Battle of Quatre Bras using General de Brigade Rules

This was a first attempt at this battle using the Deluxe Edition General de Brigade rules.

Foy's 9^th Division were tasked with capturing Germoincourt before attacking Quatre Bras. Bachelu's 5^th Division took the right flank attacking towards Quatre Bras from the north supported by the 2^nd Cavalry Division. The Guard Light Cavalry anchored the left flank. Most of Perponchers 2^nd Netherlands Division were positioned in Bossu Wood and across to the village of Quatre Bras.

Bachelu's division swept aside the 27^th Dutch Jaeger as they swung towards the north of Quatre Bras. Foy's division however struggled to capture Germoincourt due to the stubborn resistance of the 5^th Dutch Militia. They only fell back after suffering severe losses and delaying Foy's advance.

Merlen's Netherlands light cavalry brigade arrived followed by Picton's 5^th Division who were immediately moved towards the allied left flank blocking Bachelu's march. Pack and Kempt's brigades lead supported by the 5^th Hanoverian Brigade.

Meanwhile Jerome's 6^th Division arrived on the French side and moved to attack Bossu Wood. They were followed by the heavy cavalry of the 11^th Cavalry Division which moved to support Bachelu.

Rebasing 6mm Napoleonics

With the rebasing of all 6mm Naps to change to General De Brigade rules well under way (approaching half way mark) this has slowed down the painting of new figs considerably. Questionable whether last year's record can be broken!