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 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!
Firstly David a fantastic collection on the table. As to the french well………..and only the best generals can lose with both sides 👍
ReplyDeleteMatt, I agree! Losing from both sides does take a special talent!
DeleteThanks Matt! At present I think I could even loose with no side!
DeleteI have to be special at something I suppose Jonathan!
DeleteTwas 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.
ReplyDeletePlus you could rely on the French to be unreliable!
DeleteSuperb looking game, good to see the French on the table but an unfortunate debut for them.
ReplyDeleteThe less said about the F____h the better in my view!🏳️
DeleteAll that hard work has really come together to deliver a lovely table and a spectacle game.
ReplyDeleteThank you Norm, nice to welcome you back into GHQ.
DeleteA great looking and sounding game David…
ReplyDeleteChanging sides doesn’t seem to help…
Have you ever considered solo gaming… 🤣
All the best. Aly
Thank you Aly? As for the suggestion, well, I'd still probably loose the way things have been going...☹️
DeleteAs usual a great looking game. I do hope you recover shortly.
ReplyDeleteThank you on both counts George. At least my feet are improving, so I can buy hope.
DeleteAnother 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:).
ReplyDeleteThanks SteveJ, it would be nice to think someone was inspired by my meagre efforts.
DeleteAnother outing for a fantastic collection.
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
Thank you Andy, especially for your good wishes.
DeleteA lovely looking game David....as usual for GHQ I may add!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
That's very kind Christopher, much appreciated.
DeleteA 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!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you both had a wonderful day's gaming, which as always, is the most important thing.
The company in GHQ always enhances any game as you know.
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