Two Napoleonic games in two days. A 20mm game last Friday week(see last post) and then another on the Saturday.
The Saturday game included Paul from
Paintinglittlesoldiers, have a look on his blog for more photos, and Mark from
Chasseur , another blog that is well worth a look.
The Russian army was forming up in front of the advancing French army. Their centre was making good use of a farm.
The remainder of the Russian force deployed on either side.
Advancing toward the Russians was a French allied army.
Some lucky dice from the French gun battery had the Russian light troops, in the wood, scurrying back with a bloody nose.
The French slowly advanced on the Russian flank.
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| French high command. |
The Russians formed up on the far flank in time to meet the French.
With no shortage in troops the French pressed on right across their front.
The cavalry duel on the far flank seemed to be going the way of the French.....
...but the Russian artillery was in fine form and casualties were mounting rapidly on the French allies.
With the French artillery massed in the centre of the battlefield not having the desired result it was down to the infantry to push on.
On both sides of the farm house the French attacks were met with stiff Russian resistance.
All along the French line the units were stopped in their tracks or forced to go back.
It didn't help that both infantry brigades rolled badly for brigade morale.
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| French flank commander desperately trying to rally his troops. |
The French troops did get back under control and were readying themselves for a another attack when we called time.
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BUT THEN........
Although the two Russian commanders had to leave at this point Chris and I (well Chris really, I was dead against such a low thing) decided to keep playing and as the Russians were not there to roll dice it was not long until we had total control of the table!
A great afternoons gaming, thanks gents.
Thanks to Chris for hosting the game and for supplying all the troops and terrain.
Superbe table de jeux, les figurines sont très belles. A bientôt Christian.
ReplyDeleteSuperb looking game Rodger. Quality as always.
ReplyDeleteOh y goodness Rodger, that looks superb!
ReplyDeleteAmazing looking game. I tried GdB once and finally they lost to Black Powder as much more popular system for Napoleonic games, but who knows maybe I will try them in the nearest future.
ReplyDeleteFabulous game - terrrain and troops very impressive.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table and figures Rodger! I love the surprise ending!
ReplyDeleteImpressive looking game !
ReplyDeleteImpressive, very impressive tables and armies!
ReplyDeleteA great looking game Rodger
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun. The battlefield is wonderfully modeled.
ReplyDeleteFantastic looking game Rodger!
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed! I especially like the farm – is it scratch built?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonas. The farm is a Hudson & Allen model that I painted up for Chris last year.
DeleteGreat report Rodger! Some very nice looking terrain and miniatures. I especially like the Hussar officer on the French command base!
ReplyDeleteTwice in 2 days? Careful mate - you'll OD :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, colourful figs and a lovely table to match. Very inspiring stuff indeed, exactly why Napoleonics is so appealing to many. Great stuff Rodger!
Wonderful looking battle Rodger. Great work on that farm.
ReplyDelete"...as the Russians were not there to roll dice it was not long until we had total control of the table!"
ReplyDeleteHa!! Great pictures and a fine day. Thanks Rodger!
Cheers Mark. I wondered how long it would take to hear from you or Paul!
DeleteStunning battlefield (table) and a well-organized battle
ReplyDeleteThese (magnificent) gray troops look a little busy...
Neat work again, as usual
Good looking game Rodger and brilliant work taking advantage of the hiatus in Russian command!
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of eye candy! Everything looks great! I definitely want to try out GdB someday.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, well done Rodger! Lovely troops and lovely terrain. Sounds like a whole lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteImpressive looking game Rodger!
ReplyDeleteChristopher