I return to the classic wargamer battle, but this time transport it to the Crimean War 1854. The two sides are once again looking to capture a vital bridge.
Rules used were "Charge of the Light Brigade " by David Rayburn. A very clever set of rules which has always given me a fun enjoyable game. The miniatures Wargame Foundry 25mm. Here is a description of the rules and how I play them:
https://bravefusiliers.blogspot.com/2019/11/rules-i-use-for-wargaming-crimean-war.html
The photo above will give a good visual of the battlefield. The British set up on the (viewers) left and Russians on the right. The church blocks site only. You can cross the river along most of its length except one foot in either side of the bridge.
British Order of Battle:
Light Division: 1st Brigade.
7th Royal Fusiliers
23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers
33rd Regiment of Foot
Light Cavalry Brigade
"C" troop Royal Horse Artillery battery
Russian Order of Battle:
1st Brigade/16th Division
31st Vladimir Musketeer Regiment
(4 battalions)
Heavy artillery Battery
11th Kiev Hussars
Combined Uhlan Regiment
Great looking game. I had a look at the rules, most interesting. I am intrigued by your basing, can you tell me more?
ReplyDeleteNot much to say about basing. It is what the rule author suggests. Infantry are four figures per stand (2 up 2back) with six stands for a battalion plus mounted officer. Cavalry are also six stands of two figures each plus commander. Artillery battery is three stands with a gun and two figures per stand. I like thick bases so people pick up the bases not the figures. They were done by Renaissance Ink who are now safely out of business. I added regimental numbers and names to each stand and also the name of the office on command stands.
DeleteHi Mark, that's a nice collection. Very suitable for Brigade size actions. The unit names on the bases is a nice touch. Cheers Greg
ReplyDeleteI greatly enjoyed the sight of them out of the storage horseback on the table so I am planning on doing a few more battles with them soon.
DeleteLovely figures Mark, they really look the part.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
DeleteBTW should anyone like a copy of the rules drop me a email address and I will send It to you
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark - yes please - deltacoy1976 at hotmail.com
DeleteCheers Greg
Great looking armies Mark and I had to smile as I too have the British Light Division for this period, as a support to the major collection of my mate Mark S over at 1866 and all that....I used the Ebor figures however and Marks are mainly Mutineer Miniatures I think.
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