tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39259177904664413122024-03-18T17:05:55.599+00:00wargame amateurwargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.comBlogger523125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-10236535253992989622024-03-02T15:52:00.000+00:002024-03-02T15:52:18.451+00:00Catlow's Worth; A Kelhamshire Scenario for Pike and Shotte<p>The third installment of the mini campaign to raise the siege of Edgerton House is set at Catlow's Worth. A 'worth' is an old Kelhamshire word for an enclosure; and the enclosures owned by Richard Catlow figure prominently in the action which follows.</p><p>Following Sir Victor's failed attempt to raise the siege of Edgerton House, he was falling back to a more secure area. However, Lord Melchett was not willing to let his old adversary 'off the hook', and was prosecuting a vigorous pursuit.</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/AVvXsEhIppMvGQxeeUGm1Q6GEdJWF2y5pNiANw9jrprOJfvqx_rh_3ni_EYSsnJS_2eD_WjqRGJxt68NATJfI2RQiAUukiLXfPdFAjKrGPMGE2Lqg-FKLXAt4nVS97a0_7e4ARcwEvZIFt1M9WzAs2o2AU3lsSroMTDgI6iF3Q3FBOEZV2vlgij1K0bNpbh_9l4/s5184/P1040027.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIppMvGQxeeUGm1Q6GEdJWF2y5pNiANw9jrprOJfvqx_rh_3ni_EYSsnJS_2eD_WjqRGJxt68NATJfI2RQiAUukiLXfPdFAjKrGPMGE2Lqg-FKLXAt4nVS97a0_7e4ARcwEvZIFt1M9WzAs2o2AU3lsSroMTDgI6iF3Q3FBOEZV2vlgij1K0bNpbh_9l4/s320/P1040027.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View along the battlefield, the Parliamentary army will<br /> take up a position on the right of the picture</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/AVvXsEhPqVlk1EyXxEKub-5l5z3S4o3b3WR_HLMu-K-13dqKPKTgOA2fAmvFWayVtov6BQzBAhFjHg3YudrgL-zylWLcAlPUzTEMaOgREe3j4t49ztCtgs1xHLB8TvXdAAzUq_wy1MHgWovYK12rqjRmnLgZ0MGT2sKDhIGXs756o6r5eyocWAc9Pdc1hG_aXkM/s5184/P1040028.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqVlk1EyXxEKub-5l5z3S4o3b3WR_HLMu-K-13dqKPKTgOA2fAmvFWayVtov6BQzBAhFjHg3YudrgL-zylWLcAlPUzTEMaOgREe3j4t49ztCtgs1xHLB8TvXdAAzUq_wy1MHgWovYK12rqjRmnLgZ0MGT2sKDhIGXs756o6r5eyocWAc9Pdc1hG_aXkM/s320/P1040028.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the Royalist start line</td></tr></tbody></table>Sir Victor has 4 units of foot, 4 of horse, a unit of dragoons and a light gun. Sir Victor has ordered Colonel Robinson to deploy the cavalry on the right of the line and Colonel Wanless to occupy the fields (Catlow's Worth) and cover the road . The dragoons were ordered to the left to cover that flank. <div><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/AVvXsEgi1_u1gy958ZIgmPACEUL1j_2IoRBfv1gFpYB99lCbI6o7HPwhubcZS2m8Ts2tYueFCAX1QTx5jSIJK3JF9iAFgvS12CEk-It6C_KRIURVMM9ILg_QFmh9MYV38sNr16qLuFdc6llbuEky_NesVa1k6ZG-a3VbQlteEB0zdt7MVY_wXIoIZPlMTxOaswU/s5184/P1040029.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1_u1gy958ZIgmPACEUL1j_2IoRBfv1gFpYB99lCbI6o7HPwhubcZS2m8Ts2tYueFCAX1QTx5jSIJK3JF9iAFgvS12CEk-It6C_KRIURVMM9ILg_QFmh9MYV38sNr16qLuFdc6llbuEky_NesVa1k6ZG-a3VbQlteEB0zdt7MVY_wXIoIZPlMTxOaswU/s320/P1040029.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robinson's cavalry<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCglvVCRkyfBD5_z1z6YDgl1vsaEHtePbPHRQ4eAZLi7fMgBhnxb8i-ubLSsecScoLNqUpdhwQLwAnAaFTl5tJOmB6-sFThEVr2XVjrXLNyMTKk_3SPIsvhQOKNxl4NFDHjzQlxAqyvn68XLrNLmGt7azVdwIQlSxKHt8AM-TvOtJhqpIzLfwKy7hJKA/s5184/P1040030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><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;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCglvVCRkyfBD5_z1z6YDgl1vsaEHtePbPHRQ4eAZLi7fMgBhnxb8i-ubLSsecScoLNqUpdhwQLwAnAaFTl5tJOmB6-sFThEVr2XVjrXLNyMTKk_3SPIsvhQOKNxl4NFDHjzQlxAqyvn68XLrNLmGt7azVdwIQlSxKHt8AM-TvOtJhqpIzLfwKy7hJKA/s320/P1040030.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bentham and Ireby's regiments still moving towards their positions</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEit7JMChgeokKncMpAVaRn_EX4NJ0MVN26tfrDta3f6vyVbP0yS-Vsq_kVuKJSb9ncyGaT7GqPs9PNyiyMHuNdemDLewbjZHbaXwQ7JTTGtMKiMcv-nYiDxwRa-YAF2pDUp8GKM1_Ydk1PbAvGi1qPMopJ7h7PdYM6lU3o89y5wzrM4ideYkiTVTIBQ870/s5184/P1040031.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7JMChgeokKncMpAVaRn_EX4NJ0MVN26tfrDta3f6vyVbP0yS-Vsq_kVuKJSb9ncyGaT7GqPs9PNyiyMHuNdemDLewbjZHbaXwQ7JTTGtMKiMcv-nYiDxwRa-YAF2pDUp8GKM1_Ydk1PbAvGi1qPMopJ7h7PdYM6lU3o89y5wzrM4ideYkiTVTIBQ870/s320/P1040031.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mytton , Leck (blue flag) and the artillery moving into position</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEjY_hG8LP5w-_5667Ulg66nX_6Qz7_Ibcxmhe98rsvI6cW2UuIb_JM9C2z8nYBWfkL9bisV3GhVIh6mbzbSojaQEFdpMNxLKG1q20BNCLuZFkN2dXskyhUWxmkOTFQncclDefYHJsSKI7SeBGFKSLwe8zT5u8Z9SlBg0OlUr0P18RoRzVc4V5ebqlatD9U/s5184/P1040032.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_hG8LP5w-_5667Ulg66nX_6Qz7_Ibcxmhe98rsvI6cW2UuIb_JM9C2z8nYBWfkL9bisV3GhVIh6mbzbSojaQEFdpMNxLKG1q20BNCLuZFkN2dXskyhUWxmkOTFQncclDefYHJsSKI7SeBGFKSLwe8zT5u8Z9SlBg0OlUr0P18RoRzVc4V5ebqlatD9U/s320/P1040032.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parliamentary dragoons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> In addition to his Lifeguard. Lord Melchett has 4 units of cavalry and a unit of dragoons with Sir Royston a Dammes, 3 regiments of foot and a unit of commanded shot and lagging some way behind, two medium guns.<br />Lord Melchett deployed his cavalry on the left with the foot on the right together with Lord Melchett and his Lifeguard. Sir Royston wasted no time in sending the dragoons forward to occupy the woods by the road junction and bring the leading Parliamentarian cavalry unit under fire. Once the dragoons had begun to move into the trees he sent his largest unit, Ashton's, forward . He also sent Bracewell's regiment towards the left to pin the Parliamentarian cavalry positioned behind the stream. De Lisle's and Catlow's regiments were held in reserve. Meanwhile, Nicholls had ordered the commanded shot forward into the woods near the enclosures and Clifton and Bradshaw's regiments to advance between the woods and the road. Lord Melchett moved to the right with his Lifeguard and Smethurst's regiment.<br /><p><br /></p></div><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/AVvXsEiOMh13N3NloHHWCqQ3dV-jGMd4p2-ecNucAPS_GVJkmMqViujwIJ7u_bMHMsnkhOcA9-JU5orvUiYwGva8svxN7Fwm9GlfqOXqjU3tJIeNq5M_dt0FGXqWZuTGiXb3M8wST488QjIkuA4lDRxwLFJxe8i3b2TT3TlxXmFDDnTtx7Qp1AjpswYPHFKAy84/s5184/P1040033.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMh13N3NloHHWCqQ3dV-jGMd4p2-ecNucAPS_GVJkmMqViujwIJ7u_bMHMsnkhOcA9-JU5orvUiYwGva8svxN7Fwm9GlfqOXqjU3tJIeNq5M_dt0FGXqWZuTGiXb3M8wST488QjIkuA4lDRxwLFJxe8i3b2TT3TlxXmFDDnTtx7Qp1AjpswYPHFKAy84/s320/P1040033.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royalist cavalry and dragoons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEi4hFMDgtxpUu1uUmZPrhe7lB0f47Pd8VT3mXdDk6SbH03PFLBD7a07cajrKD5q8aTIbbv38SlXJl8dt4crEjLhPtMNJZ1GKKhYr-xnrfSASMqjLp1SBJqDpDyYj3Go2zvG22T-a6NVODg9S84fiFY4hFvZGMHQMaNtxWrdxDeX031A-seHYQYXwIEv4zk/s5184/P1040035.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hFMDgtxpUu1uUmZPrhe7lB0f47Pd8VT3mXdDk6SbH03PFLBD7a07cajrKD5q8aTIbbv38SlXJl8dt4crEjLhPtMNJZ1GKKhYr-xnrfSASMqjLp1SBJqDpDyYj3Go2zvG22T-a6NVODg9S84fiFY4hFvZGMHQMaNtxWrdxDeX031A-seHYQYXwIEv4zk/s320/P1040035.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royalist foot with Lord Melchett and his Lifeguard</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The action began with a clash between the regiments of Ashton and Thursby. A protracted melee resulted in both units having to withdraw to reform and recover. However, Sir Royston had the advantage of having units available to exploit the situation, while Robinson's other regiments were on the other side of the stream and risked disorder crossing it to engage the enemy. <div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgcaUPZvPEKLTCrGtNmnU8jzo0hDvxFjtHnWCHFX0vLF4PvVNrO3eXjlrTNDt-VjtK-zPScONm71oDRTniyf5OFf532T8sNOT2uaSz2Wk8vyUoviyLnZIr01GwpNezlZl5LtKXhilKjt671fMAf34N6_-TGskGzjvSsNY9nUmhfYs3AkitF-AS0YXaE1Vk/s5184/P1040036.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcaUPZvPEKLTCrGtNmnU8jzo0hDvxFjtHnWCHFX0vLF4PvVNrO3eXjlrTNDt-VjtK-zPScONm71oDRTniyf5OFf532T8sNOT2uaSz2Wk8vyUoviyLnZIr01GwpNezlZl5LtKXhilKjt671fMAf34N6_-TGskGzjvSsNY9nUmhfYs3AkitF-AS0YXaE1Vk/s320/P1040036.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thursby's and Ashton's regiments clash</td></tr></tbody></table>Sir Royston ordered De Lisle's regiment forward and they crashed into Thursby's regiment while they were still recovering. It was all over in the blink of an eye and Thursby's were soon routing back along the road. Sir Victor galloped over to try and stem the rout, but was swept from the field in the maelstrom of horses and riders.<br /><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEjH-vvVR_PYfv3-cZ1WiApQeQuWp5Ne8vCugX1cVz7BkvfbfdhjUiphvSiWR_pEOltFCvkReYYgtfJNigXUS59PB_e4IqgNsQCiB8P0iKqxcwMCZAI4ornEhy-Rmm0KVPbTdwfXwPseoR-JBoFappkaroVMc7QfbflZVjPdQhyMeAQqpwI81suxgJE1Dcs/s5184/P1040038.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-vvVR_PYfv3-cZ1WiApQeQuWp5Ne8vCugX1cVz7BkvfbfdhjUiphvSiWR_pEOltFCvkReYYgtfJNigXUS59PB_e4IqgNsQCiB8P0iKqxcwMCZAI4ornEhy-Rmm0KVPbTdwfXwPseoR-JBoFappkaroVMc7QfbflZVjPdQhyMeAQqpwI81suxgJE1Dcs/s320/P1040038.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thursby's broken by Bracewell's fresh regiment </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgaV0cNFIua25mJgrT5dyavPS_geP4qn6zMl6qTr1jvEnasDeCRRNi2k77yUBjoj3r2qeEWaLDCxNS3gETzxQmIl_IeFW8tD9JEtBFZ3O3vWqmC3D7hirChbuzLTmjfjuIEgesHHQk1b_hyamT538oa8SS_rF61ePLyZyf4aIizt6Rd9Fy76u-4e0WGFys/s5184/P1040040.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV0cNFIua25mJgrT5dyavPS_geP4qn6zMl6qTr1jvEnasDeCRRNi2k77yUBjoj3r2qeEWaLDCxNS3gETzxQmIl_IeFW8tD9JEtBFZ3O3vWqmC3D7hirChbuzLTmjfjuIEgesHHQk1b_hyamT538oa8SS_rF61ePLyZyf4aIizt6Rd9Fy76u-4e0WGFys/s320/P1040040.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sir Victor fails to stop Thursby's rout</td></tr></tbody></table>De Lisle didn't pursue his beaten opponent, but paused to reform. This proved to be a costly error as they suffered significant casualties from a salvo from Bentham's regiment and were then charged by Bannister's regiment of horse. This forced the Royalists back and for a time peace returned to this area of the battlefield. In the enclosures matters were coming to a head. <div><br /></div><div>The Parliamentarian foot and artillery had been slow to take up their positions, particularly Leck's regiment nearest the road. To their left, Mytton's regiment had been engaged in a musketry duel with the commanded shot and had the worse of the encounter, though their greater stamina had allowed them to continue firing while the Royalist musketry had slackened.<div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhmALjYj1gcdKxfUQBrX9ibB-gnk3ugayrJwzIljH5d8zXxEuaCWThDtxNV4EsU2TFRWSo1kvOfrSfDITiES8Uq0RSQTX6nuAF4A83f9V49TCmdFICexoTl1gO-rrNjGzcdluPg72fZcX2iK3kdrQq8COI6s5q9hxEN3KEGx-LVNEQAl4m8_pH75iPdthg/s5184/P1040039.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmALjYj1gcdKxfUQBrX9ibB-gnk3ugayrJwzIljH5d8zXxEuaCWThDtxNV4EsU2TFRWSo1kvOfrSfDITiES8Uq0RSQTX6nuAF4A83f9V49TCmdFICexoTl1gO-rrNjGzcdluPg72fZcX2iK3kdrQq8COI6s5q9hxEN3KEGx-LVNEQAl4m8_pH75iPdthg/s320/P1040039.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royalist's advance on the enclosures</td></tr></tbody></table>To the left of Mytton the dragoons were firing at Smethurst's regiment which was advancing towards them. Heavily outnumbered the dragoons had little chance of holding their position, and if they fell back it would create a gap which could be exploited by Lord Melchett's Lifeguard. The colonel of Mytton's regiment saw the threat and decided to redeploy his regiment to face the left and fire into the flank of the Royalist infantry. This unexpected order caused confusion within the regiment and the manoeuvre was much delayed. Seeing the confusion, the commanded shot seized their chance and moved quickly to the recently abandoned hedge of the enclosure from where they were could fire into the flank of Mytton's regiment. In the event, the Parliamentarian manoeuvring had been unnecessary, as Wanless had ordered his reserve regiment, Ireby's, to move to the left to assist the dragoons. In the end, Mytton's regiment had to fall back out of the enclosure and defend the hedge there. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEjt03LE6ifR2hnXR-PYYFfGgiFWW1zmIYVtQppwJBxeJYIGe2XOSartQojooOxTWKKejsYB8yP9rO7Ha3TGfIdqdfEzOY3rlzEA_xcOYOALEBeTRGA_I5rfBvFwvzMncnXrUKg1j3DvIHFbJMYHKxv3NQxF9Syesn5ZYLW6CtmtPcv344e-vrjx3_j9chM/s5184/P1040041.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt03LE6ifR2hnXR-PYYFfGgiFWW1zmIYVtQppwJBxeJYIGe2XOSartQojooOxTWKKejsYB8yP9rO7Ha3TGfIdqdfEzOY3rlzEA_xcOYOALEBeTRGA_I5rfBvFwvzMncnXrUKg1j3DvIHFbJMYHKxv3NQxF9Syesn5ZYLW6CtmtPcv344e-vrjx3_j9chM/s320/P1040041.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royalists charge home</td></tr></tbody></table>In the right hand enclosure battle had been joined. Leck and the artillery had the opportunity for only one round of firing before the Royalist regiments charged home. The gunners decamped almost immediately, leaving their gun and heading homewards. Leck's regiment held back the more numerous Clifton until Bradshaw's regiment crossed the hedge and threatened their flank. As the Parliamentary infantry edged back, a final push from Clifton routed them.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVJjbVpBBqojt5ftNx7UTwAjG4yjH63UJVQPetngV5MrW-N2DZRnRX4jlnqnfe-aat4i5B5thh7YWqVnCxrTmcqE-ZKbY5lX_d3hB_XcgrNuLyu4xH4mzcQulOz_ncmapD3cpBvUJHuT6gKoYbaESwjjQx6fi15faXzYyXsqwnHHcvkgG3KQss4ErjiA/s5184/P1040046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVJjbVpBBqojt5ftNx7UTwAjG4yjH63UJVQPetngV5MrW-N2DZRnRX4jlnqnfe-aat4i5B5thh7YWqVnCxrTmcqE-ZKbY5lX_d3hB_XcgrNuLyu4xH4mzcQulOz_ncmapD3cpBvUJHuT6gKoYbaESwjjQx6fi15faXzYyXsqwnHHcvkgG3KQss4ErjiA/s320/P1040046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Ireby had arrived in time to see Smethurst's regiment push back the dragoons. He charged the Royalists, but got the worst of the encounter and had to fall back to reorganise. Sir Victor returned to the battlefield to find that three quarters of his infantry were falling back, his artillery had been abandoned and that his cavalry were heavily outnumbered.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>In the distance he could see Sir Royston readying his regiments to exploit the disorder in the Parliamentary forces so he ordered Robinson to disrupt any threatened attack. Robinson had only two weak regiments available, but he did what he could. Kippax's regiment was sent across the ford to attack the flank of any attack along the road and Bannister's regiment moved up to block the road itself. Meanwhile Sir Victor and Wanless were doing their best to rally and then shepherd their battered infantry from the field. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sir Royston launched Ashton's regiment forward to complete the rout, with his other regiments moving forward in pursuit. Robinson's units attacked the much larger Ashton but could do little to slow the advance. It was left to Bentham's foot to try and hold off the pursuit. Night saved them from total annihilation , but they paid a heavy price.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lord Melchett was pleased with his victory. Taken together with the capture of Edgerton House, the campaign could be seen as a success. Sir Victor had been giving a thorough drubbing and there may be opportunities for further gains while the Parliamentary forces reorganised themselves.His one concern was the artillery. It had taken far too long to get to the battlefield and paid little part in the action. If only he could get it to be more mobile.</div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-69698420768149520742024-02-13T15:43:00.003+00:002024-02-13T15:43:50.412+00:00Raising the siege of Edgerton House: an ECW Kelhamshire scenario for Pike and Shot<p> Lord Melchett's and Sir Victor Meldrew's struggle for control of Kelhamshire continues to generate interesting battles. This, the latest installment, is part of a mini campaign where Sir Victor is attempting to raise the siege of Edgerton House. Edgerton House is owned by Sir William Edgerton, a staunch supporter of the Parliamentary cause. He has used his home as a base to raid nearby Royalist areas and generally be a thorn in the side of Lord Melchett. Having had enough of the troublesome Sir William, Lord Melchett has besieged Edgerton, entrusting his senior engineer Jakob Van Oord, with the technical aspects and Sir Harvey Nicholls with the military prosecution of the siege. Sir Harvey has three units of foot plus a unit of commanded shot. Van Oord's artillery consisted of 2 medium guns and a mortar and these were beginning to seriously damage the defences of Edgerton House. Sir Harvey had sent his only unit of horse off on a scouting/foraging mission.</p><p>Sir Victor is determined to come to the aid of Sir William and has gathered a force to relieve Edgerton House. In an earlier action, Lord Melchett had tried to intercept Sir Victor's force, but had been unsuccessful. This means that Sir Victor is now approaching Van Oord's siege lines and Sir Harvey is going to have to hold off the attackers and hope (pray?) that help comes in time.</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/AVvXsEj7JzjNz_wv082GkDfK1agDVwQ-I_9qS8rZKwZOizFowxTI4zz1WiO_Qx0GP49zLOYVrq-NJy2D0fRRodoyP3U6P_0OJgN6wHBNIuyrK5dDC8Ng_b42rNL7oGqv5JaDUVDg-hJpETEHfylAJyPhXaKXGOQdI3jexY7YFPHWiW4GxHqg_41eNZKUMoq8Ml0/s5184/P1030973.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JzjNz_wv082GkDfK1agDVwQ-I_9qS8rZKwZOizFowxTI4zz1WiO_Qx0GP49zLOYVrq-NJy2D0fRRodoyP3U6P_0OJgN6wHBNIuyrK5dDC8Ng_b42rNL7oGqv5JaDUVDg-hJpETEHfylAJyPhXaKXGOQdI3jexY7YFPHWiW4GxHqg_41eNZKUMoq8Ml0/s320/P1030973.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the table, with the Royalist siege lines on the left</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Sir Victor's force consists of 4 units of foot, 2 light guns and 4 units of horse plus a unit of dragoons. The foot and artillery were under the command of Colonel William Wanless and their advance was preceded by the dragoons. The cavalry were advancing on another road to avoid congestion. Their commander, Sir Andrew Goldshaw had been injured at the earlier action and command now fell upon the relatively inexperienced Colonel Edward Robinson. Sir Victor was accompanying the foot, urging them forward at their best pace.</div><div><br /></div><div>As the infantry column advanced along the road, Sir Harvey's cavalry appeared on their left. Sir Victor anxious to secure his flank, took command of one Colonel Wanless's regiments and led it to the left to face the enemy cavalry. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary horse had arrived and were moving quickly towards the enemy siege lines.<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/AVvXsEh9horU8rVocaaw4RGupQmPEPWQQeNAOSnPjY_Yf1iSV8Q5QOnPvvbMKlnLWUqqIxMNW5SXAibBYl4LzqmNBtT_JPgTbXJns2ApjfHWzcjJewShwNq_cgNF9haAMzh09bylI1I0mKpKckpZMKOSUNpX-Kw7WC_L2IG2Kjb4DBG40SOIV6Qo0lsTdji4oVc/s5184/P1030976.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9horU8rVocaaw4RGupQmPEPWQQeNAOSnPjY_Yf1iSV8Q5QOnPvvbMKlnLWUqqIxMNW5SXAibBYl4LzqmNBtT_JPgTbXJns2ApjfHWzcjJewShwNq_cgNF9haAMzh09bylI1I0mKpKckpZMKOSUNpX-Kw7WC_L2IG2Kjb4DBG40SOIV6Qo0lsTdji4oVc/s320/P1030976.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sir Victor supervising the advance of his infantry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>Sir Harvey was having difficulty getting his men to face the threat to their rear. One unit misheard the order and instead of about facing, moved towards Edgerton House. Others struggled to manoeuvre within the siege lines and only the commanded shot responded quickly. Van Oord was somewhat reluctant to move his guns, but the mortar responded fairly quickly and was soon lobbing shells (or bombs) at the advancing Parliamentary troops.</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/AVvXsEjjbGeU2acYxKrsQi4sJuPkOJ1gqt5lJufQMwIQgsDgbJ_M8J8Osg7n1232QzixBo3fFbvEa-NdiOiVjThbP2C312jiWOaznGgnJD6AWzeLEZ5ReVfTii1atdNUBYN0k2CX7Rgp7i_FLy9cmgcjN4m2Y_bbV9UtIuA9VO2H9qzZg-XHiU8bj8rCMkEvc6Q/s3888/P1030978.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="3006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbGeU2acYxKrsQi4sJuPkOJ1gqt5lJufQMwIQgsDgbJ_M8J8Osg7n1232QzixBo3fFbvEa-NdiOiVjThbP2C312jiWOaznGgnJD6AWzeLEZ5ReVfTii1atdNUBYN0k2CX7Rgp7i_FLy9cmgcjN4m2Y_bbV9UtIuA9VO2H9qzZg-XHiU8bj8rCMkEvc6Q/s320/P1030978.JPG" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royalist siege lines</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The advance of the Royalist commanded shot convinced Colonel Robinson he should attack and he pressed forward to gain room to deploy.</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/AVvXsEiJqfp-SIsshhJxDZPCAZqF0_izHhsBVvl6OUUuE9_MsQO17yB9U8kmp1iCbwOquJ6i2gZk7UjtqbgQ0FFKSI45QmomxZyTVkUjL-qyvaiIJPlSAEwZIDO4ht-fuRydaZss-PkYg-1m4R31eGT7QeZnVdZhDmlxSXozkqVlJrP8M6CKyhC7HnSoz9-DndM/s5184/P1030977.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqfp-SIsshhJxDZPCAZqF0_izHhsBVvl6OUUuE9_MsQO17yB9U8kmp1iCbwOquJ6i2gZk7UjtqbgQ0FFKSI45QmomxZyTVkUjL-qyvaiIJPlSAEwZIDO4ht-fuRydaZss-PkYg-1m4R31eGT7QeZnVdZhDmlxSXozkqVlJrP8M6CKyhC7HnSoz9-DndM/s320/P1030977.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Parliamentary cavalry advance</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>It was at this juncture that Sir Roystron A'Dammes and Lord Melchett appeared with a brigade of Royalist cavalry and a unit of dragoons. Lord Melchett sent the dragoons to his right to harass the Royalist cavalry still in column on the road and then Sir Royston led the cavalry towards Edgerton House.<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/AVvXsEhGr1tUByMy8NuRIPRpvACXQ60taBp43Q8G2QyxGJfUtDOiR6dJmUuKWKOQUcXTTZpEP8aGIa0lqtIxEXYhLodFe7ldmLU0BRxEg-OzJpdd-UyGZxgve-G9fooY10ajqKHhovFNad0rBovjQVP68gsXHbFN3eXdHyBtmgDpV1zQQjKqob1aH5U2gebEZ8I/s5184/P1030979.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGr1tUByMy8NuRIPRpvACXQ60taBp43Q8G2QyxGJfUtDOiR6dJmUuKWKOQUcXTTZpEP8aGIa0lqtIxEXYhLodFe7ldmLU0BRxEg-OzJpdd-UyGZxgve-G9fooY10ajqKHhovFNad0rBovjQVP68gsXHbFN3eXdHyBtmgDpV1zQQjKqob1aH5U2gebEZ8I/s320/P1030979.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sir Royston arrives with the Royalist cavalry</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Colonel Wanless had ordered the dragoons to line a hedge and dissuade the Royalist cavalry foragers from approaching the infantry column. His main concern however, was the road junction ahead, where the columns of infantry and horse were both trying to get forward.<br /><br /><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/AVvXsEj9iUojOfG9wsRMttgOKmwE2m94jUl7xCe4pTTAfIrKhwLdd1l-oKXM-Mudng2hwyy9ieNxCZ765nJcCUBhCLr2zIry4CU1QNVcDaxxfnO63BImv31J4inphglFNJ5-W09LUB23Je27314LsHkwhuyJGGAZzXJgS6B4OZlhKymFZwRTvh-v0EPuyDQKe3M/s5184/P1030980.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iUojOfG9wsRMttgOKmwE2m94jUl7xCe4pTTAfIrKhwLdd1l-oKXM-Mudng2hwyy9ieNxCZ765nJcCUBhCLr2zIry4CU1QNVcDaxxfnO63BImv31J4inphglFNJ5-W09LUB23Je27314LsHkwhuyJGGAZzXJgS6B4OZlhKymFZwRTvh-v0EPuyDQKe3M/s320/P1030980.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dragoons cover the flank</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/AVvXsEjgsIkI1NS1ZmOJzgpJq4wbqaSB6yHZfU7UMvVLnP4EEYtgPGo7xT87IGHRvcTxjhviGUWnW70d_u-MYw6ALBeJzjZ5OCOxHVCmdq61CzS2EFcNHgfQAWScyym3ycIwOFb2X9DwyOTzMb5-VOFLai-0zm8KVheGnw98JwQr985tQ9WY36vNFpmpbYlhO10/s5184/P1030982.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsIkI1NS1ZmOJzgpJq4wbqaSB6yHZfU7UMvVLnP4EEYtgPGo7xT87IGHRvcTxjhviGUWnW70d_u-MYw6ALBeJzjZ5OCOxHVCmdq61CzS2EFcNHgfQAWScyym3ycIwOFb2X9DwyOTzMb5-VOFLai-0zm8KVheGnw98JwQr985tQ9WY36vNFpmpbYlhO10/s320/P1030982.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The log-jam where the roads meet</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>The leading Parliamentary cavalry regiment had deployed and charged the commanded shot. The second regiment had deployed and moved against the returning foragers. Against the odds, the commanded shot repulsed the Parliamentary cavalry, forcing them to retire in disorder. The second regiment had more success against the returning foragers. The Royalist horse were driven back towards the siege lines, but the Parliamentary horse did not follow up and consequently suffered heavy casualties from musketry fire from the Royalist infantry which had at last sorted themselves out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sir Victor was still leading his infantry regiment around to the left to bring it onto the hill close to the Royalist siege lines, but poor going made for slow progress. Sir Harvey ordered the commanded shot into the woods flanking the road the cavalry were advancing along. To make matters worse, the dragoons also moved to a position flanking the road. Colonel Robinson pulled back his horse regiments, leaving room for Colonel Wanless to deploy one of his regiments to attempt to drive off the Royalists. The Parliamentary light guns also deployed to add their firepower.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lord Melchett had taken his Lifeguard of Horse to the left to try and add further to Colonel Robinson's woes, but Robinson had a unit in reserve and this moved to counter the Royalist attack. A prolonged melee ensued with the initiative passing back and forth and resulting in both units having to fall back to recover.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18iD53h6sjznYBhCqJ4Nm7JOCM9hawtAxQUWx1f4X0zVb8C12VWnGcVY1nmnQcs_hrA32k-mJBr0KU5uckYpgftc3KKmZu_utpzFGZGPe5eXM3BVv12Pwf6t0OnLzp1jXzaFp_6_dHx5eJu9yCT_WTP2e6rrpo0mjmDmP5nhZC_TNmtPp3VK-_5feI24/s5184/P1030983.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18iD53h6sjznYBhCqJ4Nm7JOCM9hawtAxQUWx1f4X0zVb8C12VWnGcVY1nmnQcs_hrA32k-mJBr0KU5uckYpgftc3KKmZu_utpzFGZGPe5eXM3BVv12Pwf6t0OnLzp1jXzaFp_6_dHx5eJu9yCT_WTP2e6rrpo0mjmDmP5nhZC_TNmtPp3VK-_5feI24/s320/P1030983.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Wanless had ordered the dragoons to move to the woods on the left of the infantry on the hill and had also sent a second unit to join the one which was already established there. It was at this point that Sir Royston arrived in the centre with his cavalry. His leading unit deployed and then charged up the hill to attack the Parliamentary infantry. An ineffectual volley failed to stop them and the cavalry charged home. Try as they might the Royalist cavalry couldn't break into the infantry formation and had to fall back to recover. As the Royalist cavalry fell back, the Parliamentary infantry were subjected to fire from the Royalist artillery and foot.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrNtwjQThoxlxdEz1GFNzliss_wMSt0DNTDYDsNJtnBFp6VmKtITUWyEHMLv1lTWpJcix8z5L7GrY3BFoU_gAR4EdGcWjXEjkoDxmw2WmA02bccjzVr8uyYTrKZCDxwArzKrnSLb3LbdZ2DQgv2T2o05y5onZv-Ue3oupwmfAOPZNHPl1ys7pacBqUhg/s5184/P1030984.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrNtwjQThoxlxdEz1GFNzliss_wMSt0DNTDYDsNJtnBFp6VmKtITUWyEHMLv1lTWpJcix8z5L7GrY3BFoU_gAR4EdGcWjXEjkoDxmw2WmA02bccjzVr8uyYTrKZCDxwArzKrnSLb3LbdZ2DQgv2T2o05y5onZv-Ue3oupwmfAOPZNHPl1ys7pacBqUhg/s320/P1030984.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The Parliamentary foot began to waver, even though they now had supports. Sir Royston decided to try again. Gathering another regiment of horse he charged up the hill again. Even though they were now shaken and disordered, the Parliamentary foot held their ground and delivered a volley which stopped the charge in it's tracks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWl8WkRVB6y-pzWFVRn0e8H9XlgBaQGlr8zcGlCAdF87Ot0MhJ1L7u3Zvx4pr62HVnngZfX6rwPw9eTUBL_b78mj2riebJfdztUELX9JGqNvZNA3ahESsxnUm_YnKVlSmjMiiGsyyw76XsPZF5rsnLrkV72T-xMjbfLYUrQFgKILe7_6Pc-arQgmESVis/s5184/P1030986.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWl8WkRVB6y-pzWFVRn0e8H9XlgBaQGlr8zcGlCAdF87Ot0MhJ1L7u3Zvx4pr62HVnngZfX6rwPw9eTUBL_b78mj2riebJfdztUELX9JGqNvZNA3ahESsxnUm_YnKVlSmjMiiGsyyw76XsPZF5rsnLrkV72T-xMjbfLYUrQFgKILe7_6Pc-arQgmESVis/s320/P1030986.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile Colonel Wanless was trying to push back the Royalists lining the lane. The fire from the light artillery was having little effect against the dragoons and so he ordered a charge. Naturally, the dragoons evaded, but did not move away quickly enough and they suffered heavy casualties as the foot fired a volley to hurry them on their way.</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgELWXWumyxIbC16J1FygIG8nxrEZv6gvLwEM0ZO5H6Lem24jhjFxMz50_M6p9_h764eOEdl4agyuIdz4KNzsp9amrMFD2U4l-Lqy-HYINTdob66eHnNtLuJoErjFW_BSMeZj91CBHGmu9_HmJ5JMKQql2aZwfZ94Jv_Nmy1AIvRInZRdw0LeI20GOSuCw/s5184/P1030985.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELWXWumyxIbC16J1FygIG8nxrEZv6gvLwEM0ZO5H6Lem24jhjFxMz50_M6p9_h764eOEdl4agyuIdz4KNzsp9amrMFD2U4l-Lqy-HYINTdob66eHnNtLuJoErjFW_BSMeZj91CBHGmu9_HmJ5JMKQql2aZwfZ94Jv_Nmy1AIvRInZRdw0LeI20GOSuCw/s320/P1030985.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wanless orders an attack on the Royalist dragoons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The Royalist artillery, ably directed by Van Oord, targeted the Parliamentary infantry and soon reduced one gun to a heap of wood and metal. Desperate to save his other gun, Wanless ordered it to pull back, which meant that the Royalists now turned their fire on Robinson's cavalry. Suddenly there was a loud explosion and the mortar exploded, killing its crew and the hapless Van Oord who was directing its fire. <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEi8P43xVlqYXEO7pJsLyUevStTaNDcfvOqGlKNj7yf0ueq4WrEi6-fmW8IuWJDUbdFWoBtyvaVObPM7G7EaZjPZmqDH08mNalyydN4B2sOcP2JIQJUeQB4WgeJYUtRMwvftsNm-1U2rwp8RGWDE2Y_tfNmv1XsLtvhTF6NJHblelHh53YzE2jgegHAgAo4/s5184/P1030987.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2916" data-original-width="5184" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8P43xVlqYXEO7pJsLyUevStTaNDcfvOqGlKNj7yf0ueq4WrEi6-fmW8IuWJDUbdFWoBtyvaVObPM7G7EaZjPZmqDH08mNalyydN4B2sOcP2JIQJUeQB4WgeJYUtRMwvftsNm-1U2rwp8RGWDE2Y_tfNmv1XsLtvhTF6NJHblelHh53YzE2jgegHAgAo4/s320/P1030987.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>From his position on the hill near the siege lines, Sir Victor decided that further progress was going to be difficult. He would need time to clear the commanded shot from their position in the wood and any attack by his horse or foot would be in the teeth of artillery and musketry fire. Also, Sir Royston still had the advantage in numbers of horse, in spite of his losses. Summoning one of his staff he ordered them to find a couple of volunteers to try and break through the siege lines and inform Sir William that he, Sir Victor, was having to pull back the army and that he should seek terms from Sir Harvey.</p><p>For his part Lord Melchett was keen to harass Sir Victor all the way back to his base and set about organising a vigorous pursuit by as many men as Sir Harvey and Sir Royston could spare.</p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-11389976331861210962024-02-06T15:50:00.006+00:002024-02-07T18:45:00.640+00:00Vapnartak 2024<p>It was an early start on Sunday as we set off over the Pennines to York for the Vapnartak show. Will had organised the Lance & Longbow participation game for this event and he opted for the battle of Montgisard set in the Holy Land in 1177. Will used 20mm figures and this allowed him to field larger armies and make the game a bigger spectacle.</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/AVvXsEh6B8xwO5JRJa2xiBUraKzb4fKt1LrMwTZvfofZF7aqC5laYKJ_9kOkJMsOEnmYHP5Y75HjZw0t1Zkkg-ZUYsC6ExmwEsDaq2vpfpzUEdkjhWIjtI1ccsmlaUrawEM8mTiUT1JyNjqlEnyD-95ZZ_doxWawCc_InSU_fYOgccqAWKqCdjkmADVKX4AWMmo/s5184/P1040023.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6B8xwO5JRJa2xiBUraKzb4fKt1LrMwTZvfofZF7aqC5laYKJ_9kOkJMsOEnmYHP5Y75HjZw0t1Zkkg-ZUYsC6ExmwEsDaq2vpfpzUEdkjhWIjtI1ccsmlaUrawEM8mTiUT1JyNjqlEnyD-95ZZ_doxWawCc_InSU_fYOgccqAWKqCdjkmADVKX4AWMmo/s320/P1040023.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The centre and left wing of the Saracen army, with the baggage train strung out behind it.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tiVDSLQJ9eJlGNuWgmv1OMAaJTfR3It6K9R029eW-TL36GV8_kIDL4KbG5A5jB4QOVrx6QK-Q-s24p1-WNA7upMyCqUD58F9yms7auTZgAl4-OmdWkfyelV6TxZo8qcuz6plMesM9FysAN58tiuS-U9xOtPXpvL0fCMHi0JCg4aUup1kZJedV3v1fyA/s5184/P1040022.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tiVDSLQJ9eJlGNuWgmv1OMAaJTfR3It6K9R029eW-TL36GV8_kIDL4KbG5A5jB4QOVrx6QK-Q-s24p1-WNA7upMyCqUD58F9yms7auTZgAl4-OmdWkfyelV6TxZo8qcuz6plMesM9FysAN58tiuS-U9xOtPXpvL0fCMHi0JCg4aUup1kZJedV3v1fyA/s320/P1040022.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEj4RhuhsIeyoCeZx019x1urHnrOOnTeTNBUmFpVYYvzQZ8tYq4w8Cu3F0I3UDI2Z3uexxi9XEWzoYOf8TmaAtJvzUfW_09LdjZ-vxQZ34bj702ohHuUXjW46Oq-Hcvy5YvsTr4fMXlk3RzUe_qzY_zK2Eqf6UoVRRvFjyXX0NWzjKY9UFsVrq5eGaNFNrk/s5184/P1040021.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4RhuhsIeyoCeZx019x1urHnrOOnTeTNBUmFpVYYvzQZ8tYq4w8Cu3F0I3UDI2Z3uexxi9XEWzoYOf8TmaAtJvzUfW_09LdjZ-vxQZ34bj702ohHuUXjW46Oq-Hcvy5YvsTr4fMXlk3RzUe_qzY_zK2Eqf6UoVRRvFjyXX0NWzjKY9UFsVrq5eGaNFNrk/s320/P1040021.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two units from the Frankish army </td></tr></tbody></table><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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7NwR_TL_olhBbjlW-USe7npm5j3-zhHBfOBX9zV3GUrqRFZeo88yikii9iR9BfhlqAyeiiHVLInZAn_KKxY7QPo5VumAhj44IDEgEpjCsyP5R7sRLBfNcWSNwqUW5D-bLsyKah9BxM0nQR0kita5ZsE57G3TP4Br6rYe6SyO3DB8oEtAvHhYGXK96GA/s5184/P1040018.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3212" data-original-width="5184" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7NwR_TL_olhBbjlW-USe7npm5j3-zhHBfOBX9zV3GUrqRFZeo88yikii9iR9BfhlqAyeiiHVLInZAn_KKxY7QPo5VumAhj44IDEgEpjCsyP5R7sRLBfNcWSNwqUW5D-bLsyKah9BxM0nQR0kita5ZsE57G3TP4Br6rYe6SyO3DB8oEtAvHhYGXK96GA/s320/P1040018.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will's scratch built Saracen camp</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The game ran three times during the day with victory going to the Franks on each occasion, but with one close result. Members of the public took part in each game and plenty of people stopped and asked questions.</p><p>Other games on offer included</p><p>Gripping Beast with their Ecorcheurs game</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0BariaOFdQOoelndI0JgP0tXdAEgYGiRGhBN4uNzV8x9iBIY03aDpSJpmvn2NlEWTgu-iyAbXzGVHmTES8STWF0y9CaHakhkMqcF4YymIvEHkpdDof5th2gvTZoBgOeEghtXrqOsFzHDFk5M8JVd1v3WQAzs1s4pTYSQ1-bkfZBn1Y4YLGu-kObUXmY/s5184/P1030988.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0BariaOFdQOoelndI0JgP0tXdAEgYGiRGhBN4uNzV8x9iBIY03aDpSJpmvn2NlEWTgu-iyAbXzGVHmTES8STWF0y9CaHakhkMqcF4YymIvEHkpdDof5th2gvTZoBgOeEghtXrqOsFzHDFk5M8JVd1v3WQAzs1s4pTYSQ1-bkfZBn1Y4YLGu-kObUXmY/s320/P1030988.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdPRaj3B31V14wyXhiJlqqZeA0hSeHjcouI16UFaMS8fJY5L4Jh3uWNSQTxbrADBJQZjELj1idukPaPAY9MOmsLkOq7CoBpMCKvscJ8I2fTRdpFmQPir52bLOXEcbTMpquXa2Rw25do1kLBKVylgeiR-IN3g6WBtUhBltRXavUijW9bd9CajD3AhOIUw/s5184/P1040004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdPRaj3B31V14wyXhiJlqqZeA0hSeHjcouI16UFaMS8fJY5L4Jh3uWNSQTxbrADBJQZjELj1idukPaPAY9MOmsLkOq7CoBpMCKvscJ8I2fTRdpFmQPir52bLOXEcbTMpquXa2Rw25do1kLBKVylgeiR-IN3g6WBtUhBltRXavUijW9bd9CajD3AhOIUw/s320/P1040004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>At the far end of the 2nd Mezzanine was Ken (Yarkshire Gamer) Riley's Battle of Mentana game from the wars of Italian Unification. The location of the game meant that you could only take photos from one side and that was against the light. I feel a game like this should have been in a more prominent position, giving people a chance to appreciate it from all sides.</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/AVvXsEgSAjgzqK9gsHFDnRLgo0M735Qm5lmZzuZck8iktZ1fMyDlB5Lr0eZmpu_1PRyIjEQAEfrlhJoCIGGFfbLX0_ShjGZ2TRvzXcp0kgY2yPorvi0PTUr5cfYh2vyQ76o3Eix3KBDYNPp1Pm_tqJu5oGYVu2uGq75wJ5qalku-XnEdieSM7CwopHtpzk_pf-8/s5184/P1040006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAjgzqK9gsHFDnRLgo0M735Qm5lmZzuZck8iktZ1fMyDlB5Lr0eZmpu_1PRyIjEQAEfrlhJoCIGGFfbLX0_ShjGZ2TRvzXcp0kgY2yPorvi0PTUr5cfYh2vyQ76o3Eix3KBDYNPp1Pm_tqJu5oGYVu2uGq75wJ5qalku-XnEdieSM7CwopHtpzk_pf-8/s320/P1040006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccAJapA8hUwvybFZTXQbhYANB9k97d7MoOi7Gnvkpy-adohI9Y1fnhRVKtuau8bjZUBA3XYI332Tx8BxSLYY2SY45tiApYPY5Smb4PGv_wZVXz7ZHeVz5COiEY6RqC_nbBwllJJU18JNr9tso6eHq_0PQJOHziSjnXzR7vfuU0F1yDahi0f2pso4T0iA/s5184/P1040007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Our society stand had a good day, selling about £100 of books and flag sheets. Will, Andy and Steve ran the game and Andy also provided some much needed refreshment during the day. Rhankyou to all the members of the public who joined in the game and made it such a success.</p><p>For more pictures/comment you can look at Will's blog <a href="https://willwarweb.blogspot.com/2024/02/vapnartak-2024.html">here</a>, or Andy's blog <a href="https://sedimentswargameblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/battle-of-montgisard-1177-lance-and.html">here</a>. Video reports can also be found on youtube.</p><p><br /></p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-71817479045538141712024-01-29T14:51:00.001+00:002024-01-29T14:51:51.207+00:00Prelude to Vapnartak 2024<p> This coming Sunday, the wargame amateur show calendar creaks into motion once again with a trip to York for the Vapnartak show. Once again the Lance & Longbow Society will be present with a stall of society publications and a participation game. This years offering is a scenario based on the battle of Montgisard in 1177. The game has been devised by Will, so I don't have any pre-show photographs. If you are attending the show you are most welcome to drop by and chat, perhaps even roll a few dice.</p><p>My apologies for the almost 2 month break in posts, life and a departure on holiday of the 'literary muse' are the main culprits. We have been meeting regularly for games, but I just haven't got around to reporting them. All being well, normal service will resume.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GMYwlKK010X_aqitR8xs0URwM8bMVs-nbm4YOK1BT6hxhX7_EiPeeXQcEoJxU34RLyXrneoprBg57mS3g89v3iYfeuy9t5vVR2dQEFsk6cT4gDHl4JUyN7PwlR0cG86taergpKSvQJEQHuRRSaDIkUOZkQr_BDTgveE-Yj55-iU1JByje7tKjgAf24s/s5184/P1030969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GMYwlKK010X_aqitR8xs0URwM8bMVs-nbm4YOK1BT6hxhX7_EiPeeXQcEoJxU34RLyXrneoprBg57mS3g89v3iYfeuy9t5vVR2dQEFsk6cT4gDHl4JUyN7PwlR0cG86taergpKSvQJEQHuRRSaDIkUOZkQr_BDTgveE-Yj55-iU1JByje7tKjgAf24s/s320/P1030969.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A shot from a WSS game in January. The Allies were attacking the flank of the French line and two dragoon regiments are trying to hold the hedge line. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-10464084526840088192023-12-04T15:59:00.000+00:002023-12-04T15:59:15.998+00:00RECON at Pudsey<p>Initially the show was cancelled as the club was having difficulty finding someone to organise it, however, Matt from the Pit Gaming Shop stepped in to take over. So, on a cold and frosty morning we set out over the Pennines to Leeds. The tables and chairs were all set up when we arrived so setting up our game was straightforward. Once the doors opened, it wasn't exactly a flood of people coming in, but sufficient to give a good atmosphere. A reasonable spread of traders were present and they seemed to be busy in the morning, but after lunch the usual decline set in.</p><p>We were putting on our usual 'Lion Rampant' participation game, this time a fictional clash from the 1396 Danube Crusade, which ended in the crushing defeat of the Crusader forces at Nicopolis.</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/AVvXsEjvKW3t3e5DpnDuS6n97TpQfHEmm1v1VMpl700od8YuZB-L_U_iIueIJ5P5QmeC9tb96nhUp8BVYs1V4tJVBXPejDd6eGH_oN9al3MsO21ofJYyoaX0G1lapxhHFLcOMWbQInkZe9Paj8AmHkwexGeGmBbw7QQcRqLqi0yokYP5CeyM_814Ljk-IUSFlLA/s5184/P1030951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKW3t3e5DpnDuS6n97TpQfHEmm1v1VMpl700od8YuZB-L_U_iIueIJ5P5QmeC9tb96nhUp8BVYs1V4tJVBXPejDd6eGH_oN9al3MsO21ofJYyoaX0G1lapxhHFLcOMWbQInkZe9Paj8AmHkwexGeGmBbw7QQcRqLqi0yokYP5CeyM_814Ljk-IUSFlLA/s320/P1030951.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let battle commence: Crusaders on the right</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>In the first game the Crusaders struggled against the Ottoman centre and although they did some damage, the Ottoman archery was effective in whittling the knights numbers down before they were able to charge into melee. The Crusader left also fared badly and by the close of the first game...</div><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/AVvXsEjKi7U_LJaYIyl27BkFZfEwxroDG1JWULIF1JzCMbnR72W7_ytHV8Tsl_A9hGhSzQJtvhA44VunZM3XYXMvFYiC0ocxG4s_NmAVA1u5q40my6e9jqtr3BsCeKCfb_25ax1Z-LKBhq9S5MMiDBXUXfIm0yuRSViPLpQEyRea-vdr6jJeaet3p3yZJnUMciU/s5184/P1030953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKi7U_LJaYIyl27BkFZfEwxroDG1JWULIF1JzCMbnR72W7_ytHV8Tsl_A9hGhSzQJtvhA44VunZM3XYXMvFYiC0ocxG4s_NmAVA1u5q40my6e9jqtr3BsCeKCfb_25ax1Z-LKBhq9S5MMiDBXUXfIm0yuRSViPLpQEyRea-vdr6jJeaet3p3yZJnUMciU/s320/P1030953.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All that remained of the Crusader centre, about to be encircled</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The mounted knights and men at arms had been wiped out and only the foot knights remained and they faced four Janissary units. Losses on the flanks took the total of lost units to 8 and with over half of the army lost the Ottomans claimed victory.</p><p>After lunch we played through again and once again the knights fared badly. Even though they were only required to achieve a score of 3+ on two d6 they still contrived to fail a morale check and had to fall back. Coupled with repeated failures to charge (5+ required on two d6), they suffered from the repeated showers of arrows. Nevertheless, with defeat seemingly inevitable, a last desperate charge by the men at arms managed to inflict a casualty on the Sipahi of the Porte, who were led by the Ottoman army commander. There is a chance of killing a general involved in melee (double one is required on two d6), the Crusader player rolled the dice... double one. Victory dragged from the jaws of defeat!!</p><p>During the lunch break I managed to have a look at two nearby games.</p><p>Peterborough Wargames "What a Pirate"</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIWuib39uDtEEC8D9lH5U20FF8uG5ml4LJybTmwhwUX-1RS_mq1LRH2z9BNAp_ZOGk-Jq8M_4si0IHwLKCkqWLemMiCIyDip0Re-JT9SJSieYrQq6xfbMQYOzmyzz-tLCMVosuCyZP6D-zbjWI3FE_HHLrVGEQg11vHjpDrcsgsuWyTRlUBBufpiZUd8/s5184/P1030960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIWuib39uDtEEC8D9lH5U20FF8uG5ml4LJybTmwhwUX-1RS_mq1LRH2z9BNAp_ZOGk-Jq8M_4si0IHwLKCkqWLemMiCIyDip0Re-JT9SJSieYrQq6xfbMQYOzmyzz-tLCMVosuCyZP6D-zbjWI3FE_HHLrVGEQg11vHjpDrcsgsuWyTRlUBBufpiZUd8/s320/P1030960.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Well, I went to watch it last Thursday and left feeling somewhat underwhelmed. Overall, the film felt disjointed, scenes in Paris being followed without any explanation by battle action. For instance, Napoleon was crowned (or crowned himself) emperor and before you know it, he is at Austerlitz. The battle scenes were well presented, though, as usual, the cavalry charges were long distance gallops, rather than the more measured advance the regulations prescribed. In addition everything felt rushed, perhaps the subject matter was too great for just one film? One curious move was to have the infantry digging shallow trenches at Waterloo, not something I have ever come across when reading about the battle. Also, at the end of the battle the Prussians seem to be coming from the French left (ie the west) rather than the right. </p><p><br /></p><p>Joaquin Phoenix is too old to play a 24 year old at the siege of Toulon (1793) indeed he doesn't seem to age at all between then and Waterloo, over 20 years later. This again would support a two film approach, however, given the costs involved this is unlikely to happen. As a spectacle the film succeeds, as a film about Napoleon, I feel it misses the mark. </p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-66652345894212502612023-11-02T14:43:00.000+00:002023-11-02T14:43:43.166+00:00A day out to FIASCO at Leeds<p> At the weekend, for the first time in over a decade, Steve and I visited Leeds to attend the Fiasco show. In the foyer, Ken Riley (aka Yarkshire Gamer) was putting on an AWI game portraying the Battle of Germantown.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBncDZ7xsrEhI_BABo-vdNfp25-sNJPGp3j_iKyZJfUjVW5j16gQWuAgFJv7oCiclHgGNU0OfIWV6jhbUkOCgdpxU2mcg96y0n-Lyd5iRsUdiSgPg7SWInhF9GUAkVSaroWbUaskfYythjMWim7sysCuOTzsSpFod_g48yniqFTn9QT1nExT_JSUdBFI/s5184/P1030894.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBncDZ7xsrEhI_BABo-vdNfp25-sNJPGp3j_iKyZJfUjVW5j16gQWuAgFJv7oCiclHgGNU0OfIWV6jhbUkOCgdpxU2mcg96y0n-Lyd5iRsUdiSgPg7SWInhF9GUAkVSaroWbUaskfYythjMWim7sysCuOTzsSpFod_g48yniqFTn9QT1nExT_JSUdBFI/s320/P1030894.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI8CFyGorsXkYKb7LKqcnZlAXYiCoqGDoo-dipsmGAzfhyphenhyphenCOW4jEWVBWw85em5tDwt3tWqisIRGi9oVUzhMtAwIFGejPPXxeO72nOPS5zJUBicJVNVEAiOKKSdM6ILF9fAsPvsaCBpsYD7suTlOBMG7jEcenWv8CBzr486WsUPQWDzy9Texo6p3rIx5g/s5184/P1030896.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI8CFyGorsXkYKb7LKqcnZlAXYiCoqGDoo-dipsmGAzfhyphenhyphenCOW4jEWVBWw85em5tDwt3tWqisIRGi9oVUzhMtAwIFGejPPXxeO72nOPS5zJUBicJVNVEAiOKKSdM6ILF9fAsPvsaCBpsYD7suTlOBMG7jEcenWv8CBzr486WsUPQWDzy9Texo6p3rIx5g/s320/P1030896.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmDoPpr12BNueQRd-Yql895-kF-jhDb61bdIgV7RD2KmSrM5mCANYE2fZl5kf30E-TDVoxEAvZftg8NM98Qi3im7vCXZzWQedVHM5qI4L8Qg5z43fHWnDSDD1E6VGO5yMPWr23graU0bDIdQ-uJ5ZrPOqMvINza44tJjDY6itDspKH9DZaQbLVS-z_F0/s5184/P1030898.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmDoPpr12BNueQRd-Yql895-kF-jhDb61bdIgV7RD2KmSrM5mCANYE2fZl5kf30E-TDVoxEAvZftg8NM98Qi3im7vCXZzWQedVHM5qI4L8Qg5z43fHWnDSDD1E6VGO5yMPWr23graU0bDIdQ-uJ5ZrPOqMvINza44tJjDY6itDspKH9DZaQbLVS-z_F0/s320/P1030898.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhaFpKfq-Atn-gpir7NgEmYfAmR5pX4FiATT__cdpD4aFCzpJRfl9Of2AL6T4jKGHcueFdXmUPsn3cF5rTOmrzjnLRbP4-EezmiJUvRHkCElCwJwWAlT6tZLhqazAQIBsOoXJzcb4HzRsCOvvdSf0iURwmkN07XfCJMOubc_jLZLNnEIEq8k7KfxgGWw/s5184/P1030899.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhaFpKfq-Atn-gpir7NgEmYfAmR5pX4FiATT__cdpD4aFCzpJRfl9Of2AL6T4jKGHcueFdXmUPsn3cF5rTOmrzjnLRbP4-EezmiJUvRHkCElCwJwWAlT6tZLhqazAQIBsOoXJzcb4HzRsCOvvdSf0iURwmkN07XfCJMOubc_jLZLNnEIEq8k7KfxgGWw/s320/P1030899.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once inside the show proper the majority of the games on offer were much smaller and often demonstrated particular rule sets. One such was this Dark Ages game by the Wargames Shop.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6FlFazAfq9rdIy-GFk6wfj8EYPWp7WQ3tuJQZZLdDMEnOv2iNANKVHiqFA3Y84Aa9zZLwOcvxOCVMq2LrlR_VhBvOZ_Dzvgjh9-nh1youWr9dMrh_MHLBIlcyGqRYF1z4N10TxaK25UAO2dDp5oFTfGSQ_r8GL6DAwe9ds5s1CMe1Q8ZRYW6_FfFcO0/s5184/P1030902.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6FlFazAfq9rdIy-GFk6wfj8EYPWp7WQ3tuJQZZLdDMEnOv2iNANKVHiqFA3Y84Aa9zZLwOcvxOCVMq2LrlR_VhBvOZ_Dzvgjh9-nh1youWr9dMrh_MHLBIlcyGqRYF1z4N10TxaK25UAO2dDp5oFTfGSQ_r8GL6DAwe9ds5s1CMe1Q8ZRYW6_FfFcO0/s320/P1030902.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Kirklees Wargames Club brought their Wars of the Roses, Battle of Ferrybridge game, using the Basic Impetus rules</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMjoA_2J19EUT31N8r_3cGPyQ4LqT9MWLWIj8TmOPBeCihZJ_CP4OYGcdnoS98erjQ3gVnf1ye3MPyl1ks2cRJo1J5EKhnyiwSqgFGI3XbeWzNIXiSalzmtcBIpnTTJSr_D93rc8SD1gMJCKBF4cje3x7yBVIuRUdDdrPEzY6jhaxkp9KDwEwZQRRcco/s5184/P1030905.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3441" data-original-width="5184" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMjoA_2J19EUT31N8r_3cGPyQ4LqT9MWLWIj8TmOPBeCihZJ_CP4OYGcdnoS98erjQ3gVnf1ye3MPyl1ks2cRJo1J5EKhnyiwSqgFGI3XbeWzNIXiSalzmtcBIpnTTJSr_D93rc8SD1gMJCKBF4cje3x7yBVIuRUdDdrPEzY6jhaxkp9KDwEwZQRRcco/s320/P1030905.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmudTcNzioodkebTYrXJmHulopSjPs6z4oIZAy6hwZRtI8UIuuaRhaUyULG9KQrLrxc3Jm3bBiERbSCE_rGTGfKxFscXzTjmukCRmfD-laiywcVRyo1TYe_ZTgcnCpgOcE4NevXHCj2rkAFqvyyuZfDN29CQa-NiLuMqqawL4La2xz6-MWDZdHSA9u_nI/s5184/P1030906.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmudTcNzioodkebTYrXJmHulopSjPs6z4oIZAy6hwZRtI8UIuuaRhaUyULG9KQrLrxc3Jm3bBiERbSCE_rGTGfKxFscXzTjmukCRmfD-laiywcVRyo1TYe_ZTgcnCpgOcE4NevXHCj2rkAFqvyyuZfDN29CQa-NiLuMqqawL4La2xz6-MWDZdHSA9u_nI/s320/P1030906.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A game I saw at Phalanx in June by All Hell let Loose, was also present. Once again the dramatic presentation drew lots of attention. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DJ67jVO_LG1Cg3matWRgXLBWeoZYwIBW0EJNupw3U_IDk07nKuC6IX_8JC3OhPFp_S5I1wOtxoKeYDdj366xpTmCp0CMFXlH1SrI5w6sU2e1QxfhNQxpK8OaG37Tx13aknkstu2UpHHNRbBtlHyReUGp5DnCYZXXAmF8B3fEHktMLd8fB6H5TnBR9ng/s5184/P1030907.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DJ67jVO_LG1Cg3matWRgXLBWeoZYwIBW0EJNupw3U_IDk07nKuC6IX_8JC3OhPFp_S5I1wOtxoKeYDdj366xpTmCp0CMFXlH1SrI5w6sU2e1QxfhNQxpK8OaG37Tx13aknkstu2UpHHNRbBtlHyReUGp5DnCYZXXAmF8B3fEHktMLd8fB6H5TnBR9ng/s320/P1030907.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lnkiVEIqWQIjrkoDEASLKatssTvZJmDhLG61ouySJ_bhlUxYK1aLMp8Lv8rjwTdU268Mvt2FLBM87hcVj_JuZOzAlE48iZshFJtAxloGTvYlpT6HMHGwleiVxLPj00WlWg_WoCpsFHuRacddYWH6c7ETkKpTphHBB8k_fnlWME-hwwSDADfYfcptq2I/s5184/P1030909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWANK2ai9G-jau9grFdgz7RKV6VGhUmEul4n15BlMDpi11zJ0y8KkxrbA8Zw6zRDlz6RQdrfYRwj-DGOeJ7L_fYH-xji3YLhAguqV90knUPooawlmrKynbZayFwGHSNKXXMwsCYa8hfjkY4Z5kXSh9K4gcLTMuekk63Eq9DAKL62kzLiXlg9-CGrPS6I/s320/P1030904.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A handy way of keeping track of the individual ship states</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2qHYNoIeZwe8KMjTIFL3xoMBeppiIxSd27Klz1ijY8OrwEv3ZptAluT4C2L-gyYlQ91k2NMdqyEKBYiLFmvmGVnhOnlhBGBiup3SBirc4mOFoj_D1BEBXtxBTpW63WdJlR8eqPPDZag2-l1t9msscsZSEKwF2L-eM5ue_outEz0Rih84Zd0DoycHZwU/s5184/P1030918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2qHYNoIeZwe8KMjTIFL3xoMBeppiIxSd27Klz1ijY8OrwEv3ZptAluT4C2L-gyYlQ91k2NMdqyEKBYiLFmvmGVnhOnlhBGBiup3SBirc4mOFoj_D1BEBXtxBTpW63WdJlR8eqPPDZag2-l1t9msscsZSEKwF2L-eM5ue_outEz0Rih84Zd0DoycHZwU/s320/P1030918.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>One thing I liked was the 'pared down' treatment of the ship models, no ratlines and reduced rigging. Giving one of the models the suggested levels of rigging etc is a stretch for my meagre model making skills. These models are still very presentable, so it may be a way I can at last tackle the backlog of work at the wargame amatuer shipyard.</p><p><br /></p><p>The trade was well represented and I was particularly glad to see two particular traders. Firstly Irregular Miniatures who provide an excellent service, but I normally only see at the Vapnartak show each February and secondly Stonewall Figures. Now, I haven't seen Stonewall since the days of the Triples Show at Sheffield. Their 15mm Napoleonic range is very extensive and the figures have a good 'presence'. Chatting to the owner, it seems that the Fiasco show is the only one he attends in the North, being based in Cornwall, it is hardly surprising. However, it was nice to be re-acquainted with the range and it sparked an urge to fill some of the gaps (real or otherwise) in my Napoleonic collection.</p><p>The bonus of the Fiasco show is that the Armouries is very close and the two venues can be seen on the same day. All in all, a Grand Day Out.</p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-80489348919659893872023-10-26T15:32:00.001+00:002023-10-26T15:32:10.341+00:00"Recover those stores" : a Sudan scenario using Black Powder rules<p> For our latest game Steve set up this scenario where a force of Egyptian troops (3 brigades of foot and 1 of cavalry) were given the task of recovering a cache of arms and stores which Emir Khat had 'liberated' from several defeated Imperial forces. Information received suggested that the arms and stores were located in a village deep in enemy territory. The Dervish had a small force protecting the village, but reinforcements could be expected. The time and point of entry of each element of the reinforcements was the subject of a dice roll and so was unpredictable.</p><p>After a hard march the Egyptians were nearing the village. After several battles in which the Imperial troops had been surprised by hidden enemy troops catching their extended lines, the Egyptian commander decided to hold one infantry brigade back as a reserve, to meet contingencies. His cavalry were to carry out a sweep around the enemy left to check for concealed enemy units. The remaining infantry brigades were to advance to two hills and use their firepower to reduce the enemy numbers before a general assault was launched.</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/AVvXsEidXq0DUjnzb1x6DXELYgZPBUnohkzy5htjaXudHYO66iAUSW2cC_ttniuHijbrIuQxQuQfvjiBWkqmbwm4QsY_noCK_zLRsEvZaqt1BxGdlmi2vxTnrX7RBajU97046VldIrhX1dJu5LE6sgxvjA2ETzg7sNOyN1MdvIrmbnjiVmQ3O9cKHUEpdwMCI54/s5184/P1030879.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXq0DUjnzb1x6DXELYgZPBUnohkzy5htjaXudHYO66iAUSW2cC_ttniuHijbrIuQxQuQfvjiBWkqmbwm4QsY_noCK_zLRsEvZaqt1BxGdlmi2vxTnrX7RBajU97046VldIrhX1dJu5LE6sgxvjA2ETzg7sNOyN1MdvIrmbnjiVmQ3O9cKHUEpdwMCI54/s320/P1030879.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Egyptian cavalry move off to the right</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The cavalry brigade set off to the right and for the first two turns met no problems. On the next turn, as they crested a low hill the were met by the sight of a mass of Dervish infantry moving towards them. As the cavalry commander looked around the landscape he saw a second mass of enemy infantry to his left. There was no way he could tackle such numbers, his job was to get back and report the weight of numbers heading towards the village. He ordered his rear unit to turn around and head back, to be followed by his other two units in quick succession. Unfortunately, his rear unit did not receive, or misunderstood his order and remained where they were. To buy time he ordered his leading unit to attack the Dervish troops in front of the brigade. Gallant though they were, they could not make any headway against the mass of enemy troops and as they struggled, the second regiment of cavalry was charged in the flank by a unit of Hadendoa from the second group of Dervish.</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/AVvXsEjT4AMo1j-A9ucNa4PrJEiGYKjQSniQw2rDbehibtuOpiOYqLAGeRPrRxH_mLgpgUQ2d9fRJO1eOuaIYWN48FOhdDgbL7GhkasGlhOeyfOgYJrOUID2I-CmAUSX4IE9KCrBL_7df633ktSzxwUd4mboehFht743iFwZdWDCIEdPHqMC8Etwk6xrda7Sppc/s5184/P1030881.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4AMo1j-A9ucNa4PrJEiGYKjQSniQw2rDbehibtuOpiOYqLAGeRPrRxH_mLgpgUQ2d9fRJO1eOuaIYWN48FOhdDgbL7GhkasGlhOeyfOgYJrOUID2I-CmAUSX4IE9KCrBL_7df633ktSzxwUd4mboehFht743iFwZdWDCIEdPHqMC8Etwk6xrda7Sppc/s320/P1030881.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hadendoa strike</td></tr></tbody></table><br />By now, the rearmost unit of Egyptian cavalry, the Bashi Bazouks had turned to retire towards the centre. However, they saw that a unit of Dervish was swinging round on their left hoping to prevent any escape for the cavalry. They charged them and manage to keep the way back open, at least for the moment. <div><br /></div><div>Behind them all order was breaking down. The leading unit, unable to hold the mass of enemy infantry routed after the brigade commander was killed. Then the unit hit in flank did the same. At least the efforts of the Bashi Bazouks had left open an avenue of escape but the victorious Hadendoa now charged into the back of the Bashis sealing their fate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><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/AVvXsEijeH9Vt5KSOmcV26jn-kdYlS-FKFPl14BejJs3ZonLYjcxc4k7eHjVx85w3nrLegUBuz8F9ailuxlZnjvqssBM3sPSBYzO5l1j-A56fnWl7tpWTyluW7t4CZrrnFit1rQia8i9bt8CyQ1nguZcV5v6TgznIWFf1dY638ZKJp-Qt8vhRUtaEf-azgEzN8Y/s5184/P1030884.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijeH9Vt5KSOmcV26jn-kdYlS-FKFPl14BejJs3ZonLYjcxc4k7eHjVx85w3nrLegUBuz8F9ailuxlZnjvqssBM3sPSBYzO5l1j-A56fnWl7tpWTyluW7t4CZrrnFit1rQia8i9bt8CyQ1nguZcV5v6TgznIWFf1dY638ZKJp-Qt8vhRUtaEf-azgEzN8Y/s320/P1030884.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rout of the Egyptian cavalry brigade</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>As the mayhem was unfolding on the Egyptian right, the leading infantry brigades continued forward. The left hand brigade established itself on their hill, put out a flank guard, deployed the artillery and then deployed two infantry units forward to fire at the defenders of the village. In the centre, the second brigade was almost in position, ready to cover the village and the compound.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgpSfsPboV9leKhQPWbMWnIzn78OE6xV7uxXnJHE5rLwp5HrxfcX-FlJ0KYJPXScdDuP0PhfdraWOuWcl6Fch2a2b63qwyhjhRwJginglLXMD-EwFDORBXoT1NFQ2ejEhuo7a12DtnWHRinpLJmCuGM8ownmm3v7mS_AEWOb8JZOWflKT66Bbl2huIiCEU/s5184/P1030877.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3560" data-original-width="5184" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSfsPboV9leKhQPWbMWnIzn78OE6xV7uxXnJHE5rLwp5HrxfcX-FlJ0KYJPXScdDuP0PhfdraWOuWcl6Fch2a2b63qwyhjhRwJginglLXMD-EwFDORBXoT1NFQ2ejEhuo7a12DtnWHRinpLJmCuGM8ownmm3v7mS_AEWOb8JZOWflKT66Bbl2huIiCEU/s320/P1030877.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The infantry brigades move into position</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Perhaps encouraged by the rather ineffective fire from the nearest house one unit of infantry charged forward and tried to force their way in. They met stern resistance and had to fall back to lick their wounds.</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/AVvXsEjoxC3Kox38LqxC8VzzR-BuWSp05o-lvgphLHmYnXuMlpkfI6MAE_RuRDzxkkG8WSozYmdlq-rXKhTtmnl6He5gtWmMlb3fW2tzzmp_JQLskM0hHkXdxtosuh89pdhmcCLtzJLoHDgpzIaI097TTMVkF9Cw6luSLiPtoWQz3qvdjKvmxVbDxdQ3QADUino/s4617/P1030880.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="4617" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxC3Kox38LqxC8VzzR-BuWSp05o-lvgphLHmYnXuMlpkfI6MAE_RuRDzxkkG8WSozYmdlq-rXKhTtmnl6He5gtWmMlb3fW2tzzmp_JQLskM0hHkXdxtosuh89pdhmcCLtzJLoHDgpzIaI097TTMVkF9Cw6luSLiPtoWQz3qvdjKvmxVbDxdQ3QADUino/s320/P1030880.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Egyptian infantry attack the village</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In the centre the second Egyptian brigade had reached its position. As the leading unit crested the ridge they were charged by enemy cavalry. Their fellow units were still in column so it was vital that they hold their ground. This they did, driving off their attackers. </div><div><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/AVvXsEijm-IgrCJEBsm8pZ_OomK7fdTSTa0ErmdadtHUGBFy5vm1xMWfLxrPsRJ69LmypOqBTUwXgHZ-yX0s4s2WCYYjFeJ3W2gbdcp1PTPRupxgluFyRIlSna1ArmsDT-XpWtKQcwQhQCoz9YZKJxPIUmgk9ZYEyKdXvz0ccDp_86e2bEUSbRk8NdEatcZHL44/s5184/P1030882.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijm-IgrCJEBsm8pZ_OomK7fdTSTa0ErmdadtHUGBFy5vm1xMWfLxrPsRJ69LmypOqBTUwXgHZ-yX0s4s2WCYYjFeJ3W2gbdcp1PTPRupxgluFyRIlSna1ArmsDT-XpWtKQcwQhQCoz9YZKJxPIUmgk9ZYEyKdXvz0ccDp_86e2bEUSbRk8NdEatcZHL44/s320/P1030882.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The second brigade comes under attack from cavalry...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Other units of cavalry swept around the hill heading for the remaining Egyptian formations. This gave the rest of the centre brigade to form up facing outwards and the left hand unit was just in time to receive a charge from one of the Dervish units in the village</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/AVvXsEgphevTRxq_15g6KKzNjJ3sal-W0EyhX1hACAbtUMQ9X_-sDoaZlXTNV1K8wumCuiyr4M3av6gPwiQtBRDB6-gGEe3uonWqcZ7G4sCurq0zcm9Vlh5CG59Vmp9w8rSUa_BThg-c63-3kvXMh114XdMWMk9fKCHyu42Jd6E8VmOnkVL4MsSJi5gLD077w0w/s5184/P1030888.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphevTRxq_15g6KKzNjJ3sal-W0EyhX1hACAbtUMQ9X_-sDoaZlXTNV1K8wumCuiyr4M3av6gPwiQtBRDB6-gGEe3uonWqcZ7G4sCurq0zcm9Vlh5CG59Vmp9w8rSUa_BThg-c63-3kvXMh114XdMWMk9fKCHyu42Jd6E8VmOnkVL4MsSJi5gLD077w0w/s320/P1030888.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and infantry</td></tr></tbody></table><p>On the left, the situation was deteriorating. The unit which had attacked the village had fallen back to regroup, but took further casualties from enemy rifle and artillery fire. This caused their nerve to break and they routed. To their left, their supporting unit had run low on ammunition and as their rate of fire declined an emboldened enemy attacked them. Perhaps shaken by their lack of ammunition the Egyptian infantry faltered as the enemy charged. They could not hold their ground and had to fall back. This meant that the supply mule sent forward to resupply them fell into enemy hands. The brigade commander moved forward to steady the wavering unit and the Sudanese, who had been covering the flank, took up position behind them offering support. It was to be in vain. The enemy charged again, totally routing the Egyptians and killing the brigade commander in the process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrjpC0W_ZaZFPQvAy5boaBum4bWDNMdkHMgBysHnD-3jhFoxIwr8MoNrMaLhDhyEP5YXqI1PNu5mIrLr0Hs4ZjrR8bZGV3aS6mVcQCsBvceT9aXDob4aFplS9JNbfetNgEjqWHqfkH9Ae_6x6YluyiEvJ3SSlqNzLWjlfG-nsH6tJH34sURZ_q6naxZc/s5184/P1030890.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrjpC0W_ZaZFPQvAy5boaBum4bWDNMdkHMgBysHnD-3jhFoxIwr8MoNrMaLhDhyEP5YXqI1PNu5mIrLr0Hs4ZjrR8bZGV3aS6mVcQCsBvceT9aXDob4aFplS9JNbfetNgEjqWHqfkH9Ae_6x6YluyiEvJ3SSlqNzLWjlfG-nsH6tJH34sURZ_q6naxZc/s320/P1030890.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Surging forward, the Dervish then took on the Sudanese. These proved to be made of tougher stuff and not only held their ground but forced the Dervish to retreat. At the same time a unit of cavalry was charging the brigade artillery. Fortunately, the artillery fire was enough to stall the charge and save the brigade.</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/AVvXsEj4h2zqV8aWLPSyittST8LrI-Yl7aQt6uxL-Q0Ok98Gg1lJ3qS8M8dYemwC6YkzujeACGJyFKS2BBMSYQ-7XKZX2UJjd5VHcYZ9Ut2t_tgaxwt4qNyQ-OxLwuFcjsqmohfb_dJh3yiRVo9g_f2lUm6Rb8q0Pc7Rv5s8CGmf22QHlMjX1WA66-rioxABJP0/s5184/P1030892.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4h2zqV8aWLPSyittST8LrI-Yl7aQt6uxL-Q0Ok98Gg1lJ3qS8M8dYemwC6YkzujeACGJyFKS2BBMSYQ-7XKZX2UJjd5VHcYZ9Ut2t_tgaxwt4qNyQ-OxLwuFcjsqmohfb_dJh3yiRVo9g_f2lUm6Rb8q0Pc7Rv5s8CGmf22QHlMjX1WA66-rioxABJP0/s320/P1030892.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The left hand brigade under severe pressure</td></tr></tbody></table><p>As all this was happening the final act in the drama that was engulfing the Egyptian cavalry was played out. Attempting to restore some order, the Egyptian C in C galloped over and rallied one unit of cavalry. With no other commanders available, the other units continued their rout and left the battle. The rallied unit was still reforming when it was hit by the pursuing Hadendoa infantry. Carnage ensued with many of the cavalry and the C in C falling beneath the swords and spears of the enemy. Only a few cavalry remained to follow their comrades who had left the battle.</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/AVvXsEiGntiBTZzZ7b40mhlg3WYpEYup2Hb13Rw7mvOdIDPgJpK_vCUwL0isNX59ww2N6Og4CtttVeLab0Smnz69Bvs6AivUoojIsthBbDcIncTwPcw1ZOZcVucdGgRfPDa1nClDu7dFYB37sffgwoH18HVSGdS31sjykd_YaMOMRENEn5iOL1Oj7l8VsEOxHmo/s5184/P1030886.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3620" data-original-width="5184" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGntiBTZzZ7b40mhlg3WYpEYup2Hb13Rw7mvOdIDPgJpK_vCUwL0isNX59ww2N6Og4CtttVeLab0Smnz69Bvs6AivUoojIsthBbDcIncTwPcw1ZOZcVucdGgRfPDa1nClDu7dFYB37sffgwoH18HVSGdS31sjykd_YaMOMRENEn5iOL1Oj7l8VsEOxHmo/s320/P1030886.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The end of the Egyptian cavalry</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Behind the Egyptian cavalry, the commander of the reserve brigade had formed up his men in a firing line to drive back the approaching enemy. The Hadendoa charged the unit on the right of the line, which refused to stand and fell back in disorder. Fortunately, the other units held and prepared to fire. However, something was amiss with either the ammunition or the supply held by each soldier because the two battalions and the artillery all fired and found that not only had they had inflicted no casualties, but they had all gone low on ammunition as well. The brigade still had its supply mule, but it would be a nervous time before all were resupplied.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yKf4_HQ1rklVB9PW2fDGjRE5yL6V6nbAroaUCaqhQUhTBpLR2jg8jdrs7M5HJEmZvxGndc5eDYbDKk3hwDuBJ5wBC3n5GfsJvSfwwgK5XwHNcsdMKdmidKYTEZoGxaMtmO_xC9NqrHAHfh5RFnh_fwKOp-3nwK2it4U-8YcpfojI_fL9EK0zBGHXf2g/s5184/P1030891.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yKf4_HQ1rklVB9PW2fDGjRE5yL6V6nbAroaUCaqhQUhTBpLR2jg8jdrs7M5HJEmZvxGndc5eDYbDKk3hwDuBJ5wBC3n5GfsJvSfwwgK5XwHNcsdMKdmidKYTEZoGxaMtmO_xC9NqrHAHfh5RFnh_fwKOp-3nwK2it4U-8YcpfojI_fL9EK0zBGHXf2g/s320/P1030891.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>At this point we had to end play as we had run out of time. Victory was given to the Dervish, because the Egyptians did not really have the strength to push forward and capture the village. Added to that the C in C and two brigade commanders were dead, and, two more supply mules had been captured to further boost the supplies available to Emir Khat.</p><p><br /></p><p>A most enjoyable game. Thanks to Bob for handling the Dervish so well and to Steve for devising the scenario.</p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-26856902531026741612023-10-20T11:27:00.000+00:002023-10-20T11:27:02.475+00:00Battle of Lindenau 1813, a scenario using General d'Armee<p> It has been some time, but I have eventually sorted out a further test run for the General d'Armee rules. This Lindenau scenario came from Steve Shann's book "Lets fight Leipzig". A review of this book can be found on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5ZIBp4bsgM">Yarkshire gamer you tube channel</a> . The scenarios in the book provide all you need to play the game, a map, order of battle, objectives and terrain detail.</p><p>The Austrian General Guylai was attacking the village of Lindenau which sat astride Napoleon's line of retreat from Leipzig. His troops were in three separate columns and he planned a concentric attack which would overwhelm the defenders of the village ( a small independent division under the command of General Margaron). Some redoubts had been erected to strengthen the defence, but Margaron's troops were stretched. Fortunately for the French, reinforcements were on their way. Bertand's IV Corps consisted of the infantry divisions of Morand and Fontanelli and the cavalry brigades of Quinette and Jett. These are on the table as the Austrian columns arrive. On the Austrian left is Hessen Homburg with 6 battalions of infantry and a 'streifkorps' of light cavalry and cossacks. In the centre is the column commanded by Guylai with 5 battalions of infantry and two regiments of cavalry. Finally on the right is Csollich with 9 battalions of infantry and a 'streifkorps' of light cavalry and cossacks.</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/AVvXsEjV_UfrxPzLnDftGNVhJyl2ac2Ug8TI0AqWyMvzlhyXx4uqVZzcbv607YOrDBT8d2rye-82-W7tUbwiODTp2j3G16DLW4kxSBclRfWBjFD8Cj1zVk1CARGVckfWEa-GMIUcv_LL24quOw1NoXFB-wYuAdJ0ZJ-by19Fb0N0C7-_-F0CnZLBIjk_smTLIs0/s5184/P1030868.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_UfrxPzLnDftGNVhJyl2ac2Ug8TI0AqWyMvzlhyXx4uqVZzcbv607YOrDBT8d2rye-82-W7tUbwiODTp2j3G16DLW4kxSBclRfWBjFD8Cj1zVk1CARGVckfWEa-GMIUcv_LL24quOw1NoXFB-wYuAdJ0ZJ-by19Fb0N0C7-_-F0CnZLBIjk_smTLIs0/s320/P1030868.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Csollich prepares to advance on Plagwitz on the French left</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The Austrians' objective for a complete victory is to hold at least half of Lindenau by the end of the game; holding Plagwitz and the three redoubts will give them a tactical victory. Failure to achieve either of these objectives gives victory to the French.</div><div><br /></div><div>The scenario special rules create the chance of a uncoordinated attack by the three Austrian columns by making them dice to see if they arrive. In our case this worked and it took Hessen Homburg three turns to arrive giving the French right ample time to prepare themselves and also meaning that the French commander could concentrate his Adc's on helping Margaron and the artillery. Csollich's skirmishers took heavy casualties from Margaron's skirmishers and also the artillery facing them , meaning he had to deploy one of his light battalions to bolster the line. nevertheless his battalions moved forward. In the centre Gyulai was also making progress, though his troops were also taking heavy casualties from the artillery in the redoubts. His skirmishers tried to pick off the gunners, but suffered severely from the volleys of canister. The infantry battalions began to engage Margaron and Morand's battalions but made little progress, both sides losing their fire discipline.</div><div><br /></div><div><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/AVvXsEh-rwnt3_L3RXPcTJ60RVb4BndMlNuoXfS_TK3x2xZU6WmI-dc5NP8dsYUAuobLTrafhLO-57q6Qp-NtvD6u61pCa7rJPDYEzokT-NNLXx6JXvoXY6GKy2P8KmJgfQxAKB8BIF6OKGeHVns8l__mfbzHVJkR00N0cqiCVD-Z_VgLWv5VRmpV8WyrUk2GWk/s5184/P1030869.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rwnt3_L3RXPcTJ60RVb4BndMlNuoXfS_TK3x2xZU6WmI-dc5NP8dsYUAuobLTrafhLO-57q6Qp-NtvD6u61pCa7rJPDYEzokT-NNLXx6JXvoXY6GKy2P8KmJgfQxAKB8BIF6OKGeHVns8l__mfbzHVJkR00N0cqiCVD-Z_VgLWv5VRmpV8WyrUk2GWk/s320/P1030869.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Morand's troops move through Lindenau</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Hessen Homburg's troops had now arrived and deployed to attack Fontanelli and Quinette. </div><div><br /></div><div>Csollich's leading battalions moved to the left of Plagwitz, pushing back the French skirmishers, but this opened them up to attack by Jett's light cavalry This caused them to halt and form square stalling the advance.<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/AVvXsEiXpEepWlH3TaBWk-KCTv7PtehUTHArjFG9zqqBAbeEscpVKKoG1bJJ3FWv1Sr-6ZYhPV4vEFeV9JArnthQT-T82zrDqEkz-zUb6gpA7jJu1voHNeldcicVAFyJ35kJ_1mbHb7086Pn-3KyIY353RqWIGvmGaVhFrdUYZwlC4lB_E_MxdXHAgLv9KrmQuo/s5184/P1030870.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpEepWlH3TaBWk-KCTv7PtehUTHArjFG9zqqBAbeEscpVKKoG1bJJ3FWv1Sr-6ZYhPV4vEFeV9JArnthQT-T82zrDqEkz-zUb6gpA7jJu1voHNeldcicVAFyJ35kJ_1mbHb7086Pn-3KyIY353RqWIGvmGaVhFrdUYZwlC4lB_E_MxdXHAgLv9KrmQuo/s320/P1030870.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Austrian right flank Plagwitz</td></tr></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEi20L9RBo6rV2Qcloy401l7qT6CedKB-Gj9EbzelBPZxbv-19YVvF4kNAaGvicHdyajRw7gfjDbMW8_icGv2jo3A30Yj9bDgrqDP5BwxJLR0vA8qnu7cqpGAoFlP5rR9wy3Dr-g3Tu3_ackNstzyU1W-AU0UUJJoupAa0gO6cIa2b9RDlx1LCuy-_8s6gg/s5184/P1030871.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20L9RBo6rV2Qcloy401l7qT6CedKB-Gj9EbzelBPZxbv-19YVvF4kNAaGvicHdyajRw7gfjDbMW8_icGv2jo3A30Yj9bDgrqDP5BwxJLR0vA8qnu7cqpGAoFlP5rR9wy3Dr-g3Tu3_ackNstzyU1W-AU0UUJJoupAa0gO6cIa2b9RDlx1LCuy-_8s6gg/s320/P1030871.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The developing attack on Lindenau</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Csollich at last deployed for attack and stormed the redoubt to the right of Plagwitz. His men captured the redoubt but were disorganised in the process and were vulnerable to counterattack.<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/AVvXsEgkEJHqDy5LFUJBgpD6sCJ1otec3xCDnMjABa98DnElVDPGg49zN2BbcOrAU0OphbXtjBVAIpOwmx7zvxxB3eoinX-B-RtznKV7-Cj17l8AKtXePpgfNefVzzdBY5rw1K4rQ7sOus3g8p8kuo1FO02irjPnJkQdE6SYT6a4kMMgPJeyea06rHeyVLTy7zQ/s5184/P1030873.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEJHqDy5LFUJBgpD6sCJ1otec3xCDnMjABa98DnElVDPGg49zN2BbcOrAU0OphbXtjBVAIpOwmx7zvxxB3eoinX-B-RtznKV7-Cj17l8AKtXePpgfNefVzzdBY5rw1K4rQ7sOus3g8p8kuo1FO02irjPnJkQdE6SYT6a4kMMgPJeyea06rHeyVLTy7zQ/s320/P1030873.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Plagwitz redoubt falls</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>The village of Plagwitz was also attacked and after a prolonged struggle the Austrian infantry forced their way in and ejected the French defenders.</div><div><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/AVvXsEg2eUb9zVF_UKpvZSS276PXgS3VITh6pFtDZLTtp4gINN3r_fmRU7s48STKQSvwA3KlAB1t1Qlufo-lZOpW_YYb8XT1eC59Hy8lVmMl8J4Kft1MYtUrv7pMQhx8mQSSDPxg90WOI2U1H5BmuOLGqHejhiUpEAq45lncpDlpNldtiB-N9JXl0VZZK5iSqaI/s5184/P1030874.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eUb9zVF_UKpvZSS276PXgS3VITh6pFtDZLTtp4gINN3r_fmRU7s48STKQSvwA3KlAB1t1Qlufo-lZOpW_YYb8XT1eC59Hy8lVmMl8J4Kft1MYtUrv7pMQhx8mQSSDPxg90WOI2U1H5BmuOLGqHejhiUpEAq45lncpDlpNldtiB-N9JXl0VZZK5iSqaI/s320/P1030874.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plagwitz falls</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>As Hessen Homburg advanced he was attacked by Quinette's dragoon brigade. Von Mensdorf's light cavalry tried to hold them off but were defeated. Quinette wanted to push on, but the serried ranks of the Austrian squares deterred him.</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhQG6vpzff6dyoxJetkxN56SeQ4E7WivnuuvEOEbmesSdI35unSWGkJ6bY3T85PtYVuXEkG5T86Eee_0aJT9bxEHyjYr381JFnVAPvhfgm5D7gH973cI2XR96673kXIU0t1ouvtjZDpTNqgYRe_RLp17mx9csgXyB_B0OSGqxUc-GdqQI6o23s27-TNRnU/s5184/P1030875.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQG6vpzff6dyoxJetkxN56SeQ4E7WivnuuvEOEbmesSdI35unSWGkJ6bY3T85PtYVuXEkG5T86Eee_0aJT9bxEHyjYr381JFnVAPvhfgm5D7gH973cI2XR96673kXIU0t1ouvtjZDpTNqgYRe_RLp17mx9csgXyB_B0OSGqxUc-GdqQI6o23s27-TNRnU/s320/P1030875.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quinette's dragoons drive off the Austrian cavalry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Gyulai had also managed to capture a redoubt in the centre so the Austrians were edging towards a minor victory. However, there were still several game turns to go and their gains were vulnerable to counterattack.</p><p>It was at this point we ran out of time so a draw was declared. In retrospect the scenario as I put on was perhaps too big for a 6 x 4 table. The Austrian deployment areas in particular being too cramped. Once again the rule mechanism regarding Adc's caused severe problems. All too often a brigade would advance one turn and then the next would become hesitant. Now I appreciate that the Napoleonic battlefield, with all its smoke and noise could cause confusion; but once an order to advance had been received and initiated, why would the troops stop, especially if they were outside musketry range and were not threatened by cavalry? Just getting the adcs in the first place proved difficult for both sides; then there is the additional hurdle of managing to roll 3+ on a d6 once you have managed to get your adcs. Both commanders had multiple occasions when a brigade would go hesitant in successive turns, even with an adc attached to give a re-roll.</p><p>It will be interesting to see what GdA 2 is like when it is published.</p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-12448091953000921052023-09-15T11:13:00.001+00:002023-09-15T11:13:19.585+00:00Another Deluge scenario: the Battle of Wojnicz, 3rd October 1655.<p> It has been a while since my last post, real life intervened as it is prone to do from time to time. This scenario is a follow up to my previous one and concerns the campaigns of King Charles X of Sweden against the main Polish Crown army. Details have again been taken from volume 2 of "Charles X's Wars" by Michael Fredholm von Essen, which is published by Helion. </p><p>Having heard that the Poles were in and around Wojnicz, Charles led a force of c 5,200 men, (the vast majority being cavalry) in that direction. The Polish army under the command of Hetman Stanislaw Lanckoronski was slightly larger, numbering c 6,200 men all mounted.</p><p>After an initial skirmish between the outposts the two forces deployed. The Poles deployed in three divisions, pancerni on the wings and hussars and pancerni in the centre. A regiment of dragoons was ordered to defend the camp. The Swedes placed their cavalry on the wings and the centre was held by dismounted dragoons and a few infantry, which took advantage of "a defensible gorge"</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/a/AVvXsEgo_nI-tmu77qybRRfZNJ9gRBp8dKX_L13uq3eGwMHQP4p_MlYgNlvKLyIyvcHFp0QE17GaKyO7Sipy8A7vMeMjFSwfk4rFBqpvJwItgwG_XoKy-UKhdXiyIsCHPh_W7FBvXb_96_kCP1zM5yBUyB7nuxIkFW4Z4Mh1gEwWAIQ_R61vitxeaiEy9SfBX-M" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo_nI-tmu77qybRRfZNJ9gRBp8dKX_L13uq3eGwMHQP4p_MlYgNlvKLyIyvcHFp0QE17GaKyO7Sipy8A7vMeMjFSwfk4rFBqpvJwItgwG_XoKy-UKhdXiyIsCHPh_W7FBvXb_96_kCP1zM5yBUyB7nuxIkFW4Z4Mh1gEwWAIQ_R61vitxeaiEy9SfBX-M" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of the table with the Swedes on the left</td></tr></tbody></table><br />.The objective for the Poles is to drive back the Swedes and protect their camp; for the Swedes, they would like to break this part of the Crown army and capture the baggage, so both sides need to attack I rated the Swedish horse as slightly better than the pancerni, but not as tough as the hussars. There was only one small unit of hussars and the bonus for lance only counted in the first charge. To account for the "defensible gorge", any defenders would gain the benefit of the attackers charge bonus being nullified. The dragoons in the Polish camp counted as being in hard cover. The cavalry wings each had 4 regiments and the Polish centre had one unit of hussars and one of noble levy. I used the levy mainly because I didn't have enough pancerni. It did weaken the Poles slightly, but they did have more units.<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/a/AVvXsEjx34hvULW8RjccrZ_zSLPCLIJX5IjLx_XFEX-8CGNLBExnr1vNf3LBC9y7ADVDi37j9qrUAMOYQyIS_ZR4xa7LPm6rXovCjXzfZ123z78JqKorzWf9tmKhmqujLnScophcCeSZNF8dSexIiddoOuvs1hEIv-azkAdZs0GCDmcXyvE2AddEFEwNGVp5u6I" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx34hvULW8RjccrZ_zSLPCLIJX5IjLx_XFEX-8CGNLBExnr1vNf3LBC9y7ADVDi37j9qrUAMOYQyIS_ZR4xa7LPm6rXovCjXzfZ123z78JqKorzWf9tmKhmqujLnScophcCeSZNF8dSexIiddoOuvs1hEIv-azkAdZs0GCDmcXyvE2AddEFEwNGVp5u6I" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First the Poles win</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><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/a/AVvXsEhnIcgb4AaqaHWj4ILtIudHR8HZLQPYJtw98QPvFgY4jZMj-my5nwyOWzXTRzxSQ7sOOWif07VgttmBiaPpbKFqGWoVzZ081t2AZAD5s0fe7MW_HCryXKrtsq3erk7cADJPR05QnvEoD4LPP6NbFX9akqx3kMCgq_PLfqQY3Tk7_TFBNTue1-c-XrLTDmU" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnIcgb4AaqaHWj4ILtIudHR8HZLQPYJtw98QPvFgY4jZMj-my5nwyOWzXTRzxSQ7sOOWif07VgttmBiaPpbKFqGWoVzZ081t2AZAD5s0fe7MW_HCryXKrtsq3erk7cADJPR05QnvEoD4LPP6NbFX9akqx3kMCgq_PLfqQY3Tk7_TFBNTue1-c-XrLTDmU" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then the Swedes<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><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/a/AVvXsEjw9R7UUU8qzD9Pf3LqZAgjMjW3rdRzR5UQ35vZYKhy0r3LNkMTpRGSXN_gayb8QaXhlOELjwqnbdam8mMIixaO3fiutZf9mUwqArWtPzIwFHodEXLVnnEeOPo39XM9hv1ku7LXM6ni3Zf-QRTt4ghwWy4yzXT6x0IWz-wdvlgXV97hBd4PfAutJI4Hz7M" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw9R7UUU8qzD9Pf3LqZAgjMjW3rdRzR5UQ35vZYKhy0r3LNkMTpRGSXN_gayb8QaXhlOELjwqnbdam8mMIixaO3fiutZf9mUwqArWtPzIwFHodEXLVnnEeOPo39XM9hv1ku7LXM6ni3Zf-QRTt4ghwWy4yzXT6x0IWz-wdvlgXV97hBd4PfAutJI4Hz7M" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hussars prevail</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p></p><p>The Swedes won the initiative and moved forward, as did the Poles. Battle was soon joined and the Swedish right, which had two veteran units began to gain the upper hand. The Polish centre decided not to charge the Swedish dragoons, but moved to bolster the Polish right which was coming under pressure from the Swedish left. As usually happens the Polish hussars charge proved unstoppable and they overcame two Swedish units. However, they became isolated and were overwhelmed. By now the Polish left had disintegrated and losses on the right were high so a Swedish victory was declared.</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/a/AVvXsEhgPVMM7nN0gyUaYrGFOTzDu2Zbfu99hLtjUi0np9L9tF_CqpdVBJI3e8YYZkaUlNvuXLny7oPfn7e9w_Seece3EE4jBA91XaeESGpOV1OA4g5QLyU1rfL66bmImyeMEQoFTKby7g3p3fNsPW-r5KwPP3VINIo9uAEbGh6kPz4U18czIYpB1APf3jS0UEI" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgPVMM7nN0gyUaYrGFOTzDu2Zbfu99hLtjUi0np9L9tF_CqpdVBJI3e8YYZkaUlNvuXLny7oPfn7e9w_Seece3EE4jBA91XaeESGpOV1OA4g5QLyU1rfL66bmImyeMEQoFTKby7g3p3fNsPW-r5KwPP3VINIo9uAEbGh6kPz4U18czIYpB1APf3jS0UEI" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rare sight, routing hussars</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p>After lunch we swapped sides and ran the scenario again. Once again the Polish right was in trouble and needed the centre to help them out. One notable event was when a fresh unit of Swedish horse charged a small, shaken unit of Polish noble levy. In the melee the Poles inflicted no hits on their opponents while receiving 8 in return. Against the odds they managed to save all 8, but as they were shaken in a drawn melee they had to take a break test. This came up double one so they routed. Once lady luck proved how fickle she can be!</p><p>Historically the battle was a Swedish victory and the Poles lost their baggage and also parts of their army changed sides. The catalyst for the loss was the unsuccessful charge by the hussars against the dismounted dragoons. The leader of the hussars was Prince Dymitri Wisnniowiecki and being young and inexperienced perhaps his enthusiasm overcame his common sense. Among the Poles who changed sides was one Jan Sobieski who later went on to be king of Poland.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-66681370678800926112023-07-29T13:06:00.002+00:002023-07-29T13:06:16.186+00:00The Battle of Golab (Golomb) 1656. An Eastern Renaissance scenario for Pike and Shotte<p> This week's game is a scenario set in the 'Deluge' when Poland/Lithuania was beset by enemies on all fronts. The basic details come from Michael Fredholm von Essen's book <i>"Charles X's Wars, Volume 2 The Wars in the East, 1655-57 </i>which is publish by Helion in their Century of the Soldier series.</p><p>In early February 1656, King Charles X of Sweden moved south with an all cavalry force, hearing that a Polish force under Czarnieecki was close he set out to attack it. On the 18th February he crossed the Vistula (which was frozen) and surprised and defeated a Commonwealth unit. This retreated north, pursued by the Swedish vanguard commanded by General Henrik Horn. At the village of Golab (or Golomb as it was known to the Swedes) they met the remainder of Czarniecki's force. A general battle developed, with both sides receiving reinforcements. Eventually superior numbers allowed the Swedes to outflank the Commonwealth troops and threaten their line of retreat. When Czarniecki ordered a retreat it became more of a rout, as the Commonwealth troops were vigorously pursued by the Lithuanian and Tartar units in the Swedish force.</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/AVvXsEgbu99GIbcO3WyXMzhR1IspGG0tuSl8y5LK-pGox0BlkI5nWa_MdFAVlYVTvkFEidJ1K4nicy5Vn3qrwzDst9HH_WTV0c8AkdOIMsZRnYB9lEeSXi-DVSGfCYElh9FGW8cjpP4de_--3r_XKyaBB4lfbEDClG0s0jvPaasp3PygYqOZBSExU03AQYFwtEM/s4338/P1030847.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="4338" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu99GIbcO3WyXMzhR1IspGG0tuSl8y5LK-pGox0BlkI5nWa_MdFAVlYVTvkFEidJ1K4nicy5Vn3qrwzDst9HH_WTV0c8AkdOIMsZRnYB9lEeSXi-DVSGfCYElh9FGW8cjpP4de_--3r_XKyaBB4lfbEDClG0s0jvPaasp3PygYqOZBSExU03AQYFwtEM/s320/P1030847.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from behind the Swedish vanguard</td></tr></tbody></table><p>It is difficult to determine exact numbers involved in the action. Charles had approximately 11000 men in his force when he set out, (8000 Swedes/Germans and 3000 Polish, Lithuanian, Tartar and Ruthenian allies). This will have dwindled during the campaign and not all the force was present at the battle. What can be said is that the Swedish force was certainly more numerous than the c2500 Commonwealth troops under Czarniecki's command.</p><p>For the scenario I decided on the following forces</p><p><u>Swedish vanguard</u></p><p>2 standard units of Swedish Horse 2 standard units of 'Cossack' cavalry</p><p><u>Swedish reinforcements</u></p><p>2 veteran units of Swedish Horse (1 standard, 1 small) 1 standard unit of Lithuanian pancerni</p><p>2 standard units of Polish noble levy cavalry </p><p><br /></p><p><u>Commonwealth vanguard</u></p><p>2 standard units of Pancerni 1 standard unit of Transylvanian light cavalry</p><p>1 very small unit of veteran Hussars</p><p><u>Commonwealth reinforcements</u></p><p>2 standard units of veteran pancerni 1 small unit of veteran Hussars</p><p><u>Notes</u></p><p>Veteran Swedish and Commonwealth pancerni units were rated 'Stubborn'</p><p>Hussars and the Lithuanian pancerni were given 'lance', but this was only available for their first charge.</p><p>Polish Noble Levy and Transylvanian cavalry started as trained but dropped to raw after they became 'Shaken'</p><p>Overall, the Swedes had a 3:2 advantage in numbers, but the Commonwealth had more veteran troops. </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/AVvXsEjmdYeaaHZRKXPIsYbdKnXCfndLgZpC-q0BTTSNIjn8xxW-6_kBy6YBjLfiD9Tcnb553RB2v24UoMBtr9qIPEP99xMpvtvlxD48eOUCysAtcRUiR1V9rFG0xvlbTOwsH7AmVeA7XRgOiPTOrgHSVX_k2fILRzKMA-JAr0NE52UNRIrjBWNrVtTC-u6jc1M/s5184/P1030846.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdYeaaHZRKXPIsYbdKnXCfndLgZpC-q0BTTSNIjn8xxW-6_kBy6YBjLfiD9Tcnb553RB2v24UoMBtr9qIPEP99xMpvtvlxD48eOUCysAtcRUiR1V9rFG0xvlbTOwsH7AmVeA7XRgOiPTOrgHSVX_k2fILRzKMA-JAr0NE52UNRIrjBWNrVtTC-u6jc1M/s320/P1030846.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Commonwealth vanguard at Golab</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Our battle began with a rather uncoordinated advance by the Swedish force, which was met by a determined move forward by the Poles and their allies. The first clashes took place between the pancerni and the Swedish horse and each side had a unit routed.</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/AVvXsEjHOsnSgAimRALHufz-W5OHx46kP3qqIafxqsLWSd536qhivnnHAfDujMrk1JYhr5HZ-yAMSddoGJNAbXi2TN8Wb_-gsKorql3-dIx_eNxV9oBIsmK1NVhGNGcYLPt6FkrkA8MCYBYtbGu2dCSE4NnoVmxl48eRriQkHps0Jb5Ofp1I8X_uS0R_6fD69u8/s5184/P1030848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOsnSgAimRALHufz-W5OHx46kP3qqIafxqsLWSd536qhivnnHAfDujMrk1JYhr5HZ-yAMSddoGJNAbXi2TN8Wb_-gsKorql3-dIx_eNxV9oBIsmK1NVhGNGcYLPt6FkrkA8MCYBYtbGu2dCSE4NnoVmxl48eRriQkHps0Jb5Ofp1I8X_uS0R_6fD69u8/s320/P1030848.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First round to the pancerni</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/AVvXsEjlXBcNMd9wN9mxupSoJKm9AlcPNMGrago58c27q8qKpxCbLiNsRbv3MEl5-hfz_BG5DEr4DzDvaMtUjrhr1YbH9g-ObcKdd2u7udEE4L_6m0QEoZ6LL0pDWHByDlXb2V0-iEKwsx0dInYZvm8Ez9BzkxiFofRrRPoLvHd8O4njjFBAbhkA6zDs5q-IiqM/s5184/P1030850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXBcNMd9wN9mxupSoJKm9AlcPNMGrago58c27q8qKpxCbLiNsRbv3MEl5-hfz_BG5DEr4DzDvaMtUjrhr1YbH9g-ObcKdd2u7udEE4L_6m0QEoZ6LL0pDWHByDlXb2V0-iEKwsx0dInYZvm8Ez9BzkxiFofRrRPoLvHd8O4njjFBAbhkA6zDs5q-IiqM/s320/P1030850.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Cossack support, the Swedes prevail</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Cossack units continued forward, and into the Transylvanian light cavalry. Perhaps the Transylvanians were rather unwilling allies, because they were driven off in no time at all with one unit of Cossacks hot on their heels.</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/AVvXsEj25_9TQhG7Zw8zJsMw4qrjwoie9XlDKByB9oRB_-lB4IucfLpHLh96boGmvSTWw3wMmUzNCre54BlsmXIOT7fcGoQgmEV7nEOUhI029RzDag6BKgdPtQxMvpDGUQK2cTqCnBJhBa4lcm9AwP8Vy-L3k4xD8nVMW0jCe0zkMS_mGHDZYkHnbusnqtlPA1M/s5182/P1030849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3392" data-original-width="5182" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25_9TQhG7Zw8zJsMw4qrjwoie9XlDKByB9oRB_-lB4IucfLpHLh96boGmvSTWw3wMmUzNCre54BlsmXIOT7fcGoQgmEV7nEOUhI029RzDag6BKgdPtQxMvpDGUQK2cTqCnBJhBa4lcm9AwP8Vy-L3k4xD8nVMW0jCe0zkMS_mGHDZYkHnbusnqtlPA1M/s320/P1030849.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cossacks gang up on the Transylvanians</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Meanwhile the Polish Hussars now entered the fray They were too late to save their allies, but they made short work of the unfortunate Cossack unit that was in their way. Continuing forward, the Hussars now made a nuisance of themselves disrupting the advance of the main Swedish force which was now reaching the battlefield.</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/AVvXsEhl1XlcLAJDKNuHqGBkjtDXMUWswHDUOsztwsSqDxziNveTHJWKkr4YeX6TlQQtHXPqTyx7xLNF-YisiQCmSqrmGdlg0upd9Q9qJSwyea3sQApIx-8_Xkxv0z4jhOTSmDKnD3UJAR0hkfqHO09uNydNh92KZ8y3dolUxewwZPMwz5d4-blxu7ygDBT9B_0/s5184/P1030852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1XlcLAJDKNuHqGBkjtDXMUWswHDUOsztwsSqDxziNveTHJWKkr4YeX6TlQQtHXPqTyx7xLNF-YisiQCmSqrmGdlg0upd9Q9qJSwyea3sQApIx-8_Xkxv0z4jhOTSmDKnD3UJAR0hkfqHO09uNydNh92KZ8y3dolUxewwZPMwz5d4-blxu7ygDBT9B_0/s320/P1030852.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Polish Hussars in action</td></tr></tbody></table><p>At the opposite end of the battlefield a unit of Cossacks could also see the main enemy body approaching. However, there was little they could do to delay them and so they fell back towards their supports.</p><p>A second wave of encounters now took place with units charging and counter-charging across the field. Units became shaken and or disordered and by the time we had to call a halt it was the Poles who had the advantage. </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/AVvXsEgutTtEzhm7Fca8oRCVoAdU8OYfTo1U4k9zhZlifT6P5spf9ZA0zLUDUmZXCwSQgXCHu6V6i7iXRtalkD2YJtVLYYAppopBHhfe7bzR4qc74O9uANbo7CHFNzWMvDaw-9LHOt9ut9BOK4bWOv0myRNuPFHClZQTrXoW8J_Co7mo7b5Ki-E7MOnRR9w55n0/s5184/P1030854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutTtEzhm7Fca8oRCVoAdU8OYfTo1U4k9zhZlifT6P5spf9ZA0zLUDUmZXCwSQgXCHu6V6i7iXRtalkD2YJtVLYYAppopBHhfe7bzR4qc74O9uANbo7CHFNzWMvDaw-9LHOt9ut9BOK4bWOv0myRNuPFHClZQTrXoW8J_Co7mo7b5Ki-E7MOnRR9w55n0/s320/P1030854.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lithuanian Noble Levy attack the Pancerni</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Looking back, I perhaps made the Poles too strong in proportion to the Swedes, another two units of Swedish horse would have made a significant difference. The use of 'stubborn' for the veteran units seemed to work well as did the amendment to the morale state of the Lithuanian Noble Levy and Transylvanian units. Definitely food for thought for future scenarios for this period.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEylOdH-aYjplNtqPv6V7dWoxOtR5il6DHja767iF0eySHxMebf-h6A03aKYJgPy5NCKi93cwiQ4ULCSd53kb6tEGNGUFcLcc9n34G9LN1BlBPUeVuHsYOjGz6otXB9cGavQJm04V8h7tD_MqIFiy_ZQvVZSL-5vFovBOqMFTDkiuG_W6Hw_Ib2ZOiCw/s5182/P1030853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2842" data-original-width="5182" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEylOdH-aYjplNtqPv6V7dWoxOtR5il6DHja767iF0eySHxMebf-h6A03aKYJgPy5NCKi93cwiQ4ULCSd53kb6tEGNGUFcLcc9n34G9LN1BlBPUeVuHsYOjGz6otXB9cGavQJm04V8h7tD_MqIFiy_ZQvVZSL-5vFovBOqMFTDkiuG_W6Hw_Ib2ZOiCw/s320/P1030853.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-19968021999796059822023-07-13T13:03:00.000+00:002023-07-13T13:03:11.365+00:00Kenilworth Castle<p> Last weekend, we were visiting the Midlands. One of the places we visited was Kenilworth Castle. I had been before, almost 40 years ago and not surprisingly I didn't remember much apart from the very imposing keep.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoP9VL_aprgMAusgrFJ6xp-iIHBDF9eYc9TW7qmCK7eEqZP5EI3GGPEBC4QUpFL4i39gVmO3jSnpknkQZhG4P4DkQw2ePZLCBLhohTPivqjgJdy75IHBl8L9c23xDZte528denB-ZZnIA4laely9-otZXmeA6is9QuzcpixZT_qv91mke7O4iJjfo8hk/s5184/P1030841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoP9VL_aprgMAusgrFJ6xp-iIHBDF9eYc9TW7qmCK7eEqZP5EI3GGPEBC4QUpFL4i39gVmO3jSnpknkQZhG4P4DkQw2ePZLCBLhohTPivqjgJdy75IHBl8L9c23xDZte528denB-ZZnIA4laely9-otZXmeA6is9QuzcpixZT_qv91mke7O4iJjfo8hk/s320/P1030841.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The walls of the keep are up to 14ft thick as can be seen on the North Wall which was demolished when the building was 'slighted' after the Civil War.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMAqPwNOadQvSMStrY2XDlh4GPfCU2DoNI-NBHSWS_fZgZTMVpnKQ8oRaPlv3wmmL46YN17OiHnVL4KqvMiI5PLDEcFdhuPBqQ0Bko_KDTGDUvU9xTf6lWnxHUGojWoO5bn_W3mMH-VRDE8Hs-mxutPugwijpKqZsAL_ulVAJkrsBa93XbeDYApVaKt0/s5184/P1030842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMAqPwNOadQvSMStrY2XDlh4GPfCU2DoNI-NBHSWS_fZgZTMVpnKQ8oRaPlv3wmmL46YN17OiHnVL4KqvMiI5PLDEcFdhuPBqQ0Bko_KDTGDUvU9xTf6lWnxHUGojWoO5bn_W3mMH-VRDE8Hs-mxutPugwijpKqZsAL_ulVAJkrsBa93XbeDYApVaKt0/s320/P1030842.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The castle was first established by the Royal Chamberlain, Geoffrey de Clinton in the early part of the 12th century. It was considerably strengthened by King John, who built a stone curtain wall, an outwork to protect the main castle gate and raised the level of the keep. He also raised the level of the causeway leading to the main gate which increased the extent of the water defences. These were tested to the limit in 1266 when Simon de Montfort's son, also called Simon, was besieged by the Royal army after the rebel defeat at Evesham. For six months the garrison held out. The Royal stone throwers did not have the range to fire over the water defences and a larger machines had to be sent from London. Stones from a trebuchet have been found within the castle grounds and are on display in the Stables exhibition.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTalmvPk_gy78HdjiTWNTZswEjaYBqaMBOyOUxnbp3QR2Hjr0KLbN-H5k4H7Ww-6tKc2EjlOviPcxlAIQoddvYNt6-32DckVXQbsCX-bO-tQsDW3hfDU82rie9rkaH5FLRwV5vaW0G7lFfzzNH95KwPZ9kLWJKpF6UIaNOxB8jJTl4WtxbrZCFQd-zN4Y/s5184/P1030844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTalmvPk_gy78HdjiTWNTZswEjaYBqaMBOyOUxnbp3QR2Hjr0KLbN-H5k4H7Ww-6tKc2EjlOviPcxlAIQoddvYNt6-32DckVXQbsCX-bO-tQsDW3hfDU82rie9rkaH5FLRwV5vaW0G7lFfzzNH95KwPZ9kLWJKpF6UIaNOxB8jJTl4WtxbrZCFQd-zN4Y/s320/P1030844.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The water defences meant that undermining the walls was impossible and an assault using barges was repulsed. In the end disease and starvation forced the garrison to surrender. </p><p>Further building was carried on by John of Gaunt. He created a great hall with additional private apartments and the castle was often visited by the Lancastrian kings in the 15th century. Below is a photograph of a model of the castle at the time of Elizabeth I when additional buildings had been added by Robert Dudley. He also created a garden using French and Italian designs. In 2005-6 an archaeological survey established the layout of the 16th century design and the garden has been recreated, complete with fountain and avairy.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKg9gws9bj0xPUVQ1v0IeZ_lb8RXPgkf0eLK9bsH2w_yewWpY7K_zMFqNYVjBawblz-rZkQYr8GoNR7df4Oxv2Zm0w2AHoWuTKjxpQsOYPSmZUNj2D2bvl1RtIuomC7BqBGZezuP157dJtfEwcx6RNjYZ8y9BGW0cf_0nW-i_yGxCUXwUEZ0ZIj7NxW6w/s5184/P1030845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKg9gws9bj0xPUVQ1v0IeZ_lb8RXPgkf0eLK9bsH2w_yewWpY7K_zMFqNYVjBawblz-rZkQYr8GoNR7df4Oxv2Zm0w2AHoWuTKjxpQsOYPSmZUNj2D2bvl1RtIuomC7BqBGZezuP157dJtfEwcx6RNjYZ8y9BGW0cf_0nW-i_yGxCUXwUEZ0ZIj7NxW6w/s320/P1030845.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-16907616869063116532023-07-11T14:09:00.003+00:002023-07-11T14:09:47.241+00:00Back to the AWI<p>For our game last week Steve organised an AWI game based on this post (<a fg_scanned="1" href="https://paintingshed.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-battle-of-fonteytown-1777.html" style="background-color: white; color: #196ad4; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">https://paintingshed.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-battle-of-fonteytown-1777.html</a>) from the Painting Shed blog.</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/AVvXsEi6anEOpXYy1Lk38p_1_13mOzp0_eXv0R1XcNdXfExPPfnrBb32nF2UaGe-h-6HWaELEpZMqU1TdmBTK5FEFWvAQv43iK3aihwuU9MvBvWl0JWqKpUBXMn4fc_ryPTRMBYRsbieRZZcZWXPMe_h_A6Azhmx3TCfZPPgfx0o18cdRE7PwStaTAUSxnsXz2M/s5184/P1030812.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6anEOpXYy1Lk38p_1_13mOzp0_eXv0R1XcNdXfExPPfnrBb32nF2UaGe-h-6HWaELEpZMqU1TdmBTK5FEFWvAQv43iK3aihwuU9MvBvWl0JWqKpUBXMn4fc_ryPTRMBYRsbieRZZcZWXPMe_h_A6Azhmx3TCfZPPgfx0o18cdRE7PwStaTAUSxnsXz2M/s320/P1030812.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking up the battlefield from the Crown right wing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The photograph shows the battlefield before the Crown forces deploy. On their right and centre the Crown have two brigades (each of 4 units) of British troops; on their left a third brigade which are all Hessians, consisting of 5 units: 3 battalions of line infantry, one unit of jaeger and one light gun. Their task is to drive off the rebel forces and allow the road to be used by supply wagons.</div><div><br /></div><div>Opposing them are two rebel/revolutionary brigades, each of five units. They have formed quite a strong defensive line, but have few reserves. A roll of the dice allocated me command of the Crown forces and Bob took command of the opposition.</div><div><br /></div><div>My intention was to get forward as quickly as possible, ie advance in column and then deploy into line once I was in musketry range. This plan was in the wastepaper basket by the end of the first move as my best unit, the British grenadiers were targeted by the opposition artillery and having failed a morale test routed back to the baseline.</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEjBk8zxiUu_HrEj9NBX92NkGN-xKh5XWGv_mxVHoyx8DLsyKpprXj9_ePyzWfLiYakprLThEyD9RC5dSHBI9B4c5zoTFTEdi57DNrDn20B9hrqfeFUOHxNOGKojdVxInBhtIuc5lxtp5NVStMrnizdPWeVimqrNJ4IhjSit5-4h-zbw2LwKFcsS3xosM6M/s5184/P1030813.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk8zxiUu_HrEj9NBX92NkGN-xKh5XWGv_mxVHoyx8DLsyKpprXj9_ePyzWfLiYakprLThEyD9RC5dSHBI9B4c5zoTFTEdi57DNrDn20B9hrqfeFUOHxNOGKojdVxInBhtIuc5lxtp5NVStMrnizdPWeVimqrNJ4IhjSit5-4h-zbw2LwKFcsS3xosM6M/s320/P1030813.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The grenadiers rout</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Other British units made slow and stately progress, suffering the odd casualty on the way. On the left flank the Hessians also had problems. After a reasonable start, they seemed to be unable to coordinate their advance, allowing the defenders to concentrate their fire on first one unit and then another. The brigade commander was soon scurrying around the battlefield rallying his men. </div><div><br /></div><div><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/AVvXsEg-s0yEgnnakODtowHOjCEsWBDAvc7VxHZcu-zaX32wbJy44ZJ3lNdlpYUlLmuhH2OMzxolGFudbFUwMOb4_H9iZXkUfFxWOJ4OzXr095GArQUosQNz0FdlSmMN9f_Me0ATWEIcyvLflllmHHWyRWV7mOpchzSAaZ38VSKCYGhm8ONhh2wMSU_ngMl-pT8/s5184/P1030815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-s0yEgnnakODtowHOjCEsWBDAvc7VxHZcu-zaX32wbJy44ZJ3lNdlpYUlLmuhH2OMzxolGFudbFUwMOb4_H9iZXkUfFxWOJ4OzXr095GArQUosQNz0FdlSmMN9f_Me0ATWEIcyvLflllmHHWyRWV7mOpchzSAaZ38VSKCYGhm8ONhh2wMSU_ngMl-pT8/s320/P1030815.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It all started so well</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/AVvXsEg8VXQl2oOvbKjQ45am7teuPSGGmGu51I3mSN9vSV-yiPj-ofLxTaHsUZBsxuijN086KxxGp_n5-REZ2KkNCK_alIudPEuXSEVHabSGCYd0CGWjiBD8rd3DKgBPvx2SNpCim___omZc67mEHYm_gzq3JWHLp1-eJ5zriEoE6YoKkRhQj4YYYdtp36IapIs/s5184/P1030816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VXQl2oOvbKjQ45am7teuPSGGmGu51I3mSN9vSV-yiPj-ofLxTaHsUZBsxuijN086KxxGp_n5-REZ2KkNCK_alIudPEuXSEVHabSGCYd0CGWjiBD8rd3DKgBPvx2SNpCim___omZc67mEHYm_gzq3JWHLp1-eJ5zriEoE6YoKkRhQj4YYYdtp36IapIs/s320/P1030816.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then this happened</td></tr></tbody></table><br />On the flanks the light infantry were trying to push back the enemy riflemen from the woods. The British light infantry were making heavy weather of the operation; their fire seemed to be having little effect and when they advanced they began to suffer casualties. A bayonet charge managed to force the enemy to fall back but it was all too late. One line unit had been advancing and also covering the artillery which was moving forward into effective range. However, the line infantry had taken quite a few casualties from the riflemen and when targeted by the enemy artillery their nerve broke and they routed. This left the British artillery exposed to a volley from a unit of Continental infantry and as men fell the remainder left their guns and ran for cover. They were rallied but the British artillery was fated to play little active part in the action.</div><div><br /></div><div>For all their problems, the Hessians were the first to break through the enemy lines. The jaegers charged their opponents, who instead of falling back, stood their ground. In an unequal melee, where the jaegers had bayonets and they did not, the riflemen inflicted severe casualties before they routed.</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhs1TtIPUfqyvG_M_vTmSFwFH6Eo9jlP-phCyePCHGHlMHUEkMJR8_RcXWX9l8gtk5GJUfTM0l52_8CJNUL17KsXkZwhRqygAJ4Q3Grg8zMFdHqZYDgd-OOPJnrzCz1hVNAHhyby3De9hqz854rRHphdPU3H5MUNc4pcyy-FJJLTck92Z0IS3mVXVzi_Js/s5184/P1030817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1TtIPUfqyvG_M_vTmSFwFH6Eo9jlP-phCyePCHGHlMHUEkMJR8_RcXWX9l8gtk5GJUfTM0l52_8CJNUL17KsXkZwhRqygAJ4Q3Grg8zMFdHqZYDgd-OOPJnrzCz1hVNAHhyby3De9hqz854rRHphdPU3H5MUNc4pcyy-FJJLTck92Z0IS3mVXVzi_Js/s320/P1030817.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Success for the jaegers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Once the riflemen had been driven off, the jaegers could move onto the flank of the line infantry holding the defences. Their harassing fire, combined with volleys from the weary Hessian line troops eventually forced one of the defending units to rout. </div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgWeCERgxvFLNke_c6vomDMwi7CvGuuGDwj9aFXdHxBVq8uyDPmMQJQ7QV2Jo8S4kvdHT4O_g1U4IIzUkY4iBt6PLycSpYmEk1SlbGlDjJBeOxIC9yv4gRVkiMrRFx0-cZu3etumG84gs9yXrSLHNHZDKM-9Je9FpFjDDJ7fOKYjlNqsKddHbdOucWJjgY/s5184/P1030818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWeCERgxvFLNke_c6vomDMwi7CvGuuGDwj9aFXdHxBVq8uyDPmMQJQ7QV2Jo8S4kvdHT4O_g1U4IIzUkY4iBt6PLycSpYmEk1SlbGlDjJBeOxIC9yv4gRVkiMrRFx0-cZu3etumG84gs9yXrSLHNHZDKM-9Je9FpFjDDJ7fOKYjlNqsKddHbdOucWJjgY/s320/P1030818.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Success at last</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The opportunity was there for the Hessian brigade to move forward, but they were just too weak. The jaegers were at half strength, the artillery had expended all of its ammunition and one of the musketeer regiments had routed from the field. The two remaining Hessian infantry units were on the brink of following them, each having only one strength point remaining.</div><div><br /></div><div>For their part the British had neared the defences, but had not yet tested them and we had run out of time. The rebels/revolutionaries were adjudged the winners, but later, Steve played a few more moves and the British actually managed to break through the defences and open up the road. </div><div><br /></div><div> <br /> </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><p><br /></p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-65655202535650684932023-06-30T12:26:00.000+00:002023-06-30T12:26:06.873+00:00Almost Cropredy Bridge ; An ECW scenario set in Kelhamshire<p> Traditionally, the Sunday of the Phalanx Show weekend Steve hosts a big game for the Gentlemen Pensioners. This year he selected an ECW game set in Kelhamshire using our in-house version of the Pike and Shotte rules. The table was 16 feet by 6 feet and he had assembled around 1500 figures divided into 8 commands, 4 per side.</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/AVvXsEg6x0jsENo9saTv9Bd4S21MT89HaZ6AJuYC_eoTx27yLMnRJIzBbNcY6fNMMRwn1gs1x9S7v_w2kPicTMH6kAht7D2mRFNh-lC_V1P6zvGVoQfLQkEthxrasI5t3LBpX4c-2wF-SAOL9fdRzKvTHNT4hIhlldZQ3Ho6b3X3VG6zefCwOQdzBfJmsIAaYcY/s5184/P1030787.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6x0jsENo9saTv9Bd4S21MT89HaZ6AJuYC_eoTx27yLMnRJIzBbNcY6fNMMRwn1gs1x9S7v_w2kPicTMH6kAht7D2mRFNh-lC_V1P6zvGVoQfLQkEthxrasI5t3LBpX4c-2wF-SAOL9fdRzKvTHNT4hIhlldZQ3Ho6b3X3VG6zefCwOQdzBfJmsIAaYcY/s320/P1030787.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view from behind the Parliamentary right flank</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/AVvXsEih4khgE6aYXp2lotnKDCK4T1ZHiqBq8IC3GbqGBUA12LJXv9TqVCFhuUUVFY_Jo6HG5-nCCOvHToc6KLFxDA4vM0Fqr4PRJm6jtCh9fS8Aul4YEBPz66hgKZmT_BBkV2FPuHcnXOJcJtg8YcoptDhb5mbfPXIfFAl3tt9ICEyBEDFzXhFI2nCSfgqWUOQ/s5184/P1030790.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4khgE6aYXp2lotnKDCK4T1ZHiqBq8IC3GbqGBUA12LJXv9TqVCFhuUUVFY_Jo6HG5-nCCOvHToc6KLFxDA4vM0Fqr4PRJm6jtCh9fS8Aul4YEBPz66hgKZmT_BBkV2FPuHcnXOJcJtg8YcoptDhb5mbfPXIfFAl3tt9ICEyBEDFzXhFI2nCSfgqWUOQ/s320/P1030790.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royalist army in march column</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The scenario starts with the Lord Mechett's Royalist army marching north in column. Half of the vanguard and half of the rearguard (both composed of cavalry) are off table. Sir Victor Meldrew's forces appear on the Royalist flank, but only half the brigades are immediately available, the remainder are still making their way over various bridges and fords.<p></p></div><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/AVvXsEgbOavtNlNZ6Vz3uIO5A_36gC25-o4GlsQMwVvbN2gh76NunbEmgm2s3w6n0l2gak1Ob7EYyQB9YL4x1mcYlgFYLLaDPlYooezftWyvyvHG_bRuFUYSAOhyYZn77UvoHuKng8tuwLuTFX1Njj2dJcDUfHbx--yZTqS-VB04sCXZ5Rw4Hlv3y8N8_eb7JcY/s5184/P1030792.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOavtNlNZ6Vz3uIO5A_36gC25-o4GlsQMwVvbN2gh76NunbEmgm2s3w6n0l2gak1Ob7EYyQB9YL4x1mcYlgFYLLaDPlYooezftWyvyvHG_bRuFUYSAOhyYZn77UvoHuKng8tuwLuTFX1Njj2dJcDUfHbx--yZTqS-VB04sCXZ5Rw4Hlv3y8N8_eb7JcY/s320/P1030792.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Parliamentary infantry advance in the centre</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>There was soon action on both flanks as the opposing cavalry commanders tried to gain ad advantage. The situation on the Parliamentary right was the most fluid, with units charging and counter-charging and the balance tilting one way and the other.</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEjwmdJ-RI--yHcKNdQAWpHIyPbeKD53PcKocxr2gDtM5mwqL7wKci_9yrKnbzeL1VYIXNUfx8NQjaDsaii1mYfidDHJUW-jsY8t35T0pE1TqA5rgAVdDnWdyfdI2rJW55jEBOxJqQzU_urcVuSTRpwhzfPP59I5sZXvo-7fDlye27ShgvMFkQvrq8KJuBs/s5184/P1030800.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmdJ-RI--yHcKNdQAWpHIyPbeKD53PcKocxr2gDtM5mwqL7wKci_9yrKnbzeL1VYIXNUfx8NQjaDsaii1mYfidDHJUW-jsY8t35T0pE1TqA5rgAVdDnWdyfdI2rJW55jEBOxJqQzU_urcVuSTRpwhzfPP59I5sZXvo-7fDlye27ShgvMFkQvrq8KJuBs/s320/P1030800.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Parliamentary cavalry attack their opponents who are still in column</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iPOU3ezxm5YW1aq6j9tbN5tIoXk_THBL3umP_wYqEh-B1tjW74a0Yd6_PNOYA9sS_WPOf92k0FR9Vhl8KLZsL5837po2-xZm7Sq88so4ihF_zKaLtklmQie4Ckcz_QBN5TCsJoN3uPoIc6adUEvoQiFszOr_o6hE5-bq903QNwWs-pLaEKE5nqORhKA/s1632/John%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iPOU3ezxm5YW1aq6j9tbN5tIoXk_THBL3umP_wYqEh-B1tjW74a0Yd6_PNOYA9sS_WPOf92k0FR9Vhl8KLZsL5837po2-xZm7Sq88so4ihF_zKaLtklmQie4Ckcz_QBN5TCsJoN3uPoIc6adUEvoQiFszOr_o6hE5-bq903QNwWs-pLaEKE5nqORhKA/s320/John%202.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEghZItU3W23bi0P8z7zX5ntSLOmmU4839fNSnL3X1Hpe-1dWqY6VEe03kAys4nWoHvCuhmOYW99bX6OEZTEHfjOXYl--jifDDpDSjzQKByHOikmuQvSufDtXWtxAyUhAZYoVLUv7qrKKOkAXedCUveT0DU_RvzqZ6xeLAaMuxxQs8kRqP7idR59uFhKdzA/s1632/John%203.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZItU3W23bi0P8z7zX5ntSLOmmU4839fNSnL3X1Hpe-1dWqY6VEe03kAys4nWoHvCuhmOYW99bX6OEZTEHfjOXYl--jifDDpDSjzQKByHOikmuQvSufDtXWtxAyUhAZYoVLUv7qrKKOkAXedCUveT0DU_RvzqZ6xeLAaMuxxQs8kRqP7idR59uFhKdzA/s320/John%203.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A couple of photos provided by John <br />(the Royalist cavalry commander on this flank)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>On the opposite flank, the Royalist cavalry commander was having difficulty recalling his leading units, but the leading infantry brigade continued marching forward and then deployed to give support. This secured the Royalist right, but did mean that the central infantry were outnumbered.</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEiFbroPHMcESmfnTYt4cig7Ci4bmEZIYA_oV1O0OaicIg29ok7dc8NuxcmvQmbLUUrVgr56n09a5dk1KO-xdpsgEFSTV2z2CSSQm-nYKt6r6vHO_f2m1d43Ix_yZq5xu90xE9kVyOFLNILZsFX5lT0A-4PhyCg1_ezriJFiVWlq0yu_iGegMJDbg7TnvH4/s5184/P1030794.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbroPHMcESmfnTYt4cig7Ci4bmEZIYA_oV1O0OaicIg29ok7dc8NuxcmvQmbLUUrVgr56n09a5dk1KO-xdpsgEFSTV2z2CSSQm-nYKt6r6vHO_f2m1d43Ix_yZq5xu90xE9kVyOFLNILZsFX5lT0A-4PhyCg1_ezriJFiVWlq0yu_iGegMJDbg7TnvH4/s320/P1030794.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royalist cavalry begun to form up, with their<br />infantry deterring an early Parliamentary charge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyCqyzP84RxdZBUMXI_VgMulo0pNFl-YppQVdUl9zQxOPmvHgIJDWSRW0iT2VerEeGzJHQa2stRKgl4V-n6jaLuF72PDBSuSCZrU6CPbWazoVl_ObFIjDDsLXlKXEtjTi32Y2eOIRmX_YDZAGB56__MA-O3G5tMpcvDw7cLbf71uOvlwKN1qE0Yqplbs/s5184/P1030796.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyCqyzP84RxdZBUMXI_VgMulo0pNFl-YppQVdUl9zQxOPmvHgIJDWSRW0iT2VerEeGzJHQa2stRKgl4V-n6jaLuF72PDBSuSCZrU6CPbWazoVl_ObFIjDDsLXlKXEtjTi32Y2eOIRmX_YDZAGB56__MA-O3G5tMpcvDw7cLbf71uOvlwKN1qE0Yqplbs/s320/P1030796.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEgP6NI5pGTJ7jgGc6O0ALb-f67AKUC3XciqbjQB1cC8shWm8_iIj9d6DG1xRHYP6f3Fivg5OBXgRNoeYpyCgF3J4JpAAE6IFDkbHgDRsV0VN95GN9MM7r2o1ryzd216LNi8dSahWaZ19TKSOT8PecF2QJ-mMaldumW5W2j5P5lPD5blj27hZ7CFbvuzkgE/s5184/P1030797.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6NI5pGTJ7jgGc6O0ALb-f67AKUC3XciqbjQB1cC8shWm8_iIj9d6DG1xRHYP6f3Fivg5OBXgRNoeYpyCgF3J4JpAAE6IFDkbHgDRsV0VN95GN9MM7r2o1ryzd216LNi8dSahWaZ19TKSOT8PecF2QJ-mMaldumW5W2j5P5lPD5blj27hZ7CFbvuzkgE/s320/P1030797.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The impasse on the Royalist right/Parliamentary<br />left from both sides</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>In the centre, the Parliamentary infantry were having a few problems.. One unit had 'blundered', received no orders and just stood in position blocking the exit from the bridge. This meant that a co-ordinated advance by all four brigades was not possible.. </div></div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEiGU4Lt1-0JB5TlEqjCBgEsbpvtO7w53OxCxguKQUTxd0mjaPKfvPcJ4_48gzAJqFuzEFudCyFK5ffRfLqolrR91EncBBAobD7MOpwBQCXNtraMiZqGMbLe8ras2hb33KqqS4fSkRxaAgljYxXUkkuQaSMzMovYq-riYsHPwjEKGiKIM_923s6C887R1zA/s5184/P1030791.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU4Lt1-0JB5TlEqjCBgEsbpvtO7w53OxCxguKQUTxd0mjaPKfvPcJ4_48gzAJqFuzEFudCyFK5ffRfLqolrR91EncBBAobD7MOpwBQCXNtraMiZqGMbLe8ras2hb33KqqS4fSkRxaAgljYxXUkkuQaSMzMovYq-riYsHPwjEKGiKIM_923s6C887R1zA/s320/P1030791.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dragoons on the Parliamentary left deploy into some woods</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In what was to prove a significant move, the cavalry commander on the Parliamentary left ordered his dragoons to move into some woods. This one unit drew the attention of two Royalist infantry units , plus a gun even though the dragoons firepower was relatively small. <br /><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/AVvXsEizTAo73I3bdISdvS02A-c9Uq633Vu2-ndFs-ZVE7sFo04PKjB5ORYJVrJnMsIRr1YcmEdO_yC431uEKpskj0_5OCaayGnRnzygCfHptP9vMZSebqrF9aY3MWETAnmMyrsHRWLxzMJMtVeCeK-4KemYyeklh5aznpeUdZotMEjlZr83w3behiVDQZBMBdA/s5184/P1030792.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTAo73I3bdISdvS02A-c9Uq633Vu2-ndFs-ZVE7sFo04PKjB5ORYJVrJnMsIRr1YcmEdO_yC431uEKpskj0_5OCaayGnRnzygCfHptP9vMZSebqrF9aY3MWETAnmMyrsHRWLxzMJMtVeCeK-4KemYyeklh5aznpeUdZotMEjlZr83w3behiVDQZBMBdA/s320/P1030792.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The piecemeal advance of the Parliamentary infantry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The left hand Parliamentary infantry general gathered his units in the lee of the low hill in the centre and then advanced all of them together to threaten the Royalist centre. His colleague on his right had got his first brigade forward at last, but the second was still crossing the bridge. Nevertheless, the right hand infantry commander moved forward to engage the enemy, trading volleys, hoping to pin his opposite number in position. For his part, the Royalist commander used just enough of his units to hold his position and maintained a reserve against possible setbacks.</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEiLq52MEuDZfpIVxh4q3sW-Vfs2XiDR7CD_NHHfr5r6M5bFk0o2e6wpQjpzyKUTjRvhXl4pWWPdat2Cpqwg4auwf7M11jR2cwHqsP-jahMD1YrkQaj9L81fvcukZM6mGMaJ47Pi6CnRGUh0d8kQq8DaTL0dzxTYqnJRa9RprHiNIb-jyGUGg6bwnkcxHcE/s5184/P1030799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLq52MEuDZfpIVxh4q3sW-Vfs2XiDR7CD_NHHfr5r6M5bFk0o2e6wpQjpzyKUTjRvhXl4pWWPdat2Cpqwg4auwf7M11jR2cwHqsP-jahMD1YrkQaj9L81fvcukZM6mGMaJ47Pi6CnRGUh0d8kQq8DaTL0dzxTYqnJRa9RprHiNIb-jyGUGg6bwnkcxHcE/s320/P1030799.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The two infantry brigades on the left of the Royalist centre</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Having made little progress exchanging volleys, the Royalist infantry commander decided to charge the Parliamentary infantry on the hill. One of his units was stopped in its tracks by a telling volley, but the other continued up the slope into contact. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wcXyk6fDOrWVqJ3dVIJ-VaJ3cB-4Yng78ES3kK4dsCQMbt1ssSer98fzGucJWLDEev2ZAbDbGInnHhwRP1bx4g70LsExMWBjAwUnk_g1GHjJyN936fp9vFvjHWjP2rET7Y1FnT1zcmmQ1Pc1ETfLvB-Xjrrp_9kS-IJTzBGct3uXFJcRxSbXeh99sdQ/s5184/P1030802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wcXyk6fDOrWVqJ3dVIJ-VaJ3cB-4Yng78ES3kK4dsCQMbt1ssSer98fzGucJWLDEev2ZAbDbGInnHhwRP1bx4g70LsExMWBjAwUnk_g1GHjJyN936fp9vFvjHWjP2rET7Y1FnT1zcmmQ1Pc1ETfLvB-Xjrrp_9kS-IJTzBGct3uXFJcRxSbXeh99sdQ/s320/P1030802.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>There was no quick victory, but gradually the Parliamentarians gained the upper hand and pushed their assailants down the slope. To the left of the melee the Royalists were gaining the upper hand in the musketry exchanges and the leading Parliamentary infantry unit was beginning to waver. Further to the left another Parliamentary infantry unit was pushing forward, but the courier carrying Meldrew's order for it to charge must have been unhorsed, because nothing happened. Perhaps sensing a little unease among their opponents, the Royalists did not stand on ceremony and charged themselves. A rather feeble volley did little to stop them and they crashed into the Parliamentary ranks.</div><div><br /></div><div><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/AVvXsEgDxRXi3aQxH0TubHnN47b9Gy07SdTEdsPYJkoJVJnSXH2LCLu01V1Zn6TPt73Sg-JtyVsVqOcd5Zn20fzvc_9BZUvEORQGeXEoDhqJzyMuWQlPnEW5yHTOitjtvak7Y_S6JylooOpz9k0Nd7xwRXwxtxC7OrE40FnuRZaWh3_ez4XMp6bt0Ap-Skz7Slg/s5184/P1030807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxRXi3aQxH0TubHnN47b9Gy07SdTEdsPYJkoJVJnSXH2LCLu01V1Zn6TPt73Sg-JtyVsVqOcd5Zn20fzvc_9BZUvEORQGeXEoDhqJzyMuWQlPnEW5yHTOitjtvak7Y_S6JylooOpz9k0Nd7xwRXwxtxC7OrE40FnuRZaWh3_ez4XMp6bt0Ap-Skz7Slg/s320/P1030807.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More fighting in the centre</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> On the Royalist right the cavalry battle had begun in earnest. The Royalist commander had broadened his attack by moving round a small wood and forced his opponent to move his reserves to meet this threat.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7zWxAKiJtaE54JQe9yxvt10p5wvEMgOetXZTiWDSnojem-6F8voUuTie0wPJa6DNDxurFQpXg2Psg9wwx51ltKei8vSBSe9eXJ4K24GX2qZFFVZFHLPO1lCl1WhN37n8vFopn64fSueaPJ9r-V4z5LCiPukpYRDBMNo1WDz4clfJKBS9Not-Da1Z2x4/s5184/P1030804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7zWxAKiJtaE54JQe9yxvt10p5wvEMgOetXZTiWDSnojem-6F8voUuTie0wPJa6DNDxurFQpXg2Psg9wwx51ltKei8vSBSe9eXJ4K24GX2qZFFVZFHLPO1lCl1WhN37n8vFopn64fSueaPJ9r-V4z5LCiPukpYRDBMNo1WDz4clfJKBS9Not-Da1Z2x4/s320/P1030804.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, we now ran out of time, as some of the participants had to start their journey home. A good day. Thanks to Alasdair, Andy, Bob, Chris, Dave, John and Will for taking the various commands. Also, Steve for devising, setting up and umpiring the game and also explaining some of the finer points of the rules to those who were not familiar with them. </div><div><br /></div><div><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/AVvXsEjXGQOw-5rfaAi_v2mZqOugUd9yCXv1csxSqjzmvpD4zgCOFnXp_7n_-3dDy4ajWZQBICWGSRh0HudrSVj2MiwPmdsBXfwT0QAoL8adUY78Mrm22lm-TwSRXMtVP5QHnoliU_0uBA40qYiivSf3wezebMrGbCN2UPt7SXKC5V-qVXTdLx_w8qtGpADIUbw/s1632/John%207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGQOw-5rfaAi_v2mZqOugUd9yCXv1csxSqjzmvpD4zgCOFnXp_7n_-3dDy4ajWZQBICWGSRh0HudrSVj2MiwPmdsBXfwT0QAoL8adUY78Mrm22lm-TwSRXMtVP5QHnoliU_0uBA40qYiivSf3wezebMrGbCN2UPt7SXKC5V-qVXTdLx_w8qtGpADIUbw/s320/John%207.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The essential logistics ( a fine lunch) were provided by Gwen and Lynne. </div><div><br /></div><div>Perhaps it was as well for the Parliamentary cause that we stopped when we did. The first cracks were starting to appear in the Parliamentary infantry I was commanding. One unit was routing and a couple of others were shaken.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVXHMbdRBoSaqC7OCl-YC81cRD6eWmK_30KHBFPCp1eLU4lW-eMSOXgZWJX4YNNo8AWUy-xDsgR0G1QvNZHVTKEGYfOdAmlzs9-SAaL0p_MCxfyYrzJOu5aQo_qkVFZDZxh3aUIiKY3GVae8d3g87RLvyCNzQH2DpGldTRZv22OqCdjmIyX7_Ppnxuq4/s5184/P1030810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVXHMbdRBoSaqC7OCl-YC81cRD6eWmK_30KHBFPCp1eLU4lW-eMSOXgZWJX4YNNo8AWUy-xDsgR0G1QvNZHVTKEGYfOdAmlzs9-SAaL0p_MCxfyYrzJOu5aQo_qkVFZDZxh3aUIiKY3GVae8d3g87RLvyCNzQH2DpGldTRZv22OqCdjmIyX7_Ppnxuq4/s320/P1030810.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-28174557039765371252023-06-21T20:15:00.000+00:002023-06-21T20:15:10.977+00:00Phalanx<p> Last Saturday the Gentlemen Pensioners were at the Phalanx Show organised by the St Helens Spartans. We were supporting the Lance & Longbow Society and running our 'Crusades' participation game. As usual there were plenty of willing helpers from the society to help unload and carry our figures and terrain. </p><p>Here are photographs of some of the games, unfortunately, I do not know which club put on some of the games .</p><p>East Lancashire Wargames Association put on this game representing the Assault on Louisburg, with nicely modelled small boats and scenery.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrpZklADBQzBhEoBxQjfDxfZ9g56i9fzbYqO_QmZMzIeoxRF35J9UQYepGDJoXJMszOCp9OzeK-CFg1w_UaRkv5OYmABzRdkwmSSbCh8ehIkqdh8XybTF-GSpraaKdOYtl2yBrQjcrwau_eUlP0un-Vxbyo798LA9_MFJkiFIJBfo4Y168k8IGTPIxcc/s5184/P1030775.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrpZklADBQzBhEoBxQjfDxfZ9g56i9fzbYqO_QmZMzIeoxRF35J9UQYepGDJoXJMszOCp9OzeK-CFg1w_UaRkv5OYmABzRdkwmSSbCh8ehIkqdh8XybTF-GSpraaKdOYtl2yBrQjcrwau_eUlP0un-Vxbyo798LA9_MFJkiFIJBfo4Y168k8IGTPIxcc/s320/P1030775.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqvfc2LU3g8zIxfri6k-qrEBD4eU-cqs9OL95L0rPhHIlYacCMmCHde8zCjBnaNAmmDD7vx6v_8AvyIGbI80IIQzqjKbxUQh25S_z1pYedC3jCsFjUzYEK64QVczYWFGoI4AP7AQvgJESMvS_qHITsExs4FZYSLw1OBOsidRIIHAPcVlID-Pg2lLKNcU/s5184/P1030776.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqvfc2LU3g8zIxfri6k-qrEBD4eU-cqs9OL95L0rPhHIlYacCMmCHde8zCjBnaNAmmDD7vx6v_8AvyIGbI80IIQzqjKbxUQh25S_z1pYedC3jCsFjUzYEK64QVczYWFGoI4AP7AQvgJESMvS_qHITsExs4FZYSLw1OBOsidRIIHAPcVlID-Pg2lLKNcU/s320/P1030776.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>They also ran a Greek naval game</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr3ivFmmmAntSODtHhbtrkqmh8P1le9HbTZeFRAiQJXx8wFaPcmGKLPtwugmit3lqsNawkJnzvZBuM1YbOPM6bIukd7fozm9He_h-NDYCX3snU2S3qLxMwLFoQBlcXW-72WVWn2EtO6Jl_5oGUg-qMYCG7heVDHSnF7xTZGGbmH1Q_mPiy2nKS5Uk6XI/s5184/P1030765.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr3ivFmmmAntSODtHhbtrkqmh8P1le9HbTZeFRAiQJXx8wFaPcmGKLPtwugmit3lqsNawkJnzvZBuM1YbOPM6bIukd7fozm9He_h-NDYCX3snU2S3qLxMwLFoQBlcXW-72WVWn2EtO6Jl_5oGUg-qMYCG7heVDHSnF7xTZGGbmH1Q_mPiy2nKS5Uk6XI/s320/P1030765.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Next to our game was this Normans versus Anglo-Saxons game, Hastings? which I think was provided by the Liverpool club.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzZ0arJ4NGNZiC771IramunWZbHjy0pEE-jckU-7kF1jUN3UMof8fPcNTMZ7YHgaRi5xo6bG4CwshNRFYeLtfLSXurg8mYSEQmcSXy7Cd2sT9Gb6D6nXT7_lsPTHvDYdNWKqej46uwsmtjGtp9t26EGLYo1lIAIx93_Up8K62A4mZaNYmEITQGQ6eR5g/s5184/P1030763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzZ0arJ4NGNZiC771IramunWZbHjy0pEE-jckU-7kF1jUN3UMof8fPcNTMZ7YHgaRi5xo6bG4CwshNRFYeLtfLSXurg8mYSEQmcSXy7Cd2sT9Gb6D6nXT7_lsPTHvDYdNWKqej46uwsmtjGtp9t26EGLYo1lIAIx93_Up8K62A4mZaNYmEITQGQ6eR5g/s320/P1030763.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfJ7dXoc8aaWiw0jnpwHz3vcJBjYXbRaSNnaUNBOhrUi065AsE4ZvDDc3hLJMxkNmtBA0ueYMJclmFyyFUzUhbrzu7AJFvQmIkwl4BFkWlfOlO8Y88Pygra58gTgixXUCd3yvepE29c3bhUQvlqUddUQTWrl52cqKafWv6-omaRMxC-lcANOZhCDPT7Y/s5184/P1030769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfJ7dXoc8aaWiw0jnpwHz3vcJBjYXbRaSNnaUNBOhrUi065AsE4ZvDDc3hLJMxkNmtBA0ueYMJclmFyyFUzUhbrzu7AJFvQmIkwl4BFkWlfOlO8Y88Pygra58gTgixXUCd3yvepE29c3bhUQvlqUddUQTWrl52cqKafWv6-omaRMxC-lcANOZhCDPT7Y/s320/P1030769.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The Mailed Fist group had this Thirty Years War game. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6XAwf3o0fEdrMnHduemsTU7IsWNsw1Nf3sjYUTG1A6qhglUfLWzCQ0UKDiFCnR35TfqIJDyypC9WI08QQS68mWsQINeMXwhsVxXrfNNzEJquwW26yG-3XWE7Ba0J5QrIPr2kQtsD4uvm5-FZ1tan76f0pyGppriNyZjWAPZGcG6-_RWC1t1s7rmdaDM/s5184/P1030771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It looks possibly Tudor era</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2lzqscyPNkgmj6CQ4ittXsq-wAE2l2opT83dtXES2-MA2u8N9orQ2TvWH-gGUGw2MjbNeAxbRolv-RInJoGtOp7evslmenuLDQVnOzC2MR9t_EywmNekh83dY8yuvPbX8xRTikZqn28chP23BkmHUsTgtct5ttp3cDpg6TnZVcMWCLGLFLEhL0-C2Ho/s5184/P1030777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2lzqscyPNkgmj6CQ4ittXsq-wAE2l2opT83dtXES2-MA2u8N9orQ2TvWH-gGUGw2MjbNeAxbRolv-RInJoGtOp7evslmenuLDQVnOzC2MR9t_EywmNekh83dY8yuvPbX8xRTikZqn28chP23BkmHUsTgtct5ttp3cDpg6TnZVcMWCLGLFLEhL0-C2Ho/s320/P1030777.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-NNDePcvAOPtES3UC873F5bPCddUCLPF_8YS72JVLVsCZ691MHJ31ZvC28VHQEZn4JcxhydvQvgJ475p-P-WaLy0zg5skQ5JOhMsC5Jkje6OXiQCJLZ75QOeyALpVVJ-nxXqq5hNxJYNbvQoRgGdEV1LJNzceUmBm_KvHkOhGZ37F-KHseI3VhljIi4/s5184/P1030778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-NNDePcvAOPtES3UC873F5bPCddUCLPF_8YS72JVLVsCZ691MHJ31ZvC28VHQEZn4JcxhydvQvgJ475p-P-WaLy0zg5skQ5JOhMsC5Jkje6OXiQCJLZ75QOeyALpVVJ-nxXqq5hNxJYNbvQoRgGdEV1LJNzceUmBm_KvHkOhGZ37F-KHseI3VhljIi4/s320/P1030778.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A landing set in the Peninsular War, possibly the Hornblower scenario by Furness Warlords</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_Ug0DPVhqdld0CF7TEGttLfiTeBbSAHj6aRSsmmZ3GwTzAgePICjDGVXeaauL8sQTVKTOCTnYqMTQaHafKfYK8GipeeL1f-Suw_iOPfzTUxVPmsGb7NDQrJNNYFHXdYVyLRfSkJXsS4dFRovh14a_k3vc6Y6Y-ZzXSPRdwjsws96uGpAB9lY0vUFgms/s5184/P1030779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_Ug0DPVhqdld0CF7TEGttLfiTeBbSAHj6aRSsmmZ3GwTzAgePICjDGVXeaauL8sQTVKTOCTnYqMTQaHafKfYK8GipeeL1f-Suw_iOPfzTUxVPmsGb7NDQrJNNYFHXdYVyLRfSkJXsS4dFRovh14a_k3vc6Y6Y-ZzXSPRdwjsws96uGpAB9lY0vUFgms/s320/P1030779.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUuKM8FrsCIgik5tH4VFL5H59GQ4VWybAMY4Bxi4beh8JL1FAjq4YNpl6br-ifXFsbcTl-hfDEAcYU2KW2eHme5C91y6zqUsZIg45Cixy-vPymplBEKuTU4Ritk-aib0JgR5ApCcXLyjBJEG_-QdhIwpbJkavt-qVLCFPclEkyp2sP1cgdxor596ip2I/s5184/P1030780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUuKM8FrsCIgik5tH4VFL5H59GQ4VWybAMY4Bxi4beh8JL1FAjq4YNpl6br-ifXFsbcTl-hfDEAcYU2KW2eHme5C91y6zqUsZIg45Cixy-vPymplBEKuTU4Ritk-aib0JgR5ApCcXLyjBJEG_-QdhIwpbJkavt-qVLCFPclEkyp2sP1cgdxor596ip2I/s320/P1030780.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>All Hell Let Loose had this Battle of Scarif participation game. The vivid blue and dramatic tower building really drew your attention to the game.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia0lDbfeAEeql7-PqV-gZOf35o_uSHn33rC8ZbTpNJy-OYyU3cWieDC6tPj7rIx8tpHNEljNtSM_OnTPAEDAl14bPRyUnJ0FyRMF9m-c7vmZByLMOHpAClh4mf8Il14pcQEhuXOzkxb9it5qtClq-Rbnt7fVi36moq7S1yxQ5eW_cxqKfSDWFXUgjkgdU/s5184/P1030781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia0lDbfeAEeql7-PqV-gZOf35o_uSHn33rC8ZbTpNJy-OYyU3cWieDC6tPj7rIx8tpHNEljNtSM_OnTPAEDAl14bPRyUnJ0FyRMF9m-c7vmZByLMOHpAClh4mf8Il14pcQEhuXOzkxb9it5qtClq-Rbnt7fVi36moq7S1yxQ5eW_cxqKfSDWFXUgjkgdU/s320/P1030781.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyJAPRB9e8omGrS8OyASomjbrRDkAAIUk64jp-ibHCpZaltRYYmeM0HxObbbqIdGGIRGec04FV_JdNEt9kjTpKFoSz2ppJKDEuloI3ccDybvJEf3IyBibICvr2OPHHEI1g_lzYPD_XtUqyuZUU2aFnJHxs_U5AoDcSXTmBejFALHFi55nXuKKoMDdF54/s5184/P1030782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyJAPRB9e8omGrS8OyASomjbrRDkAAIUk64jp-ibHCpZaltRYYmeM0HxObbbqIdGGIRGec04FV_JdNEt9kjTpKFoSz2ppJKDEuloI3ccDybvJEf3IyBibICvr2OPHHEI1g_lzYPD_XtUqyuZUU2aFnJHxs_U5AoDcSXTmBejFALHFi55nXuKKoMDdF54/s320/P1030782.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Now a few photos of our game, which we ran twice, with honours being even, one victory each to the Franks and Saracens. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKZHi_xnoRcxkgtlVIg3nmGYfejR-eRIyOJ-mCFwFbVn19NVoJU17X_wRjFasZEhD0Aolxrne43gq4b0j7yTqclWZexVgDmeKoefPHVM2I8y9kxM4AUgS_UqZo-Gt0hHx-FNwaPUrYd5J-8h-VxxsElYZ7vsp6hPZZfHuRO-78W260-nHmeVTZSrv59Y/s5184/P1030784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKZHi_xnoRcxkgtlVIg3nmGYfejR-eRIyOJ-mCFwFbVn19NVoJU17X_wRjFasZEhD0Aolxrne43gq4b0j7yTqclWZexVgDmeKoefPHVM2I8y9kxM4AUgS_UqZo-Gt0hHx-FNwaPUrYd5J-8h-VxxsElYZ7vsp6hPZZfHuRO-78W260-nHmeVTZSrv59Y/s320/P1030784.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDfMhc0KJJemAetFrrTzyqjLI5pNsL0e8hck6f6gg5WLNwDjZINeFRiImzPSRuVuVoHlLb_USTbtkvp6Z0ek-mS3cOg31UHglVa-BJ4avXnvpKToLPMJMKSdILXW-E2-HAjuosGO-afwg_6HSnV4UwaG8JNhC3nuc4-pO01IFm91FX7vlsjTHBEtv3r4/s5184/P1030785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDfMhc0KJJemAetFrrTzyqjLI5pNsL0e8hck6f6gg5WLNwDjZINeFRiImzPSRuVuVoHlLb_USTbtkvp6Z0ek-mS3cOg31UHglVa-BJ4avXnvpKToLPMJMKSdILXW-E2-HAjuosGO-afwg_6HSnV4UwaG8JNhC3nuc4-pO01IFm91FX7vlsjTHBEtv3r4/s320/P1030785.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX_E8sriBBrLp4Z7JgFXF5l1O5qNOkdQw9h5PYkQmTF4lCLgNkiNtDecITF2kfXjAw9_IIihCEqNZL4rduxjuBDIWqgw5fgyeOZ54a3w_WdB5xH1SHpWc2PZTSFV7Nvdf9oK_ByvjVA43_bHBRI-RhulhO6mTDdimNeXPKDl4MPjzdYuhdg6aIzzEu0I/s5184/P1030760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX_E8sriBBrLp4Z7JgFXF5l1O5qNOkdQw9h5PYkQmTF4lCLgNkiNtDecITF2kfXjAw9_IIihCEqNZL4rduxjuBDIWqgw5fgyeOZ54a3w_WdB5xH1SHpWc2PZTSFV7Nvdf9oK_ByvjVA43_bHBRI-RhulhO6mTDdimNeXPKDl4MPjzdYuhdg6aIzzEu0I/s320/P1030760.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LlrwaJXVbgyLKtWdpDbuI-ReH2O1m2LA2-oJAzrginvN2NwGe6OKErZxR9D6vQWQZIOtSA4WnJxbYLUlauEXfw8z9kh1if9wHYpdUicvxIyfgSJmdvEy72GOu24HOnAhAGedvfk2vBehJoHa-mfSS1uIk0boEvdxgqX6khSWLTWlT-u3HgW4DdXMFds/s5184/P1030761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LlrwaJXVbgyLKtWdpDbuI-ReH2O1m2LA2-oJAzrginvN2NwGe6OKErZxR9D6vQWQZIOtSA4WnJxbYLUlauEXfw8z9kh1if9wHYpdUicvxIyfgSJmdvEy72GOu24HOnAhAGedvfk2vBehJoHa-mfSS1uIk0boEvdxgqX6khSWLTWlT-u3HgW4DdXMFds/s320/P1030761.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Overall, a very good day. The venue is easy to get to, with plenty of free parking. There are a good number of traders and a variety of games. It did seem a bit quiet on the visitor front this year, but we did manage to inveigle a few members of the public to join in the game. So thank you to Jeff, Oscar and his Dad for trying out the rules, the Gentlemen Pensioners, Alasdair, Andy, Bob, Chris, John, Peter and Will for also taking part and Steve for helping with explanations and umpiring. </p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-11673749609858774052023-06-14T19:18:00.000+00:002023-06-14T19:18:01.985+00:00Countdown to Phalanx<p> This coming Saturday, the Gentlemen Pensioners will once again be putting on a game for the Lance & Longbow Society at the Phalanx Show run by the the St Helens Spartans. Our game will be a fictional encounter from the period of the Crusades ( c 1095-1291) and is a participation game, so if you are attending the show, please feel free to drop by and perhaps join in. We use our own version of the 'Lion Rampant' rules by Dan Mersey; all you will need to play is contained on a single A5 sheet.</p><p>A few photos of our trial run.</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/AVvXsEjHJYSamLLzqgZr5vXIAkuJmIIVy8KkcL2zFMfL4FVgwGo4IDXH5ji8vBcH-LND1iPBcGf_3FcMgQqdIFifXnR43db-7MIa0CnJON-uRyl59A9RO2dYnuzNvxe47yy8wCLupHPZ29DzSIVuiL481wafOT1H9PXJDwTc5zwJqGNuM-ikfqXpSVn7pnE-/s5184/P1030749.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJYSamLLzqgZr5vXIAkuJmIIVy8KkcL2zFMfL4FVgwGo4IDXH5ji8vBcH-LND1iPBcGf_3FcMgQqdIFifXnR43db-7MIa0CnJON-uRyl59A9RO2dYnuzNvxe47yy8wCLupHPZ29DzSIVuiL481wafOT1H9PXJDwTc5zwJqGNuM-ikfqXpSVn7pnE-/s320/P1030749.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A general view of the set up</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/AVvXsEilUv3dy3PgEWvP1rMr0SOP3Xe94GCd6Hzos5j14R6YjkKeN73xvn2XzOPWq4o4m6twUwEKAyQLtk-AcaI4xZ8vnoRavDubs4pqynLDuJxSj4ORCgNFGthgu0f6vnzW_dbsAlPmfV0kSEocJwkuPCku2vmJiGo1rAe3E7nFpxFONKGH8TxZEjmIwT9q/s5184/P1030752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUv3dy3PgEWvP1rMr0SOP3Xe94GCd6Hzos5j14R6YjkKeN73xvn2XzOPWq4o4m6twUwEKAyQLtk-AcaI4xZ8vnoRavDubs4pqynLDuJxSj4ORCgNFGthgu0f6vnzW_dbsAlPmfV0kSEocJwkuPCku2vmJiGo1rAe3E7nFpxFONKGH8TxZEjmIwT9q/s320/P1030752.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rather disjointed Frankish advance</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/AVvXsEiRMI19jmS3FuBd4XO-Pingki4Y1bTXLYzQCOT26NYPhIaL_k2MSERX7hb9KrYwG9uHuLihYYa8PU9PEcA33dVqcg0NOv8xq_M1bC1Pmgxq21ZENwII701SGs-WmNIFQgBebzoJaFmO6ZyiDiV6EakXYvN1Tmv3ip00CBes9mX3lHld-3VaHFx_n5wk/s5184/P1030754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRMI19jmS3FuBd4XO-Pingki4Y1bTXLYzQCOT26NYPhIaL_k2MSERX7hb9KrYwG9uHuLihYYa8PU9PEcA33dVqcg0NOv8xq_M1bC1Pmgxq21ZENwII701SGs-WmNIFQgBebzoJaFmO6ZyiDiV6EakXYvN1Tmv3ip00CBes9mX3lHld-3VaHFx_n5wk/s320/P1030754.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Frankish right wing cavalry advance</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/AVvXsEh-OfPRiAC5xWlNk7Nkkkf062Yuglwmm4YVKWVOD4SiWc8gYezWzJk55qWoqNrJW-BQLDJKtwTqAVtL7YckHSqYquYMEtLU5nLGbM0QvSvON1kANZJszQxm1CjLFYaE2lrorRoGYyJQPHwAbwxSc-dsj5M5JxQfcPxv_d6AT6s4-aUNgFRY6Udok0iR/s5184/P1030755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OfPRiAC5xWlNk7Nkkkf062Yuglwmm4YVKWVOD4SiWc8gYezWzJk55qWoqNrJW-BQLDJKtwTqAVtL7YckHSqYquYMEtLU5nLGbM0QvSvON1kANZJszQxm1CjLFYaE2lrorRoGYyJQPHwAbwxSc-dsj5M5JxQfcPxv_d6AT6s4-aUNgFRY6Udok0iR/s320/P1030755.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the opposite flank the Teutonic knights<br />come to a sticky end</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>We played through the game twice and each side had a victory, so hopefully that means that the game is fairly evenly balanced! Many thanks to Bob, David and Steve for helping with the playtesting.</p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-40244983437529828312023-05-23T13:53:00.003+00:002023-05-23T13:53:54.285+00:00Isle of Wight part 2: Carisbrooke Castle<p> Carisbrooke Castle occupies an excellent defensive position on a hilltop close to the town of Newport on the Isle of Wight. The first Norman castle was built within the perimeter of an earlier Saxon fortress. By 1100 a motte and bailey castle had been built, dominating the hilltop. Over the next 4 centuries the castle defences were strengthened to counter new threats. A second wall, protected by artillery bastions was built in the late Tudor period as the threat from artillery increased.<span style="text-align: justify;"> In the 17th century the castle rose to prominence as the 'jail' for Charles I after his capture.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;"><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/AVvXsEgtQnYB9At41pAyuhDS6Vt8gfk65ixI9Bug0WtEznP_yBfgr23Z95yzTAwAFwwWIuECykc_0VRpCkwKbfk9E4SJdJtcDgtU2UdIJp6ZDY4Jk-IEwil3zL9jlSeHo77xN7WK3Q_dCt34xNDliejt6zm3FoHAAER6l6gvP0jetMq_-t_Juv8rdkhf0-HK/s5184/P1030582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQnYB9At41pAyuhDS6Vt8gfk65ixI9Bug0WtEznP_yBfgr23Z95yzTAwAFwwWIuECykc_0VRpCkwKbfk9E4SJdJtcDgtU2UdIJp6ZDY4Jk-IEwil3zL9jlSeHo77xN7WK3Q_dCt34xNDliejt6zm3FoHAAER6l6gvP0jetMq_-t_Juv8rdkhf0-HK/s320/P1030582.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The approach to the gateway via a bridge over the moat</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/AVvXsEjqI0lCRCAXy6mc3XmypajmWMVCUuc5jDfxmuOPNXg36_5HQp19ZnrjTR35TQImo6X-udKommtfBwcTJxpXzsSKjp5qvDsThBQtTbCZ8jZ1hIQJ6-5lNmLteqUyLlnC-DeQ8ln-QfAo6if8pYLSU3ob3PKi1rKbzJS4QAVDCDVUxWXl0q5fJrpzAiPp/s5184/P1030584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqI0lCRCAXy6mc3XmypajmWMVCUuc5jDfxmuOPNXg36_5HQp19ZnrjTR35TQImo6X-udKommtfBwcTJxpXzsSKjp5qvDsThBQtTbCZ8jZ1hIQJ6-5lNmLteqUyLlnC-DeQ8ln-QfAo6if8pYLSU3ob3PKi1rKbzJS4QAVDCDVUxWXl0q5fJrpzAiPp/s320/P1030584.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the late medieval period small cannon started to be used</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> The Tudor period saw a significant increase in the deployment of artillery within castles. Of course when you have artillery you need powder and shot. </span></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/AVvXsEhyDUwo3LzQbGpQDaM2ABPCWDpj2774rxYTa1Q3dE3wXF9gUmyU_tgFoYVEEbIpZFTZgubbtlNalCUIFG7bKOsfK4NwvJrF67vf48E1qALw6Uo8tvHDMAC-Cp29Oml4k7iNTCtJbb6VOR9FcLH7V2wcok1WD1agvET_EnJIE6u5Jqm_0VofHVe6l-YP/s5184/P1030591.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDUwo3LzQbGpQDaM2ABPCWDpj2774rxYTa1Q3dE3wXF9gUmyU_tgFoYVEEbIpZFTZgubbtlNalCUIFG7bKOsfK4NwvJrF67vf48E1qALw6Uo8tvHDMAC-Cp29Oml4k7iNTCtJbb6VOR9FcLH7V2wcok1WD1agvET_EnJIE6u5Jqm_0VofHVe6l-YP/s320/P1030591.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Steps to the powder store</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><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/AVvXsEj2yIbkQ_t3_LMr4-YUTaaM4m7_EvpyHZb7xns4O4Kw-fuD6HFUkfkaYaUlkvUInaAXI4YXfFdYaQJM8Dbq5pOLI1hpA5X-czEFPU4jpct-9R1DQNsgz0mvLS0BbrJpUzmmsjEYDxWHij664m45tG3hTjoTHWY9NKpYI4CgRur0X2Z81CVcuyapzAAT/s5184/P1030622.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2yIbkQ_t3_LMr4-YUTaaM4m7_EvpyHZb7xns4O4Kw-fuD6HFUkfkaYaUlkvUInaAXI4YXfFdYaQJM8Dbq5pOLI1hpA5X-czEFPU4jpct-9R1DQNsgz0mvLS0BbrJpUzmmsjEYDxWHij664m45tG3hTjoTHWY9NKpYI4CgRur0X2Z81CVcuyapzAAT/s320/P1030622.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The keep dominates the curtain wall</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><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/AVvXsEjOTOLeD4juX0dZKUJAcDYOJhScsWpPNg_lnWlPLjo9S5aQs2Z6GQFRIfGDqJjCG5u45mrKP_942p6GGiUaV8N4VbeTl2mkc9vmVGpLYmizb4mPt-kfKc13-Vm4WxKGy5xMCCJ_AJa_osBjJEJCUd7D9tz4ARvf3cz5sw4HIU_BCpexD9LxoRJtIDqB/s5184/P1030597.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOTOLeD4juX0dZKUJAcDYOJhScsWpPNg_lnWlPLjo9S5aQs2Z6GQFRIfGDqJjCG5u45mrKP_942p6GGiUaV8N4VbeTl2mkc9vmVGpLYmizb4mPt-kfKc13-Vm4WxKGy5xMCCJ_AJa_osBjJEJCUd7D9tz4ARvf3cz5sw4HIU_BCpexD9LxoRJtIDqB/s320/P1030597.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance passage at the top of the steep flight of steps up the motte</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/AVvXsEiqncuHobcLDlDckPoKK6xBIOPnM75MdquZfdD7d-ZmTgr4dVgtAmyec6g6wVkU-iHukBGQ0BIPkYqomZd6ympqBro6j_zhKxwELuUFyB-LEDdmJTKpdv4scHotIeChhmgRk16lcGxwfEHt2b1CdyNp2G3OfKmRovrollRvRejH3YuFvItBvk5u0K_6/s5184/P1030592.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqncuHobcLDlDckPoKK6xBIOPnM75MdquZfdD7d-ZmTgr4dVgtAmyec6g6wVkU-iHukBGQ0BIPkYqomZd6ympqBro6j_zhKxwELuUFyB-LEDdmJTKpdv4scHotIeChhmgRk16lcGxwfEHt2b1CdyNp2G3OfKmRovrollRvRejH3YuFvItBvk5u0K_6/s320/P1030592.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Space was very restricted within the shell keep</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/AVvXsEgSPhCGhtI8qsGst_hsU3P4FlULF3pDqCtBRsSCW9x_8KBc3DhQzkuW924CKvrDxs_uwc2XFa2NYAOy0xQlaLxFfZ3kg5zstCbEzIq1p-1Ek79PWYatFVRI2UJGQPvFzUflTjWl4SC7JW_KEYmMJp5-Y4eIRkMJaswBpYovfM9F1kqqqb6QeO0uQpGK/s5184/P1030606.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPhCGhtI8qsGst_hsU3P4FlULF3pDqCtBRsSCW9x_8KBc3DhQzkuW924CKvrDxs_uwc2XFa2NYAOy0xQlaLxFfZ3kg5zstCbEzIq1p-1Ek79PWYatFVRI2UJGQPvFzUflTjWl4SC7JW_KEYmMJp5-Y4eIRkMJaswBpYovfM9F1kqqqb6QeO0uQpGK/s320/P1030606.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Model in the museum showing the late medieval layout of the castle</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/AVvXsEj7NLgHh4hwWR5Q0ZvrF_eJL3O8BV23pR741r68LwzIDGmSSvrfwroNLnIAEf_JrrR83yETVx5G_w_MVmo0NVS3SXbyR4W5rCnVueahEVW7_UUm0urJDkztSgXg0iaKewIPqfvs2gUHNFpOQ23151-mEDO6oSF25KuP2lgDXgb8MSxKjJd4UeJ7ZsHi/s5184/P1030617.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NLgHh4hwWR5Q0ZvrF_eJL3O8BV23pR741r68LwzIDGmSSvrfwroNLnIAEf_JrrR83yETVx5G_w_MVmo0NVS3SXbyR4W5rCnVueahEVW7_UUm0urJDkztSgXg0iaKewIPqfvs2gUHNFpOQ23151-mEDO6oSF25KuP2lgDXgb8MSxKjJd4UeJ7ZsHi/s320/P1030617.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the walls of one of the bastions added in the late Tudor period</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/AVvXsEgBlAk0vcx3fDx4hC29PSkhmZkj4iQ_M3jzE09NtcBinu12G1Mr4tr0d956nT30gSpq_OcsRNglsIEerOuN6Qt2NP9SuzsSyAAJRPnRAXVJ2U7ujWkZyVETVRRpGRnlpJNXYZN4ue_q3Y4hRvsrlBJL7JWa59_zoq7Y1tuIh4sSt17e4xxf01YNSH7J/s5184/P1030625.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBlAk0vcx3fDx4hC29PSkhmZkj4iQ_M3jzE09NtcBinu12G1Mr4tr0d956nT30gSpq_OcsRNglsIEerOuN6Qt2NP9SuzsSyAAJRPnRAXVJ2U7ujWkZyVETVRRpGRnlpJNXYZN4ue_q3Y4hRvsrlBJL7JWa59_zoq7Y1tuIh4sSt17e4xxf01YNSH7J/s320/P1030625.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ditch with the stone faced bastion towering above</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/AVvXsEhUvONx-SV0EagmurKJqqlSlCWlI9oQwjpPmOqLS_9UTsIvUS-Oymlzoj8eTFpwMaEYNvp-NY3BaY9vQHGs7tyHnypZLFmKL8XKAKC0OkrGZa56-R0TrKE4JSKRfZjkQp3sm6wCF64eAD_sdxbs7kqzr9eerPIduWZ-OBDnl5vv6g9bMdxvXXVxGokE/s5184/P1030627.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvONx-SV0EagmurKJqqlSlCWlI9oQwjpPmOqLS_9UTsIvUS-Oymlzoj8eTFpwMaEYNvp-NY3BaY9vQHGs7tyHnypZLFmKL8XKAKC0OkrGZa56-R0TrKE4JSKRfZjkQp3sm6wCF64eAD_sdxbs7kqzr9eerPIduWZ-OBDnl5vv6g9bMdxvXXVxGokE/s320/P1030627.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quite a daunting prospect, the outer curtain wall, a ditch, a steep climb and <u>then</u> the castle wall</td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><p>Within the castle is a museum with many interesting exhibits. Below is a mail coat brought back to the Isle of Wight from the Sudan campaign in the late 19th century.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua1HoFzrm-AckZL2idwox-sPyHO7bwgFdlfNz3gDXvlLqvWA4nIZDCxqTSkbvhOoKnGLguY3j5yk2kO0HEN1yVeIr18gTBms8i2vcVavgNZKhNxCAh7n9cX7UVShDjCNexoJFt9kDHdVKr-EX47_ngAkMVGOVQZgwyo5uw5BqEsYkfuawovNbP0ci/s5184/P1030602.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua1HoFzrm-AckZL2idwox-sPyHO7bwgFdlfNz3gDXvlLqvWA4nIZDCxqTSkbvhOoKnGLguY3j5yk2kO0HEN1yVeIr18gTBms8i2vcVavgNZKhNxCAh7n9cX7UVShDjCNexoJFt9kDHdVKr-EX47_ngAkMVGOVQZgwyo5uw5BqEsYkfuawovNbP0ci/s320/P1030602.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>A military exhibit from an action a decade earlier can be seen at Osborne House where there is an artillery piece brought back from the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir by her son, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, who had commanded the Guards Brigade at the battle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8LnSLhLA5jwg0VQnOLPHKcTgIYr3NSLaJfaK0cIAoh3HKgs01kVYtVSWigupCjj4wdT4Aj2EXNlfomI-3mogh-e--ZZ7ilQcYuq5N4jrBpsFh69ntc60E2kdt8cqySTfI_oynQ-4yjAgH8fdQo4MXe3HSdoPQ-7b1BdRdikv758sKNXVdawcXSaZ/s5184/P1030563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8LnSLhLA5jwg0VQnOLPHKcTgIYr3NSLaJfaK0cIAoh3HKgs01kVYtVSWigupCjj4wdT4Aj2EXNlfomI-3mogh-e--ZZ7ilQcYuq5N4jrBpsFh69ntc60E2kdt8cqySTfI_oynQ-4yjAgH8fdQo4MXe3HSdoPQ-7b1BdRdikv758sKNXVdawcXSaZ/s320/P1030563.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><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><p></p><br /><p><br /></p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-10214017487175194112023-05-11T09:56:00.000+00:002023-05-11T09:56:49.072+00:00A trip to the Isle of Wight : part 1<p> My wife and I have just spent a very pleasant week on the Isle of Wight. We stayed in Sandown, which in spite of its "sand, sea and sun" image, has some hidden military links as various display boards show.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAytYz1T7H4I9rp3wuNTQ_Hg5qq-Wmu0Hp-XdkYlpDgfBMDsTxKAhqeGh-zNaqpdy0tqHL2kPlOQ7QGNhGcWTDVLk6igdBgqktqTid5E2BRnF033rPqd8g_3FbHO4XRwRz0wQnozBcifi4XqF-Bozd4CgO87zy5FbNEQqd-1SxkZ7mM7oHMYqIlJJ/s5184/P1030562.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAytYz1T7H4I9rp3wuNTQ_Hg5qq-Wmu0Hp-XdkYlpDgfBMDsTxKAhqeGh-zNaqpdy0tqHL2kPlOQ7QGNhGcWTDVLk6igdBgqktqTid5E2BRnF033rPqd8g_3FbHO4XRwRz0wQnozBcifi4XqF-Bozd4CgO87zy5FbNEQqd-1SxkZ7mM7oHMYqIlJJ/s320/P1030562.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The above board gives details of two forts which covered the sea front at different times and were lost or demolished. There was a third fort, built in the mid 19th century, elements of which still exist, but are now part of the zoo. During WWII it was the location of eight pumps which were part of PLUTO, supplying fuel to Normandy. A more prosaic, typically English survivor is on a local golf course <a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1391723?section=official-list-entry">link to historic england</a> . There were also "Palmerston Folly" forts at either end of the beach. The northern one at Yaverland <u> <a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1021443?section=official-list-entry">link</a> </u> is now in a holiday camp and to the one to the south <a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019195?section=official-list-entry">link</a> which was demolished and is now a children's park.<u></u></p><p>Visible on a headland to the north was Bembridge Fort, which is in the care of the National Trust. <a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012717?section=official-list-entry">link</a> This was another of the "Palmerston Follies"and there are guided tours, but only on one day a week, which was a day that we already had something planned.</p><p>The National Trust also have The Needles Lower Battery, another of the Palmerston forts. This is open every day and so I had a look round. The fort is on a narrow headland and the landward approach is covered by a deep ditch. The limitations of the site meant that when the calibre of guns needed to be increased later in the century a new battery was built further inland away from the cliffs because of fears that gunfire may cause landslides.</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/AVvXsEjTRINgsiOiK-PmltV_9S-9dP-OgX535nCG9TWsAi_Rx-wrktrMfmXEU2ac0ZgZOnc0cliMiydspZDCx1uEfyBZeb3PyqvVM-sSJ6MR-HZSo_KmGZJL-yG94Rd2sfEwHcP0V7lSGiqjU6SO1D4bbGfG-l2ijoNlb0IfQDHRcYW6rhURWGEQ1mIsqClk/s5184/P1030528.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRINgsiOiK-PmltV_9S-9dP-OgX535nCG9TWsAi_Rx-wrktrMfmXEU2ac0ZgZOnc0cliMiydspZDCx1uEfyBZeb3PyqvVM-sSJ6MR-HZSo_KmGZJL-yG94Rd2sfEwHcP0V7lSGiqjU6SO1D4bbGfG-l2ijoNlb0IfQDHRcYW6rhURWGEQ1mIsqClk/s320/P1030528.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Model of the Fort</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><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/AVvXsEjyxw78x9OeNc_x6YrtbsqwfdbB2l6J83HHPU70u95nWeZFQCUvUI4hYV-kHm_VqmyeJBdpW8A7s8UxXKHGbLtY0gypZV2JwqgglB7Gm3Rywo-ykeqM9LNeaAmLnQGfWOg-Jg4eYIeONZZeJVqRvBoWeCrKioNcR4gIRgOJqRKZqd3nY90J-Pj7XqFF/s5184/P1030542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxw78x9OeNc_x6YrtbsqwfdbB2l6J83HHPU70u95nWeZFQCUvUI4hYV-kHm_VqmyeJBdpW8A7s8UxXKHGbLtY0gypZV2JwqgglB7Gm3Rywo-ykeqM9LNeaAmLnQGfWOg-Jg4eYIeONZZeJVqRvBoWeCrKioNcR4gIRgOJqRKZqd3nY90J-Pj7XqFF/s320/P1030542.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Battery overlooking the Solent</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>The fort saw service up to the end of WWII and has a tunnel to a searchlight battery down the cliff. The first AA gun a 1lb pompom, was installed here in 1913, There is a second battery built further back up the headland and also a missile firing range used during the Cold War. <a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1009392?section=official-list-entry">link</a></div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEi4ksXslISkdVKk0RhjdyRQTeHKLG6mrCd3NcCClMSgZrG7mTDXIVpgT9eU0uwOiR5PdoBsENpMElnevlUuuDqynUYwQ2qi2CmJRWncRUHNTNGsNeEeCqBdoepS9N-_GnHssQXKpauM9NEnlYXuElG3zOJj2r9CEMm_ofGbRdSjrrBFa2K6C5FPbI6d/s5184/P1030531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ksXslISkdVKk0RhjdyRQTeHKLG6mrCd3NcCClMSgZrG7mTDXIVpgT9eU0uwOiR5PdoBsENpMElnevlUuuDqynUYwQ2qi2CmJRWncRUHNTNGsNeEeCqBdoepS9N-_GnHssQXKpauM9NEnlYXuElG3zOJj2r9CEMm_ofGbRdSjrrBFa2K6C5FPbI6d/s320/P1030531.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mount for AA gun added in 1913</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div><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/AVvXsEg5ta4WC4VoSjcopeBGzpbJqClKCyUi3OXgB8GVPX3sFN0WDYi8OLhkd2qzraQEbWwGVX8AZ9HbiYrihuDdwTt7NZsoT8VnjIynjDD89u8FbURHxivYLGqkg9aAN-33Np0YzEOQ2KOFjmeFWHvXCyuCAzqfinJNI-Wg4wKqS-h4FcPuqW_VFG6FDSdZ/s5184/P1030534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ta4WC4VoSjcopeBGzpbJqClKCyUi3OXgB8GVPX3sFN0WDYi8OLhkd2qzraQEbWwGVX8AZ9HbiYrihuDdwTt7NZsoT8VnjIynjDD89u8FbURHxivYLGqkg9aAN-33Np0YzEOQ2KOFjmeFWHvXCyuCAzqfinJNI-Wg4wKqS-h4FcPuqW_VFG6FDSdZ/s320/P1030534.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tunnel to the searchlight position</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Not far from the Needles is Yarmouth Castle, which began to be built in 1546. Its first garrison was a captain and 17 soldiers; with a main armament of 12 heavy guns to defend the town and also the approaches to the Solent..</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgBNxuf-TEH3f2hcH7uFKncFJzfW057JETNOezKo9CxybCv69REunqP56s4AXE6AfarcJkgbQ8WA3n8BlVnasQNOC_FBxwS875s0hQZZKzNo-gV7J3ujPo5n3-lJ0wzU3rbp9kPC9YZrxBZmc5y6__GUPvcyEHH7BpBydjdoTN0Fedvv7K6pxSxCcXc/s5184/P1030558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNxuf-TEH3f2hcH7uFKncFJzfW057JETNOezKo9CxybCv69REunqP56s4AXE6AfarcJkgbQ8WA3n8BlVnasQNOC_FBxwS875s0hQZZKzNo-gV7J3ujPo5n3-lJ0wzU3rbp9kPC9YZrxBZmc5y6__GUPvcyEHH7BpBydjdoTN0Fedvv7K6pxSxCcXc/s320/P1030558.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A diagram of the original castle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Two sides of the castle were protected by the Solent and the River Yar; the other two by a wet moat. A distinguishing feature of the castle is the angle bastion which was built to cover the moat. Further changes during Elizabeth I's reign saw half the central courtyard filled in to make a large gun platform whose gunfire was concentrated out to sea. More details can be found <a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/yarmouth-castle/history/">here</a> .</div><div><br /></div><div>The next post will cover Carisbrooke Castle.</div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-6726386539376498902023-04-28T18:51:00.000+00:002023-04-28T18:51:50.128+00:00Minifig Imperial Guard Band FAO Hinton Hunt Vintage Wargames Figures<p> </p><p>Something a little different today. One of our small band, Bob, had tried to post these photos on a recent entry on the Hinton Hunt Vintage Wargames Figures <a href="https://hintonhunt.blogspot.com/2023/04/strike-up-band.html" target="_blank">blog</a>. without success. So he asked me to post them on my blog from where they may perhaps find their way to the intended destination.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-pB0We8novAOGCgNuJCU9FguicaH4J1t4UYVvP4aDrXMcPPmUOVduY9BFcSP_eYi2ZmZXwOQxlFbzho68OO5owMI_kmt1owR3uSGHQ599lmzO5uurFITMckR6lQwLn4SNKFvEh53QGPR2aqIvrRK3uLDxwPL7ERAJph8gdx_ZFcewgHZ4_MFhE46/s1600/Minifig%20Imperial%20Guard%20Band%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-pB0We8novAOGCgNuJCU9FguicaH4J1t4UYVvP4aDrXMcPPmUOVduY9BFcSP_eYi2ZmZXwOQxlFbzho68OO5owMI_kmt1owR3uSGHQ599lmzO5uurFITMckR6lQwLn4SNKFvEh53QGPR2aqIvrRK3uLDxwPL7ERAJph8gdx_ZFcewgHZ4_MFhE46/s320/Minifig%20Imperial%20Guard%20Band%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGtOocp7duKs1Il3HDEjN0PRe7mp7IXJF2Cmb5ogNM6gZxB34KLzlL6M3ubWju9OqQT-OvZCHQs4KVR3hF_Z93B3SPdXqVkSAjnReVVbzn4wfFDe_1DDNiPE_Mi9-Z6Z6XVd91cwNXIahMzHXd18o5QDG93RgeV5SE-1xxLSiGMeTlhj24NbKyRMC/s1600/Minifig%20Imperial%20Guard%20Band%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGtOocp7duKs1Il3HDEjN0PRe7mp7IXJF2Cmb5ogNM6gZxB34KLzlL6M3ubWju9OqQT-OvZCHQs4KVR3hF_Z93B3SPdXqVkSAjnReVVbzn4wfFDe_1DDNiPE_Mi9-Z6Z6XVd91cwNXIahMzHXd18o5QDG93RgeV5SE-1xxLSiGMeTlhj24NbKyRMC/s320/Minifig%20Imperial%20Guard%20Band%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnQo5UlMjbKPbJEmwwSZtQupVMstgnwc7VF15C3ISG0APeuiwUnOZO2xB8nmML4AKSfmnq47GbpSAXCHtGxynxAvDgOKffNiM4gV-F--swLWampZWDFS3iDAN0E6jqGyWgj62Uad3oOBxuDXnyE6Zx7-W64NMfvL6ucs8grOr73Bk5vplkTAC-ACX/s1600/Minifig%20Imperial%20Guard%20Band%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnQo5UlMjbKPbJEmwwSZtQupVMstgnwc7VF15C3ISG0APeuiwUnOZO2xB8nmML4AKSfmnq47GbpSAXCHtGxynxAvDgOKffNiM4gV-F--swLWampZWDFS3iDAN0E6jqGyWgj62Uad3oOBxuDXnyE6Zx7-W64NMfvL6ucs8grOr73Bk5vplkTAC-ACX/s320/Minifig%20Imperial%20Guard%20Band%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Some venerable figures, with a few potential recruits awaiting the paintbrush.</p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-67017310353146856152023-04-27T15:23:00.000+00:002023-04-27T15:23:01.707+00:00Action at Spencer's Ridge: an AWI scenario using Patriots and Loyalists<p> This weeks game saw a return to the AWI using Steve's impressive collection. The scenario had a Crown force of three brigades (2 British, 1 Hessian) under the command of General Fitzherbert, attempting to advance along the turnpike over Spencer's Ridge and past Hamilton Chapel . Opposing them were three brigades of Revolutionary troops under the command of General George Graham. </p><p>Fitzherbert deployed his strongest brigade, commanded by brigadier Adams (the grenadiers, two line battalions and the light infantry) on his right; the second British brigade (Brigadier Buller) in the centre and the Hessian brigade (Von Bredow) on the left.. Graham's brigades were all of 2 continental battalions, two militia battalions and a unit of riflemen. The brigades on the flanks ( Rodgers on the right and Lewis on the left) each had a battery of artillery. Cooke in the centre had no artillery but he did have the chapel enclosure with it's stone wall.</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/AVvXsEgbCAWBVRy1Es6bB5zzTiHU3sg2IlGQki9JqVoMZQNT0vTDMrSTU599Nl_Ro_XI4fEr9ly5ig6rt5rnIA6rnOPbeqYXsUlxcz2gXqIZF-z1ZfySZlhEoDMV9x39QkkI0yTMh--cwMzr1CA7zzXChs3Pxmrmy-IeAb5hHdKPv0DZbSXbInYIKT0vW9zK/s5184/P1030472.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCAWBVRy1Es6bB5zzTiHU3sg2IlGQki9JqVoMZQNT0vTDMrSTU599Nl_Ro_XI4fEr9ly5ig6rt5rnIA6rnOPbeqYXsUlxcz2gXqIZF-z1ZfySZlhEoDMV9x39QkkI0yTMh--cwMzr1CA7zzXChs3Pxmrmy-IeAb5hHdKPv0DZbSXbInYIKT0vW9zK/s320/P1030472.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the table from the Crown right</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The battle started with sporadic fire from the two opposing skirmish lines with the skirmishers from the brigades of Adams and Buller having most success, pushing back the riflemen. Von Bredow's jaegers did not get the same support from their line infantry who manoeuvred very slowly giving Rodgers time to move his units forward. On the ridge, Cooke had placed Glover's Massachusetts regiment in the chapel grounds and one of the militia units moved forward to contest any crown advance past Helm's House which lay close to the ridge.</div><div><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/AVvXsEi2ZdLY1n9o4wYLQZEC--ozgJ5aqhyVETjxvJG6Z3N9QLezg6Yl8Hg7CrNbHzYQRIrK0-513L6up6LElT3-Yt6Y8qMTnwX1fVm4TlV37HyR57PQOsvQ4uQZFUX5FdLOlMCcBHdPT3Sx8k5i9XIzVGrBno77mNYTFJzPhKvwsgTjOkQLiMe0k0dIncgE/s5184/P1030474.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZdLY1n9o4wYLQZEC--ozgJ5aqhyVETjxvJG6Z3N9QLezg6Yl8Hg7CrNbHzYQRIrK0-513L6up6LElT3-Yt6Y8qMTnwX1fVm4TlV37HyR57PQOsvQ4uQZFUX5FdLOlMCcBHdPT3Sx8k5i9XIzVGrBno77mNYTFJzPhKvwsgTjOkQLiMe0k0dIncgE/s320/P1030474.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hamilton Chapel, key to the Revolutionary position</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Cooke could see that his riflemen were falling back and sent two units forward to oppose any sustained crown advance. This could have exposed their flanks but Lewis's men to the left were holding firm at the moment.</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/AVvXsEgjNVgRQ5zY0m54LnG9ONropWcwaC-FyU886BpNfgKgd5yUQ0gEgsNZRqaIOJm51idHrZIz_aHRi417GYpY_rrTUvyz1wu-DQHjBxyZWBvcyxsVAIm-Wzzk74tZqDnwEqHSMfPVTTj-dPzcCmlISlKpVYYQClEn7PE7IsWMIDOWE5J1nghilUk9mr8V/s5184/P1030479.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNVgRQ5zY0m54LnG9ONropWcwaC-FyU886BpNfgKgd5yUQ0gEgsNZRqaIOJm51idHrZIz_aHRi417GYpY_rrTUvyz1wu-DQHjBxyZWBvcyxsVAIm-Wzzk74tZqDnwEqHSMfPVTTj-dPzcCmlISlKpVYYQClEn7PE7IsWMIDOWE5J1nghilUk9mr8V/s320/P1030479.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A strong push in the centre by the Revolutionary army</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Fitzherbert was frustrated at the fairly slow advance of his forces, but his British brigades were at least now in a position where they could exert some pressure on the revolutionary lines. Von Bredow's Hessians were getting 'knocked back' one by one as they attempted to manoeuvre through some wooded terrain. After successfully driving back a militia unit, the Fusiliers were caught by the combined fire of two units and forced back needing to rally. The jaegers were pushed out of the woods by an advancing unit of continental infantry. An attempt to move round the wood came under fire from the ridge and the grenadiers had to fall back, leaving the Hessian artillery to fend for itself. </div><div><br /></div><div><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/AVvXsEgCLBCk_di3Q2NnQBdad8mjRMYQkEqz9gJ7_dm1arf9sqEKouQGY76UaIOjHiMo1qh5VKc4RH0ibHPJohYflakdvpQ_sEYGcf9nCQ_OBM9GcwT5af9WLVdarBL3iXhW_kCmuLCsz0Wn2yd-4Rt2gBFd6tpuiEUArSryh6owM550n0R0pXMRuyPthFeU/s5184/P1030482.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCLBCk_di3Q2NnQBdad8mjRMYQkEqz9gJ7_dm1arf9sqEKouQGY76UaIOjHiMo1qh5VKc4RH0ibHPJohYflakdvpQ_sEYGcf9nCQ_OBM9GcwT5af9WLVdarBL3iXhW_kCmuLCsz0Wn2yd-4Rt2gBFd6tpuiEUArSryh6owM550n0R0pXMRuyPthFeU/s320/P1030482.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hessians driven back from the wood</td></tr></tbody></table>Adams brigade brought some good news when they successfully drove back the unit holding the wood on the far left of the revolutionary line. Though Graham did not know at the time, this was the first setback which would eventually lead to the disintegration of Lewis' brigade and the fall of the Spencer's Ridge position. With the wood cleared, pressure could now be brought against the homestead next to it. Fire from two units and the artillery eventually forced the defenders to fall back.</div><div><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/AVvXsEjCZcVV0t1tWvZpoOdtRCA___PTu1U7kyDYLUQSuHYGEPibhnhPT_UcniE2EpjgxN_41_NNfhv_O6PbB53D6pLiZ9rRkOk-49hw5OrL6mWMN49zPW7P724t5PDXiKrpw30S1cTZs3c-PYsBiWlZTtCvzYJJdJPwIOka7YkW1KZhnjtNTzP25gw-qYir/s5184/P1030483.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZcVV0t1tWvZpoOdtRCA___PTu1U7kyDYLUQSuHYGEPibhnhPT_UcniE2EpjgxN_41_NNfhv_O6PbB53D6pLiZ9rRkOk-49hw5OrL6mWMN49zPW7P724t5PDXiKrpw30S1cTZs3c-PYsBiWlZTtCvzYJJdJPwIOka7YkW1KZhnjtNTzP25gw-qYir/s320/P1030483.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A volley from the redcoats proves too much for the militia</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Cooke's advance in the centre now seemed ill-advised. With Lewis' men wavering and the British grenadiers advancing the pressure was increasing. A feeble volley from the militia was followed up by two withering ones from the grenadiers; who then charged. Rather than try and hold their position the militia routed pinning the continental infantry who were behind them.</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/AVvXsEi1Lh9lvUV-uwEi4SM1S837oLfDxnRWb3cmuD0gi0uaWO024r61aBr-imcX4SJaATzsmb53T_TnFKGF1oTVwUl7RlJWPxMFzZGSX0clfsADL6Cp9K_K9v_E4s9RQ4Gzo0J8eOH0LzIcbhwGiZ8csUvYaS6QghiotbD0bNQ2lOwAJ389A7PYIurtOVHW/s5184/P1030484.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Lh9lvUV-uwEi4SM1S837oLfDxnRWb3cmuD0gi0uaWO024r61aBr-imcX4SJaATzsmb53T_TnFKGF1oTVwUl7RlJWPxMFzZGSX0clfsADL6Cp9K_K9v_E4s9RQ4Gzo0J8eOH0LzIcbhwGiZ8csUvYaS6QghiotbD0bNQ2lOwAJ389A7PYIurtOVHW/s320/P1030484.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A militia unit driven off by the grenadiers<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>On the other side of the turnpike Buller had struggled forward. The infantry had struggled to get round Helm's House in line and their column formation had been swept by volleys from the ridge. One unit had sustained very heavy losses and would play no further part in the action, but a second did manage to form line by the fence. A succession of volleys proved sufficient to drive back the militia and this gave the chance for the 42nd and 5th foot to move forward with a view to assaulting the chapel position.</div><div> <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/AVvXsEhP5Oh0xfrGxfSGFEMq9PhgIVJzDaz2OUAIv11RvcatHSvuG_DNMc4tmatjP3lizbCP3_y8MORUi3TrKTx4kqtRkgioMuZdflSX0Mrm4YApFhc-fTFoyR47bIQ6yP6_dCbK4KHfZVHypT8ACHJqbjoLh6ygiPFuyA5D2S5vE_QXfX1B8RfYp2pogA-o/s5184/P1030485.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5Oh0xfrGxfSGFEMq9PhgIVJzDaz2OUAIv11RvcatHSvuG_DNMc4tmatjP3lizbCP3_y8MORUi3TrKTx4kqtRkgioMuZdflSX0Mrm4YApFhc-fTFoyR47bIQ6yP6_dCbK4KHfZVHypT8ACHJqbjoLh6ygiPFuyA5D2S5vE_QXfX1B8RfYp2pogA-o/s320/P1030485.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 42nd and 5th regiments advance on Hamilton Chapel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>The grenadiers had meanwhile driven back the continental infantry facing them and these joined the growing number of units on the ridge needing to rally.</div><div><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/AVvXsEg1aWQjXpT_esjjI5z8WwYLsswDtCIwgjTSeHhee0SYrTEjeTAMlR5imeCqgEq57G5oVF5cjJSF5xuN6QKL5YnjsToC39odLk7qh_fcTllFKiC0JKLVXf15qtGKcPnecSaIqkmdxaM7CVr9W9SfVLRzUpz7grlcowS1CbIFzgFFZtUcuO7pIgCc5WVB/s5184/P1030486.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aWQjXpT_esjjI5z8WwYLsswDtCIwgjTSeHhee0SYrTEjeTAMlR5imeCqgEq57G5oVF5cjJSF5xuN6QKL5YnjsToC39odLk7qh_fcTllFKiC0JKLVXf15qtGKcPnecSaIqkmdxaM7CVr9W9SfVLRzUpz7grlcowS1CbIFzgFFZtUcuO7pIgCc5WVB/s320/P1030486.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The combined light infantry are routed by the grenadiers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Lewis had rallied one unit of militia, but the continentals holding the homestead had routed and needed rallying as did a second unit of militia which had been ordered to the left, but whilst marching there had been hit by artillery fire and routed. This left Lewis with one formed continental infantry unit and one reformed miltiia unit to try and hold back Adams</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/AVvXsEgnyOn4652zkD4JdJodbKn5MN7qr2KnoiNPzqGb4rk9JbfqEtpDyWs1g6IHy6UkWAvBsbUw_qqBJhoZDNF_Z32Q-rmkmFkTM3EROACoqXJ9Qo6Hk1p9Q9kY6He-i537TfO0uowuOqn52-CX7vrngxtdvaP6d4SlmHblvBwdX5j77S_e2WLup0WkvBMC/s5184/P1030487.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyOn4652zkD4JdJodbKn5MN7qr2KnoiNPzqGb4rk9JbfqEtpDyWs1g6IHy6UkWAvBsbUw_qqBJhoZDNF_Z32Q-rmkmFkTM3EROACoqXJ9Qo6Hk1p9Q9kY6He-i537TfO0uowuOqn52-CX7vrngxtdvaP6d4SlmHblvBwdX5j77S_e2WLup0WkvBMC/s320/P1030487.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hessian fusiliers overwhelmed by the volleys of the militia</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In the centre. the 42nd advanced up the ridge towards the chapel but were stopped by volleys from Glovers. As they steadied themselves another volley hit them and then a unit of riflemen opened up a harassing fire from their flank. This proved too much for the 42nd and they routed back past Helms House, where Buller tried to rally them.</div><div>On the revolutionary left, Lewis had sent the reformed miltia forward to contest control of the wood. Volleys were exchanged but the British gradually gained the upper hand and sent the militia packing once again.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEiezECUxtPspTqCBRTbTaL2Khn2PZWgLXzZ6CoKT6F-aGDgSj0NiKONJjsGXanHHc12LNi5K8PEF2uvYvdTYPyS_zAOG1LCaBJiJYGlZfT3IzhVc0lFttgUr0k-JbrFKuOUSuoW85gpOeMAn1qBSKcnox0xIJ2S1laqVvfNCx1jfHzhC09yEHLz2-ti/s5184/P1030489.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezECUxtPspTqCBRTbTaL2Khn2PZWgLXzZ6CoKT6F-aGDgSj0NiKONJjsGXanHHc12LNi5K8PEF2uvYvdTYPyS_zAOG1LCaBJiJYGlZfT3IzhVc0lFttgUr0k-JbrFKuOUSuoW85gpOeMAn1qBSKcnox0xIJ2S1laqVvfNCx1jfHzhC09yEHLz2-ti/s320/P1030489.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Militia driven from the woods on the Revolutionary left</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Von Bredow meanwhile had regrouped and was determined to push forward. Supported by the jaegers the musketeers advanced against one of Rodgers continental infantry units which was ensconced in the woods. As the Hessians closed up ready to charge; two crushing volleys were fired by the continental infantry. The musketeers attempted to hold their ground but another volley decided the issue and the Hessians routed from the field. <br /><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/AVvXsEhc1WWLj8aJ_WdFdrPvVSb5ZS7OPpOzFRTNwjLEVcsEtJ632ECbzE_hZQ5493-ZELnXjKO1ugTImb2foYih8-sA8xe9iSqYVv45t6XN50LMEMImJm3v5sbufsgbSPGz-Xz25wbZUxxxzLdGFdH2J1hr0T_o93Dou7zWoZVvg4VL-myNeJffiOSzRqx0/s5184/P1030490.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1WWLj8aJ_WdFdrPvVSb5ZS7OPpOzFRTNwjLEVcsEtJ632ECbzE_hZQ5493-ZELnXjKO1ugTImb2foYih8-sA8xe9iSqYVv45t6XN50LMEMImJm3v5sbufsgbSPGz-Xz25wbZUxxxzLdGFdH2J1hr0T_o93Dou7zWoZVvg4VL-myNeJffiOSzRqx0/s320/P1030490.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hessian musketeers rout</td></tr></tbody></table>By the chapel Glovers had little time to rest on their laurels after driving back the 42nd; up the slope came a fresh opponent, the 5th foot. Breasting the rise they paused and fired a volley. The stone wall helped protect Glovers and they stood their ground and replied in kind. Their fire was augmented by Rodgers' battery and once again the red-coated line was sent back down the slope of Spencer's Ridge.</div><div><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/AVvXsEgBtLOAT2ubu-ZtPK-NTddPV2hkad1Yzs5eMogKRSNgU5jNKWiEtdJe4oLzQ87PdlioeKaY_RClWOKpGTXRBvJ23uEZ8BO2d7lMTKsJICb_86uDC7hZkuJOrxb76RXyrWGJNE0-ViAZqeyNTEEQepkubccWRN0OU4BbwGKQm235dRs7OsWIrcdwg8VO/s5184/P1030491.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtLOAT2ubu-ZtPK-NTddPV2hkad1Yzs5eMogKRSNgU5jNKWiEtdJe4oLzQ87PdlioeKaY_RClWOKpGTXRBvJ23uEZ8BO2d7lMTKsJICb_86uDC7hZkuJOrxb76RXyrWGJNE0-ViAZqeyNTEEQepkubccWRN0OU4BbwGKQm235dRs7OsWIrcdwg8VO/s320/P1030491.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Revolutionary artillery contribute to the defeat of the 5th Foot</td></tr></tbody></table><br />While things were going well for Graham to the right of the turnpike, on the other flank his position was starting to unravel. Lewis had lost one militia unit which had routed from the field. He had rallied one continental unit and was desperately trying to rally a second militia unit. Graham himself had galloped over to assist Cooke and had rallied the combined light infantry unit. He stayed with the regiment encouraging them as they tried to stop the advance of the British grenadiers. Adams' artillery had now shifted its fire to the remaining revolutionary units on the ridge. One shot landed among the ranks of the combined light infantry, bounced and then hit the general. Mortally wounded, he fell from his horse and was carried from the field by his aides. This loss was keenly felt by the army and all central direction of the action was lost.</div><div><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/AVvXsEhqm7zP7opRMS1YtGEc83WwrfgkhRFmkrgPrfrjtsg1mHmnuCZqMJ88oPkPQzg7GRKT0DULz80KM4dy7mQyobif2Dzs1g1XJ8bzKMaG1Bs64PLYK3TsR2nbOwFvNY8LQ50bPdvNx8uF_xyvJ09UG6efZvWN0ZozTJ1EY7_fnK9sWXpe5wthPjsdJGj0/s5184/P1030492.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqm7zP7opRMS1YtGEc83WwrfgkhRFmkrgPrfrjtsg1mHmnuCZqMJ88oPkPQzg7GRKT0DULz80KM4dy7mQyobif2Dzs1g1XJ8bzKMaG1Bs64PLYK3TsR2nbOwFvNY8LQ50bPdvNx8uF_xyvJ09UG6efZvWN0ZozTJ1EY7_fnK9sWXpe5wthPjsdJGj0/s320/P1030492.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A decisive hit, the general falls</td></tr></tbody></table>The remaining units of Adams' and Buller's brigades now advanced up the slope against the wavering revolutionary line. Cooke and Lewis attempted to hold the line together, but too many of their units were reduced in numbers and the supporting artillery had withdrawn because it had fired all its ammunition.<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/AVvXsEjNdsTsNH_fbThZTGIHxEMOSRhscQM99QYv49SO5dR0WmA-VHJ1SG2palegsat8TuJuKeYBVLCC3f4QRROjX_jlQvkjROG5Z7tEMsob5gSQGsxg9HOFcyjNoUVWQxwv6S_VJ3BkjGIlsL6Bw6Ry1rlT3m-6fIqBnNStJOGX9lFjVn5WL_r0Psjf4SaX/s5184/P1030493.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdsTsNH_fbThZTGIHxEMOSRhscQM99QYv49SO5dR0WmA-VHJ1SG2palegsat8TuJuKeYBVLCC3f4QRROjX_jlQvkjROG5Z7tEMsob5gSQGsxg9HOFcyjNoUVWQxwv6S_VJ3BkjGIlsL6Bw6Ry1rlT3m-6fIqBnNStJOGX9lFjVn5WL_r0Psjf4SaX/s320/P1030493.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The red coated line advances onto the ridge</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Rodgers continued to push forward as von Bredow's command disintegrated. The only real opposition was coming from the jaegers, but they were forced back as the revolutionary units continued their advance, threatening to envelop them.</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/AVvXsEhqRvijNIh6KRTb_gq1OTFHNMld7mFtMo8n1gm23f5Wc8rgahKjGMVxCGHw6VfXtCsy6XHcK86npyUy7LJ0PkWrsInRMwIyTP1LhMjEXrSWelFcPI3lPs_a4ou2voBvPpwEz-tZebIlsQCfWZDSQp-QQJ7O3jQmHgViBKxeN1xlVbMryVzzC5B93cKG/s5184/P1030495.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRvijNIh6KRTb_gq1OTFHNMld7mFtMo8n1gm23f5Wc8rgahKjGMVxCGHw6VfXtCsy6XHcK86npyUy7LJ0PkWrsInRMwIyTP1LhMjEXrSWelFcPI3lPs_a4ou2voBvPpwEz-tZebIlsQCfWZDSQp-QQJ7O3jQmHgViBKxeN1xlVbMryVzzC5B93cKG/s320/P1030495.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hessian Jaegers are pushed back yet again</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In a last desperate attempt to buy time for the infantry to withdraw, the Light dragoons charged the British grenadiers. As they had done several times before, the grenadiers halted, levelled their muskets and fired a crushing volley. The cavalry never reached the British line. Stopped by the first volley, they were driven from the field by a second. With their departure all resistance ceased and the British could claim victory.</div><div><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/AVvXsEhjStP__7c5H7D45lfi5AcYkjoUsQUcgHle3Os0G_W9PMwW9c6b06TTRBYJ8--LUQLl848pjI9e-dTZLjDlb_cgtS-iAxNUtX_dnnn4wwyDfybvyFIbyNe_f8Ci2djaCLd5oZoJqd30sk4NIiyG_5EYMOn7Z4FSzXx3ZonBN24Q_4pcfNt-VKi-NNqT/s5184/P1030498.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjStP__7c5H7D45lfi5AcYkjoUsQUcgHle3Os0G_W9PMwW9c6b06TTRBYJ8--LUQLl848pjI9e-dTZLjDlb_cgtS-iAxNUtX_dnnn4wwyDfybvyFIbyNe_f8Ci2djaCLd5oZoJqd30sk4NIiyG_5EYMOn7Z4FSzXx3ZonBN24Q_4pcfNt-VKi-NNqT/s320/P1030498.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final Revolutionary attack is repulsed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>An enthralling game which we played over four sessions. Each side had times when they seemed to be gaining the upper hand before the final decisive shift near the end.</p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-66722425225055907312023-04-15T11:35:00.000+00:002023-04-15T11:35:03.231+00:00A Rescue Mission; a Sudan scenario using the Black Powder rules<p>There had been some brigand activity 'up country' and the area commander had received orders from 'on high' that it would be politic for the Egyptian troops to be given the task of sorting things out. With some misgivings the general had followed orders and sent an Egyptian force to subdue the rebels. It had come as no surprise to him when a message came through that the Egyptians had been forced to form a defensive zariba and required aid to rescue them. Accordingly a force of 3 units of foot, three units of cavalry and 2 machine guns and a field gun was sent under Brigadier Rowlandson, an experienced officer who had spent several years in northern India.</p><p><br /></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/AVvXsEi5OY25ZH01Om8D9krEW3rJ8QgRV_xhfpih_QtJRc5ko-FNgwKqH9b3bebspnMiUYhryDKMS8xNF_AXOttEyRYnZJPvXI80ZWxbCIaJCtO9iu9pehLH-FvhYCuHKdvipX-65Doo49KhVxZz8sBsTB7XfzIUF0J4h7b3jOWhjLYtpHFPs9lEa1oIisT8/s5184/P1030452.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OY25ZH01Om8D9krEW3rJ8QgRV_xhfpih_QtJRc5ko-FNgwKqH9b3bebspnMiUYhryDKMS8xNF_AXOttEyRYnZJPvXI80ZWxbCIaJCtO9iu9pehLH-FvhYCuHKdvipX-65Doo49KhVxZz8sBsTB7XfzIUF0J4h7b3jOWhjLYtpHFPs9lEa1oIisT8/s320/P1030452.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of the terrain, The Egyptians in their zariba on the right and the Imperial troops on the left </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Rowlandson ordered Major Makepeace, the infantry commander to keep his troops under close control and advance in a 'box' formation, ready to repel attacks from any direction. The front of this 'box' was to be covered by the cavalry under Major Dempsey; who was also to scout out the flanks to warn of any approaching Dervish troops. The Imperial troops advanced at a steady pace until word came from the Royal Hertfordshire Lancers on the right flank that enemy camelry and cavalry were approaching<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/AVvXsEg44vy9uU5v5LAi4lB-cjSvw1vswILsFQRUJjHAmnOso6wWnX3fmVameH3ORf41ZYgDXmXoV7OLQ-lBzB23TjUuWlW9cXe0GV8KWh-LqQ97ZTBwTrmbVGzGc25bup_fZ3EKHhow1dXIDZVZWIZqhmZeztfU6u2VzANrGskvO847F2FFSD0jazYYOE99/s5184/P1030455.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44vy9uU5v5LAi4lB-cjSvw1vswILsFQRUJjHAmnOso6wWnX3fmVameH3ORf41ZYgDXmXoV7OLQ-lBzB23TjUuWlW9cXe0GV8KWh-LqQ97ZTBwTrmbVGzGc25bup_fZ3EKHhow1dXIDZVZWIZqhmZeztfU6u2VzANrGskvO847F2FFSD0jazYYOE99/s320/P1030455.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The enemy approach</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Perhaps wary of being outflanked, the Lancers remained in position rather than attacking the enemy; the Dervish did not hesitate and moved forward quickly; catching the Lancers at the halt. </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/AVvXsEhek7eZce5_l98eAjieWFBZId7PfroT7_4QcdJIj9b0UNQzlZA-1L7vUsc2sUDHB7RrkvnZTuHp28cuMxiGhFGTDFFiJDdn931TZo4DoGG4CGDiFym_A20lCOaOUTReescpitUUXryZeunaGdROQneUsNhVucuz-0uyOs8RqStnhGRIZP2MRvP8PRiw/s5184/P1030457.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhek7eZce5_l98eAjieWFBZId7PfroT7_4QcdJIj9b0UNQzlZA-1L7vUsc2sUDHB7RrkvnZTuHp28cuMxiGhFGTDFFiJDdn931TZo4DoGG4CGDiFym_A20lCOaOUTReescpitUUXryZeunaGdROQneUsNhVucuz-0uyOs8RqStnhGRIZP2MRvP8PRiw/s320/P1030457.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lancers attacked<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Even outnumbered 2:1 the Lancers managed to hold against the first impetus, and fought the more numerous camel mounted Dervish troops to a standstill, forcing them to fall back. However, before the Lancers could recover they were hit by a fresh unit of Dervish horsemen. This proved too much for the Lancers their morale cracked and they routed, pursued by the victorious Dervish<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwJfdxQIm22evqScaTneICCWqbMVZ1nB3E7AvJFhpr9xowXxdL2ZjE2duJxSIHoLeSWhKzUKQ2kCudlNpsrL42xRIWVjILP81uF8x-4wyfLX7TLGkR-UBzVHS06qqiGBoy8YjEBFZeOhJk2HkgZHzCpxLkandNgyAn490dLkeySxs3kqwSoXyj3jB/s5184/P1030459.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwJfdxQIm22evqScaTneICCWqbMVZ1nB3E7AvJFhpr9xowXxdL2ZjE2duJxSIHoLeSWhKzUKQ2kCudlNpsrL42xRIWVjILP81uF8x-4wyfLX7TLGkR-UBzVHS06qqiGBoy8YjEBFZeOhJk2HkgZHzCpxLkandNgyAn490dLkeySxs3kqwSoXyj3jB/s320/P1030459.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Although costly this action had severely damaged two units of camel-mounted Dervish troops and also pulled away one unit of Dervish cavalry who pursued the Lancers.</p><p>Major Dempsey had advanced his unit of Hussars towards the Egyptian zariba but having observed the loss of the Lancers he ordered them to cover the right flank of the infantry. With the mass of cavalry to his right, Makepeace had halted the infantry and ordered them to face outwards, stationing his artillery at the corners. Rowlandson had taken the unit of Light Dragoond forward and established contact with the Egyptian commander and suggested he move his troops towards the Imperial infantry and then the two commands could retrace their steps to camp. Meanwhile the Dervish cavalry had focused its attentions on the Imperial infantry and artillery.</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/AVvXsEgjr4lxxDCxuVdzOjW5ZKeW2SoMBd-x_SmvxIpm0IdY1zeT_b4BXBKyPoBcJ9zVr70TKNkmN3w0vO_lc6wixYh7im1WSBzGkPIf7fJDfUdYc8CKbU4WAw4gjyxpnrlAYGyzSsQNjZDiKQ7WwgD-ZL3ygIxPefF91L8wpElPOYzzb6mp6eLZ4XsYES5c/s5184/P1030460.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjr4lxxDCxuVdzOjW5ZKeW2SoMBd-x_SmvxIpm0IdY1zeT_b4BXBKyPoBcJ9zVr70TKNkmN3w0vO_lc6wixYh7im1WSBzGkPIf7fJDfUdYc8CKbU4WAw4gjyxpnrlAYGyzSsQNjZDiKQ7WwgD-ZL3ygIxPefF91L8wpElPOYzzb6mp6eLZ4XsYES5c/s320/P1030460.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The machine gun stops a Dervish cavalry charge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>An attack on a machine gun had been repelled, but as the gun tried to gain the security of the infantry lines it was caught and overrun, the gunners dying defending their gun. An attack by the recovered camel troops was defeated by the Hussars, aided by some accurate artillery fire from the Egyptian artillery.</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/AVvXsEgF7ha2iailn2n6jFOwZ7_HwcS-jnscvvQWIAG9mVnncDSRtraCcLiRBYZ44JsOjq4ZqsM965iIr16WNs_aiR1Y2hMYUOD2pYpLbKz432HcQGTbkutu8h2yahn4u1hBwR2xxD72rIvN9i5bASchhyy3loTKwOQ3MuwEhojPMFfv3Nab5NdwUoBjikJ7/s5184/P1030462.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7ha2iailn2n6jFOwZ7_HwcS-jnscvvQWIAG9mVnncDSRtraCcLiRBYZ44JsOjq4ZqsM965iIr16WNs_aiR1Y2hMYUOD2pYpLbKz432HcQGTbkutu8h2yahn4u1hBwR2xxD72rIvN9i5bASchhyy3loTKwOQ3MuwEhojPMFfv3Nab5NdwUoBjikJ7/s320/P1030462.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another attack repelled<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The infantry were also coming under attack. The Banffshire Highlanders poured a withering fire into an attack by Dervish cavalry, almost expending all their ammunition. Urgent calls were made for re-supply before more attacks were launched by the Dervish. The success of the Hussars was short-lived as they were attacked by a fresh unit of Dervish cavalry and swept away, Dempsey galloping over to try and rally them. The successful Dervish cavalry then attacked the Borsetshires who, encouraged by the returning Rowlandson held their ground and then received reinforcements from a surprising quarter as the Royal Artillery crew left their gun and charged over to help. Soon the cavalry had to fall back and the Imperial troops busied themselves in preparation for the next attack.<div><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/AVvXsEiNOoLTQCqboJxSlw1M8Cfi4e8_qcKrMe2Cmc3JSoWKUyqoFw2gYt1LNZsowYBd8Outpp-01yv7GEQsPb6_bRPIWvkREWewWvsSyRBGBXqUv34OOy1w0QWlGCvJI3TwlHINxzpOBoeDDN0TlyZVfg5F_wDCEC-J6PdNmp6k9y-axEEsXVOgQtUQ91Zo/s5184/P1030463.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNOoLTQCqboJxSlw1M8Cfi4e8_qcKrMe2Cmc3JSoWKUyqoFw2gYt1LNZsowYBd8Outpp-01yv7GEQsPb6_bRPIWvkREWewWvsSyRBGBXqUv34OOy1w0QWlGCvJI3TwlHINxzpOBoeDDN0TlyZVfg5F_wDCEC-J6PdNmp6k9y-axEEsXVOgQtUQ91Zo/s320/P1030463.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hussars are driven off</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>The Dervish cavalry had sustained heavy casualties in its attacks and as it fell back to re-organise the Egyptian forces continued their advance.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now a new threat emerged as hordes of Dervish infantry moved towards the left flank of the Imperial troops.<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/AVvXsEhTTzh64dZmBlmz0B34vS2cjJX8gDMZmauwGkTJaojNzBQtQW4wcLKK2v-TUkB05craRYbKbTvb3DrQD1XhV9Qe-r-l0lw4_XyQR33UDUrBxOYWr4fMc6TGUd7Sdt34gOsJx25JY8K-AjCrfbdHp-7fsY1HNfbKAn45Fwtde6lRr_O-_1I55crsV-GJ/s5184/P1030465.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTzh64dZmBlmz0B34vS2cjJX8gDMZmauwGkTJaojNzBQtQW4wcLKK2v-TUkB05craRYbKbTvb3DrQD1XhV9Qe-r-l0lw4_XyQR33UDUrBxOYWr4fMc6TGUd7Sdt34gOsJx25JY8K-AjCrfbdHp-7fsY1HNfbKAn45Fwtde6lRr_O-_1I55crsV-GJ/s320/P1030465.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Dervish infantry appear</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The Egyptian commander moved his cavalry to assist Dempsey's Light Dragoons in trying to hold the Dervish infantry back. He also used his artillery and infantry to fire into the cavalry forming up to recommence their attacks.</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/AVvXsEgnAPGy2pHX6uLp1Yu0R-lRFObbjm951GrcCGHpuGnDNDFWrwe0pD-cnMJQwdOBioDi_CRdnMH4Zvw3jpvA9izaj6y68J75LpOSFtFohwG9eB7Uk6bMo0D7w_IsU2L9KmkPzXW0vtPNNo97juQ1iUQAXv6AQJdqyLyHMfw5ZGdZhIrhkapCFW5CjIne/s5184/P1030466.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAPGy2pHX6uLp1Yu0R-lRFObbjm951GrcCGHpuGnDNDFWrwe0pD-cnMJQwdOBioDi_CRdnMH4Zvw3jpvA9izaj6y68J75LpOSFtFohwG9eB7Uk6bMo0D7w_IsU2L9KmkPzXW0vtPNNo97juQ1iUQAXv6AQJdqyLyHMfw5ZGdZhIrhkapCFW5CjIne/s320/P1030466.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Egyptian infantry play their part<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The Highlanders came under attack again as did the Royal Kelhamshire's to their right. Both managed to hold their ground, although the Highlanders once again ran low on ammunition, truly not a great day for the Imperial commissariat. The right flank of the Royal Kelhamshires looked vulnerable and Dempsey ordered the Light Dragoons to charge into the mass of Dervish infantry massing to attack.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEghi-Qny0dETSXcfRvRT3nbE4cXEIr5yjG6vSmlmaX2h9Wz8IK0-kTkqj7AdlC7oJbxWj9U5OHPORhnkeJu7wupzc-6ueNEBAgvjGZoxFY-HXq2X9gW30NgoY8Bb6O4_9ndfCCgjxbxCKcxNr3q53ToMiGhd78aMxDrp8ZrRaET_0S8v44pqxfXQxhz/s5184/P1030468.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghi-Qny0dETSXcfRvRT3nbE4cXEIr5yjG6vSmlmaX2h9Wz8IK0-kTkqj7AdlC7oJbxWj9U5OHPORhnkeJu7wupzc-6ueNEBAgvjGZoxFY-HXq2X9gW30NgoY8Bb6O4_9ndfCCgjxbxCKcxNr3q53ToMiGhd78aMxDrp8ZrRaET_0S8v44pqxfXQxhz/s320/P1030468.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More pressure on the Highlanders<br /><br /></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/AVvXsEi385AMIz_btrwojDTeezmFU9Rar5h0CHuIYGhkPbNySdIbgJPJc8R7ZaWGa2ozFnse67aQr-LRVvqD0Hvz66Ju7RECWuoXOOU7943WqmYrnS9kPYJxlhVRhHrwHDM3cHYeBQvBQhsHcjyDqbeTXobEuVEK7bTJqspkz_RU6t54BiExTUcnUFFdtV0_/s5184/P1030469.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi385AMIz_btrwojDTeezmFU9Rar5h0CHuIYGhkPbNySdIbgJPJc8R7ZaWGa2ozFnse67aQr-LRVvqD0Hvz66Ju7RECWuoXOOU7943WqmYrnS9kPYJxlhVRhHrwHDM3cHYeBQvBQhsHcjyDqbeTXobEuVEK7bTJqspkz_RU6t54BiExTUcnUFFdtV0_/s320/P1030469.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pressure on the Imperial left</td></tr></tbody></table>The flank was stabilised, but two unit of hadendoa had slipped round the cavalry and they charged the remaining machine gun. The gunners fought valiantly, but in the end fell beneath the spears and swords of their opponents. Any further progress of the hadendoa was checked by the presence of the Egyptian cavalry. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6dnPIsDdBZRdLO2z6Ee7-m7mQBqaMCwAO3UIuoSIZlmI4IJ4xTdnfSIf4hWdXwOifmmWpqqqrvUM9UUl-suNlxInbm3UI7p3A6nUet2X1rUlfp1BiCRzLYQf1V2ZA17vFsK_OaHBjomMuRsAM58I6J5wkDC3STwzswwx4I3BE7YKIh6y478grH1Q/s5184/P1030471.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><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;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6dnPIsDdBZRdLO2z6Ee7-m7mQBqaMCwAO3UIuoSIZlmI4IJ4xTdnfSIf4hWdXwOifmmWpqqqrvUM9UUl-suNlxInbm3UI7p3A6nUet2X1rUlfp1BiCRzLYQf1V2ZA17vFsK_OaHBjomMuRsAM58I6J5wkDC3STwzswwx4I3BE7YKIh6y478grH1Q/s320/P1030471.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another gun overrun</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6dnPIsDdBZRdLO2z6Ee7-m7mQBqaMCwAO3UIuoSIZlmI4IJ4xTdnfSIf4hWdXwOifmmWpqqqrvUM9UUl-suNlxInbm3UI7p3A6nUet2X1rUlfp1BiCRzLYQf1V2ZA17vFsK_OaHBjomMuRsAM58I6J5wkDC3STwzswwx4I3BE7YKIh6y478grH1Q/s5184/P1030471.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>With the two commands now combined, the Dervish commander decided to call off the attack. The Imperial troops had been weakened and lost two guns, a loss which would be keenly felt. For his part Rowlandson could point to the successful 'rescue' of the Egyptian force, but he felt that in the minds of the officers back at base the question of <u>who</u> had been rescued him or the Egyptians would be debated. Certainly, the Egyptian commander felt that his troops had performed well and made a significant contribution to the success of the mission.<br /><p><br /></p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-76556118893276420112023-03-15T12:16:00.000+00:002023-03-15T12:16:13.157+00:00WMMS, Alumwell<p> For the first time in three years Steve and I set off down the M6 this Sunday to visit the Alumwell show. The venue remained the same and it was a good day out. With the trade stalls and the Bring and Buy around the edge of the sports hall and the games and model displays in the centre there was plenty of room to wander around. There was a good range of games on offer and photos of some of them follow. Not all the games advertised who had organised them, or even what particular action was being represented which is a shame when it was clear that a lot of effort had gone in to what had been produced.</p><p> First, the Potteries Old Boys with their game of the assault on Plancenoit using Perry and Warlord plastic 28mm figures.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWocVYsX2EgbXvuEtLghIn6vU0iCR5K6d0Yulud9CghiJAgZmcfHGxpAasieB7xTiOb9xJxYuzxr0pi1YbE06d-KIsQU91BSn21Rz24vvEpHTWDYn-frnT0U3VfoVKx75M248U5rR6cyiIeDdzd0d9TeKUWPZDlE5Axj8FjBdZxToqDKgRYdyOlzfq/s5184/P1030408.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWocVYsX2EgbXvuEtLghIn6vU0iCR5K6d0Yulud9CghiJAgZmcfHGxpAasieB7xTiOb9xJxYuzxr0pi1YbE06d-KIsQU91BSn21Rz24vvEpHTWDYn-frnT0U3VfoVKx75M248U5rR6cyiIeDdzd0d9TeKUWPZDlE5Axj8FjBdZxToqDKgRYdyOlzfq/s320/P1030408.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3083" data-original-width="4135" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlDPfZ4_WIprAj1nhmefeoQW5WDjZJ-Dg9UevQ3LgN2ObJoyZujlVa4bJSMHDcnwpqnq4Hpakag9IF9mACFZgA82gtMjGhPqLpWUfMOPCF-F_7XC5rlZdfhfitMfqTspqxwysh0nITRIjW4o88wmt3OBCEBu5L0C7w58g_bi9pGZV_WlDODJmKejr/s320/P1030407.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The Phoenix group also had a 28mm Napoleonic game which seemed to have elements of Borodino, with a redoubt, Polish troops attacking on the right flank and the presence of Bagration.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFFJRvM4FWnWw7SNPUFA5IzB_j537iEMNngjngZQZBq0vu9KRQtw0vJHdD8aGuiLWdMtC5k0TS1wS2tAgbCYa_Totdc1hF7oo8KXBkdnAqLjpvz6SWMxPAuvlzy33sFBsC8r2sZnZk9BaQudFML_BqsUPcGS6k0p4JZY9Zh-nEBzykdlFrgvll4E4/s5184/P1030439.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFFJRvM4FWnWw7SNPUFA5IzB_j537iEMNngjngZQZBq0vu9KRQtw0vJHdD8aGuiLWdMtC5k0TS1wS2tAgbCYa_Totdc1hF7oo8KXBkdnAqLjpvz6SWMxPAuvlzy33sFBsC8r2sZnZk9BaQudFML_BqsUPcGS6k0p4JZY9Zh-nEBzykdlFrgvll4E4/s320/P1030439.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Steve and I liked the look of the "Dragon and Peacock Wars" game by Tiger Miniatures. Although we were unfamiliar with the war and the rules, Charles was on hand to talk us through it. The rules are rather 'bloody' ie if you are defending and roll a '1' , your unit is destroyed. 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William landed in the south and established himself there while Tostig and Hardrada were in charge further North. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Z92gv5Dr5RkVS-aHSML9P1H3iMDeBXWQlmM_blWsT5c_YA7v6uGRcrOMdxJ_S7V7hdW8L26ScUGW_LiJKdOInb1n-ca_a88q34TLJddQRXWEuh6U4hDF1WJBI4Qqbyc-7L_Yetd-P8JnXhqkAmyzb1Y1ad6VZDXfeFqu32lGvjWqmvHoAEguDUz9/s320/P1030400.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It was good to see that the Alumwell show has survived the enforced break due to Covid. Perhaps the number of traders was down slightly, but there seemed to be a good public attendance. They were rewarded by seeing a very good selection of games in a spacious setting.</p>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-90182992897796710632023-03-05T15:58:00.000+00:002023-03-05T15:58:36.240+00:00Battle of Shklov, August 12th 1654<p> By the treaty of Pereyaslav(1654), between Muscovy and the Cossacks, the Ukraine fell under Muscovy suzerainty. This led to heightened tensions between Muscovy and the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth which saw the Ukraine as part of its territory. In the summer of 1654 the forces of Tsar Alexis I of Russia invaded the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth, initiating the Thirteen Years War and proving to be the precursor to the Deluge, which devastated the Commonwealth over the next few years. At the beginning of the campaigning season, the Poles sent two armies
to recover the Ukraine, but these were held in check by the Cossaack
forces with a little Muscovite assistance. Rather than provide aid to the Cossacks, Alexis had made his main effort directly against Lithuania and the main Muscovite army under his personal command was directed westwards towards Smolensk.</p><p>To oppose this force, (estimated to be 30-40,000 men), the local commander, Hetman Janusz Radziwill, could at best assemble 11,000 men, but as this was 'paper strength' the actual numbers were probably considerably lower. As the Muscovite army advanced Radziwill moved what troops he had eastwards to try and hold the line of the Dneiper near Shklov. For this scenario, which represented the clash of the Muscovite advanced guard and Radziwill's force, I selected the following forces.</p><p>Muscovy</p><p>Three brigades of cavalry; two with three 'regiments' of Old-Style cavalry and one with one regiment of Old-Style cavalry and two 'New Formation' regiments. These latter regiments were similar to the western reiter regiments.</p><p>Poland Lithuania</p><p>Three units of pancerni type Cossack cavalry. Two small dragoon regiments and a small Hussar regiment. </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/AVvXsEi6GLO6SX8gJywDjro2cWN-3l8Xv7NLm8YXG8wO3Sf2HLqzdD5EywlnSbUfz8B9Ds0Ez_lW1MvBRIp_gglWFOuXJ_CLOpZOvNLMzTwyZyfzqVNoVQQNobapP-YPNT0MK8Mz3KPTy8waPgLG1WmjFTaRf850wxy6IqolFLs4ga1xfG8sCpQKbOcfHE7x/s4652/P1030374.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4652" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GLO6SX8gJywDjro2cWN-3l8Xv7NLm8YXG8wO3Sf2HLqzdD5EywlnSbUfz8B9Ds0Ez_lW1MvBRIp_gglWFOuXJ_CLOpZOvNLMzTwyZyfzqVNoVQQNobapP-YPNT0MK8Mz3KPTy8waPgLG1WmjFTaRf850wxy6IqolFLs4ga1xfG8sCpQKbOcfHE7x/s320/P1030374.JPG" width="267" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The table layout, with the Russians nearest the camera</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Muscovite force arrives along the road leading to the bridge over the Dneiper. The three brigades are strung out along the road with gaps between each brigade decided by rolling a d3, the result being the number of turns before the next brigade arrives. The river is fordable but units may become disorganised. Pancerni and New Formation regiments are classed as tough fighters and may re-roll one failed attack dice per round of melee. 'Old-Style' cavalry are raw and cannot be issued a brigade order, making coordinated movement difficult. Nor surprisingly the Hussar unit is tough, having the lance modifier and also the heavy cavalry bonus. They are also classed as stubborn, allowing them to re-roll one failed morale save when in melee and being shot at. <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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpxm9jZjXUUWyd62QZYOY5G0JvlgD-ImgnYaRoAu0bMA28fKca41F_ZvNGdA2K7BfmWPWL6GayZQZeUiGXi1NwHQl2MbDEntRFam-QkYVZsm2IXB50DNrh95B5Ar6qJ7-S9LU78t2jt_o26Pd-vPDYkuAdCO_vAV3FDZknuvMC9ycWf9xQmjvOmUa/s5184/P1030376.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpxm9jZjXUUWyd62QZYOY5G0JvlgD-ImgnYaRoAu0bMA28fKca41F_ZvNGdA2K7BfmWPWL6GayZQZeUiGXi1NwHQl2MbDEntRFam-QkYVZsm2IXB50DNrh95B5Ar6qJ7-S9LU78t2jt_o26Pd-vPDYkuAdCO_vAV3FDZknuvMC9ycWf9xQmjvOmUa/s320/P1030376.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pancerni await the attack </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The Muscovite objective was to cross the river, disperse the enemy and make all speed towards Smolensk. On the Polish Lithuanian side the objective was to try and prevent passage of the river if possible, but more importantly, not to lose too many troops by making suicidal attacks.</div><div><br /></div><div><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/AVvXsEgkAKYrb4MyZZwk6MTR8avWhMKyxdFCGrsHptjFr9KbrCXKtH0RA-OEhT1-uVLonKlI66PVkbzUCGomRpKDIsCfcK1w-B7QaX_Q19gG6CtQ1s8Wk_zKGtPsgjuah23yidKzc_TU5-NHS_tgrpYb6H7nxU9irgsxlkCnhq9GPaI1_6R9ianI1jxHIbD7/s5184/P1030378.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAKYrb4MyZZwk6MTR8avWhMKyxdFCGrsHptjFr9KbrCXKtH0RA-OEhT1-uVLonKlI66PVkbzUCGomRpKDIsCfcK1w-B7QaX_Q19gG6CtQ1s8Wk_zKGtPsgjuah23yidKzc_TU5-NHS_tgrpYb6H7nxU9irgsxlkCnhq9GPaI1_6R9ianI1jxHIbD7/s320/P1030378.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The leading 'brigade' of Russian troops advance to the bridge <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div>As the attackers, the Muscovites had the initiative and unfortunately for them, their lead unit did not press on across the bridge, but sat and waited for the other units to form up on their flanks. This gave Radziwill a chance to push his men forward and be in a position to hit the Muscovites as they crossed the river. The leading brigade paid dearly for this hesitation with the first regiment across being charged before it could reform. Although it held the first impact, it was shaken and in the subsequent round of melee it was driven back across the Dneiper in rout.<br /><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/AVvXsEjkz6cvYFxIUY1t4WPvMREXlxJYY1B71mA2rRB551S2w31rz6yL8hRYlZES0krV5dx9lH7riCFcOO_tZiyLKxOMlxP8gKJOGATfaxIMkr7YJQjambXbw3cui5m9ku5-3wkhm-65c3jIjpRl0TivCtmB7lQDnaPJEzYsCm57Lm5TdTFYu9oxGZIzYOmY/s5184/P1030379.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkz6cvYFxIUY1t4WPvMREXlxJYY1B71mA2rRB551S2w31rz6yL8hRYlZES0krV5dx9lH7riCFcOO_tZiyLKxOMlxP8gKJOGATfaxIMkr7YJQjambXbw3cui5m9ku5-3wkhm-65c3jIjpRl0TivCtmB7lQDnaPJEzYsCm57Lm5TdTFYu9oxGZIzYOmY/s320/P1030379.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first attempt to cross the Dneiper</td></tr></tbody></table><br />By now the second brigade of Muscovite troops was arriving and this contained the New Formation regiments. The overall commander of the advanced guard, Prince Yakov Cherkassky sent these units to the right of the bridge, trying to outflank the Polish Lithuanian defenders. This manoeuvre pushed back a unit of Polish dragoons who had been adding their fire to the defence of the river line. Afraid of being flanked they took up position on a hill on the Polish Lithuanian left. To plug the gap, Radziwill committed his reserve pancerni regiment. It was only just in time as Cherkassky sent four units of cavalry across the river, so each of the Polish Lithuanian regiments was now engaged in melee. The Hussars dealt with their opponent fairly quickly, but the pancerni unit to their left took a lot of casualties. Even though they were victorious they had to fall back to rally. <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/AVvXsEiTnnnjNWUUIJMnRQX95bc5pR7Dz5qZ-2UaHtEWBpt1XBEDnm_ALMxlGodiHJlo6bkVSIGbC-ZU3XkuK4aCYI9D8valIlB8tZKB8DQCITf0-gf_yvdsSMq5MeNwjxMeV6JJ5FG6YN6nJMl8vDMJi5dAXvffUaipeqdAfdjjvZWo2G11EVpwR40HIqqt/s5184/P1030381.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnnnjNWUUIJMnRQX95bc5pR7Dz5qZ-2UaHtEWBpt1XBEDnm_ALMxlGodiHJlo6bkVSIGbC-ZU3XkuK4aCYI9D8valIlB8tZKB8DQCITf0-gf_yvdsSMq5MeNwjxMeV6JJ5FG6YN6nJMl8vDMJi5dAXvffUaipeqdAfdjjvZWo2G11EVpwR40HIqqt/s320/P1030381.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another attempt on the other side of the bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Beyond the bridge the New Formation cavalry regiments had entered the fray and proved tougher opponents than the Old Style regiments. In the melee on the left of the Polish Lithuanian line the two units slugged it out and in the end both had to fall back to reform. The other New Formation cavalry regiment defeated the pancerni, routing them, but at a cost, meaning they needed to reform before they could move forward. <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/AVvXsEhQYb4atuyJkkza3SWVjNIt3bwqHS2wNP2WWI6N7OCWcyDRqrUZAOHmMu5pDxjuDLocXR7GJTuSToogNtNA1HalI1NCXRukUvo5rBNSRedQPJhE29d9Na9mEV_Z4PpxBfIZpb9KlfwZnymPpOIr0pTIhr-5ft4qazuIl_vnpX7YO-Wmt5ZzOlA1P42L/s5184/P1030382.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYb4atuyJkkza3SWVjNIt3bwqHS2wNP2WWI6N7OCWcyDRqrUZAOHmMu5pDxjuDLocXR7GJTuSToogNtNA1HalI1NCXRukUvo5rBNSRedQPJhE29d9Na9mEV_Z4PpxBfIZpb9KlfwZnymPpOIr0pTIhr-5ft4qazuIl_vnpX7YO-Wmt5ZzOlA1P42L/s320/P1030382.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 'new formation' cavalry enter the fray</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>The Third brigade of Muscovite cavalry now arrived and were able to take advantage of the work of their comrades. Although disordered by crossing the river they nevertheless were unopposed. Pressure on the Polish Lithuanian force was increasing and the line was buckling. A second pancerni unit being routed decided Radziwill; better to pull back what forces he had than risk losing them all against such numbers.<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/AVvXsEjix4dJvBrrFZ-Qu32Icxa0faqcCxcwQjZz82daloPiK1fSe6yMAmNACJGBdUmSCfoqopTlZHO15qDMVeCKifO4vaptmMq4Tcvu8wrqmBPxSVWPxPR4GS6MWtCy4woEkJjjade9MvoeY-yuBJ24LkLoBLZbY0GqT6QFZd94sxl0_GThz3m7gTr21tMJ/s5184/P1030384.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjix4dJvBrrFZ-Qu32Icxa0faqcCxcwQjZz82daloPiK1fSe6yMAmNACJGBdUmSCfoqopTlZHO15qDMVeCKifO4vaptmMq4Tcvu8wrqmBPxSVWPxPR4GS6MWtCy4woEkJjjade9MvoeY-yuBJ24LkLoBLZbY0GqT6QFZd94sxl0_GThz3m7gTr21tMJ/s320/P1030384.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A decisive breakthrough</td></tr></tbody></table><br />A victory for the Muscovites, as historically. Both sides claimed a victory. Radziwill, because historically Cherkassky did delay his advance by a day; Cherkassky because he was able to cross the river. The historic order of battle did give the Polish Lithuanians two full strength units of dragoons whose fire was very effective in breaking up the Old Style cavalry attacks. Unfortunately I did not have sufficient figures to field two full strength units.</div><div>I did try and mitigate the lance effect of the Polish Hussars. The lances they carried were hollow and reports suggest they tended to shatter on impact, so the lance 'bonus' was only available for one charge. I did provide a wagon with a resupply of lances (just sufficient for one 'resupply'), but in the event the Hussars did not get the chance to re-equip before the Polish Lithuanian line crumbled.</div><div>All the details for the battle came from Michael Fredholm Von Essen's book, "Charles X's Wars: volume 2 - The Wars in the East, 1655-1657." which is available from Helion books. <br /><p><br /></p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-48854265008794436792023-02-10T15:56:00.000+00:002023-02-10T15:56:20.517+00:00The Combat at Osma: a General d'Armee scenario<p> This week's scenario comes from the "Vitoria" supplement for General d'Armee published by Reisswitz Press. It is the first of the 6 in the book and is a fairly straightforward affair involving infantry only, except for a battery of artillery for each side. The British and Allies need to demoralise two of the three French brigades to win, the French win by avoiding this condition. Speed is of the essence as the scenario lasts only 10 turns.</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_XUg0fInSL_UtArcgzsbU-JmQsZhjASFBDLvYOYw98BrEye_DeOo0BgZg3gg-stIodnuoyiq3lvKbah4bbjSJElIccUCntn1MFcmD1Yd4wzGWKWSPKTybk5V9kywZLRreSVGoOeAU7CvFW05jU0ENgpwb28aOwBgOvSd4dbleom3FuWtpQMRjyUF-/s4937/P1030334.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3290" data-original-width="4937" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XUg0fInSL_UtArcgzsbU-JmQsZhjASFBDLvYOYw98BrEye_DeOo0BgZg3gg-stIodnuoyiq3lvKbah4bbjSJElIccUCntn1MFcmD1Yd4wzGWKWSPKTybk5V9kywZLRreSVGoOeAU7CvFW05jU0ENgpwb28aOwBgOvSd4dbleom3FuWtpQMRjyUF-/s320/P1030334.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overhead view of the battlefield</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The French baseline is at the bottom of the photograph. They have three brigades of infantry (a total of 11 battalions) plus one battery of field artillery. One of the brigades is held in reserve on the baseline; the other two each must deploy at least two of their four battalions 24" forward (approximately the front edge of the two fields). The rationale for this is that Reille, the c in c initially decided to attack what he thought was an isolated brigade of enemy troops. As more British and Portuguese troops arrived and deployed it became obvious he was outnumbered and he therefore switched to the defensive. His reserve brigade will only be released if one of the other two brigades has a sauve qui peut or retire result.</p><p>The British start with four brigades deployed up to 8" in from their table edge; a fifth brigade will arrive at the beginning of turn 5's movement phase.</p><p>The action began almost immediately in our game and as I was commanding an army I had little time for photographs or making detailed notes of events; but I will give a quick resume of events. Napoleonic gamers will recognise straight away that there are no British or Portuguese troops in the photographs. I do not have any, so I used Austrian, Prussian and Russian units instead.</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/AVvXsEj1OK-F2EChfURCY6MfPDFEEnc-kgj58iuRtUGPhtf8FmHpVI9NwxFSfNJbUu699olIBuJrknPcGNfqxqggwrD-_WCl9acifvVWwBti2NsVsui-oa4iEVuQgrb9t4bcTvm5v7MbUv5IDpRQY3TOT9SAHqM56MEL-1YW4T5oq8L_-sUAbwm-L4br4hTn/s4092/P1030341.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2347" data-original-width="4092" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OK-F2EChfURCY6MfPDFEEnc-kgj58iuRtUGPhtf8FmHpVI9NwxFSfNJbUu699olIBuJrknPcGNfqxqggwrD-_WCl9acifvVWwBti2NsVsui-oa4iEVuQgrb9t4bcTvm5v7MbUv5IDpRQY3TOT9SAHqM56MEL-1YW4T5oq8L_-sUAbwm-L4br4hTn/s320/P1030341.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The highlight for the Allies in the first game, the attack on the French left goes in.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />For the first game I commanded the Allies and Steve the French with Bob umpiring. I decided to use a veteran brigade with an attached horse artillery battery to outflank the French on their left, with a second brigade, without attached artillery, would attempt the same on the French right. The two remaining brigades, plus the reserve brigade, would try and pin the French frontally. A simple enough plan, but the dice intervened and the two flanking brigades were both hesitant and therefore did not move. <div><br /></div><div>The two 'pinning' brigades did advance and the opposing skirmisher screens were soon in action. Their line brethren deployed from column and then advanced to musketry range to begin the fire fight. In this they came off second best and with little help appearing from the flanking brigades they decided to try a charge. These also failed to make progress and it was just as well that the reserve brigade appeared on the scene as both were beginning to waver.</div><div><br /></div><div>On turn 9, far too late, the flanking brigades got into position and launched their charges. That against the French left was successful as the target unit had been 'softened up' by the attached artillery and skirmishers. On the opposite flank, my brigade failed to attack, (it failed its command roll - again). With only one turn remaining, there was no way the Allies would reach their victory conditions, so we decided the result was a French victory.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After lunch, Steve and I swapped sides and tried again. He also tried an outflanking manoeuvre and was making good progress until he failed a command roll and the brigade went hesitant. This allowed me the time to charge the skirmishers screening his artillery before it deployed. A volley from one of my battalions rolled double 6 which caused a 'destiny' check and the result was his brigadier was killed by a stray shot. This meant his brigade was faltering and having failed another command roll it retreated.</div><div><br /></div><div><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/AVvXsEhNmXchyBG7HiPEoykFGe2H5ad81IVMmR8rlmhiCBzIE8_GIpn9MGS81IZzhMxa_yE4DEd_2xs4nF9Cha7ivotOod-BljhY32Lw43cGzeXRqk1YovNwlfGsMLAtkqyxCV4E6gcLR8M_-_jjerN4S2yChd5aUU_DRT99y_Qu_iPgBijHtJdHOQwhjJSR/s4932/P1030337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="4932" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmXchyBG7HiPEoykFGe2H5ad81IVMmR8rlmhiCBzIE8_GIpn9MGS81IZzhMxa_yE4DEd_2xs4nF9Cha7ivotOod-BljhY32Lw43cGzeXRqk1YovNwlfGsMLAtkqyxCV4E6gcLR8M_-_jjerN4S2yChd5aUU_DRT99y_Qu_iPgBijHtJdHOQwhjJSR/s320/P1030337.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Allies ready to push back my skirmisher screen</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></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/AVvXsEgBXGlcQ6mYhZJUYDMudCGIE0XVNs0pAAF4n03Xj5VNEU_S3UJ6Ue_KQGAyi0-uc2wS886SnC0IWScLMLU2xZ6Gc5LTzw5yEPd1oN_gRjb935BG90Y9XtIsPd8NL5kIQy7o5N6lXapxH94UqqU48sVDkjV5GZ-Dhf7MWdJ-6blOlX-zz-j1NU0rQbeg/s4403/P1030335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="4403" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXGlcQ6mYhZJUYDMudCGIE0XVNs0pAAF4n03Xj5VNEU_S3UJ6Ue_KQGAyi0-uc2wS886SnC0IWScLMLU2xZ6Gc5LTzw5yEPd1oN_gRjb935BG90Y9XtIsPd8NL5kIQy7o5N6lXapxH94UqqU48sVDkjV5GZ-Dhf7MWdJ-6blOlX-zz-j1NU0rQbeg/s320/P1030335.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Allied guns exposed</td></tr></tbody></table><br />This severely disorganised the attack on my right and bought valuable time. A similar thing happened in the centre, where a successful French charge caused morale problems for one of the Allied brigades. Once again time ran out for the Allies and the French were victorious.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGkkQ2u52o9pi1KhG396F75sXHMFcLW5JW7y9_OkPwspcmITQkHnFOW3S-UB29pFdaVRgisMLaqTHySBCNyr3X3-2nuGiPpEDlqWS_50FZICWl7j4cHB_OMrJMLSb6UheNq65_KkK4RHY8JP5_UPWabZoFZZ37G4CUmGouQ85ALvV4zWymfTp1w5H/s5182/P1030338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3048" data-original-width="5182" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGkkQ2u52o9pi1KhG396F75sXHMFcLW5JW7y9_OkPwspcmITQkHnFOW3S-UB29pFdaVRgisMLaqTHySBCNyr3X3-2nuGiPpEDlqWS_50FZICWl7j4cHB_OMrJMLSb6UheNq65_KkK4RHY8JP5_UPWabZoFZZ37G4CUmGouQ85ALvV4zWymfTp1w5H/s320/P1030338.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A post match review brought up one glaring error on my part, I had neglected to give all the 'British' battalions the superior volley rating. This undoubtedly made things more difficult for them and went some way to explain their poor showing in the volley exchanges and the ease with which the French were able to avoid the Allied victory conditions.</p><p>How did the rules play this time?</p><p> Firstly, things moved a good bit quicker for this second game. We were better acquainted with the rules of course and had less recourse to checking things in the rulebook. The look of the game was improved by increasing the size of the units from 3 to 4 bases. This meant that attack columns could be easily seen to be different to columns of route. There are some reservations around the amount of 'friction' caused by the hesitant status for brigades, but this may be a hangover from our familiarity with the Shako rules where all brigades can move each turn. Looking at accounts of Napoleonic battles not all sectors of the battlefield are active at the same time, apart from mutual bickering between the opposing skirmish lines and artillery bombardments. There are some areas of the rules which could be clearer, but the Too Fat Lardies website does have a Forum where the questions can be asked. There is also a FAQ available for download and news on a proposed 2nd ed of GdA.</p><p>This particular scenario did not have any cavalry involved, trial run 3 will address that.</p></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925917790466441312.post-10525313495308530992023-02-06T11:41:00.001+00:002023-02-06T11:41:40.222+00:00Vapnartak 2023<p> Another year, another crisp February morning start to venture over the border to the Vapnartak show at York. The Lance & Longbow Society were putting on our 'Lion Rampant' participation game based on the siege of Buda (1541). Although we only had a couple of members of the public join in there were a good number who stopped and chatted about the rules, figures and general 'colour and pageantry' of warfare in this period. This was easier in the afternoon as the crowds tended to thin, as they always do, after the initial rush.</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/AVvXsEjGpOP6cruFWf_zYaiMPoGXWCiMUoy775KNhizrHzVmgnzp19iJHY223xrXba9yr3gmLdVvh03d5AdAqFEkXQeKInaV6U619i8aIPQoKTlz67V0hJUJexQFW3wz1hj4h6QweOhX3_rg332UtUlCgpBOe-CsuPsmiYXjUAK4gIdouNc_p173dB7Y_RWA/s4581/P1030347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2707" data-original-width="4581" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGpOP6cruFWf_zYaiMPoGXWCiMUoy775KNhizrHzVmgnzp19iJHY223xrXba9yr3gmLdVvh03d5AdAqFEkXQeKInaV6U619i8aIPQoKTlz67V0hJUJexQFW3wz1hj4h6QweOhX3_rg332UtUlCgpBOe-CsuPsmiYXjUAK4gIdouNc_p173dB7Y_RWA/s320/P1030347.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ottoman skirmishing light horse prepare to advance<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Photographs of a larger scale depiction of the raising of the siege of Buda can be seen on the Camisado blog <a href="http://camisado1500s.blogspot.com/2022/01/the-siege-of-buda-1541.html" target="_blank">here</a> . After a busy morning of play in which a closely fought game was narrowly won by the Ottomans, I managed to have a look around the show and see what other games were on offer. <div><br /></div><div>Also on the ground floor was this "Predator" game by The Bunker.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92xTML8epslNcswEph7ke39NyR1D0SdyBgV-sYgp063N_WaXy827Oq5C2JstHYqtSnDmaONhbQfDKYExqvO4pr6fb-cnRe9cygOw1qYYWPU2uj5oFIVro3ivtm7K9EWkJjpyJJ_BFocHG_OrS-Ztdl9BoBzixz8A11RbGPJPCHS0m8KEIVkf2UkEQ/s5184/P1030349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92xTML8epslNcswEph7ke39NyR1D0SdyBgV-sYgp063N_WaXy827Oq5C2JstHYqtSnDmaONhbQfDKYExqvO4pr6fb-cnRe9cygOw1qYYWPU2uj5oFIVro3ivtm7K9EWkJjpyJJ_BFocHG_OrS-Ztdl9BoBzixz8A11RbGPJPCHS0m8KEIVkf2UkEQ/s320/P1030349.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnXQQ_8IeRl-W7jqa8sMUe4JoT1It2lLk8zKm1PZaZpW1DzzZWpcfrF54-P2Ms66j0xDvbcFgQdk5-q1Ng0cCFnhsr7zagQSp-MZDdGToA0Ecb8vR4A5fpJmbMzmOxakr96-mx7H7AU-bNJXW5cqtJVPijESAHGV3PcQRqLTPHoGJZEmHYJbrzUJ3/s5184/P1030350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnXQQ_8IeRl-W7jqa8sMUe4JoT1It2lLk8zKm1PZaZpW1DzzZWpcfrF54-P2Ms66j0xDvbcFgQdk5-q1Ng0cCFnhsr7zagQSp-MZDdGToA0Ecb8vR4A5fpJmbMzmOxakr96-mx7H7AU-bNJXW5cqtJVPijESAHGV3PcQRqLTPHoGJZEmHYJbrzUJ3/s320/P1030350.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>One of my favourite games was the "Skirmish at Mooste Bridge April 1242" by the Brompton Bankers. They also use the Lion Rampant rules but base their figures singly as suggested.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHGJHLCmXXX30A168oHViYfOz9ENTX6wkkkO49ebtzsdry6ySQw_tSFpRrhwZ7U78zOwCbNS0sWsWrRKYfK0EW207K-UI-Bl6LU769hxv-CTCbfUlpRLSgXIbhlhCc30l6xG5JUWyjmmFPQDBKfQ-n4WjfL2qyeyEcKvcZ5MZhhYSUtLzya2xADWa/s5184/P1030365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHGJHLCmXXX30A168oHViYfOz9ENTX6wkkkO49ebtzsdry6ySQw_tSFpRrhwZ7U78zOwCbNS0sWsWrRKYfK0EW207K-UI-Bl6LU769hxv-CTCbfUlpRLSgXIbhlhCc30l6xG5JUWyjmmFPQDBKfQ-n4WjfL2qyeyEcKvcZ5MZhhYSUtLzya2xADWa/s320/P1030365.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEixNjzSU-IO3FnGICBFRo9HMNZ3T42pDZQnwWm31XiOgJbeltNg36Z8qZ2SjSrjTF6X826nd7EaEmr_SStygUaCQrGA8y_oE5iJ0KSTlZ8Ii3-9tt-AUfCphGB9unx4vcwRghwIaCodTZG6Zo7Bf7MRd95Sr4osj8orn4aU2FJJtk-0FAjyRHM0Mu4T/s4640/P1030366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2956" data-original-width="4640" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNjzSU-IO3FnGICBFRo9HMNZ3T42pDZQnwWm31XiOgJbeltNg36Z8qZ2SjSrjTF6X826nd7EaEmr_SStygUaCQrGA8y_oE5iJ0KSTlZ8Ii3-9tt-AUfCphGB9unx4vcwRghwIaCodTZG6Zo7Bf7MRd95Sr4osj8orn4aU2FJJtk-0FAjyRHM0Mu4T/s320/P1030366.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I particularly liked the sled. It is scratch built from various mdf kits</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVNed56sM_KdnTg9K1z3qOrEPNLfwuctuJ-OQ-ZZ9STrgW7moXM9vGndLzVbzSEtGBOEAtBs5b6YEUrrCRPONEjjlXDafTl_F1q23tqVYk26UMEApfkZe7n7tgd3gw3GqC7_ZnkeapxBJuldEBcXamALsz7rjRMEIdbhTru07E3JOgNoxWtTirA_q/s4358/P1030367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3272" data-original-width="4358" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVNed56sM_KdnTg9K1z3qOrEPNLfwuctuJ-OQ-ZZ9STrgW7moXM9vGndLzVbzSEtGBOEAtBs5b6YEUrrCRPONEjjlXDafTl_F1q23tqVYk26UMEApfkZe7n7tgd3gw3GqC7_ZnkeapxBJuldEBcXamALsz7rjRMEIdbhTru07E3JOgNoxWtTirA_q/s320/P1030367.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiXoPJhGMZVOt8R8tEMFEUl-GcUWBcRtJR8hVnrHf-nTtBQ2PEdsl88o4RmLa0OWe3v5-82rtBysDllgMAMHc3LOUl_on0Xppr2kbkVI9gToe37SGsHqwgXMHB1-c8tqOnNEH34dmyPb-r8mIwzjv6b2flH9jdJtUCtVcQEmUofbu4haHmeB6A9qT/s5182/P1030368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2853" data-original-width="5182" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiXoPJhGMZVOt8R8tEMFEUl-GcUWBcRtJR8hVnrHf-nTtBQ2PEdsl88o4RmLa0OWe3v5-82rtBysDllgMAMHc3LOUl_on0Xppr2kbkVI9gToe37SGsHqwgXMHB1-c8tqOnNEH34dmyPb-r8mIwzjv6b2flH9jdJtUCtVcQEmUofbu4haHmeB6A9qT/s320/P1030368.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Next to the 'Bankers' was the League of Extraordinary Kriegspielers with their Far East game set in the turmoil of post 1917 Russia. As is usual the presentation was excellent and demonstrated the possibilities of games set in "the back of beyond"</div><div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEg8AWvq3Zik1ESSRqkGw5plQY6xLxULid5OKADGir60UD0eLMMRX8YhgzmeqUb1TIIIjcMMFAmh8WSVg97qSdR8WJuSiSHvmxMPmrpiXJco0-K2rLVAbevN3TELYwYMfkOT4n9bKb4cF7p6RwRF20wtxesUpIAdqsFxdglGEdaW4p_-en1_uSToayXX/s5184/P1030369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8AWvq3Zik1ESSRqkGw5plQY6xLxULid5OKADGir60UD0eLMMRX8YhgzmeqUb1TIIIjcMMFAmh8WSVg97qSdR8WJuSiSHvmxMPmrpiXJco0-K2rLVAbevN3TELYwYMfkOT4n9bKb4cF7p6RwRF20wtxesUpIAdqsFxdglGEdaW4p_-en1_uSToayXX/s320/P1030369.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overview of the table</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCVze9fgJDqGljrchaZ6iRMKd_c98aDnHnyzBJ2-L8C8rJJMnvo3KDzsBqUSvdbTUAjDE0dJST9YOTsDdxVrcSbVqhkPEcNTjlD764cuyks08-SMSgheNfT2zATmnEVtj71nkp4LDh0ZFaf-vtbzjTJygH5JWGe8ECbPbIY83ueCvaYpaiP4wNLUp/s5184/P1030371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCVze9fgJDqGljrchaZ6iRMKd_c98aDnHnyzBJ2-L8C8rJJMnvo3KDzsBqUSvdbTUAjDE0dJST9YOTsDdxVrcSbVqhkPEcNTjlD764cuyks08-SMSgheNfT2zATmnEVtj71nkp4LDh0ZFaf-vtbzjTJygH5JWGe8ECbPbIY83ueCvaYpaiP4wNLUp/s320/P1030371.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some new-fangled technology meets with disaster</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Grimsby Wargaming Club had an eye-catching Vicksburg game</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Lance and Longbow Society had a good day with people buying society publications and freezywater flag sheets. We ran the game twice with the Ottomans being successful on each occasion. Thanks to the gallant members of the public who joined in, the many who stopped to chat and of course to Andy, Bob, Steve and Will who helped with the game and Dave and Lynne for providing refreshments. </div><div><br /></div><div>One of the main things about going to a show is that it gives us the opportunity to meet up with friends who we may see only infrequently and I would like to thank Alasdair and Phil who both made long journeys to visit Vapnartak to meet up and chat. It is that sort of camaraderie which is the essence of our hobby. <br /><p><br /></p></div></div>wargame amateurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730846379883239734noreply@blogger.com2