 | In the blood-soaked aftermath of a huge engagement at Eggmuhl, Archduke Charles has withdrawn south to regroup. But one Austrian corps remains isolated as a result of the battle--can the archduke find a way to reunite his full host? Meanwhile, Napoleon must contend with his own dilemma. While the French have scored a tactical victory, the campaign is far from over and the Austrians still control both Ratisbon and Landshut. Will the French aggressively pursue another major battle so soon, or might Napoleon have other plans? |
APRIL 21, Turn 7
Weather Report: Clear skies
Journal: Fresh off their battlefield success the day before, the French deployed for two more battles in the early morning--one against the Austrian corps forced to retreat north after Eggmuhl, and another battle against Ratisbon, the key Danube River crossing. Charles declined to be drawn into another major engagement at Eggmuhl without his full host. This trade-off allowed the Austrians time to mass their army above Landshut, but left scattered northern elements to face Napoleon without support in two separate battles.
Journal: Fresh off their battlefield success the day before, the French deployed for two more battles in the early morning--one against the Austrian corps forced to retreat north after Eggmuhl, and another battle against Ratisbon, the key Danube River crossing. Charles declined to be drawn into another major engagement at Eggmuhl without his full host. This trade-off allowed the Austrians time to mass their army above Landshut, but left scattered northern elements to face Napoleon without support in two separate battles.
The Battle of Ratisbon
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Final Positions on April 21...
While Jerome's corps attempted to storm Ratisbon, Marshals Massena and Lannes attempted to corner an isolated Austrian corps north of Eggmuhl. But the Austrian column refused battle, continuing to evade north. April 21 ended indecisively, with the French scoring a 4-2 VP tactical victory in the Battle of Ratisbon (but failing to take the citadel itself) and earning 6 more victory points for the Austrians refusing battle north of Eggmuhl. Forfeiting 6 VPs was likely a prudent sacrifice for Archduke Charles, buying himself one more day to position his newly concentrated army for a more favorable battle.
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