This is the terrain map-I didn't have a scenario,as such,only that the hills were half movement,the trees were decorative,and the river could only be crossed via the bridges-the objective for both sides was to capture the enemy's bridge!!
This is the table before any movement-Paul and Graham were the Austrians,and Dave and Brian were the Prussians.
Look at this for a study in organisation,co-ordination and planning!-you would almost swear that they knew what they were doing!!!!
The Prussians extra movement "bonus" caused a bit of an alarm to the Austrians,as a fire-fight ensued in the centre and Dave moved his horse battery,from his left flank into the centre!-marvellous stuff!(and look,the bases fit into the bridges!)
Paul's advance,into a storm of shit,shot and shell,was magnificent to see-wargaming at its best,I think!-but would it prove a bit too "avant garde"-we will see.
Dave has met Paul's advance,and is moving his cuirassiers up in support of his infantry.
In the centre,a lapse of concentration by Brian, has allowed Graham to attack his forward regiment in the flank,destroying it completely!! However his other regiments are giving the Austrians hell!!
By way of revenge,Brian has unleashed his heavy cavalry and is driving Graham's back.
The fire-fight is on-going,but the Prussians are winning it-this looks bad for the Austrian bridge!!!
All of a sudden,the ground in front of Brian's infantry is void of Austrian troops,and his reserve brigade is starting to advance-this looks like the end for the Austrians,however Paul is still battling away,and holding his own(I know,I know,they can't touch you for it!!)
Paul's flank is now suffering to the point that he is being enfiladed with artillery,and his cavalry and infantry are being beaten-time to capitulate???
YES!! and the Prussians are declared the winners!
This was a great and epic game,played in the right spirit-well done lads.
Roll on next Sunday,no clue as to what we will be playing yet.
Makes Ben Hur seem less of an epic. Great looking game.
ReplyDeleteAlan
Hi Alan,hope you're enjoying 2019 so far!
DeleteWe all enjoyed the game(I was referee,'cos not feeling too well) which is what it's all about.
johnc
Welcome to the 7 Years war boat, you seem to be enjoying it as much as us at Tyneside!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Herkybird-yes it's certainly a colourful and interesting period to fight-thanks for your comment-see you at York?
Deletejohnc
Lovely looking game John as is to be expected.I particularly like the cuirassiers.
ReplyDeleteYo Robbie(hope you didn't miss the name of the town!) It was a memorable game-long may they continue.Will we see you at York?-you still owe me a biscuit!
Deletejohnc
Terrific game! Paul must have taken delight in getting his figures on the table. I will be stealing this scenario ;-)
ReplyDeleteChris
Hi Chris,Paul has been inspired by that game,and is painting the rest of his Austrians-hurrah!!
DeleteSteal away,i take that as a great compliment.
johnc