David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Wednesday 16 October 2024

Roosians, Everywhere!!

As most of the Crimean War collection was still out on the table in GHQ following Dan's visit last Thursday Phil and I opted to play a straightforward encounter battle using the figures and terrain as is. The game would see Phil swap to command the Roosians and yours truly to command the Allies - this being the debut game for the small French brigade. As usual the rules in use were Black Powder MK2 and the game length set at 12 Turns as is our habit. Frankly after The Other Partizan on Sunday and ongoing issues on Monday I was too tired to take detailed notes for the usual annotated photomontage, so here are just a few pictures for you to enjoy, or not...

The Allies advance, not the French sadly!
Ponderous progress by the Roosians!
The action hitting up with the Allies trying to punch through the Roosians centre. Neglecting the flanks proved a mistook!
The Roosian centre looked vulnerable, the Allies just can't exploit it!
Enfin, Les Bleus join in the action!
Too late the Allies appreciate the danger developing on their right flank.
The French making little progress on the Allied right.
The Allied right under heavy attack. Defensive fire was really poor!
And there we go, the Allied right begins to crumble!
The centre joins in the wobble!

The French flee and the Roosians have turned the British flank! Despite driving back the Roosian centre the Allied army is Broken and retires from action in Turn 8. Merde! Needless to say I continued my run of defeats, six on the bounce now. The French you ask? They refused to move until late in the game and then headed post haste for the rear Broken!

22 comments:

  1. Firstly David a fantastic collection on the table. As to the french well………..and only the best generals can lose with both sides 👍

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    1. Matt, I agree! Losing from both sides does take a special talent!

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    2. Thanks Matt! At present I think I could even loose with no side!

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    3. I have to be special at something I suppose Jonathan!

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  2. Twas a grand old game and no mistake, I was lucky that my weakness in the centre could not be exploited though. Luckily my flank attacks made up for the centres lack of spirit.

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    1. Plus you could rely on the French to be unreliable!

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  3. Superb looking game, good to see the French on the table but an unfortunate debut for them.

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    1. The less said about the F____h the better in my view!🏳️

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  4. All that hard work has really come together to deliver a lovely table and a spectacle game.

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    1. Thank you Norm, nice to welcome you back into GHQ.

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  5. A great looking and sounding game David…
    Changing sides doesn’t seem to help…
    Have you ever considered solo gaming… 🤣

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Thank you Aly? As for the suggestion, well, I'd still probably loose the way things have been going...☹️

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  6. As usual a great looking game. I do hope you recover shortly.

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    1. Thank you on both counts George. At least my feet are improving, so I can buy hope.

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  7. Another superb game and well worth playing as you had the toys on the table, even if you did lose again. As always lots to inspire fellow gamers:).

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    1. Thanks SteveJ, it would be nice to think someone was inspired by my meagre efforts.

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  8. Another outing for a fantastic collection.
    The table looks perfectly like period photos of the Crimea.
    Great to see the French getting some mud on their boots.
    Hope you feel better soon.

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    1. Thank you Andy, especially for your good wishes.

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  9. A lovely looking game David....as usual for GHQ I may add!

    Christopher

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    1. That's very kind Christopher, much appreciated.

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  10. A stunning collection, and a grand looking game! As for the French, if it's any consolation, my Napoleonic French have faired little better over the last few outings!
    Looks like you both had a wonderful day's gaming, which as always, is the most important thing.

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    1. The company in GHQ always enhances any game as you know.

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