Napoleon’s Art of War: Eylau & Dresden
1979
Play two distinct Napoleonic battles with shared rules: Dresden in 1813 and Eylau in 1807, each with its own specific rules.
300
minutes
2 - 2
player(s)
14+
Medium Light
About this board game
Napoleon’s Art of War: Eylau & Dresden is a two-player historical wargame with an approximate playing time of 300 minutes. It contains two distinct and separate games, each depicting a major confrontation from the Napoleonic Wars.
The Dresden game simulates the battle fought in August 1813 between the French under Napoleon and the allied forces of Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The Eylau game depicts the struggle that took place on February 7 and 8, 1807, in a remote area of Poland.
- Dresden: Napoleon’s French forces face the allied armies of Russia, Prussia, and Austria.
- Eylau: The French confront the Russo-Prussian force commanded by Baron Levin Bennigsen.
Both battles use a common body of rules, while each game also includes specific rules for its own historical situation. This structure gives Napoleon’s Art of War a shared foundation while preserving the distinct identity of the Dresden and Eylau scenarios.
Originally published in Strategy & Tactics magazine issue 75 in July–August 1979, the game uses the system from the Napoleon at War quad. Its extended playing time suits players looking for a substantial tabletop treatment of two separate Napoleonic battles.
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