory meal? :P
Nice episode as usual ! If you want to be faithful of the Napoleon's tactics you shouldn't put the old guard in the 1st line that way, this unity was a reserve unity a rarely engaged, their role was to save the day in case of difficulty. The Bulletin de la Grande Armée use to say "La Garde n'a pas donné" (The Guard didn't gave) in case that they has not been engaged (most of the battles) or "La Garde a donné" (The Guard gave) when they've been engaged (in difficult battles like Essling, Waterloo etc)
Hiya Lionheart, So glad to see Napoleon total war back!! Few things I've noticed since playing this game for many years - do with this information as you will! (Sorry if you already know about it). Mostly about cannon!
When you right click an enemy unit with cannon, it's coded to target the outer-most unit. During Canister shot, it is the most detrimental as half, if not more of the canister shot is lost to open ground on the flanks of the unit. Clicking the space directly in front of the unit is far more effective as the entire canister shot is utilised and slams into the unit. This does require a lot more micro management! Not really possible on bigger battles as your attention is somewhere else.
You can increase the range of canister shot massively by about 4x. As the enemy units start to march forward, set your cannons to canister shot, turn off fire at will and right click behind the units approaching in the distance. (Far beyond the arc range) Very effective against walking enemies.
At the start of battles and when you want to snipe the enemies cannon, do not right click on the enemies cannon itself. Your cannons will automatically target their cannon by default. (Provided it is in range) Eventually, if another unit comes too close it will change to fire at that instead.
The AI usually leaves a cav unit for protection of it's cannons. If you proactively target and right click the cannon with one of your units, the cav protecting this cannon will ride out to attack the unit you targeted it with.
During bridge battles: station your entire army around fording point - setup as you usually do with cannon canister ready. Then station the rest of your units to the flank in the direction of the bridge. Don't station any units near the bridge as this will just attract them to your units! The ai has a hard time getting across it and always goes across the ford instead as there is no ingame barrier as such. Occasionally an enemy unit (max 3 in my experience) will go across the bridge. This is why it is best to station the rest of your units on the flanks of the fording point.
I hope you find the info interesting!
Was aware of most of this but thanks for sharing solid advice! :)
@@lionheartx10Ahh sorry! Preaching to the choir! Haha
Hornblower carried me through lockdown, I don't know what I'd have done without old Horatio.
Getting Denmark on your side is a good strategic move because they can figth the Swedes while also using their navy to keep the british busy. Historicaly this did not go well for Denmark and resultet in the British Terror bombing of Copenhagen. But from the Napoleonic perspective it is a good pawn to sacrifice so that you can keep focus on the continent and not on the Atlantic. Keep up the great stuff!:) Also if you build up an army in Hannover you could invade Sweden via Denmark.
Simmerson: "Major Lennox must answer."
Wellington " Major Lennox answered with his life, as you should have done if you had any sense of Honour...you shamed us Sir, you disgraced us Sir, you will answer!"
the way you just threw away the lives of over half of your old guard unit was so infuriating lmao
While I get it, I'd much rather use the Old Guard than have them stand back and look pretty in reserve ;)
The small jacket was called a "pelisse", designed to be worn hanging over one shoulder, and was typically worn by hussars, chasseurs and other light cavalry.
"A slightly more British accent than normal."
Hello Mr LH, Sir!
The people of France rejoice at your capture of Vienna and forcing a peace upon the Austrians! Excellent news et Bravo!
I do recommend that Marshal Davout stays in Vienna to defend against the Russians or in the near future a renewal of hostilities from the Austrians bent on revenge! Napoleon may race back to Bologne or Cherbourg for a quick attack with Murrat to take the Brittish Isles? If so then you will immediately need a quick reaction Corps/Army in Paris to counter the Prussians or Spanish once they throw their lot against you!
The battle for Vienna was complex in manoeuvre but never in doubt.
You had much depth on your left flank and could have easily marched off in 3 or 4 columns and just charged and given your foes the bayonet for a quick shattering.
The old Guard and your Hussars with Artillery support pretty much won the day single handed though!
For historical context, the old Guard was always held as a reserve for the final attack or desperate defense until the last.
Now that the balance of power has tilted a little your way Prussia or Spain may join the conflict.
Continue with improving your infrastructure and turn the Western Mediterranean into your Mechant pocket book.
Love this content and keep it coming!
🍻
Pretty sure Hornblower is ITVX
Eh bien, bon apres-midi au moi!
Btw, in case did not notice, you got a gentelmens club in Vienna, thats why your able to recruit the Irish and Swiss units.
Those strippers bring in Irish to the German conflict
Fun fact, the hussar cape they wear over their left shoulder is called a pelisse.
Watching from the Observation Balloon Arsne nibbled a liberated Linzer Tort. Sipped their Turkish coffee and started sketching the Battle for View.. "I want this to be perfect and hang in the Louve and not fail and end up displeasign his nibs and getting gueoteened.
I always thought wearing white to battle was ridiculous. Glad to hear I am not alone!
Two things I used to love the Sharpe books and although the actors playing the chosen men are great in the series the whole thing is to small, so fails in my mind to truly capture the superb writing by Bernard Cornwell. As to hornblower the author clearly never so much as lived near the sea let alone served on any type of ship. No for naval action Alexander Kent's Bolitho books blow hornblower completely out of the water, it's like you can smell the salt water and hear the wind rustling through the sails and feel the boats/ships rocking beneath your feet. Kent AKA Douglas Reeman, was actually in the navy!
And so, known as the Vein Gambit, Neapolitan was able to out maneuver the Austrian defends who came out to give battle. Some called it dishonorable, others genus.
Last kingdom is great… definitely read the series if you haven’t yet!
Lol I stopped around the same point with Last Kingdom. Just reminded me I need to go finish that. Would also love to see a run on Empire after this if you say you want to play!
in this age army uniforms were colourfull so the men are visable to their alies and generals however i agree that white is the worst colour for the austrians because they would only blend in with the smoke during the battle
Jean Baptiste Bernadotte later went on and became the King of Sweden
I always found the base game fun but all the extras plus this mod makes it look so much better. Just wish I had the funds to get them!
I need to find a way to watch Sharpes India series.
Well, the Austrian sausage and cheese are smoked for now; time for Tea...
in terms of rollplay napoleon allways moved his infantry in collum formation for the added movement
They would then deploy into line though.
Sorry, was that your cavalry that killed all those men? Go on, tell us the truth 😁
would love to see a British Campaign would be great
The Admiralty feared the Fleets of French "Friends" joining to harry and beat their own so took to doing the Raid on Copenhagen and centuries later the French fleet so they could not bulster the italians in the med.. Id go sweet o nthe turks to be enemy of my enemy
Dont recruit more armies just yet, maybe focus on your economy and barracks. Plus you could build some trade ships to get ivory and spices. While you build a navy to land on England . Maybe consider taking on the Italian nations like papal states or Naples??
france is the easiest I challange you to play ottoman for world conquest
I’ve personally no interest in playing as the Ottomans but maybe one day for now I find France more interesting for my Campaign
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