Austerlitz 1805: Le choc des cavaleries (1995)

About this game

Austerlitz 1805: Le choc des cavaleries (Austerlitz 1805: Cavalry choc) is a simulation on a tactical scale, of the combat which happened on the French left wing during this famous battle on December 2nd, 1805. Lannes and Murat Corps face the Bagration and Liechtenstein Corps on the Brünn-Olmütz road in a terrible cavalry battle. A hexagon represents about 200 metres of actual terrain, and a turn represents about 20 minutes of real time. A Leader counter represents a corps commander or a division general, accompanied by his staff (about thirty to fifty men). Each Cavalry strength point represents around 200 horsemen, each Infantry strength point around 400 infantrymen and each Artillery strength point around 6 cannons.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.