Napoleonic Battles

Napoleonic Battles

Command the Great Battles of the Napoleonic Wars

The WDS Napoleonic Battles series recreates the tactical battles of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1792–1815), allowing players to command the armies of Napoleon and his opponents in some of history’s most celebrated campaigns. Using 100-meter hexes and 10- or 15-minute turns, the series places you in command of formations ranging from battalions to entire corps, faithfully recreating the challenges of command during the age of black powder.

Success depends upon mastering the distinctive tactics of the era. Deploy infantry in line to maximize firepower, advance in column to press home an attack, form square against charging cavalry, and coordinate artillery, cavalry, and infantry to achieve decisive results. Every battle rewards careful planning, disciplined execution, and the timely commitment of reserves rather than reckless assaults.

Featuring campaigns from across the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the series combines extensive historical research with a deep tactical simulation that captures both the opportunities and the limitations faced by the commanders of the era.

If you are new to the series, the Napoleonic Battles Demo is the perfect place to begin. Although the demo is completely free of charge, you will still need to add it to your cart and complete the checkout process so that we can generate your download link and unique serial number.

15 products
Bonaparte's Peninsular War
Bonaparte's Peninsular War
$39.95
Napoleon's Campaign 1814 Gathering of Eagles
Campaign 1814
$39.95
Campaign Austerlitz
Campaign Austerlitz
$39.95
Campaign Bautzen
Campaign Bautzen
$39.95
Campaign Eckmuhl
Campaign Eckmuhl
$39.95
Campaign Eylau-Friedland
Campaign Eylau-Friedland
$39.95
Campaign Jena-Auerstedt
Campaign Jena-Auerstedt
$39.95
Campaign Leipzig
Campaign Leipzig
$39.95
Campaign Marengo
Campaign Marengo
$39.95
Campaign Wagram
Campaign Wagram
$39.95
Campaign Waterloo
Campaign Waterloo
$39.95
Napoleon's Russian Campaign
Napoleon's Russian Campaign
$39.95
Republican Bayonets on the Rhine
Republican Bayonets on the Rhine
$39.95
The Final Struggle
The Final Struggle
$0.00
Wellington's Peninsular War
Wellington's Peninsular War
$39.95

Master the Art of Napoleonic Warfare

Napoleonic warfare was a delicate balance between firepower, maneuver, morale, and timing. Infantry, cavalry, and artillery each possessed unique strengths and weaknesses, and victory depended upon employing all three in concert.

Should your infantry hold the line to wear down an attack, or advance in column to close with the enemy? Is it time to commit your cavalry, or should they remain in reserve until the opposing line begins to falter? Can your artillery break the enemy before your infantry advances? These are the decisions that define every battle.

The game models the tactical doctrines of the period, including formations, skirmishers, morale, fatigue, command, and combined-arms tactics, rewarding players who fight as their historical counterparts did.

Fight Across the Napoleonic Wars

The series covers many of the defining campaigns of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, including Napoleon’s early campaigns in Italy, the great struggles against Austria and Prussia, the Peninsular War, the invasion of Russia, the campaigns of 1813 and 1814, and the final battles of Waterloo.

Players can command French, British, Austrian, Prussian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and many other national armies across hundreds of meticulously researched historical scenarios. Many titles also include linked campaign games, allowing the outcome of one battle to influence the next.

Built on Extensive Historical Research

Every Napoleonic Battles title is based upon detailed historical research using official histories, battlefield studies, contemporary accounts, historical maps, orders of battle, and modern scholarship. Terrain, unit organizations, commanders, and objectives are carefully recreated to provide an authentic tactical experience.

Alongside the historical engagements, many titles also include carefully researched hypothetical scenarios that explore plausible alternatives to history while remaining faithful to the armies, terrain, and military realities of the period.

Create, Modify, and Share

Every title includes powerful editing tools that allow players to modify existing scenarios, create entirely new battles, edit linked campaigns, and adjust orders of battle. Whether recreating a lesser-known engagement or exploring a historical “what if,” the included editors make it easy to expand the series beyond the scenarios included with each title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scale does Napoleonic Battles use?

The series uses 100-meter hexes with 10- or 15-minute turns, depending on the title or scenario. Units are generally represented at battalion scale, while cavalry, artillery, and some scenarios use squadrons, batteries, or companies where appropriate.

Which conflicts are covered?

The series covers the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1792–1815), recreating campaigns across Italy, Central Europe, the Iberian Peninsula, Russia, France, Belgium, and other theaters represented by the current game titles.

How historically accurate are the games?

Every title is built upon extensive historical research using official military histories, battlefield studies, historical maps, orders of battle, contemporary accounts, and modern scholarship. Historical scenarios are complemented by carefully researched hypothetical engagements that explore realistic alternatives to historical events.

Can I play against the computer or other people?

Yes. Every title supports single-player games against the computer AI, Play-by-Email (PBEM), Hot Seat play, and network multiplayer over a local network or the Internet.

Is there a free demo?

Yes. A free Napoleonic Battles Demo is available. Although the demo is completely free of charge, you will still need to complete the checkout process so that we can generate your download link and unique serial number.

Can I create my own scenarios?

Yes. Every title includes editors for creating and modifying scenarios, linked campaigns, and other game content, allowing you to recreate historical engagements or design entirely new battles.

Is Napoleonic Battles suitable for newcomers?

Yes. While the series rewards careful tactical planning and historical methods of fighting, comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and a wide variety of scenarios make it accessible to newcomers while offering substantial depth for experienced wargamers.

What is included with every game?

Each title includes the complete game, comprehensive documentation, a large collection of historical and hypothetical scenarios, powerful scenario and campaign editors, and ongoing updates and support from Wargame Design Studio.