Stoic Russian defence continues at Eisdorf

The Italians continue their advance towards the Russian left.

 The Next instalment of photos from Paul and my action at the village of Eisdorf during  the  Battle of Lutzen.  Despite the artillery assaults on the Russian garrison within the village, the effect had been somewhat muted.

The central command of the French drives forward.

The Italians push forward on the right

The extreme left of the French lines advance some very tough Jagers.

That’s quite a bit of ground to cover.

French brigade skirmish line take on the Jagers in the crest line

Nice smoke effect from Paul.

Kutozov and Tsar Alexander look on...n fact they are not actually at this section however I love the command stand 

Russian Grenadiers Criss the Flosgarten.

Hesitant Cossacks remain stationary and ineffective...so far.

French columns prepare to roll over the Russian flank command...or at least that was the plan

Youngy consults the Book of Armaments

The Ukranian Cossacks watch on as the French ligne close in on the Russian Jagers

The columns move up and in

The French battery has limbered up and set itself down in a position where it can at least try and whittle down some of the potential Russian reserves that may redeploy into the village. French skirmishers have been very active.  Yet the Russian garrison stays strong and resilient.

A view down the table showing the extent of the French advance 

Nice view of the old door mat fields with some tweaking 

Russian commanders watch on as the action on the ridge intensifies

A strong defensive position on the Russian left may prove a tough nut to crack for the Italian brigade 

After intensive attacks from the French on the Russian right a Jager battalion finally is forced into retreat by a column.
However several units are intently interested in potentially exploiting the position from both sides!

That’s where we left it on day one before we pulled up stumps. Lots of fighting left and everything to play for. Should be great.