tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43261033049510207572024-03-27T10:22:06.110-04:00My Brave Fusiliers!Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.comBlogger725125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-9286511293590727342024-03-25T05:17:00.000-04:002024-03-25T05:17:28.226-04:00Embodied and Sedentary Militia 1814<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4cueGb1Hsm0rG6zWhI9EmKTob8kU9vvgKjr8OAiowcwmWgIOvUwcUBcTVh7CKoEgdTcGCEIVAjlH5608-fU-_cvs8U2r3_j0u6igFLUJCDhuY-56CsY6lJEhjDhP4MpN2vbMT6igRquEb48p5vI3nZ86HJCCoOvnm2ZjbThHR1WPi0BFSakt90r5xgY/s1600/20170109_100231_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4cueGb1Hsm0rG6zWhI9EmKTob8kU9vvgKjr8OAiowcwmWgIOvUwcUBcTVh7CKoEgdTcGCEIVAjlH5608-fU-_cvs8U2r3_j0u6igFLUJCDhuY-56CsY6lJEhjDhP4MpN2vbMT6igRquEb48p5vI3nZ86HJCCoOvnm2ZjbThHR1WPi0BFSakt90r5xgY/w400-h225/20170109_100231_resized.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> The battalions of Canadian militia were active throughout the 1814 campaign. The 2nd Regiment fought at both Chippewa and Lundy's Lane. When I started this project I was confused over the terms "embodied" and "sedentary" militia. These troops who served for longer tours of duty were termed "embodied" militia while those who were called away from their farms and businesses only during times of dire emergency were the "sedentary" militia. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGIHk6SgPrdNFMZbzyVJFjjLkSf51g2XHQQHqn6srnN4e3tE8ssuDkx9uMzVdl514YlOxzL5tfJE88rSpNTn5UPlXXmDtIsJAr-yPk-PIiWiaZiI7nNsG_G0d70QlBFULZGuNdSUdcAEiMRi8n30wY0gOM-j_igFfT4R-Ugs230BmwbWTAfK1oJFv9Nk/s400/20170109_100348_resized.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGIHk6SgPrdNFMZbzyVJFjjLkSf51g2XHQQHqn6srnN4e3tE8ssuDkx9uMzVdl514YlOxzL5tfJE88rSpNTn5UPlXXmDtIsJAr-yPk-PIiWiaZiI7nNsG_G0d70QlBFULZGuNdSUdcAEiMRi8n30wY0gOM-j_igFfT4R-Ugs230BmwbWTAfK1oJFv9Nk/w400-h225/20170109_100348_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p>The Sedentary militia units seldom had uniforms. They might have castffs from stores but fir tge most part hey were instructed to report for battle turned out in a civilian coat made of a dark cloth. They were advised to avoid grey coats, which was the color frequently used by the Americans.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaON41ZNGnpRmco0s3N3AGjAhJJy-COWN9nAQESPwoQ3g38ulCuD-yb3xJTOaG0sWkybdB4lf99Jmd6swOzEk9Rc4oDCOWPh4ikBC6Psdi4Ej9ZKO89uKOMXnaoSQxAuIhyPz4HVf_K0rJOjC-KvG0mTH4-W5qrdfCvVLgSTJuJ9HhI9hjEANvsX4uIw/s640/IMG_5242.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaON41ZNGnpRmco0s3N3AGjAhJJy-COWN9nAQESPwoQ3g38ulCuD-yb3xJTOaG0sWkybdB4lf99Jmd6swOzEk9Rc4oDCOWPh4ikBC6Psdi4Ej9ZKO89uKOMXnaoSQxAuIhyPz4HVf_K0rJOjC-KvG0mTH4-W5qrdfCvVLgSTJuJ9HhI9hjEANvsX4uIw/w400-h300/IMG_5242.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p> The Embodied militia wore both uniforms and civilian clothes. While they wanted to present a uniform appearance, it was very rarley achieved. Depending on the year or month they were given red coats with yellow facings, green coats with red or yellow facings, castoffs from the 41st Foot (red faced red), regulation gray trousers, "gunmouth" blue trousers. Head gear were left over stove pipe shakos, round hats or what ever the individual brought with them. Equipment were regular accoutrements. The troops who came the closest to military uniformity were the flank companies, who's uniforms included lace and possibly wings.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9C_YgfYmBHkHKk75PNs34mDRuF8SwGRRjGvlrQKdMJITRprqIQMX48gENHesmTpiku-KooWNKUmtIAbnxBB1i0jdYnrqx9MYzw9lGO0tBWozeW1Z6TFDcQGmu0Yq9tTkZ1yfaftOHv54SpxblWmmyIFUtnNgdXj0ASzeZrhUgN7tn5_OIgaPNaeFcDU/s640/IMG_5241.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9C_YgfYmBHkHKk75PNs34mDRuF8SwGRRjGvlrQKdMJITRprqIQMX48gENHesmTpiku-KooWNKUmtIAbnxBB1i0jdYnrqx9MYzw9lGO0tBWozeW1Z6TFDcQGmu0Yq9tTkZ1yfaftOHv54SpxblWmmyIFUtnNgdXj0ASzeZrhUgN7tn5_OIgaPNaeFcDU/w400-h300/IMG_5241.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>On the table top they present a interesting and unusual appearance. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-33584732508393979482024-03-22T10:12:00.000-04:002024-03-22T10:12:04.780-04:00British Infantry Shakos War of 1812<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY_CgA4llExjrpZAFYC75OIOz9IIkk2ViDgnZHfatTtF-FrB2Vlqpi7ZSrgyjnbB6okmqG2MuDTR56w6xH_f1PaMbG0bifE9Qh6uFipSIqk7-Vmiqq55qIKNVx8rnBVuafMLB8867a75COejLhAuNBtwDhxHMt26YSbaO-sd4jALK1eG0X6Z9POkl2fs/s1600/20181004_130449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY_CgA4llExjrpZAFYC75OIOz9IIkk2ViDgnZHfatTtF-FrB2Vlqpi7ZSrgyjnbB6okmqG2MuDTR56w6xH_f1PaMbG0bifE9Qh6uFipSIqk7-Vmiqq55qIKNVx8rnBVuafMLB8867a75COejLhAuNBtwDhxHMt26YSbaO-sd4jALK1eG0X6Z9POkl2fs/w400-h225/20181004_130449.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p> A major question when creating your British/Canadian army for the War of 1812 is which shako type will your regulars wear? Opinions, debate and speculation about what equipment might have been in stores, Horse Guard's attitudes toward equipping units in far-flung quarters, and isolated and obscure eye-witness accounts all flavor the question. I still have not pinned down sources but here are my thoughts and opinions and I sincerely welcome you to draw your own conclusions. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvuem0wlQQuLRJF5j9LVvKJy8x1g5JZLHrAgz8LBBNTIQWtcn9kM4mTjnx85_AoMxOifS-mBmayv3a-jthe0ffXmwteVRLg5wQWz78LilexmOo_J28j1mMJdAFLu9GvczmUGz85IgXDPHOJfOEHi35q0bML-ru_IR5nYa_gfUOOWnYvDhEkQgDNQMCl4/s495/OIP%20(5).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="283" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvuem0wlQQuLRJF5j9LVvKJy8x1g5JZLHrAgz8LBBNTIQWtcn9kM4mTjnx85_AoMxOifS-mBmayv3a-jthe0ffXmwteVRLg5wQWz78LilexmOo_J28j1mMJdAFLu9GvczmUGz85IgXDPHOJfOEHi35q0bML-ru_IR5nYa_gfUOOWnYvDhEkQgDNQMCl4/w229-h400/OIP%20(5).jpeg" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stovepipe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymEr9tgbEq9JysPiVn5G5Enx6b00LfbUMEnUWS9tjClgM9tyZtKaj5OyKL32aqgjlVM_YuYn-OuznWXw3PHTAdmw7yAREyGeq5cHyq4v-HxTDf8A3VZyjyv6TZMeYzNZ5Gx6qQedTVEeoBAkbokSgokMn6MFz_Q-vraVh-4tJIXdZ7LQK5t5CD9S625s/s502/OIP%20(4).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="279" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymEr9tgbEq9JysPiVn5G5Enx6b00LfbUMEnUWS9tjClgM9tyZtKaj5OyKL32aqgjlVM_YuYn-OuznWXw3PHTAdmw7yAREyGeq5cHyq4v-HxTDf8A3VZyjyv6TZMeYzNZ5Gx6qQedTVEeoBAkbokSgokMn6MFz_Q-vraVh-4tJIXdZ7LQK5t5CD9S625s/w223-h400/OIP%20(4).jpeg" width="223" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Belgic</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A British infantryman's cap (shako) was meant to last him two years. If an infantryman was issued a stovepipe shako in 1812, it would not be replaced until 1814 unless the entire unit was re-equipped. The British army went to war against Napoleon in Spain wearing the Stove Pipe shako. The Belgic shako (sometimes called the "Waterloo" shako) was adopted by regulation in 1812, but did not find its way into the hands of infantrymen until nearly the end of fighting in Spain. It is usually associated with the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0wo1LMEon51lyGcZ_-0Tc10TzdsKe4ngvgrpNN0CCSNs_7NDTIDN62QYzBU5RVy7bDt-c6s-VyX9hF-YF_-fE6BJy2OoZzPVZPsLDpwxR9stsOzNAc5TKHYraiRwb7m3rfrMHXmD4YcsZvrMzEXlmr9VR9mRMONI9Ezj7eAVV7GlgZ5RzIuo-c46pbs/s320/IMG_5327.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0wo1LMEon51lyGcZ_-0Tc10TzdsKe4ngvgrpNN0CCSNs_7NDTIDN62QYzBU5RVy7bDt-c6s-VyX9hF-YF_-fE6BJy2OoZzPVZPsLDpwxR9stsOzNAc5TKHYraiRwb7m3rfrMHXmD4YcsZvrMzEXlmr9VR9mRMONI9Ezj7eAVV7GlgZ5RzIuo-c46pbs/w400-h300/IMG_5327.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1812/1813</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>What about the written orders in Canadian or British archives that determine which caps were in service. As it turns out, the orders provide very little guidance as the headgear is simply referred-to as "caps", or "felt caps."What the neck is a "Felt Regulation Cap." Is it a stovepipe or Belgic shako? Both were made of felt. Other documents mention 600 "bucket caps" returned to storage at Kingston in 1813. Were these stovepipe shakos returned because they had been replaced by Belgic shakos, or were they the shorter bucket shakos worn by Caldwell Rangers? One would think these clerks could be more helpful!!!!</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2apxHE4vF15xZLMNlbNq0m2_k6UA5tmkA865oe7PiRtqfTWlsdABxVauLpFwJpPKtR_kpUlQXWPwTjY44NfWmBiVuWdTRG7xqz9QwoX4sUefo7vexYEL9Y_EYclJG-1PmxJMtfrEifVQqhpVhN7EF5tkECNo3yaGQ2Lq4qNFh8x1dA7V-k57aj5dXY9Q/s640/20181004_130518.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2apxHE4vF15xZLMNlbNq0m2_k6UA5tmkA865oe7PiRtqfTWlsdABxVauLpFwJpPKtR_kpUlQXWPwTjY44NfWmBiVuWdTRG7xqz9QwoX4sUefo7vexYEL9Y_EYclJG-1PmxJMtfrEifVQqhpVhN7EF5tkECNo3yaGQ2Lq4qNFh8x1dA7V-k57aj5dXY9Q/w400-h225/20181004_130518.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1814</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The solution I have reached for my armies (and it is only an opinion) is that the Stove Pipe shall was worn in 1812/1813 and the Belgic shako by the time the 1814 Niagara campaign. There remains much debate about the Incorporated Militia regiment. The remainder of the militia, especially the Sedentary Militia, are presumed to be wearing primarily castoffs and items brought from home. This could let you field them in stovepipe shako, round hats or any civilian hat or cap you like.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5iQxMLlndutFH3IPev-GzXH1QRk7qn-V9w-beqWSMmyKTrkNMylQxcVDpiOxkRxnKfDmQQgI9eJE4zPc00lxtxBpTMsvNPLjRgwIMZzKQWryPOFQ26x2WQz65LFu6pYnEk1y74Foiga5N6M7nSPEyZwY2TKoW_Ek4PhWshyphenhyphengWZ856KRrdDu9JHcOAnA/s640/IMG_5241.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5iQxMLlndutFH3IPev-GzXH1QRk7qn-V9w-beqWSMmyKTrkNMylQxcVDpiOxkRxnKfDmQQgI9eJE4zPc00lxtxBpTMsvNPLjRgwIMZzKQWryPOFQ26x2WQz65LFu6pYnEk1y74Foiga5N6M7nSPEyZwY2TKoW_Ek4PhWshyphenhyphengWZ856KRrdDu9JHcOAnA/w400-h300/IMG_5241.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-mDjXEehMynlMm07OHefTZC4X7ZEfAq3mTA1RmsE9ju_D7zlj67XOEri4pyVQOyD-DsGUSOUTLC4GUQuBAWBxP-ftMMsN4j4UvfQxasM0TKA41GM_Ul56I64TMqXPQGTvjYly47yPkCv3Gv4Dd2xC-kcL6sit8g6f2UbgxuDWp9uH_SYoEHZAeBEXQM/s640/IMG_5242.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-mDjXEehMynlMm07OHefTZC4X7ZEfAq3mTA1RmsE9ju_D7zlj67XOEri4pyVQOyD-DsGUSOUTLC4GUQuBAWBxP-ftMMsN4j4UvfQxasM0TKA41GM_Ul56I64TMqXPQGTvjYly47yPkCv3Gv4Dd2xC-kcL6sit8g6f2UbgxuDWp9uH_SYoEHZAeBEXQM/w400-h300/IMG_5242.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-90047143912742092422024-03-20T12:14:00.001-04:002024-03-20T12:14:09.268-04:00The times they are a changing....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ErcpU9wUVWfGjF7NpeBSF_kZxsra0wEDSzGlysEaWx6oAxFj631YGu241I658-FSbqidux2Z3vY5eTX5JPanKmVf87P9S9H7zvlGqVBeeOIu0MbObNzTJDDe5bnkmPCqGZfbJsGzQpQFmPbkBhMVzrdJW3uJA1gXMgnG2lAoAHPPOJtdi2Udi_iC3xA/s400/IMG_4728.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="400" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ErcpU9wUVWfGjF7NpeBSF_kZxsra0wEDSzGlysEaWx6oAxFj631YGu241I658-FSbqidux2Z3vY5eTX5JPanKmVf87P9S9H7zvlGqVBeeOIu0MbObNzTJDDe5bnkmPCqGZfbJsGzQpQFmPbkBhMVzrdJW3uJA1gXMgnG2lAoAHPPOJtdi2Udi_iC3xA/w400-h358/IMG_4728.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-10069450848895440572024-03-16T10:06:00.000-04:002024-03-16T10:06:33.675-04:00Come on my brave Fusiliers!’ 15 March 1781<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvK8jqGr1DcaOZ4rvSToDb5lxeVOuvdSZlD9vCCmusOa-4T7PjpRZHaMFfCmORoWX4TZGeMZMs6s_qWYEMVMH0du75AJOahz0fAUFDlif1QiczPXN7kLRV0HzJj1Gmui4KZ0mMS3bXJo9q_uOwQeAKXXEhyphenhyphenkBr767m_iIp1Dy3N0QZR9gUAwcFcvGa8RQ/s1920/R%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvK8jqGr1DcaOZ4rvSToDb5lxeVOuvdSZlD9vCCmusOa-4T7PjpRZHaMFfCmORoWX4TZGeMZMs6s_qWYEMVMH0du75AJOahz0fAUFDlif1QiczPXN7kLRV0HzJj1Gmui4KZ0mMS3bXJo9q_uOwQeAKXXEhyphenhyphenkBr767m_iIp1Dy3N0QZR9gUAwcFcvGa8RQ/w400-h225/R%20(1).jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3Mp3_DdZqU40rU4bHj8IVYpl2u_kMTQRM6SpyBycb5o3hq1T3Mb4xI_GckwmrYnmUP5TgXwAM1dJgai_A3IgVfHQBzgfDve4mfvIu-xtf78pDdXQKxeOJTg94sIEBHnrsU2y5EWa7_M/s1600/beigebattlebigthm2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3Mp3_DdZqU40rU4bHj8IVYpl2u_kMTQRM6SpyBycb5o3hq1T3Mb4xI_GckwmrYnmUP5TgXwAM1dJgai_A3IgVfHQBzgfDve4mfvIu-xtf78pDdXQKxeOJTg94sIEBHnrsU2y5EWa7_M/s1600/beigebattlebigthm2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Guilford Courthouse 15 March 1781<br />Along the first line:<br /><br /> " As at Camden, the British went forward as soon as they were in line. Captain Peter led the 23rd on as acting commanding officer, with the regiment effectively in two wings under captains Saumarez and Champagne. As they went forward, one of them noticed the ‘field lately ploughed, which was wet and muddy from the rains which had recently fallen’.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSO24cD9jyn2ED0OU8vFT9QwuLyjO2yeeW8qO4MrTnHMH_czve0kgtEtcGh7HUykE4CcE-Rs9IJOCvKKlc9cy-WHJHMQuDvwS6750dYRcCSK5q-zn7wSQ9WrOk57TlMJWbJF44HfS-S4/s1600/gc9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="900" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSO24cD9jyn2ED0OU8vFT9QwuLyjO2yeeW8qO4MrTnHMH_czve0kgtEtcGh7HUykE4CcE-Rs9IJOCvKKlc9cy-WHJHMQuDvwS6750dYRcCSK5q-zn7wSQ9WrOk57TlMJWbJF44HfS-S4/s400/gc9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />On they trudged towards the fence that marked the end of Hoskins’ cornfield and the beginning of the woods to the fore, observing as they grew closer that the rails were lined with men. MacLeod’s cannon opened fire, sending their ball whooshing into the American lines. Colonel Webster, on horseback, trotted to the front of his brigade and called out so that all could hear, ‘Charge!’ The men began jogging forward, bayonets fixed and muskets levelled towards the enemy. A crackling fire from their left, Kirkwood’s riflemen, began knocking down a redcoat here or there, but did nothing to check their impetus.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tFhpLeXyBxhJD97eXxWfBPlpBcs6eLhOCh7YMQTLbE5eeXBqyfl90haOL2PBcMTuGedeu3FzwTzCms-wmcjefLrQSkHEuRQliwUaLif_SU6vNCMpVKXXemVnRgfn5BSxazH9yUWrADQ/s1600/Guilford+Courthouse.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="293" data-original-width="399" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tFhpLeXyBxhJD97eXxWfBPlpBcs6eLhOCh7YMQTLbE5eeXBqyfl90haOL2PBcMTuGedeu3FzwTzCms-wmcjefLrQSkHEuRQliwUaLif_SU6vNCMpVKXXemVnRgfn5BSxazH9yUWrADQ/s400/Guilford+Courthouse.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />When the British line was little more than 50 yards from the North Carolina militia everything seemed to stop for Serjeant Lamb: … it was perceived the whole of their force had their arms presented, and resting on a rail fence … they were taking aim with the nicest precision. At this awful period a general pause took place; both parties surveyed each other for the moment with the most anxious suspense … Colonel Webster spurred his horse to the head of the 23rd and bellowed out, ‘Come on my brave Fusiliers!’ Some of the Americans started to run, but most held on for a moment; there was a rippling crash of American musketry when the redcoats were at optimum range, 40 to 50 yards away. Dozens of Webster’s men went down as the musket balls cut legs from under them or smashed into their chests. Lieutenant Calvert worried for an instant how his men might react to such a heavy fire: ‘They instantly returned it and did not give the enemy time to repeat their fire but rushed on them with bayonets.’ Captain Saumarez noted with pride, ‘No troops could behave better than the regiment … they never returned the enemy’s fire but by word of command and marched on with the most undaunted courage.’..."<br /><br /><br />Quote from;<br />Fusiliers: The saga of a British Redcoat Regiment in the American Revolution by Mark Urban<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2H1DeTR2wV_Qg72BUIxYdXZezZAwzCthDLcjzQCO6o6PX_LX8kWkda7rrNMgcU44UnZNAW4D8Wpagl7X7dbHBk7jDdQ13Jhdn6rV7EKcAgKfEc6fTM6XCTHb8jC4RP11DYEExMd21d8/s1600/Guilford_Courthouse.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="800" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2H1DeTR2wV_Qg72BUIxYdXZezZAwzCthDLcjzQCO6o6PX_LX8kWkda7rrNMgcU44UnZNAW4D8Wpagl7X7dbHBk7jDdQ13Jhdn6rV7EKcAgKfEc6fTM6XCTHb8jC4RP11DYEExMd21d8/s400/Guilford_Courthouse.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div><br /></div>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-6732163578422538762024-03-11T15:36:00.001-04:002024-03-11T15:36:38.465-04:00A new Project<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfum7zpSbvmBXX3-CWXBBaGTXG8dFOFnNX0udp5sGKsV0hY4LqOr6khaHK0JOM80IX9QzfooA75yRNnPxnkyvlCO-OI4V9VGsrU2QlJByuovlGClPBZvHyiW36W8-rZX4kc17mqYT9XBkyI9EYG2HEWuDnMpOMFFCJxkCvjOmbtA_FHYsgheq-4Tp7mY/s400/IMG_5350_kindlephoto-429138912.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="247" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfum7zpSbvmBXX3-CWXBBaGTXG8dFOFnNX0udp5sGKsV0hY4LqOr6khaHK0JOM80IX9QzfooA75yRNnPxnkyvlCO-OI4V9VGsrU2QlJByuovlGClPBZvHyiW36W8-rZX4kc17mqYT9XBkyI9EYG2HEWuDnMpOMFFCJxkCvjOmbtA_FHYsgheq-4Tp7mY/w248-h400/IMG_5350_kindlephoto-429138912.webp" width="248" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I am adding a few new American Regular regiments to my War of 1812 armies. I will be using the wonderful Knuckleduster miniatures. Instead of the usual 1814 uniform I am going with the hybrid 1813 uniform. Its colorful and different.</p><p> The uniforms of the American Army during the War of 1812 is a very complex subject. Uniforms changed considerably throughout the war,not once but at least three times. The uniforms worn early in the war were very different then those worn at the end of the war. More importantly units didn't always receive new items immediately when they became available. </p><p><br /></p><p> Throughout the 1813 campaign season the American regular infantry wore a hybrid uniform. On paper, the US Army had an entirely new uniform in 1813. This was a plain coatee without the lace adorning earlier versions of the garment, and a ,new leather shako. But as any student of military history can tell you, the dictates from on high do not always translate into changes in the field; at least not right away; sometimes if ever. The American army throughout the 1813 campaign season (a third of the war), wore a hybrid of the 1812 and 1814 uniform.</p><p><br /></p><p> On paper the United States Army had an entirely new uniform. This was to be a plain coatee without the lace the earlier coatee had plus a new leather shako.</p><p> The leather shako was delivered very quickly to the front lines, and most units had them in hand for the 1813 campaign season.</p><p> The regimental coats were another story. The old laced 1812 coatee continued to be worn by a substantial number of units, and because of shortages of blue dye, it was delivered to units in various shades of grey, "drab", brown, and black. According to Rene Chartrand, the Army specified that, "the mixed color coatees and garments were to be cut as prescribed in the February 1812 regulations, with red collars and cuffs, and white lace binding."</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsn-J8myK1xZNgudQknTHaUGjjt6tD3NYNq-XCBOg4QgvVgSMq_HH16FrWuidJE2fBIii_nA6BFI0Z7InUlwotAMN_YxpEKBwWfQ2hrZe-6xPIS5D0J251CLOD3JwtVWcsROsfeAgiFUtB_aWCyDgPJddVRkO1Yos7Rg-8qcyt3wbNAWx2K8d4q7_iCSM/s900/R.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsn-J8myK1xZNgudQknTHaUGjjt6tD3NYNq-XCBOg4QgvVgSMq_HH16FrWuidJE2fBIii_nA6BFI0Z7InUlwotAMN_YxpEKBwWfQ2hrZe-6xPIS5D0J251CLOD3JwtVWcsROsfeAgiFUtB_aWCyDgPJddVRkO1Yos7Rg-8qcyt3wbNAWx2K8d4q7_iCSM/w400-h213/R.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">US Regulars in the hybrid 1813 uniform from the Knuckleduster miniatures website.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p> The units wearing this old coat/new cap configuration, were as follows (coat color follows listing):</p><p>12th US: Drab, red facings</p><p>14th: Brown for some, Drab faced with Red for others.</p><p>21st: Blue, red facings</p><p>16th: Black, red facings</p><p><br /></p><p> Yet another exception to the rule., which the War of 1812 is filled. The 25th US Infantry had the old felt shako and a blue coat faced with red (and with minimal lace). </p><p><br style="background-color: #333333; color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-90536685880017560312024-03-10T07:14:00.001-04:002024-03-10T07:14:53.552-04:00Day Light Saving Time starts Today<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uICHSbuxf-3FZTnSA6sheZNlXZZhBDlRqayYQDYOh2uBOFFi5dr5hoOYpnv2SOzyhXLEwmFamiJ6mgH1zwA5ykT9w5PlIDp8mtJ6iBWLJ09EiLf28a2lhBfL6PuXUq__Tsjq7bcu8p6HC0aSjVxutQp90HiqTK61dQMIXZ5ajJCTyJcM9NHjjU3E5Tw/s316/OIP%20(3).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="316" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uICHSbuxf-3FZTnSA6sheZNlXZZhBDlRqayYQDYOh2uBOFFi5dr5hoOYpnv2SOzyhXLEwmFamiJ6mgH1zwA5ykT9w5PlIDp8mtJ6iBWLJ09EiLf28a2lhBfL6PuXUq__Tsjq7bcu8p6HC0aSjVxutQp90HiqTK61dQMIXZ5ajJCTyJcM9NHjjU3E5Tw/w400-h319/OIP%20(3).jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-505802278658483262024-03-08T09:54:00.000-05:002024-03-08T09:54:52.881-05:00Charge of the Light Brigade Rules<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwpu6qbQYF-5dLNsGl04XEBKBaX2kxBgmlce5e5jJABzVFc9ChMPO2-vwJcv-hOYLbXSFDLGFwfBJXDUacwiO_1Tvk8VBe1g_lGTvtZcHXTXKk2yvHjRDsYubo2-JidPMOneUOiKS5kY/s640/20160702_222424_kindlephoto-520687730.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="640" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwpu6qbQYF-5dLNsGl04XEBKBaX2kxBgmlce5e5jJABzVFc9ChMPO2-vwJcv-hOYLbXSFDLGFwfBJXDUacwiO_1Tvk8VBe1g_lGTvtZcHXTXKk2yvHjRDsYubo2-JidPMOneUOiKS5kY/w400-h164/20160702_222424_kindlephoto-520687730.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I have been ask a number of times what rules I use for the Crimean War. They are "Charge of the Light Brigade." A home brewed self published rules from the author David Raybin so possibly only a few of you have tried them. I will state right off I am a big fan of these rules. I like simple rules, but with a twist. I like regiments to look like regiments. And it is important to me that that a group of colorful miniature soldiers represents such and such a regiment. I want a game I can play in a evening, gives a period "feel" for the time period played, have fun with and come to a conclusion. "Charge of the Light Brigade" does all of these. Here is a essay on how they play.</p><p><br /></p><p>The rules are a simple I Go U Go but with a difference. Each side rolls for initiative with high side getting first go. If you won the roll last time you add one to your roll. Each of your regiments or batteries do one action (move, change formation, fire or remove a morale point). To move roll two dice (or more depending on formation) and that is how far you can move. After all your units have moved you may spend a command point (CP) per unit and that unit may do a second thing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCRHnp6xCYYtr8h68VwF-AOBsL_mtWk6Cv9XVScSfqHjbOtbTiYlPIxQfgGtUCWkRXa5NFADdO-X-ksBO_Zyqc4GOybIs9q_wLJFK2q75aiwleMjnVq3Y2Gk-esa4ROD8tOMZ7i7S1OQ/s1600/IMG_5061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCRHnp6xCYYtr8h68VwF-AOBsL_mtWk6Cv9XVScSfqHjbOtbTiYlPIxQfgGtUCWkRXa5NFADdO-X-ksBO_Zyqc4GOybIs9q_wLJFK2q75aiwleMjnVq3Y2Gk-esa4ROD8tOMZ7i7S1OQ/w400-h225/IMG_5061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> Here is something that sets this set of rules aside from all others. The author has taken the simple move/counter move system and twisted it. Every unit has a commander (i.e. Colonel). He has so many command points (CP). More if he and the regiment are good, less if mediocare or poor. Russians often get around 8 (sluggish, dull) while British line get 12 and elite Guards might get as many of 16. Better units can do more at critical times. But when your CP are gone they are gone.</p><p><br /></p><p>OK, now it is your turn, and every unit on your side has done one free action. You may then spend a CP and do something else. Fire, remove a Morale marker or what ever. It gives you a chance to take advantage of something or react to what is happeneing on the table. BUT for every action there is a reaction and the enemy now gets to react against that unit and can either return fire at you or change position/facing. But only against the enemy that spent that CP. In a past game a Russian battalion removed a Morale pip by paying a CP. The British reacted by firing at the unit and puting 2 morale pips right on back (darn good shooting with the Guards who rolled four 6's). So you spends your money and takes your chaces. This portion of the rules is what gets a lot of comments and attention from people who have played this game for the first time. And rightly so. It is simple, inovative and fun. But I would recommend a GM to run the first few games you try to ensure you all stay on tract and not move ahead. To track CP I put a sticky note under the command figure stand with the number of that units CP.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> Firing is simple. You throw 1D6 per stand for Infantry and 2D6 per artillery stand. Cross refinance with the firing chart for weapon vs. target and this gives you the chances for a hit. Since there is a possible saving roll you might not lose all those figures hit. Yes, the dreaded saving roll. But here it takes the place of all those calculations you have to do with other rules. Watch out for double 6's as they can cause a morale marker to drop onto your unit. Each infantry stand has four figures. Once all four figures are gone you remove the stand. Until then the stand fights on.</p><p><br /></p><p>To me, the neat thing about this system is that you forget about calculation, tables and charts. Hits, saves and morale are all tied into each other. The save chart also brings a little of the old "national modifiers" into the mix. With Russians, who get saved on a 5 or 6 no matter how many stands are left you have to beat each one with a stick until they are all dead. You get that steady, dogged feeling you read about. The British start with a high save chance (they dodge bullets like the bat man said the rules auther) but as they loose stands save chances go way down so they wither away. A little fragile. Poor Johnny Turk never gets a save</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYkP23kha2kAkJo5iTj_1RuM-TQ09glUPgaJEtWSnOm3rD7HXGVsOiQTrnkwxr9p5rXyzkvXDvJdFAoTSt5vufAJ2TgVdPiASdtnnnicdadzIPfdeAZviTJElFW7SaPwQI49Gk7kSuKy8-KdJ1mSS0uS09UoLl03xEtHXftKZxZOCGd9Ec1jSX4mPOWI/s640/P1160010.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYkP23kha2kAkJo5iTj_1RuM-TQ09glUPgaJEtWSnOm3rD7HXGVsOiQTrnkwxr9p5rXyzkvXDvJdFAoTSt5vufAJ2TgVdPiASdtnnnicdadzIPfdeAZviTJElFW7SaPwQI49Gk7kSuKy8-KdJ1mSS0uS09UoLl03xEtHXftKZxZOCGd9Ec1jSX4mPOWI/w400-h300/P1160010.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Morale is a sneaky system that most folks don't think a lot about until it bites them! You get a morale pip for any number of things (crossing an obstacle, being fired at or having friends route past you). Since you subtract 1 pip from every die roll morale effects everything you do. Move, shot or fight it ties into morale.</p><p>In a past game a Russia commander with three morale markers on a regiment found out fast that he could not shoot, or save casualties with that unit. With morale markers, once you get into trouble it comes fast and furious. To me this is a superior system then used in many rules. The unit is effected, and everything it can do is effected.</p><p><br /></p><p>Close Combats takes a bit getting used to since it is very different from most rules. You do not charge like in other rules. You move within 2' of the enemy. THEN, you would have to pay a Command Point or wait till next turn to close and fight. This gives the defender a chance to do something. Like blast the enemy with a close range volley that causes casualties or mabey a morale marker. It is actually hard to close into close combat due to small arms fire. But when you do it can be devastating.</p><p><br /></p><p> I really love these rules. The game feels like the Crimean to me based on my reading. Also for a I Go U Go both sides get to do something so no sitting around. In my games Russians tend to form columns (or at least reinforced lines) and try and close with the British quickly. (One player has nicked named them "Zulu's in overcoats.") Russian artillery is better then the allies and there is a lot of it. Russian cavalry is, well, sluggish. The British tend to want to shoot at things. And shoot a lot. Cavalry is small but very aggressive. By the way small numbers of cavalry will not damage infantry who can usually shoot them down before they close. Many of my games have seen a single British battalion stopping massed charge like at Balaklva. The French are interesting as their line have muskets while elite troops like Zouaves have rifles and more CP. So each army is very different from the other. You have to work with what you have and get the best out of them.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-51796115783814331402024-03-06T09:42:00.000-05:002024-03-06T09:42:10.742-05:00Attack on an outpost 1854<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLPwkk7eucE_kHDWvZLUBuj8HmNIQyOkwykzuwJ_iJB1apXep5h6k4ehi22p2JksHW1MN-RlBDp97QfFyHMgK9ra6GckT7CgXlKFj2D03LIWym4sfsXGX4w_x7DCIQcMEIG7hlIPD9S_rSSE0MHHf9nucR3NtWGVsL-tES4765HJeJgmPwWhtLH9zY5o/s320/20170926_222531_resized_kindlephoto-164912215.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="320" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLPwkk7eucE_kHDWvZLUBuj8HmNIQyOkwykzuwJ_iJB1apXep5h6k4ehi22p2JksHW1MN-RlBDp97QfFyHMgK9ra6GckT7CgXlKFj2D03LIWym4sfsXGX4w_x7DCIQcMEIG7hlIPD9S_rSSE0MHHf9nucR3NtWGVsL-tES4765HJeJgmPwWhtLH9zY5o/w400-h310/20170926_222531_resized_kindlephoto-164912215.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Quite the Affair old boy!</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div> The Battle of Kowpenski was a recent table top wargame set in the Crimean war period 1854-55. It saw a Russian attack on a Allied outpost which guarded the flank of the siege lines around Sebastopol.<br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDvwg4XO29TVwEmyIDTyLLzG-CgbCTm9UGPpwSm7NjPHe5KYDwID9oxgKMsBwyuAijbiFbxNIHxlo2S6M6FQq6WKvIU0zrQ_19M8a6onHuUnXx2rPFl1GT1D5AzUQJbphGQS9mdp8BBbAjqD_tyBXgwoKS42RblZ0xPCdURwTzkdM0z5DfEXa4LREn24/s640/20170926_211604_resized.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDvwg4XO29TVwEmyIDTyLLzG-CgbCTm9UGPpwSm7NjPHe5KYDwID9oxgKMsBwyuAijbiFbxNIHxlo2S6M6FQq6WKvIU0zrQ_19M8a6onHuUnXx2rPFl1GT1D5AzUQJbphGQS9mdp8BBbAjqD_tyBXgwoKS42RblZ0xPCdURwTzkdM0z5DfEXa4LREn24/w400-h225/20170926_211604_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Russians enter the table. It's a very long way to The Allies lines!</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWfAgt9AaYX33KuE4cd4Bp-OEN8qxn8pNcrQ0BX_cZbypWlYpRGHIy0dxNcNS0hHgxOVwCJF5qtgKsv-AaEyq2Pz48OUongBPxWmFUJ0Sf3Dyi6DR7AsUNSQkjayNDtjJW0aUkV7azoX-GpJmHmgTXBhKtWBki4dhTVvFG4yJNoW73lmraasCrfshnC4/s640/20170926_214844_resized.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWfAgt9AaYX33KuE4cd4Bp-OEN8qxn8pNcrQ0BX_cZbypWlYpRGHIy0dxNcNS0hHgxOVwCJF5qtgKsv-AaEyq2Pz48OUongBPxWmFUJ0Sf3Dyi6DR7AsUNSQkjayNDtjJW0aUkV7azoX-GpJmHmgTXBhKtWBki4dhTVvFG4yJNoW73lmraasCrfshnC4/w400-h225/20170926_214844_resized.webp" width="400" /></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Russian advance</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p> Defending on parallel ridges the battlefield is mostly open rolling terrain with woods protecting both flanks. The Russian forces (Vladimirski infantry Regiment of 4 battalions, 16th light artillery battery and the Kievski and Ingermanlandski Hussar Regiments) enter the table. The Allies are deployed in three lines. A skirmish line of 1/1st Zouaves face the Russians. Behind them are a battalion of 7th Ligne French line infantry. In the distance, hidden behind a ridge line are British 7th Royal Fusiliers and 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers. The British Heavy cavalry brigades deployed in The woods. The Russian forces must advance across the field quickly (limited number of moves) and capture the far ridge line while destroying the Allied force. The Allies must stop the Russians. Rules used are "Charge of the Light Brigade." All figures are 25mm.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuwxXv-wsWFnPtqid8nkIUbj2h8-QUpFEoDuID-bTC1XsUWjqbn3NGIt1thZEWMfs8bRnYy55DtvazOiDBa3SMaBnzNtLU9G-8SA-LKCNXhHonyh34qXDIDlTDCSSvAsQahrEuuE-BL1_ftVroI9BZDbB2vZNn17RweE8PNVAC050ejxC5sb0IvZYQ-I/s640/20170926_214227_resized.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuwxXv-wsWFnPtqid8nkIUbj2h8-QUpFEoDuID-bTC1XsUWjqbn3NGIt1thZEWMfs8bRnYy55DtvazOiDBa3SMaBnzNtLU9G-8SA-LKCNXhHonyh34qXDIDlTDCSSvAsQahrEuuE-BL1_ftVroI9BZDbB2vZNn17RweE8PNVAC050ejxC5sb0IvZYQ-I/w400-h225/20170926_214227_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Pesky French</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOBmGCEbp_JvSkikhI-w0ibf7XqqALlU7KIBepZoj566CY4s0XCotT8lBE7eaqzcuvnCHkYnzRhbKhhcG8Qe_FkUhfBYpQ8y1Oi4uTXCguzyMskFXN81p4QnjNnaE2eLB2lduuqY4j_JtaoKnO1cMQRES89jIoL23cROtJ_2rvOMkYN9PPj2FvzJGQFg/s640/20170926_214857_resized.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOBmGCEbp_JvSkikhI-w0ibf7XqqALlU7KIBepZoj566CY4s0XCotT8lBE7eaqzcuvnCHkYnzRhbKhhcG8Qe_FkUhfBYpQ8y1Oi4uTXCguzyMskFXN81p4QnjNnaE2eLB2lduuqY4j_JtaoKnO1cMQRES89jIoL23cROtJ_2rvOMkYN9PPj2FvzJGQFg/w400-h225/20170926_214857_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Russians suffer casualties from the Zouaves skirmish fire.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p> The game started with the Russian infantry and artillery advancing onto the table. The cavalry hung back protecting the flanks as British cavalry were rumored to be in the area. The Russians used a command point each per battalion and artillery to try and contact the French, but bad die rolls left them short. The pesky French pounded them with long range rifle fire while they fell back to join their brother battalion on the ridge.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__GnMYZVbLMzEZrZVuBYQ35Iq-oNatRgRvSn2Kl0qOaW9FQXyFsO3URuq3u6GMoojlX_qyJV4h4PRi8sFSPdC2NDXupXQRKq16FFx50xl010o9R8JL0i0fviUokOOZHjjs6R2GA5D_g32cLX4RjoCSxIm3AsSEnyrVhXJLbCqXhv78ybuFK9Tq5hfNQ8/s640/20170926_215528_resized.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__GnMYZVbLMzEZrZVuBYQ35Iq-oNatRgRvSn2Kl0qOaW9FQXyFsO3URuq3u6GMoojlX_qyJV4h4PRi8sFSPdC2NDXupXQRKq16FFx50xl010o9R8JL0i0fviUokOOZHjjs6R2GA5D_g32cLX4RjoCSxIm3AsSEnyrVhXJLbCqXhv78ybuFK9Tq5hfNQ8/w400-h225/20170926_215528_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjkkSf7sJBOn1GYa7D9ORrVTyev5ydYLFbfkTii-6UgkKXcq5k2KqXBuFU3gfjgtgzmcWHh5RwdYFw-O-NDYqDe3b8xMmCpy6QgX0-TJ7kREJpcF9n_QjLVMd5qh-1RTaIs-Q-wl7DL5pX2u5cab0bF848zEywdiS61RmkAj3qSgw54_yKualqbhyphenhyphenpfw/s640/20170926_215552_resized.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjkkSf7sJBOn1GYa7D9ORrVTyev5ydYLFbfkTii-6UgkKXcq5k2KqXBuFU3gfjgtgzmcWHh5RwdYFw-O-NDYqDe3b8xMmCpy6QgX0-TJ7kREJpcF9n_QjLVMd5qh-1RTaIs-Q-wl7DL5pX2u5cab0bF848zEywdiS61RmkAj3qSgw54_yKualqbhyphenhyphenpfw/w400-h225/20170926_215552_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> Although suffering long range casualties the Russian advance pushed the French back into the first ridge line. Here their cavalry deployed into double lines to advance and take the French line in a double envelopment.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RkrCEz9xv0AxGaewtQgDkvbE0-3QJvDB-1mEXXA7UYn5JZU-kny5iyVzBUrt19siDu3pdezJUyqtQfpJV4VowsmiMJ6WuY-6o2utmWpkl0_H6l1opjMJxCZYflmsnxuws3_sT7eloLIj4IoX421WoJp7wZx7GG_db92NQWs-JaMOpqbW_69NWt0c4Ls/s640/20170926_215647_resized.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RkrCEz9xv0AxGaewtQgDkvbE0-3QJvDB-1mEXXA7UYn5JZU-kny5iyVzBUrt19siDu3pdezJUyqtQfpJV4VowsmiMJ6WuY-6o2utmWpkl0_H6l1opjMJxCZYflmsnxuws3_sT7eloLIj4IoX421WoJp7wZx7GG_db92NQWs-JaMOpqbW_69NWt0c4Ls/w400-h225/20170926_215647_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Heavy Brigade destroyed Russian Cavalry Regiment</i><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p> But, out of the wood line where they were hidden came the British Heavy cavalry brigade which crashed into the Russian cavalry. Caught in flank the Russian cavalry not only lost the melee and retreated but their commander was killed! (for every three 6's rolled you check for a leader being wounded or killed).</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKik6H70YRHrkTaUqtSU-VsDykjRbXKkyzWf2ok9_AYEzIoYl1YCA5_dxM2AFJ4XLAj6ABUTJ2ua9c5zbYtMidAOi3ac3cWXN_8QMSx1r8piPTg_KV_JoCWvOl0XUA7ihQFeFQ1Sz9vhAibhK3hAZWwn3vHMmdkjfh35IrSbne7HZ3PBl0KImg1haJeg/s640/20170926_221554_resized.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKik6H70YRHrkTaUqtSU-VsDykjRbXKkyzWf2ok9_AYEzIoYl1YCA5_dxM2AFJ4XLAj6ABUTJ2ua9c5zbYtMidAOi3ac3cWXN_8QMSx1r8piPTg_KV_JoCWvOl0XUA7ihQFeFQ1Sz9vhAibhK3hAZWwn3vHMmdkjfh35IrSbne7HZ3PBl0KImg1haJeg/w400-h225/20170926_221554_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> The Russians infantry continued their advance but the right hand battalion formed line facing the British cavalry and their artillery deployed into firing line. Their work done the French double moved back towards their British allies while the Heavy brigade covered their retreat.</p><p><br /></p><p> Having cleared the first ridge, the Russian commander sorted his line out and brought up his battery for the final push. But his left flank cavalry commander, seeing the retreating Zouaves in the open could not contain himself and charged headlong towards them. This brought him into rifle range of not only the Zouaves, but the British on the hill. The rifle fire decimated the cavalry, which lost over half its strength and retired.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9Qe-pYQeFvBMzLRtYe5d_6NbWhkG1eUDUHsb8uOK-0s3DpW8-8vp_OTCSdDiV4FK-tZ2fhVZLjgxMIFN-csGcMSE_U373kTt_uJRAhHLSg6XdPyTYThsA9YUUITdRwp8qsr5vwroQ7VJOZi-sAFaUPOKYyUl8tob1sDmo5Wa2GttsgAGq41Gu9rx0ns/s640/20170926_222255_resized_1.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9Qe-pYQeFvBMzLRtYe5d_6NbWhkG1eUDUHsb8uOK-0s3DpW8-8vp_OTCSdDiV4FK-tZ2fhVZLjgxMIFN-csGcMSE_U373kTt_uJRAhHLSg6XdPyTYThsA9YUUITdRwp8qsr5vwroQ7VJOZi-sAFaUPOKYyUl8tob1sDmo5Wa2GttsgAGq41Gu9rx0ns/w400-h225/20170926_222255_resized_1.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Russian cavalry charging the French</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXbVKCDkVGes_MTUEMg73Qmrve70zKxGxTvuVMlm-NKOEqFm6L2jdVfMx0JmJLnm8toEzHrLYCkCahlibixTN6jf2aG5iXXah93ekQPGltw_0G904W4d8Accw1JTQOW9NZ6oGsPahwBbxITL3y9c5mMNPru-SNRPgiozV7O9wFzvMengyiiAV4wxaurE/s640/20170926_222342_resized.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXbVKCDkVGes_MTUEMg73Qmrve70zKxGxTvuVMlm-NKOEqFm6L2jdVfMx0JmJLnm8toEzHrLYCkCahlibixTN6jf2aG5iXXah93ekQPGltw_0G904W4d8Accw1JTQOW9NZ6oGsPahwBbxITL3y9c5mMNPru-SNRPgiozV7O9wFzvMengyiiAV4wxaurE/w400-h225/20170926_222342_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Taking aim at all those horse!</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Both sides reformed in their ridge lines. Although the Russian commander finally unlimbered his battery he did not have the time to batter the Allies. He knew could get one or two fires into them before he had to advance. He managed to remove a stand of the Zouaves with his artillery fire.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnquDCWLTAWDASxzomNcypIFJMhsmdXefXdFHYNZi467YZBJqH8jMCIOQds-PPqZ757lCOTfmYlJDwg4p-PQN3-49rl6daOPiXqgbIFzskACC0eCPhawqlmw2YL8fPQbojlH_fHjyxZoHEY62Se8p0MENeugZvAu3hQcAw9MfIQ4mqc7jYrKlzHbWB-vA/s640/20170926_222711_resized.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnquDCWLTAWDASxzomNcypIFJMhsmdXefXdFHYNZi467YZBJqH8jMCIOQds-PPqZ757lCOTfmYlJDwg4p-PQN3-49rl6daOPiXqgbIFzskACC0eCPhawqlmw2YL8fPQbojlH_fHjyxZoHEY62Se8p0MENeugZvAu3hQcAw9MfIQ4mqc7jYrKlzHbWB-vA/w400-h225/20170926_222711_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p>Advancing across the open fields, the Russian columns were again brought under heavy rifle fire. The reformed Russian cavalry advanced to support the infantry.</p><p><br /></p><p> But this time the allies had double the battalions they had earlier. Each battalion picked out a advancing column. Two of the Russian columns were shot up and had to retire. At this point the Heavy brigade attacked and drove off the remaining Russian cavalry.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPQKdl0N5IN9rZBC6V9Zi41xauJVFIWDvLjhjMdAciPhC4HO6qNQiIeZBdWdgkV9mcoGtT4tOAr1TwTyfcQDwCZfljSS-Fz-hY-lYavogbhyphenhyphenUhTOy__twe8UEOGLJJNeWunwcugDN1tWWJruGtfuhK5K6-dGQASE8_2yXNv0dJnWLaGX6P2YA-c_mssA/s640/20170926_222646_resized.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPQKdl0N5IN9rZBC6V9Zi41xauJVFIWDvLjhjMdAciPhC4HO6qNQiIeZBdWdgkV9mcoGtT4tOAr1TwTyfcQDwCZfljSS-Fz-hY-lYavogbhyphenhyphenUhTOy__twe8UEOGLJJNeWunwcugDN1tWWJruGtfuhK5K6-dGQASE8_2yXNv0dJnWLaGX6P2YA-c_mssA/w400-h225/20170926_222646_resized.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrBZ-TAKVZi1pKGiXVnFgdOtGg2e4y0jaUVszF12-aEVXgDgWpkIUDnma5nFIbPyUUXIBPpUyQvCvjjhH8NAk1uzAHZRrPGXm3FTGk34MmI4gBHRH4iumf7SxLaoMtG9ykuAkLopMIrpLaNOOwVLrkJxsobRL1wgoME03ri1eVC2UHLbAiuHAfPBMvUs/s640/20170926_224015_resized_1.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrBZ-TAKVZi1pKGiXVnFgdOtGg2e4y0jaUVszF12-aEVXgDgWpkIUDnma5nFIbPyUUXIBPpUyQvCvjjhH8NAk1uzAHZRrPGXm3FTGk34MmI4gBHRH4iumf7SxLaoMtG9ykuAkLopMIrpLaNOOwVLrkJxsobRL1wgoME03ri1eVC2UHLbAiuHAfPBMvUs/w400-h225/20170926_224015_resized_1.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> The French charged off the ridge to attack the Russians while the British advanced against the remaining Russian battalion.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKJC1fzh9w9loMF1rEa5pws5ry6eBPJ-wCJaKlQGWNTrmxf0bkuXOn5tNXoQSQPGeRkA9Y6ZNzb-bqbxy_kyin8Zm6YaInJtoqa-O3yQ_P83F27eC7Z8wACtxjIsamD-Bk8mqAZHhyINBOYIkVdU27_Q0UdlzZH3eYmzbXO_LEhPass2pmjuGSs-wZMI/s640/20170926_224144_resized_1.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKJC1fzh9w9loMF1rEa5pws5ry6eBPJ-wCJaKlQGWNTrmxf0bkuXOn5tNXoQSQPGeRkA9Y6ZNzb-bqbxy_kyin8Zm6YaInJtoqa-O3yQ_P83F27eC7Z8wACtxjIsamD-Bk8mqAZHhyINBOYIkVdU27_Q0UdlzZH3eYmzbXO_LEhPass2pmjuGSs-wZMI/w400-h225/20170926_224144_resized_1.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>French chasing routing Russian line.</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVD7kkBSr9U4eyonaGwMCuPt9zF98P4aMVVb2MqPvlc8y6p1QRgewHGgtnt9_-J-tO2OjyZsYAXBwiLGydcmsqf1PTKaC9dXr1E12GFrVnLLvAIIkboxGcfD0f9GpIN075SKC3NepaYUvD4IWYYMJazVQfI5E8u3aNIrMzmouXbMPinCd1E3fi2u9tiw/s640/20170926_224137_resized_1.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVD7kkBSr9U4eyonaGwMCuPt9zF98P4aMVVb2MqPvlc8y6p1QRgewHGgtnt9_-J-tO2OjyZsYAXBwiLGydcmsqf1PTKaC9dXr1E12GFrVnLLvAIIkboxGcfD0f9GpIN075SKC3NepaYUvD4IWYYMJazVQfI5E8u3aNIrMzmouXbMPinCd1E3fi2u9tiw/w400-h225/20170926_224137_resized_1.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Fusiliers brigade move against a isolated Russian battalion</i>.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>At this point, with the Russians in disarray and routing the Allied commanders met to congratulate themselves in the victory. The Russian commanders met to think up how to write this up as a victory. Or not get thrown out of upper stories windows in tall buildings. </p><p><br /></p><p> One of the most interesting battles of the Rev War was Cowpens which the reader may have guessed what was really being played here. A problem with re fighting any historical battle is you know what happened. I decided to not tell thus to the players. So here, the players thought they were fighting the battle of Little Inkerman (26 October 1854) but we're really fighting the Cowpens battle. As a game it worked well and surprisingly mimicked the historical battle very well. </p><p> This was a small, but enjoyable game. It was great fun to get my Crimean collection out again, and great fun to play "Charge of the Light Brigade" rules again. Couple things about the period are getting to have British and French fight together on the same side and seeing masses of Russians in overcoats. The rules are great fun and I enjoy them very much. They create a fun game that moves fast and mirrors the period very well. Sadly they are not more widely available. I will post a rules review of them soon, and anyone who is interested in a set please send me a email and I will attach them.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-15765308671762152342024-03-02T07:38:00.000-05:002024-03-02T07:38:52.805-05:00McKenzie Heights 1855<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgablzJp7XiwyqMP7sQtoNZ2PSIM7_XxwKd9hQGm6g8BqR9DPABqR1zQ02HQeBMa3S_886XolZq1QOuJnI2mGYKwtCKylxdvLd5XLA6bHKyAW1zX01AKTHzHSz2wGjRsGSqOSJm1M6ufo/s1600/20180810_195320.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgablzJp7XiwyqMP7sQtoNZ2PSIM7_XxwKd9hQGm6g8BqR9DPABqR1zQ02HQeBMa3S_886XolZq1QOuJnI2mGYKwtCKylxdvLd5XLA6bHKyAW1zX01AKTHzHSz2wGjRsGSqOSJm1M6ufo/w400-h225/20180810_195320.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /> Time to get my Crimean War collection out! Here is a past game night battle I never recorded. The battle on McKenzie Heights saw a Russian division of 12 infantry battalions, four batteries and three cavalry regiments defending a cross roads. Fortifications have been added to add strength. Meanwhile two British divisions advance to capture the same cross roads. Rules used were Charge of the Light Brigade, and all figures were 25mm from Wargames Foundry and North Star miniatures.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzfJknL5Vm0Y-OnWUTxmFx-g55ekKtO-BfGPXBSQK3MXmeE4v33sxX_f8t9heD2qNxNFMt2HG6vdNffuYrwZneu2VSFeWfgGrmvqtX9hx9D3sfPjX4pWfIdu88gEq7-3JI1eQZep4ti0/s1600/20180810_195343.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzfJknL5Vm0Y-OnWUTxmFx-g55ekKtO-BfGPXBSQK3MXmeE4v33sxX_f8t9heD2qNxNFMt2HG6vdNffuYrwZneu2VSFeWfgGrmvqtX9hx9D3sfPjX4pWfIdu88gEq7-3JI1eQZep4ti0/w400-h225/20180810_195343.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3J66kUFu_MVI10epXi1WLaJX3oT4zIhxRQDEY_JWsTAn9f9z5L14buT0xMSulGvfBvp3Q-5oG-L3ObTZQNDev_DkyL3pg5tLDar-0zWqWO9nxL5H_FTXcwzqTjUdq4s22X185nG2K8I/s1600/20180810_195538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3J66kUFu_MVI10epXi1WLaJX3oT4zIhxRQDEY_JWsTAn9f9z5L14buT0xMSulGvfBvp3Q-5oG-L3ObTZQNDev_DkyL3pg5tLDar-0zWqWO9nxL5H_FTXcwzqTjUdq4s22X185nG2K8I/w400-h225/20180810_195538.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyyyhkd9_q9v2mQSsR2cyySoJ7VJBiTNOqmUIfyD3k_jZDSk4C9zRSWWb4pNnPETgPna4k1dIb_vLf4MOa-bybvukwbcI6snQznU9FmR7E4ONN5WdDBurJ_dT-bXhkl0WLXCwBlMQcIQ/s1600/20180810_205529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyyyhkd9_q9v2mQSsR2cyySoJ7VJBiTNOqmUIfyD3k_jZDSk4C9zRSWWb4pNnPETgPna4k1dIb_vLf4MOa-bybvukwbcI6snQznU9FmR7E4ONN5WdDBurJ_dT-bXhkl0WLXCwBlMQcIQ/w400-h225/20180810_205529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The Russian commanders placed all four batteries behind fortifications along the front line. Four battalions defended the tiwn, and four more battalions were placed on each flank. Two cavalry regiments guard the Russian right flank while one cavalry regiment guard the left flank.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsTUm7PwYWdHb-0xYRADaBf69ubtJJpxF_gRixb_DnmlCkGCD3ZeRe-b3QyPlfFvkuwhbeyiyCMOtQYOYdlHHqR7ccoFGFwMT2jXbF8Hd7k3kiZGXb_2TFDT-LGlKFHboGnp7wHj107k/s1600/20180810_195726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsTUm7PwYWdHb-0xYRADaBf69ubtJJpxF_gRixb_DnmlCkGCD3ZeRe-b3QyPlfFvkuwhbeyiyCMOtQYOYdlHHqR7ccoFGFwMT2jXbF8Hd7k3kiZGXb_2TFDT-LGlKFHboGnp7wHj107k/w400-h225/20180810_195726.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpteulYu_ecMP4zQ8ZWWZ9gkim0OPRrEUDzxLQZeqQmNeX_i1dWymUiXo_LdIX4X_TFZ_AowGstgYw9KS-tOlvWQdKOY4T-vzz5vbP9I-dqDnR3OGXF58Xdj43oG3uOFlZ9k3ukilvHjM/s1600/20180810_205554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpteulYu_ecMP4zQ8ZWWZ9gkim0OPRrEUDzxLQZeqQmNeX_i1dWymUiXo_LdIX4X_TFZ_AowGstgYw9KS-tOlvWQdKOY4T-vzz5vbP9I-dqDnR3OGXF58Xdj43oG3uOFlZ9k3ukilvHjM/w400-h225/20180810_205554.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The rules are a U-Go-U-Go but with a twist. Each regiment gets so many command points. These can be used to do addition actions. When it is your turn each unit can do one free action (move, fure, change formation, lumber or unlimber). After The free action they can spend a command point and do a second action. They can do a third action which cost two command points. And so on. But once spent command points are gone. Better units have more command points, poorer have less. When you spend a command point The other sides gets to react to it by returning fire. Intetesting! You can get morale chips for being under fure, or losing a close combat. For each moral marker you get you subtract one pip from every die roll. So this quickly becomes dangerous.<br /><br /><br /><b>The Game</b>:<br /> The British placed the 1st Division (Guards and Highlander) on their right with orders to outrank the village. The Light Division crossed a minor stream to attack the village in front and hold most of the Russia's attention. The Light Cavalry brigade was held off table.<br /><br /><b>On the Russian Right Flank</b>:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimj41hGpHgoBxWwEiuWQNFW-EOFh8cF2trYRK0eep-0uBDnAicuWR-QahGp9u9G4IFbQ-_2V2a38gfaR5R9tXB3CFo-g6X0koScIK6gBIF0re3fDhCoT8p0UdHBELdvTdnKLQCQVKr188/s1600/20180810_195657.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimj41hGpHgoBxWwEiuWQNFW-EOFh8cF2trYRK0eep-0uBDnAicuWR-QahGp9u9G4IFbQ-_2V2a38gfaR5R9tXB3CFo-g6X0koScIK6gBIF0re3fDhCoT8p0UdHBELdvTdnKLQCQVKr188/w400-h225/20180810_195657.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Supported by a battery two Russian battalions advance against the British line.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> As the British came into the board and crossed the stream, the Russian commander launched an attack. Two infantry battalions and a Hussar and Cossacks regiment charged the British line. During his move the Russian commander spent an extra command point to move his forces more quickly forward. But he was hampered by poor dice rolling (movement is by five roll and he rolled very low).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uEEx-31ZQtRFojLUEz1dg4pXeCodpxvy7pY9Cl3oO-okCm8mYW0D9DzyCcr4AK49IXipGM9wsUr4RiP0EaSjSRFvYFyqyOZIXTRuV4UHuwSwM55WI668b06EI0X-R5QWY33P8sDCXJw/s1600/20180810_195608.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uEEx-31ZQtRFojLUEz1dg4pXeCodpxvy7pY9Cl3oO-okCm8mYW0D9DzyCcr4AK49IXipGM9wsUr4RiP0EaSjSRFvYFyqyOZIXTRuV4UHuwSwM55WI668b06EI0X-R5QWY33P8sDCXJw/w400-h225/20180810_195608.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI9xE_Mz09idfOpQeRdnlxVPUwExnrb8gKAj_AICx1olGwnDkXA8kq1BYx-XkV39U7LAm6DKA_1sLJORvHnVI3d_BzFTEzUlkm7vmtdDvNcycdffOUNXQb_gmNZRRXUk200sDGpjbX4og/s1600/20180810_201552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI9xE_Mz09idfOpQeRdnlxVPUwExnrb8gKAj_AICx1olGwnDkXA8kq1BYx-XkV39U7LAm6DKA_1sLJORvHnVI3d_BzFTEzUlkm7vmtdDvNcycdffOUNXQb_gmNZRRXUk200sDGpjbX4og/w400-h225/20180810_201552.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_NyirQrudDObMrG2A812VYjGQUD3cXGEPgeEg1qZIaB2K-KJqxY0uxi50_ZEBCJadm1969izmA_r0avACQS2hDhy9JklW-ByNZT-B0H2xzAvHrCu9zTkPK1_xSq_nTMW4AiZ2IqEWtRI/s1600/20180810_205305_kindlephoto-32352180.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="1351" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_NyirQrudDObMrG2A812VYjGQUD3cXGEPgeEg1qZIaB2K-KJqxY0uxi50_ZEBCJadm1969izmA_r0avACQS2hDhy9JklW-ByNZT-B0H2xzAvHrCu9zTkPK1_xSq_nTMW4AiZ2IqEWtRI/w400-h217/20180810_205305_kindlephoto-32352180.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /> The British commander not believing his good luck spent a command point and got his artillery into line and unlimbered, while his infantry fired twice at the Russians causing high casualties.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhai3FjW-5uPtqdC7J2twGO5ZPf9z78Vpu23j1MO9aSR4AQZsM9IQ7Hu6chvm-Sz1dcNsPxBH2-5FtNyAHMp_MixnXZwQHYt1AmzVC8WR5IgNRtYNlx0zPMBPu9VxV5L-adMruo5GuUweU/s1600/20180810_205205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhai3FjW-5uPtqdC7J2twGO5ZPf9z78Vpu23j1MO9aSR4AQZsM9IQ7Hu6chvm-Sz1dcNsPxBH2-5FtNyAHMp_MixnXZwQHYt1AmzVC8WR5IgNRtYNlx0zPMBPu9VxV5L-adMruo5GuUweU/w400-h225/20180810_205205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />When the charges went in they were easily defeated and sent routing back with high casualties and multiple morale markers. The Russian commander then advanced two more infantry battalions, this time in line to exchange fire with the British. Superior rifles and numbers told and the decimated Russian infantry retired. The British proceeded to silence the batteries with long range rifle fire.<br /><br /><b>Russian Left Flank</b>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1oRNP_sfgij2HGK4EdQvo0SpHzFwDSWVbTYSgnRws_aJEsvKybuGqR3OzBkj32nrbhQkPrg-m-J3TMSFyIaD9zEGvba4fgiW4f6mFjFTUbE5C2FppylKB55Y2-B1ZPsSwYNaE58D8fE/s1600/20180810_213940_kindlephoto-32529806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1088" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1oRNP_sfgij2HGK4EdQvo0SpHzFwDSWVbTYSgnRws_aJEsvKybuGqR3OzBkj32nrbhQkPrg-m-J3TMSFyIaD9zEGvba4fgiW4f6mFjFTUbE5C2FppylKB55Y2-B1ZPsSwYNaE58D8fE/w400-h330/20180810_213940_kindlephoto-32529806.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_J9BlqT06wQHaK0wjfNIawttVPahgnQEHyA1ykTOr30EfjzUvDO9Yy8oMGFQwBhdYvJa2kxLVUgpZ2TaOFV49hT7J7eCM0Ugvq3qpbeWBAfpDr7euLKkG6Xr9SwQBbaUlwmDkiXOx23I/s1600/20180810_195719.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_J9BlqT06wQHaK0wjfNIawttVPahgnQEHyA1ykTOr30EfjzUvDO9Yy8oMGFQwBhdYvJa2kxLVUgpZ2TaOFV49hT7J7eCM0Ugvq3qpbeWBAfpDr7euLKkG6Xr9SwQBbaUlwmDkiXOx23I/w400-h225/20180810_195719.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The British 1st Division advanced into range to engage the Russians with rifle fire. Good die rolling from the Russians saw the British battery silenced very quickly. The Russians used a number of command points to change formation from double line into line to bring more muskets against the British. This did not work.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkV2gE07cYJ8dqxx-gTNizy_GRi4BBBbR7kXypX3qu4XmqgdKIcGZUMTiuvJlCphIBUqEvNPYkqDoPqy4DKLH9eZPlzj8x6itueRAJDgUWFcJSWT-pq5e79kKBtPTnWYxxWpQ7fFp6iY/s1600/20180810_205233_kindlephoto-32438403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1376" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkV2gE07cYJ8dqxx-gTNizy_GRi4BBBbR7kXypX3qu4XmqgdKIcGZUMTiuvJlCphIBUqEvNPYkqDoPqy4DKLH9eZPlzj8x6itueRAJDgUWFcJSWT-pq5e79kKBtPTnWYxxWpQ7fFp6iY/w400-h219/20180810_205233_kindlephoto-32438403.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5L5c_voD1X-L-maxeO7OhiSn3gRShk1iqBF56Xd7Cz8H9MISZ8tUnBi1mkw_8C-B-lBM0hWrofZ3Ayel4PwxGD2sS7u8q7vXd-zgjuO2Id7LI2v2nTmssU4c8hQa_EIEbETix5V7C9I/s1600/20180810_205529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5L5c_voD1X-L-maxeO7OhiSn3gRShk1iqBF56Xd7Cz8H9MISZ8tUnBi1mkw_8C-B-lBM0hWrofZ3Ayel4PwxGD2sS7u8q7vXd-zgjuO2Id7LI2v2nTmssU4c8hQa_EIEbETix5V7C9I/w400-h225/20180810_205529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXixNqhoTF0FIq-8CGhYIzkkKp2gcn3uhXh0XnSHM1R8DpITkHKluChIy5RgRaii8cZSucAJWjZIM1LxmI3zJEFGLXpZZb-ZzpulHqCTR-QPcrMCIeg1Jeys1i62dNmpQg_nUgry1nVk/s1600/20180810_205537.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXixNqhoTF0FIq-8CGhYIzkkKp2gcn3uhXh0XnSHM1R8DpITkHKluChIy5RgRaii8cZSucAJWjZIM1LxmI3zJEFGLXpZZb-ZzpulHqCTR-QPcrMCIeg1Jeys1i62dNmpQg_nUgry1nVk/w400-h225/20180810_205537.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /> In a desperate effort to stop the British the Russian commander charged the nearest enemy with his cavalry regiment. Ironically, that was the 93rd Highlander of the thin red line fame. This time history did not repeat itself and the cavalry win the close combat. The retreating highlander caused disorder as they retired and the Russian cavalry charged into the next unit the 42nd. This time, supported by the Guards the Russian cavalry broke and retired off the board. With little opposition in front of them the British continued their advance.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nf2hn9in7GNRxhlf6qm33GsGaTf8CPu0bL44WxOk7uiIBWJriqPBXPZ0Wy4yUNR6IDHqZZcuApd4ElX0yTeIu1XhtcW_Hx8MIUIpdX_glJtDua5ZGPvfBhHIbPDd-IGP7nFJ2zcJ11o/s1600/20180810_213925.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nf2hn9in7GNRxhlf6qm33GsGaTf8CPu0bL44WxOk7uiIBWJriqPBXPZ0Wy4yUNR6IDHqZZcuApd4ElX0yTeIu1XhtcW_Hx8MIUIpdX_glJtDua5ZGPvfBhHIbPDd-IGP7nFJ2zcJ11o/w400-h225/20180810_213925.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVfaIE99APC-_N8f2sQCJaR-B_PkDfe8Z8231W5q8_vWNwTG3YVDrYmFtr1kshEB7hxuilVz6X1aZx2jWUbbOS_TOghYI-fZpCxaCqLxQuz9Kqhw6Kp1Xs16xtd77uyZkT1a9H9pQVDE/s1600/20180810_213929.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVfaIE99APC-_N8f2sQCJaR-B_PkDfe8Z8231W5q8_vWNwTG3YVDrYmFtr1kshEB7hxuilVz6X1aZx2jWUbbOS_TOghYI-fZpCxaCqLxQuz9Kqhw6Kp1Xs16xtd77uyZkT1a9H9pQVDE/w400-h225/20180810_213929.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hXnmcHuY4sUit_Kj4mOKcwkrBFyD-p0YLULvoXSnbNBHWa_bJ0gJPLsvFh4bM2gNPh66Wls_az3pmEO2v9WyAYok25DDOjsh42nn394bDjdnDAvp-MA6fWzk6Z6bIwLAS-7oq7XClaQ/s1600/20180810_205724.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hXnmcHuY4sUit_Kj4mOKcwkrBFyD-p0YLULvoXSnbNBHWa_bJ0gJPLsvFh4bM2gNPh66Wls_az3pmEO2v9WyAYok25DDOjsh42nn394bDjdnDAvp-MA6fWzk6Z6bIwLAS-7oq7XClaQ/w400-h225/20180810_205724.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> At this point the game was called. Both flanks were wide open and two batteries silenced .So the Russians had little chance of stopping the British.<br /><br /> The game was fast paced and great fun. All agreed that the rules were easy to understand and provided interesting twists with the command points. one point were All agree on was in future battles more Russian infantry needs to be on the table to counter British superior rifle range. All are interested in playing again soon.Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-65015662788540488952024-03-01T03:29:00.003-05:002024-03-01T09:48:43.320-05:00RWF and St. David's Day<p> </p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihaYldubfb1p-uxHpma_WcLY_y6K_s2lIhRs-EPoXa0iMQpe2k6ZehBOaAwWkJRb9El8e8cTj4ZXl6h_W1_fQ8iX5F84TBqJ26bXwWEMv7WwAuCbuOZyJQmCGtIoBIZK-nOhoN738L-rg/s1600/faq7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="145" data-original-width="240" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihaYldubfb1p-uxHpma_WcLY_y6K_s2lIhRs-EPoXa0iMQpe2k6ZehBOaAwWkJRb9El8e8cTj4ZXl6h_W1_fQ8iX5F84TBqJ26bXwWEMv7WwAuCbuOZyJQmCGtIoBIZK-nOhoN738L-rg/w400-h241/faq7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /> To all today I wish a Happy Saint David's Day to the Welch, and to all Royal Welch Fusiliers both past and present!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUueh-B03jyO8TKppgjbmeu6cvSPPa-bxmiLMo0qpZaiZWwTza5JaADdPBe8MPu2Zt8IuQj10Bzgvx_VWVKFC29gjXisY_fc2LSBerP_xV5XIeJt_2xM_5-dZ7ffvnkIth0Xcwk0A02k6hS32J4tJMOdAt0mB_5o_dOmFOBaQWZPnwSOX5r30kNIWlUs/s1599/image000000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1599" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUueh-B03jyO8TKppgjbmeu6cvSPPa-bxmiLMo0qpZaiZWwTza5JaADdPBe8MPu2Zt8IuQj10Bzgvx_VWVKFC29gjXisY_fc2LSBerP_xV5XIeJt_2xM_5-dZ7ffvnkIth0Xcwk0A02k6hS32J4tJMOdAt0mB_5o_dOmFOBaQWZPnwSOX5r30kNIWlUs/w400-h170/image000000.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><i>1st March 1775; This being St. David's Day the officers of the 23rd Regiment, or Royal Welch Fusiliers, dinned together according to the custom. All the General & Staff Officers, the Admiral, and several other person's were invited to dine with the Regiment...."</i><br /><i>From the diary of Lieutenant Frederick MacKenzie.</i><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The "custom" was on each Saint Daivid's Day following dinner the regimental goat with the drummers and fifers are led around the mess table. The drum major has a silver plate with raw leeks and the mess sergeant carries a loving cup filled with champagne. They halt by the newest joined officer who then stands on his chair with his left foot and places his right foot on the table and eats a leek while the drummers play a continuous roll. Once he has consumed the leek he is handed the loving cup and before drinking toasts "And Saint David!" All present who have not eaten a leek, including guests are expected to do so. Similar ceremonies occurs in the sergeants and the other ranks mess. This custom, described as "ancient" in 1775 is still observed in peace and during war time up to the present time.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR474MB2BgtI97qnYWmD4ss0flZki9wD8Pkf-dYphz4pdpouL6pcmNWRhbDO8sl7ajFyiK79Dn8ZMoJng4o7OytIgYghOroVf_cw6F3D9NFrS8FqytFra78oxc5Z6sdf8f93eVkBHVzrc/s1600/whiteplains8a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR474MB2BgtI97qnYWmD4ss0flZki9wD8Pkf-dYphz4pdpouL6pcmNWRhbDO8sl7ajFyiK79Dn8ZMoJng4o7OytIgYghOroVf_cw6F3D9NFrS8FqytFra78oxc5Z6sdf8f93eVkBHVzrc/w400-h266/whiteplains8a.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><i>Reenactment of Battle of White Plains 1976 with your humble blogger in the ranks of the 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div></div>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-1600903999205405602024-02-27T10:34:00.001-05:002024-03-01T03:35:45.081-05:00Poor Old Fritz<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidK92dsiI1KD7y8-aizfP71NMLZK8NQBrBw6Ksga145DaEZKR3Atb64Xx-dcDd_4bIV4PB0P2SKpo6b4fLs-hADf69gM_WG95I0AFFsPmtpAXU95DATW7-m9QPAWapUG8se4Bo6pEcYEJPh0YsUu5Dl6ZRDuReNcHJBXNfKTBOhKxQG-v_a3mis3mVaUE/s1229/IMG_3107.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1229" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidK92dsiI1KD7y8-aizfP71NMLZK8NQBrBw6Ksga145DaEZKR3Atb64Xx-dcDd_4bIV4PB0P2SKpo6b4fLs-hADf69gM_WG95I0AFFsPmtpAXU95DATW7-m9QPAWapUG8se4Bo6pEcYEJPh0YsUu5Dl6ZRDuReNcHJBXNfKTBOhKxQG-v_a3mis3mVaUE/w400-h300/IMG_3107.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> Occasionally our Yorkie Fritz makes a guest appearance on the blog. He was a rescue dog we got from a shelter and was in terrible shape. Most of his fur was gone and he was extremely undernourished. Since then he has thrived and is a healthy 12 years old. Oh! And he doesnt care for little children. Why I don't know.... But he walks like crazy and I get my miles in each day with him. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHwNehgFj-D8ldgGCENZiqSclJKflrJGsJZUvZn9hU-XEPNeiZ2XEi2qvQYUwEzVBrjqkKvzj4xVRJMu7FwMq09aQjcBk0B7jeBUcPgXb4gnkqUpL-Qtcbc3VpKhA-CDyYdNeXY-LSeGSqLHz7jzn87l1U9wt1Z445hrqy93CSps7y9a9UNunsr-wZlE/s1229/IMG_3259.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1229" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHwNehgFj-D8ldgGCENZiqSclJKflrJGsJZUvZn9hU-XEPNeiZ2XEi2qvQYUwEzVBrjqkKvzj4xVRJMu7FwMq09aQjcBk0B7jeBUcPgXb4gnkqUpL-Qtcbc3VpKhA-CDyYdNeXY-LSeGSqLHz7jzn87l1U9wt1Z445hrqy93CSps7y9a9UNunsr-wZlE/w400-h300/IMG_3259.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> Unfortunately he recently did damage to his paw. In jumping down from something he caught his toe in a thread and snapped off his nail. Then his licking it caused a infection. Now its bandaged and he has to wear the cone of shame. The little faker can nowadays walk on it but when he see a person he has to hold up his paw to get sympathy. Sigh.....</p><p><br /></p><p>Update: Fritz is doing much better. The paw is healing and he doesnt gave to wear the cone all the time. Yesterday we did nearly 10,000 steps in two different walks. So he is getting back to his old self and I am back to my walking.</p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-90400428010651034862024-02-26T08:07:00.000-05:002024-02-26T08:07:04.922-05:00On His Majesty’s Service: The British Infantry During the American Revolution <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBidBf8YGcD-CNyKToQtKc61Kyix7hXisKMb5a7mpD0wLmRK2OIUzFla16-RMxthLoGQpQMC1WK2gH5YwmIXH0PEI5ZZVwVxlX_tt9RJUOcRnp6Ariip1HVyFEOBZm82px8npatpESU4ytUDK9rwbbVYGZrHloanLLtpIo31W96M76erAoUCSxjn78Myg/s1500/91QYyAJDA7L._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1119" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBidBf8YGcD-CNyKToQtKc61Kyix7hXisKMb5a7mpD0wLmRK2OIUzFla16-RMxthLoGQpQMC1WK2gH5YwmIXH0PEI5ZZVwVxlX_tt9RJUOcRnp6Ariip1HVyFEOBZm82px8npatpESU4ytUDK9rwbbVYGZrHloanLLtpIo31W96M76erAoUCSxjn78Myg/w299-h400/91QYyAJDA7L._SL1500_.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><p> Philip R.N. Katcher’s "I'mEncyclopedia of British, Provincial, and German Army Units 1775-1783" was one of the first books I bought. Filled with good details of regimental history and neat pictures of Reenactors (many who I latter met) it is still a treasured item in my library. Has served as an important reference to the Crown forces during the American Rev War. It is still one of the only sources for uniform information about Loyalists and Hessian/German regiments. Sadly, new research has marched on and there are a number of errors and misrepresented in the book. </p><p><br /></p><p> Enter this new reference book , "On His Majesty’s Service: The British Infantry during the American Revolution" by by Steven M. Baule and Ryan R. Gale. This new book contains all the information found in Katcher's book about the British army but its updated and more detailed. Each regiment is given a history of its service during the war and it's listing of engagements. Uniform information such as facing colors, buttons and regimental lace patterns are illustrated. There is a color drawings of each regiment and numerous photographs of artifacts. Lastly there is often interesting information suck as a break down of ages or occupation and length service for rank and file. The book opens with a introductory chapter on British infantry organization, who the officer corps were, demographics and recruitment, desertion, discipline, uniforms, accoutrements, arms, training and tactics, and army leadership. All very very useful. </p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-85105882769456703382024-02-20T11:13:00.004-05:002024-02-20T11:13:24.798-05:00Bushnell’s Turtle<p> .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7ws_3PxNl-i8pmv0Tkwp_jA3_uNg0YS12HXl46KDRTjWd9a_MoEekdyiX-v22Apjit9Z4fyomhTiwJFACsdm7eTZyHRHluLAzz5kgciaZ3OtKwOOkbV6smCe-a6lEBSVcM8qj_BBN49JLakNY9nmEsFzAGmDLEGuzuLfecR6UYTS3x2sd39T4f9Ohfs/s634/OIP.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7ws_3PxNl-i8pmv0Tkwp_jA3_uNg0YS12HXl46KDRTjWd9a_MoEekdyiX-v22Apjit9Z4fyomhTiwJFACsdm7eTZyHRHluLAzz5kgciaZ3OtKwOOkbV6smCe-a6lEBSVcM8qj_BBN49JLakNY9nmEsFzAGmDLEGuzuLfecR6UYTS3x2sd39T4f9Ohfs/w299-h400/OIP.jpeg" width="299" /></a></div><p> David Bushnell from Westbrook, Connecticut was a Yale graduate interested in creating an explosive weapon to use against the British during their occupation of New York Harbor during the Revolutionary War. Bushnell found local artisans who helped him construct an underwater vessel that could secretly transport a “bomb” to an unsuspecting British warship. Known as "The Turtle” for its appearance, In a detailed 1787 letter to Thomas Jefferson,Bushnell described it as:</p><p>“The external shape of the sub-marine vessel bore some resemblance to two upper tortoise shells of equal size, joined together; the place of entrance into the vessel being represented by the opening made by the swell of the shells, at the head of the animal.”</p><p> In a 1785 letter to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington wrote, “Bushnell is a man of great mechanical powers, fertile in inventions and master of execution … I then thought, and still think, that it was an effort of genius”.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsPuGnnjQgsfeVm-mUep9st6MN2C4O7iEPakKxq0GXHA4KaBolfR7hNOVd3XTA3dFkG7ZExH6skS_SjXtc8h2VnnpL6ZXxPxPP-_W141B-RdmT3WgcqABHCR6P_MqzVf4OW_6vWrl-T46Dz3PQ6WMmONnlLUsR3bgT-eGjg5Y7x_ikqCDITpqyp30rzc/s467/03_turtle_infographics_A3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="330" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsPuGnnjQgsfeVm-mUep9st6MN2C4O7iEPakKxq0GXHA4KaBolfR7hNOVd3XTA3dFkG7ZExH6skS_SjXtc8h2VnnpL6ZXxPxPP-_W141B-RdmT3WgcqABHCR6P_MqzVf4OW_6vWrl-T46Dz3PQ6WMmONnlLUsR3bgT-eGjg5Y7x_ikqCDITpqyp30rzc/w283-h400/03_turtle_infographics_A3.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Bushnell and fellow Yale University intellectual, Phineas Pratt, had developed an underwater bomb with a time delayed flintlock detonator. The one-man, hand-propelled submarine was then designed in order to transport the bomb to the enemy vessel.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Turtle’s first contact with the British occurred in September of 1776. The plan was to approach the HMS Eagle, attach a bomb to its underside with the assistance of boring tools, and then float away in time for the explosive to sink the British warship. Bushnell could not pilot the mission due to health issues so a volunteers Sergeant Ezra Lee filled in. But, there were a number of issues which effected the attack. The vessel only had enough air to be submerged for 30 minutes and struggled against the tide. Lee's failure to attach the bomb were probably due to a combination of stress, the cooper sheeting of the Eagles hull and carbon-monoxide poisoning. Lee ended the mission by floating away from the ship and letting the mine explode downriver, where it failed to harm either himself or the HMS Eagle. The other two attempts undertaken by the Turtle are not as well documented. </p><p><br /></p><p>What was the fate of the Turtle? The American sloop transporting it was sunk by British at the Battle of Fort Lee. The Turtle was salvaged but was not able to be repaired and used again. One source suggested seeing parts of it in a Connecticut barn in 1800</p><p><br /></p><p>There have been a number of Turtle recreations in modern time; these include:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtnbaAI4uuy_xAFDDO7SHm6qr53Z6eMWriEqD87QNYEb1TaEiZPO4J3n7ults1OX_Bnnr70hUn9iyjth83sc3F8zBI1ULtjU2e0tE48eNFYbL2AL_1SXJwxSJ4it2dm0MQzwH_rI94ct3JvtpaMvBKgZLCRRnI8sE587BNXzLcuvrd625yUyJ4cGaaKU/s400/turtlepic-e1409059982108.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="400" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtnbaAI4uuy_xAFDDO7SHm6qr53Z6eMWriEqD87QNYEb1TaEiZPO4J3n7ults1OX_Bnnr70hUn9iyjth83sc3F8zBI1ULtjU2e0tE48eNFYbL2AL_1SXJwxSJ4it2dm0MQzwH_rI94ct3JvtpaMvBKgZLCRRnI8sE587BNXzLcuvrd625yUyJ4cGaaKU/w400-h398/turtlepic-e1409059982108.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Replica at Connecticut River Museum.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joseph Leary and Fred Frese co-founded a recreation Turtle project in 1976 to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. The vessel was christened by Connecticut’s then-Governor Ella Gasso and was tested in the Connecticut River. Today, it is owned by the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVleuv-LdsWzcRyq_mwbzLUoXMcjH2kk3MqkjpEtJuay5vlxJmZbmQBHtO94rv7xRpCwem3GcyWxqdjgFnj_FCITo_UrbXVpEPS7CvvJ-JwaCH_m0RZeDTKoGqbIN-M-qh3oYLhyphenhyphenGRQfMBcI7-afzYZ0T97XYNsFqoXQ6FNIh54gSZyk6aM1hKDGMZPk/s576/Turtle+solo+in+water+2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="576" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVleuv-LdsWzcRyq_mwbzLUoXMcjH2kk3MqkjpEtJuay5vlxJmZbmQBHtO94rv7xRpCwem3GcyWxqdjgFnj_FCITo_UrbXVpEPS7CvvJ-JwaCH_m0RZeDTKoGqbIN-M-qh3oYLhyphenhyphenGRQfMBcI7-afzYZ0T97XYNsFqoXQ6FNIh54gSZyk6aM1hKDGMZPk/w400-h300/Turtle+solo+in+water+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Replica in the water underway.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Rick and Laura Brown of Handshouse Studio were aided by the U.S. Naval Academy in authentically recreating the process by which the vessel was built in the Revolutionary era. This replica can be found in the International Spy Museum lobby in Washington, D.C.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, In August of 2007, three men were stopped by the police while piloting a Turtle replica near the RMS Queen Mary 2 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The New York Times noted the vessel “resembled something out of Jules Verne by way of Huck Finn....’”</p><p><br style="text-align: left;" /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7QOsUNI-oRstbz3Vjoj87q0RjgH5l3IOZmZhI8kWwxTF1ElTi_JmCwEhgRJ0HzWmC6R2PhjBcRGv9g0b5dtWgajb0n0fpstv1pcnfhguua998D2vyz9s5gKbPvDEJBkuravelzvVk8oIhjnB-uIOq1suvpdpNJEbPDLYYtJ2csxR0O-s368Zw93iPrw/s499/Turtle-David-Bushnells-Revolutionary-Vessel-by-Roy-Manstan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="323" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7QOsUNI-oRstbz3Vjoj87q0RjgH5l3IOZmZhI8kWwxTF1ElTi_JmCwEhgRJ0HzWmC6R2PhjBcRGv9g0b5dtWgajb0n0fpstv1pcnfhguua998D2vyz9s5gKbPvDEJBkuravelzvVk8oIhjnB-uIOq1suvpdpNJEbPDLYYtJ2csxR0O-s368Zw93iPrw/w259-h400/Turtle-David-Bushnells-Revolutionary-Vessel-by-Roy-Manstan.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>If interested in reading more about this fascinating submarine I highly recommend the following book.</p><p>Manstan, Roy R. And Frese, Frederic J. The Turtle: David Bushnell's Revolutionary Vessel.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-2509775036825983152024-02-14T10:15:00.003-05:002024-02-20T12:05:19.192-05:00Ambush at Black Rock Cross<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88e0IFqzdLQyxzSk5drnqhdMlAI7YZD_Y_I7WfHKLwE6RaDZmcf1TMwPcBZNxESH61vQtfRqlVik488AbwLCO4NwVyKgLWD6aNEiUHWfnuFmnEJ6TUHvIF1JVUniHs6scoVsL9eq6uUwGH7IjmQhaTHeMk73tgUN8lzUvrmg6U1ZXEXJl6QE03a2PvQw/s320/c%20aj.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88e0IFqzdLQyxzSk5drnqhdMlAI7YZD_Y_I7WfHKLwE6RaDZmcf1TMwPcBZNxESH61vQtfRqlVik488AbwLCO4NwVyKgLWD6aNEiUHWfnuFmnEJ6TUHvIF1JVUniHs6scoVsL9eq6uUwGH7IjmQhaTHeMk73tgUN8lzUvrmg6U1ZXEXJl6QE03a2PvQw/w400-h300/c%20aj.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>At our clubs January game night Mark Decoteau (front and center in the picture smiling at the camera) put on his his "Ambush at Black Rock Cross" game using the rules Pikeman's Lament. He is planning on putting this on at the Mayhem convention later this year and wanted to test it out. This is one of the nice advantages of belonging to a club. You get try out rules you might never use or periods you don't have figures for and probably won't ever. While this us a period I know next to nothing about I tried it and had a wonderful time. In fact I was enjoying myself so much I neglected to take any pictures! Fortunately Ed did and I will borrow his from his great blog. ( https://edmwargamemeanderings.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-game-night.html) Thank you Ed! Please note your humble blogger in his green vest too busy playing to notice anything around him.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsd5AjuUvQBBcC64M8qeHZmgudlqE1Mbfei8_WDeM4pzLBw2ujXW4Cr-2o_o7fWNvY4yv7z9YQNrJTJwXKH6iKCeIo-i9p52fX1PDXGH4v2w2_f1i3yilNYZ6gwi54WBbS_pCGTE1JlKt9hv950Wvhx4_ZXlYTkyR4PupSoZtirKB5a7CUGSYHBCm8OeQ/s200/c%2020240119_210932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="150" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsd5AjuUvQBBcC64M8qeHZmgudlqE1Mbfei8_WDeM4pzLBw2ujXW4Cr-2o_o7fWNvY4yv7z9YQNrJTJwXKH6iKCeIo-i9p52fX1PDXGH4v2w2_f1i3yilNYZ6gwi54WBbS_pCGTE1JlKt9hv950Wvhx4_ZXlYTkyR4PupSoZtirKB5a7CUGSYHBCm8OeQ/w300-h400/c%2020240119_210932.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>The game was Set during the English Civil War period up by the Scottish boarder. A royalist wagon of gold is headed to a castle with a small escort. Mounted Scott horse and a war band of Highlanders are set to ambush it while Royalist cavalry ride to the rescue. </p><p><br /></p><p>As I mentioned I know little about the period and this was the first time playing the rules. Mark was an outstanding game master and kept things running smoothly as well as giving historical the bits about the various troop types and history. Once home after the game I raced to my library to read up in the period. The rules were great fun and I plan to pick up a set as I know I will be playing them again. </p><p><br /></p><p>Update from the AmazingMr Ed:</p><p> <span style="background-color: #333333; color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;">For an Eastern Renaissance version of this game (from which it was derived), you might want to check out the July 24 2022 post on my blog:</span></p><span style="background-color: #333333; color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;">https://edmwargamemeanderings.blogspot.com/2022/07/convoy-escort-pikemans-lament-game.html</span><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-31329470011195062742024-02-11T08:37:00.001-05:002024-02-11T08:37:38.648-05:00A blog reccommendation<p> </p><p><br /></p><p> If you have not discovered it yet please drop over to my friend Eric's new blog, "Brown Spread and Yellow Fruit." Eric is a great gamer who posts imaginative and very entertaining battle reports. He is extremely enthusiastic and a great fellow. Looks like a great start and much more to follow.</p><p> As Hal Thingum used to say, highly recommended!</p><p><br /></p><p>brownspreadandyellowfruit.blogspot.com</p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-74050072668822992712024-02-07T09:21:00.000-05:002024-02-07T09:21:06.993-05:00American Revolution Map Books<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sAC_RPaAhtH8r9iqnUJ1g-JhSOhBHWZxEvr2yx32A6lux6SLLHBRWWCEEcuj22lHyMv0EiiWMUaz9QrICVj7pakXCgreABWTHS9W8e2Ji_zkZuj6QtMNdm-C2xEE4oefE317dC5q5l0BertsbjlecUxLcXwagRns4T-oGGeSR-PVCXe016J6_6azFqc/s474/OIP.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="474" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sAC_RPaAhtH8r9iqnUJ1g-JhSOhBHWZxEvr2yx32A6lux6SLLHBRWWCEEcuj22lHyMv0EiiWMUaz9QrICVj7pakXCgreABWTHS9W8e2Ji_zkZuj6QtMNdm-C2xEE4oefE317dC5q5l0BertsbjlecUxLcXwagRns4T-oGGeSR-PVCXe016J6_6azFqc/w400-h324/OIP.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> In creating our miniature table top battles miniature war gamers need good maps. How else to create our table top battlefields. In addition they are important in learning about a battle and if fortunate enough to actually visit the site orientated ourselves. So it is with great news that there are two new books out on maps of battles of the American Revolution. Both are worth your time, both include numerous battles but are very different. This includes not on my the map but also text.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85vhDNqqZvDyr82hcnOnhwPRnHNmem9wXp9kNeBlEx8iKnye-MDTF8s01GOmm3YxSBGzt2DfwlhLa4b2-saJWqD-WXh9MHvCFXQbwcGyDgp5yHE3NjF1aNsem_Kt4XRMrquLC_4a51-J7bi6QVsjKE1Q_xRP07_FVUyubax9NVc_xnCSO3kLhtlYOiVY/s1500/81XiC9opaPL._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85vhDNqqZvDyr82hcnOnhwPRnHNmem9wXp9kNeBlEx8iKnye-MDTF8s01GOmm3YxSBGzt2DfwlhLa4b2-saJWqD-WXh9MHvCFXQbwcGyDgp5yHE3NjF1aNsem_Kt4XRMrquLC_4a51-J7bi6QVsjKE1Q_xRP07_FVUyubax9NVc_xnCSO3kLhtlYOiVY/w308-h400/81XiC9opaPL._SL1500_.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Battle Maps of the American Revolution.</p><p>The American Battlefield Trust is the premier battlefield preservation organization in the United States. Over the last thirty years the American Battlefield Trust has preserved more than 54,000 acres of battlefield land across 145 battlefields, in twenty-four states. On its webpages tge Trust has hundreds of maps of both major and minor battles. Many of these maps have been collected here in this book. The maps give troops movements and a superior idea of the topography. Unfortunately there is little to no text description of the battle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0EhJKrapoG9LlsuiAs51-5N0m5n81DImlW6SZ3POdtHabASHkgBltk9cKxlxvdP3-shsKetqUoazb8B8h4gG_kJOIkL5AEvk6HLgfEpI5ulKsiszf2W4bv_OcMEoevR2Nae-NIdoK8k_ueHdUaqs0pMIKQcgqF9lodE4wKPcaQ6RIhbQqg8W0ME4lIs/s474/OIP.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="474" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0EhJKrapoG9LlsuiAs51-5N0m5n81DImlW6SZ3POdtHabASHkgBltk9cKxlxvdP3-shsKetqUoazb8B8h4gG_kJOIkL5AEvk6HLgfEpI5ulKsiszf2W4bv_OcMEoevR2Nae-NIdoK8k_ueHdUaqs0pMIKQcgqF9lodE4wKPcaQ6RIhbQqg8W0ME4lIs/s320/OIP.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsup3VSub56tu7niPHVDnFbXpYKvBx7UY8t6YuX-1icUUJxlAGCQ_Ipu5AOJ97ZgcsNeG28oz18jjARCdWT5XCB6_vcdApoPtNLqO8cHtcwg_ekCkAco71A11qtzpXKCynrhX07ruUCeud9z2DZcUwM8tiRUQRalgblLJ-2zsVZYrj6mGdq7XpFdUh3I/s240/download.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="240" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsup3VSub56tu7niPHVDnFbXpYKvBx7UY8t6YuX-1icUUJxlAGCQ_Ipu5AOJ97ZgcsNeG28oz18jjARCdWT5XCB6_vcdApoPtNLqO8cHtcwg_ekCkAco71A11qtzpXKCynrhX07ruUCeud9z2DZcUwM8tiRUQRalgblLJ-2zsVZYrj6mGdq7XpFdUh3I/w400-h328/download.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Atlas of the Battles and Campaigns American Revolution.</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I have been looking forward to this book for some time now. I have a couple books by the author David Bonk and great respect and enjoy his work. </p><p>The Atlas of Battles and Campaigns of the American Revolution provides a comprehensive visual summary of the campaigns, major battles and minor skirmishes of the war. The atlas includes over 120 maps created using maps from the Revolution, including the large collection from the US Library of Congress and enhanced with more accurate topographic mapping from the 1880s. The maps also show troop dispositions and movements taken from a wide range of written sources to provide the most accurate representation of the battles and campaigns. The Atlas will be a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in the American Revolution, including wargamers, reenactors, and students of the conflict.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJzyFPg-T2UxLUJG5P77gDQW1og6lcR4X1Nmtv27P8WbZT_eQTLlXgqvrpjqut8MKvpH5rU3_8I_gYoCzNEpTp_uv2fnxRYGKJEwbw0Qr9U322nU_olx7wtnBH5fv70ubls7V6FjIfh_wpYDvsfpu6rpU2THVFVE6Yyo3Rif0V6lK8mSOIlEfbpEGP8g/s728/helion1000300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="492" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJzyFPg-T2UxLUJG5P77gDQW1og6lcR4X1Nmtv27P8WbZT_eQTLlXgqvrpjqut8MKvpH5rU3_8I_gYoCzNEpTp_uv2fnxRYGKJEwbw0Qr9U322nU_olx7wtnBH5fv70ubls7V6FjIfh_wpYDvsfpu6rpU2THVFVE6Yyo3Rif0V6lK8mSOIlEfbpEGP8g/w270-h400/helion1000300.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> The Atlas follows the war from Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill and then major engagements at Long Island, Trenton, Brandywine, Saratoga, Monmouth, Savannah, Guilford Courthouse and Yorktown. Thre are also A collection of minor but very interesting actions, at Harlem Heights, White Plains, Short Hills, Barren Hill, Stony Point, Hobkirk’s Hill and Green Springs. All of which cry out the be fought on your table top. Finally the Atlas includes those important engagements in the West Indies, Gibraltar, and India. Each engagement includes a well research account of the action as well as good orders of battle. The maps are a new style color coded system. Personally I prefer the older topographic style maps but these work.</p><p><br /></p><p>Both books are well done and highly recommended. The Atlas is a hardback printed book so naturally is much more expensive. That said I like the maps better in the other book. So you pays your money and takes your chances. Personally I recommend both for your library.</p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-46627802389552729342024-02-03T13:17:00.003-05:002024-02-03T13:17:26.012-05:00My Return<p> </p><p> Hello all, yes I am back. The last couple months have been too busy with personal and health issues so I had no time for blogging or fun hobby type activity. I have also been adjusting to life retired and what to do with myself. The good news is my health is better and I am finally finding my mojo again. So I should be posting regularly once again. Thank you for those who dropped me notes and those who continued to visit here. I appreciate it greatly!</p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-60125890819483492272023-11-19T14:49:00.005-05:002023-11-19T14:49:35.106-05:00Fort Devens Museum Game Day<p><br /></p><p> I Attended the annual Miniature Gaming Day at the First Devens Museum near where I live. Its a great day out and a chance to meet up with local gamers for a nice afternoon of gaming. In addition the museum itself is open and I great fun and interesting to go through. The museum chronicles the history if the base from its time as Camo Devens in 1917 up until its closure in 1996. The museum reminds me of the British regimental museums I visited on my trio to Great British in 1983 filled with interesting items. I highly recommend attending this event if you live in the New England area.</p><p><br /></p><p>What games were put on? Here the are!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzIKWhj1nu9HaoV-DN8qHZFBQ1jNi7JQKb8vkIAgRme5W4LFMeM3Y748vI4uPG08s-vseR5shLlSKeJOWROMlczPuqxPd8UTR81QYve1T0CSquKsPsYr7YDE3C0EdNSvzJdjKmaE9Adqwbu7gKoKr6bK7FVeM39nR_-B8CZ7ZwZG7WGcLJJBrtEJ6ATM/s4032/9F77AA0C-DD01-4C62-822F-3D0793891572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzIKWhj1nu9HaoV-DN8qHZFBQ1jNi7JQKb8vkIAgRme5W4LFMeM3Y748vI4uPG08s-vseR5shLlSKeJOWROMlczPuqxPd8UTR81QYve1T0CSquKsPsYr7YDE3C0EdNSvzJdjKmaE9Adqwbu7gKoKr6bK7FVeM39nR_-B8CZ7ZwZG7WGcLJJBrtEJ6ATM/w400-h300/9F77AA0C-DD01-4C62-822F-3D0793891572.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZMFLMaq7rD9zC_mlLw17a0WOFk1g8FYBl-bEMlqSxJ8eFFBbObrlpAhKOAXZCe2iaBuu8rLHEde0FuQFZrLNeCsaKtUP0r-gnnSTPf7y-DjPPD6JnBn1DVx67Qzn5usQfwRy926aqCNvW-m3QUcjThc0pYJMll-ov5xAPalgOE1xGIq3eoPoGvrsWhc/s4032/22A85243-89FB-447A-BD61-AE0DC71FD3BC.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZMFLMaq7rD9zC_mlLw17a0WOFk1g8FYBl-bEMlqSxJ8eFFBbObrlpAhKOAXZCe2iaBuu8rLHEde0FuQFZrLNeCsaKtUP0r-gnnSTPf7y-DjPPD6JnBn1DVx67Qzn5usQfwRy926aqCNvW-m3QUcjThc0pYJMll-ov5xAPalgOE1xGIq3eoPoGvrsWhc/w400-h300/22A85243-89FB-447A-BD61-AE0DC71FD3BC.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN08oh4aWYir5Iyjzp3YTKmwBAh6nDWx2n4b5ym2F0rJp3Nldhc8KClTkKU1tuC7EJCefk-y2BpeS-ZulR8jTWQti9QHNX9srfrXlQxCEJpgY9pc1W8IQb-PUStEdfB1-C5ZgO3DLLGO7nbyS52j12TKH2WHbW5LKuA4VOxM12nQ49qrZhUjzDjjKmFi0/s4032/6EF181DF-FDB1-4946-8170-F4C7AB1DABAE.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN08oh4aWYir5Iyjzp3YTKmwBAh6nDWx2n4b5ym2F0rJp3Nldhc8KClTkKU1tuC7EJCefk-y2BpeS-ZulR8jTWQti9QHNX9srfrXlQxCEJpgY9pc1W8IQb-PUStEdfB1-C5ZgO3DLLGO7nbyS52j12TKH2WHbW5LKuA4VOxM12nQ49qrZhUjzDjjKmFi0/w400-h300/6EF181DF-FDB1-4946-8170-F4C7AB1DABAE.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Rules: Musket and Tomahawks</p><p>"Beausolie and his band of Acadian rebels are out for a night on the town in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The sailors from HMS Slaughter are in town as well. The Acadians and their first people’s allies are bringing their torches and the settlers are praying the garrison on hill are watchful this evening. Come to the party."</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfHIhdInHZw-6IbsWZFUGai5t0AGLnk738QNdkGn_vLfGOS_1R7UMLRMiY0DkDmMl9X66WejloAshtEnzvzneljvYoqwNgX9g1062m4U04UjGbLMyzhWWkHiXFkYHnAmDJWR8RKiWnVjOh4LmeS4ZGsuOBO1EpN9qnM_5fleooGq7BfAm36PkvraJV8A/s4032/EBBECAA3-E6F9-4FC2-8753-558F2D39E7D6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfHIhdInHZw-6IbsWZFUGai5t0AGLnk738QNdkGn_vLfGOS_1R7UMLRMiY0DkDmMl9X66WejloAshtEnzvzneljvYoqwNgX9g1062m4U04UjGbLMyzhWWkHiXFkYHnAmDJWR8RKiWnVjOh4LmeS4ZGsuOBO1EpN9qnM_5fleooGq7BfAm36PkvraJV8A/w400-h300/EBBECAA3-E6F9-4FC2-8753-558F2D39E7D6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRyvRGgAr4x0zZ07TlireIrUqr6rNu0DyOZE0YG4L65ILcqGLmg7v9jIH4Eq0uz74UhcSG2HWaF82LyFDcpJMcSO_P8FrRx0OhhoZxpaiisO5Gu7C6a4vlKMjNAib4izSfWvlzeCwy80VkNlIiouvhADArpmEYehVjVgbjs9jZCihq6p7qsragP2j-pY/s4032/06A79F37-E5B5-4D36-9CD6-061CEE86ED7E.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRyvRGgAr4x0zZ07TlireIrUqr6rNu0DyOZE0YG4L65ILcqGLmg7v9jIH4Eq0uz74UhcSG2HWaF82LyFDcpJMcSO_P8FrRx0OhhoZxpaiisO5Gu7C6a4vlKMjNAib4izSfWvlzeCwy80VkNlIiouvhADArpmEYehVjVgbjs9jZCihq6p7qsragP2j-pY/w400-h300/06A79F37-E5B5-4D36-9CD6-061CEE86ED7E.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBUTJp_x2qwBBa_fadinIzSiVE-6taYi-8Zk9iI3fD1GgnRKJ79YZJx-05HUnKeGcttGbr65lxH0H3lL9Zt5Z_zqelZuqX5W7kP061zUXrQiLWjF5VBSxvFFtVDkxcJWPOx1q23yVOQ10ZysIPqLERVzXAyo0_A-pMRrJvi3OVmwRFekrviH6Cwgk2CA/s4032/BBD3891F-9DD7-49F7-86C5-A031FF6F2869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBUTJp_x2qwBBa_fadinIzSiVE-6taYi-8Zk9iI3fD1GgnRKJ79YZJx-05HUnKeGcttGbr65lxH0H3lL9Zt5Z_zqelZuqX5W7kP061zUXrQiLWjF5VBSxvFFtVDkxcJWPOx1q23yVOQ10ZysIPqLERVzXAyo0_A-pMRrJvi3OVmwRFekrviH6Cwgk2CA/w400-h300/BBD3891F-9DD7-49F7-86C5-A031FF6F2869.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Rules : Naval Theater</p><p>"HMS Ajax, HMS Achilles and HMS Exeter take Graf Spee in the battle of the River Plate in the early months of World War II"</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6y26unJu4yW1iL_-hA0eK_4NKuoBUOtUFlXHYjMD4ThaVPlj4GoyD0cKFIeegUL2veLfzOeVfoIgC5XN61dZriCrJO_cFRAs04gdB5YNJcN84ZEXRyNUITnAYAurhfrf8UPg-_f1TFDwhI8xO1ffW2yBXh_1oGjyI8LQ7llvLdmasb-gUX5M1GtM2ig/s4032/2244801E-97E8-4FBE-9B11-F56FC46BF424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6y26unJu4yW1iL_-hA0eK_4NKuoBUOtUFlXHYjMD4ThaVPlj4GoyD0cKFIeegUL2veLfzOeVfoIgC5XN61dZriCrJO_cFRAs04gdB5YNJcN84ZEXRyNUITnAYAurhfrf8UPg-_f1TFDwhI8xO1ffW2yBXh_1oGjyI8LQ7llvLdmasb-gUX5M1GtM2ig/w400-h300/2244801E-97E8-4FBE-9B11-F56FC46BF424.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Rules: Damned Human Race (Victorian Science Fiction)</p><p> "Death on the Martian Plains! The plains of Mars are slowly but surely becoming inhabited, but as homesteaders rush to occupy the “free” land they run the risk of being set upon by hostiles and bandits!"</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiweksEWuTupjz-fJINYJSlimu5lRAbqc2DQqRKepMQ6OYNHfnp3mCDI05Fs4MlDEef2sYRGmqVUnubx43D29HqiJDwesHhtLD7Mris6TeS78mxzwJ8o5M1JfeN9prMlZ_4a5mlAfMVg7-NhcPP-pvbZ50YlCtrQUjE3who3InjPu1HMolDJPqH79hoKE/s4032/05833698-7EF7-4AC8-AA00-0E0E4C81774C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiweksEWuTupjz-fJINYJSlimu5lRAbqc2DQqRKepMQ6OYNHfnp3mCDI05Fs4MlDEef2sYRGmqVUnubx43D29HqiJDwesHhtLD7Mris6TeS78mxzwJ8o5M1JfeN9prMlZ_4a5mlAfMVg7-NhcPP-pvbZ50YlCtrQUjE3who3InjPu1HMolDJPqH79hoKE/w400-h300/05833698-7EF7-4AC8-AA00-0E0E4C81774C.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Can the untested Americans defeat the veteran Afrika Korps? This desperate battle between the untested US army and the battle-hardened Afrika Korps is one of the climactic moments of the Desert War. US players must mitigate the effects of poor morale and make the best use of their extensive support options, while German and Italian players must use their aggression and experience to outmaneuver the allies."</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApif6mzdiinRttgEzxd_O1C4km1cFYVk43_ob-8q1BV5sU2g3AJSbLR-3ylGae_w77r2Bv_p_z8RK3p9IBRPUYURtDC6TzAvBUiIUj-eSg56To_TF4pD72DylV-z_hLgDb4RceD4cA_bfKqd_s3qdSvFOQYRNjJFyp_9Q-6G-XVmsXPf3wbigyDFmtWQ/s4032/AD5C6530-74A8-42D9-8E6D-A4CCA1C2DDE5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApif6mzdiinRttgEzxd_O1C4km1cFYVk43_ob-8q1BV5sU2g3AJSbLR-3ylGae_w77r2Bv_p_z8RK3p9IBRPUYURtDC6TzAvBUiIUj-eSg56To_TF4pD72DylV-z_hLgDb4RceD4cA_bfKqd_s3qdSvFOQYRNjJFyp_9Q-6G-XVmsXPf3wbigyDFmtWQ/w400-h300/AD5C6530-74A8-42D9-8E6D-A4CCA1C2DDE5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmve897rt0_hyphenhyphenKPBCi430VPGer5gMGCi87_luPB5iq_PFPKhsTEB1wA1xyi5vDXHUzMxOYb6z0Tikhz3TpoT2rJmTZHVXdGwEp5GOYG1MZMbYR_SlZ4vZ0CBnOVToBLghA4Kys19AOnhwISGlonVifued-Hh8Fg3mXwHU0qjqS9p7hB1Ws11TMgyb10TI/s4032/F3D6ABC5-FCE7-4B5C-8536-F8DEE3D58CFD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmve897rt0_hyphenhyphenKPBCi430VPGer5gMGCi87_luPB5iq_PFPKhsTEB1wA1xyi5vDXHUzMxOYb6z0Tikhz3TpoT2rJmTZHVXdGwEp5GOYG1MZMbYR_SlZ4vZ0CBnOVToBLghA4Kys19AOnhwISGlonVifued-Hh8Fg3mXwHU0qjqS9p7hB1Ws11TMgyb10TI/w400-h300/F3D6ABC5-FCE7-4B5C-8536-F8DEE3D58CFD.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAgpdHQj9HNXdrf0bfhPmucm0evT3UtwhWeNggdDlIIyzzbSZTDI5SPHH9er7V8M2_CiSfPSNmVZi7dtaW1dmcoO_jksiVNp7JQ4UCWmO5-bmgYr520KQG9ZWs2f4tQfDLw6lvYXXI-YK1LO9j6CkkgHyLwKEsVyba1dg1qcHCH43vagUr6PedmJ_GGg/s4032/C984C672-4075-415C-B007-88B7F8F2A02D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAgpdHQj9HNXdrf0bfhPmucm0evT3UtwhWeNggdDlIIyzzbSZTDI5SPHH9er7V8M2_CiSfPSNmVZi7dtaW1dmcoO_jksiVNp7JQ4UCWmO5-bmgYr520KQG9ZWs2f4tQfDLw6lvYXXI-YK1LO9j6CkkgHyLwKEsVyba1dg1qcHCH43vagUr6PedmJ_GGg/w400-h300/C984C672-4075-415C-B007-88B7F8F2A02D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Rules: Based on Command & Colors Napoleonics</p><p> Command & Colors: Seven Years War. Extended time play will be used; units will be doubled in casualties taken.</p><p><br /></p><p> Since I do not usually play in naval games I signed up for both the Black Seas Trafalgar and the Graf Spee games and had a wonderful day. Both game masters explained the rules and helped guide us through them which is great help in a naval game. Of course mire details on both in my next post.</p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-67576076522133838882023-11-14T10:28:00.000-05:002023-11-14T10:28:29.209-05:00Battle of Flat Bottom Sound<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKNXb42P1A1n7ohzBKIFfpqgphRbrM1mzCWAnovcMXlAgyjeu-PvLANA-c_5I4n1IQ7zBgFXATbYnwycG2DJnkUo2b_0hUFW1wDYOB34NJsCtQ7cWmwcj8wNOwgZaavGC7SoQ0N1zaOWXVRHwFuM4QrUy1ultBhoJsu_X97w4-YJQD4hnrTPSI6O-ALY/s4032/447F2F28-5B4C-4618-8015-CC128288811E.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKNXb42P1A1n7ohzBKIFfpqgphRbrM1mzCWAnovcMXlAgyjeu-PvLANA-c_5I4n1IQ7zBgFXATbYnwycG2DJnkUo2b_0hUFW1wDYOB34NJsCtQ7cWmwcj8wNOwgZaavGC7SoQ0N1zaOWXVRHwFuM4QrUy1ultBhoJsu_X97w4-YJQD4hnrTPSI6O-ALY/w400-h300/447F2F28-5B4C-4618-8015-CC128288811E.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> At game night I played in George's pre dreadnaught game set during the Spanish American war. It was a great looking game with beautiful ships and good friends. The rules were very fun and simple and we played the game twice that evening. In the past were have used these rules for American Civil war so they are very flexible.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8m-npYFCOvwWXWAvG3aK1QonAekDhN8gCIjqQWVqeEldDR-N3f_nRh85OQZDHClclUfwbdqEQaAxEFnvfl2brPXLgJ3XRJEgGrVOLc28R4FccHUSuMzrBUK8CYsbCZnn8b9xA34e3mqjWgwG1ZtXZ4XD5ym0jCMS6NjVqCRV5EkKk66F9VVVOXq_LiOI/s522/61p2V3X4w2L._SY522_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="368" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8m-npYFCOvwWXWAvG3aK1QonAekDhN8gCIjqQWVqeEldDR-N3f_nRh85OQZDHClclUfwbdqEQaAxEFnvfl2brPXLgJ3XRJEgGrVOLc28R4FccHUSuMzrBUK8CYsbCZnn8b9xA34e3mqjWgwG1ZtXZ4XD5ym0jCMS6NjVqCRV5EkKk66F9VVVOXq_LiOI/w283-h400/61p2V3X4w2L._SY522_.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><p> We used the rules for naval games by Bob Cordery. These are a fun and very fast set of rules. They are played on a hex type mat and simplify a lot of the aspects of naval warfare. Ships move two or three hexes. First move you have to go forward Into tbe next hex then you can turn or go forward again. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkKTTbpHwtl_Oq9ISvV4PgbHhCiQeVJf5edKuLe7zqTy2w7QIsP1_PlRoQsxqXgxDgb6vIKyssoSOjgzmsVZG6iv5Nghz8FQ6hfL7LFTrBfEn3h8nCe3OpnrMI6xTAdZ4sOsEsvKmpeqTHSeuXWWaIeGTXOmVzE5U3K7k1d2-Ol577zQlISyU6D9PUeM/s4032/FC12CF76-7FBF-41EC-BC6A-BD69E472BDAE.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkKTTbpHwtl_Oq9ISvV4PgbHhCiQeVJf5edKuLe7zqTy2w7QIsP1_PlRoQsxqXgxDgb6vIKyssoSOjgzmsVZG6iv5Nghz8FQ6hfL7LFTrBfEn3h8nCe3OpnrMI6xTAdZ4sOsEsvKmpeqTHSeuXWWaIeGTXOmVzE5U3K7k1d2-Ol577zQlISyU6D9PUeM/w400-h300/FC12CF76-7FBF-41EC-BC6A-BD69E472BDAE.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> Guns are divided into either primary (can fire forward or to each side) or secondary (fire to each side) types. You get a certain number of dice per gun type. When you fire you subtract the number of hexes to the target from your dice and throw the remainder looking for 6's which cause two hits on the target or 4's or 5's which cause one hit on the target. So a modern first class battleship has nine dice for its primary guns and five dice for its secondary guns. Other ships with smaller guns get less dice. In the picture above the Spanish ship can fire its primary gun at the American ship. Since its six hexes away you subtract suffice from the nine and you get three dice to see if you hit anything. Each ship gets so many hit points then it sinks. Easy and simple and it works.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmBc_hRfsxxtT6U9UEirjFCwrx7ECs4lXiRNwtp9eveBIvrD8xZtUuIiS_uhvh2meHNNXnhFEEHsEASvAMcWs4jVOpvz20rEIi4WTbDL5tKmHdRv-XSuUEkBBHlQUjs8Fc2CkTWrsn2tyBRNM33WpkTeBDupbficB6xK5Jfw3cSzGjtTvlHsbOOAdimA/s4032/8CA319C0-640E-4542-B8CE-E50C808D623D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmBc_hRfsxxtT6U9UEirjFCwrx7ECs4lXiRNwtp9eveBIvrD8xZtUuIiS_uhvh2meHNNXnhFEEHsEASvAMcWs4jVOpvz20rEIi4WTbDL5tKmHdRv-XSuUEkBBHlQUjs8Fc2CkTWrsn2tyBRNM33WpkTeBDupbficB6xK5Jfw3cSzGjtTvlHsbOOAdimA/w400-h300/8CA319C0-640E-4542-B8CE-E50C808D623D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> The game had two Spanish ships attempting to escape Santiago harbour. One ship had a shipment of gold which had to make it back to Spain. Off shore was a new Spanish battleship waiting to help. Once the treasure ship made it off the table both remaining Spanish ships had to return to Santiago Harbour. The American navy had two older battleships and a protected cruiser. They had to sink the enemy.</p><p><br /></p><p> In the first game we were learning the rules. The Spanish ships raced towards the edge of the table and the American ships chased them. unfortunately the Spanish got a serious head start so they could not get caught. The Americans put their weakest but fastest ship in the lead and it got itself pummeled. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyL4a-O_gH3xBcMechgMyY7AdgZLNzepoevB4aaX4yEJ2uoMbRAt9D8OtGUSzMryd7Un4wklRMBs8XWIWzuD973naE96ESrN3UedOK6kL0pf4J3gYsRU3cIpNExNBeVUMcXqAZPcDukTTdMalfVASvi4j26EqMlBvHmpEBNpStO_0bHxJrEI4BQbk76A/s4032/0C5421DB-9BED-4468-8660-A4A47D6FFF67.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyL4a-O_gH3xBcMechgMyY7AdgZLNzepoevB4aaX4yEJ2uoMbRAt9D8OtGUSzMryd7Un4wklRMBs8XWIWzuD973naE96ESrN3UedOK6kL0pf4J3gYsRU3cIpNExNBeVUMcXqAZPcDukTTdMalfVASvi4j26EqMlBvHmpEBNpStO_0bHxJrEI4BQbk76A/w400-h300/0C5421DB-9BED-4468-8660-A4A47D6FFF67.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlArT6UbluI7CyQrLBy9ezXTuYTYxAJ76KysS3nZM5ILTQjnJ7p_WBL431CG7g8cT1YhQiRdRhDmnkiF6YYe4HQi6EQtxZUyoeDb47eAU-X8CGti1ayxTR-CBHInJ8dCbdu_vBQe1MVOa7mUc6RZJ_RVbL-DN6ARc1RnYouwtF7sW0ShPP7ovyEUXHGwo/s4032/55B0651B-CE48-4BA5-8DCC-74EC6157C920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlArT6UbluI7CyQrLBy9ezXTuYTYxAJ76KysS3nZM5ILTQjnJ7p_WBL431CG7g8cT1YhQiRdRhDmnkiF6YYe4HQi6EQtxZUyoeDb47eAU-X8CGti1ayxTR-CBHInJ8dCbdu_vBQe1MVOa7mUc6RZJ_RVbL-DN6ARc1RnYouwtF7sW0ShPP7ovyEUXHGwo/w400-h300/55B0651B-CE48-4BA5-8DCC-74EC6157C920.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguu7mdMb3LkjiGD0s7C48Qks0BjANmLZR9McwviNj0IasU9XNVd4W2nigMGqwAYLvaYQC5CTzFwGwL6qgSieHTdZ7rXLtj0qGqgKwEaVilkU688qLwGwEao2H0N29k2x6H7fBXfJJj5A8J1Qyf0SjhYZ8VR67fWfer0ps_3CYNqixWePYHpP0TAZ4aXI/s4032/7C26737D-C4AD-4A2C-AC61-29BED7122B5A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguu7mdMb3LkjiGD0s7C48Qks0BjANmLZR9McwviNj0IasU9XNVd4W2nigMGqwAYLvaYQC5CTzFwGwL6qgSieHTdZ7rXLtj0qGqgKwEaVilkU688qLwGwEao2H0N29k2x6H7fBXfJJj5A8J1Qyf0SjhYZ8VR67fWfer0ps_3CYNqixWePYHpP0TAZ4aXI/w400-h300/7C26737D-C4AD-4A2C-AC61-29BED7122B5A.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CO9OpE4CzafIOpZSygFEGahIAAR080fAhOu8w-Kbj2zwi77qmLSQCleVgVpCeauqsWMBjVNZmhfIGFwiqWJ4XrQR5a-ELiO95jd_K8Yl2SLwaIC9mpcF0RTLAo_8qbauZIfXz2zFHtIjUoI4w4wewySks5VuEGgidhLEJ487dEFbqNzUXTIMzosO_IQ/s4032/447F2F28-5B4C-4618-8015-CC128288811E.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CO9OpE4CzafIOpZSygFEGahIAAR080fAhOu8w-Kbj2zwi77qmLSQCleVgVpCeauqsWMBjVNZmhfIGFwiqWJ4XrQR5a-ELiO95jd_K8Yl2SLwaIC9mpcF0RTLAo_8qbauZIfXz2zFHtIjUoI4w4wewySks5VuEGgidhLEJ487dEFbqNzUXTIMzosO_IQ/w400-h300/447F2F28-5B4C-4618-8015-CC128288811E.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> In the second game we set up the Americans closer. As the two Spanish ships left the harbour one ship turned to engage the Americans While the other tried to make its escape. The Americans turned in the first ship and after a gallant fight sent it to the bottom. The treasure ship made its way towards to the edge of the table as quickly as it could. It took a number if hits from long range fire.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfeFT0pmDhXXplGmCusYUk-H_SmYko2AIqIPTNNfzikVoKHoR_7K4T51R3dWKLWF4UPMxlQ8D2U45w9gTW2z6UnPQsHFSY-bQazQzQkPfSJ49kaY0wpXZ8y36e6gMjPBFKMTmgDqz1fFEJ_u4hlGetsQudiz2x9nmxOe-MtmdGnTp8Ts0LW1SPsu_jGg/s4032/F411E44D-3C5B-42B1-A7B1-306E4F2BB5FB.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfeFT0pmDhXXplGmCusYUk-H_SmYko2AIqIPTNNfzikVoKHoR_7K4T51R3dWKLWF4UPMxlQ8D2U45w9gTW2z6UnPQsHFSY-bQazQzQkPfSJ49kaY0wpXZ8y36e6gMjPBFKMTmgDqz1fFEJ_u4hlGetsQudiz2x9nmxOe-MtmdGnTp8Ts0LW1SPsu_jGg/w400-h300/F411E44D-3C5B-42B1-A7B1-306E4F2BB5FB.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> At this point the Spanish battleship arrived. In a gunnery duel it sent the USS Texas to the bottom. The remaining American ships which had been damaged earlier sailed away to fight another day.</p><p><br /></p><p>All in all a very happy evening with a fun game and very good friends.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-10305213251901931492023-11-12T07:59:00.001-05:002023-11-12T13:01:20.712-05:00November Club Game Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLIpwXazpqpv4Q0ugPm5q4tWdrT9RX5nOX2bj7X6T4SHm5twMrU0eYizm8cB15eYlHqcu5Jik9S62gtv5YHGXLtDg_kk4rhROiUArR3ZC68IQUO3Nr626waws6_vU5BxJqd6lwJNYGDAoIZkqR3_AJHKsR2wO2668mjzE2Ilg1oX6S3nbFDeB7ptJRW0/s2048/855B182D-E6A5-49F4-A329-6CD7E32D66A9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLIpwXazpqpv4Q0ugPm5q4tWdrT9RX5nOX2bj7X6T4SHm5twMrU0eYizm8cB15eYlHqcu5Jik9S62gtv5YHGXLtDg_kk4rhROiUArR3ZC68IQUO3Nr626waws6_vU5BxJqd6lwJNYGDAoIZkqR3_AJHKsR2wO2668mjzE2Ilg1oX6S3nbFDeB7ptJRW0/w400-h300/855B182D-E6A5-49F4-A329-6CD7E32D66A9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> Another club game night has arrived. There were three games available; two WW2 and a Pre-dreadnought game. Each game looked fun and the tables were excellent with magnificent figures and terrain. I played in the naval game so cannot comment too much about the WW2 games as they were still going on about the time I left. </p><p>What games are a valuable for those interested? Here is our line up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTq8didFv532xemQGhyphenhyphenPaDT2ZpuzbBdJr7ZPqb5GwdicTWESAeF6V6e0ZxolUaofl-qfoD_iqVqhMKxVU2XiHDDZqJHMboOWAvCFUMiMauHVvao01RBT0erN9vKphXenV7KSoVSCMZ-T_LiGZ7lw98L5bHMyajqg5FxXSUYIDbbLH79UC3BRW6JuGAdU4/s4032/733902AF-2969-41D2-B753-51199C3F6581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTq8didFv532xemQGhyphenhyphenPaDT2ZpuzbBdJr7ZPqb5GwdicTWESAeF6V6e0ZxolUaofl-qfoD_iqVqhMKxVU2XiHDDZqJHMboOWAvCFUMiMauHVvao01RBT0erN9vKphXenV7KSoVSCMZ-T_LiGZ7lw98L5bHMyajqg5FxXSUYIDbbLH79UC3BRW6JuGAdU4/w400-h300/733902AF-2969-41D2-B753-51199C3F6581.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJZx0Zf2dHNM4mofKIQrZtAPDiOJEx9OGKLj9a4tTc0AL8kxj2voNyVTrZDxeymdN0Czv_VHqygiikf7QOYlRBZf73u1C0BHZulHC9eeNQrmZ_jRKrjcLz2mfx6VC2ZvOM7DnsRVwaW9obFfZYWifKr5CEFmXbansmQOQ00R43dru5BSFMXR4nr640x0/s4032/E7877936-CDF4-4FCA-ACF6-1961A2933E54.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJZx0Zf2dHNM4mofKIQrZtAPDiOJEx9OGKLj9a4tTc0AL8kxj2voNyVTrZDxeymdN0Czv_VHqygiikf7QOYlRBZf73u1C0BHZulHC9eeNQrmZ_jRKrjcLz2mfx6VC2ZvOM7DnsRVwaW9obFfZYWifKr5CEFmXbansmQOQ00R43dru5BSFMXR4nr640x0/w400-h300/E7877936-CDF4-4FCA-ACF6-1961A2933E54.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstutSmB8rYaXlmNqksKgPpby-WXAjKgffPnmoLt7YesF72gQk1bgko0ntlmZl3x4cHRZm0CeVdStDvQE0zucpx_OZmOhLhgjc7n065Cp_h3O0sKufDkCKKEvMhkchVwgJrs6jxihLuKGAoKUyP7ihZECkkvs47aKR5m3LoV68Zp0V5pDv5vJXPolbS0U/s4032/F8130A4F-777F-4C7D-802C-823E0CD2AF1C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstutSmB8rYaXlmNqksKgPpby-WXAjKgffPnmoLt7YesF72gQk1bgko0ntlmZl3x4cHRZm0CeVdStDvQE0zucpx_OZmOhLhgjc7n065Cp_h3O0sKufDkCKKEvMhkchVwgJrs6jxihLuKGAoKUyP7ihZECkkvs47aKR5m3LoV68Zp0V5pDv5vJXPolbS0U/w400-h300/F8130A4F-777F-4C7D-802C-823E0CD2AF1C.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Charlie Galemmo - <b>Somewhere in Alsace, September 1944</b></p><p>Rules: Modified Blitzkrieg Commander III in 15mm.</p><p> "Elements of an American Infantry Regiment has liberated the French town of Hertoule. This town sits at an important junction needed for the further rapid advance of armored divisions. Two American Task Forces are headed to push beyond the crossroads and continue the rapid advance. The significance of this town is not lost on the Germans. Looking to blunt the spearhead, the Germans muster three kampfgruppe to retake the town and serve up a bloody nose to the American advance."</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHG74TYoNEfS5VJJkzgSyBtWxD0bCMZy0J96HgXbRmPdh8omamGyAU76BBy4yQkTLwJ6G7qPFeBAXD1PSmpBxfRjoP33NDiJS8JzD44CSWuT6N_DnmuPGMtifsLuxEoScopbnLQv5RX6o8SjmDboZbge9tE5jxDe4ylQKWAQZB3sXC8y7Hv2MyF4Oe5Ws/s4032/1750B8A5-7762-454B-A453-62D7A4DB6316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHG74TYoNEfS5VJJkzgSyBtWxD0bCMZy0J96HgXbRmPdh8omamGyAU76BBy4yQkTLwJ6G7qPFeBAXD1PSmpBxfRjoP33NDiJS8JzD44CSWuT6N_DnmuPGMtifsLuxEoScopbnLQv5RX6o8SjmDboZbge9tE5jxDe4ylQKWAQZB3sXC8y7Hv2MyF4Oe5Ws/w400-h300/1750B8A5-7762-454B-A453-62D7A4DB6316.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvUaPObAi3sCf6Br612c7Ufx8hd7n0_Hk14zgr6tDWagkByTm20hmeNc4sRMaIMR9QLSVmyMl1-9GeCKkYE4_Tey8QM6WyFPC4w2znjryAVYjIkI6s-LREH6OIXpOd16t8Bhtogvtiqz68Mqnel_iVuEdbMyd4dwUPMznG0KoIWSe9ktef5qh01v6pr4/s4032/B1E04ABB-0F46-4983-840E-2AD757CF04DF.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvUaPObAi3sCf6Br612c7Ufx8hd7n0_Hk14zgr6tDWagkByTm20hmeNc4sRMaIMR9QLSVmyMl1-9GeCKkYE4_Tey8QM6WyFPC4w2znjryAVYjIkI6s-LREH6OIXpOd16t8Bhtogvtiqz68Mqnel_iVuEdbMyd4dwUPMznG0KoIWSe9ktef5qh01v6pr4/w400-h300/B1E04ABB-0F46-4983-840E-2AD757CF04DF.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAzAvN3UEtZd_T6H8PAiVXcJBi8R6rnXzThtyEUWhHrxLyDOtXvnXFWLQaQkqiVIZ_HJhnfgks4jb8u9VUCnYN2jteL0FgKS6DYOcMJ-oLhlm94T127KC8InzKVEjPQsLcZl3rKAexFOSx0ntQaCd37m33rbEa-2X5Oe_FgJcDOF8w3S2uJtgQUy8m98/s4032/A59F8DD5-47DD-4722-B8EB-972C59B79730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAzAvN3UEtZd_T6H8PAiVXcJBi8R6rnXzThtyEUWhHrxLyDOtXvnXFWLQaQkqiVIZ_HJhnfgks4jb8u9VUCnYN2jteL0FgKS6DYOcMJ-oLhlm94T127KC8InzKVEjPQsLcZl3rKAexFOSx0ntQaCd37m33rbEa-2X5Oe_FgJcDOF8w3S2uJtgQUy8m98/w400-h300/A59F8DD5-47DD-4722-B8EB-972C59B79730.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Rob Zwiercan – July 1944, Pas De Calais - Assault on a V1 Launch Site </p><p>Rules: Iron Cross 28mm Skirmish.</p><p> "June 13, 1944 - Germany begins its V-Weapon campaign against England with the first V1 being launched into London. Over the course of the campaign, as many as 200 buzz bombs are launched towards England in a single day. Nearly 10,000 V1 rockets total are launched by the end of the campaign five months later. While only about one third of V1 rockets reach their target, the damage is significant and General Eisenhower orders priority attacks on the launch sites. Allied forces clear out the final French based V1 launch sites by the end of August 1944. In this scenario American armor and infantry will assault a V1 launch site."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zmGi6lUVPfktkWW8Li7MWcweLFvIc2QUCM4V-2FrvIJaRPeV6K6LZ6vChucIOd1nDl3C2xYvKJ5aeNktJBmwXLqxKzO4GwfMH4nm5NLi7LLx4x-DE4nfLcY6_O83EJgOHa2Jkw65Bgk5LXlmxJTSOIrURYnuF68yplPqhp2Jht5b2oGaTwMdLA8XI3M/s4032/36D0EB6B-BEA6-4956-B86E-CF35A6707072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zmGi6lUVPfktkWW8Li7MWcweLFvIc2QUCM4V-2FrvIJaRPeV6K6LZ6vChucIOd1nDl3C2xYvKJ5aeNktJBmwXLqxKzO4GwfMH4nm5NLi7LLx4x-DE4nfLcY6_O83EJgOHa2Jkw65Bgk5LXlmxJTSOIrURYnuF68yplPqhp2Jht5b2oGaTwMdLA8XI3M/w400-h300/36D0EB6B-BEA6-4956-B86E-CF35A6707072.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE_Jn2piNWn9mxho6mTnYDTooRhMMwVlVGBmxBibpJYParKsatG-e8xeX2vXRd6nwmEETZIqV-SUNJdBvuew_E0fPaOtvRTk1tJ3Z44J2SX9jsrX3Q71PBkcmrhqXb0Mnzk3plw41AWv38opsWabAtrNpe2BF2BubMF5ADMhYwC2kzi0rkkzAz-ia_OU/s4032/C9DC41E5-E0DA-453C-B54A-179B800E220C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE_Jn2piNWn9mxho6mTnYDTooRhMMwVlVGBmxBibpJYParKsatG-e8xeX2vXRd6nwmEETZIqV-SUNJdBvuew_E0fPaOtvRTk1tJ3Z44J2SX9jsrX3Q71PBkcmrhqXb0Mnzk3plw41AWv38opsWabAtrNpe2BF2BubMF5ADMhYwC2kzi0rkkzAz-ia_OU/w400-h300/C9DC41E5-E0DA-453C-B54A-179B800E220C.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBP9TdH7mzPE-OeCtd4oGK_LCj9MhLGhVOXY3votabxtQtSxO28UoW_eefzdBq7g6EQ9VI5Ggw56Vs3mqor4FF2QIFUT45hogTdYQtC8CCqXCrtaLNpx_dydh7-ICLIPlkbUJ2kE73ppUFMA7dgSe808RHjiAexRi-U5VtQ5_gFW4tEnrwfJ6ldgeXgQ/s4032/035A0871-7FFA-434C-B2E9-203634350B57.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBP9TdH7mzPE-OeCtd4oGK_LCj9MhLGhVOXY3votabxtQtSxO28UoW_eefzdBq7g6EQ9VI5Ggw56Vs3mqor4FF2QIFUT45hogTdYQtC8CCqXCrtaLNpx_dydh7-ICLIPlkbUJ2kE73ppUFMA7dgSe808RHjiAexRi-U5VtQ5_gFW4tEnrwfJ6ldgeXgQ/w400-h300/035A0871-7FFA-434C-B2E9-203634350B57.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Rob's game looked excellent, especially the terrain which he made. I was very impressed with the roads which looked very realistic. The factory was outstanding with the V1 rocket hidden inside. Really very well done Rob!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilirowfW4jxCuPeLJjM9MAmw6Ervw_h_hZ03MvcGcVABdIAGZ624kAaj4uG0vkjHJTspq2t_1MwvEcQInxyKltjjZaI8XO9MkWhKy3B9bY56x9leQezZQfaLFYkMuT8hhKa7h5SxugoeD4b6Y1WkjqNTmxr9LbWWWjOyY4ZjXSJ81NIFPYNosOBSKE_hc/s4032/AD3EF6BF-F85F-4A68-8C51-358CD24510E1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilirowfW4jxCuPeLJjM9MAmw6Ervw_h_hZ03MvcGcVABdIAGZ624kAaj4uG0vkjHJTspq2t_1MwvEcQInxyKltjjZaI8XO9MkWhKy3B9bY56x9leQezZQfaLFYkMuT8hhKa7h5SxugoeD4b6Y1WkjqNTmxr9LbWWWjOyY4ZjXSJ81NIFPYNosOBSKE_hc/w400-h300/AD3EF6BF-F85F-4A68-8C51-358CD24510E1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhy2FFBHa68v8Ae9Q1sBCSJoufW8_8OQSafhVmNBrFTcxdv_VnXuICq_jNnkT6nnV35TUp9U8FglbF-BhM9S8TOyLGQx8lIb5mHO63uFuswqgs0AIcHOIXOD9NHyb_qpviwnvCGhv3sm6iZp0MYS1c9VrOP6KWXgxocPhiVEyyh6oCdt89EiPEWJpROg/s4032/447F2F28-5B4C-4618-8015-CC128288811E.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhy2FFBHa68v8Ae9Q1sBCSJoufW8_8OQSafhVmNBrFTcxdv_VnXuICq_jNnkT6nnV35TUp9U8FglbF-BhM9S8TOyLGQx8lIb5mHO63uFuswqgs0AIcHOIXOD9NHyb_qpviwnvCGhv3sm6iZp0MYS1c9VrOP6KWXgxocPhiVEyyh6oCdt89EiPEWJpROg/w400-h300/447F2F28-5B4C-4618-8015-CC128288811E.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>George Zanni - <b>Big Guns and Fat Bottom Ships</b></p><p>Rules: Gridded Naval Wargames by Bob Cordery, 1:600 Pre-dreadnoughts.</p><p> "The Spanish Navy has decided to slip back to Spain from Cuba. Can they get through the American blockade? This game should play out fast. We may be able to switch sides and try it a second time if we have enough time."</p><p><br /></p><p> I will have addition pictures and a write up as this was the game I played in. George did an outstanding job. These are very fast play simple rules. perfect t for a club game night! We played the action out twice before it was time to go home for the night.</p><p><br /></p><p> Lastly Aviv thank you to our friend Warren Smith. He picked both Dave and myself up and drive to game night and back home. Neither Dave or myself are able to drive at thus time so its a wonderful thing Warren does. Thank you very much!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-41726428858486708302023-11-11T08:29:00.004-05:002023-11-11T08:29:23.205-05:00November 11, Armistice Day<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjytCQnnbWXRpZtSPep8uJnrbZ6m_w_BUoacppDeb15TUgJ-a1d4o3lJKUcCyCZFEjusCbjo9cH3LHmc2hLFbuH7pxgcRYELCVXUniabSJ1PACESU1dRaeM_Api_1QmdEjDK9JDBGpYgZiqQuLcRprjpb-tMO6yT8GalSD3rHZqW1O8M26yyNz80sYiw/s640/http-__a.amz.mshcdn.com_wp-content_uploads_2014_11_Armistice-14%20(1).webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="640" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjytCQnnbWXRpZtSPep8uJnrbZ6m_w_BUoacppDeb15TUgJ-a1d4o3lJKUcCyCZFEjusCbjo9cH3LHmc2hLFbuH7pxgcRYELCVXUniabSJ1PACESU1dRaeM_Api_1QmdEjDK9JDBGpYgZiqQuLcRprjpb-tMO6yT8GalSD3rHZqW1O8M26yyNz80sYiw/w400-h260/http-__a.amz.mshcdn.com_wp-content_uploads_2014_11_Armistice-14%20(1).webp" width="400" /></a></div><p> My grandfather, Edward McNamara from Lexington Massachusetts served with the 101st Regiment (Medical company), 26th Yankee Division in the first world war. He seldom talked about it, and when he did it was a terrible memory which haunted him. But I will always remember his smile when he told me how at 11:00 A.M. on 11th November the guns stopped and he and his friends knew they would live, knew they had survived. </p><p><br /></p><p> And as this date is now called Veterans Day I say thank you to my father in law, Aldrich Stevens who served in the 3rd Ranger Battalion (Darby's Rangers) in the Second World War. He joined the Rangers in North Africa, and took part in the invasion of both Sicily and Italy. He could not take part in the Anzio landing because of his wounds so missed the Battle of Cisterna. Like my grandfather he too was haunted by the memories of what he saw, experienced and especialy those he lost. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28km3VjVhxdIAy8tSWLCz1YMCt8OMdckeZhBqQNt_lF625cJaRYIfDSvDLGw1kCm-TFcUtSTSnl9d3TQPzGeDyEvzXTdVilSbTqhqhyphenhyphen5vR6I0MVNP27sS-cXANTsfgF62BETDuOf5IUKskTlUx-Q10yCkpbwD6h4hhHA61jQxnYhwC-o1fm73D6PoTw0/s4032/IMG_0577.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28km3VjVhxdIAy8tSWLCz1YMCt8OMdckeZhBqQNt_lF625cJaRYIfDSvDLGw1kCm-TFcUtSTSnl9d3TQPzGeDyEvzXTdVilSbTqhqhyphenhyphen5vR6I0MVNP27sS-cXANTsfgF62BETDuOf5IUKskTlUx-Q10yCkpbwD6h4hhHA61jQxnYhwC-o1fm73D6PoTw0/w400-h300/IMG_0577.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> This past year Janine and I had a memorial stone made for each of them to honour their sacrifices. We have volunteered at the Clear Path for Veterans center on Fort Devens. This organization helps returning veterans with readjustment back to civilian life. They provide a helping hand and resources for those who need it. For more on the incredible work they do please visit their site at:</p><p>https://www.clearpath4vets.com</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-70016893796934172132023-11-06T13:16:00.003-05:002023-11-06T13:18:26.540-05:00Command Stands<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FmZ0fxiMHHxjQtFb8QjXYPygtnF2mpEfRM6ZNPhFCSBjAKHdpXsz_lLaM68HMirPnF6tek0wTC0UratIPPKKU3h7Zil9i5AwG3HoCzWuymhxw-SZQkd5NMPWCQOuGedN3_yPS5Iw1e_RO731SWUTLXogXADJx1LIEtPQlt0c7yEz95M1oUybTV4I8-8/s4032/F02346F3-41A1-4A0A-B5B4-061177FAF150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FmZ0fxiMHHxjQtFb8QjXYPygtnF2mpEfRM6ZNPhFCSBjAKHdpXsz_lLaM68HMirPnF6tek0wTC0UratIPPKKU3h7Zil9i5AwG3HoCzWuymhxw-SZQkd5NMPWCQOuGedN3_yPS5Iw1e_RO731SWUTLXogXADJx1LIEtPQlt0c7yEz95M1oUybTV4I8-8/w400-h300/F02346F3-41A1-4A0A-B5B4-061177FAF150.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> Just finished up my mounted officer command stands. Nothing special but I wanted something for my officers rather then the traditional rectangle bases. So AJ from the club came through with these really excellent oval type bases. I like them a lot!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgr6PulohF3QD2JR5WQzNoyAUsLxmsnma6BEe68kOzK0L3XH14yUY_BUprB_E5I3VsHx2p4oQvT5YK9ueRrmGEhWBM7NSUrHdGwLD16xiENNNseYOc_TKTaUptTgdYjHE-5_OGdyLiN1Ze9sSjZ2IcadYIMivu-bKqIUeh4ShTD9BcTBtfrEw4fPUTTuw/s4032/9A29B837-59F9-4B1A-A04F-F31C6085A22B_kindlephoto-1428627751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2165" data-original-width="4032" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgr6PulohF3QD2JR5WQzNoyAUsLxmsnma6BEe68kOzK0L3XH14yUY_BUprB_E5I3VsHx2p4oQvT5YK9ueRrmGEhWBM7NSUrHdGwLD16xiENNNseYOc_TKTaUptTgdYjHE-5_OGdyLiN1Ze9sSjZ2IcadYIMivu-bKqIUeh4ShTD9BcTBtfrEw4fPUTTuw/w400-h215/9A29B837-59F9-4B1A-A04F-F31C6085A22B_kindlephoto-1428627751.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0hZ1YxyP_hzl2J0HaRQWqiApnLWIS2FfpVgK6Wu72sw9gKmmV6L_6Iwk-hpYp2d7He6R-kLHPikP5FzRl3-ypIUsT2_chfmNgZHEC-nid0viiIE9IUMhGFE-pgl5UjgIw4uZ89GP1mgvF_oUoW9T7l0nTyUKi3aCWHCZK_uBmfxGvuzyTlAOT1k-ezs/s4032/A9EAE189-2AE6-4B43-A566-43F839485D33.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0hZ1YxyP_hzl2J0HaRQWqiApnLWIS2FfpVgK6Wu72sw9gKmmV6L_6Iwk-hpYp2d7He6R-kLHPikP5FzRl3-ypIUsT2_chfmNgZHEC-nid0viiIE9IUMhGFE-pgl5UjgIw4uZ89GP1mgvF_oUoW9T7l0nTyUKi3aCWHCZK_uBmfxGvuzyTlAOT1k-ezs/w400-h300/A9EAE189-2AE6-4B43-A566-43F839485D33.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> Brigade officers are mounted as single figures on a stand. Higher command division or wing commanders get two figures. Army commanders get a diorama type base.</p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-8550017644682984792023-11-01T21:57:00.002-04:002023-11-01T21:57:35.748-04:00One mans trash is another mans treasure<p><br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplrAqBV7aWuotnfgv_5ja0WDeop6ews3jPCkH2684dQ8ancQBd1gndKBk_1lXPtnIeDrt2mX3k1vQDfnAHV0F0nFyk-4tADapl2BKlp7XSQGiqWvFdw5oTqfcDWUNm1S-Im2reCEJy7_crcXBsXkeNLD45xmMLCMniOUsfaPzxKtL8m_CHVSa52Uc_2I/s4032/22D16220-3965-4DEF-8F2F-939C64EE7CCC_kindlephoto-1254151772.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplrAqBV7aWuotnfgv_5ja0WDeop6ews3jPCkH2684dQ8ancQBd1gndKBk_1lXPtnIeDrt2mX3k1vQDfnAHV0F0nFyk-4tADapl2BKlp7XSQGiqWvFdw5oTqfcDWUNm1S-Im2reCEJy7_crcXBsXkeNLD45xmMLCMniOUsfaPzxKtL8m_CHVSa52Uc_2I/w400-h300/22D16220-3965-4DEF-8F2F-939C64EE7CCC_kindlephoto-1254151772.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> At club game day one of the members was getting rid of some old terrain pieces. These were hills that were old and showing their age and he was getting rid of them. Free to who ever wanted them. Since I was getting tired of the books under the ground cloth I snatched them up. At home a little white glue and my static grass (which matches my ground cloth) and they were ready to go. A very nice addition to my table. Perhaps I will have to make some more......</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cF7T8cOaGL3dQud1ENPHfjfLYPMr5C7ngWXdtaVkusMPksWMGpo0ZMldz5DNRMQS4-yEErje6DYAPyJrkG9XyKI7jW8xcudSlEM5_d1-5oRs2jHfkBY6vTymb0qE22pE-n6kkpHW_HjLTlAHJV3XIzKyHHTuZ2-2jBda-0k1-2V8LWlc_RP4o_2Wolc/s2048/757E17BA-5A8B-44CD-B9C1-B2E4B6C2843E_kindlephoto-1254181749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cF7T8cOaGL3dQud1ENPHfjfLYPMr5C7ngWXdtaVkusMPksWMGpo0ZMldz5DNRMQS4-yEErje6DYAPyJrkG9XyKI7jW8xcudSlEM5_d1-5oRs2jHfkBY6vTymb0qE22pE-n6kkpHW_HjLTlAHJV3XIzKyHHTuZ2-2jBda-0k1-2V8LWlc_RP4o_2Wolc/w400-h300/757E17BA-5A8B-44CD-B9C1-B2E4B6C2843E_kindlephoto-1254181749.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXOgZGkN52rnqBrtvjSbemwya9Hr1rrkMuZWQEov6jK380bevwuM8fzsmCOFZokskZNH3XGAFpu4kGN6qDWT3NjZ_eLN5daGKvInz24GukzSrFz3hKpYA4Xkq23n7EV0560CamFVULp4VIVIfr3mwU0s37A82GCE4ZlFJyzHxBZ77F5XdIavMuATtK6A/s4032/D701812D-EB50-484C-9E0D-9793A195AD4C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXOgZGkN52rnqBrtvjSbemwya9Hr1rrkMuZWQEov6jK380bevwuM8fzsmCOFZokskZNH3XGAFpu4kGN6qDWT3NjZ_eLN5daGKvInz24GukzSrFz3hKpYA4Xkq23n7EV0560CamFVULp4VIVIfr3mwU0s37A82GCE4ZlFJyzHxBZ77F5XdIavMuATtK6A/w400-h300/D701812D-EB50-484C-9E0D-9793A195AD4C.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-85008814834492421182023-10-24T20:59:00.001-04:002023-10-24T20:59:54.501-04:00Battle of Fundy's Lane<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLNWZlUp297EgBFgfFEpJCw-WEIhyKMnWA5OUjvzU394MgwBRakhw00728S5xMtLTbt5dyyXvNN8RVKPkQ7u2YXkLQTouXGdF_hwlqdUqZbAD40mMUaAmAdbns6GSZwv_nTfoIl30GfOEA-vgSp50YG14S0x9HBDfL-S_eM4alk47kFy91Tw4bouIQaI/s4032/E3AD83BF-C5EC-46C8-8348-A38975E9D4ED.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLNWZlUp297EgBFgfFEpJCw-WEIhyKMnWA5OUjvzU394MgwBRakhw00728S5xMtLTbt5dyyXvNN8RVKPkQ7u2YXkLQTouXGdF_hwlqdUqZbAD40mMUaAmAdbns6GSZwv_nTfoIl30GfOEA-vgSp50YG14S0x9HBDfL-S_eM4alk47kFy91Tw4bouIQaI/w400-h300/E3AD83BF-C5EC-46C8-8348-A38975E9D4ED.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> As I have mentioned in the previous post my game at game day was a last minute addition. Dave, who had been working incredibly hard on his Seminole war game came down with Covid. Fortunately he and his wife Pam are doing much better. I quickly volunteered to put on a game in his place. </p><p> Having a short period of time to put something together I decided to do a War of 1812 game. Since I had been working on the Battle of Lundy's Lane that was what I would go with. I had the order of battle and troops ready, I had the terrain ready. But since I was still struggling with the night fighting I decided to ignore that part of the battle. I would play it out as a daylight action. Scott's Brigade would be exposed for one turn only in my game rather then the almost two hours in real life. Reinforcements would arrive by d6 roll; 1-3 = turn 2, 4-6 = turn 3 for Americans and 1-2 = turn 2, 3-4 = turn 3 and 5-6 = turn 4 for British. A medium size group of Native Warriors were historically near the field but did not take part in the fighting. I decided to let the British play roll for their possible arrival each turn; a 1 on a 10D let them join the fight. All of which was to make the game more playable and translate into a fun afternoon game. One member of the club, Allen Wright (AJ) said "So we are fighting the battle of Fundy's Lane;" and the name stuck! Rules used were "Mr Madison's War" from Fife and Drum miniatures and figures are 25mm from Knuckleduster miniatures. George and Warren took the Americans while AJ and I were the British/Canadians. Let the game begin!</p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYsf_6TleFGd-VrgTLDrQdY_Q8x1Ggkg9FJUQBYvZrYhxONcm2sTX9kJ2G-pLxIh8x5BcsuF8tpUDqk6Tz3I221Cf3ogLs996GDqNkUg7GX3vzU3SShU-occLvd_vBx-jF1WSrdlkR-H6Fmbj58EG2CB1AahdgbDT4rYJTBfHwL7H-rzZ4QuFfPAYEM8/s4032/A8D88F33-6330-4E47-9164-E8E61570C1A8.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYsf_6TleFGd-VrgTLDrQdY_Q8x1Ggkg9FJUQBYvZrYhxONcm2sTX9kJ2G-pLxIh8x5BcsuF8tpUDqk6Tz3I221Cf3ogLs996GDqNkUg7GX3vzU3SShU-occLvd_vBx-jF1WSrdlkR-H6Fmbj58EG2CB1AahdgbDT4rYJTBfHwL7H-rzZ4QuFfPAYEM8/w400-h300/A8D88F33-6330-4E47-9164-E8E61570C1A8.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>British/Canadian forces on the right and American forces on the left.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p> Our game starts with Pearson's and Morrison's British/Canadian brigades placed on the high ground along Fundy's lane. Winfield Scott's American Brigade is deployed along a narrow country road outside musket range but with artillery range of the British. Woods cover the British/Canadian left flank. Otherwise its open ground. In the upper right of the picture Captain John Norton is concerning with his Native Warriors to see if he can convince them to join the white mans fight.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoeULTvyTi5jxa5eBeG2uEXOwbiDq4JgIsobP_SZHaKpoeDWEDw-_22XRoVyy7PTTOj-3rM9U6M5vrCfFdcIloca7CucnlFACEiMspM3_tOpUieuYUof0kC2LdRZMjlURkvbm7_FaTPMeGUqkZS-SqjVbksNEiwj-C14dF8SBgvN2GJiwKyj2i8q3_rng/s4032/1359752A-CEC3-4C98-A2B5-693E682B08F9.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoeULTvyTi5jxa5eBeG2uEXOwbiDq4JgIsobP_SZHaKpoeDWEDw-_22XRoVyy7PTTOj-3rM9U6M5vrCfFdcIloca7CucnlFACEiMspM3_tOpUieuYUof0kC2LdRZMjlURkvbm7_FaTPMeGUqkZS-SqjVbksNEiwj-C14dF8SBgvN2GJiwKyj2i8q3_rng/w400-h300/1359752A-CEC3-4C98-A2B5-693E682B08F9.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Scott's Brigade deployed behind worm fence.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Scott's Brigade, deployed behind a worm fence consists of the 9th, 11th and 22nd US Infantry regiments in their famous gray jackets and Captain Towson's artillery. Unknown to the other side he has sent Major Jesup with his 25th US infantry regiment and Captain Ketchum's light infantry company to out flank the enemy line. They will emerge out of the woods on turn two. Each regiment is made up of six stands of four figures, and the light company is two stands of four figures on split stands so they can skirmish. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJv_QxV_GOms3VwK1z_gkyqX0JymlzQaJ0d5BY8mbjDk-jyrIRcyatMigXHamU_5WuCn72zjLyYMXmc7OXAIO8LgMNQ0mTkjM9BzdOsR9xjjUoFl_gxG1iaaaCrAHL8HuMe226NCh5lToVIfIMKNpHgCbsYNvpI2rHnlUTAf6B439jL3zdiIJFqE-3alE/s4032/F8D83AAE-3C89-491C-8F4D-8BDD9C7A6668.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJv_QxV_GOms3VwK1z_gkyqX0JymlzQaJ0d5BY8mbjDk-jyrIRcyatMigXHamU_5WuCn72zjLyYMXmc7OXAIO8LgMNQ0mTkjM9BzdOsR9xjjUoFl_gxG1iaaaCrAHL8HuMe226NCh5lToVIfIMKNpHgCbsYNvpI2rHnlUTAf6B439jL3zdiIJFqE-3alE/w400-h300/F8D83AAE-3C89-491C-8F4D-8BDD9C7A6668.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>British/Canadian position at start of game.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p> On Fundy's lane the Crown forces are made up of (from left to right); 19th Light Dragoons, Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada (IMUC) , 8th and 41st light companies, 1st Regiment of Foot, the Glengarry Light Infantry (GLI), and just off the ridge the Canadian 1st Militia Brigade. The 89th Regiment of Foot is in reserve. In the center is a battery of a heavy gun, a medium gun and a rocket battery. Reinforcements are expected to arrive on the road at the top of the picture. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYQnQ3B-a9vWb6tlIocJ8S_Vs0GlcrvPN68buv8qqJHQV6yn0duMpO_TJ-oT_QAwcAYvlLoPa36fatUhPCuEgiTASZEuR03chUQi0V5vxHWZ3fDoJZPx52mmODyqab3KcQUu2RQyCJsd7bgJWQgUHyoXeaoLpECFG1bfzFEJwYJ0RYKG0ZOKQgguZR9o/s4032/746F9F67-B605-4560-A104-35C01CA75F4E.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYQnQ3B-a9vWb6tlIocJ8S_Vs0GlcrvPN68buv8qqJHQV6yn0duMpO_TJ-oT_QAwcAYvlLoPa36fatUhPCuEgiTASZEuR03chUQi0V5vxHWZ3fDoJZPx52mmODyqab3KcQUu2RQyCJsd7bgJWQgUHyoXeaoLpECFG1bfzFEJwYJ0RYKG0ZOKQgguZR9o/w400-h300/746F9F67-B605-4560-A104-35C01CA75F4E.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> The game started with a surprisingly aggressive move on the part of the Americans. In the rules you roll to see who gets to either move first and fire second or move second and fire first. There are advantages and disadvantage to both and it makes each turn interesting. Warren, choosing to move first advanced the Americans towards the British/Canadian line! Obviously he was challenging the spirit of Scott! For the next couple moves he advanced boldly towards the guns. Which of course returned fire....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQTRnuDDDQSBi5VdIsJ1eIhiLuZnnXXsmmNogUEIJZHjB0LYuQ0yRrHO74eJJ6aG1VUvNcfQnZ3RgxUHCmHt4rnnO0kNADeqnehsvbL8tmN0Tw5cErOD6EU5RatNNyKBH8wGZ9fby8LMYHNqt6hHr0VjRZrXADCck9YCDZO8PKJfoB0zy0W-bxgONgGU/s4032/15EF6AA2-657D-40AF-9C63-583AF43366A3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQTRnuDDDQSBi5VdIsJ1eIhiLuZnnXXsmmNogUEIJZHjB0LYuQ0yRrHO74eJJ6aG1VUvNcfQnZ3RgxUHCmHt4rnnO0kNADeqnehsvbL8tmN0Tw5cErOD6EU5RatNNyKBH8wGZ9fby8LMYHNqt6hHr0VjRZrXADCck9YCDZO8PKJfoB0zy0W-bxgONgGU/w400-h300/15EF6AA2-657D-40AF-9C63-583AF43366A3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>On turn two not only did American reinforcements start to arrive along their side if the table but the 25th US Infantry and Ketchum's light company arrived on the flank of the British position. The UMUC and 19th LD turned to face the enemy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOTbjzQFUZ-aCYqHA0hvmtPI3Oc43LR0W8Jh99Gv1uA5sul6JJlUHIWtm2qt60C-yWuCX_FDKHEhX5oPqx9EyDS8s4lt4bFOzeYfh3Z6TZyOx8JY56KqwGLIRIaiGb7okbjsmbEis1rh5IVuQQsimhz5MrdHVliAEvV8EJhEEVZLotjrIm86rLbxqvzQ/s4032/D3D39FE1-74DF-4617-96EB-A182B6EBE78D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOTbjzQFUZ-aCYqHA0hvmtPI3Oc43LR0W8Jh99Gv1uA5sul6JJlUHIWtm2qt60C-yWuCX_FDKHEhX5oPqx9EyDS8s4lt4bFOzeYfh3Z6TZyOx8JY56KqwGLIRIaiGb7okbjsmbEis1rh5IVuQQsimhz5MrdHVliAEvV8EJhEEVZLotjrIm86rLbxqvzQ/w400-h300/D3D39FE1-74DF-4617-96EB-A182B6EBE78D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnFPwvwKZVtjHgAlLW4Xfy2TjrUSeSlfJdGFw_44Lq1acfOVfg_xT5D5uYOY5P483rDpIhkVUqCsmLKWEhlM4tnixTqJmHUIpO4Rhrn4VPLRZ4l1faz6Fw7mEAn9p2qaylJMCIgGWvrLIveMLbczdnjGsi5BaafAkZdOdxyQjWjbMQn-n1PwTscEr_bk/s4032/EE5F12EA-0BDB-47EC-94C0-ACD993C4C91F.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnFPwvwKZVtjHgAlLW4Xfy2TjrUSeSlfJdGFw_44Lq1acfOVfg_xT5D5uYOY5P483rDpIhkVUqCsmLKWEhlM4tnixTqJmHUIpO4Rhrn4VPLRZ4l1faz6Fw7mEAn9p2qaylJMCIgGWvrLIveMLbczdnjGsi5BaafAkZdOdxyQjWjbMQn-n1PwTscEr_bk/w400-h300/EE5F12EA-0BDB-47EC-94C0-ACD993C4C91F.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>And the American infantry continued their advance as the Royal Artillery continued hitting them with long range fire. The British cheered when AJ rolled seven dice for possible hits and all seven dice scored a hit each!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNSZEmjBviUYh-043_az6RUBD927nWlxiy8IMhY7joJ8HUhQn3m9j0KVyJLHo_tST96RXEDnO9-D1WDZSydHpUImU6tEmr2ieQp2a2j5GFONvpeKDTMY7556Z6MTcao1dBtNWRHP4pUkwF87ZwEXVHT5DrVoeTbV1-9A_4aZXFgryU69QfHUmjIhpGN8/s4032/930B4AF9-48D0-4FE3-B8EC-7F86BA4D4CE8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNSZEmjBviUYh-043_az6RUBD927nWlxiy8IMhY7joJ8HUhQn3m9j0KVyJLHo_tST96RXEDnO9-D1WDZSydHpUImU6tEmr2ieQp2a2j5GFONvpeKDTMY7556Z6MTcao1dBtNWRHP4pUkwF87ZwEXVHT5DrVoeTbV1-9A_4aZXFgryU69QfHUmjIhpGN8/w400-h300/930B4AF9-48D0-4FE3-B8EC-7F86BA4D4CE8.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3j-MCNt-aZxqIKVVKvP1nLbuLO8grBWfqdgsCSyqVXxN-nCPT1NAyejPuAF9OTW3IEtKDfDUtewxj2sNncHrk9LvjKqXrNT0VQ6YvT_iMRv_Iq3xnAkFDwQUnTPF2yI8RmkJR0RO1Wia_oSk5PTlZK6q2M9_rk1ynMKXeF9EAzKV8VJy3JDPGG-8vGXM/s4032/F255DFE8-1213-4136-A897-31C9B1206F86.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3j-MCNt-aZxqIKVVKvP1nLbuLO8grBWfqdgsCSyqVXxN-nCPT1NAyejPuAF9OTW3IEtKDfDUtewxj2sNncHrk9LvjKqXrNT0VQ6YvT_iMRv_Iq3xnAkFDwQUnTPF2yI8RmkJR0RO1Wia_oSk5PTlZK6q2M9_rk1ynMKXeF9EAzKV8VJy3JDPGG-8vGXM/w400-h300/F255DFE8-1213-4136-A897-31C9B1206F86.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> Due to casualties the 9th and 22nd US Infantry fell back shaken, and later routed off the table. The 11th continued and charged the 89th Regiment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvEBRDj4sNtl8X8bD2p4KsoRiA5TtiFvkUBqxfrArKQK-LQRyt9eA0djDhMrAP-lXrNByIW3VFmFNxNI-PeHyK8srjOjiBLPFBhrnYGNxzdabSp3zHp8y26-K4q42xrxbw1cWx1jBseuHd2DpztMbwjU6A0K-g8SwFcErtjNLBQRsuzbsDmCrLc30nBE/s4032/E4B03A8B-15F8-425B-ADD3-14166BA1D0DD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvEBRDj4sNtl8X8bD2p4KsoRiA5TtiFvkUBqxfrArKQK-LQRyt9eA0djDhMrAP-lXrNByIW3VFmFNxNI-PeHyK8srjOjiBLPFBhrnYGNxzdabSp3zHp8y26-K4q42xrxbw1cWx1jBseuHd2DpztMbwjU6A0K-g8SwFcErtjNLBQRsuzbsDmCrLc30nBE/w400-h300/E4B03A8B-15F8-425B-ADD3-14166BA1D0DD.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvTmm9faHPh9NyZBhn_6weD8RXQEVXLxULalEkdoMw0HBek6r3VvPresJRCDSEcD9mA2U8ZewmU8UxSWuSB4ccK_7TA10s_YOjAbCn5Cfg3yoCq1zXm0Nkals4-e6BAoZH5CYXHnuP-7l1ybK8IPYF0TIGEKGCnwAIUMwyB_w7ot5FT1UgeKW5c0C074/s4032/187F89A2-ECAB-4C11-A33B-7667E561D952.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvTmm9faHPh9NyZBhn_6weD8RXQEVXLxULalEkdoMw0HBek6r3VvPresJRCDSEcD9mA2U8ZewmU8UxSWuSB4ccK_7TA10s_YOjAbCn5Cfg3yoCq1zXm0Nkals4-e6BAoZH5CYXHnuP-7l1ybK8IPYF0TIGEKGCnwAIUMwyB_w7ot5FT1UgeKW5c0C074/w400-h300/187F89A2-ECAB-4C11-A33B-7667E561D952.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> The 25th US and IMUC engaged in a close range musket duel; the 19th LD charged the light infantry who calmly stood their ground and shot the cavalry to pieces. The poor 41st/8th light companies tried to charge Towson's gun but misjudged the distance and failed to connect. The gunners blasted them with canister and sent the survivor running for cover.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfLkKzJFPfLFFOxQj9DX8NqzakXMdoHLiYMdTRxSP2gEP3NLhjmA7eqtqkEqIWM0a-igV216TWamXK-5pF1Vx9xxQoNrJ710AhzBgu2yhTUxWNa83voJ-nxmZhiXk6CO1tAuppT8Z7pd07k0GJij9524Mi9_HllLkBZloVAdx1rLExzLm_5Dx11VHNGg/s4032/9FEEF938-DEAC-423B-BDB4-C4BB441726D2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfLkKzJFPfLFFOxQj9DX8NqzakXMdoHLiYMdTRxSP2gEP3NLhjmA7eqtqkEqIWM0a-igV216TWamXK-5pF1Vx9xxQoNrJ710AhzBgu2yhTUxWNa83voJ-nxmZhiXk6CO1tAuppT8Z7pd07k0GJij9524Mi9_HllLkBZloVAdx1rLExzLm_5Dx11VHNGg/w400-h300/9FEEF938-DEAC-423B-BDB4-C4BB441726D2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> In the close combat on the hill the 22nd US was driven back by the 89th. At this same time Captain Norton convinced his braves to enter the fight. They raced forward and fired at the 22nd US as they were attempting to rally. This sent them routing off the board.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7U-MPzcGRl0W1BX4fruNBtReyxoGeXmZ-qJSMQ2QtW4OFYjni22AbeSmDD1YIFmfxImkI3uXdU0au5huuNbPd2AR7p9d3681qJ4XpQCglPIy1-0GIYfwWnvIgXGoQncjY3Mtc5nuLpcOugQZ6oSznBkVc0mU8yJt91VpvnNAt9b7TALkgoesUrAAS5k/s4032/65AAF993-1A84-4C69-B8CF-D231ECA85006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7U-MPzcGRl0W1BX4fruNBtReyxoGeXmZ-qJSMQ2QtW4OFYjni22AbeSmDD1YIFmfxImkI3uXdU0au5huuNbPd2AR7p9d3681qJ4XpQCglPIy1-0GIYfwWnvIgXGoQncjY3Mtc5nuLpcOugQZ6oSznBkVc0mU8yJt91VpvnNAt9b7TALkgoesUrAAS5k/w400-h300/65AAF993-1A84-4C69-B8CF-D231ECA85006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCycx_E3xsi0jC6OCZB8XNSXjiTgtMRODH3jGtHatjzyOLq6lB8qzXxEsTNNp1NtUVTevvpQiSxc8HMkxd-zN2m8EEt9MzP4QQVBZp1Ly86qWZFcvWAdDK9fC_hcqq9uog_ffso-XkL6kxqi0ORxxqUBDBR5ZIaCiTYobWetTPo2q7-zvQQWXqmXLnuC8/s4032/480C566B-4C5F-496F-AD41-A89FF025A390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCycx_E3xsi0jC6OCZB8XNSXjiTgtMRODH3jGtHatjzyOLq6lB8qzXxEsTNNp1NtUVTevvpQiSxc8HMkxd-zN2m8EEt9MzP4QQVBZp1Ly86qWZFcvWAdDK9fC_hcqq9uog_ffso-XkL6kxqi0ORxxqUBDBR5ZIaCiTYobWetTPo2q7-zvQQWXqmXLnuC8/w400-h300/480C566B-4C5F-496F-AD41-A89FF025A390.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> But on the flank the 25th US charged forward and routed the IMUC. The GLI attempted to plug the gap but they too were driven back. Things looked grim on the flank. Now, if the Americans could just feed in additional troops perhaps they could break the British line.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Ym0SVBHK64aVILTEphT9HbKmflBQGgKqSZajeVbo9KDUIWOBg0MPA0njGXhNdCLgx2SgxdYLr6_yqnEJBU15mj_SSvilVctuhWk_rUcwIUSgyiw9bga-0FnZw_SFrOL1n05aluNI2mEfa_gW3fsbhtZo6Us96JgzbhASbF-6m9wdvM-mpZnqIRJcuvg/s4032/DFBCAAA7-D9A7-486F-A632-C14C3EA94845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Ym0SVBHK64aVILTEphT9HbKmflBQGgKqSZajeVbo9KDUIWOBg0MPA0njGXhNdCLgx2SgxdYLr6_yqnEJBU15mj_SSvilVctuhWk_rUcwIUSgyiw9bga-0FnZw_SFrOL1n05aluNI2mEfa_gW3fsbhtZo6Us96JgzbhASbF-6m9wdvM-mpZnqIRJcuvg/w400-h300/DFBCAAA7-D9A7-486F-A632-C14C3EA94845.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> In the race to feed reinforcements it was the British who won. They additional British regiments finely arrived. Colonel Hercules Scott (isn't that a great name for an officer!) Arrived with the 1st, 8th and 103rd regiments, the flank companies of the 104th, the 2nd Militia Brigade and an additional battery. One Regiment was hurried along the ridge to support the 89th and artillery while the rest marched to flank the Americans.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT_4GnZBXZXfm5l-M58dFqG8SX5o6yVd_NHt0JFnMuYGh-rMqvVDwbAader9Tcv9r2kryv2M-nM-dqyE_bSxvUBzB_UCdRqORmSlBc5tBa7C9JwWpLlLJD8eayFCNUbVJwjJi4Q5AeLgsrJNlAz5kyOmWShb0f2cYdn8PxnCnzesV1aoSXLjXOGosvKA/s200/20231021_120346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="150" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT_4GnZBXZXfm5l-M58dFqG8SX5o6yVd_NHt0JFnMuYGh-rMqvVDwbAader9Tcv9r2kryv2M-nM-dqyE_bSxvUBzB_UCdRqORmSlBc5tBa7C9JwWpLlLJD8eayFCNUbVJwjJi4Q5AeLgsrJNlAz5kyOmWShb0f2cYdn8PxnCnzesV1aoSXLjXOGosvKA/w300-h400/20231021_120346.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9REj6A1KucOg9pqjvdvFjVXt3KW7vQrx6JiFSHWhl4ufabxiNmFOCzQqnN2FAJUlKjZv8hzE9yhzsJqAy_aWytwDcvXsnmBXfH_7l-nQNDOCk4XX64xxyO-0QHdCPI52fDTF8Ot8yLZ_-aYEciQgQGe5MaeL5h8AFxUAx2nB4o62e-NSroLei9G86ixY/s4032/574CC781-8B54-4495-AA9E-116B9CFBCBB1_kindlephoto-929030666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="4032" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9REj6A1KucOg9pqjvdvFjVXt3KW7vQrx6JiFSHWhl4ufabxiNmFOCzQqnN2FAJUlKjZv8hzE9yhzsJqAy_aWytwDcvXsnmBXfH_7l-nQNDOCk4XX64xxyO-0QHdCPI52fDTF8Ot8yLZ_-aYEciQgQGe5MaeL5h8AFxUAx2nB4o62e-NSroLei9G86ixY/w400-h174/574CC781-8B54-4495-AA9E-116B9CFBCBB1_kindlephoto-929030666.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMaISvJOfb2Y5X71sFEWXVQJj8mqmgGZTK2eNW0AuzmAqUdMC6hbaxAhUWrKQpWLYzAh5CNT-e2DQMuMm8memu0w2AzXaZJ4a_8JeiY8s_0ZLfZCjXq4dpTwjX3uCRYYHsWPL8IRUIq0Q80MEc2ofJUZaSSeQGZ3074UCxE2QjTT2iaAgXx-A5GsDriI/s4032/4E0D2788-00BB-4A95-AD0B-2EB960B93296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMaISvJOfb2Y5X71sFEWXVQJj8mqmgGZTK2eNW0AuzmAqUdMC6hbaxAhUWrKQpWLYzAh5CNT-e2DQMuMm8memu0w2AzXaZJ4a_8JeiY8s_0ZLfZCjXq4dpTwjX3uCRYYHsWPL8IRUIq0Q80MEc2ofJUZaSSeQGZ3074UCxE2QjTT2iaAgXx-A5GsDriI/w400-h300/4E0D2788-00BB-4A95-AD0B-2EB960B93296.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> Although the 2nd Brigade (1st, 21st and 23rd US infantry and two batteries) and 3rd Brigade (Pennsylvania volunteers, New York volunteers and Canadian volunteers) had marched into the table they were experiencing traffic control problems. Attempting to sort out the infantry became a problem as Norton's warriors harassed them and caused all types of mischief!</p><p><br /></p><p>Because of this, the American side threw in the towel and conceded the game. It was felt they could not rally and reorganize the regiments before being hit by the advancing red coats.</p><p><br /></p><p> I feel this was a fun scenario and one that will be played again. The various reinforcements helped swing the game first one way then the other. The early advance by Scott's brigade was bold and threw the brutish side off there game first a couple turns. That and the out flanking by Jesup's regiment. Unfortunately due to traffic issues they could not feed more troops forward. I think I will look into that to see what I can do to fix it.</p><p> On the British/Canadian side they played a conservative game and did well. All agreed the not knowing if the warriors would join the fight and the rolling for when reinforcements could arrive added suspence. All agreed the rules worked well and provided a easy to learn and fun game. </p><p><br /></p><p> Thank you to AJ, George and especially Warren for playing g in the game and making it such a fun experience.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326103304951020757.post-47009500681114343552023-10-22T22:59:00.002-04:002023-10-22T22:59:46.727-04:00Club game day <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ufNNzQSk3XL0nWoO8a4l1WlO9pyhrFR325dvcAaSUb4HrUSuIEgX88VC6blnHCtvQrEfFRLdw90cJ3y4E_aqqekq2GpXRMZCH9j2I4MXG5hI9YzGk4a6mMLJ-vGtCDm4nuO3kQV87ZddPl4b_ymYb_tP0pRIut765ze6g87NJZkVUDYaLtc81K-NPq4/s4032/304DDDD0-C788-40DA-955D-545F9C18F13B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ufNNzQSk3XL0nWoO8a4l1WlO9pyhrFR325dvcAaSUb4HrUSuIEgX88VC6blnHCtvQrEfFRLdw90cJ3y4E_aqqekq2GpXRMZCH9j2I4MXG5hI9YzGk4a6mMLJ-vGtCDm4nuO3kQV87ZddPl4b_ymYb_tP0pRIut765ze6g87NJZkVUDYaLtc81K-NPq4/w400-h300/304DDDD0-C788-40DA-955D-545F9C18F13B.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> On Saturday we held our monthly club meeting. While most game nights are held once a month on a Friday night in October we hold a game day . thus gives us the opportunity to play games in the morning, take a lunch break then play more games in the afternoon. Sometimes one very large multi player game is held. What did we play this year?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlOA5BF5g4BYMNMjEuaJkZqpDCeSsyg6SFXFgJhdaHy5G5qADi8jsna66n3e1ilJKjPBd6i5JfNNd8JmUL1zY-3K5hod98sqZoQ_vf4ShyVlLTC4BE0NaalxcowoG4EIDvWu_7PJbyo48tk-ic8HXVx6NJJBrPeqzOAhwDM1ZCQFaZfL15u0yBcF_lig/s4032/E844FA0E-75AE-445F-ABA0-C6342A5B4FF8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlOA5BF5g4BYMNMjEuaJkZqpDCeSsyg6SFXFgJhdaHy5G5qADi8jsna66n3e1ilJKjPBd6i5JfNNd8JmUL1zY-3K5hod98sqZoQ_vf4ShyVlLTC4BE0NaalxcowoG4EIDvWu_7PJbyo48tk-ic8HXVx6NJJBrPeqzOAhwDM1ZCQFaZfL15u0yBcF_lig/w400-h300/E844FA0E-75AE-445F-ABA0-C6342A5B4FF8.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUme333lKETdDjwp_dbqox1KmqWmoxvZ637yLm23jhdqibeyUZS8ea8edB4Hqp3F3aSXuKmoW3PTtcIUKgkXkwyByKVBHt2g2Ru58J2-9NdTsPFUkiM6s9jWAIP01pT8xBiRZYcsdH6TKXJsM1tQcd6h20DUMFB6pamZWlcctergWIO4CoW8OR8M-B0gQ/s4032/B3758D0E-37F3-450D-9456-E562002DB390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUme333lKETdDjwp_dbqox1KmqWmoxvZ637yLm23jhdqibeyUZS8ea8edB4Hqp3F3aSXuKmoW3PTtcIUKgkXkwyByKVBHt2g2Ru58J2-9NdTsPFUkiM6s9jWAIP01pT8xBiRZYcsdH6TKXJsM1tQcd6h20DUMFB6pamZWlcctergWIO4CoW8OR8M-B0gQ/w300-h400/B3758D0E-37F3-450D-9456-E562002DB390.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr71gyD75QNQOHc8hRIUn28HM3ftcZb0-iYvB1lQXNtgDdk3Ps3iHWfKEAB0macPWKVhOouVB2mpsW8td8xxbekseWUJfZDTMcnRLr-28AFlzr3kIACHyGaCD-ZbJRZacusAuLgO_OvGlKV7jKYueRzjtYicL4Y7VPpk9ypmH5DQW7jswzQfFNeKxywiM/s4032/ADD3CA1E-E943-4602-B324-73D30AB68280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr71gyD75QNQOHc8hRIUn28HM3ftcZb0-iYvB1lQXNtgDdk3Ps3iHWfKEAB0macPWKVhOouVB2mpsW8td8xxbekseWUJfZDTMcnRLr-28AFlzr3kIACHyGaCD-ZbJRZacusAuLgO_OvGlKV7jKYueRzjtYicL4Y7VPpk9ypmH5DQW7jswzQfFNeKxywiM/w400-h300/ADD3CA1E-E943-4602-B324-73D30AB68280.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> Ed, from Ed M's War game Meanderings blog put on his excellent Jousting game. This is not your usual miniature game. There are gigantic figures, excellent graphics and very, very clever rules. It is really outstanding and I have never seen anything like it. I know Ed will be doing a write up so I will leave it to him to better describe the game. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyy-Cv7HID-HyUIK8NcEJ0RsSp2r6f8pbV5m2M7w0Iarsx94yoeFsYcFNBl8TQroGpgKip6IAgD97UXD0XCtE2gnfNOIv5_dOqNnl7J_ErxGv5j4mA6Sx0YxQ84bW9kft_HB0eGzhAeA60uCwFSZeVEhdgHl29sAzS-_nwle5q1dpkhGV1qHNjjZUgXI/s4032/D054A0FD-900E-4515-A8C4-E465C321C8A5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyy-Cv7HID-HyUIK8NcEJ0RsSp2r6f8pbV5m2M7w0Iarsx94yoeFsYcFNBl8TQroGpgKip6IAgD97UXD0XCtE2gnfNOIv5_dOqNnl7J_ErxGv5j4mA6Sx0YxQ84bW9kft_HB0eGzhAeA60uCwFSZeVEhdgHl29sAzS-_nwle5q1dpkhGV1qHNjjZUgXI/w400-h300/D054A0FD-900E-4515-A8C4-E465C321C8A5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> Mike Bailey put on his 28mm Pirate vs Royal Navy sail ships game. Rules used were "Blue Waters, Bloody Pirates.". Again a beautiful looking game and great fun. The players in it sounded like they were having a great time. Mike does a lot if sailing ship games and they are always fun.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjPr_-AC1f80V1iTpKe1NKNab-C0K9Qv6pmoP8IHyPh6QQSr0n0hJ9ca6Pl7Oym1QUuQlE82OM3CmQwc0wgBZQGkIxbEAWlWFC8Kh9329xHKYffT4be12w9rTJKrDba8oxuAVCmEK325jp-mjuZvv22Q43ayfMQOh8447ThMXKU3SXL5gQeanWeu9Cdc/s4032/E3AD83BF-C5EC-46C8-8348-A38975E9D4ED.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjPr_-AC1f80V1iTpKe1NKNab-C0K9Qv6pmoP8IHyPh6QQSr0n0hJ9ca6Pl7Oym1QUuQlE82OM3CmQwc0wgBZQGkIxbEAWlWFC8Kh9329xHKYffT4be12w9rTJKrDba8oxuAVCmEK325jp-mjuZvv22Q43ayfMQOh8447ThMXKU3SXL5gQeanWeu9Cdc/w400-h300/E3AD83BF-C5EC-46C8-8348-A38975E9D4ED.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ERHrkCOLplVvXIZqXFhLT2Zz6Hs0FmRMvGCCP10cCza_4q7i-jjyzLQS2jUn98XW2WU-5AVL38OhYv-xC99FxlBdL297HQMRFSrAlO0Sr6XX5PHPQEU0nUPOwifyjOkEIOSQ43n9tq0OlW-cTCa8qdEMhzTOz-jH1YhvWjKO5gyI4hxhGtoQyxKeSlg/s4032/15EF6AA2-657D-40AF-9C63-583AF43366A3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ERHrkCOLplVvXIZqXFhLT2Zz6Hs0FmRMvGCCP10cCza_4q7i-jjyzLQS2jUn98XW2WU-5AVL38OhYv-xC99FxlBdL297HQMRFSrAlO0Sr6XX5PHPQEU0nUPOwifyjOkEIOSQ43n9tq0OlW-cTCa8qdEMhzTOz-jH1YhvWjKO5gyI4hxhGtoQyxKeSlg/w400-h300/15EF6AA2-657D-40AF-9C63-583AF43366A3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> Lastly, I put in a War of 1812 battle. It was based on Lundy's Lane with the topography and order of battle the same. I changed some parts to make a better game. Scott's Brigade did not have to stand under artillery fire for two hours, and the battle occurred during daylight so we didn't have to worry about night time rules and those complications. Because of this one if the players AJ said we must be fighting the Battle of Fundy's Lane. I like that and so that us what I will call it. Next post a mire detailed account if the battle.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Old Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.com6