On Campaign System Description

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Situation at Midnight on Day 00

A recent On Campaign play test scenario, that I recently completed, featured the first drive towards Berlin during the month of August 1813.
I thought I'd share some of the narrative of this scenario.

The French goal is to defeat the Coalition forces defending Berlin and occupy the city itself within six-days of the opening of the campaign. French forces begin concentrated and will need to act quickly to maintain an advantage before the Coalition are able to concentrate.
The Coalition goal is to defend the approaches to Berlin and defeat the French forces. Coalition forces will need to identify the main thrust of the French advance and concentrate to engage them at an advantage.

The army strengths are represented at 1/3 their original, so the French field about 25,000 men, and the Coalition about 40,000 men.

The French, commanded by Oudinot, commands his own headquarters, three independent infantry divisions, and independent cavalry reserve and three independent light cavalry brigades. The base of operations was located at Luckau.
The Coalition, commanded by Bernadotte, commands his own headquarters, five independent infantry divisions, an independent cavalry reserve and five independent light cavalry brigades (three of which are Cossacks). The base of operations was Berlin, and outposts extended between Beelitz in the west and Beeskow in the east.

The opposing commanders have intelligence on the composition of the both armies, however, they are unaware of the individual unit strengths of the enemy units. They are unaware of the location of the various independent commands except for their depot, army headquarters and any espionage intelligence reports that might be available before the campaign opens.

The French player is also unaware of the political requirement that two of the enemy infantry divisions (the Swedes and Prussian Landwehr) were incapable of offensive operations, and that the Swedes would be required to withdraw from any potential engagement if circumstances allowed. The Coalition player was very aware of this situation and would be forced to deploy his forces accordingly.

Defeat for the French would result in the personal dishonor of Oudinot and his loss of command of the Army of Berlin.
Defeat for the Coalition would result in the parole of the remaining forces of the Army of the North and the resignation of the Swedish Crown Prince, Bernadotte, from allied headquarters, and the loss of the Swedish forces from the Coalition.

Both armies begin the campaign with seven days rations with the divisions and a train, attached to each, hauling a further six day supply. Consequently, food should not be an issue, given the six-day timeline.

At midnight on Day 0 the two armies were arrayed as shown below (see photo gallery above).

French Army of Berlin
Independent Combat Commands

Divisional Commanders
[102] Morand w/103, 104 and 120 Hex 239216 (6930 men w/12 cannon)
[105] Pacthod w/106, 107, 108 and 121 Hex 239216 (8007 men w/18 cannon)
[109] Lecoq w/110, 111 and 122 Hex 239216 (3622 men w/12 cannon)
[113] DeFrance w/115 and 123 Hex 239216 (1329 men w/6 cannon)

Brigade Commanders
[114] Jacquinot Hex 238215 (1155 men)
[116] Wolff Hex 238216 (777 men w/3 cannon)

Depot
[118] Army of Berlin Base Hex 239216
Trains
[119] assigned to [101]
[120] assigned to [102]
[121] assigned to [105]
[122] assigned to [109]
[123] assigned to [120]

Coalition Army of the North
Independent Combat Commands:

Divisional Commanders
[502] Hesse-Homburg w/503, 504, 505 and 531 Hex 235222 (7602 men w/8 cannon)
[506] Borstell w/507, 508, 509 and 532 Hex 237222 (7798 men w/8 cannon)
[510] Putlitz w/511, 512 and 533 Hex 236222 (5786 men w/8 cannon) - Landwehr
[514] Laptiev w/515, 516, 517, 518 and 534 Hex 233222 (5062 men w/18 cannon) - Russian
[519] Skjoldebrand w/520, 521, 522 and 535 Hex 236224 (7275 men w/6 cannon) - Swedes
[523] Oppen w/526 and 536 Hex 236224 (1295 men w/6 cannon)

Brigade Commanders
[524] Hobe Hex 238220 (1460 men w/8 cannon)
[525] Bekendorf Hex 234220 (1602 men w/6 cannon)
[527] Lowenstern Hex 232220 (740 men)
[528] Illowaisky Hex 236220 (740 men)
[529] Bihalov Hex 244220 (555 men)

[536] assigned to [523]

Espionage and Intelligence:
No espionage reports were received at HQ 101. Prior intelligence located Bernadotte (501) and Army of the North Base (530).
Espionage reports were received at HQ 501 locating Wolff (116). Prior intelligence located Oudinot (101) and Army of Berlin Base (118).

Beyond that the respective players had no knowledge of their opponent commands or independent command strengths.

French March Orders and reassignments:
The French made one organizational change at midnight by assigning von Lecoq (109) to Oudinot (101), and reassigned a horse battery to Jacquinot (114).
The French orders created three offensive groups.
The center commanded by Oudinot would march north directly toward Berlin, and included Wolff (106) and DeFrance (113).
The left-wing, would march west and then north toward Berlin, and included Morand (102) and Jacquinot (114).
The right-wing would march east, then north, before swinging west toward Berlin and included Pacthod (105) and von Gablenz (117).
Cavalry commands were issued maintain contact orders (passive).
Infantry commands were issued Press orders (offensive).
All orders would be issued from Oudinot's HQ. All reports would be directed to Oudinot's HQ.

Coalition March Orders:
The Coalition made no organizational or assignment changes.
The Coalition determined to aggressively probe southward, with Hobe (524) and Illowaisky (528) toward the known French concentration around Luckau, with orders to engage enemy cavalry contacts but observe infantry.

Other forward cavalry commands were issued maintain contact orders.
Borstell (506) was instructed to build fortifications in his current location.
Other infantry commands were ordered to move generally in a southerly direction, with hold orders upon contact.

With these orders, I ran the Day 01 0400, 0800 and 1200 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.
Initial contact was made between Wolff (116) and Hobe (524) and Illowaisky (528) and reported to Oudinot and Bernadotte at noon.
The French issued some minor adjustments to the left-wing order of march.

With these orders, I ran the Day 01 1600, 2000 and 2400 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.
At 2200 hours, Oudinot (101) had skirmished with Illowaisky (528) defeating that command and inflicting less than 200 casualties whilst losing less than 75.
The Cossacks were heavily outnumbered and handled very roughly by the Saxon infantry and French artillery.
Espionage reports were received at both HQ's, providing locations for Bekendorf (524) and Bihalov (529) and Morand (102) and Pacthod (105).
Reconnaissance reports were received at both HQ's. The French reconnaissance was generally poor, identifying the name of the contact only, whilst the Coalition reconnaissance was effective, providing approximate strengths and march order destinations in some instances.

Attrition:
The numbers of men straggling and hospitalized represent the final daily totals after losses and returns are considered. For example, the Coalition indicate 1 returning from hospital. This is probably a wounded Cossack from the earlier skirmish.

At midnight on Day 1 the two armies were arrayed as below (see image in the photo gallery above).

French Army of Berlin
Independent Command Map Locations:

237218 [101] Oudinot, Duc de Reggio Halted
235216 [102] Morand Enroute
234216 [114] Jacquinot Halted
238217 [116] Wolff Enroute
243218 [117] von Gablenz Enroute
239216 [118] Army of Berlin Halted
243218 [105] Pacthod Enroute
239216 [122] 4/8e Train d'Equipage Halted

Coalition Army of the North
Independent Command Map Locations:
236222 [501] Charles John Bernadotte Halted
235221 [502] Prinz von Hessen-Homburg Halted
237222 [506] Borstell Halted
236221 [510] Putlitz Halted
232220 [514] Laptiev Halted
236222 [519] Skjoldebrand Halted
236222 [523] Oppen Halted
237218 [524] von Hobe Halted
233218 [525] Bekendorf Enroute
229219 [527] Lowenstern Halted
237219 [528] Illowaisky IV Enroute
243219 [529] Bihalov Enroute
236224 [530] Army of the North Halted

French March Orders and reassignments:
The French made two organizational changes at midnight by assigning Wolff (116) and DeFrance to Oudinot (101), reinforcing Oudinot with cavalry.
The center commanded by Oudinot would continue to march north directly toward Berlin.
The left-wing, would continue to march west and then north toward Berlin.
The right-wing would continue to march east, then north, before swinging west toward Berlin.
Cavalry commands were issued maintain contact orders (passive).
Infantry commands were issued Press orders (offensive).
All orders would be issued from Oudinot's HQ. All reports would be directed to Oudinot's HQ.

Coalition March Orders:
The Coalition made no organizational or assignment changes.
The Prussian infantry divisions Homburg (502), Borstell (506) and Putlitz (510) were ordered to take up defensive positions and entrench.
All the Cossack commands Illowaisky (528), Bihalov (529) and Lowenstern (527) were ordered to advance on Luckau, the French base, with maintain contact orders, but instructed to retreat if they encountered infantry.
Hobe (524) would maintain contact with the enemy delaying and retreating before them.

Skjoldebrand (519) was ordered to build fortifications using local civilian labor.

With these orders, I ran the Day 02 0400, 0800 and 1200 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.
Oudinot received three new combat reports.
At 2200 hours (the previous day) at 243218, Pacthod (105) had skirmished with Bihalov (529) and been victorious, inflicting less than 200 casualties and losing less than 75.
At 1000 hours at 237218, Defrance (113) had skirmished with Hobe (524) and been victorious, inflicting less than 100 casualties and losing less than 125 men.
At 1000 hours at 237218, Oudinot (101) had skirmished with Illowaisky (528) and been victorious, inflicting less than 100 casualties and losing less than 50 men.

Clearly the initial clashes were all going favorably for the French. However, these were clashes with Cossacks and light cavalry against infantry and heavy cavalry.

The Coalition was unaware of these skirmishes at this time as couriers had not yet arrived.
However, they did issue orders for Illowaisky (528) to combine with Hobe (524).

With these orders, I ran the Day 02 1600, 2000 and 2400 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.
At 1400 hours at 233217, Jacquinot (114) had skirmished with Bekendorf (525) and been defeated inflicting less than 50 casualties whilst losing less than 100 men. This was the first negative clash for the French.
At 1800 hours at 237219, DeFrance (113) had skirmished with Illowaisky (528) and been victorious inflicting less than 75 casualties whilst losing less than 25 men.

The Coalition were unaware of these latest skirmishes but had received reports of the earlier skirmishes.

Espionage reports were received at the French HQ, providing locations for Borstell (506), Bekendorf (525) and Bihalov (529).
Reconnaissance reports were received at both HQ's. The French reconnaissance was generally poor, identifying the name of the contact only, whilst the Coalition reconnaissance was effective, providing approximate strengths and march order destinations in some instances. The Coalition had a clear view of the general composition and locations of all three French thrusts.
Oudinot had now located three of the five infantry divisions including Homburg, Borstell and Putlitz, directly to his north, screened by Hobe. However, Oudinot had with him only one small infantry division, the artillery reserve and the heavy cavalry.

Attrition:

Light Rain had been a major factor throughout much of the second day, and it would continue into the next day.

Light Rain anticipated from midnight until 0400 hours
Ground conditions currently Firm [2]

At midnight on Day 2 the two armies were arrayed as below (see image in the photo gallery above).

French Army of Berlin
Independent Command Map Locations:

French March Orders and reassignments:
The center commanded by Oudinot take up a defensive posture, awaiting the reaction of the enemy. This was meant as a pinning action as the double envelopment on both the left and right continued.
The left-wing, would continue to march west and then north toward Berlin.
The right-wing would continue to march east, then north, before swinging west toward Berlin.
All orders would be issued from Oudinot's HQ. All reports would be directed to Oudinot's HQ.

Coalition March Orders:
The Coalition made no organizational or assignment changes.
The opportunity for the Coalition forces to strike Oudinot was obvious. Orders were given to strike camp at 0400 hours and move to engage the French with Bernadotte (501), Homburg (502) and Borstell (506). Putlitz (510) would halt, and clear the way and Skjoldebrand (519) was continue to build fortifications using local civilian labor.

With these orders, I ran the Day 02 0400, 0800 and 1200 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.
At 1000 hours the first general engagement occurred. The battle was named Baruth, but was fought at 237220. The French were deemed the initiating side but they had been outscouted and in a tabletop encounter would be required to deploy of portion of their forces to the table in advance of the Coalition. The French fielded 5,849 men including 45 cannon. The Coalition fielded 17,602 men including 30 cannon. Thus far, the French force at Baruth had lost 490 men including 74 dead to attrition and skirmishes. The Coalition force at Baruth had lost 1,293 men including 165 dead to attrition and skirmishes. The engagement was saved as a tactical OB for later potential use on the tabletop, but the engagement was fought using the system.

At Midday, Oudinot received two new combat reports.
At 1800 hours (the previous day) at 233217, Morand (102) had skirmished with Bekendorf (525) and been victorious, inflicting less than 300 casualties and losing less than 200.
At 1000 hours at 237220, Oudinot (101) had fought a general engagement with Homburg (502) and suffered a major defeat losing 2,688 men and 3 cannon (45%).

The Coalition also received two new combat reports.
One from Bekendorf announcing his earlier defeat from the previous day.
The other reported a major victory with loses of 804 men (4%).
However, they did issue orders for Illowaisky (528) to combine with Hobe (524).

The battle of Baruth had been a very serious reverse for the French.

Oudinot ordered a continuation of his withdrawal towards Baruth, leaving DeFrance (113) as a rearguard to delay the anticipated Coalition pursuit.
Berndotte ordered Hobe (524) forward as an advance guard, supported by HQ (501), Homburg (502), Borstell (506) and Oppen (523).

With these orders, I ran the Day 03 1600, 2000 and 2400 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.

The rain had continued throughout the morning and in the early afternoon conditions continually worsened

Oudinot received four combat reports.
At 1400 hours at 237219, DeFrance (113) had skirmished with Hobe (524) and been defeated inflicting less than 50 casualties whilst losing less than 125 men.
At 1400 hours at 234218, Morand (102) had fought a general engagement with Laptiev (514) and been victorious losing 799 men (10%).
At 1800 hours at 237220, DeFrance (113) had skirmished with Hobe (524) and been victorious inflicting less than 75 casualties whilst losing less than 125 men. DeFrance was fighting a series of tough rearguard actions.
At 2200 hours at 237220, DeFrance (113) had skirmished with Oppen (523) and been defeated inflicting less than 50 casualties whilst losing less than 200 men. DeFrance was running out of steam....

The Coalition also received four combat reports, those from Hobe and Oppen.
The other reported a major defeat for Laptiev (514) with losses of 1,667 men (34%)

The morning had seen a major defeat for Oudinot's outnumbered forces, the afternoon had seen the ebb and flow of the rearguard action as Hobe and Oppen engaged DeFrance. The only bright spot was the report of the major victory by Morand against the Russians under Laptiev and Bekendorf.

An Espionage report was received at the Coalition HQ, providing a location for Gablenz (117).
Reconnaissance reports were received at both HQ's. The French received nine reconnaissance reports of varying accuracy. The Coalition received four reports providing better intelligence. It was clear that the Coalition cavalry were in the ascendancy in the reconnaissance fight.

The French had a choice. Recall Morand to reinforce Oudinot, or have Oudinot march to Morand to reinforce his success.
The Coalition had a choice. Recall Laptiev and consolidate, or continue to press Oudinot.

Attrition:

Rain had been a major factor throughout much of the third day, but had broken with a heavy rain storm late in the day, the weather appeared to be improving.

Clear conditions anticipated from midnight until 0400 hours
Ground conditions currently Good [6]

At midnight on Day 3 the two armies were arrayed as indicated below. (see photo gallery above)

French Army of Berlin
Independent Command Map Locations:

Coalition Army of the North
Independent Command Map Locations:
237219 [501] Charles John Bernadotte - Halted

French March Orders and reassignments:
The center commanded by Oudinot would retire towards Baruth, awaiting the reaction of the enemy.

The left-wing, would force march to concentrate with the center at Baruth.
The right-wing would double force march toward Berlin.
All orders would be issued from Oudinot's HQ. All reports would be directed to Oudinot's HQ.

Coalition March Orders and reassignments:
The army was ordered to break contact and take up their earlier positions but to march to the sound of the guns where threatened and engaged. Skjoldebrand (519) was to continue to build fortifications using local civilian labor. The cavalry was ordered to withdraw if pressed. The Cossacks were ordered to disrupt enemy lines of communication and supply.
All orders would be issued from Bernadotte's HQ. All reports would be directed to Bernadotte's HQ.

With these orders, I ran the Day 04 0400, 0800 and 1200 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases. Weather conditions again began to deteriorate as the rain returned during the late morning.

Oudinot’s HQ received six reconnaissance reports. It was clear to the French advance guard that the main Coalition forces were retiring.

French March Orders and reassignments:
The center commanded by Oudinot would now concentrate with the left-wing at Baruth, then march north at force march pace in an attempt to reacquire contact with the enemy. DeFrance (113) would act as an advance guard.
All orders would be issued from Oudinot's HQ. All reports would be directed to Oudinot's HQ.

With these orders, I ran the Day 04 1600, 2000 and 2400 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases. Weather conditions continued to deteriorate culminating in a heavy rainstorm in the late evening.

Oudinot’s HQ received six reconnaissance reports. Contact had been reestablished with the Coalition forces.

Bernadotte’s HQ received ten reconnaissance reports. Including a report that contact had been made with the French base of operations. However, Lowenstern, who provided this report, was acting under passive orders and could not engage with the undefended depot.

The French had been concerned initially that Oudinot would be crushed and had ordered Morand and Jacquinot to force march to concentrate for a defensive battle at Baruth, whilst pinning all their hopes on the successful advance of Pacthod (105) against Berlin from the east. The Coalition, aware of Pacthod’s location, but concerned about the defeat of Laptiev (514), decided to regroup further north. The French losing contact with the Coalition forces were concerned that they were marching to engage Pacthod in strength. This had resulted in their change in orders at noon and their march north in force. The stage was set for a third general engagement.

At midnight on Day 4 the two armies were arrayed as indicated below. (see photo gallery above)

French Army of Berlin
Independent Command Map Locations:

Coalition Army of the North
Independent Command Map Locations:
236220 [501] Charles John Bernadotte - Enroute

Existing orders remained in effect.
All orders would be issued from Oudinot's HQ. All reports would be directed to Oudinot's HQ.

Coalition March Orders and reassignments:
Sensing an opportunity to crush Oudinot’s combined center and left-wing, Bernadotte ordered an immediate attack with all forces available. Lowenstern (527) was also given orders to engage the French base. Bihalov (529) was ordered to maintain contact with Pacthod (105).

All orders would be issued from Bernadotte's HQ. All reports would be directed to Bernadotte's HQ.

With these orders, I ran the Day 05 0400, 0800 and 1200 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.

The Battle of Rangsdorf (236220):
At 0600 hours the third general engagement occurred. The battle was named Rangsdorf but was fought at 236220. The French were deemed the non-initiating side. The French had been outscouted and in a tabletop encounter would be required to deploy of portion of their forces to the table in advance of the French. The French fielded 8,965 men including 52 cannons. The Coalition fielded 15,656 men including 38 cannons. Thus far, the French force at Rangsdorf had lost 5,609 men including 1,161 dead to attrition and previous engagements. The Coalition force at Rangsdorf had lost 2,294 men including 379 dead to attrition and previous engagements. The engagement was saved as a tactical OB for later potential use on the tabletop, but the engagement was fought using the system.

At Midday, Oudinot received four new combat reports.
At 1400 hours (the previous day) at 243222, Pacthod (105) had skirmished with Bihalov (529) and been victorious, inflicting less than 300 casualties and losing less than 25 men.
At 0600 hours at 236220, Oudinot (101) had fought a general engagement with Bernadotte (501) and suffered a major defeat losing 2,831 men (31%).

At 1000 hours at 236220, DeFrance (113) had skirmished with Hobe (524) in a rearguard action and been defeated, inflicting less than 50 casualties and losing less than 75 men.

At 1000 hours at 237220, Oudinot (101) had skirmished with Oppen (523) in a rearguard action and been victorious, inflicting less than 400 casualties and losing less than 75 men.

The Coalition also received four new combat reports.
Three of which confirmed the outcomes of the various skirmishes.
The other reported a major victory with loses of 1,059 men (6%).

The battle of Rangsdorf had been a very serious reverse for the French.

Oudinot ordered a renewed withdrawal towards Baruth, leaving DeFrance (113) as a rearguard to delay the anticipated Coalition pursuit.
Berndotte ordered an immediate pursuit, ordering the light cavalry to form the advance guard (there was much gnashing of teeth over the defeat of Oppen’s heavy cavalry earlier in the day). Illowaisky (528) was reassigned to an independent command and order to march north. Skjoldebrand (519) and Putlitz (510) were also ordered north and northeast in an attempt to interdict Pacthod (105) in his advance upon Berlin. Bihalov (529) was given discretionary orders to avoid further contact with Pacthod (105) given losses from earlier skirmishes.

With these orders, I ran the Day 05 1600, 2000 and 2400 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.

At midnight Oudinot received a dispatch from Gablenz (117). It appeared that they had been without orders (an earlier courier had been lost) and had decided to requisition supplies from the local township, 244220. The mayor had resisted this requisition and was executed on the orders of Gablenz as a warning to the population.

Oudinot also received the news that his depot had been captured in an encounter with Lowenstern (527). Bernadotte would remain unaware of this development as the courier had been intercepted.

At 2200 hours at 237219, Defrance (113) had skirmished with Hobe (524) and been defeated, inflicting less than 75 casualties and losing less than 100 men.

Contrary to the mood at Bernadotte’s HQ, the mood at Oudinot’s HQ was obviously bleak. The French central forces were in full retreat, DeFrance was clearly a spent force and they had lost their depot. Pacthod was too far away to provide accurate and timely intelligence. But, they must be nearing Berlin!

A total and immediate cessation of hostilities leading to a declaration of victory in favor of Army of the North (Bernadotte) should be declared by the GM at this time!

At midnight on Day 5 the two armies were arrayed as indicated below. (see photo gallery above)

French Army of Berlin
Independent Command Map Locations:

Coalition Army of the North
Independent Command Map Locations:
237219 [501] Charles John Bernadotte - Halted

French March Orders:
Orders were issued to Pacthod (105) and Gablenz (117) to cease hostilities and retire upon Luckau. However, the Oudinot knew these orders would take time to be received and Pacthod might reach Berlin before receipt!

Orders were issued to cease hostilities and remain in position. Those commands enroute to defend Berlin would continue to maneuver until receipt of these defensive orders.

With these orders, I ran the Day 06 0400, 0800 and 1200 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.

Pacthod (105) would creep closer to Berlin, fifteen miles shy of his goal he would encounter Illowaisky’s Cossacks.

With these orders, I ran the Day 06 1600, 2000 and 2400 turn phases, and upon completion provided the players with the reports etc., received throughout those phases.

At 1600 Pacthod (105) and Gablenz (117) received new orders instructing them to withdraw on Luckau.

The campaign was now over. Oudinot had failed in his attempt to occupy Berlin. Bernadotte had successfully defended the approaches to Berlin. There had been more than a dozen skirmishes, and three general engagements. Two major defeats for the French and one major defeat for the Coalition.

Pacthod (105) had the greatest distance to cover to reach Berlin. His cavalry screen was ineffective due to the interception of their orders. This meant Pacthod was forced to fight a series of skirmishes with Cossacks blocking his way. Bihalov’s Cossacks sacrificed themselves to gain time, and it worked.

Morand (102) had a shorter distance to cover to reach Berlin. At the battle of Luckenwalde on the afternoon of day 3, Morand defeated the Russian’s commanded by Laptiev. This, in the opinion of the GM, was the critical event. Oudinot, having lost his battle at Baruth that morning, should have advanced to concentrate with Morand and driven Laptiev back upon Berlin. Instead the decision was taken to have Morand support Oudinot in the center. This enabled Bernadotte to recall Laptiev and concentrate all his available forces against Oudinot and Morand at Rangsdorf on the morning of day 5. Bernadotte’s tactical withdrawal on day 4 had fooled Oudinot over concerns the Coalition were hunting Pacthod following the battle of Baruth. Had Pacthod not been delayed by Bihalov he could have reached Berlin on day 5. At that time only the Swedes were nearby. They were not allowed to engage and would have withdrawn in the face of the French advance. Oudinot could have claimed victory. It was not to be

A total and immediate cessation of hostilities leading to a declaration of victory in favor of Army of the North (Bernadotte) should be declared by the GM at this time!