Battle of Borodino w/ 52-players - Napoleonic Kriegsspiel-game (IKS) @IKS

Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago

Head Umpires; Otto, KB & Dogpilot PRESENT the Battle of Borodino, hosting 52+ players and a selection of assistant umpires on this live Open Saturday event!

"Put yourself into the boots of a division commander in the Napoleonic wars in this week's Open Saturday game, based on the historical Battle of Borodino!

Napoleon and his Grande Armée has plunged deep into the Russian Empire. After weeks of retreat and rear-guard the Russian army will finally make its stand at the gates of Moscow. The 7th September 1812 may be one fo the most important moments of the Napoleonic wars.

Scrolling through the "Napoleonic Commander’s Handbook & Player Guide for the Napoleonic Ottovski System" is recommended to familiarise yourself with the period: docs.google.com/document/d/1pKpYUFNTU1SwK0OOLaImvSBhD0Hn0_hbpib4q0pXOqU/edit?usp=sharing

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