Lasalle: Arpachai 1807

The Russo-Turkish War (1806–1812). 20,000 Ottoman Turks, under Yusuf Pasha, Serasker of Erzerum, are marching north to cross the border of the Ottoman Empire into Georgia. On 18th June 1807, they are intercepted by 7,000 Russians under General Count Ivan Gudovich. The ensuing Battle of Arpachai is fought somewhere in the vicinity of the Akhurian (Arpachai) river. Without giving too much away, the good Count is soon thereafter made a Field Marshal…

The exact location of the battle awaits revelation from Turkish scholars, but I imagine it took place near the confluence of the Akhurian and Aras rivers, where the water sources have enabled agriculture to soften the rugged and arid landscape somewhat? In any case, its a battle I felt ought to be commemorated with a big, all day wargame...

Thanks to all who indulged me in staging this game: I believe they had as much fun as I did:

Caesar: Thanks All for a great day! Each time I play Lasalle after a while away I'm inspired by what an innovative game it is and I want to play more. It is an incredibly quick set of rules in coming to grips with the enemy. Yesterday by turn 2 I was astonished how much had happened already. Armies had covered the intervening ground and lines were engaged.

David: The game was great, fun to play and worked well. BTW the Russians clearly won our battle. Caesar was smart by marching turn 1 hence grabbing and then holding the objectives.