Bataille Empire - Jaskowo scenario played

Game with Bataille Empire again today with Stephen using the Jaskowo scenario I had already set up table for.
I used Russians (glutten for punishment) attacking the French.
Bataille Empire definitely ticks a lot of 'historical' boxes for us and plays much smoother now as we know the basics (although remembering everything is a task).
But by heck the Russians Musketeers are poor compared to French.
French get +1 or +2 for their Skirmishing ability whilst Russian Musketeers have 0 factor (meaning they cant inflict any Skirmish hits even on a 6 roll unless support fire used) however they also suffer as Poor Shots in Volley fire and in Combat (mitigated by being Tenacious) and French count +1 for better skirmish level, so if support and suchlike are equal (seldom the case) the French usually 1-2 factors better before dice are rolled meaning Russians need to win dice rolls by 2-3 !!
Their Jager and Grenadiers are better but still outclassed by French Legere and really only on parity with French Line.
I actually rolled decent dice today actually outscoring the 'demon' in Shock Combats (no point trying to get into firefight with French) on most occasions but only winning 1 combat taking a village area as I rolled 6 to French 1.
Every other encounter I either lost roll or was 'out-factored'.
Not so sure Russian Musketeers (not Militia) where that outclassed ?
Russians do get Large Artillery units but again the +1 for being large is negated by being -1

Prussians a better bet as they have Skirmish 1 and not poor shots so can at least attempt a firefight with French at near parity.
I get what rules are simulating with poor shooting (ie bad powder/marksmanship etc) but when combined with French 'extras' its a big swing (as with any D6 based rules when a +1 and -1 are BIG factors).

We have both fielded Russians now and find them tough to use effectively and I don't see how to, unless I am missing some 'trick/gimmick' (quite possible !).

Another lesson from today was that Artillery is pretty vulnerable unless in midst of a formation as it needs Supports and Safe Flanks or it dies.
I had a battery that got caught by French Hussars breaking through (after forcing my large Hussars unit to flee) with only 1 flank secured.

++++Don't tell Stephen but I will be using French from now on in BE :-) ++++






The battlefield from Russian perspective (1.6m x 1.2m to suit our 40mm basing = 1UD)

Jager Division attacks

Initial French defenders

Large Russian Hussar unit moves forward (was creamed by French Hussars)

Tried using Attack Orders and Attack Columns

Reserve Divisions clash (this is Russian Division of Musketeer peasants note 1 fleeing)

One Jager has taken town section but rest suffering reverses

Russian Grenadiers on my right (small units) 2 in line 2 in column with 12pdr support

Lots of Disorders and Hits on Russians not so on French the tale of the game