John Umber -> (7/8/2003 1:54:48 PM)
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[B]Early war[/B] A correct observation. If the allied (Prussia, Austria, Russia and GB) attacks early in 1805, the french are in trouble. If France can avoid the major (stack battle) for six months and prepare some guards, he is slowly turning the table to his advantage. But he is seriously outnumbered. The allies can take most of the minor nations and start flooding the border. The french even with the Napoleon leader have serious problems. If the allies can put Napoleon to battle and prepare three stacks, combination of pr, au and ru, then they just put them within reach from each other and fight three fast battles without reinforcements. The brittish threatening Paris to avoid further French attacks. If possible the spanish player can attack from the south. Napoleon will probably win battle number one and two, but the loss of men will put in on retreat after battle number three, which he normaly loses. The trick is gathering the forces without Napoleon taking them one by one. Here is the feared double move very useful for the french. Always let Napoleon attack the first round and preferably in a nice terrain. The allies are after losses, not moralty victory. This can give a french surrender in 1805. If France attacks fast and hard, he/she can take out one of Prussia or Austria before the allies can prepare a strong defence. It is a touch and go...
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