Napoleon’s Wheel: Danube Campaign, Part I

Product Type: Standalone board wargame.

This is a standalone game. It is part of OSG’s Library of Napoleonic Battles series and includes the required game materials for play.

Napoleon’s Wheel: Danube Campaign, Part I covers Napoleon’s 1805 campaign on the Danube, beginning with the famous manoeuvre that trapped General Mack’s Austrian army around Ulm. The campaign follows the French advance as Napoleon cuts off Austrian escape routes, drives the Allies back, and moves toward the dramatic battles that culminate near Austerlitz.

The game uses the Library of Napoleonic Battles system, combining operational manoeuvre, command decisions, battlefield timing, and tactical engagements across linked Napoleonic scenarios. Scenarios include Ulm, Dürenstein, Schöngrabern, and Austerlitz.

This title also includes the universal card deck used for later games in the series.

Boardgamegeneral Advice

Napoleon's Wheel: Danube Campaign Part I is one of the best entry points into OSG’s acclaimed Library of Napoleonic Battles series, offering four linked battles from the iconic 1805 Danube campaign, including Ulm and Austerlitz. It combines operational maneuver with tactical depth in a format that is highly replayable and rewarding for both solo and head-to-head play. Highly recommended for players who want a rich historical experience and a superb introduction to OSG’s signature system.