Pt 3, Shevardino redoubt 11.20 - 12.00hrs

 The first French assault on the redoubt:

The five battalions of Vasselot's 17th line brigade swiftly take advantage of the fact that during the Russian line infantry's exchange of fire with the French skirmishers, two of the Russian battalions incurred 'Fire Discipline' (the smoke markers) and charge in.

The result was horrendous for the attackers, the Russian Morom and Revel musketeer Rgts poured withering fire into the assaulting close columns, 9, 10, 8, and a double six being rolled. all five French battalions being halted before the charge went in and a Falter result from the double six!

Vasselot's brigade reals back though not routing it fails to rally and must attempt to do so on the next turn. Even if it does it is now quite useless, the gambit failed.

A third charge, this time by the French light cavalry succeeds in chasing off the Russian Jagers to their front but is then counter charged by Russian cavalry.

Both sides fall back exhausted.

Russian infantry emerge from the woods to the left of the redoubt.

On the other flank the Russian line is holding but is now beginning to suffer casualties from French skirmishers and artillery.

Swarms of French skirmishers.

Two battalions of troops from Baden form line to attempt to check a Russian counter attack.

One of the French heavy brigades forms up behind the grand battery now repositioned in front of the redoubt. 

Above, the field of battle on turn eight, mid day.

Dave.