Cacabelos In 3D - French Playthrough

THE 10th scenario in Mike Lambo's Battles Of Napoleonic Europe is the battle of Cacabelos fought from the French side.

Map

Map converted to 3D using a grid composed of Hexon II hexes from Nottinghamshire-based Kallistra 

The human receives General Colbert-Chabanais, four units of infantry and two of cavalry, all of which have to be deployed below the blue dashed line

The AI receives General Edward Paget, seven units of infantry, three of cavalry and one of artillery

Much of the Allied deployment is decided by dice throws, but the siting of five units of infantry is fixed on the seventh hex down of all five areas.

Here is how I set up when I first played through the scenario

To win I have to get one of my units off the top of the map before the end of turn 10.

I lost my first playthrough in seven moves, as by then it had become impossible for any of my units to complete the mission in the time left.

Last time I overloaded the left flank, but now I have gone for a more conventional setup

The AI's array is nothing if not formidable

Last time the setup was somewhat different, particularly as regards the artillery, which have swopped flanks

As usual I will write up the battle as it progresses.