tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55946404201334601692024-02-02T23:43:20.187+01:001760 and all thatTHE YEAR 1760 DURING THE SEVEN YEARS WAR. FEATURING MINIATURES, RULES, BATTLE REPORTS, HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND ALL SORTS OF OTHER TOPICS.zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-74030710480648931062023-11-02T21:49:00.000+01:002023-11-02T21:49:19.523+01:00The Price of Overconfidence - St. Ulrich - Part 2<p><b> Phase 2: "That fateful charge" and the Infantry Firefight</b><br /></p><p>The CiC of the attacking force (to the left in the following photo) has observed the limbering up and movement of the enemy gun section on the hill (top right of photo). He deliberately kept his cavalry out of range of those guns. Now is the right time to charge before the gun section has repositioned [click pictures to enlarge]:</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></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/AVvXsEg6pr6LkvPfv0wnl12f3bSCY1lQa-rpXyhxv8aq-pj7hWgV5gS0PyTFJtk9W9JofnkaObSIotJ2Pp1yUPSCyd5O9UPhbasMPW-GexSI_Q0UHmvY3z2wXtCoQTGh8jaLyka1pO7rublZcPnV-pGPNd_EBgABPR16GVdWRtu8GEM1FJcMJOrjiKrDjtCI9ypc/s4032/20231028_173337_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pr6LkvPfv0wnl12f3bSCY1lQa-rpXyhxv8aq-pj7hWgV5gS0PyTFJtk9W9JofnkaObSIotJ2Pp1yUPSCyd5O9UPhbasMPW-GexSI_Q0UHmvY3z2wXtCoQTGh8jaLyka1pO7rublZcPnV-pGPNd_EBgABPR16GVdWRtu8GEM1FJcMJOrjiKrDjtCI9ypc/s320/20231028_173337_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The cavalry charge is lauched (top left)</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><br />Below, the first Rodenburg squadron clashes with the Reichsbund cuirassiers. But what is the second squadron doing? Instead of backing up the first squadron and ensure, that the melee is won, they gallop right past, aiming for the bridge: <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/AVvXsEg8ktm00usKOXkMXVnB22EyswiC83JUwaF4VIMEYLb-oCaGqeSKSZjoNtjbvajtiOPIRdy3-McBlnJwhIbUnDz3s9BG8v34J-EIQWT5Rh5BdXjYifCnbnOvvwnJN-y1WpV07YUPQmBoTJNfdsVYc0QJBxVfE4KRdkaNy9IGEX-LXYAlw8HI7d7_uMkbZWVT/s4032/20231028_191352_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ktm00usKOXkMXVnB22EyswiC83JUwaF4VIMEYLb-oCaGqeSKSZjoNtjbvajtiOPIRdy3-McBlnJwhIbUnDz3s9BG8v34J-EIQWT5Rh5BdXjYifCnbnOvvwnJN-y1WpV07YUPQmBoTJNfdsVYc0QJBxVfE4KRdkaNy9IGEX-LXYAlw8HI7d7_uMkbZWVT/s320/20231028_191352_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>1st squadron in melee, 2nd squadron aims for the bridge</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9TG_7j8-Opn2_zfkRF8onp2cdmzNJhX-yiLQeJGiRzCxGH5bzPtUN2B7dj84J2PJHRj-jKcmLUTWuZIUq9QV9fGBOGmUEbC5pKx9uB3213OqCgHyCdPahRUcrYG8LVCCve8kl9SU8386hBsmwFq68R4BeVRhqDr5AtPMyDp8EMiLA5zu6eKLOioD3K2D/s4032/20231029_111123_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9TG_7j8-Opn2_zfkRF8onp2cdmzNJhX-yiLQeJGiRzCxGH5bzPtUN2B7dj84J2PJHRj-jKcmLUTWuZIUq9QV9fGBOGmUEbC5pKx9uB3213OqCgHyCdPahRUcrYG8LVCCve8kl9SU8386hBsmwFq68R4BeVRhqDr5AtPMyDp8EMiLA5zu6eKLOioD3K2D/s320/20231029_111123_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>First Volleys are exchanged</i><b><br /></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Phase 3: "The Undoing"</b></p><p><b> </b><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/AVvXsEjpnVxQH2QFQao5EPlR1i3O5hcTuFxD0VN6Wkn25pI6JAwzkuApxxSS1UUxCeGjjQjNXO7_fAcyqmGFzoLVMRA6LYaa5TKtn8WEcw9NlJfBw-2Cclu0ZXikGagYiUMI2VTXbaTBUQgnU3rQ0I9CohGQjLCht1YX2T_fokzjP7jlpp466d20zp07asFEvc-f/s4032/20231029_114117_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnVxQH2QFQao5EPlR1i3O5hcTuFxD0VN6Wkn25pI6JAwzkuApxxSS1UUxCeGjjQjNXO7_fAcyqmGFzoLVMRA6LYaa5TKtn8WEcw9NlJfBw-2Cclu0ZXikGagYiUMI2VTXbaTBUQgnU3rQ0I9CohGQjLCht1YX2T_fokzjP7jlpp466d20zp07asFEvc-f/s320/20231029_114117_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top left: <i>1st squadron lost the melee and retires, canister<br /> fire at 2nd squadron on the bridge with no effect!</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></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/AVvXsEjI_pzEKkVealmfCEYqCX0UqyS3SRAsUZz4ppkMuTfuoDrnR8E5IP52FZo7z-G2AcbQKCm7CyXey0E7ozxbhQ8SnvJo4-THdZf2O78inkM3VzNpLFuzS3lUGWSsJTwzFu693mJBWpk51lu2RmMK_A7g10-BGZe-WIx0-ut91M8K2vgtxq-zSMEo4urlavni/s4032/20231029_131454_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_pzEKkVealmfCEYqCX0UqyS3SRAsUZz4ppkMuTfuoDrnR8E5IP52FZo7z-G2AcbQKCm7CyXey0E7ozxbhQ8SnvJo4-THdZf2O78inkM3VzNpLFuzS3lUGWSsJTwzFu693mJBWpk51lu2RmMK_A7g10-BGZe-WIx0-ut91M8K2vgtxq-zSMEo4urlavni/s320/20231029_131454_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top center, on the bridge: <i>Desaster and Devastation!<br /> The first volley of the Croats wipes out the 2nd squadron</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">Also in the above photo at the top: The victorious cuirassiers rally but come under fire from light infantry (Freischar Dreyer) while these themselves are under canister fire. Both take casualties. The limbered up gun tries to seek shelter with the infantry and hastens forward. <br /><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/AVvXsEhF3YS-452mFraXKnksGgl3r-Jw0qiOfyZ2C8N_5Qc4METf3BfD_0JvO7beRasilegNAwQwgtJOfBnDWtESnL57Pte_K71Ho_-TuleS1WzrZyKooSeASqwA1Q6L02soGyqfgR6xRoMknibSSnh-KL4Z3ToeJG3bthq3fsC2LJUwcNI4E0ifEraxaPp9B-5B/s4032/20231029_142159_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3YS-452mFraXKnksGgl3r-Jw0qiOfyZ2C8N_5Qc4METf3BfD_0JvO7beRasilegNAwQwgtJOfBnDWtESnL57Pte_K71Ho_-TuleS1WzrZyKooSeASqwA1Q6L02soGyqfgR6xRoMknibSSnh-KL4Z3ToeJG3bthq3fsC2LJUwcNI4E0ifEraxaPp9B-5B/s320/20231029_142159_red.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top left: <i>Desaster again! The cuirassiers charge and<br /> overwelm the gun section. The infatry firefight intensifies.</i><br /></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 data-noscript-removed-href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48jB18lsxxT0lIDJMx0OcRl3bMlesmIvqHk5D1yNjaKfJcgGheTjx4yAf7HsIQ_4Pyo1XVcmiu-Udg5axvE0sR7IyY-3ePCVDsZ7GvgVTVrd-Dk7hkAYuh0QXR5SrwStTDhbFF2GiHCPgU4pguNT03ASCJhwq6tKwtzwQXsef8cf_dn0KtWbYBmoGp3xz/s2975/20231029_170932-(2)_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2975" data-original-width="2657" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48jB18lsxxT0lIDJMx0OcRl3bMlesmIvqHk5D1yNjaKfJcgGheTjx4yAf7HsIQ_4Pyo1XVcmiu-Udg5axvE0sR7IyY-3ePCVDsZ7GvgVTVrd-Dk7hkAYuh0QXR5SrwStTDhbFF2GiHCPgU4pguNT03ASCJhwq6tKwtzwQXsef8cf_dn0KtWbYBmoGp3xz/s320/20231029_170932-(2)_red.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top left: <i>The cuirassiers regroup once more. They receive new orders<br /> from their ADC: "Charge the enemy infantry in the rear. Now!"<br /></i></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/AVvXsEj8rY1NKxxGq9AwFMY9VFaw8dbxaecdiStiOcrXG3pEIuQihe6pLKDoL1VwGJX_9kWXD9JDYH-8_SGczGYIa4BS6U-3XaDe7qObT_hjmP437DsgYHWG6G2O0XIxVwwH9BzcSdRDRicQS2-NoyWA23cUWeKnrgKDX4Ej8G_xkBvvpWd2LtjkVPKVyYfNSWOd/s4032/20231029_183000_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rY1NKxxGq9AwFMY9VFaw8dbxaecdiStiOcrXG3pEIuQihe6pLKDoL1VwGJX_9kWXD9JDYH-8_SGczGYIa4BS6U-3XaDe7qObT_hjmP437DsgYHWG6G2O0XIxVwwH9BzcSdRDRicQS2-NoyWA23cUWeKnrgKDX4Ej8G_xkBvvpWd2LtjkVPKVyYfNSWOd/s320/20231029_183000_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Unable to respond in time, the enemy infantry regiment is routed.</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Also in the above photo at the top right: The Reichsbund Sacher regiment has routed, too. Though overstrength, it could not withstand the continous musketry fire of two enemy units.<br /> <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/AVvXsEhVqSRSN5blG7iqTym5c3KMIY9yO2tEs9g7QZG50_dEdbJ0TPHheCTArgBYb4XRHUZMT7Ue1ypCGE4RYEu5OnOmgAO0faTXvX8lLG5eJSmaji9SUPmLGVKiCsezineI_ks7haNoktVMJ32yqxtM05RbIFd89t4hdC1P8RuZumIiDjhM_6uxsUFdW3yxxhbj/s4032/20231029_183724_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqSRSN5blG7iqTym5c3KMIY9yO2tEs9g7QZG50_dEdbJ0TPHheCTArgBYb4XRHUZMT7Ue1ypCGE4RYEu5OnOmgAO0faTXvX8lLG5eJSmaji9SUPmLGVKiCsezineI_ks7haNoktVMJ32yqxtM05RbIFd89t4hdC1P8RuZumIiDjhM_6uxsUFdW3yxxhbj/s320/20231029_183724_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>With the bridge still guarded by good-order infantry and a<br /> gun section, the attacker breaks off the action and retreats</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><u>Conclusions:</u></p><p>A fantastic game. The light infantry firefight, the high "Price of Overconfidence" due to "That fateful charge" and its bitter consequences. That hero cuirassier squadron. Winning a melee, riding down a gun section and tipping the enemy infantry attack into the abyss.<br /> The rules are fun to play with oders and ADC's moving about. All good stuff.</p><p>What is next?</p><p>Scouts have reported that Reichsbund reinforcements are on the way to St. Ulrich. A possible Reichsbund counteroffensive?</p>zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-2263928796976022082023-11-01T20:54:00.001+01:002023-11-01T20:59:13.204+01:00The Action at St. Ulrich - AAR Part 1<p>Having rebased three units of infantry and added a few figures, it is time for a game. The scenario is straight out of the Honours of War rulebook named „The Combat of St. Ulrich“ [click pictures to enlarge]:</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/AVvXsEj39pH0sMeln4TV3qpubDHvN5z4iFN4HadEuloJfyXF3Jhb29DQJ4Y29UDXpaXv2yzYGNvBWvoZHtsW4Ad-CEUXxC8sAjGJyiIrEaAYbASvNlgW5ZRi8uCtebYjKySDrDzhRdGi1mNwBZHOv6z1mizdmKjJ5-rSJQlirTEHYZ_nfiLteNi_P4ZOSjTaQfZ-/s4032/20231028_100625%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="4032" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39pH0sMeln4TV3qpubDHvN5z4iFN4HadEuloJfyXF3Jhb29DQJ4Y29UDXpaXv2yzYGNvBWvoZHtsW4Ad-CEUXxC8sAjGJyiIrEaAYbASvNlgW5ZRi8uCtebYjKySDrDzhRdGi1mNwBZHOv6z1mizdmKjJ5-rSJQlirTEHYZ_nfiLteNi_P4ZOSjTaQfZ-/s320/20231028_100625%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>At-Start Deployment</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> St. Ulrich is to the right (east) of the river Blauwasser, the ruins of Muhlhausen to the left (west).<br /><br />Table Size: 5' x 4'<br />Figures: 28mm<br />Rules: The War Game (2012) plus addenda from Refighting History books (Vol. 6 and Vol. 9), at 2/3 movement and ranges<br />Unit size: 24+5 for infantry, 6+1 for companies and squadrons. Regiment Sacher at 32+5.<br /><br />Attacker: Duchy of Rodenburg (based on Prussia). CiC: Ferdinand von Sturmschuh<br />Defender: Reichsbund (based on Austria). CiC: Baron Goldegg<br /><br />Attacker Mission: Secure a crossing over the river Blauwasser</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/AVvXsEjxvXUKNQfqe3qs7XNzsNDW2FkHD6zYBa8nA88k_Zq4f2usv1v_V3k6ZyhbgMkFfa9Wuli6DM74bWnMp4hczdxDc_AJp_eoGUYVsQihk4v-X2kEeZRckiMpLVzLOrGW268aQeQQDhsNlVBdILWdOs96HSmc5q1ASfH8dCsVdsoiPiFNAz_2ZG6E-we2DnXL/s4032/20231028_100831_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvXUKNQfqe3qs7XNzsNDW2FkHD6zYBa8nA88k_Zq4f2usv1v_V3k6ZyhbgMkFfa9Wuli6DM74bWnMp4hczdxDc_AJp_eoGUYVsQihk4v-X2kEeZRckiMpLVzLOrGW268aQeQQDhsNlVBdILWdOs96HSmc5q1ASfH8dCsVdsoiPiFNAz_2ZG6E-we2DnXL/s320/20231028_100831_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Rodenburg force advances<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Attacker's Plan: Infantry forms line to the right and advances. Artillery moves forward, unlimbers and opens fire. Cavalry kept back out of enemy artillery range.<br /><br />Defender's Plan: Baron von Goldegg has discussed his options with his staff (my daughter and son) what he should do if his confident „show of force“ with his back to the river should fail to deter an attacker.<br />His staff, after evaluating alternatives, unanimously advocated the following course of action:<br /><br />(a) Immediately withdraw behind the river. The unit next to the bridge (Regiment Sacher, 32+5) first. Cavalry last as it covers the retreat.<br />(b) First regiment to cross takes up position south of the bridge (bottom of photo), the other (Plekdy-Gladz Infantry, 18+3, loose order) in front of the village.<br />(c) Gun section is to reposition IMMEDIATELY next to and to the north side of the bridge. (No one remembered who placed them that far from the action !)<br /><br />[Game Mechanics: The order for the infantry to withdraw is considered given at game start, i.e. Move 0. The gun section does require an order to be delivered by the ADC.]</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/AVvXsEgOEgmcKQluwkIrRTkI_PKaMZMh4_Qo5ZHjneuuQHLOSRpMCkYgzCXQ40KaHzwXH7pohn1lrMrra2Wz-LKCu4hjbj06R2Sj_a03BKyrfimQg-8kKWBGjKR_gJqIq8aOlqaz-jhclclDGa75hlbkMuxy2dCoTt8sCeOQm9FOCepnngQ1n0hZcqmYcYb6Q-Ov/s4032/20231028_100943_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEgmcKQluwkIrRTkI_PKaMZMh4_Qo5ZHjneuuQHLOSRpMCkYgzCXQ40KaHzwXH7pohn1lrMrra2Wz-LKCu4hjbj06R2Sj_a03BKyrfimQg-8kKWBGjKR_gJqIq8aOlqaz-jhclclDGa75hlbkMuxy2dCoTt8sCeOQm9FOCepnngQ1n0hZcqmYcYb6Q-Ov/s320/20231028_100943_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The view from the Reichsbund gun section</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><b>Phase 1: The attacker approach and the Light Infantry firefight</b><br /><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/AVvXsEisxeFfou2yh1if5RD3i7JyMwgCBRYxmiqWCxAIFkZt5Nx-EDYp66bNlNiW1d25zzAdXM-BZxH_PRW-SUn7v701NPtb_sxtw1ceSfmPn3RzFHx0kKX6BrRJPXP4I2uUj2gNY5FRe1CN6Q2JRDKv1Bg8cG3Xt5UqpwIQcCC5OccZ9M2gniXX9paefH8ymneL/s4032/20231028_144816_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxeFfou2yh1if5RD3i7JyMwgCBRYxmiqWCxAIFkZt5Nx-EDYp66bNlNiW1d25zzAdXM-BZxH_PRW-SUn7v701NPtb_sxtw1ceSfmPn3RzFHx0kKX6BrRJPXP4I2uUj2gNY5FRe1CN6Q2JRDKv1Bg8cG3Xt5UqpwIQcCC5OccZ9M2gniXX9paefH8ymneL/s320/20231028_144816_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Approach and first blood</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The attacker (Rodenberg) is in the process of forming line. The cacavalry is kept out of enemy artillery range. The light infantry (Freischar Dreyer) successfully engages the enemy croats (2 to1 casualties).<br />The defender is seen starting the withdrawl. The Reichsbund ADC, a certain Graf Kinsky, is seen on his way to the gun section to deliver the new orders to reposition.<br /><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/AVvXsEhEZlKcJF-OrdNJJCwwYB8iS0Ja5CyIJtzJmXiHNBczMOZv5WTI9Z8FajedJ1cnpm6iFvMuKcMcP3pnD7gJ7yyAraTpsDKW1N1rEFsHah5fbC30eGrzKd_buIeqj0bQKDpXf1DXa0h7lsjFYb9inAqM6E-Ean7lilCIwti_MkWuB2rwidrn9HcIIT2ec6_E/s4032/20231028_152128_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZlKcJF-OrdNJJCwwYB8iS0Ja5CyIJtzJmXiHNBczMOZv5WTI9Z8FajedJ1cnpm6iFvMuKcMcP3pnD7gJ7yyAraTpsDKW1N1rEFsHah5fbC30eGrzKd_buIeqj0bQKDpXf1DXa0h7lsjFYb9inAqM6E-Ean7lilCIwti_MkWuB2rwidrn9HcIIT2ec6_E/s320/20231028_152128_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Reichsbund Plekzy-Gladz lights („Croats“) retire !</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Freischar Dreyer wins the firefight. the Croats retire. The Reichsbund gun section on the hill fired on the two enemy Dragoons squadrons with no effect. The ADC has just arrived there with new orders. The wirhdrawl makes good progress as the attacker gun section is still on the move.<br /><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/AVvXsEh2vK5BJTOTf9oKE1C4Ca0BTQEQ56aYBm4xOiqvSKAJvsCkuY5OoiQtR4v5HajCV5MHfWiofY-XvPvbCM63wpZqL-Rg3DjQN8PcA2zD0QsWnDz20HqbIH3BX00jO3oG3g0OGFhfIs6cI59M2zFrGeqLheuEffLXqKG7NjW26Cn5gsXcSlDTE9_1kemRBgso/s4032/20231028_155135_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vK5BJTOTf9oKE1C4Ca0BTQEQ56aYBm4xOiqvSKAJvsCkuY5OoiQtR4v5HajCV5MHfWiofY-XvPvbCM63wpZqL-Rg3DjQN8PcA2zD0QsWnDz20HqbIH3BX00jO3oG3g0OGFhfIs6cI59M2zFrGeqLheuEffLXqKG7NjW26Cn5gsXcSlDTE9_1kemRBgso/s320/20231028_155135_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Rodenburg gun section finally unlimbers.<br /> Freischar Dreyer now engages the withdrawing enemy.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><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/AVvXsEhCRi8E0kgPaHy9tgsELoTuQfXMaYPaMgciy20x0hCFtvwgqIg7t4odQIvpSSkDZWQGJ-7iKc9XHRmIFAqJHp3LVB5n9zNPWqHK17WEeMuYsir9QBFPE-lY__casyTPNRsI6VDNxzq0yxoUzgwmUWQPxEsQXPVB_dhmUwM3_XebZIZPeBQ91PZZF309kaGa/s4032/20231028_155201_red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRi8E0kgPaHy9tgsELoTuQfXMaYPaMgciy20x0hCFtvwgqIg7t4odQIvpSSkDZWQGJ-7iKc9XHRmIFAqJHp3LVB5n9zNPWqHK17WEeMuYsir9QBFPE-lY__casyTPNRsI6VDNxzq0yxoUzgwmUWQPxEsQXPVB_dhmUwM3_XebZIZPeBQ91PZZF309kaGa/s320/20231028_155201_red.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This could hurt …</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br />[Part 2 to follow]<br /></p>zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-49859640756224549182023-10-27T18:46:00.003+02:002023-11-01T21:05:35.468+01:00Rebasing and a new unit - IR 3 Anhalt<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p> Here's the old look (right click on pictutre to enlarge): </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/AVvXsEiDOW01qx-wZa_0D7kudW45dNvscWd77g95BWYqnmdgqpBDqpIYsu2RhaQVcLMT8wyAnASo7TVl1R9LXGx5pHNcDOHyXHIEWaouMkLpvn7dVjwwTAdL78wBT8M6RO7V35Q8g9myYnMu8XMCslC0SK74qRNC0LtiotisTUMRnT7aGtsqwxX4wLtZRnvfd-TK/s3264/20170914_153917_28_fig%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1819" data-original-width="3264" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOW01qx-wZa_0D7kudW45dNvscWd77g95BWYqnmdgqpBDqpIYsu2RhaQVcLMT8wyAnASo7TVl1R9LXGx5pHNcDOHyXHIEWaouMkLpvn7dVjwwTAdL78wBT8M6RO7V35Q8g9myYnMu8XMCslC0SK74qRNC0LtiotisTUMRnT7aGtsqwxX4wLtZRnvfd-TK/s320/20170914_153917_28_fig%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Every figure on 20 x 20 mm metal bases, unit of 28 Figures</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The new basing is tighter - 15mm x 20 mm and has a much more "shoulder to shoulder"-look. It uses multiple figures on most of the bases. The inspiration came from Charles S. Grant's "The War Game Rules" (2012), whose basing I copied.</p><p>I also added a new unit. Prussian IR 3 Anhalt. Currently 19 figures strong with 9 Fusiliers of IR 41 added to bring it to 28. Here they are, side by side with their respective Regimantal Commanders on horseback:</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/AVvXsEh1ZfAWXfITEFA0cBsCm1S4BMCP4nwDWQimz5W5b4-Q6Oq8hyzLh92goBr1NPdPE7t4btlcSu2q_yyfRO_fD57gPJy0XrEgbd4E4PkoANpEs92_xoNVL3nIol-tmMfxvC40FcvJ_1kg9MhEABwuE1MU4PV3ivs6uIcxxbqxdJXF7hWnMDjJdr-rrRAnF8EZ/s4032/20231027_122729%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1704" data-original-width="4032" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZfAWXfITEFA0cBsCm1S4BMCP4nwDWQimz5W5b4-Q6Oq8hyzLh92goBr1NPdPE7t4btlcSu2q_yyfRO_fD57gPJy0XrEgbd4E4PkoANpEs92_xoNVL3nIol-tmMfxvC40FcvJ_1kg9MhEABwuE1MU4PV3ivs6uIcxxbqxdJXF7hWnMDjJdr-rrRAnF8EZ/s320/20231027_122729%20(3).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>IR 41 on the left, IR 3 on the right, 28 figures each</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div> <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/AVvXsEiLkXrv3lQlNZ0SV7z5pF8HQd8NDuerogf8NgvgpmpOh2A4gT5TG411GUXZI2oENbbkq9QvtxfONK5NwyWZnPZTjSQDY1EmABlFZ70CP_qoVO-LCfar24zgc33hu5V8HRmNxYU5Y3QbcO6Zs4_qENk8aBHgYJRwCIiLHAjsptizGsod8jlR7A7WYF4Obse1/s3845/20231027_122439%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1617" data-original-width="3845" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkXrv3lQlNZ0SV7z5pF8HQd8NDuerogf8NgvgpmpOh2A4gT5TG411GUXZI2oENbbkq9QvtxfONK5NwyWZnPZTjSQDY1EmABlFZ70CP_qoVO-LCfar24zgc33hu5V8HRmNxYU5Y3QbcO6Zs4_qENk8aBHgYJRwCIiLHAjsptizGsod8jlR7A7WYF4Obse1/s320/20231027_122439%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Close-up photo of IR 3 with GMB flag</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p> Now on to rebasing the Austrians ...<br /></p>zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-19627205337152181022023-04-10T20:09:00.001+02:002023-10-27T19:46:37.427+02:00Impressions Heeresgeschichtliches Museum Wien<p style="text-align: center;">Pictures from the 18th century department of the HGM Wien: <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/AVvXsEisg4tjwQAgVwpRuWebzLKxYhU8kchJk9kdesjLun73dA_AjPQ4clnzMqtUSmquHAr6m5cqgVL-SIpJ9x8iRWR3kvSCn98J4XaEXiUiJWLPOVlaH0XCe3lCAU5FbTiyextVh76kbr3y_uSkM2_S_aJswJgc91iaCfq7wxKH5-QcG9N1t0M8lF1r22G1ZQ/s4032/20230404_124850_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisg4tjwQAgVwpRuWebzLKxYhU8kchJk9kdesjLun73dA_AjPQ4clnzMqtUSmquHAr6m5cqgVL-SIpJ9x8iRWR3kvSCn98J4XaEXiUiJWLPOVlaH0XCe3lCAU5FbTiyextVh76kbr3y_uSkM2_S_aJswJgc91iaCfq7wxKH5-QcG9N1t0M8lF1r22G1ZQ/s320/20230404_124850_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Füsilier and Grenadier caps<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/AVvXsEhwnwT69G9smAT_cgkYFHh99xHhbOztRk30FYH2dc89gpLq9xcLnhpSwcFQXfj2HUrc2BbGXDfPnFy5AYXG5KaZAWiGduFl6T1cQBG7NyAp6xOSoffBjKQbYrRIB_5uK5BSAsm1i96nk0ne_rLbzT_HXJULwp7BkeeEW7w4dHyIi6qJaSDZUTEqd-axgQ/s4032/20230404_124543_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnwT69G9smAT_cgkYFHh99xHhbOztRk30FYH2dc89gpLq9xcLnhpSwcFQXfj2HUrc2BbGXDfPnFy5AYXG5KaZAWiGduFl6T1cQBG7NyAp6xOSoffBjKQbYrRIB_5uK5BSAsm1i96nk0ne_rLbzT_HXJULwp7BkeeEW7w4dHyIi6qJaSDZUTEqd-axgQ/s320/20230404_124543_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flags of IR 9 and IR 41 (note the fading silk)</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/AVvXsEjg0Odtxie1emLkGeJg2P8ZXeLDgWT1YtyviZ3ifG-RVRdhxs0eEJm7PnjfenQKqPX0lOXM4UiX_F0pTIzLsIu7dmJ5k5HaAtyt4rgiDAXe6MCtQ1tB_uvGiGSHjhkGJssOowYZl3QSGe-YCQzK70PSBIk13oWLCJ4QfccTKa5jY56QP3WtkiXQGQBYWQ/s4032/20230404_130242_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0Odtxie1emLkGeJg2P8ZXeLDgWT1YtyviZ3ifG-RVRdhxs0eEJm7PnjfenQKqPX0lOXM4UiX_F0pTIzLsIu7dmJ5k5HaAtyt4rgiDAXe6MCtQ1tB_uvGiGSHjhkGJssOowYZl3QSGe-YCQzK70PSBIk13oWLCJ4QfccTKa5jY56QP3WtkiXQGQBYWQ/s320/20230404_130242_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austrian cavalry flags<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></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/AVvXsEhgn-p2gzdqSf-LB3t1huF5VAV7JElwxXK458nJOHGX1evhkjO4GySZnFTv0xwe026yUDxc3023KVKj7NODheLjhgsd23FQxX5FVWxcves4O32rf2XckkdRRlEqajqXq9mvBUeWCAOZn_BeryMBBCZllrYz2YFTYLcf10PD5tWg8I7_1_qnJMXQM6OiIQ/s4032/20230404_124644_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgn-p2gzdqSf-LB3t1huF5VAV7JElwxXK458nJOHGX1evhkjO4GySZnFTv0xwe026yUDxc3023KVKj7NODheLjhgsd23FQxX5FVWxcves4O32rf2XckkdRRlEqajqXq9mvBUeWCAOZn_BeryMBBCZllrYz2YFTYLcf10PD5tWg8I7_1_qnJMXQM6OiIQ/s320/20230404_124644_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austrian cavalry flags</td></tr></tbody></table><p></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/AVvXsEjfsTWgg_FrBMWx7prjxXbpdwdwHmTIYLqnuBBcARxr7xDrpDqHtSC0LmirqHFX9jmZG9EO04w9MFCmrtsAAccBQiF6hsdKZwjQA6UtJ3wrzO_iKz4SRCIsF-e-Fy5Btmcaa1jtAg2ck3hKPNo9qI8ZTc-0XpMYCbdpvQlSoWWeBUQrG_cD4TGMilGvPw/s4032/20230404_130202_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfsTWgg_FrBMWx7prjxXbpdwdwHmTIYLqnuBBcARxr7xDrpDqHtSC0LmirqHFX9jmZG9EO04w9MFCmrtsAAccBQiF6hsdKZwjQA6UtJ3wrzO_iKz4SRCIsF-e-Fy5Btmcaa1jtAg2ck3hKPNo9qI8ZTc-0XpMYCbdpvQlSoWWeBUQrG_cD4TGMilGvPw/s320/20230404_130202_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austrian Infantry equipment<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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It dawned on me, that in order to move forward, I have to do some „mental downsizing“ and readjust my hobby philosophy.<br /><br />Besides the SYW, there are, of course, other wargaming projects. But what has kept me continuing is exactly the reason so aptly described in this blog entry: It is an „overfilled mind“ caused by contemplating, knowing and moving between multiple rulesets and not the „overfilled shelves“ with projects and “stuff”.<br /><br />I therefore decided on a more focussed approach. To get to more gaming, I will use and stick to:<br /><br /> 2 „Pocket Armies“ (6 x Infantry, 2 x cavalry, 1 x Artillery)<br />+ a table 4' x 3'<br />+ ONE ruleset (<a href="https://www.perry-miniatures.com/valour-fortitude/">Valour & Fortitude</a> by J. Johnson, A. & M. Perry)<br />+ „scenario inventiveness“<br /><br />The first battle has already happened: The Action at Lockwitz. The Duke of Rodenburg has ordered his army to cross the border and take a nearby town to secure a bridgehead and continue the advance (click picture to enlarge) …<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3dHlbHYKKlBHEJfN1op_5g97mCLIx0u1Y6WEsSHstn8L7W4XqgM_djfq_d-DEL5BZj3TRAJBw7VjkwenCsq6AMirsXJ6uX_fZIaeIlyuzMIzrWK-tODBtTowpp-PZ0pyPCy6ZSATc9U9L0yqQ0ncaxxQt6OThILqvj21nyuVFh_VuTrvoa8uxiE9lQ/s6000/IMG_7894_1%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3530" data-original-width="6000" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3dHlbHYKKlBHEJfN1op_5g97mCLIx0u1Y6WEsSHstn8L7W4XqgM_djfq_d-DEL5BZj3TRAJBw7VjkwenCsq6AMirsXJ6uX_fZIaeIlyuzMIzrWK-tODBtTowpp-PZ0pyPCy6ZSATc9U9L0yqQ0ncaxxQt6OThILqvj21nyuVFh_VuTrvoa8uxiE9lQ/s320/IMG_7894_1%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i>Hülsen's Brigade crosses the river, executing the planned concetric attack on the town, which is garded by the Croat Regiment Plekzy-Gladz. Enemy reinforcements appear in the distance ...</i><br />zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-44965404244286149382022-04-24T14:46:00.000+02:002022-04-24T14:46:21.713+02:00Muster: Austrians for Field of Battle 3<p> A small Austrian force (click
picture to enlarge):<br /> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJhvQRJS_IV_VZxupoG2hLKa0e0fo1B-hyR5jRwRKL5VLP0l5ZTI3Vu8pjI-guzv779ZU3xsnLJIAc0OQWBUflFdzeHKUWETKWWFUXHNMrbtQqSWAXbYU0F_t7LjMe2jXPfDLZPUBPf-Km7lTuqWP3gQgS8zQaMZYUNOwfi6uaNZvaPqYlqB8_XMOQg/s3665/20210506_095608(2)_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2319" data-original-width="3665" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJhvQRJS_IV_VZxupoG2hLKa0e0fo1B-hyR5jRwRKL5VLP0l5ZTI3Vu8pjI-guzv779ZU3xsnLJIAc0OQWBUflFdzeHKUWETKWWFUXHNMrbtQqSWAXbYU0F_t7LjMe2jXPfDLZPUBPf-Km7lTuqWP3gQgS8zQaMZYUNOwfi6uaNZvaPqYlqB8_XMOQg/s320/20210506_095608(2)_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUa-SL2_S9cyXJWaIXJsE341jLZZwO0WuHd6WYH7hfpuvVV6cYR_wVdh8lCizmfggkKcf3ImqRDaHroaeaPNcmh9KHk9Ee1GSoqkXTtcuGPbtdzqx2DbXt8GrTqd4YoHTkycQtxt7zB4cLH6BdrVPtCyUDJQTWFj0y9U9fKx9kM0fZFJzX6vGChNgcQ/s3506/20210506_131108(2)_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1852" data-original-width="3506" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUa-SL2_S9cyXJWaIXJsE341jLZZwO0WuHd6WYH7hfpuvVV6cYR_wVdh8lCizmfggkKcf3ImqRDaHroaeaPNcmh9KHk9Ee1GSoqkXTtcuGPbtdzqx2DbXt8GrTqd4YoHTkycQtxt7zB4cLH6BdrVPtCyUDJQTWFj0y9U9fKx9kM0fZFJzX6vGChNgcQ/s320/20210506_131108(2)_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">This small „army“ consists of</p><p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">- 2 Infantry Brigades,
one with with of 4 battalions and one with 3 battalions and an artillery battery (1 gun) attached; plus</p><p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> - 1 Cavalry Brigade (3
squadrons)<br /><br /></p><p></p><p> The Armies in Action ...<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsik1ILgS-rj3RVlhDy-p6F51IAVEfvCFsDEmeNsgzp0zifDg9Ndf9OHc-XcTz-XsRe3g8b4FY_L1PsvOzKReMDcfhOUFGD52MxKR8XbqdTxcEHSF_OvIN_dmWqexh3vAodYtsFfd6CQBG2nJEPOz8_EZnv5vjw9KSv9m3QC05xoTYTGncyDqbLFSzTg/s1890/20210428_194954_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="1417" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsik1ILgS-rj3RVlhDy-p6F51IAVEfvCFsDEmeNsgzp0zifDg9Ndf9OHc-XcTz-XsRe3g8b4FY_L1PsvOzKReMDcfhOUFGD52MxKR8XbqdTxcEHSF_OvIN_dmWqexh3vAodYtsFfd6CQBG2nJEPOz8_EZnv5vjw9KSv9m3QC05xoTYTGncyDqbLFSzTg/s320/20210428_194954_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrB5bMi5QqfEknOU64_gS1Fa11tIifBjF7Uqmdll1DgCufWLPwtyRqXAFzpfPcOTjj7MOOCCOeDGG04hM1qQSnaylcNtbR1GjUtbXCTpsmXvh3MgpLzjM4wXqV-I__Czjm0fsVxrrKr9Sqk4mqZtFJd0cHqobfJ_mSSCJbT3aGbVChUI3JJf2WeS0TOg/s1417/20210429_133210_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1417" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrB5bMi5QqfEknOU64_gS1Fa11tIifBjF7Uqmdll1DgCufWLPwtyRqXAFzpfPcOTjj7MOOCCOeDGG04hM1qQSnaylcNtbR1GjUtbXCTpsmXvh3MgpLzjM4wXqV-I__Czjm0fsVxrrKr9Sqk4mqZtFJd0cHqobfJ_mSSCJbT3aGbVChUI3JJf2WeS0TOg/s320/20210429_133210_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-1749280508945944932021-05-08T15:47:00.000+02:002021-05-08T15:47:41.005+02:00Muster: Prussians for Field of Battle 3<p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">To play some games using
Field of Battle 3 and doing it One-Hour-Wargames style, i.e. on a
smaller table, I rearranged my Prussian unit organization (click
picture to enlarge):</p><p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> </p>
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<p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">This small „army“ now
consists of</p><p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">- 2 Infantry Brigades,
each of 3 battalions, one with an artillery battery (1 gun) attached
and</p>
<p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">- 1 Cavalry Brigade (2
squadrons)<br /><br />
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<p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The FoB 3 rules provide
this force of nine units with around 9 Army Morale Points (AMP).
Also, each Infantry and Cavalry unit has 4 Unit Integrity Points (UI)
before it has to be removed (there is no individual figure removal).
Each loss of one UI results in an equal loss of one AMP. And AMPs can
not be regained.</p>
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<p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Therefore, if the force
loses 9 UI out of a total of 35 UI (Artillery units have 3 UI),
equalling around 25%, it has to test for Army Morale if AMPs are down
to zero and the Army Morale card comes up. Failure of this test means
that your army retreats at once and you lose.</p>
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<p lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">In my games, I increase
the AMPs of both forces by around 33 to 50% to make them less
brittle, so that these smaller games last a little longer.</p>
zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-63478710164948806352020-04-18T13:57:00.002+02:002021-05-08T15:49:04.116+02:00Piquet Field of Battle II Solo – The Combat of Thomasberg<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An Infantry Brigade on a strategic
hill, too far forward and without support [click pictures to enlarge]:</div>
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The enemy sizes the opportunity and
advances with two brigades and cavalry:</div>
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This will be over in a minute. Or not?</div>
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The Field of Battle II rules are
„tight“ when it comes to army morale. Blue, the attacker rolled
poorly: only seven „Army Morale Points“. He looses one point (and
never can get it back) each time one of his units looses one point of
„Unit Integrity“ (UI). Infantry have 4 UI, cavalry 3 UI an
artillery 2 UI.</div>
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Blue has a total of 6 infantry
battalions, one cavalry unit and one artillery battery, therefore a
total of 29 UI. If he looses theses seven Army Morale Points, i.e.
short over 25% of his UI total, he has to start rolling an Army Morale
Test each time he draws an Army Morale card. In his case, that means
he has to win a roll-off of two d12 to pass.</div>
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White, the force on the hill, has
eleven Army Morale Points available. The forces are equal, so this
amounts to roughly 38% of possible damage/UI, which could be taken.</div>
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This is one of the aspects, why the
Field of Battle II rules are so appealing to me. It is a card driven
game with some die rolls required before the game to determine
leadership quality, the composition of the two Sequence Decks and
army morale.</div>
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<u><b>Scenario</b></u><br />
In addition to army morale, the
scenario (#4 „Take the High Ground“ from Neil Thomas' One Hour
Wargames; on a 4'x3' table) also became even more interesting as both
army commanders were not „up to their game“.<br />
General von
Plankenheim (Blue, „Prussian“) is rated as „exceptional“ but
his sequence deck became „Average“. His counterpart, Grimmberg
(White, „Austria“) is rated as „Average“, but he has to use a
„Poor“ deck.</div>
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<u><b>Narrative Aspect</b></u></div>
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Immediately, a narrative is created. If
army command is not at its best, blunders occur and an infantry
brigade is pushed too far forward. The opponent wants to size the
opportunity, but his Army Morale is brittle and at the command level,
some „friction“ seems to exist.</div>
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A decisive and energetic attack is
called for; a prolonged battle must be avoided! But can this be
executed? Let's see …</div>
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The Blue Force has advanced its right
wing brigade to outflank the hill and to cut off enemy
reinforcements. The left wing brigade has brought its 12-pdr into
position and routs one of the two battalions on the hill. Cavalry
outflanks the hill on the left:</div>
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First fire exchange and Blue outflanks
the defenders</div>
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White retaliates with cannister fire
from its 8-pdr battery and an infantry volley.</div>
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Hard hit Blues left brigade is stopped
in its tracks. The loss in Army Morale is severe. Caution begins to
prevail. The brigade commander hesitates to send in his third
battalion. Why not leave this to the cavalry?</div>
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And indeed, the Dragoons attack the
hill from behind, routing the last battalion. But watch out! Enemy
Cuirassiers enter the fray, albeit in march column. They first have
to regroup to be able to attack:</div>
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The Blue cavalry commander is unable to
bring his Dragoons under control again while the enemy 8-pdr battery,
lead by its brigade commander, still pours cannister fire into their
infantry brethren. Something must be done!</div>
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Command Confusion and Flank Attack</div>
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The fellow commander of the Blue right
wing brigade, on his own initiative, dispatches one of his battalions
to attack the flank and destroys the 8-pdrs.</div>
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Meanwhile, the White Cuirassiers get
shelled by the 12-pdrs and quit the field:<br />
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The White reinforcements arrive, a full
Four-batallion brigade. They march bravely forward, its leading
veteran battalion exchanging volleys with the enemy and then
overrunning and destroying the 12pdr battery. Afterwards the brigade
retired from the field in good order.<br />
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[Sadly, the photos of this
valiant action were inadvertently deleted].</div>
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<u><b>Conclusion</b></u><br />
<u><b></b></u>The battle is over. Nobody won. A draw.
The Blue CiC had to take three, yes three, Army Morale Tests and
passed all of them. Each of them a d12 roll-off. Call him lucky!<br />
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The game was highly entertaining and
engaging, its narrative compelling and it provided lots of
character to the armies and personalities. The Field of Battle II
rules are a keeper.</div>
zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-4042466806308420982019-06-07T18:48:00.001+02:002019-06-07T18:48:21.676+02:00Blasthof Bridge: Electoral (Prussian) GeneralsAt long last I completed some commanders to add them to the electoral Order of Battle.<br />
<br />
The Commander in Chief: a Foundry figure painted as Ferdinand von Braunschweig (click pictures to enlarge):<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ferdinand von Braunschweig (Foundry figure)</td></tr>
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<br />His ADC, the Flügeladjudant der Kavallerie. He might also act as commander of the electoral cavalry:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flügeladjudant der Kavallerie (Foundry figure)</td></tr>
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<br />These two miniatures are identical to the painting in Osprey's Men-at-Arms
Series No. 248 "Frederick the Great's Army 3 - Specialist Troops", Plate B, p. 26, which shows Ferdinand in the uniform of his own
regiment (IR 5).<br />
<br />The Foundry figure even has the ribbon and breast star of the Order of the Garter (bestowed upon him after the Battle of Minden) sculpted! The only difference being, that the model wears the ribbon below the coat and not above.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Osprey painting and Foundry figures</td></tr>
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<br />Finally, Johann Dietrich von Hülsen, wearing the uniform of his own regiment, IR 21. Also a Foundry figure (complete with the buttonhole tassels which are typical for the officersof IR 21!) but with a mini-conversion: I promoted him to Generalmajor by stealing some woolen thread from my wife and modelling him a feathered hat-edge:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Generalmajor Johann Dietrich von Hülsen (Foundry figure)</td></tr>
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<br />Here they are all together:<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GM v. Hülsen, Ferdinand von Braunschweig, Flügeladjudant</td></tr>
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<br />zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-73719654960408045472019-05-26T18:26:00.000+02:002019-05-26T18:26:20.498+02:00AWI: Battle of Hubbardton
What prerequisite is there to fully enjoy a historical wargame
scenario and its tactical challenge? Answer: You do not know anything
about the battle (and even about the war).<br />
<br />
With this being the case, my friend „The Don“ invited me to
take on the role as the scotsman Simon Fraser, British Commander at
the Battle of Hubbardton, July 7<sup>th</sup>, 1777 <i>(click pictures to enlarge)</i>. <br />
<br />
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Brigadier General Simon Fraser confering with Major Robert Grant
(24<sup>th</sup> Foot),<br /> Major Alexander Lindsay (Lt. Infantry) and an
Indian Scout: „Where is Riedesel?“<br />
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The rules in use were Keith Flint's „<a href="http://honoursofwar.com/page/downloads">Post of Honour</a>“, a
simplified version of his „Honours of War“ rules.<br />
<br />
The scenario began with some well thought out
„Kriegsspiel“-elements, which required me to assess various and
conflicting intelligence reports. Not knowing what went on
historically added a lot in respect to immersion!<br />
<br />
The plan I came up with, centered on a controlled and measured
offensive on left wing and center combined with a flanking maneuver
on the right with the Grenadiers. I wanted to give Baron Riedesel -
my reinforcements, whose position I was unsure of - time to arrive
and act as a reseve and not exhausting my troops too early.<br />
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Starting Positions: looking from west to east, with<br />
Sucker Brook at the
bottom, Grenadiers on the right<br />
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The Grenadiers make progress through difficult terrain while the<br />
British main battleline, moving slowly forward, encountered<br />
impediments (not modelled, but asumed)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Americans move forward. The Britsh fire first,<br />but gain no advantage from that.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The musketry exchange in the centre heats up. The Grenadiers<br /> break out of the woods and assault the Green Mountain Boys<br /> and Baron Riedesel finally arrives!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Major John Alcands Grenadiers in the thick of the fighting as<br />American Militia gazes in awe. The Grenadiers will prevail!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The American attack is repelled, the Green Mountain Boys dispersed<br />and the American Morale beyond breaking point - they rout in numbers!</td></tr>
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<br />A Britsh victory thanks to the steadfast Grenadiers and the recklessness of the Americans who repeatedly threw themselves against the "red brick wall" in close assault.<br />
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A thrilling and entertaining game, lasting roughly two and a half hours. The "Post of Honour" rules worked smoothly in the background. Their "Featherstonian" element - the player with the iniative having to decide to move first and fire second or the other way round - required some interesting decision making.<br />
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Thanks a lot to the Don for a visually appealing, thrilling and intersting scenario. It proves, that with a simple, well thought-out ruleset and the right mindset a lot can be achieved. <br />
zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-73852928460488948302019-05-07T20:31:00.000+02:002019-06-07T22:25:59.886+02:00Little Conversions: Prussian Regimental CommandersNecessity is the mother of invention. With 12 musketeers already painted, I was looking for a suitable regimental commander.<br />
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As shown in the picture below, the coats of IR 3 Anhalt had no lapels and two rows of buttons, officers 12 gilt buttons on each side. A Foundry Prussian Officer came close, but - besides being already fully painted as Johann Diedrich von Hülsen - had tassels instead of buttons.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Regimantal Commander of IR 3 Anhalt<br />
(Russian General, Foundry, pack SYWR031)</td></tr>
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Time to expand the skill set and to learn how to use Greenstuff, which I have never used so far.<br />
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I took a Russian General from Foundry (pack SYWR031) and gave him the prussian Ringkragen (gorget) and the necessary buttons. The left side of his coat had none and the right side too few. Fiddly stuff! But I prevailed and am quite happy with the result:<br />
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I also added a sword to a Front Rank Prussian Officer, intended to be the commander of IR 9 Quadt. Originally, he just points with his finger. Not appropriate when leading your men in to battle, I think.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front Rank Prussian Officer with sword added</td></tr>
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zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-3691283783663181752019-05-01T10:04:00.000+02:002019-06-07T21:08:38.422+02:00Blasthof Bridge: Imperial (Austrian) GeneralsI already painted an Austrian Feldmarschall-Lieutenant who will act as the Imperial Commander-in-Chief for the Blasthof scenario. He still needs an ADC and the cavalry can also use another officer.<br />
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Therefore, I added two mounted General-Feldwachtmeister from the Crusader Miniatures Austrian Generals pack. The one waving his hat will be the ADC (click picture to enlarge): <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ADC: Austrian General-Feldwachtmeister, Crusader Miniatures</td></tr>
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The one with the hand outstretched, I converted and gave him a sword:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cavalry Commander: General-Feldwachtmeister, Crusader Miniatures</td></tr>
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The CiC in the center - the Feldmarschall-Lieutenant - is a Front Rank Figure:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left to Right: Cavalry Commander, CiC, ADC</td></tr>
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A view from the side, together with the Regimental Commander (Obrist-Kommandant) of Regiment Kaiser, Nr. 1:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left to Right: Regimental Cdr, ADC, Cavalry Commander, CiC</td></tr>
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<br />zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-53501553080629061442019-04-26T22:37:00.002+02:002019-04-26T22:37:52.832+02:00Blasthof Bridge: Imperial Infantry painted<br />
The Imperial Infantry for the Blasthof scenario - 32 men and
two officers - is now complete. The whole unit was a painting comission, done a while ago (click picture to enlarge).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Austrian Regiment "Kaiser", 1762 Uniform</i></td></tr>
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The mounted Regimental Commander I had to paint myself. The figure is from Eureka Miniatures' Age of Reason/Seven Years War-Range and listed as "Saxon Mounted Officer" (100AOR120).<br />
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I had some difficulty finding a suitable miniature, i.e. one with a more stately look. No waving of hands, hats or swords. This one nicely fits the bill. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obrist-Kommandant, in front of Regiment Kaiser Nr. 1</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obrist-Kommandant, Regiment Kaiser Nr. 1</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-2787896000976761702019-04-12T17:53:00.000+02:002019-04-12T17:53:31.562+02:00Muster: IR 41 Graf von Wied zu Neuwied<br />
With enough figures painted and based, it is time to organize them into two "Charge!"-companies (each with 1 Officer, 1 Drummer, 1 Sergeant and 16 men) and take some photos:<br /><br />
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<i>Advancing in line, ready for battle</i></div>
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The Commanding Officer is riding behind the formation, the Sergeant Major in front of him. On parade he would be in front.<br /><br />
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<i>Final review: "Ein dreifach Hoch auf den König !"<br /> (Three cheers to the King!)</i></div>
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<i> The usual "Battalion"-look (with 2 bases missing)</i><br />
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<i> A more "tighter" look </i><i>à la Charge! or The Wargame</i></div>
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The Elector's infantry (40 men, 3 officers) is now complete.<br />
Now they have to pass muster !</div>
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Wargames Foundry miniatures glued to 1/2" x 3/4" metal bases instead of the 3/4" x 3/4" (2cm x 2cm) ones I normally use.<br />
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I do like the tighter look. And - of course - I dream of arranging them like this later on:<br />
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<i>Charge! Plate XIII. Erbprinz regiment advancing in line.</i></div>
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Looking at my SYW collection, there is
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The electoral Infantry - 40 men and
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Uniforms are those of IR 41 Wied. The
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This is one of the scenarios from the "Die Kriegskunst" ruleset.<br />
Historically, it is notable for two reasons:<br />
- the Austrians took offensive action and suprised the Prussians<br />
- the Prussian commander, the highly regarded Generalleutnant<br />
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The action began and for the most part concentrated on the area around the Jäckelsberg, who contained a prussian artillery redoubt, guarded by Grenadiers. We happily used a mixture of Malburian and SYW miniatures; "Prussians" defend the hill, "Austrians" attack it.<br />
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<i>The Grenadiers were having breakfast when suddenly a number<br /> of Austrian Grenadier battalions in attack column appeared ...</i></div>
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<i>The guns opened fire! Austrian reinforcements<br /> can be seen in the background.</i></div>
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<i>The fighting intensifies. The Prussian Grenadiers<br /> fight bravely but have to retreat.</i></div>
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<i>The Austrians capture the Jäckelsberg.<br /> Prussian reinforcemnts appear.</i></div>
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At this point, turn six of the suggested total of ten, the situation on the table looked very akward to us.<br />
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The scenario rules require the Austrian Grenadiers to retreat from the Jäckelsberg immediately after they have captured the hill. With the prussian reinforcements right beside them, with minimal losses to themselves, more fellow Austrians marching directly towards them and their own light troops in the vincinity - would they really retreat ?!<br />
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Hisorically, according to the <a href="http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=1757-09-07_-_Combat_of_Moys">kronoskaf website</a>, they did <u>not</u> retreat. They defended the hill, supported by artillery.<br />
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We concluded that the chances for the Prussians to recapture the hill were rather slim if we would simply revoke the scenario special rule and allow the Austrian Grenadiers to stay and defend the hill.<br />
The Austrians were too numerous.<br />
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We ended the game and used our time to discuss future plans. <br />
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<u>Personal insights gained</u>:<br />
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a) Scenario design is an art.<br />
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b) The scenario special rules in conjunction with what might be called a "Heat of Battle Mental Blackout" caused me to unintentionally adopt non-historical tactics.<br />
Look at the last picture above. Prussian infantry in close proximity to the enemy marching happily along in column formation! Good god! Is it 1792 already? What was I thinking?<br />
(Of course, there was a logical reason for this: the Austrians are no threat anymore. The scenario special rule requires them to retreat. They won't fire and won't use their guns.)<br />
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Player logic killed historical logic.<br />
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Have you experienced something similar or do you not mind at all and say "Imagination" ?zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-39723509428614915832017-09-14T16:33:00.000+02:002017-09-14T16:33:20.527+02:00The History of Fusilier Regiment 41<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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Recently, I bought this small booklet,
published 1767, about Fusilier Regiment 41 von Lossow, during the
Seven Years War known as „von Wied“.</div>
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Hans Bleckwenn notes in his
introduction to this edition, a reprint from 1979:</div>
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<i>„The fusilier regiment "Wied"
belonged till 1755 to the little respected „Wesel Garrison “;
which ranked not only in the lists of the army, but also in their
opinion below the field regiments, in dangerous proximity to the
disesteemed garrison troops. […]</i></div>
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<i>The amazing thing emerged during the
war: in its achievements, regiment No. 41 turned out to be one of the
strongest of the fusiliers regiments, maybe the strongest one
overall. It fights at Prag, Kolin, Kunersdorf, Liegnitz and Torgau, -
pushes itself forward unimpressed from both defeats into the group of
regiments which also during the last years of the war were regarded as
reliable.“ </i>
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A good regiment to have in your army!</div>
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<i>„Auszug mit klingendem Spiel !“</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Departure with drums beating and flags flying)</span></div>
zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-91116011449491645252017-09-11T15:16:00.000+02:002017-09-11T15:16:09.717+02:00Charge! + Stuart Asquith modifications + One Hour Wargames = Fun<div lang="en-GB" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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Time, space and the number
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One solution: Use the
classic Charge! rules, add some neat rules modifications Stuart
Asquith used in his games with Keith Flint (<a href="http://keefsblog.blogspot.de/2016/12/old-school-napoleonics.html">Old School Napoleonics</a>,
<a href="http://keefsblog.blogspot.de/2017/05/the-action-at-annies-farm.html">The Action At Annie's Farm</a>) on a 6' x 3' foot dining table and
combine them with one of the scenarios from Neil Thomas' book „One
Hour Wargames“ which uses a 3' x 3' board and six units per side.</div>
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The resulting layout for Scenario 4: Take the High Ground, One Hour Wargames, p. 72, (click pictures to enlarge):</div>
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<i>Austrians have set up two
units on the hill.<br /> Prussians entered along the southern board edge.</i></div>
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<u>Austrians (Defender)</u></div>
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CiC (1 Figure)</div>
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4 x Infantry (10 Figures
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1 x Light Infantry (8
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1x Artillery (4 Figures)</div>
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CiC (1 Figure)</div>
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3 x Infantry (10 Figures
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1 x Light Infantry (8
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1 x Cavalry (5 Figures)</div>
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1x Artillery (4 Figures)</div>
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The mission for both sides
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<i>Austrian reinforcements
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<i>First blood –
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<i>Close range artillery fire
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<i>The Prussian cavalry
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<i>The Prussian infantry
storms the hill – The Light Infantry<br /> of both sides fight it out in
the woods</i><br />
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<i>The big melee on the hill
– Prussian Frei-Infanterie has been<br /> dispersed and the croats
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<i>The Austrians concede and
retreat<br /> (in fact, I used the kitchen table and dinner had to be
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Conclusion: An
entertaining little solo game. I was pleased with „the look of the
thing“. The Charge! rules with Stuart Asquith' modifications worked
well. I still have to take a deeper look at them and create my own
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Gaming with small-sized
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Honours of War scenarios with 10-figure infantry battalions and
4-trooper cavalry now that I´m comfortable with the look.
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An invitation to a game from someone who can set up a 10' x 6' table,
owns TWO sizable armies for the War of the Spanish Succession and knows
the <i>Die Kriegskunst</i> rules? Yes! <br />
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<i>The Smoke of the first shot of the combat disperses and three Riders<br /> of my opponent were unhorsed by that little 4-pdr. firing cannister!<br /> A failed morale test forces the cavalry to retreat ...</i></div>
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<i> Looking gooood ....</i></div>
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<i>Cavalry Action on the right wing. Inconclusive!</i><br />
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- the rules worked well, no disputes. For me the command system had the right "stiffness" (we treated both sides as Prussians for command. They have a big advantage in this regard).<br />
- both players operated cautiously, had respect for one another, i.e. the other sides firepower (namely the artillery; 8 guns on the table; Cannister hurts)<br />
- the game felt veeeery Seven Years War. Beautifull armies, enough troops (albeit the big infantry clash did not happen), adequate terrain, two lines of infantry, no Grand Batteries, good atmosphere.<br />
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A big thank you to my fiend tattergreis for this invitation. I look forward to our next game, a deliberate attack/defence action to get to a decent infantry clash ....<br />
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<br />1. Move commanding generals: Both remain where they are.<br />
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<i>Turn 7: Last Prussian Batallion standing ...</i></div>
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The hit status of the troops is as follows:<br />Prussians: Dragoons 0, II/IR41 3, Composite Btl. Done For, 12pdr 0.<br />
Austrians: Cuirassiers 0, I/Kaiser 1, II/Kaiser Done For, Salm-Salm 1, 6pdr 1.<br />
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2. Movement Initiative:
Prussians win. Roll of 5 +1 = 6 versus Austrians 4 +1 = 5.<br />
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3. Movement:<br />The Prussians decide to move first. They want to move back the remaining infantry batallion, but they fear there is not much hope for survival.<br />
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3.1 Prussian Infantry: Dashing, roll of 4
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3.2 Austrian Infantry: Dithering upgraded to Dependable due to the CiC
nearby, roll of 3 results in 'Steady'. Both batallions advance. The gun manhandles forward.<br />
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3.3 Prussian Dragoons. Dependable, a roll of 5
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<i>Now what do do? The II/IR41 infantry is about to be shot to pieces. If they only retreat, the Austrians will capture the bridge and win.</i><br />
<i>They decide to CHARGE the enemy gun, meaning they will be countercharged by the cuirasiers. They will fight at a disadvantage (the cuirassiers are rated superior), but if they can rout the cuirassiers, it will result in a drawn game, even if they themself are routed.</i><br /> <br />
3.4 Austrian Cuirassiers: Countercharge.<i> </i><br />
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4. Firing Initiative: Prussian roll of 3 +1 = 4 versus roll of 3. Prussians win.<br />
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5 Firing Phase:<br />5.1 The prussian Brummer, nearest target I/Kaiser.
Standard artillery, -1 target classed as
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results in NO EFFECT. <br />Prussian II/IR41, standard, nearest target I/Kaiser, -1 target classed as superior, -1 moved, - 1
Difficult Target (less than half of the btl. is within the firing zone),
-1 long range, -1 unit has 3 hits, roll of 4 -5 = -1
results in NO EFFECT.<br />
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5.2 Austrian 6pdr is unable to fire. It is blocked by the cavalry melee !<br />
I/Kaiser at II/IR41, superior, -1 moved, -1 long range, - 1
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<i>Wow. II/IR41 held its ground! The gun was unable to fire (which made all the difference) and I/Kaiser missed.</i><br /><br />6. Melee:<br />
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Austrian cuirassier, superior, roll of 5 (maximum damage!) results in THREE HITS.</div>
Prussian Dragoons, standard, -1 target classed as superior, -1 unit has 3 hits, roll of 5 -2= 3 results in TWO HITS.</div>
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<i>Game Over! The Prussian Dragoons are Done For. The Cuirassiers retreat</i></div>
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<i>A frontal charge against cuirssiers, rated superior, is a BAD idea. Not only are they more difficult to hit (modifier -1 for target being rated superior), the cuirssiers themself also can inflict more damage as they have their own line on the Hit Table.</i><br /><i></i></div>
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The hit status of the troops is as follows:<br />Prussians: Dragoons 0, II/IR41 <span style="color: #0000ee;">1</span>, Composite Btl. 2, 12pdr 0.<br />
Austrians: Cuirassiers 0, I/Kaiser 1, II/Kaiser Done For, Salm-Salm 1, 6pdr 1.<br />
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Prussians win. Roll of 6 +1 = 7 versus Austrians 3 +1 = 4.<br />
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The Prussians decide to move first. They want to move forward, away from the river. The river is classed as impassable and if a unit cannot complete a forced retreat move due to impassable terrain, it is eliminated.<br />
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<br />3.4 Austrian Cuirassiers: Dependable, a roll of 2 results in 'Steady'. They change formation to double line and move forward to protect the gun.<i> </i><br />
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4. Firing Initiative: Prussian roll of 4 +1 = 5 versus roll of 3. Prussians win.<br />
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5 Firing Phase:<br />5.2 The prussian Brummer, nearest target I/Kaiser. Standard artillery, - 1 moved (it pivoted) , -1 target classed as superior, roll of 3 -2 = 1
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Prussian composite bataillon, nearest target I/Kaiser, standard, - 1 moved, -1 target classed as superior, -1 long range, roll of 3 -3 = 0
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Prussian II/IR41, nearest target I/Kaiser BUT Salm-Salm, not being rated superior, is easier to hit and therefore selected as the target. Standard, - 1 moved, - 1
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Damn! No hits for the prussians this round. Things may start to fall apart ...<br />
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5.1 Austrian 6pdr fires cannister at II/IR 41,
superior, -1 moved, roll of 2 +2-1 = 3, 1 HIT.<br />
Salm-Salm at II/IR41, Standard, - 1 moved, - 1
Difficult Target (less than half of the btl. is within the firing zone), -1 long range, roll of 5 (maximum!) -3 = 2
results in 1 HIT (II/IR41 now has received a total of 3 hits).<br />
I/Kaiser at Prussian composite batallion, superior, -1 long range, roll of 5 (maximum again!) -1 = 4, 3 HITS !! The prussian composite batallion goes from 2 hits +3 to 5 hits, DONE FOR !<br />
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Command Casualties: Prussian Brigade Commander, roll of 3, no effect. Reactions to Firing: Prussian composite batallion routs towards the bridge.</div>
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<i>The situation at the end of turn 6 - the Prussian composite batallion routs towards the bridge</i></div>
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6. Melee: -<br />
7. Rally: No rallies (the last remaining hit on a unit may never be rallied off).<br />
8. Army Points lost: Prussians: 1 Austrians: 1<br />
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<i><u>Turn Commentary</u></i>
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<i>The prussian fire was bad, the austrian fire excellent (they rolled a 5 two times).The prussian composite batallion is DONE FOR and II/IR41 now has received a total of 3 hits. Both austrian infantry units have one hit each.</i><br />
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The situation for the prussians looks desperate ...</i>zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-8996845461350297132016-03-01T21:01:00.002+01:002016-03-01T21:01:55.482+01:00Honours of War - St. Ulrich Solo Game - Part 5<u>Turn</u> 5 (click pictures to enlarge)<br />
<br />1. Move commanding generals:<br />
The prussian commanding general now represents von Meyernicks replacement, rated as Dithering [who therefore cannot encourage brigadiers and possibly enhance their command
performance and who cannot rally of the one additional hit. In addition,
command results of 'Amirable' or 'Inspriring' are reduced to 'Steady' on
a roll of 1 or 2 (rulebook p.13)].<br />He is useless, has no game function and moves onto the bridge.<br />
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The Austrian CiC moves to his right to continue to encourage his Dithering brigadier.<br />
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The hit status of the troops is as follows:<br />Prussians: Dragoons 0, II/IR41 2, Composite Btl. 3 (red die, reforming), 12pdr 0.<br />
Austrians: Cuirassiers 0, I/Kaiser 1, II/Kaiser Done For, Salm-Salm 3, 6pdr 1.<br />
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<i>Movement of commanding generals in Turn 5</i></div>
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2. Movement Initiative: There is a lot at stake now! Who gets it?<br />
Prussians win ! Roll of 2 +1 = 3 versus Austrians 1 +1 = 2.<br />
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3. Movement: The Prussians move first.<br />
3.1 Prussian Infantry: Dashing, roll of 5
results in 'Admirable, a DOUBLE MOVE.<br />
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"Wait, my dear friend!", the austrian player intervenes, "Your CiC is a replacement and Dithering. On a 1 or 2 on a d6 'Admirable' or 'Inspiring' is converted to 'Steady'.".<br />
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The prussian player rolls ... a 3 ! All is well for him. II/IR 41 is moved back next to the other batallion, which due to 'reforming' has to remain stationary.<br />
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<i> IR 41 is moved back next to the other batallion</i></div>
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3.2 Austrian Infantry: Dithering upgraded to Dependable due to the CiC
nearby, roll of 5 results in 'Steady'. Salm-Salm, having 3 hits, is moved back 15 cm to better be able to rally. I/Kaiser moves forward.<br />
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<i>I/Kaiser, superior infantry, galantly advances</i></div>
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3.3 Prussian Dragoons. Dependable, a roll of 5
results in 'Steady'. They
move to protect the flank of the infantry.<br />
<br />3.4 Austrian Cuirassiers: Dependable, a roll of 1 results in 'Poor'. They are not allowed to move and change facing in place.<i> <br /></i><br />
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<i>Situation after Turn 5 movement</i></div>
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4. Firing Initiative: Prussian roll of 1 +1 = 2 versus roll of 4. Austrians win.<br />
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5 Firing Phase: Only the guns are in range.<br />
5.1 Austrian 6pdr fires cannister at II/IR 41,
superior, effective range , -1 moved, roll of 2 -1 = 1, NO EFFECT. <br />
5.2 The prussian Brummer, nearest target I/Kaiser. Standard artillery, - 1
Difficult Target (less half of the btl. are within the guns firing zone), -1 target classed as superior, roll of 3 -2 = 1
results in NO EFFECT.<br />
<br />No hits, no command casualties. There are no Reactions to Firing. <br />
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6. Melee: -<br />
7. Rally <br />
The Prussian composite bataillon at the bridge rallies of 1 hit. With
now 2 hits it has comleted reforming and the red die is changed to green. II/IR41 reduced to 1 hit.<br />
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Salm-Salm rallies of 1 hit plus 1 additional hit for being within 5 cm of the commanding general and only 1 hit remains.<br />
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<i><u>Turn Commentary</u> </i><br />
<i>With a double move, the exposed prussian batallion quickly retreated. The austrian Salm-Salm, not as quick, also moved back. Were it not for the prussian double move, I/Kaiser may well have kept the pressure on them could have fired a volley and prevented rallying.</i><br />
<i>The command rules came into play here, as the prussian player had to "confirm" his double move and wasn't able to rally off one additional hit.</i><br />
<i>Neither side was willing to to risk or 'blow' the cavalry at this stage. This is especially true for the Austrians as the cuirassiers, albeit rated as superior, might possibly lose the melee and then it would be 'game over' for them, having two units Done For. </i>zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594640420133460169.post-79059815582453222762016-02-28T00:20:00.001+01:002016-03-03T22:05:48.517+01:00Honours of War - St. Ulrich Solo Game - Part 4 <u>Turn 4</u> (click pictures to enlarge)<br />
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1. Move commanding generals:<br />
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<i>Movement of commanding generals in Turn 4</i></div>
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2. Movement Initiative: Austrians win, roll 6 +1 = 7 versus Prussians 3 +1 = 4.<br />
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3. Movement<br />
Maquire again does not wish to show his hand at this stage and requires the
Prussians to move first because he thinks he can better coordinate his attack
that way.<br />
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3.1 Meyernick decides to move the dragoons. Dependable, a roll of 1 results in 'Poor'. They
are not allowed to move towards the enemy but may move away and can change formation. The dragoons do not move and change formation to double line as the may be required to squeeze through a gap latter on.<br />
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3.2 Austrian Cuirassiers: Dependable, a roll of 5 results in 'Steady'. They do not move.<br />
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3.3. Prussian Infantry: Dashing, +1 due to CiC proximity roll of 2 +1 results in 'Steady'. Damn! A 50% chance for a double move which had allowed a few interesting options like charging the gun or moving close to the cuirassiers and fire a volley at them. Both batallions move to the left using flank movement (no movement reductions for Prussians here).<br />
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<i>Prussian infantry moves to their left</i></div>
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3.4 Austrian Infantry: Dithering upgraded to Dependable due to the CiC
nearby, roll of 6 results in 'Admirable' - a DOUBLE MOVE ! The gun double-manhandles to the left. The
Salm-Salm infantry moves forward and to the side within 10 cm to be able to fire. II/IR Kaiser charges the Prussians in front of them, "Schlagt Sie! Schlagt Sie!". </div>
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The prussian composite batallion, half Le Noble Frei-Infanterie (in front) and half IR 41 (in the back as "Korsettstange"/corset), fires at he chargers: "Wartet Männer, wartet ... FEUER!" - standard, moved -1, roll of 5 - 1 = 4, a devastating Salvo rips through the air - THREE HITS<i> </i>on II/IR Kaiser.<br />
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<i> II/Kaiser on the right charges - and is hit by a devastating volley</i></div>
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4. Firing Initiative: Prussians win, roll of 4 +1 versus roll of 3.<br />
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5 Firing Phase:<br />
5.1 The prussian Brummer fires at the austrian gun (nearest target, the infantry is too close to friendly troops). Standard artillery, - 1 Difficult Target (deployed guns always count as such), roll of 4 -1 = 3 results in ONE HIT.<br />
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II/IR 41 fires at Saln-Salm, standard, -1 moved, roll of 3 -1 = 2, ONE HIT. Salm-Salm now has received a total of 3 hits.<br />
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5.2 Austrian infantry brigade: Gun fires cannister at II/IR 41, superior, Cannister range +2, -1 moved, roll of 3 +2 -1 = 4, ONE HIT.<br />
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Salm-Salm returns fire and also fires at II/IR 41, standard, -1 moved, -1 for having 3 hits received, roll of 4 -2 = 0, ONE HIT. II/IR41 now has a total of 2 hits.<br />
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<i>Firing Phase Turn 4 - from the side</i></div>
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<i>(painted by Carl Röchling)</i> </div>
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II/ Kaiser: standard, -1 long range, -1 moved, -1 difficult target
(target unit is more than half outside the firing zone), roll of 3 -3 =
0, Miss.<br />
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As described in the last post, before you do the 'Reaction to Firing', i.e. retreat or rout moves
after all firing of both sides is resolved, you have to check for <u>Command Casualties</u> (rulebook p.13). This can be easily overlooked but has serious game consequences in respect to command performance.<br />
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<li>Austrian Brigade Commander: Roll of 10. (<u>Another</u> bullethole in wig and tricorne for him!)</li>
<li>Austrian Commanding General: Roll of 9. (Unharmed) [<u>Edit</u>: roll was not required a the CiC is more than 5 cm from the unit]</li>
<li>Prussian Brigade Commander: Roll of 5. (Unharmed)</li>
<li>Prussian Commanding General: Roll of 11. AAARRGGH ! A stray musket ball from Sam-Salm hits von Meyernick! He falls from his horse wounded. Oberst von Schlappstein now takes over. </li>
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<i>Von Meyernick has been hit !</i></div>
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Wow, the Prussian CiC as a casualty. As he is an unrated commander his replacement, Oberst von Schlappstein, is rated as Dithering. This is quite a blow as from now on the CiC has no positive impact on his troops anymore. He cannot encourage brigadiers and possibly enhance their command performance and he cannot rally of the one additional hit. In addition, command results of 'Amirable' or 'Inspriring' are reduced to 'Steady' on a roll of 1 or 2 (rulebook p.13).<br />
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There are no Reactions to Firing as everyone is below 4 hits. <br />
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6. Melee: II/Kaiser charges the Prussian composite bataillon<br />
II/Kaiser: +1 for support (Salm-Salm to their left), -1 for 3 hits received in total, roll of 3 +1 -1 = 3. TWO HITS. The Prussian composite bataillon now has a total of 4 hits and suffers LOSS OF MORALE.<br />
Prussian composite bataillon: +1 for support (II/IR 41 next to it), roll of 4 +1 = 5. THREE HITS.<br />
II/Kaiser now has a total of 6 hits and is DONE FOR.<br />
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Reactions to Melee:<br />
II/Kaiser now has to do a rout move which is equivalent to one normal move to their rear. It is forced to move through I/Kaiser which therefore has to take 1 hit.<br />
Prussian composite bataillon with its Loss of Morale has to conduct a
retreat move, i.e. at least one normal move but up to two normal moves.
It moves back to the bridge.<br />
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<i>Situation at the end of the Melee Phase<br />II/Kaiser on the right routs, Prussian Btl. retreats</i></div>
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7. Rally <br />
The Prussian composite bataillon at the bridge rallies of 1 hit. With now 3 hits it counts as reforming. All others cannot rally of hits as they are to close to the enemy.<br />
II/Kaiser, which is DONE FOR is now removed from the table. As is suggested on page 35 of the rulebook, I chose to retain them on the table, disordered their bases and faced them away from the enemy.<br />
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<i>Situation at the end of Turn 4</i></div>
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8. Army Points lost: Prussians: 0 Austrians: 1<br />
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Each side wins the game if the enemy has lost 2 army points. The Austrian are now at a slight disadvantage ... or maybe not?<br />
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<i>A FUN game so far. A reckless charge into a devastating volley, the Prussian commander shot from his horse, one Austrian batallion routed from the field, the cavalry ready to charge. Will the horsemen be able to decide the game? Who will press home the attack? Or will both sides regroup?</i>zietenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325444506662711391noreply@blogger.com0