The Bavarians

Russian units are now complete, so I can focus on the Bavarian auxiliaries. During the summer months Wittgenstein ably prevented Oudinot to advance on St. Petersburg. As the Grande Armee moved closer toward Moscow the advantage changed hand. Oudinot now became the defender.

The VI Corps of St. Cyr, were sent to augment Oudinot’s II Corps during the late summer of 1812 and strengthen the position around Polotsk. Order of battle at the start of the campaign was as follows:

VI Corps St. Cyr

19^th Division General von Siebein

1^st Bn. Light Infantry (1), 1^st Bav. Line (2), 9^th Bav. Line (2)

3^rd Bn. Light Infantry (1), 4^th Bav. Line (2), 10^th Bav. Line (2)

6^th Bn. Light Infantry (1), 8^th Bav. Line (2)

20^th Division General von Wrede

2^nd Bn. Light Infantry (1), 2^nd Bav. Line (2), 6^th Bav. Line (2)

4^th Bn. Light Infantry (1), 3^rd Bav. Line (2), 7^th Bav. Line (2)

5^th Bn. Light Infantry (1), 5^th Bav. Line (2), 11^th Bav. Line (2)

Corps Cavalry General ?

20^th Bde: 3^rd and 6^th Bavarian Chevauxleger

21^st Bde: 4^th and 5^th Bavarian Chevauxleger

The initial order of OG15 Bavarians were enough for two brigades of infantry and corps cavalry. So what you see in the photos are all the cavalry and two battalions of light infantry (2^nd and 4^th) and four regiments of line infantry (2^nd, 3^rd, 6^th and 7^th).

An additional pack of Bavarian line plus a pack of artillery should have the VI Corps at a sufficient for the Second Battle of Polotsk. I have extra French Generals that will go through a fashion change, so the command structure will be taken care of.

Next step is to detail the figures; black line and highlighting. End of the week, I should have time for the flags and standards.

Cheers,