Bataille Empire

Yep, I agree. There's a learning curve to come with some of the straight forward mechanisms.

Of course it is and yes we all muddle through. It must be hard for Rules writers to anticipate every eventuality.
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Jim

Its not an additional -2 as far as I'm concerned, its a reference to the -2 modifier for shooting at skirmishers. Normally the skirmishers would be deployed out front so I would presume that's why. That and you can't physically shoot a musket ball through the hill. However in this unique situation, ...

Presumably if the 2 units started 2 ud to the rear left and right sides of the artillery and moved a full move so that they were now 2ud to the front left and right of the artillery and in the same orientation, this would also respect the orders.
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Jim

p53 of the English version is the same in that it specifies Target is unlimbered artillery or skirmishers -2 It says "This penalty does not apply to the fire of skirmishers" It doesn't make the distinction between integrated or detached I think the visibility point is moot because firing reveals bot...

So, its a legal move as long as the overall division has repected the orders. For instance if 2 other units in the division made a full advance with engage orders and the artillery is now in effective range.
Jim

I agree.

I would think just the -1 for cover, normally skirmisher vs skirmisher don't get the -2. Rules not to hand but that seems the sensible way.
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Jim