Battle of Balaclava - 25 October 1854
The battle began with a Russian artillery and infantry attack on the Ottoman redoubts that formed Balaclava's first line of defence. The Ottoman forces initially resisted the Russian assaults, but lacking support they were eventually forced to retreat. When the redoubts fell, the Russian cavalry moved to engage the second defensive line held by the Ottoman and the Scottish 93rd Highland Regiment in what came to be known as the 'Thin Red Line'.
This line held and repulsed the attack; as did General James Scarlett's British Heavy Brigade who charged and defeated the greater proportion of the cavalry advance, forcing the Russians onto the defensive. However, a final Allied cavalry charge, stemming from a misinterpreted order from Raglan, led to one of the most famous and ill-fated events in British military history – the Charge of the Light Brigade.
The stage is set. The battle lines are drawn and you are in command.
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Battle Notes
Russian Army
• Commander: Liprandi
• 5 Command Cards
• Move First
French Army
• Commander: Raglan
• 5 Command Cards
Victory
7 Victory Banners
Special Rules
• Orange units are Ottoman unit. Ottoman are treated as Spanish in all respects.
• Highlanders (British Line) may ignore 1 Flag (2 flags vs Cavalry)
• Pre-Battle Mother Russia Roll rule is NOT in effect.
