FLIGHT OF THE EAGLE

SEPTEMBER 1807 FRENCH TURN

The pursuit across Poland continues as the season changes to fall. Napoleon stops briefly in Warsaw to announce the creation of the Kingdom of Poland and crowns Massena as the new monarch. The Grande Armee cacthes up to the Russians just outside Grodno and fights an inclusive battle at Slonin before Kutusov slips away over the border.

Battle of Slonin

Hard marching brings Napoleon within striking distance of the Russians just before they can cross over into Russia. Napoleon immediately attacks with his 155,000 men. Kutusov, with 130,000 men, is outnumbered but has a superiority in cavalry. This edge prevents Napoleon from executing his planned double envlopement. Frustrated, Napoleon commits his Guard. The Russians weather the storm and refuse to break. That night, Kutusov slips away into the Pripet Marshes. French casualties: 15,000. Russian casualties: 15,000.

SEPTEMBER 1807 ALLIED TURN

Kutusov disappears into the Russian hinterland leaving only clouds of dust.