Rule 17 – Reaction to Rout

Nearby friendly troops

Routed troops within 4” are removed from table

Shaken troops within 4” will Rout

Other troops within 4” will test Morale

All troops involved, or routed through, are Disordered

First move of Rout

Cavalry 12”  

Infantry 6”

Move directly away from cause and pass through friendly troops

Second move of Rout

Move during movement phase

Avoid both friends and enemy

Test morale at end of move

Third move of Rout

Move during movement phase

Avoid both friends and enemy

Test morale at end of move

Remove from table if fail

Pursuit

Cavalry who cause Rout roll 1 d6

5-6 - All nations Pursue

4-5-6 - British Pursue

First Pursuit Move

Roll 1 d6

1-2           Pursue Routers 12” and cause another casualty

3-4           Charge nearest enemy within 8” and 45 degrees

5-6           Charge nearest enemy within 4” and 45 degrees

Second Pursuit Move

Return to nearest supports during move phase

Cavalry move at 12”

Infantry move at 6”

Halt Disordered when behind supports