The Wethau Bridge for Song of Drums & Shakos (II)

The French Voltigeur 3 evades initially the combined attack but, two against one is too much for him and falls mortally wounded under a powerful attack of Jaeger 4. Seeing the rest of Jaegers crossing the bridge, Sergeant Bauduin and Voltigeur 5 prudently retreat behind the fence, but Lieutenant Meunierreacts  at last and a group of three Voltigeurs (6, 7 and 8) goes out covered by the aimed fire of their comrades behind the fence, that kill Jaeger 4.

The fire exchange continues and Voltigeur 8 is killed by an accurate shot of Jaeger 3 (hidden behind a tree) so the French squad falls now under 50% strength making mandatory a moral test. Following the Scenario rules, all the men run behind the fence under the heavy fire of the Austrians, that have found now a better target in the Lieutenant Meunier.

A furious firefight starts now, with the French wounding Jaeger 7 and forcing Jaeger 6 to fall back, but the Austrian answer is immediate and Voltigeur 5 is killed.

At last, Jaeger 4, hidden behind a tree, shoots Meunier wounding him. This is too much for Sergeant Bauduin and the two remaining Votigeurs that runs towards Wethau leaving the wounded Meunier in Austrian hands.

Austrian losses: Wounded: UnterJager Gassinger and Jaeger 7. Dead: Jaegers 2 and 8
French losses: Wounded: Lieutenant Meunier. Dead: Voltigeurs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8. Sergeant Meunier and Voltigeurs 6 and 7 left the field.

Final result: AUSTRIAN VICTORY!

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