An Italian Interlude

For our monthly game Paul and I had planned to give Soldiers of Napoleon a run through, Paul as an introduction to the ideas and yours truly to see what I could remember from my first two efforts with Phil. As things transpired it was not as much as I'd hoped, but it was fun nevertheless. We played six turns before the clock ran down on us. At the end Paul's French clearly had the upper hand over my Allies so we called it a win for France. Paul took some pictures so I thought you'd like to see them. No blow by blow account this time, just some images and brief description ofyou may enjoy. All the figures are from my Wars of the French Revolution collection, the bulk of which are Trent Miniatures sculpted by Matt early in his career ~

The Allied position at the opening of hostilities.

The French brigade to their right moving off briskly to the attack supported by a battery of Light Artillery.

You may recognise the buildings left over from a recent Renaissance game?

A motley crew of Light Infantry were tasked with holding the Allied left flank.

General Bonaparte directs the guns forward to harass the Allied centre and support the French assault.

Emigré Hussars are the sole cavalry the Allies have available. They are deployed to support the Light Infantry on the left flank.

Lots of French Light Artillery deployed forward to play along the Allied centre.

The Allies have a battery of 9lbers supporting their centre. The Hanoverian Brigade sends it's Light Infantry forward to help defend the guns.

The artillery has some useful Bombard turns, but never quite enough to hurt the French fatally. 

Two regiments of French Hussards have forced much of the Allied left and centre to form square. The loss of the Emigré Hussars dealt a fatal blow to the Allied plans!

The Allied C-in-C begins to sense that the battle is running way from him!

French Light Infantry on their right advances behind the Hussards signalling a storm of fire falling on the Allied squares.

A battery of French Light Artillery.

The only notable Allied success comes on their right where the large British Brigade repels the French assault, though the 43rd of Foot are lost during the action.

Disordered, full of Disruption, and about to be trounced by the French Hussards!

A pastoral scene behind the French lines. The figures are from Eureka for any reader who is interested.

The British Brigade standing firm on the Allied right flank. As noted, the only real positive for the Allies in the game. 

On Tuesday I hope to play a fourth game of Soldiers of Napoleon with Phil. Perhaps then I shall realise how many rules errors I made in this game? When I was building this collection I was able to buy single figures from Duncan, even in some cases figures which were never released. Since his passing and Warlord Games acquiring the range {for sale via Skytrex} the pack prices have soared to ridiculous levels in my opinion. I'm glad I have neither the space nor the inclination to add to my armies!