I haven't been able to play/blog/paint for the last few weeks because THE WIFE has been in hospital,but is now recovering(slowly) at home,allowing me a little time to indulge/immerse myself in wargaming things again.On Sunday night we had a game,with a 100% turnout-and I thoroughly enjoyed the company ,banter,rude jokes and bad language-marvellous stuff!!
This is the scenario and terrain map-Paul and Graham were the British,whilst Dave and Brian were the French-I looked on and refereed(?)-The whole concept of the game was to out-flank,and resist the out-flanking moves-a real challenge,which "the boys" handled very well.
Brian and Dave coming up with a "cunning plan"-could Paul and Graham match it???
You bet they could!!-after an initial artillery bombardment-the whole British line advanced-tremendous stuff!-and the right flank got hotly engaged-cavalry versus cavalry,infantry versus infantry-proper wargaming!!!
Graham has got an infantry regiment isolated,with cavalry melees going on all around him-he was forced into a defensive formation,and was shot to bits by Dave's advancing regiments-you couldn't ask for more!!
The top photo shows a weakened French centre holding its own(steady!) against a sustained British attack,bottom shows the ferocious fight for the town!
Paul has gone in with the bayonet!-the Town was just about to collapse,but Brian had reserves in hand,and they were thrown in,just in time-on the French left flank,the cavalry battles were going on with no clear winner-could this be called a draw???-Brian said yes,Dave said no,Paul and Graham said yes-so democracy won,and a draw declared!!-this was a real tonic to me,so thankyou "boys".
Next week we will be running through our intended game for Carronade show in Falkirk(May)
Love to Daph. I hope she’s on the mend. Great looking game. Really tricky for linear army to react to their flank so super idea for a scenario. Cheers, Chris
ReplyDeleteCheers Chris-little by little!
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Sorry to hear about the better half being poorly, nice to know they are on the mend. A little light undercoating may help, before working up to pots and pans and the laundry mountain. All the best he says, ducking.
ReplyDeleteHi James-laughter is the best medicine!
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Great looking game.... hope the Mrs. makes a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike-it will take a while,but she's getting there-thanks for concern.
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I hope you are looking after your lass, but somehow I cant see that happening. But still a lovely looking game.
ReplyDeleteRobbie,I am doing my best-learning new skills like washing machine and Dyson-how do they cope??Cheers anyway.
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Love those figures are they foundry?
ReplyDeleteChris-yes but very old(like me???)
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I love this blog but what's the base size you use ?
ReplyDeleteGood wishes to your wife
Chris(?) is this you?? bases are 75 by 60mm I think-will check when next in the garage,if not Chris,you'll have to get another "handle"-it's confusing!!
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