Battle of Salamanca - Move 5

Table at the start of move 5

British right

Despite his early advantage, Packenham is losing his battle.

The French square have won the skirmish fight

He has had to withdraw his leading brigade before they fail morale and rout

Two of his reserve brigades have routed.

British centre

Cole is now ready to advance

British left

Leith has his division fully deployed

French left

Thomiere is winning his fight with his elite brigade in square and his artillery

French reserve

Brennier’s division now in position

French right

Clausel is still moving his infantry into position

Rule Notes

The rules used in this game can be found at

http://napoleonicwargamerules.blogspot.com/

When a brigade Routs any brigade in supporting distance (4”) must also test their morale.

Rule 17 covers Morale