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Petite nouvelle du front. 24 August 2026
Je travaille actuellement sur le prochain article du blog qui donne quelques informations complémentaires sur le tutoriel du jeu.
Le tuto est théoriquement opérationnel depuis novembre 2025... sauf que j'ai beaucoup travaillé sur le jeu, et les ajustements ont un peu touché des fonctions génériques utilisées par le tutorial...
Conséquence : le tuto a perdu un peu de sa structure et je m'en suis aperçu en écrivant l'article.
Bref... c'est presque remis dans l'ordre et fera l'objet du prochain patch, probablement avant la fin de la semaine.
Vraiment désolé.
Cordialement
JMM
Je travaille actuellement sur le prochain article du blog qui donne quelques informations complémentaires sur le tutoriel du jeu.
Le tuto est théoriquement opérationnel depuis novembre 2025... sauf que j'ai beaucoup travaillé sur le jeu, et les ajustements ont un peu touché des fonctions génériques utilisées par le tutorial...
Conséquence : le tuto a perdu un peu de sa structure et je m'en suis aperçu en écrivant l'article.
Bref... c'est presque remis dans l'ordre et fera l'objet du prochain patch, probablement avant la fin de la semaine.
Vraiment désolé.
Cordialement
JMM
A quick update from the front. 24 August 2026
I am currently working on the next blog post, which provides some additional information about the game's tutorial.
The tutorial has technically been functional since November 2025... except that I've been doing a lot of work on the game, and the adjustments ended up affecting some of the generic functions used by the tutorial...As a result, the tutorial lost a bit of its structure—something I only realized while writing the article.
Anyway... things are almost back in order, and the fix will be included in the next patch, likely before the end of the week.
I am truly sorry.
Best regards,
JMM
I am currently working on the next blog post, which provides some additional information about the game's tutorial.
The tutorial has technically been functional since November 2025... except that I've been doing a lot of work on the game, and the adjustments ended up affecting some of the generic functions used by the tutorial...As a result, the tutorial lost a bit of its structure—something I only realized while writing the article.
Anyway... things are almost back in order, and the fix will be included in the next patch, likely before the end of the week.
I am truly sorry.
Best regards,
JMM
Reconnaissance in the Napoleonic Era
Light cavalry, the primary tool
During the Napoleonic era, reconnaissance primarily relied on light cavalry: hussars, chasseurs à cheval, and then lancers from 1811. These fast and manoeuvrable units were tasked with scouting ahead of columns, locating the enemy, and reporting intelligence on their positions, strength, and movements.
In-depth organization
The reconnaissance system was structured on several levels:
The role of staff officers
Napoleon attached considerable importance to organized intelligence. Staff officers,...
Light cavalry, the primary tool
During the Napoleonic era, reconnaissance primarily relied on light cavalry: hussars, chasseurs à cheval, and then lancers from 1811. These fast and manoeuvrable units were tasked with scouting ahead of columns, locating the enemy, and reporting intelligence on their positions, strength, and movements.
In-depth organization
The reconnaissance system was structured on several levels:
- Vedettes: Isolated horsemen posted as observers, ahead of the lines, forming a first alert screen.
- Outposts: Small detachments responsible for the immediate security of an army corps, controlling passage routes.
- Reconnaissance parties (or "scouting parties"): Larger groups, sometimes an entire squadron, sent on specific missions to probe a precise area, a ford, a defile, or the presumed enemy position.
- Grand reconnaissance: A larger operation, sometimes conducted by several squadrons or even an entire brigade, intended to force the enemy to reveal themselves (then referred to as "reconnaissance in force" or "offensive reconnaissance").
The role of staff officers
Napoleon attached considerable importance to organized intelligence. Staff officers,...
Histwar Napoleon: Austerlitz Battle Between Lannes' and Bagration's Corps
20 August 2026
This video simulates the historic encounter that took place on December 2, 1805, at Austerlitz between Marshal Lannes and Prince Pyotr Bagration.
In this scenario, the player commands both sides. Lannes has numerical superiority in terms of the number of fighting units, total troop strength (14,700 soldiers versus 11,800), and the number of cannons (excluding regimental guns). However, Bagration's cavalry, with 4,000 horsemen, is far better equipped. The outcome is consistent with historical records.
20 August 2026
This video simulates the historic encounter that took place on December 2, 1805, at Austerlitz between Marshal Lannes and Prince Pyotr Bagration.
In this scenario, the player commands both sides. Lannes has numerical superiority in terms of the number of fighting units, total troop strength (14,700 soldiers versus 11,800), and the number of cannons (excluding regimental guns). However, Bagration's cavalry, with 4,000 horsemen, is far better equipped. The outcome is consistent with historical records.