French Briefing: Marshal Ney, 14th October 1805.
The campaign has proceeded very well for the French, with an unbroken series of successes. However, for you personally things have been less than happy. Forced to operate under the orders of the vain Murat, three days ago his decision to leave your 1st Division isolated on the North bank of the Danube nearly resulted in disaster. Fortunately, General Dupont and his superb troops covered themselves in glory in defeating the main Austrian army at Haslach-Jungingen. However, your Corps is now all on the south side of the Danube, whilst the Austrian army eludes Napoleon’s planned encirclement by making for Bohemia via the north bank. Back under the gaze of the Emperor, you have been instructed to storm the bridges over the Danube at Elchingen, allowing the army to block the Austrian line of retreat. All the frustrations of the past week have built up, and now the enemy will surely suffer the wrath of Ney!
The position at Elchingen is strong, and could be difficult to assault if the Austrians show any kind of spirit. The convent dominates the ridge line, and is clearly a well constructed strong point. In addition, there is only the single crossing point. Although your troops have driven off the troops guarding the bridges, it will not be easy to deploy your whole corps. Indeed, given the heroic sacrifice of Dupont and his Division, you are not inclined to risk both remaining Divisions unless you really have to.

The game starts with you, Loison and the 1st Brigade/2nd Division deployed on the North bank of the Danube, anywhere within 12“ of the river, with orders that you specify. The rest of your troops will begin crossing according to the order you define. The reserve artillery is currently deployed at point A on the map, having helped defeat the enemy guarding the bridges.

French Order of Battle- Elchingen, 14th October 1805

6th Corps d’Armee, Marshal Ney (Bold/Solid)

2nd Infantry Division, Loison (Bold/Solid)
1st Brigade
6th Legere            2 btns    B Class        SK3
39th Ligne            2 btns    B Class        SK2
2nd Brigade
69th Ligne            2 btns    C class        SK2
76th Ligne            3 btns    C class        SK2
Foot Battery            6x6lb    B class

3rd Infantry Division, Malher (Solid)
1st Brigade
25th Legere            3 btns    C class        SK2
27th Ligne            2 btns    C class        SK2
2nd Brigade
50th Ligne            2 btns    C class        SK2
59th Ligne            2 btns    C class        SK2
Foot Battery            6x6lb    B class    

Corps Artillery Reserve, Seroux (Bold/Solid)
Foot Battery            6x12lb    B class
Horse Battery           6x6lb    B class       Horse Artillery

Corps Light Cavalry, Colbert (Bold/Able)
3rd Hussars               C class       Light Cavalry

4th Dragoon Division, Bourcier (Bold/Able)
18th Dragoon Regt           B class        Line Cavalry
19th Dragoon Regt           B class        Line Cavalry