Austerlitz 1805: Partie Sud

About this board game

Austerlitz 1805: Partie Sud is a two-player historical wargame from 2004 with an estimated playing time of 60 minutes. Published by Vae Victis, it presents the southern half of the Austerlitz 1805 battle within the Jours de Gloire series.

This edition appears in VaeVictis magazine #58. It is one half of a larger game that also includes Austerlitz 1805: Partie Nord, published in VaeVictis #64. Each half has its own scenarios, so this southern edition is self-contained, while the two parts may also be combined.

The game uses the established Jours de Gloire Series scale, representing 300 meters per hex. Each game turn covers 75 minutes, and each strength point represents 200 men. These figures provide a clear framework for representing the battle on the map and for interpreting the forces involved.

• Players: 2
• Playing time: 60 minutes
• Scale: 300 meters per hex
• Game turn: 75 minutes
• Strength: 200 men per strength point

As with all Vae Victis games, the counters must be cut out and mounted before play. The rules for Austerlitz 1805: Partie Sud are entirely in French, although translations are available online.

For players interested in the Jours de Gloire system or the historical setting of Austerlitz, this southern module offers a focused entry point, with the option to expand the experience using the northern half of the larger game.