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Both sides of Turn 8 in the Marengo scenario from Decision Games’ Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition, combined in one physical-board playthrough.

The Austrians press the French line and attack Marengo. The French bring reinforcements forward, defend the town, and launch their own attacks as the battle moves toward Turn 9.

Movement and planning have been selectively condensed. Combat results, retreats, decisions, and recorded working corrections are retained. This is a playthrough record—not a complete rules tutorial or authoritative adjudication. The presenter discusses the position but notes that the victory conditions still need checking.

Game: Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition
Scenario: Marengo
Publisher: Decision Games
Official game page: https://shop.decisiongames.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3040

Setup and essential rules: https://youtu.be/-9P5U0almvE

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Both sides of Turn 7 in the Marengo scenario from Decision Games’ Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition, combined in one physical-board playthrough.

The Austrians press the French line and attack toward Marengo. The French respond with screening moves, reinforcement checks, and attacks on the flanks as the battle reaches its halfway point.

Movement and planning have been selectively condensed. Commentary reflects the working interpretation and recorded decisions at the table—not a complete rules tutorial or authoritative adjudication. The battle remains unresolved.

Game: Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition
Scenario: Marengo
Publisher: Decision Games
Official game page: https://shop.decisiongames.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3040

Earlier in the series:
Setup and essential rules: https://youtu.be/-9P5U0almvE

Next: Turn 8.

00:00 Intro and Austrian Turn 7
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Napoleon at War: Marengo Turn 7 | Austrian and French Turns

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