tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60210960453711744462024-03-19T05:22:02.360-07:00Tales From GHQDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-84242957070039778542024-03-19T00:42:00.000-07:002024-03-19T00:42:21.654-07:00A Loss of Innocence <p>This may come as a surprise to those who know me well, given that I have always been wary of <i>Kickstarter</i> projects, thinking if the originator did not back their own idea why should anyone else? Simplistic I know, but that's me. When you add in the horror stories of no delivery after months/years/not at all I felt justified in continued avoidance of same. On Sunday evening all that changed when I nervously signed in to <i>Kickstarter</i> and pledged to support one part of a project and a few additional add ons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qA6vmg5zOvVqGZVyNePlzh42wHN3GspX_4DdLKJxNxEWqA-igbMoiBVbLgYJI5HDhxPt6glr6fkTgyfrkabTdj30ZM_TVjjc5MhRiJGoGawQHKAEFrD5Sh8pjfpWaQOP_qYFOcZXVmYxDoGeGwy8ynYjmy8zQTy3HK-okv1uwTxslK4_F_RGqn3ugkWV/s1004/fae1f3463317f52edc57faf40f14ca4e_original.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1004" data-original-width="680" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qA6vmg5zOvVqGZVyNePlzh42wHN3GspX_4DdLKJxNxEWqA-igbMoiBVbLgYJI5HDhxPt6glr6fkTgyfrkabTdj30ZM_TVjjc5MhRiJGoGawQHKAEFrD5Sh8pjfpWaQOP_qYFOcZXVmYxDoGeGwy8ynYjmy8zQTy3HK-okv1uwTxslK4_F_RGqn3ugkWV/w271-h400/fae1f3463317f52edc57faf40f14ca4e_original.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><p> What has brought about this transformation from sceptic to supporter? Well, the project is from <b><i>Footsore Miniatures</i></b>, a reliable and established company I know and have bought from; the project is for an extensive range of relevant figures which I know the masters lare already all made; the figures will blend seemlessly with my existing 1066 & All That collection. They are <b><i>Matt Bickley's Vikings</i></b> of course!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dGCmc7J0neY0Z-NMPEdvkMUnwX5zAqITG2hawcfG7TTUIP_g8JmUBiqNXZ6faea1cph61plifrLXotIX3U6ZTrV3oZr4nM-p11WXSgKrbimU9VU5NdaB4Hc1Km212AlpiGgMDqSACHIy47u5M678pyLdsyV-yHIr0sNGI88StDoXvxqsTvFEf_EtkvmN/s2048/Matt-Bickleys-Vikings-Footsore-Miniatures-Games.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dGCmc7J0neY0Z-NMPEdvkMUnwX5zAqITG2hawcfG7TTUIP_g8JmUBiqNXZ6faea1cph61plifrLXotIX3U6ZTrV3oZr4nM-p11WXSgKrbimU9VU5NdaB4Hc1Km212AlpiGgMDqSACHIy47u5M678pyLdsyV-yHIr0sNGI88StDoXvxqsTvFEf_EtkvmN/w283-h400/Matt-Bickleys-Vikings-Footsore-Miniatures-Games.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><p>I have chosen one of the four available <i>Kickstarter</i> packages as you might have guessed from the first image, with the <i>Add On</i> packs of several mounted Vikings, my Saxons being undone in the last outing by loosing their only mounted unit! The <i>Kickstarter</i> was fully funded within minutes of opening and I learned from emails that I had already qualified for two of the free Stretch Goals within an hour! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmkvc47CZcVcNFts4R5Ju9eiIeKXGjYVv6RZR2dVO-yaGzBDqnn4k-6RTu50JtV5WwM2Xd_ba6UDQffMk1FJKT7CALGvUC7KaKldLjcEocoo0HNyuuuGvKywoNoHlhvW47cUWFu26UyIQkPNMp5rjWW2-lTiW2BymG7NDI3J71ayxJSTyZItU7FEq6n-a/s680/5b1b52152e5035bcfe3734a3556ce314_original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="680" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmkvc47CZcVcNFts4R5Ju9eiIeKXGjYVv6RZR2dVO-yaGzBDqnn4k-6RTu50JtV5WwM2Xd_ba6UDQffMk1FJKT7CALGvUC7KaKldLjcEocoo0HNyuuuGvKywoNoHlhvW47cUWFu26UyIQkPNMp5rjWW2-lTiW2BymG7NDI3J71ayxJSTyZItU7FEq6n-a/s320/5b1b52152e5035bcfe3734a3556ce314_original.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>As I typed those words the first seven bonus Stretch Goals were revealed as unlocked, as were a further six figures, the Valkyries!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Aj6H3urZbe4zOqvFQ9CWrNzUmUAF-p4T22186uJ3YiJyfJrCOgaZCYknItPkAOk4gGPXaD3H-U1POZD9zKzngTqUhRgCQGW8lTd3ZkJS5n-8r9G4d1-9bcfBX1QzX82-7VVQf2H5m04iklPV4Zl5flLOBFYe1EwgxMk0XdfuJmVo2iXMrxXUxEA6ZTxi/s771/93c5ea1e67aaec589d7397b96b157a39_original.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Aj6H3urZbe4zOqvFQ9CWrNzUmUAF-p4T22186uJ3YiJyfJrCOgaZCYknItPkAOk4gGPXaD3H-U1POZD9zKzngTqUhRgCQGW8lTd3ZkJS5n-8r9G4d1-9bcfBX1QzX82-7VVQf2H5m04iklPV4Zl5flLOBFYe1EwgxMk0XdfuJmVo2iXMrxXUxEA6ZTxi/s320/93c5ea1e67aaec589d7397b96b157a39_original.png" width="282" /></a></div><p>Of course now I have to wait not only for production moulds and such before I receive my figures, but also more immediately to see what other wonderful figures will emerge from the silhouettes! I think that I can just about manage that unwargamer like position...just about! For any amongst my readers who have missed Matt's splendid figures shown above and who wants to back the project the link is below. You know you want to...Go on, Go on, Go on!</p><p>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/footsore-miniatures/vikings-28mm-dark-age-early-medieval-miniatures</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-71705466488497200732024-03-17T08:05:00.000-07:002024-03-18T08:13:38.759-07:00WMMS 2024<p>Back in the day Phil and I might have visited over 20 shows in a year, with <b><i>WMMS</i></b> often being the first of the campaigning year. We had even been it's organisers from the mid 1970's to mid 1980's. So I'm sure you will understand that it holds a special place in my hobby interests. Nowadays it's held at Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton, an Olympic qualifying stone's throw from home, so it's an easy visit. Usually traders are plentiful and varied, while games are almost all of a high standard and wide genre. Add in the modelling societies' inspirational displays and even several groups of uniformed reenactors and you get good value from the modest entry fee. You could ask my grandson William if you don't believe me. He had a whale of a time being a proper wargamer, buying troops, tank, bases and paint all himself. He managed to find the Star Wars game pretty smartish too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwsdQCFX7HOUCm8gshtYWciUToa8POqbbgnc6h9hyx10dsj8GVTLP5W3AtdLyRp6V4GiNrsuSViwQ6PZ5D2-oiWNXp5poUdYrfAulx88EeYWi-Gdc31zuiv-bV3u6bVkwnCGx3kEsO_NBAkuCCBf4uYqQr2WPLle6JtWBVkJWMRhdQYUUASW9f9xEtTxO/s2326/IMG_20240317_111317__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2326" data-original-width="1877" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwsdQCFX7HOUCm8gshtYWciUToa8POqbbgnc6h9hyx10dsj8GVTLP5W3AtdLyRp6V4GiNrsuSViwQ6PZ5D2-oiWNXp5poUdYrfAulx88EeYWi-Gdc31zuiv-bV3u6bVkwnCGx3kEsO_NBAkuCCBf4uYqQr2WPLle6JtWBVkJWMRhdQYUUASW9f9xEtTxO/s320/IMG_20240317_111317__01.jpg" width="258" /></a></div>As ever there were lots of really splendid games on show. Well done to all those clubs and individuals involved in bringing such excellent and varied a spectacle for visitors to enjoy. Being a bit constrained by time I took just a selection of game pictures to give a sense of the spectacle on offer. First up Wellington in India by John French and friends. 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The Battle of Frederick in this instance. Marvellous figures and terrain here I thought! There was a second game I liked as well but I couldn't get a decent picture of it as it so popular.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaboVkkmZWx1qBcAiZNvdLSlv9ZAuM5Hsx4tuScPrqqeLT2wuklBgiWDra1Kg3Uu89qFCxGRNaIlpyyU5yRBpqb5hSAVTpLN88I8kJRliVWrSdCixAzSrlBQj92Y-s0uHrPmkozWSDw6_BJoWEYr_Wu98SN5uyZjAy35S5D0fDM5AYzBDRGAQUNhBK3Tr/s4608/IMG_20240317_111028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaboVkkmZWx1qBcAiZNvdLSlv9ZAuM5Hsx4tuScPrqqeLT2wuklBgiWDra1Kg3Uu89qFCxGRNaIlpyyU5yRBpqb5hSAVTpLN88I8kJRliVWrSdCixAzSrlBQj92Y-s0uHrPmkozWSDw6_BJoWEYr_Wu98SN5uyZjAy35S5D0fDM5AYzBDRGAQUNhBK3Tr/w400-h184/IMG_20240317_111028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLfoRIph3K_PMBFqIHO7_DhPWezaTgUt6K_x3aGRwU86JMtrlQm3cQCjDm0Yk2WVhiFO6ehLiD2FPjx5pZb6v8UNQcbsZy9Sc4xm3CcmBJPA41zY4YPhEHchtd_EBi5uhXQ3QUGA2B4bRbrREXQNK2ev_iL1CPtddWxD2KZPrDeMNqJpm5SPTHFfZQJyq1/s4608/IMG_20240317_122111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLfoRIph3K_PMBFqIHO7_DhPWezaTgUt6K_x3aGRwU86JMtrlQm3cQCjDm0Yk2WVhiFO6ehLiD2FPjx5pZb6v8UNQcbsZy9Sc4xm3CcmBJPA41zY4YPhEHchtd_EBi5uhXQ3QUGA2B4bRbrREXQNK2ev_iL1CPtddWxD2KZPrDeMNqJpm5SPTHFfZQJyq1/w400-h184/IMG_20240317_122111.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAMJGD269DdkQXGVcaDumoiXXajUEG0jPxgmnxWXHlmfOo2LebbY2rMWc16BUOf2qAGpRwVsG-UbKDZlS7Ht0rQm7RQum9ENw1bZrXrTgW6R-9Z1GF3pNpB4FKUODHoj0uy650z0iCym5rf1TFI02iEMxK_MHE_nX9I3Jt8EQwiNSjHfrVdOIcdZB2zb5/s4608/IMG_20240317_122123.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAMJGD269DdkQXGVcaDumoiXXajUEG0jPxgmnxWXHlmfOo2LebbY2rMWc16BUOf2qAGpRwVsG-UbKDZlS7Ht0rQm7RQum9ENw1bZrXrTgW6R-9Z1GF3pNpB4FKUODHoj0uy650z0iCym5rf1TFI02iEMxK_MHE_nX9I3Jt8EQwiNSjHfrVdOIcdZB2zb5/w400-h184/IMG_20240317_122123.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Followed by a splendid AWI game which came complete complete with a splendid log fort! I covert that feature, just no storage space in GHQ sadly!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUAW23QfUKwZEbe1qittoTAp-B30h_ruT8964CH4SS-I1t_FTEEoqVaTxH5yzcIq1Fbgus5wUwd6Ty5W5xOR8nghbEokHJ5il1wSLTKuSu3aB5-8c-IKAWFXhCrL2jlfPyDbosi0aSXlZAGDfwdvwpvZ_qYE34Ad4px-YppNttipYyfrhn_AMB40RSLQu/s4608/IMG_20240317_110930.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUAW23QfUKwZEbe1qittoTAp-B30h_ruT8964CH4SS-I1t_FTEEoqVaTxH5yzcIq1Fbgus5wUwd6Ty5W5xOR8nghbEokHJ5il1wSLTKuSu3aB5-8c-IKAWFXhCrL2jlfPyDbosi0aSXlZAGDfwdvwpvZ_qYE34Ad4px-YppNttipYyfrhn_AMB40RSLQu/w400-h184/IMG_20240317_110930.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lots of splendid forts and castles on show in fact!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsz7uxptsaIC3qjsi4Y70ZJzMMCirP298IWSiYBowL2itWNFvh-lCIA6RTM5J4qePCPZu7Vb5BMmRwykEMnqZJ2Pm6FBjJD-q8nwgnTNAOtxd9hhVYFZ1V5BmcoGKQNwqNT-cZgA63c5ur-EOiXa99jIocCSJZu0Z3mA_FVhsbPOd6Tg55SsrC7FiQILTo/s3770/IMG_20240317_110349__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3770" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsz7uxptsaIC3qjsi4Y70ZJzMMCirP298IWSiYBowL2itWNFvh-lCIA6RTM5J4qePCPZu7Vb5BMmRwykEMnqZJ2Pm6FBjJD-q8nwgnTNAOtxd9hhVYFZ1V5BmcoGKQNwqNT-cZgA63c5ur-EOiXa99jIocCSJZu0Z3mA_FVhsbPOd6Tg55SsrC7FiQILTo/w400-h184/IMG_20240317_110349__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeVd24-T6yQv4H5vYpgzjpcUUI4vbaFtgd-RzhURzUbJpKVYI9hAgPiDWaCRP5whBTXoqabFpw22UxYLvN-YPRRTbml7d4jG2TGI720RfG_hwF2n_FjmQMBOORNuhweH3-o5hZeh6ATygOHZ3SP4ahZQl-GrSNCHkmaoVoToavWSrBYpr8IezYDRaMZX2/s4608/IMG_20240317_110826.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I wish I had his stamina to put on games at our age!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvWKOmwsBIEHAQqooPUxQNK-n7CalePRIiwzcYBmmFVnaQB363TKHcO92mrRLuiv9G509q3cU9AxK9q1FmohnHR300OFRRgK4_XGf0u9gZHL6oY3khdiVHMZqX5KWA9X4Dj6azNh-w-gkuo7T2I1OCNP5tL2rTShEXC9rA3NdQIdAgKywG5zaZaCI7gzy/s4608/IMG_20240317_111215.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2112" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvWKOmwsBIEHAQqooPUxQNK-n7CalePRIiwzcYBmmFVnaQB363TKHcO92mrRLuiv9G509q3cU9AxK9q1FmohnHR300OFRRgK4_XGf0u9gZHL6oY3khdiVHMZqX5KWA9X4Dj6azNh-w-gkuo7T2I1OCNP5tL2rTShEXC9rA3NdQIdAgKywG5zaZaCI7gzy/w294-h640/IMG_20240317_111215.jpg" width="294" /></a></div>I hope you agree with me that these are enough to inspire even the most jaded wargamer, and there were many more splendid offerings I didn't have the time to photograph. Well done to all concerned!<div>Now though to a different matter. There was a good range of traders selling their wares providing pretty much every period and scale you might fancy, but not some who have supported the show down the years. If traders don't have a physical presence at shows, using the excuse of the cost of living crisis perhaps, they have noone to blame if they subsequently loose customers. I appreciate each and ever trader who makes the effort to attend any show and deplore those who declined. Some like stalwarts <i>Dave Thomas</i> carrying <b><i>Perry Miniatures</i></b> and <i>Andy</i> at <b><i>The Last Valley</i></b> travel considerable distances to shows without complaint. They get my thanks and respect every time, not to mention my custom! The show was busy and buzzing during our time there and traders seemed very busy taking customers' money. On that note though my purchases were small I must confess. My excuse is that I was helping William with his choices! So, from <b style="font-style: italic;">The Last Valley</b>,<b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>a collection of small gardens for India and three trees ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTaX5qW9WSUNVujcgdOlLdWyoQD8iiHGt4ImqXpxNyPdWNNfkH_oCK0vTHFVnCIA0VUrkhoynTcTsEVTC3k5EPUcOVmA_r1s5NCsvERFGmD6u-CqBMXK1FqfCJxq-T-CRL41t29UvoJRJs1K5x1d4Lk06209D59mbcwUhRUDnUwROrwc1hTHkTad-JZK6/s2821/IMG_20240317_142315__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1921" data-original-width="2821" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTaX5qW9WSUNVujcgdOlLdWyoQD8iiHGt4ImqXpxNyPdWNNfkH_oCK0vTHFVnCIA0VUrkhoynTcTsEVTC3k5EPUcOVmA_r1s5NCsvERFGmD6u-CqBMXK1FqfCJxq-T-CRL41t29UvoJRJs1K5x1d4Lk06209D59mbcwUhRUDnUwROrwc1hTHkTad-JZK6/w400-h272/IMG_20240317_142315__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>From <b><i>Ironclad Miniatures</i></b> a Russian church for the Crimean War (which Phil has spirited away for painting, hence no picture!) and from <b><i>Athena Miniatures</i></b> a mounted French officer for my embryonic French Crimean War brigade ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7g1Jh__4YV4bGcJQz8Mk-Fm6Z3YCZwpe1JN5Mmy2f9J492T11cYnob80agiYqFwtx5OTSK6RDTfATRs6uXXS958sAOPkIB2USTxiokBc92ijDb-wCSBb5W7PXgWm7lUH9_R5iMKoiizPM-lItk-VxjbQ1s3GphC0YdwXvhFy-fCFRB6x-D60JBXQlQ70/s3089/IMG_20240317_142449__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1819" data-original-width="3089" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7g1Jh__4YV4bGcJQz8Mk-Fm6Z3YCZwpe1JN5Mmy2f9J492T11cYnob80agiYqFwtx5OTSK6RDTfATRs6uXXS958sAOPkIB2USTxiokBc92ijDb-wCSBb5W7PXgWm7lUH9_R5iMKoiizPM-lItk-VxjbQ1s3GphC0YdwXvhFy-fCFRB6x-D60JBXQlQ70/w400-h235/IMG_20240317_142449__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div> Not a great spend I admit, but every little helps I am sure. This was the 46th WMMS held in the last 48 years - two years missed by the Plague of course. I have missed only two of those forty six and I'm already looking forward to next year's offering, which I'm confident will be just as splendid! Well done Paul and Dave and the members of the <i>Alumwell Wargames Society</i>!<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-64002834365138036952024-03-14T02:38:00.000-07:002024-03-14T02:39:18.682-07:00Edgar the Aetheling's...<p>...last grasp at the throne? Having repulsed the invader's advance on London near the Forest of Andreas Weald, Edgar has rallied his battered and weary force for one last throw of the dice, to defeat William the B*stard once and for all and secure the future of Saxon England. </p><p>William has been forced to make a temporary camp, throwing up a hasty palisade while sending out scouts to learn of the enemy's intentions and dispositions as the bulk of his battered army rest and recuperate. He knows that his grasp on the throne of England is weakening by the day as more stragglers from Haestingas rejoin Edgar's rag tag army blocking his advance on London. He knows that he may only have this one last chance of victory, though recognising Edgar may have something to say about that. </p><p>The rules used to facilitate the game are <b><i>Hail Caesar</i></b> in its second iteration. The game was set to last a maximum of twelve turns. If William and two units reach the point where the London road exits on the Saxon table edge he wins the game and claims the throne of England regardless of outcomes elsewhere. If he fails then similarly Edgar triumphs and the invaders sculk off back to Normandy. On then to the action as it unfolded through my usual anotated photomontage ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaf963wdEI9PSH_dbJVfqzVnYvKmnlseltb8JeHWYa5hr9-aZGpKf87IgW7tGRuZZUxtiKgAvBzLEvwa7MEDnXEmcfowWPlme2BfAOOFOKDYlHdzWpJ6kI2zUfulJFfgb6GOaVfbWiUVnY4yf6NQtlT8nmYQCyjZsQik1TYx8NZsij2Y-MTA62oaNIv14p/s4365/IMG_20240311_114752__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4365" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaf963wdEI9PSH_dbJVfqzVnYvKmnlseltb8JeHWYa5hr9-aZGpKf87IgW7tGRuZZUxtiKgAvBzLEvwa7MEDnXEmcfowWPlme2BfAOOFOKDYlHdzWpJ6kI2zUfulJFfgb6GOaVfbWiUVnY4yf6NQtlT8nmYQCyjZsQik1TYx8NZsij2Y-MTA62oaNIv14p/w400-h194/IMG_20240311_114752__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>William's army, or at least the bulk of it, shelter behind hastily erected palisade defences as his scouts seek out Edgar's forces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvl5nTOtQJs1GSt0wIj2c9UDyoG-DQADVyDHwM2kKhpEDtX27vmSwCKBFXkL-ahnIby1yKnIuzdHEeurCqpd6Rp3GqWCwlMk_FiXsDIU0RkHH1632Y4_7VVqmbUG5n2vKHAadabKL4d7lvHfDO8j8VIKj0xzYLkxak21j7hFcIveYhyAqEGZfrX_2lKkS/s3315/IMG_20240311_114759__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3315" data-original-width="1905" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvl5nTOtQJs1GSt0wIj2c9UDyoG-DQADVyDHwM2kKhpEDtX27vmSwCKBFXkL-ahnIby1yKnIuzdHEeurCqpd6Rp3GqWCwlMk_FiXsDIU0RkHH1632Y4_7VVqmbUG5n2vKHAadabKL4d7lvHfDO8j8VIKj0xzYLkxak21j7hFcIveYhyAqEGZfrX_2lKkS/w230-h400/IMG_20240311_114759__01.jpg" width="230" /></a></div>Breton cavalry supported by bow armed Medium infantry and a screen of skirmishing Light Infantry are everywhere it seems as they probe for Edgar's host.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_W2Swv3AWUeNSgtIyjH_tW4eu9XP2FJcJVcOFEj0ZaxQFQF8n-L8vN90jyPpH3mcBbOjqxiCUj8wfwjKaaG5zLnl5tp2d7SfnipEz4S5gHklBTa8cx2h-yc9iaV6jYKQcOb-EOe25t9Cm3di4LCyR3_WA1Fkm4tRreKB76ZA0kijMIkVzIwyiexT1j6hh/s3896/IMG_20240311_115303__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3896" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_W2Swv3AWUeNSgtIyjH_tW4eu9XP2FJcJVcOFEj0ZaxQFQF8n-L8vN90jyPpH3mcBbOjqxiCUj8wfwjKaaG5zLnl5tp2d7SfnipEz4S5gHklBTa8cx2h-yc9iaV6jYKQcOb-EOe25t9Cm3di4LCyR3_WA1Fkm4tRreKB76ZA0kijMIkVzIwyiexT1j6hh/w216-h400/IMG_20240311_115303__01.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>They discover Edgar's army drawn up blocking the London Road. He has added a force of Viking mercenary warriors as well as stranglers from the Great Fyrdd defeated at Haestingas.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-3hztZxLYDA_LEq9n4rGPVtIG3Wpc5G8JUFKGIsrY8TW-rto92_v42qSmPBfOkVwsGYUoHPOaAVrcNlGDPXc4IyrEUpKBCRKVLeuPSK5OGOc9BidX2ImcZPJZu4pB3bb5FOTb24yEEAiEXO6WgQdp41k2wFZWJUlMEP2nXcVuwSyUdpSoCGsMYvx1ykt/s3153/IMG_20240311_121009__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3153" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-3hztZxLYDA_LEq9n4rGPVtIG3Wpc5G8JUFKGIsrY8TW-rto92_v42qSmPBfOkVwsGYUoHPOaAVrcNlGDPXc4IyrEUpKBCRKVLeuPSK5OGOc9BidX2ImcZPJZu4pB3bb5FOTb24yEEAiEXO6WgQdp41k2wFZWJUlMEP2nXcVuwSyUdpSoCGsMYvx1ykt/w400-h268/IMG_20240311_121009__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Wearily William rouses his army. The men are all but spent yet know victory or defeat depend on them over the coming hours. The infantry advance determined to prevail and soon encounter Olaf's mercenary warband <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQ74cjMsl68SZA9o0FCu_g56102oZ_l6M3JQeAR8oS9-3vq2ATqTQt1Ur_HFvwNYHUKcPbNG9BNdyDrwV-YSGn2p6eR5h36RVUJ0hSGxJ_ySgzJzYmD68lsGu67OQCxVEV_sGWogwAD_1w_QyWRMO5IsOWYrVdMBVnQr_nQ336w5ZYHqnzwj1NHPA3p5d/s2389/IMG_20240311_121035__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2389" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQ74cjMsl68SZA9o0FCu_g56102oZ_l6M3JQeAR8oS9-3vq2ATqTQt1Ur_HFvwNYHUKcPbNG9BNdyDrwV-YSGn2p6eR5h36RVUJ0hSGxJ_ySgzJzYmD68lsGu67OQCxVEV_sGWogwAD_1w_QyWRMO5IsOWYrVdMBVnQr_nQ336w5ZYHqnzwj1NHPA3p5d/w400-h354/IMG_20240311_121035__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Lead by Olaf in the fire the Vikings crash into Williams heavily armoured Norman infantry. They are beaten but not repulsed!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5nCwyRDAsosruY1ghJCsmE7ySRRRdcEw2kB0RgU-r_H4kQOXwEAbaHMfZX3c4i-MBGzTX92Y3iafKZkEyFg-mTkN1ku7xCIH-b_rUWgQVufbKWiIH5qoF5kMHjJVgczBoMX-U68-QXC6gDis9sVfh8kk8mmobfuJnypKuxnmg-ga8nV5fvj1STbNyRvW/s3211/IMG_20240311_121839__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3211" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5nCwyRDAsosruY1ghJCsmE7ySRRRdcEw2kB0RgU-r_H4kQOXwEAbaHMfZX3c4i-MBGzTX92Y3iafKZkEyFg-mTkN1ku7xCIH-b_rUWgQVufbKWiIH5qoF5kMHjJVgczBoMX-U68-QXC6gDis9sVfh8kk8mmobfuJnypKuxnmg-ga8nV5fvj1STbNyRvW/w263-h400/IMG_20240311_121839__01.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>Steel clashes with steel, flesh tears, bone breaks and the screams of the wounded and dying rent the air. Saxon Medium Infantry and Thanes rush to Olaf's aid hoping the throw the invader back before his army is deployed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkor7rBouuNqXKBsqiXAar_yHuFTVgDNFNXzJIE92FEW-1sZcJ5Bb8SiVAmkthHqbtjd3HQLPmFrvBYlx1fw_fZ5q6YnM6PyIpktWvGDh8p5PXUYNZFgfQbAlSI6PAo3W0a-5uLd15zhq1Cp9uMn7FKLD_iTYmTtSO-44DWUy5To7fy-tZfvz9SMZ97oI7/s2112/IMG_20240311_122017__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1846" data-original-width="2112" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkor7rBouuNqXKBsqiXAar_yHuFTVgDNFNXzJIE92FEW-1sZcJ5Bb8SiVAmkthHqbtjd3HQLPmFrvBYlx1fw_fZ5q6YnM6PyIpktWvGDh8p5PXUYNZFgfQbAlSI6PAo3W0a-5uLd15zhq1Cp9uMn7FKLD_iTYmTtSO-44DWUy5To7fy-tZfvz9SMZ97oI7/w400-h350/IMG_20240311_122017__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Saxon javelin armed skirmishers burst from the cover of the dense woodland surprising William's bow armed Heavy Infantry. They are halted by the hail of javelins but do not falter!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IClbAo-VPcnvlQcASmIzytOfcxDaCAz5_lRzBRHk3zd_US8hcbJ_HwHRtUuhRYQ0HpXXCKX5j69OKJUx53axiCkykLhmp1i23yF3nvOFiyFdn8W9-bE9wj_M5dWw5MZGTChIfP3ho5uUte-f6pvu_L4CnHmrkd0njuMfhtTNCtD4CUe2Z7pOv0d8GrPA/s2302/IMG_20240311_124034__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2302" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IClbAo-VPcnvlQcASmIzytOfcxDaCAz5_lRzBRHk3zd_US8hcbJ_HwHRtUuhRYQ0HpXXCKX5j69OKJUx53axiCkykLhmp1i23yF3nvOFiyFdn8W9-bE9wj_M5dWw5MZGTChIfP3ho5uUte-f6pvu_L4CnHmrkd0njuMfhtTNCtD4CUe2Z7pOv0d8GrPA/w368-h400/IMG_20240311_124034__01.jpg" width="368" /></a></div>The Breton cavalry clash with Edgar's remaining Thanes on horseback. If they can defeat them then the London Road may yet be opened to William's sluggish main force.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJd6cIJQPXYYGgS9eX23rWkIxjVwqy1nZHoRSG83z_bZlTH6GCmEF_5QIirXDbkzy6_nKDgwJylekwZbZ3IUhBvRZGhULZcBG_mvb-PdR3PuAvjrtzs2nP69fcIGVF-tFd3GQ-d_lc8IKW8bgpkktdBUeMpYwYcGOqO7CRke6xgpHv1PoZwmj-IfxCcXs/s2683/IMG_20240311_124044__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2683" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJd6cIJQPXYYGgS9eX23rWkIxjVwqy1nZHoRSG83z_bZlTH6GCmEF_5QIirXDbkzy6_nKDgwJylekwZbZ3IUhBvRZGhULZcBG_mvb-PdR3PuAvjrtzs2nP69fcIGVF-tFd3GQ-d_lc8IKW8bgpkktdBUeMpYwYcGOqO7CRke6xgpHv1PoZwmj-IfxCcXs/w315-h400/IMG_20240311_124044__01.jpg" width="315" /></a></div>The Thanes break in panic out fought by the Breton's. Will this be the decisive moment for Edgar and William's hopes?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAelmsERood9quyKJC8XL2suxq7HEfFDHOwELPwtIhCzaAgQ0dqrUQ_bfZGAgrKsx1PtCwsc38VAfxCBdqSUBbIz9SgU0OXl8t3HK1fIOt_zrHmOMUW48UjPrmMsiKteO7u7OZmZdJptDz9SzskwUsFat3TLVIpu4RiKQx_drIPk0NOH_mRp5UnB543MN/s3088/IMG_20240311_134155__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3088" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAelmsERood9quyKJC8XL2suxq7HEfFDHOwELPwtIhCzaAgQ0dqrUQ_bfZGAgrKsx1PtCwsc38VAfxCBdqSUBbIz9SgU0OXl8t3HK1fIOt_zrHmOMUW48UjPrmMsiKteO7u7OZmZdJptDz9SzskwUsFat3TLVIpu4RiKQx_drIPk0NOH_mRp5UnB543MN/w400-h274/IMG_20240311_134155__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Despite Olaf's mercenary warband retiring from the fight with William's Heavy Infantry the Saxon line holds and then breaks the enemy's line. William's Heaviest flee and Saxon skirmishers threaten the supporting Normans.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObtzZrM8ipgOorBMP5JrkqPBaO8V9H_ICl97AVe9Ll8I9mzM4dQxv-e_WPt2gc-o02DrbuZMinJ_rUjFZBW92THrAYsXE8twpHmRzU1QLm7jHUjiGmC9fQh6eOhgzLvbx3nF-NOCorKdMqvru7jgNXl4SBpWRh2SsLjQ-IIU8OsdRRvkxD6uTSWoX57ss/s4608/IMG_20240311_115919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObtzZrM8ipgOorBMP5JrkqPBaO8V9H_ICl97AVe9Ll8I9mzM4dQxv-e_WPt2gc-o02DrbuZMinJ_rUjFZBW92THrAYsXE8twpHmRzU1QLm7jHUjiGmC9fQh6eOhgzLvbx3nF-NOCorKdMqvru7jgNXl4SBpWRh2SsLjQ-IIU8OsdRRvkxD6uTSWoX57ss/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_115919.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Refreshed, and possibly paid overtime, Olaf's mercenary warriors return to the fight clashing with the bulk of William's Norman infantry lead by Foot Knights.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XbE-Z-3DvqxiIipnOO1dwKJ_nS-boDZ2e3kUDPbE3Mc1KfbiukD1znVyMb2u7exXdlypkO0zH0gCLPw86lBhZfq33S6vdBKSJ5rdW3CiCOhuUClqxIbok-8GNUmvkl37c7C3n_EDBPJs8ZC8_NEEJBcEO59tT2nv58Ncq1di6viQrJTP7zi0bhJM84D9/s4608/IMG_20240311_115927.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XbE-Z-3DvqxiIipnOO1dwKJ_nS-boDZ2e3kUDPbE3Mc1KfbiukD1znVyMb2u7exXdlypkO0zH0gCLPw86lBhZfq33S6vdBKSJ5rdW3CiCOhuUClqxIbok-8GNUmvkl37c7C3n_EDBPJs8ZC8_NEEJBcEO59tT2nv58Ncq1di6viQrJTP7zi0bhJM84D9/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_115927.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Hoping to outflank William's sluggish army before it is fully formed for battle Edgar send his massed archers forward, screened by bow armed Light Infantry skirmishers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOc9HMIWJJ1FRv256swH5khJ0_e2Hpxak3X6B8_4bSs6lSVBayLjAu5HmStkbdmqs9f3pPdzJfC70HJLXgr4YA-6IvrMHWfF5IqNicAjZpk1ZCLmUipNMaf6gOYF7_GCVERLy9ZsX6kpOdQlUSC2-PuIqOMIscs_A5XRYxb1ANIe1fxZuQuNVz0ZOEXZ3s/s4608/IMG_20240311_120118.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOc9HMIWJJ1FRv256swH5khJ0_e2Hpxak3X6B8_4bSs6lSVBayLjAu5HmStkbdmqs9f3pPdzJfC70HJLXgr4YA-6IvrMHWfF5IqNicAjZpk1ZCLmUipNMaf6gOYF7_GCVERLy9ZsX6kpOdQlUSC2-PuIqOMIscs_A5XRYxb1ANIe1fxZuQuNVz0ZOEXZ3s/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_120118.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The mounted Thanes reform and advance again with the support of skirmishing Light Infantry. More Normans are hastening slowly towards this section of the battle line!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilk1_ZSgot7UkjLuW9eyWt9vb4mIFeG9rmvHd-KGMzt9gURKjZcCr83OXjePA8eNfFzbTDr4p-oKx_7rMwHJSQC6-NOSTI0z2eum7LCXeGk5imydRC1s6sQf3peJCsL3ZiTj3Li-VZMmi_bVALRShu3hZr4sgPio4DhyphenhyphenwU7bd4E3B0XUDBG7hxBpEORI1Y/s4608/IMG_20240311_121815.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilk1_ZSgot7UkjLuW9eyWt9vb4mIFeG9rmvHd-KGMzt9gURKjZcCr83OXjePA8eNfFzbTDr4p-oKx_7rMwHJSQC6-NOSTI0z2eum7LCXeGk5imydRC1s6sQf3peJCsL3ZiTj3Li-VZMmi_bVALRShu3hZr4sgPio4DhyphenhyphenwU7bd4E3B0XUDBG7hxBpEORI1Y/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_121815.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Many of William's Knights have not yet left the camp and are surprised to come under a hail of arrows from the advancing Saxons. While William's problem remains the sluggish response of his army Edgar's is the uncoordinated piecemeal successes of his army.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UDIKhz1_scFj9gPsR4oQac3a-F0YHQifntHyH0kvSlu230aWWOsICgdO_xsivK01v5OgDz67ccAmZ9GB-G8OGTN4o5GlrmVxbZ4eU14hxy_hvW2sLAZYroDzMSgGyfMRWkHkwOowkQx1wFSDRiJhZQtVdwPiYT0-5PFogqfohzxdiegemNkz3X8pl2iY/s4352/IMG_20240311_134348_Bokeh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4352" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UDIKhz1_scFj9gPsR4oQac3a-F0YHQifntHyH0kvSlu230aWWOsICgdO_xsivK01v5OgDz67ccAmZ9GB-G8OGTN4o5GlrmVxbZ4eU14hxy_hvW2sLAZYroDzMSgGyfMRWkHkwOowkQx1wFSDRiJhZQtVdwPiYT0-5PFogqfohzxdiegemNkz3X8pl2iY/w400-h300/IMG_20240311_134348_Bokeh.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In the centre Olaf's mercenary warband struggles to hold back a much larger force and his losses are mounting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZVJnKC9tG1CZBSI5AVMmI_qMgD_LgFIHQJKQrIDjWxkCTLF2S4XjNBwjzwBLk2JYVgtleTTfT_j_nwah4qX65eytI0LMfRf72wkHP8VLIpie2CPuJu_6FPalSQK0tyUH7hejCxMffq6YQOfeD5OhNFHEyUmpZ75VcFmkkKqtQ4UWES2kwJHFGE7H8hvr/s4608/IMG_20240311_134408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZVJnKC9tG1CZBSI5AVMmI_qMgD_LgFIHQJKQrIDjWxkCTLF2S4XjNBwjzwBLk2JYVgtleTTfT_j_nwah4qX65eytI0LMfRf72wkHP8VLIpie2CPuJu_6FPalSQK0tyUH7hejCxMffq6YQOfeD5OhNFHEyUmpZ75VcFmkkKqtQ4UWES2kwJHFGE7H8hvr/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_134408.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>One last push and the Vikings break, the remnants fleeing towards the rear and safety!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YUj_-hoeP2Cs6iG6iwO5TD8ZrWQWWaKNAukdhzR_dzLZIJUITg-b1f4NKoUPI73SBGjzyO4GUFLhTJKoqU1vcaGqzBb7Kfth-qADGqbehr1OqeWkRbxzhmBYPZRHrMDrpXJhgak9e0vAC-vtW-815P9m78m84LB26D85rjdOwOJdPIJHsK9-qRx3o8eI/s3332/IMG_20240311_135156__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3332" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YUj_-hoeP2Cs6iG6iwO5TD8ZrWQWWaKNAukdhzR_dzLZIJUITg-b1f4NKoUPI73SBGjzyO4GUFLhTJKoqU1vcaGqzBb7Kfth-qADGqbehr1OqeWkRbxzhmBYPZRHrMDrpXJhgak9e0vAC-vtW-815P9m78m84LB26D85rjdOwOJdPIJHsK9-qRx3o8eI/w400-h254/IMG_20240311_135156__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Before William's tired men can take advantage of their success they are assailed from front and flank by Saxons. The latter are outclassed in the fighting but sell their lives dearly!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeV-Y2uAfI6pFgSHYbgMek4dtsgqdt2aMcB40I6uQcv70dmsl-rl2h6Y8QLdodoIqlBqig67wejKgP6rJlHWQyGOrHSPNgDWDCBi9q1cIB8U2CTCheYas7MOzUeSihd7YqylAje7ELMoesYMGUReC39jCf3ogmUQUTSdmz2gFdNlA4DnoXc7tkqBxIZzCK/s4608/IMG_20240311_135209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeV-Y2uAfI6pFgSHYbgMek4dtsgqdt2aMcB40I6uQcv70dmsl-rl2h6Y8QLdodoIqlBqig67wejKgP6rJlHWQyGOrHSPNgDWDCBi9q1cIB8U2CTCheYas7MOzUeSihd7YqylAje7ELMoesYMGUReC39jCf3ogmUQUTSdmz2gFdNlA4DnoXc7tkqBxIZzCK/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_135209.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Alas they are overcome by weight of numbers and flee rearward. William's exhausted men's cheering is curtailed by the sight of the Saxon shield wall forming ahead of them along the rise. Edgar is far from beaten and William's army has much fighting ahead of it if he is to triumph.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZlRWuy1eKhuoIDPEq8HY74nyojDqOw3rOV5189gvsdQCkNlCFtb4oICfHqpfkBkXkdjlegVaR4eWR9jRK8UdkXkxfoi68BZgurP5EJTIsb1lJs0oo27QyTX1yeODkiMHZ7j689mgzvahrrdp7iHXDraXa0grPqwd1oOd6tKihJqhIOarp1KUsNbyLmWV/s4608/IMG_20240311_141233__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1834" data-original-width="4608" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZlRWuy1eKhuoIDPEq8HY74nyojDqOw3rOV5189gvsdQCkNlCFtb4oICfHqpfkBkXkdjlegVaR4eWR9jRK8UdkXkxfoi68BZgurP5EJTIsb1lJs0oo27QyTX1yeODkiMHZ7j689mgzvahrrdp7iHXDraXa0grPqwd1oOd6tKihJqhIOarp1KUsNbyLmWV/w400-h159/IMG_20240311_141233__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The road to London is still denied to William and his army as the Saxon Heavy Infantry supported by the remnants of Edgar's Hearthguard form a solid shieldwall blocking his path. As the Saxon skirmishers are driven off, the first of William's Knights arrive on the scene whilst the Breton's explore a route around Edgar's flank.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_Asq2lHURYihTJtzbFTbIkEjXGwelIC6DaBKzevU-IVDKTgIhcBafP6Vnd2Ywx9UM5uauqFxSnNf7nBsFRdVki8-aTi5Y0NrBCc1KVEKoZbA5OcvC717C087BTHFqTaDrRbaKIIackNy4ZwFrCd3J4gdtgsMfpSY8IyXvJRCIDCV3tMy5PbqKje8xBaC/s4608/IMG_20240311_141946.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_Asq2lHURYihTJtzbFTbIkEjXGwelIC6DaBKzevU-IVDKTgIhcBafP6Vnd2Ywx9UM5uauqFxSnNf7nBsFRdVki8-aTi5Y0NrBCc1KVEKoZbA5OcvC717C087BTHFqTaDrRbaKIIackNy4ZwFrCd3J4gdtgsMfpSY8IyXvJRCIDCV3tMy5PbqKje8xBaC/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_141946.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In the centre Saxon Medium and Light Infantry continue to slow the Norman advance. Although ought classed the Saxons are making William's advance here very difficult.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT81lKrXtSRiJl8RWEK13x7tN-kXRxvguWuDXW423GI6VmcIh2h71q3yez57ucL9zHuGGmCfr1jv_NAKHWWUzIbTcEzwvQtMkKIlCp_Pu_U1xdmJJRPQN2OYw0r9_wYJiBJdNcS0ICazfzJYtj-VFLa6SWBQjOfXYnqWAYOjWfNCh7-GrHNB4KNGEf-AzR/s4370/IMG_20240311_141953__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4370" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT81lKrXtSRiJl8RWEK13x7tN-kXRxvguWuDXW423GI6VmcIh2h71q3yez57ucL9zHuGGmCfr1jv_NAKHWWUzIbTcEzwvQtMkKIlCp_Pu_U1xdmJJRPQN2OYw0r9_wYJiBJdNcS0ICazfzJYtj-VFLa6SWBQjOfXYnqWAYOjWfNCh7-GrHNB4KNGEf-AzR/w400-h194/IMG_20240311_141953__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>On William's right though more mounted Knights arrive in support of his tired infantry. The Bretons also appears to have discovered Edgar's left is exposed and unsupported.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoeekxgwTb73POCEwaLDHJwcq5jr2bMJ2TaYA8yl3rNi9657rxVDgH0FZcQeFkM8R4Prc5uqpJVjwECFxczAqq8KCOax674p9-cdc7QRZNyCKcg4nqMVAYz9U02kGPlU-Jt9kaqCxFcXyR_8nmzjrEEoYX5Fsoab4fFVDXNbORKTLcGHN34h9rkRzuxG4E/s4598/IMG_20240311_142908__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1943" data-original-width="4598" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoeekxgwTb73POCEwaLDHJwcq5jr2bMJ2TaYA8yl3rNi9657rxVDgH0FZcQeFkM8R4Prc5uqpJVjwECFxczAqq8KCOax674p9-cdc7QRZNyCKcg4nqMVAYz9U02kGPlU-Jt9kaqCxFcXyR_8nmzjrEEoYX5Fsoab4fFVDXNbORKTLcGHN34h9rkRzuxG4E/w400-h169/IMG_20240311_142908__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supported by his Hearthguard Edgar surveys his last line of defence as the shieldwall forms along the ridgeline blocking the London Road to William still.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMqLodV38ke4PZol6jf0up0Y6r8wg6GFV772qPkkPD9vDTZfEgGZKZaCsYxK-0l0TJdcTbRph-TKLpUCyEHrSm9UEpqJk6NEs0utXRPYH8nfgIxQNC8WscK2p-Wa2OS0ewKDp5mBR9EpwWR1RYqLea5-JgwIFxpMNrqL9xKLs_VXpFIGetiq70aRvpMEZ/s4608/IMG_20240311_144426.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMqLodV38ke4PZol6jf0up0Y6r8wg6GFV772qPkkPD9vDTZfEgGZKZaCsYxK-0l0TJdcTbRph-TKLpUCyEHrSm9UEpqJk6NEs0utXRPYH8nfgIxQNC8WscK2p-Wa2OS0ewKDp5mBR9EpwWR1RYqLea5-JgwIFxpMNrqL9xKLs_VXpFIGetiq70aRvpMEZ/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_144426.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Sadly for Edgar the Breton's have managed to force a passage around his left flank and hordes of William's heavily armed Knights are sweeping around his rear unopposed. Edgar can do nothing to deny William any longer it seems.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAk-8bnOaBIPhFFFIvG5acc3d5lRO7-O8_3UCE25Y9xuDygq3JdKmN5-EZHYuvK7MYVAdU_CDCL5w5hQp45NCg89tpKqfKnmvZi-WWrQ9WRBiEgiJ4m-zz5BjAWTL3J8-QgBAhKGEtqfgVE-HHen9qzFkWYX9YQnrBqyknlByYDQAcTDFxd7TncLqajyr/s4608/IMG_20240311_145121.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAk-8bnOaBIPhFFFIvG5acc3d5lRO7-O8_3UCE25Y9xuDygq3JdKmN5-EZHYuvK7MYVAdU_CDCL5w5hQp45NCg89tpKqfKnmvZi-WWrQ9WRBiEgiJ4m-zz5BjAWTL3J8-QgBAhKGEtqfgVE-HHen9qzFkWYX9YQnrBqyknlByYDQAcTDFxd7TncLqajyr/w400-h184/IMG_20240311_145121.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Snatching victory in the face of defeat William leads his mounted retinue of Norman Knights along the road to London and his coronation in Westminster. Edgar and his Hearthguard will leave for the continent with the remnants of Olaf's mercenary warband and a life in exile. The remains of Saxon England's last army disperse to their homes. For them the fight is over...for now.</p><p>The game was enthralling from beginning to end, going the full twelve turns and William only reaching the target victory position with his final <i>Follow Me!</i> order of his final command phase. Edgar put up a valiant resistance with many early successes but was undone in the end by lack of coordination in his plan's execution and the telling loss of his only mounted element. <i><b>Hail Caesar! </b></i>delivered in spades to facilitate a splendid and gripping encounter.</p><p><br /></p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-53892515695934988832024-03-12T01:56:00.000-07:002024-03-12T11:04:36.020-07:002nd Battalion, the 1st, the Royal Scots<p>The latest unit to march across the painting desk and muster into GHQ for the Crimean War project is the 2nd Battalion of the 1st, the Royal Scots. The figures are <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b>, the bases from <b><i>Warbases</i></b> and the flags from <i>North Star</i>. This brings my Highland Brigade up to three battalions now, with a fourth kilted regiment next but one in the painting queue ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGJKPZKfpehMJhG0d7QecspinzQWYHxyGBowDWDHExqImANaG0RuN6GkQU3glUd769JH51KmHAUf5SQAJGur_s3FN7OOo2bNzamP-6zfpjDtMHOBxk82EJ43ehWsKuL07KvHSOuttF2qeuylX3ePtvwwze_axbyoJ2DQouvTtIPX4IOxT4wVrqdbiCeYW/s2917/IMG_20240312_082706__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="2917" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGJKPZKfpehMJhG0d7QecspinzQWYHxyGBowDWDHExqImANaG0RuN6GkQU3glUd769JH51KmHAUf5SQAJGur_s3FN7OOo2bNzamP-6zfpjDtMHOBxk82EJ43ehWsKuL07KvHSOuttF2qeuylX3ePtvwwze_axbyoJ2DQouvTtIPX4IOxT4wVrqdbiCeYW/w400-h168/IMG_20240312_082706__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPMhSmKmYwqk1hEe5chGIobclVGvXJcY0XSCmfBSY2iRuVi7i5JlusCmfezWL8MttdKSnDH2Xc5GZIOq3UHysHWVHhd01QEoF0G2YWW0ZgPwYFiKCUY5HfZRHInTp6FbYkye3oskF1Mg23aXOaWVLjG5wsmKSILOxlZzuA6yb47aQJEs6unznsQrQD8j-/s2112/IMG_20240312_082803__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="1802" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPMhSmKmYwqk1hEe5chGIobclVGvXJcY0XSCmfBSY2iRuVi7i5JlusCmfezWL8MttdKSnDH2Xc5GZIOq3UHysHWVHhd01QEoF0G2YWW0ZgPwYFiKCUY5HfZRHInTp6FbYkye3oskF1Mg23aXOaWVLjG5wsmKSILOxlZzuA6yb47aQJEs6unznsQrQD8j-/w341-h400/IMG_20240312_082803__01.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG0MtRoPMb1x4yflyYWl-FknM8nT8yIyE-E20kVazdxZL6dfscyDhyphenhyphenBLUGWdtgpL3CYCHZpDPytGvdJpXuKShAZCUfTmOqcahkwtNrkmOoLRca99svlTVJFu7ai9BMiu-zsoi0Cd5G8eIo9EMjq0A6X9ae4I1TjZxuzjgRmAB0G0amXGQPtlvDsPzeLd6/s1996/IMG_20240312_082840__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1957" data-original-width="1996" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG0MtRoPMb1x4yflyYWl-FknM8nT8yIyE-E20kVazdxZL6dfscyDhyphenhyphenBLUGWdtgpL3CYCHZpDPytGvdJpXuKShAZCUfTmOqcahkwtNrkmOoLRca99svlTVJFu7ai9BMiu-zsoi0Cd5G8eIo9EMjq0A6X9ae4I1TjZxuzjgRmAB0G0amXGQPtlvDsPzeLd6/w400-h393/IMG_20240312_082840__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4dUPl7YFoY2d7wvgIypcVVtE3mUdDx_QUjVqYxdtfjQ9ovy0Q2A-5EU8z-3WsalwvL8Q9GrrumiqtjMJdMWWhpCbQuT7YhjZj5f66j4_4TO-TyzS_Ih5GjCwxSkRR2uWdM3bEU9WYzHXfxIi3nMnLYr42kQYp7CLAxMmsASa1IYlFzqb8v89cjyeDUKr/s2214/IMG_20240312_082943__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2029" data-original-width="2214" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4dUPl7YFoY2d7wvgIypcVVtE3mUdDx_QUjVqYxdtfjQ9ovy0Q2A-5EU8z-3WsalwvL8Q9GrrumiqtjMJdMWWhpCbQuT7YhjZj5f66j4_4TO-TyzS_Ih5GjCwxSkRR2uWdM3bEU9WYzHXfxIi3nMnLYr42kQYp7CLAxMmsASa1IYlFzqb8v89cjyeDUKr/w400-h366/IMG_20240312_082943__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I've almost completed the second Command Stand I mentioned for the Jaeger regiment, so after finishing the two mounted figures off I'd hope to start on my third Jaeger battalion. These will be in a firing line configuration, so fewer figures than on my marching/advancing posed battalions. Hopefully they will be finished before the end of the month, hopefully.</p><p>The <i>Lead Pimple</i>, at least in respect of the Crimean War project, was almost down to manageable proportions; comprising two Roosian Jaeger battalions, a Roosian Dragoon squadron, a kilted Highland regiment, a British Line infantry regiment, the 7th Royal Fusiliers and a number of Light Infantry Firing Line bases to represent skirmishers probably. Then I was gifted six partially painted French Guard Voltigeurs by Phil. Well, no harm in bringing them up to battalion strength by ordering three more packs? Might as well order a French Line Infantry battalion and some flag sheets too. Projects grow like this without meaning to don't they? Already I'm planning on buying more French and these are not even cleaned up yet!</p><p> Off now though for a few damp days in the South Lakes to celebrate Sue's birthday on Friday! Back later in the week with an account of yesterday's 1066 & All That game with Phil! Á Bientôt mes amis!</p><p><br /></p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-29987769134234767872024-03-08T04:14:00.000-08:002024-03-08T04:14:47.861-08:00Another Command Stand <p> While I have been sploshing paint on the 2nd battalion of the 1st, the Royal Scots I have also been painting two mounted Roosian officer figures to make up another Command Stand. Well, you can't really have too many, can you?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqlojj0TtJwNXd9KIQi2m5tGwgHAlc7Ps5ar-kUcMppJu98lg3UnnQDwqQgAITK17_8M7Hq23REjgUflqzTBrcvsJtNDQtyJt9r31iCwOKjOcFBKdhGpRWC6QQUx09Qhz68vOpxqOtz_n7t7BN40xIYktXkHemOzliC18ct3fLlkl6oUw-aiPOZgRMko_/s2240/IMG_20240307_134019__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2240" data-original-width="1864" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqlojj0TtJwNXd9KIQi2m5tGwgHAlc7Ps5ar-kUcMppJu98lg3UnnQDwqQgAITK17_8M7Hq23REjgUflqzTBrcvsJtNDQtyJt9r31iCwOKjOcFBKdhGpRWC6QQUx09Qhz68vOpxqOtz_n7t7BN40xIYktXkHemOzliC18ct3fLlkl6oUw-aiPOZgRMko_/w333-h400/IMG_20240307_134019__01.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><p>The two officers are one each from the two command packs in the range, one in Roosian helmet and one in field cap. They are basically one piece horse and rider castings with a choice of separate right arms. This allows a degree of choice in the composition of the figures on the stand.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglDLp-P8OIAzdkGCKw5A1nOCw6_dqx3jj__MPq3_2j57huatbT8jEuMbmJzcWnJpbgE7G3PcOQnnkaUL57JB3iu0I6MB4dULbwLxlIZFHcvAQeUhz0D_5_s3qKG9OA2KRi4j5y3jW3zqCjnh-bViFS1_YpA888kR-LrvYot8p1285SuAIByvQ3SV58vQg/s2328/IMG_20240307_134027__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2328" data-original-width="1790" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglDLp-P8OIAzdkGCKw5A1nOCw6_dqx3jj__MPq3_2j57huatbT8jEuMbmJzcWnJpbgE7G3PcOQnnkaUL57JB3iu0I6MB4dULbwLxlIZFHcvAQeUhz0D_5_s3qKG9OA2KRi4j5y3jW3zqCjnh-bViFS1_YpA888kR-LrvYot8p1285SuAIByvQ3SV58vQg/w308-h400/IMG_20240307_134027__01__01.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><p>I assembled the one in the helmet to suggest the senior officer by choosing a pointing arm pose and then painting the more commonly worn grey for his greatcoat, whereas the second officer has the field cap and a shouldered sword with an other ranks' fawn greatcoat, as his ADC perhaps. They will serve as the Regimental Command for my <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b> Roosian line infantry regiment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiVTGmprbE0Ryum4slClsBMP8qg4fvzCzRszkMlDJcVQtMxhvp3jDDntmEpmJnFmcN954uG5sMDgAS5y1vnV9sjzflGQIaPJ0HXfbaUsjVcA5wY9jfKmf124Gq0EbW_OruBKsiOdNJ4IclcOmSfVWdMBbGgk5DagxGvGSSdhB0AmFU84EiJe3PA7WrMf1/s2339/IMG_20240307_134036__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1727" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiVTGmprbE0Ryum4slClsBMP8qg4fvzCzRszkMlDJcVQtMxhvp3jDDntmEpmJnFmcN954uG5sMDgAS5y1vnV9sjzflGQIaPJ0HXfbaUsjVcA5wY9jfKmf124Gq0EbW_OruBKsiOdNJ4IclcOmSfVWdMBbGgk5DagxGvGSSdhB0AmFU84EiJe3PA7WrMf1/w295-h400/IMG_20240307_134036__01.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><p>I'm currently two thirds of the way through painting 24 figures for the 2nd battalion of the Royal Scots and have also started a second pair of mounted Roosian officers for a second Command Stand. The latter will serve as the Regimental Command Stand for my Jaeger regiment, when the remaining two Battalions lurking in the <i>Lead Pimple </i>are finished!!!</p><p>The next scheduled game here in GHQ is on the coming Monday. Phil and I are going to return to our <i>1066 & All That</i> mini campaign pitting Edgar the Atheling against William the Barsteward once more. This Conquest lark is proving anything but straightforward for William I'm pleased to say.</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-28556365887778970532024-03-05T04:48:00.000-08:002024-03-05T04:48:04.693-08:00A Quick Return...<p>...to 'The Valley'. Paul had expressed a desire to play an ACW game on his February visit to GHQ and obviously I was only too happy to oblige! I decided on a follow-up game to the recent second engagement in our 'The Valley' mini campaign. Richmond has despatched General P Gornall to relieve the temporarily exhausted PJ Robinson. Gornall has been assured that reinforcements will follow urgently. His task is to reinvigorate and reorganise the Rebs before ol' Useless S Bykleigh can get his victorious Union army ready to deliver the telling blow to end the campaign. There follows a photomontage of pictures Paul took at intervals during the ensuing battle which will I trust give you, gentle reader, a sense of being down amongst the action ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tSiqAoCZarefYGkqLtxKrxGx3gNOSdjWj6BITj4LS1-S_EpMRYRVWqfJwaBz2CGt4r5yPZSHtNOg4JuAKhvLMQiiQWlNcSFoqEdDO996unMiQOrSrcjetO_2GKMaghZ64cZVenNQh5vbaEeULwakPNHQvU2qAv74clen3Qeds144h2XWDS2gKhSvnyZV/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tSiqAoCZarefYGkqLtxKrxGx3gNOSdjWj6BITj4LS1-S_EpMRYRVWqfJwaBz2CGt4r5yPZSHtNOg4JuAKhvLMQiiQWlNcSFoqEdDO996unMiQOrSrcjetO_2GKMaghZ64cZVenNQh5vbaEeULwakPNHQvU2qAv74clen3Qeds144h2XWDS2gKhSvnyZV/w400-h300/IMG-20240301-WA0020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>An alarming lack of urgency seems to pervade the defeated Rebs. Gornall will soon put a stop to that as he reorganises his force.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPop63m_s593vk_3AmKtHdR79siXhsgHCdhUTEHCqUYEPazirgkhaErBlknLj9KId7nV6zQJVyPbguuKOV_aSY_PneDEemRr60G82CYkZISKs2rgDJM27gQYP6V2zu8IOtk3J-B1dhayS9ymUn48w3kBvOsU-SLcB1JTPCZgxyA4kRDwRkXsrdgi8CQTbR/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPop63m_s593vk_3AmKtHdR79siXhsgHCdhUTEHCqUYEPazirgkhaErBlknLj9KId7nV6zQJVyPbguuKOV_aSY_PneDEemRr60G82CYkZISKs2rgDJM27gQYP6V2zu8IOtk3J-B1dhayS9ymUn48w3kBvOsU-SLcB1JTPCZgxyA4kRDwRkXsrdgi8CQTbR/w400-h265/IMG-20240301-WA0006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Rested and reorganised, the Tar Heels step out ready to do their duty once more.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSECQ-rKCDkRlUMn0FeI3-orT0CBKH0dH6RAA9mkjMn9CcmlY0oCxlXmmKeP5o7P9NSuGi4eXW3T670Ydujzcd7p72lDGKTNM1kSOuozcVlN_ovC1RfsjoBgSse5Z2n0jGACurpNzkpdvPRAX2ONmw3XDUaTJjp_qCFUwg7ENQCY3pjcvw4Jl2pBjFe0p1/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1600" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSECQ-rKCDkRlUMn0FeI3-orT0CBKH0dH6RAA9mkjMn9CcmlY0oCxlXmmKeP5o7P9NSuGi4eXW3T670Ydujzcd7p72lDGKTNM1kSOuozcVlN_ovC1RfsjoBgSse5Z2n0jGACurpNzkpdvPRAX2ONmw3XDUaTJjp_qCFUwg7ENQCY3pjcvw4Jl2pBjFe0p1/w400-h294/IMG-20240301-WA0009.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>More of the Rebs are on the move now flanked by resupplied artillery emplaced to cover the Reb position.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPlX8lWUglnqrYNzL-gp95PznpkvUARPimDiSPWy9o3upY6gNkJp-sLelIbBOXxfAz59-g5WnBfsARKNN4fSIylkrKO4cGvi8n1GptQfFNZthes5cPppBnROGUuHGUrPhPhY2-sBBfQWvp5MmoyFDK3T2PeDAwO5xk-9awYONXFEh2FI5pBSGDz37nTWE/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPlX8lWUglnqrYNzL-gp95PznpkvUARPimDiSPWy9o3upY6gNkJp-sLelIbBOXxfAz59-g5WnBfsARKNN4fSIylkrKO4cGvi8n1GptQfFNZthes5cPppBnROGUuHGUrPhPhY2-sBBfQWvp5MmoyFDK3T2PeDAwO5xk-9awYONXFEh2FI5pBSGDz37nTWE/w400-h300/IMG-20240301-WA0010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>More artillery are ready for action in support of Gornall's deploying Rebs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGb0lkmjRrXPEknaitgOaVDJXZllzJCiU76aN0Jfk6Q8gB-YXpfvfF9GLp2EJ4s-RYGwAcNcXSqCcWhD5scflpFFSpSL5bMUwwkTPYNsFYPaKnLx_2vAbYI8W0at2tRuxyXZUbiMMK8v-RXbMg21LiX4mZTHIr_qc2SxLxbSvDMg2hk7_Tkwsyi0DRTDL/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGb0lkmjRrXPEknaitgOaVDJXZllzJCiU76aN0Jfk6Q8gB-YXpfvfF9GLp2EJ4s-RYGwAcNcXSqCcWhD5scflpFFSpSL5bMUwwkTPYNsFYPaKnLx_2vAbYI8W0at2tRuxyXZUbiMMK8v-RXbMg21LiX4mZTHIr_qc2SxLxbSvDMg2hk7_Tkwsyi0DRTDL/w400-h300/IMG-20240301-WA0022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>On the flank of the Regular Infantry brigade colourfully uniformed troops from New York are also confidently advancing to crush those damned rebels!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoR0Zj0G43_WiZxdIoHTxYy6YphTpBv5S-6nswQgXn3diuRftozK544wADS2Ov436J4BN224RfirEf5omoVXkLch3wsGuvRnt3Ish1XXyLPjbN-_YhMqUhyn12F8CxGcEYuMfYfsHFLqW6wkAQ66SKzH7jHi6AZ8tu54RMrJQbIIxzU2PgN-0GzxmYcZaZ/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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No resupply problems here of course.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK42Q-nMvS4UiJ85Q1oy_B9bsw2M7HJzQORHq37j3q1JLV4ixaI7C63Pu-QyHihSSR5vgaixnB5JesotJkenHv5RQ6I2Qg9ktmUG4I_LgbOYYqeR_vSt74H2Y5ZVhtwqRaRl7Vifj8w_Wqtw7Y7TxOgV-2pTXUTO8Sq4WVqYVWNFA7kkcU3Jvvm73bm52g/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="1600" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK42Q-nMvS4UiJ85Q1oy_B9bsw2M7HJzQORHq37j3q1JLV4ixaI7C63Pu-QyHihSSR5vgaixnB5JesotJkenHv5RQ6I2Qg9ktmUG4I_LgbOYYqeR_vSt74H2Y5ZVhtwqRaRl7Vifj8w_Wqtw7Y7TxOgV-2pTXUTO8Sq4WVqYVWNFA7kkcU3Jvvm73bm52g/s320/IMG-20240301-WA0016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On the Union right flank the Garibaldi Guard once again find themselves in action shoring up the hard pressed line. The troops from the 3rd New Jersey and the 20th Massachusetts have their hands full holding off the reinvigorated Rebs under Gornall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNxjO9ZAUrVlsF18_AK-6KWNXR8TBAcFR2k5QU8F1_Kn8k4l8t3uejeOBKYN2ic36wsgGgBry37cWfxcxz0KZZ1_hjsV3HNLex2QM9njCNTS1FGDPm_2deP6h98FPa8UPgoq1yZnbDIkAFGAJ5PXJfo1VWIZkhrzXtH0ldDnzKWeqxnMGS9MkZt7br0W8/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="1600" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNxjO9ZAUrVlsF18_AK-6KWNXR8TBAcFR2k5QU8F1_Kn8k4l8t3uejeOBKYN2ic36wsgGgBry37cWfxcxz0KZZ1_hjsV3HNLex2QM9njCNTS1FGDPm_2deP6h98FPa8UPgoq1yZnbDIkAFGAJ5PXJfo1VWIZkhrzXtH0ldDnzKWeqxnMGS9MkZt7br0W8/s320/IMG-20240301-WA0018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In the centre the New Yorkers hesitate as Rebel infantry from South Carolina surge forward giving full voice to the chilling 'Rebel Yell'!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFCNK_HUuqQ3QUnfco4musSC4eCQ4x_IfS4uErqG2U-hynHMKoxeUH0gKxDAquZzdUxX0GlcH2atH3hIGjkVh-32rnuKwPv3Fpx7GWoHZA-jXZZzC3e6iuR06UxuhZZU4kYqDM4gNjUw4qLs_Yj6rW6sg9iNYx3LTDtVyzdl7MeaopXdzb2ePjtESFdL2/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1123" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFCNK_HUuqQ3QUnfco4musSC4eCQ4x_IfS4uErqG2U-hynHMKoxeUH0gKxDAquZzdUxX0GlcH2atH3hIGjkVh-32rnuKwPv3Fpx7GWoHZA-jXZZzC3e6iuR06UxuhZZU4kYqDM4gNjUw4qLs_Yj6rW6sg9iNYx3LTDtVyzdl7MeaopXdzb2ePjtESFdL2/s320/IMG-20240301-WA0019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Garibaldi Guard are about to be overwhelmed by Rebs here! The Union plan has unravelled through lost commands, missed opportunities and indifferent firepower!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaT_t5BRv-2zXMa9sws2-QzMQzj3GY3peBWLdyM5ZtFl_GdOpVVHP04SwVmZzQUcSuVq7ZGtnR-6kSffsdxF2fNiL_ZAAbv30qUF_YvdzVC4LTrcxHCPINbzznj3bqjrBqTNmjUBBcLlr0DWtqfGAuaTnP1m4o8g-IFgnraCgcI_gdpsXhyp5gaqBfnpu_/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="1600" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaT_t5BRv-2zXMa9sws2-QzMQzj3GY3peBWLdyM5ZtFl_GdOpVVHP04SwVmZzQUcSuVq7ZGtnR-6kSffsdxF2fNiL_ZAAbv30qUF_YvdzVC4LTrcxHCPINbzznj3bqjrBqTNmjUBBcLlr0DWtqfGAuaTnP1m4o8g-IFgnraCgcI_gdpsXhyp5gaqBfnpu_/w400-h261/IMG-20240301-WA0002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>It had all looked so promising early in the action but determined Reb attacks had turned the tide and the New Yorkers retired 'Whipped' from mounting losses and failing morale!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkh1mHWX3k2bfHLoYsV9tAwvB3NGbOD0r1WZO0YnA2LLJYkRyx0NvpNe7p7lgk_Oi0JJ5TfgU8YYZ3_kOIbraAj1XydOtv_DzjG850A2ZObAS4S1m1WI7RNShIBQ3fuos5-ZD1xoyPZdnAL9wQX4qd4eS2ABKB2EmeJbkwsQBklISfi0M8CI_IlWmq4Aq/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="1600" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkh1mHWX3k2bfHLoYsV9tAwvB3NGbOD0r1WZO0YnA2LLJYkRyx0NvpNe7p7lgk_Oi0JJ5TfgU8YYZ3_kOIbraAj1XydOtv_DzjG850A2ZObAS4S1m1WI7RNShIBQ3fuos5-ZD1xoyPZdnAL9wQX4qd4eS2ABKB2EmeJbkwsQBklISfi0M8CI_IlWmq4Aq/w400-h289/IMG-20240301-WA0008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Lost and misinterpreted orders - Blunders if you prefer - saw gaps appear in the Union centre which encouraged the Rebs to press home their attack.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSfpzYqmqB6iRgsQ_BSghONMS_IHwDceq7vQcf9kMshrL02PtKxaAyqGW2SgDIBhmz8xSmFgIEL9V0fxDPt-1GGU4gNpo2ZMiAZJSdzaFcQcFk7Uju8vVM2ToVDqsibNbZj1K5IxSkASjDzNF5zYxC3HV6ZqZeaZ9K3k9PYfMaRO4tOb_VpI-DTrlhtVw/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="1600" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSfpzYqmqB6iRgsQ_BSghONMS_IHwDceq7vQcf9kMshrL02PtKxaAyqGW2SgDIBhmz8xSmFgIEL9V0fxDPt-1GGU4gNpo2ZMiAZJSdzaFcQcFk7Uju8vVM2ToVDqsibNbZj1K5IxSkASjDzNF5zYxC3HV6ZqZeaZ9K3k9PYfMaRO4tOb_VpI-DTrlhtVw/w400-h274/IMG-20240301-WA0018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Finally the boys from Michigan and Indiana can take no more, their morale breaks and they too retire 'Whipped'! With that US Bykleigh's army is 'Broken' and streams away to the rear to regroup and go again in this ongoing tussle for control of 'The Valley'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOkWj7_JaOloBfEojAZd6VIxuKX_ZojAWE6nIA2T50mbw-UEgHjx5s12wG2YbM4k195PkUwrMfKT0CsODEhn9Bx1W0UV8H3vRn1mxc-ctrIAdJnC7rChepk1qW36TfoK-06sEwzgmdqPkXG5FP0ImTLfa4NEgasCUnGgEidpTsjHaCJk6jQvnu7rL5JSV/s1600/IMG-20240301-WA0021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOkWj7_JaOloBfEojAZd6VIxuKX_ZojAWE6nIA2T50mbw-UEgHjx5s12wG2YbM4k195PkUwrMfKT0CsODEhn9Bx1W0UV8H3vRn1mxc-ctrIAdJnC7rChepk1qW36TfoK-06sEwzgmdqPkXG5FP0ImTLfa4NEgasCUnGgEidpTsjHaCJk6jQvnu7rL5JSV/w640-h424/IMG-20240301-WA0021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>It seems that Mr Brady was not the only photographer to capture scenes from the battle. Mr Watson up from the 'Deep South' has captured the Tar Heels as they step off from their lines ready for action.<br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-48836570861363000422024-03-03T11:17:00.000-08:002024-03-03T11:17:08.507-08:00'Ommer'ead 2024<p>Phil and I popped over to Newark Showground on Saturday to visit <b><i>Hammerhead</i></b> wargames show. Although in the same venue as both <b><i>Partizan</i></b> shows it's an event of a different species organised by a different group of folk. If you go hoping for inspiration from outstanding games I think you'd largely come away disappointed. I certainly did, but you need to remember the ethos for the show/games is firmly on participation, on having a go. With that in mind the show is busy, noisy and clearly full of folk enjoying their hobby. That's not to imply that the games are of a poor standard, just that for me they were not the spectaculars of Partizan. There is a large trade presence too, so even if joining in isn't your forte there's a good reason to go if you can. </p><p>Like all shows there is also the chance to meet and chat with friends in our wonderful hobby. While I'm on that theme I had the chance to speak to Dan at Wargames Illustrated about my next contributions, so business combined with pleasure. I picked up the new Flashman from him too, an advance on a Quick Fire piece I did last year which is still to appear in print. Other friends I had the opportunity to meet and chat with included Colin Ashton, Aly Morrison and Colin Rumford. I also bumped into Paul and Jon, two of our GHQ Irregulars who I'm sure you'll have read about on this blog.</p><p>As I mentioned the expansive and varied trade presence I best end with the obligatory 'Loot' feature ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubeuLB_oMOw_lvVLscrSGEvAD2MdY9DLkdtq6g4uSRiVpr9F-GUolyF2TxYmEm9nIc2d6vbcBYDKQJJm1_Ij6PuWw5IIRk1kJCjzc9QJ-o7OWzCqSuRfNTgcT7bhwUp2FT9w3NBOpJgPbK2QE2KwJ1toRglBmB_-PTFIizSttqMSPvVt8mcvElqfsRRCS/s2312/IMG_20240302_193424__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubeuLB_oMOw_lvVLscrSGEvAD2MdY9DLkdtq6g4uSRiVpr9F-GUolyF2TxYmEm9nIc2d6vbcBYDKQJJm1_Ij6PuWw5IIRk1kJCjzc9QJ-o7OWzCqSuRfNTgcT7bhwUp2FT9w3NBOpJgPbK2QE2KwJ1toRglBmB_-PTFIizSttqMSPvVt8mcvElqfsRRCS/s320/IMG_20240302_193424__01.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>A very useful Show programme. Well done to those responsible!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOlES9wetgDcb_G-CRoJ9uw3BjXNG3d3ARJ3WyEQWs-w8ccDigwuc8J3CurYi1g81wR_fFvMO2obLiYmh8btrMx3lMEZ83Y5-ir0WEmqReTCrwLy4SLA5eu34Khf02StdcZJcAo7Wm899hQZQbdUX7Ia9j_Krcsf-GzhzH-t9IalPMCJBbBSMGcr1Dco7/s2788/IMG_20240303_091429__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2788" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOlES9wetgDcb_G-CRoJ9uw3BjXNG3d3ARJ3WyEQWs-w8ccDigwuc8J3CurYi1g81wR_fFvMO2obLiYmh8btrMx3lMEZ83Y5-ir0WEmqReTCrwLy4SLA5eu34Khf02StdcZJcAo7Wm899hQZQbdUX7Ia9j_Krcsf-GzhzH-t9IalPMCJBbBSMGcr1Dco7/s320/IMG_20240303_091429__01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A Cossack small cart from <b><i>Perry Miniatures</i></b> and some Mexicans from <b><i>Wargames Foundry</i></b> who will morph into a Crimean War French command group.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsvCZSsEdWgr_zT-ZE7LpWvdU0aUgsH4rLCtDAjJ08wweououbSDZvILPIb3lYhiZf5gbjTwyOma3XaO5IF5_tk2oHM-omo6_G5mKmgFf8T-7yY-gkRz7K2jnHDeh1PIsRfbxcZmWckA4bw_OcWjRajlrLP1VVEcWGJ2kVmjF5oarrAAM6i_Vw8x7ehrb/s1872/IMG_20240303_091503__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1491" data-original-width="1872" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsvCZSsEdWgr_zT-ZE7LpWvdU0aUgsH4rLCtDAjJ08wweououbSDZvILPIb3lYhiZf5gbjTwyOma3XaO5IF5_tk2oHM-omo6_G5mKmgFf8T-7yY-gkRz7K2jnHDeh1PIsRfbxcZmWckA4bw_OcWjRajlrLP1VVEcWGJ2kVmjF5oarrAAM6i_Vw8x7ehrb/s320/IMG_20240303_091503__01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Flashman! A <b><i>Wargames Illustrated</i></b> 'Giant in Miniature '.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85rw0A4noaxynVDwYKNJg60YGPucYNosnIA8VQKjG9-EG8okxK-eEtrLWOk4UOT_Ng1_UclEbYUSMf981Q7h30DVmIvBXTzXmaa1zgY_TWTwxhe60vUlAov6uBOnRbLET8bOkNUbKAM7PyhSFKBwOh3lcalufn8dSTtNMNLejeQYHPkK6p_ddfKsatuyR/s3436/IMG_20240303_091624__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3436" data-original-width="1005" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85rw0A4noaxynVDwYKNJg60YGPucYNosnIA8VQKjG9-EG8okxK-eEtrLWOk4UOT_Ng1_UclEbYUSMf981Q7h30DVmIvBXTzXmaa1zgY_TWTwxhe60vUlAov6uBOnRbLET8bOkNUbKAM7PyhSFKBwOh3lcalufn8dSTtNMNLejeQYHPkK6p_ddfKsatuyR/s320/IMG_20240303_091624__01.jpg" width="94" /></a></div>My brushes of choice from <b><i>ABC Brushes</i></b>, three for £5.00. Highly recommended by yours truly.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO0oAq1WRaMcXh64BQhH8TbsmNl9p9KStdGA-NiFQIjkgjI0iLTEnE-ogI737U1CPK9k6dpArAkjxjJmvh1jQcjmNpGfKsak4JZAvvfYQG13hvYJZ2QYDxJdrbuP5Kvy3Ub7ITSFZ3IKJ0qTZZnh-3OTgGKfndOERoLdgpH4V-_qLqCAPTXovvTSsECfX/s2112/IMG_20240303_091701__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="1678" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO0oAq1WRaMcXh64BQhH8TbsmNl9p9KStdGA-NiFQIjkgjI0iLTEnE-ogI737U1CPK9k6dpArAkjxjJmvh1jQcjmNpGfKsak4JZAvvfYQG13hvYJZ2QYDxJdrbuP5Kvy3Ub7ITSFZ3IKJ0qTZZnh-3OTgGKfndOERoLdgpH4V-_qLqCAPTXovvTSsECfX/s320/IMG_20240303_091701__01.jpg" width="254" /></a></div>Brass spears/pikes/flag staffs from <b><i>Pendraken</i></b>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2UTkV8edMXwlrL4lBtYTWjPP0Zor46EdnI4-mHIcRDMgT-_mHC1LCxYaKXoknnyluSul9mZ85tcxHzJRR06X79MPkUC5kXPuJvXiwDUT1BNWfPPK5Qq6qQRgvOzWb6lnsjqo4_ex4GDFDkH7Fz8NNmAKck6yF4IBWF3y0oNjQqR8T-Udu761CE-GCTd4/s2206/IMG_20240303_091804__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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As I mentioned previously they were part of the large package gifted me at the outset of the project by friend Colin Ashton, after whom the battery has been named. As I had ordered two Orthodox priests from <b><i>TAG</i></b> I utilized the second one by adding Father Rasputin to the gun's base in the act of blessing their efforts in the coming battle. Not much more I can say about them other than the gunners' cap bands really are now beyond the limitations of my hand and eye but I did my best ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6WK7neB3tgRzSK0qzzbq5jstdw7d8MxdUyyDsXj-aZwVQJurbCrxFd_2Q-rcNMbnd2YEM2B3wtFTXiTSzgkMfgmxGYdA6MMRGaNOG10CuAoda8dSb_AMirn1W2cNZSeHfVBwMCNH0XXln2WhAgzSKZoW6KrIw0MNIZmagBn5zNB0MT-J1xQTmHy-0Q0g/s3397/IMG_20240228_161046__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1565" data-original-width="3397" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6WK7neB3tgRzSK0qzzbq5jstdw7d8MxdUyyDsXj-aZwVQJurbCrxFd_2Q-rcNMbnd2YEM2B3wtFTXiTSzgkMfgmxGYdA6MMRGaNOG10CuAoda8dSb_AMirn1W2cNZSeHfVBwMCNH0XXln2WhAgzSKZoW6KrIw0MNIZmagBn5zNB0MT-J1xQTmHy-0Q0g/w400-h184/IMG_20240228_161046__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1JYGIdjsCcnlbYV_mqxYBJucyZoiTrHFT7ZumcZlMSFNwubkBqd93O3h3BW1KhiuDjWFovpaUg5engxBB4XeWOB6coJFd7IxBYp4L2L4qeegYcDaOVCPJubcQqGt0mdw_tX8TXUEj72qzOU4zjC3_Wjf8K01AycJhwtxaqQfoD5caZu0jVKQq9_gPboh/s4303/IMG_20240228_161133__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4303" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1JYGIdjsCcnlbYV_mqxYBJucyZoiTrHFT7ZumcZlMSFNwubkBqd93O3h3BW1KhiuDjWFovpaUg5engxBB4XeWOB6coJFd7IxBYp4L2L4qeegYcDaOVCPJubcQqGt0mdw_tX8TXUEj72qzOU4zjC3_Wjf8K01AycJhwtxaqQfoD5caZu0jVKQq9_gPboh/w400-h196/IMG_20240228_161133__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcJK0DedXBfzjns3JaHZRhO86tkacIgSxiLoO3fZmQQY4FbxD3QaKOfDixQHWuJy4xAAVtLYEqJg0FiSL3gLJXcfRAj1tlZ_tKAcuzMfDm0jOtC8B3KUMU94wjTeZMkZty3rcx1AdcmVPrZ5wvLFPDW1eq9jWdrcYldAI9syH8KfMTTPOWnz9FL_PaC0Z/s4026/IMG_20240228_161225__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4026" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcJK0DedXBfzjns3JaHZRhO86tkacIgSxiLoO3fZmQQY4FbxD3QaKOfDixQHWuJy4xAAVtLYEqJg0FiSL3gLJXcfRAj1tlZ_tKAcuzMfDm0jOtC8B3KUMU94wjTeZMkZty3rcx1AdcmVPrZ5wvLFPDW1eq9jWdrcYldAI9syH8KfMTTPOWnz9FL_PaC0Z/s320/IMG_20240228_161225__01__01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwc4trWJZrpYdX63A07GsbxxQfnT55CwrQ_v_BAo8EPm3tyUO03oR96uvNHwdPMS0Lvij6robTLYjkYSYOjZEsaJKxLgaXdMwqSdwsj1IR9AL4L-Os-rKDXKXI58cqplinXqk27Q2HSh3zKNntSeQSMbUYmODs4AsRIFEOMoDHvz6NtSo_1WIyIqxxDXD/s4392/IMG_20240228_161311__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2106" data-original-width="4392" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwc4trWJZrpYdX63A07GsbxxQfnT55CwrQ_v_BAo8EPm3tyUO03oR96uvNHwdPMS0Lvij6robTLYjkYSYOjZEsaJKxLgaXdMwqSdwsj1IR9AL4L-Os-rKDXKXI58cqplinXqk27Q2HSh3zKNntSeQSMbUYmODs4AsRIFEOMoDHvz6NtSo_1WIyIqxxDXD/w400-h191/IMG_20240228_161311__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The next unit to have it's time under the brush is the 2nd Battalion, the 1st, the Royal Scots, to add to my truncated Highland Division. These are all <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b> figures, which I almost feel I could paint in my sleep now! {That arch bounder <i>'Black Bottle Bill'</i> would probably tell you I do!} After that it should be the third Roosian Jaeger battalion; oh joy, oh rapture!</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-618478273979115142024-02-29T00:06:00.000-08:002024-02-29T00:06:30.612-08:00Surprise Attack along the Valley TurnpikeHaving opened the second year of the linked games/campaign in The Valley with an indecisive drawn encounter - see an earlier blog post - Phil and I decided on a follow up game this week. The Rebs, ably lead by 'PJ hiself' and despite being weakened by the loss of the Louisiana brigade, would mount a surprise attack on the Union force in its camp. Thus Phil had of the initiative in the first of twelve planned turns, needing to move rapidly and defeat the Union before reinforcements rushing from Washington could arrive from Turn 7. As usual now an annotated photomontage to carry the reader into the unfolding action ~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu3WM-0w8uTA7gFDnC8EfI5f00Tyn_sIGmUpq8B0n5RGwMDELiTXTf1m-kDJNRHb2Gwbf5Fp5ak2mndO9TvI0L193BEs4lxGWLOKAbSStow7W8V5Mj30qJn2-hI03YkBIDDqYODsLMFa5JkPTYD9gnDTblk5736K0WFhEwFT9OrnZTusvRflC33xUVynk/s4608/IMG_20240227_112457.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu3WM-0w8uTA7gFDnC8EfI5f00Tyn_sIGmUpq8B0n5RGwMDELiTXTf1m-kDJNRHb2Gwbf5Fp5ak2mndO9TvI0L193BEs4lxGWLOKAbSStow7W8V5Mj30qJn2-hI03YkBIDDqYODsLMFa5JkPTYD9gnDTblk5736K0WFhEwFT9OrnZTusvRflC33xUVynk/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_112457.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>An important visitor from Washington poses for a photo opportunity with Mr Brady as Useless S Bykleigh seeks to rouse the camp from it's torpor.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_A7dgMKAYQxt8tLUfLVpLmrTVdi-hMojU4ZOn5fHZtTsEMzz6bOeBBV6NmtMZx0cVNOvk-sLFops1V4A5UWJ02moe4j-9JF59ZeQ-jZGtyXtU48s22kN2sQNiyNWElHtObq_Qs28QsxqXVnE_S3fciznovp28jp2SBJ-stYJ4ejtcSIwe0rdv7cRuMcF/s4608/IMG_20240227_112508.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_A7dgMKAYQxt8tLUfLVpLmrTVdi-hMojU4ZOn5fHZtTsEMzz6bOeBBV6NmtMZx0cVNOvk-sLFops1V4A5UWJ02moe4j-9JF59ZeQ-jZGtyXtU48s22kN2sQNiyNWElHtObq_Qs28QsxqXVnE_S3fciznovp28jp2SBJ-stYJ4ejtcSIwe0rdv7cRuMcF/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_112508.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Meanwhile it seems the men will not have their early morning coffee rushed despite the urging of their officers!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5pWE8LJhQgGWOJzrIlEF_a09xgPYQDyul1_uKSVoVaIIBuJaG8U7Ze-VKGvZ5u1I3dvHjCCdR8b_I0sN75a_GZEesO2z2mO2k2TAoac_gLaD_ndtwWoVvR5HYdco2DOXlKHqz1o-FBZ2HR44y05cXJF5VCrMJwOB5uKFqKBFkC2ISa75HskorXOXYhrh/s4608/IMG_20240227_112519.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5pWE8LJhQgGWOJzrIlEF_a09xgPYQDyul1_uKSVoVaIIBuJaG8U7Ze-VKGvZ5u1I3dvHjCCdR8b_I0sN75a_GZEesO2z2mO2k2TAoac_gLaD_ndtwWoVvR5HYdco2DOXlKHqz1o-FBZ2HR44y05cXJF5VCrMJwOB5uKFqKBFkC2ISa75HskorXOXYhrh/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_112519.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Rebs though are on the move! The South Carolinians break camp and shake out into their attack formation aiming to sweep up and around the Union's right flank. Meanwhile the Tar Heels press forward down the Valley Turnpike.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV31VSDhS_lgdzzQhOhL-M0CAcS5z62LgPLcZfW3ZMdI6QRG8DzO70qcrchYD41tzRyuK8wHDDec4PdUpVSDjVAaNs2KU79TUvCeIE6iVtMBg_akxTTvyDTMySHTdCU3geVzH0ae-JhYBiw2htiZIKk8iK9P7_5M5U_HeJAHDUlSFeoa4pkkGz8QxKTP_T/s3773/IMG_20240227_113317__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3773" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV31VSDhS_lgdzzQhOhL-M0CAcS5z62LgPLcZfW3ZMdI6QRG8DzO70qcrchYD41tzRyuK8wHDDec4PdUpVSDjVAaNs2KU79TUvCeIE6iVtMBg_akxTTvyDTMySHTdCU3geVzH0ae-JhYBiw2htiZIKk8iK9P7_5M5U_HeJAHDUlSFeoa4pkkGz8QxKTP_T/w224-h400/IMG_20240227_113317__01.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>Speed is of the essence for the boys of "Robinsons Foot Cavalry" as they step off briskly down the Turnpike. I hope they paid the Toll though!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7q0Xsye0mz9DeKwi8Jh70nS61CnzgeOoh3GC4zKY8nHvWolZJ9dHMIBstowxGeqw2QHI7qHz7w073pGrCzfZfm-yRdi6ccyBTw7cPlo3U2WEc4Kq30Z8aOfU-AlodiiZjnZLKdWoJig5KXIqXieYPElbptsrwlo4bEhmBUOgkJdctmT485DSVAm8UQigO/s4037/IMG_20240227_113334__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="4037" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7q0Xsye0mz9DeKwi8Jh70nS61CnzgeOoh3GC4zKY8nHvWolZJ9dHMIBstowxGeqw2QHI7qHz7w073pGrCzfZfm-yRdi6ccyBTw7cPlo3U2WEc4Kq30Z8aOfU-AlodiiZjnZLKdWoJig5KXIqXieYPElbptsrwlo4bEhmBUOgkJdctmT485DSVAm8UQigO/w400-h146/IMG_20240227_113334__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>On his right Robinson cannot get the boys from Georgia to move with great urgency. They need to pin the Union left for the plan to unfold as envisaged.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNuzR2E-pGJxyyNyY7hrvnBZsHXEAVh_7o-vbWD1aM2mM2CDhNA3UFgGnjbG-mwRhV2trkUyPsvZ2lvaRwOoeL3L8OhyarW9ATgYktfyrsrHagbfvfQ-NrmY4f6YHa_ZaVCgq5c0KIx7AyZNvG_9xbPUEXOhYZyBiMXPPJNtvR-3E47WbhCrzSSCMrliGH/s4608/IMG_20240227_114752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNuzR2E-pGJxyyNyY7hrvnBZsHXEAVh_7o-vbWD1aM2mM2CDhNA3UFgGnjbG-mwRhV2trkUyPsvZ2lvaRwOoeL3L8OhyarW9ATgYktfyrsrHagbfvfQ-NrmY4f6YHa_ZaVCgq5c0KIx7AyZNvG_9xbPUEXOhYZyBiMXPPJNtvR-3E47WbhCrzSSCMrliGH/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_114752.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The battle opens when the US Sharpshooters surprise the advancing Rebs with a sharp volley. The Rebs are halted and then thrown back in Disorder as the 79th New York add to the weight of lead thumping home!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUcZpLHJ_FIynDDCO9BcWeovX2msyKr7m7FVJjF_MHzK9bYI4bNPqCLm1J2E7_yLglikD0xcGGTeSUggREoBNwMgICkkthhuam3hGF0IrlI5rQvjU1NRJ81QRzYenVTHmQH18kQuG3sFD9A3a0uPaYQU3qCJxL88_DWAgfJRFoiTQeYFfCwOI5xp2ynBM/s4608/IMG_20240227_115039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUcZpLHJ_FIynDDCO9BcWeovX2msyKr7m7FVJjF_MHzK9bYI4bNPqCLm1J2E7_yLglikD0xcGGTeSUggREoBNwMgICkkthhuam3hGF0IrlI5rQvjU1NRJ81QRzYenVTHmQH18kQuG3sFD9A3a0uPaYQU3qCJxL88_DWAgfJRFoiTQeYFfCwOI5xp2ynBM/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_115039.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The leading Rebs have retired on their camp, sowing confusion on the South Carolina brigade struggling to get forward.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTylC-bHnSO8mDt5nGAWNX9erO9a9Eu5CF2oVV7brrVvEGZHvglYkOgVZU65lXVx45t3j1XMylGBul0GmJj7oEVAeBxLRvljROojCZv75bgLqyWjIWXJwvDSUDyq_5BZhM_u4e9RdYZdWmDLBpOthsEuCTK4dqf8LpsKS2J6vB78-5OaFe8qCSblrs2HwV/s4608/IMG_20240227_120056.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTylC-bHnSO8mDt5nGAWNX9erO9a9Eu5CF2oVV7brrVvEGZHvglYkOgVZU65lXVx45t3j1XMylGBul0GmJj7oEVAeBxLRvljROojCZv75bgLqyWjIWXJwvDSUDyq_5BZhM_u4e9RdYZdWmDLBpOthsEuCTK4dqf8LpsKS2J6vB78-5OaFe8qCSblrs2HwV/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_120056.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Given a reprieve by the unexpected repulse of the initial assault ol' US Bykleigh is able to consolidate his defensive line on the left and throw out troops on his right to block the Rebs' left hook.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQOYyxaewupungqy75zkPc2Bp0UiIqtm8cbrfOg9Sgw9IQ9f2OHsteibhPo4Mv3ruPVGR37PnUlPInGT9GOeorwJm5jE7jFYreBKaqbGJZQGw5KHpTZ0vtfESs1QywwSRu4oANcYoz9PzqVTYhemPvtRMck80WTGWmKX8grghRQEzyG5NJH0E1O9V-Zcr/s4608/IMG_20240227_120103.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQOYyxaewupungqy75zkPc2Bp0UiIqtm8cbrfOg9Sgw9IQ9f2OHsteibhPo4Mv3ruPVGR37PnUlPInGT9GOeorwJm5jE7jFYreBKaqbGJZQGw5KHpTZ0vtfESs1QywwSRu4oANcYoz9PzqVTYhemPvtRMck80WTGWmKX8grghRQEzyG5NJH0E1O9V-Zcr/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_120103.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Hampered by tardy movement the South Carolina brigade finally gets forward and deployed into its attack formation. The famed 'Rebel Yell' is sure to sound out soon signifying a terrifying bayonet charge!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkn8o2pS48XgomffVtUCeHs7ju2f5IUnbxHTUlGkxhIu080a7oSehHpf8fTFEUupo3XRnAF4uwXpHo5k-Lgv-6mxOIQpANlZovX4pZGIWygoHN2iyEGzMd3YsvUVn7JgmDbY8toQT7n8cjSfsnOEvAhh-9C7t3xbA2_eVR8JjmrdGLau4lvi6C8k25fp5/s4608/IMG_20240227_120115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkn8o2pS48XgomffVtUCeHs7ju2f5IUnbxHTUlGkxhIu080a7oSehHpf8fTFEUupo3XRnAF4uwXpHo5k-Lgv-6mxOIQpANlZovX4pZGIWygoHN2iyEGzMd3YsvUVn7JgmDbY8toQT7n8cjSfsnOEvAhh-9C7t3xbA2_eVR8JjmrdGLau4lvi6C8k25fp5/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_120115.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>As the Rebs' right flank advances the 1st US Regulars rush to line the Turnpike fencing and steady themselves to deliver a telling first volley.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMxRtIk8JAL078TYg-m5IvGZI-azrQglJcrIxh-Ejq5aU808Lf8WAlyy1uiekikgM56JjBsEyo4D4NoMlvQkUf0Y55Tn7_LWoe75RbvVYyFLbqW0cULd7s7lFx-TdEueVTEq7wu9-OX4a_ylcax34PPyx_kxI57yZiqaj-yhPo6gjAX6ZDWNV16tkqE_T/s4608/IMG_20240227_120127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMxRtIk8JAL078TYg-m5IvGZI-azrQglJcrIxh-Ejq5aU808Lf8WAlyy1uiekikgM56JjBsEyo4D4NoMlvQkUf0Y55Tn7_LWoe75RbvVYyFLbqW0cULd7s7lFx-TdEueVTEq7wu9-OX4a_ylcax34PPyx_kxI57yZiqaj-yhPo6gjAX6ZDWNV16tkqE_T/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_120127.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Meanwhile in the centre the Rebs renew the attack against the thinly held line comprising the Sharpshooters and the 79th. Reinforcements are urgently needed but none are moving forward yet!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1Oa4-ucc9GobbuBZI2mwLT7h9NMCOkOa5KjUxpjgYkQ0v-HPiYfuz1ljZ3NXf9AeEuFjEsRkjjoRNi22z1sNH7WnOGKB69ouU0KJ45knwRYm4jKKzr52np7H-Lcdn9KRA5ClWUkpGdWPVugxkNN3Vq3CGaCQPsvmIKcjbpyiDN6d6sSPoTBfQkaaSbPn/s4608/IMG_20240227_120136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1Oa4-ucc9GobbuBZI2mwLT7h9NMCOkOa5KjUxpjgYkQ0v-HPiYfuz1ljZ3NXf9AeEuFjEsRkjjoRNi22z1sNH7WnOGKB69ouU0KJ45knwRYm4jKKzr52np7H-Lcdn9KRA5ClWUkpGdWPVugxkNN3Vq3CGaCQPsvmIKcjbpyiDN6d6sSPoTBfQkaaSbPn/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_120136.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Finally the Georgian Brigade is getting forward after some hesitation and confusion of orders.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwa1p1wKS_0sdr2l5yDPyuvXtPu6l0rSDP0s2JD4yNMfoBCWD0Ep-dapWf4KzGLwczy0vXBnjyIiDuo5K-xDtTcLO_kqlk7biRncqHMppgdgpgx3u6pxkWRf7MBq2GVf6yPxnNWtAg6erDaUJRLbImB85ygsgHh25u3iTizD2-AVuDk6L0WyMjqUQRBuOU/s4608/IMG_20240227_121232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwa1p1wKS_0sdr2l5yDPyuvXtPu6l0rSDP0s2JD4yNMfoBCWD0Ep-dapWf4KzGLwczy0vXBnjyIiDuo5K-xDtTcLO_kqlk7biRncqHMppgdgpgx3u6pxkWRf7MBq2GVf6yPxnNWtAg6erDaUJRLbImB85ygsgHh25u3iTizD2-AVuDk6L0WyMjqUQRBuOU/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_121232.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>A deadly firefight erupts along the Union's left front as the Rebs' seek to advance and throw the defenders out of their position. The 2nd US Regulars are hurrying into action along their comrades' right flank.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH734wGrYxCO736687M9EY3XAJKiq_u0swVB5Nx6N1ZHM0vGhNRvmOUAiAlpej4vGvJLrRlvXJhbOIHTwoMD9kD0KzKYafT0KpSY7ei5uvvqRPaL6-60LMUVFZbTreuv3eP-t2Gew31YjX4rIB525NEbDdlk7dVj9fAbTfzzfjxvVYaJRFL4VmoELF9erv/s4608/IMG_20240227_122004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH734wGrYxCO736687M9EY3XAJKiq_u0swVB5Nx6N1ZHM0vGhNRvmOUAiAlpej4vGvJLrRlvXJhbOIHTwoMD9kD0KzKYafT0KpSY7ei5uvvqRPaL6-60LMUVFZbTreuv3eP-t2Gew31YjX4rIB525NEbDdlk7dVj9fAbTfzzfjxvVYaJRFL4VmoELF9erv/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_122004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Garibaldi Guard are caught by an unexpected Reb charge as they move forward into position. A fierce but indecisive melee begins with neither side able to deliver a telling blow but neither giving ground either.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1Un5eWLstIqXaaG5JkzKwNmNhcMI-BnLNpM55gGbNbyuXoByxnLUKu6_xI5HkxlrjyCctf-JA3WtnqnKsmEsIhPqe-ginaIF9guGmn4hhKe_PkVxOQ6tg6bC88ns6qe7PoahVf0KFgLv-7TYH_CjeVKF7XTkIud5XE26Rb3JrmQhNWw3s_tsazFg6FB-/s4608/IMG_20240227_123953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1Un5eWLstIqXaaG5JkzKwNmNhcMI-BnLNpM55gGbNbyuXoByxnLUKu6_xI5HkxlrjyCctf-JA3WtnqnKsmEsIhPqe-ginaIF9guGmn4hhKe_PkVxOQ6tg6bC88ns6qe7PoahVf0KFgLv-7TYH_CjeVKF7XTkIud5XE26Rb3JrmQhNWw3s_tsazFg6FB-/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_123953.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Union left in buckling under heavy Reb fire but has not broken. Could the Rebs' attack be begining to stall?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0J9twih6PPMWRm_T2uR_6i53spllBv9sVkJPUH5uptcxv1xtb3BtUuVRDfC_-64QjfFpSabpnKcHDVAQyyLXj3yfOzPma3pPoodwvL7eft6-HZHnFBdZ_qaOM-zz4uMSbDVjHugT_Xi9apG-MQlmm34dhjUZa0Lj7JsjzjGRK_tnUAhb0kHOzZZe1JWb/s4608/IMG_20240227_124001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0J9twih6PPMWRm_T2uR_6i53spllBv9sVkJPUH5uptcxv1xtb3BtUuVRDfC_-64QjfFpSabpnKcHDVAQyyLXj3yfOzPma3pPoodwvL7eft6-HZHnFBdZ_qaOM-zz4uMSbDVjHugT_Xi9apG-MQlmm34dhjUZa0Lj7JsjzjGRK_tnUAhb0kHOzZZe1JWb/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_124001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>At last the Union centre receives reinforcement at just the right moment. It seems the Rebs' attack in the centre has also stalled?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQ8sCdpVaVkiLnkkr1Ct01sFlgizR4b5jdjdBc4rjvdP7PwBkC9EdGzUpBpFPqz5tlBaRuMPj-f7bxrBly-Ktg7KPyqMbVX7J89XJX_OTGeZteMUOVtiJ4uiUFLConJ7kv_uPEEzYMFfQuxa13Yp5guEVQ__jbby6JqufXwPFKMSmRLwt6CiNNXQ_n94w/s4608/IMG_20240227_124007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQ8sCdpVaVkiLnkkr1Ct01sFlgizR4b5jdjdBc4rjvdP7PwBkC9EdGzUpBpFPqz5tlBaRuMPj-f7bxrBly-Ktg7KPyqMbVX7J89XJX_OTGeZteMUOVtiJ4uiUFLConJ7kv_uPEEzYMFfQuxa13Yp5guEVQ__jbby6JqufXwPFKMSmRLwt6CiNNXQ_n94w/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_124007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Indeed all along the front the Rebs' attack has first been halted and then thrown back by staunch Union defenders.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP91Wfq9ZfYp2TBr_-jB7uscts-MlecvUUXCoR2ApAUTxxCsqSoCT4uxA6U4PVVk39hLbra0pUFHocEmnqASoCUfzfIRFo3WVlKdcVMvVCbstm4veFBajKLt-bYeG_w-OR6hByUvEAOHdIV7buYPQ2e1C-kMC9FrenDWC4u_F6Qg2d8u_MolWWffRyB9-L/s4608/IMG_20240227_124021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP91Wfq9ZfYp2TBr_-jB7uscts-MlecvUUXCoR2ApAUTxxCsqSoCT4uxA6U4PVVk39hLbra0pUFHocEmnqASoCUfzfIRFo3WVlKdcVMvVCbstm4veFBajKLt-bYeG_w-OR6hByUvEAOHdIV7buYPQ2e1C-kMC9FrenDWC4u_F6Qg2d8u_MolWWffRyB9-L/w400-h184/IMG_20240227_124021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>It's all up for PJ's boys in Turn 8 as broken brigades stream away towards the safety of their encampment. US Bykleigh's men are too worn to offer much in the way of pursuit as the expected reinforcements have failed to march to the sound of the guns!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhpqnnXvT9hegPsqJoJYH5d5ZFiIRP7fJ1WZAU3kjlYShVRdxZx2VjAN1fzwbvCHEKtqCld9uPxaXxt0qzsQmeLv1af4V7NStCQah3QFUOpZPUVK7SO6LOGZclnyNTomdDYVy8gKw0j3iHx4C1Bv5IGWTW2QC4MAKuQ-j6Oxzxdv66oxc66q1tcbg7v-L/s3789/IMG_20240227_124233__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1958" data-original-width="3789" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhpqnnXvT9hegPsqJoJYH5d5ZFiIRP7fJ1WZAU3kjlYShVRdxZx2VjAN1fzwbvCHEKtqCld9uPxaXxt0qzsQmeLv1af4V7NStCQah3QFUOpZPUVK7SO6LOGZclnyNTomdDYVy8gKw0j3iHx4C1Bv5IGWTW2QC4MAKuQ-j6Oxzxdv66oxc66q1tcbg7v-L/w400-h206/IMG_20240227_124233__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Rebs' camp is safe for the moment. PJ must needs take stock of his position and urgently beseach Richmond for much needed reinforcements before he can take the fight to the Union once more.<div>As ever <b><i>Black Powder</i></b>, with some additions from the <b><i>Glory Hallelujah</i></b> supplement, provided us with a challenging game. Fortunes ebbed and flowed, orders were lost in confusion, and men stubbornly held on or unexpectedly failed. All you could want from a game really! What will the next development be in the intense struggle to control The Valley...?<br /><div><br /></div></div>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-5918435982942851192024-02-27T01:26:00.000-08:002024-02-27T01:26:49.498-08:00Amidst the carnage of battle<p>While I was working away steadily on the 31st Huntingdonshire Infantry regiment I was also splashing paint intermittently on some spare Roosian casualty figures with a view to composing another vignette, a fripary if you will, to serve as an objective marker or a table filler in our games. While the configuration of figures was pleasing to my eye I couldn't help but think it just lacked something. This thought was nagging away at me when I had a revelation almost; what I needed was a Roosian Orthodox Priest providing spiritual succour amidst the carnage of battle! I knew <b><i>Foundry</i></b> had one such figure, but in a set of SYW Cossacks which I had no obvious use for, so I began searching the web for a suitable single figure. I found one on <b><i>The Assault Group</i></b> {TAG} site which would do the job nicely - in fact I found two, but the second was in a Muscovite Command set and again I had no use for the other two figures. I did cheekily ask if he would sell me the single figure clutching an icon from the set, sadly without success. {You have to say some folk seem to find it hard to think outside the box. A little leeway on his part would have bought praise here, instead it's a gentle reproof.} Oh well... Anyway, here is the end product for your interest, even comment if you're so minded ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fphWaR_6ZsHN5-pQxGZoJ5DeJFc0RrAbT1lpJY_SEwS8q_9QyctIO4X2MtQhzvB361aczKervIpzD6pD5sxVerLNDN9daa-9gi2wfkAVH_o2w3gmHsNbBgC56b-S06YRPbsc6eGv1idafgZBt8WND7mWfnfA5dW3lqdUtwdf2bsERXRzV-l9M-rmc3S7/s2016/IMG_20240225_092507__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="2016" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fphWaR_6ZsHN5-pQxGZoJ5DeJFc0RrAbT1lpJY_SEwS8q_9QyctIO4X2MtQhzvB361aczKervIpzD6pD5sxVerLNDN9daa-9gi2wfkAVH_o2w3gmHsNbBgC56b-S06YRPbsc6eGv1idafgZBt8WND7mWfnfA5dW3lqdUtwdf2bsERXRzV-l9M-rmc3S7/w400-h324/IMG_20240225_092507__01__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Snapped by that fellow Fenton perchance? No? Oh well, here are some captured in <i>Glorious GHQ Colour</i> as our Hollywood PR folk might say instead ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqoytmSC_nBudVXlOfU7sRcjrnmQG1frig7qTAm_DDot0R_7ci540K6k42jjWeUz-9OQ15TAhXzEiEXvUMDgb70u4a5I_BUh_PqEjZFIVdbkmLIKUwGajRuWjNL7CyGeWPMWxh7Im1azXMDf4hzWmnk6ItvoqVK25YgSigncmKWb99CbbgAPyDCBdMmce/s2112/IMG_20240225_092357__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="2112" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqoytmSC_nBudVXlOfU7sRcjrnmQG1frig7qTAm_DDot0R_7ci540K6k42jjWeUz-9OQ15TAhXzEiEXvUMDgb70u4a5I_BUh_PqEjZFIVdbkmLIKUwGajRuWjNL7CyGeWPMWxh7Im1azXMDf4hzWmnk6ItvoqVK25YgSigncmKWb99CbbgAPyDCBdMmce/w400-h366/IMG_20240225_092357__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeblUfMU2wEFBnE-ky54ZFLZP1ki1D0LA48RHBUAzMTiN7QGnPnC6UWXTJLRTQePJjD0ctZgs8jlG26sWaREHdduZbj0GmFVFZ2MfOito9QmaIJ4yOy9wBrlDIeUiGzfAaJABLoLmO8VOAoxrWBEu8q_shqSQeHe4HjRRj8kovGG975FC5_e3SVhr-gNgp/s1932/IMG_20240225_092425__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1879" data-original-width="1932" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeblUfMU2wEFBnE-ky54ZFLZP1ki1D0LA48RHBUAzMTiN7QGnPnC6UWXTJLRTQePJjD0ctZgs8jlG26sWaREHdduZbj0GmFVFZ2MfOito9QmaIJ4yOy9wBrlDIeUiGzfAaJABLoLmO8VOAoxrWBEu8q_shqSQeHe4HjRRj8kovGG975FC5_e3SVhr-gNgp/w400-h389/IMG_20240225_092425__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ucEv2agXffAl9eDBl44ISF1B8GMO9C9Hojlq3WyTON2XfW774w-jfmICSYXWw0gbHsQnXq6sDmzHLU9RIRmNn6DfRt3K0Mt71YRqLCswSaWqGIEVb34v2JlKUZR16DuPoN1uPADlK_nWy2DxZY4hMxE01yMyS5QuZAMjiTxEcUJv0JnDjL65TQF6ihAm/s2016/IMG_20240225_092507__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="2016" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ucEv2agXffAl9eDBl44ISF1B8GMO9C9Hojlq3WyTON2XfW774w-jfmICSYXWw0gbHsQnXq6sDmzHLU9RIRmNn6DfRt3K0Mt71YRqLCswSaWqGIEVb34v2JlKUZR16DuPoN1uPADlK_nWy2DxZY4hMxE01yMyS5QuZAMjiTxEcUJv0JnDjL65TQF6ihAm/w400-h324/IMG_20240225_092507__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xr6Kiv1gJOITNrvBc1dy4YcKFuQYSFJry4_sv306wFTodijlCISicAlrb6U6jPaHvvelpvUx6eWUALLnwxbJJvKQ2D6vN8jelRVaJwcGTe1EXec3BtoIhQ65MSOWTTVUEE6jICeuCmKqSSfVuPr62ukgs7Xx7M8qpD_Nnu7DMC4QyOYUqmeB3GjC-1d7/s2112/IMG_20240225_092544__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1686" data-original-width="2112" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xr6Kiv1gJOITNrvBc1dy4YcKFuQYSFJry4_sv306wFTodijlCISicAlrb6U6jPaHvvelpvUx6eWUALLnwxbJJvKQ2D6vN8jelRVaJwcGTe1EXec3BtoIhQ65MSOWTTVUEE6jICeuCmKqSSfVuPr62ukgs7Xx7M8qpD_Nnu7DMC4QyOYUqmeB3GjC-1d7/w400-h319/IMG_20240225_092544__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>As usual, the infantry figures from <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b>, the Orthodox priest from <b><i>TAG</i></b>, and the base from <b><i>Warbases</i></b>. I think the composition has worked out well, so I have to thank Matt for his useful insight there. {It doesn't compare with his prize winning vignette at last year's <i>The Other Partizan</i>, but his old man knows when to take advice from a greater talent!} If you've not seen it, here it is as a closing bonus~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67yOxXOy2ALAHK0swvK-TffNIUBVRbhyE28JPsjOwYbTdYmfQKtNhz4UL9M7zlOAd0FmywlU7PyLgingS6qDoPxLGzAUgy1cl6cq9THN0fsX5zskoiyOp6UeXH4HGiSg75CDoPvGgJxJxvHw33HPPp7SF1a48g2vu-tpB14J-IyegDwSTEzsJG_PCn-1n/s1318/IMG_20231008_101244__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1318" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67yOxXOy2ALAHK0swvK-TffNIUBVRbhyE28JPsjOwYbTdYmfQKtNhz4UL9M7zlOAd0FmywlU7PyLgingS6qDoPxLGzAUgy1cl6cq9THN0fsX5zskoiyOp6UeXH4HGiSg75CDoPvGgJxJxvHw33HPPp7SF1a48g2vu-tpB14J-IyegDwSTEzsJG_PCn-1n/w400-h346/IMG_20231008_101244__01__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Next up will be a battery of Roosian 12lb guns, their bases just need the addition of static grass and Tufts and they will be completed. Watch this space, as the saying goes...</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-9640090723838482892024-02-25T01:32:00.000-08:002024-02-25T01:32:57.501-08:00The 31st Huntingdonshire Infantry regiment <p>The latest unit to progress across the painting desk and go under the brush are the 31st Huntingdonshire Infantry regiment. They are ready to muster into GHQ and complete the Second Brigade of my First Division in the British force ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5H44Ro9wDNannZTPhBbpKnXoEvh-Mkdj6cazelJSWTyrpmQJXgv2jwai6rCGy6vPO8qYhmw_NFbnbBj0TaVz_9ort3P5fLpbsR3Zzpv7IIdLaHoDlJAQIS00dv-D99J1qS9fpeHhDNO4-TAkvhe288Jr9IvLXJ700y2uUi9cWPp25prl6CqfE0LYrqmRz/s3691/IMG_20240225_091836__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="3691" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5H44Ro9wDNannZTPhBbpKnXoEvh-Mkdj6cazelJSWTyrpmQJXgv2jwai6rCGy6vPO8qYhmw_NFbnbBj0TaVz_9ort3P5fLpbsR3Zzpv7IIdLaHoDlJAQIS00dv-D99J1qS9fpeHhDNO4-TAkvhe288Jr9IvLXJ700y2uUi9cWPp25prl6CqfE0LYrqmRz/w400-h159/IMG_20240225_091836__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The figures are mostly by <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b> but this time also include three Warlord Games figures. The latter were part of a parcel I received from my friend Colin {of <i>Carryings On Up The Dale</i>} and further illustrate the point about our hobby's wonderful comradeship I was making in the previous blog post. The flags as usual are from <i>North Star</i> and the bases from <b><i>Warbases</i></b> as ever ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRiGbu3VGnIXWPhP27HLHqr1GyyaDo5CaQIg2QNNb8gyl3ZPVV50Xr79wFHxqdtv-PqAxfM3W2_HFHqOHieR2iPxmR1VhnNFpR6OcvKQp0OWbzkZqQA5tUWYBV1yqpSe4gILJnL6BSUjW6ZBghFcUzUZcpz6MDgVVPIjOgVELjX1LdgLCnzLSbc0dIr5J/s3014/IMG_20240225_092258__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3014" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRiGbu3VGnIXWPhP27HLHqr1GyyaDo5CaQIg2QNNb8gyl3ZPVV50Xr79wFHxqdtv-PqAxfM3W2_HFHqOHieR2iPxmR1VhnNFpR6OcvKQp0OWbzkZqQA5tUWYBV1yqpSe4gILJnL6BSUjW6ZBghFcUzUZcpz6MDgVVPIjOgVELjX1LdgLCnzLSbc0dIr5J/w280-h400/IMG_20240225_092258__01.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexYRA297lCYNdftSnWGpioztrUsEibkOOG58J1SAOJYJBhaL7yNUPm2SpJafDa9NuCMcVYsL6_oPg5pXJ1PSVJylEoPvaTRR7P9zVM22MAEK7PmfpXx2n7lNi6MB3QXeT7Q7BlVbywDo4hxjBuAPfLNAVO6hSekIKFB0ek3xB89XBhbIs6urGEQGMJp6r/s2365/IMG_20240225_092008__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexYRA297lCYNdftSnWGpioztrUsEibkOOG58J1SAOJYJBhaL7yNUPm2SpJafDa9NuCMcVYsL6_oPg5pXJ1PSVJylEoPvaTRR7P9zVM22MAEK7PmfpXx2n7lNi6MB3QXeT7Q7BlVbywDo4hxjBuAPfLNAVO6hSekIKFB0ek3xB89XBhbIs6urGEQGMJp6r/s320/IMG_20240225_092008__01.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEA_-DZH8Azrh1ybuccH5fmNKFzDeCznApo7ocWfNnGGxHEUDGFAgUMD0Uaq_FkxpCueEkK6g0iXYpHtNdRqf5GfwGqIJH6tc7c8blCTe0kQZHpOYXGGy6xY63nHE2fMN1Qrm9fNk_DFPvywV9YlWOkjVVqB41MyOfyrzdSKpT-dmvIbcxSfvHvWFB0Um/s2266/IMG_20240225_092055__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1771" data-original-width="2266" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEA_-DZH8Azrh1ybuccH5fmNKFzDeCznApo7ocWfNnGGxHEUDGFAgUMD0Uaq_FkxpCueEkK6g0iXYpHtNdRqf5GfwGqIJH6tc7c8blCTe0kQZHpOYXGGy6xY63nHE2fMN1Qrm9fNk_DFPvywV9YlWOkjVVqB41MyOfyrzdSKpT-dmvIbcxSfvHvWFB0Um/w400-h313/IMG_20240225_092055__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6V5eQT2C-M73talgyATbkCEDFnecdEB_01lGhmqioDMVILk_CZpKzE8xbc5QEzrU7Sb5CRBzuOsGL2urpS737p1q0pe8ttj-LU7r6nZP5IRTCV64J3KYVM7x9vH_hB4bscDSPE545orljuLhA1UubCZjNIgcYcl7gdRj63yktJrSeGqEced-3Qn4nbej/s2222/IMG_20240225_092107__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2030" data-original-width="2222" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6V5eQT2C-M73talgyATbkCEDFnecdEB_01lGhmqioDMVILk_CZpKzE8xbc5QEzrU7Sb5CRBzuOsGL2urpS737p1q0pe8ttj-LU7r6nZP5IRTCV64J3KYVM7x9vH_hB4bscDSPE545orljuLhA1UubCZjNIgcYcl7gdRj63yktJrSeGqEced-3Qn4nbej/w400-h365/IMG_20240225_092107__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Now that the 31st are finished the figures currently replacing them under the brush are a battery of Roosian 12lb guns and crew. They are <b><i>Warlord Games</i></b> figures and from that same parcel gifted me by Colin last year when the project first got underway. At present all the basic colours are blocked on on the first four gunners and the base bronze I use for cannon barrels is on both guns. I've also been working on a small vignette for the Roosians, but more of that in due course...</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-51486444277061812102024-02-22T01:35:00.000-08:002024-02-22T01:35:38.069-08:00Flashman at 'The Charge'?<p>I know that I have mentioned this before, but some things about our wonderful hobby deserve frequent repetition in my opinion. One such is the kindness of not just friends but of members of the general body of hobby chums whom we may only know through the Internet or through occasional encounters at shows. So, a while back last year I received an unexpected parcel through the post. On examination I saw it was from Matt Crump {of Wargames in the Dungeon and Penrith fame}. I wasn't expecting it so opened it with more than my usual level of excitement. And what a welcome surprise it turned out to be: the <b><i>Historicon</i></b> freebie figure <i>"Into the Valley of Death"</i>. Perfect as an objective marker or table dressing for my Crimean War project. I've had this on the go since the turn of the year, putting colour on as and when it was appropriate to those I was using elsewhere. In my mind I see him as that fictional arch cad and noted coward, the much decorated Victorian antihero Harry Paget Flashman ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaW0R2pixQiSPamZFGBr9wZb72mlWBrAGT8CgNNHmSkc5fwsNMljzprv6LKwoDvxP0mQk4A9mWZ3HrYTtL7uZhQSHlrGLQZTmhIkLOw66ztlIc7oc_2Qh9vLAYY92gvOOdKAubIxwd2epGaXVKKorIvYdagTIO4KE0IlE8gwbtmKITGJpkdm2dTJr23BV/s1332/IMG_20240218_143344__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="1332" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaW0R2pixQiSPamZFGBr9wZb72mlWBrAGT8CgNNHmSkc5fwsNMljzprv6LKwoDvxP0mQk4A9mWZ3HrYTtL7uZhQSHlrGLQZTmhIkLOw66ztlIc7oc_2Qh9vLAYY92gvOOdKAubIxwd2epGaXVKKorIvYdagTIO4KE0IlE8gwbtmKITGJpkdm2dTJr23BV/w400-h394/IMG_20240218_143344__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkMqLwTxirl9Dc5eKMrwXNik4PjupTbd2FBxmN2gBHMZdra6NNEE0xh_C-tTzBeUJI8rBUmYkXDIWwIGTmfvLaPquzTnmM05J2xXnbCKb4zspxSFl7A_Xa4J5hHdGihHYCHkLxQ5J9OVrK1ZHLi8YtVf0HQLYK-wKCV7SHB40NUpZQRVQNKjF9osxE6SK/s1513/IMG_20240218_143335__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1513" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkMqLwTxirl9Dc5eKMrwXNik4PjupTbd2FBxmN2gBHMZdra6NNEE0xh_C-tTzBeUJI8rBUmYkXDIWwIGTmfvLaPquzTnmM05J2xXnbCKb4zspxSFl7A_Xa4J5hHdGihHYCHkLxQ5J9OVrK1ZHLi8YtVf0HQLYK-wKCV7SHB40NUpZQRVQNKjF9osxE6SK/w400-h345/IMG_20240218_143335__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-mbuth1V4sy8zfx1vYJUTXBDlR39wZAUwlbnxCh1oc2zDyBt10f9jwZegK6PDIP3I3H_ISO7RTG11Fb2CyYKrGMZjOMQDs198UdLGcy4R5zfn0ihkbGdAv0KPQem-g9WhL2cY3bgYeb_FYZhfMvE45WUrprPLyb-yGyRqrUZY1cL1OpLtBIE31Tn0g6m/s1568/IMG_20240218_143359__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="1568" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-mbuth1V4sy8zfx1vYJUTXBDlR39wZAUwlbnxCh1oc2zDyBt10f9jwZegK6PDIP3I3H_ISO7RTG11Fb2CyYKrGMZjOMQDs198UdLGcy4R5zfn0ihkbGdAv0KPQem-g9WhL2cY3bgYeb_FYZhfMvE45WUrprPLyb-yGyRqrUZY1cL1OpLtBIE31Tn0g6m/w400-h321/IMG_20240218_143359__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I believe it was a <b><i>Warlord Games</i></b> piece, if so it's a decent effort compared to some of their figures of late. So, I give you Flashman, unhorsed at The Charge and no doubt suffering from his usual pure funk! Meanwhile the 31st Huntingdonshire Infantry regiment are progressing steadily; two bases completed and the third well underway. More on these when they are finished next week hopefully.</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-39279997530642162852024-02-19T01:28:00.000-08:002024-02-19T01:28:44.868-08:00A Royal Artillery 9lb Battery <p>The most recent figures to have endured their time under the brush are two 9lb guns and crew for the Royal Artillery for my Crimean War project. They are all from <b><i>Great War Mini</i></b><b style="font-style: italic;"><i>atures</i></b><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">, </span>via <i>North Star</i> of course. I added one figure I'd saved from the <i>British High Command</i> pack, an officer with telescope, which I felt would help bring the battery to life. You can judge for yourself of course ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpUW7Ly_AhfMnFQcoxySdZLdEw0zImqf5GE70aBTvUjyPmXN7JVfpxR1yFRZpNVX1GDyvBGeQlKIW807fLcCOIuIjja8rWbEq_6H88pC-Ukg2B3jHJdqV6kEb4fidUogsYdbuj3Embgr0JOPMgFCCaOmYN0CXHvA5jS-fD2YpnlT5E6NfBdot-ItxWxfb/s2735/IMG_20240218_143503__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1407" data-original-width="2735" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpUW7Ly_AhfMnFQcoxySdZLdEw0zImqf5GE70aBTvUjyPmXN7JVfpxR1yFRZpNVX1GDyvBGeQlKIW807fLcCOIuIjja8rWbEq_6H88pC-Ukg2B3jHJdqV6kEb4fidUogsYdbuj3Embgr0JOPMgFCCaOmYN0CXHvA5jS-fD2YpnlT5E6NfBdot-ItxWxfb/w400-h206/IMG_20240218_143503__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOEgfV8OsUhIWer2K1iNKL65Swfn_A9rbSGVtf6P1T0Q-nuRIf6nzY9HEbnmOtTW4KtwIVKYwgQCsXow_tg1owtICznIfJECMpnoSIIni-MZmu1Au1cBbD6KTYl5x9xgqzLebhunKTXY_HteczttR6pIw7hCCu9Jud-KUFpEp2UJC5GIjUISDnEr5WQh7/s2950/IMG_20240218_143525__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="2950" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOEgfV8OsUhIWer2K1iNKL65Swfn_A9rbSGVtf6P1T0Q-nuRIf6nzY9HEbnmOtTW4KtwIVKYwgQCsXow_tg1owtICznIfJECMpnoSIIni-MZmu1Au1cBbD6KTYl5x9xgqzLebhunKTXY_HteczttR6pIw7hCCu9Jud-KUFpEp2UJC5GIjUISDnEr5WQh7/w400-h213/IMG_20240218_143525__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKe7NshUs22JaIGhbj1scKzr-E7r_9VcoSerUA11NVOOYISxnCyvhI0ZYDlj7vMEa059UUe0xG1ZOTV024OC-9GT1dpr-WYDJuLLPJgMPkypEx5K6v84Y4n7xrc07C3xzqV52MJsLONVbo88UAWMzfs9IIYnvi2giuPOxoA2PliZeUsESu97M4PS6ZSqN/s2780/IMG_20240218_143538__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2780" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKe7NshUs22JaIGhbj1scKzr-E7r_9VcoSerUA11NVOOYISxnCyvhI0ZYDlj7vMEa059UUe0xG1ZOTV024OC-9GT1dpr-WYDJuLLPJgMPkypEx5K6v84Y4n7xrc07C3xzqV52MJsLONVbo88UAWMzfs9IIYnvi2giuPOxoA2PliZeUsESu97M4PS6ZSqN/w400-h304/IMG_20240218_143538__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I'm working on another British infantry regiment now, the 31st Huntingdonshire regiment, one base of which is already completed. This should complete the planned second Brigade for the First Division. Remaining in the infamous <i>Lead Pimple</i> amongst others are a regiment of Highlanders and a second battalion for the 1st, the Royal Scots. These will complete my truncated Highland Brigade. I had intended to add the Highland Light Infantry but have had a change of heart, mostly because I ordered the wrong flags sheet, but also because it seems they wore the earlier bell topped shako not the Albert one the figures have. Those figures will need to be redesignated in due course...</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-63608930066016217172024-02-16T02:01:00.000-08:002024-02-16T02:01:50.115-08:00The Valley Campaign...<p>...opened for its second year when Phil and I sat down here in GHQ for our weekly game. We both enjoyed the series of linked ACW games last year and agreed to try a second year and follow the unfolding tale of rivalry between Union Brigadier General Useless S Bykleigh and his nemesis Confederate Major General P.J. Robinson! The opening battle is an encounter between the two forces feeling their way to cross an engorged stream. As the Union fared badly in last year's conflicts they start the game with one Brigade in the rear, not able to enter the game until Turn 6, the halfway point in our 12 Turn game. On the front foot the Rebs start 12" in from their table edge. As usual now an annotated photo montage to carry you down into the unfolding action in <i>The Valley</i>...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Cil-UugOAGMz5jNqwcgBdOXH3CjquccplVW3jUD72_XKibMAdboaZyue5znCKoLyUHxi5-TQSjnIIIq0lotOQQ3kLpiYdsrxRUq3bfIDTuFbcowxViwXRzwGNapsoKvUx5MxJVukVH7hBEJ27x33RIRD8DhWHQL-bLpCSl8VfIm_2XBwzeiz6I9akEjF/s4608/IMG_20240213_114741.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Cil-UugOAGMz5jNqwcgBdOXH3CjquccplVW3jUD72_XKibMAdboaZyue5znCKoLyUHxi5-TQSjnIIIq0lotOQQ3kLpiYdsrxRUq3bfIDTuFbcowxViwXRzwGNapsoKvUx5MxJVukVH7hBEJ27x33RIRD8DhWHQL-bLpCSl8VfIm_2XBwzeiz6I9akEjF/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_114741.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>On the Rebs' left a large Brigade of North Carolina infantry led by Jubal E Bykleigh, a turncoat if ever there was one!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GmfW_-qv42wh3avAtxThqXNwH00a53V5p91fNKB26p1YoiTQ1seJzGFs1m04eYgOo_irdwt-uAimG0-ejjkyvdEccttn6jb3L9WaM20eNxPj6zFj5WnmbKhDs0T2GSLHQBwYnUHIOna4rXVeyUVhk2t50LkjbhVdHSkkHPoKplzfw83qBxWKd3_A438d/s4608/IMG_20240213_114750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GmfW_-qv42wh3avAtxThqXNwH00a53V5p91fNKB26p1YoiTQ1seJzGFs1m04eYgOo_irdwt-uAimG0-ejjkyvdEccttn6jb3L9WaM20eNxPj6zFj5WnmbKhDs0T2GSLHQBwYnUHIOna4rXVeyUVhk2t50LkjbhVdHSkkHPoKplzfw83qBxWKd3_A438d/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_114750.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In their centre two small brigades from Virginia and South Carolina.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKz9PUhBXcn0pTIdyjbus8ctAs1tpG1sedBwvLKId6A_PEhcua7CdiaRSi_nDiDiJdVcmzyL92iMdqVKkHnGV45zmzm_zrqcgbIATtIzjdq5OUQ685LDzOs-tGCnDQG_u7jEsI345T6ZVjatqph6yeMuwYkvsm-PPPfQDmzryGWVUx4V8Hy8hQIOijwiL/s4608/IMG_20240213_114801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqRI2mYja8Kn8M-XVXJ_UCdQcRZFUbBmto9kKNfSB9aL2VaMDJHJZuToalMMSxf_XZYMaCaDFIyRDkezoDlWwrmogUbAd5sCUby-GlDEb-8bsN8FOxk_0w0H7HbBihQOAat2VtK_IrvpYj11nSi2YIofBf9AHWshntzUSMCFSJ9MoT8VwHrZHC1Au49tj/s2965/IMG_20240213_114835__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2965" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqRI2mYja8Kn8M-XVXJ_UCdQcRZFUbBmto9kKNfSB9aL2VaMDJHJZuToalMMSxf_XZYMaCaDFIyRDkezoDlWwrmogUbAd5sCUby-GlDEb-8bsN8FOxk_0w0H7HbBihQOAat2VtK_IrvpYj11nSi2YIofBf9AHWshntzUSMCFSJ9MoT8VwHrZHC1Au49tj/w285-h400/IMG_20240213_114835__01.jpg" width="285" /></a></div>In the Union's centre massed batteries of rifled artillery and a small Union Brigade from New York screened by the 1st US Sharpshooters.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbofABnZcwt2Hh15r2v7BqJz8v1XcTQjs-8rXSoKIF2Ljcb3eITI9qD7g3b0DyW7nXZaIDYZuBmWVmRwj7E08rL2l-_V2DQ4m2lFZQ225CBLqv05qcKWuHwSFeAY6IjDnoOTjqLbgTJ7P7vdPvKd094i1zglahCRob-5p586pE4FcJYeLdgCaZ9zUQNyd/s4608/IMG_20240213_115842.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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As you see, both fell short in the centre and a prolonged firefight breaks out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EZmN_7VoojP9IjlHZvD1BSIM5IiNAM1kbavvjDZkCZIN7v4oizPWxMVzD9Ob2bQrIkE1k18TtyZFhhYEL8WpFW8N66WRSBJkOiqTAzoZnEnQbpWBsvOFoVJspjaPUPre-l5F-lScHVxP1NE-3kJE5zxZRYBNJ7jLU1ut_NVw4qsL_RSl00LlGnj5OoTI/s3610/IMG_20240213_115853__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3610" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EZmN_7VoojP9IjlHZvD1BSIM5IiNAM1kbavvjDZkCZIN7v4oizPWxMVzD9Ob2bQrIkE1k18TtyZFhhYEL8WpFW8N66WRSBJkOiqTAzoZnEnQbpWBsvOFoVJspjaPUPre-l5F-lScHVxP1NE-3kJE5zxZRYBNJ7jLU1ut_NVw4qsL_RSl00LlGnj5OoTI/w234-h400/IMG_20240213_115853__01.jpg" width="234" /></a></div>On the Rebs' right the Louisiana brigade reaches the bridge and blocks off the Union left flank. Another prolonged firefight erupts here!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sT1VEQaIfpCuMGX54zC_-qgSqDxrBOcPBAICUSI_TE0ei0gxZvj7brQ__JO0wcqk0bsOjXXwdW6R265tvgpDkn-AmB15a0li7ydIFgugo9ITVuz6o16tx-wpJaEbZX72tn-XYpyba-0pTA0sGVNp92DrvkopjDH4an4rsl1BImpBorVEnZPh5HUOTJaY/s4608/IMG_20240213_115903.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sT1VEQaIfpCuMGX54zC_-qgSqDxrBOcPBAICUSI_TE0ei0gxZvj7brQ__JO0wcqk0bsOjXXwdW6R265tvgpDkn-AmB15a0li7ydIFgugo9ITVuz6o16tx-wpJaEbZX72tn-XYpyba-0pTA0sGVNp92DrvkopjDH4an4rsl1BImpBorVEnZPh5HUOTJaY/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_115903.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Virginia brigade takes post behind the fence line and, you guessed it, another firefight begins with the New Yorkers!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEepCAoeNel7bry1UJJW3M1JDtW1i31X6E8LY2iXy0EXQKRR9l6ODaEwy_D-EujISxvPyPJWew0YuDzHQDVoo_atAiTOyf71Phj5JUh5tUPILwaWKNTU_D-rGjr_b3_jzugF6Qjw5IalXSKT9PQKwX1FHpDXz08Tlk0XfBIUZIGnbFGCL1hYkCRP4e3ULb/s4608/IMG_20240213_121717.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEepCAoeNel7bry1UJJW3M1JDtW1i31X6E8LY2iXy0EXQKRR9l6ODaEwy_D-EujISxvPyPJWew0YuDzHQDVoo_atAiTOyf71Phj5JUh5tUPILwaWKNTU_D-rGjr_b3_jzugF6Qjw5IalXSKT9PQKwX1FHpDXz08Tlk0XfBIUZIGnbFGCL1hYkCRP4e3ULb/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_121717.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Union advance is halted all along it's front as both sides take losses in the ensuing turns of firing. The North Carolina brigade is ominously advancing on the Union's right-hand brigade. Still no sign of those much needed reserves.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tLooCnRpiMEZnQyhYRKNZ34NmTQiFmXndp1pckRNeBX3hsG2TIO7jV5_gmfbj31-nFyO-ftv-xykI0zoLQIeBhvH0yXUFqnz3BiE8P7uoplx4RfQwPPSwzq7bm6i6IDJP5VXioZbcNR8dzZWVJuf8Dq0Fk1RiaOhR4-Iky53sKUSdffFLMvxLGm3-vnz/s4608/IMG_20240213_121727.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tLooCnRpiMEZnQyhYRKNZ34NmTQiFmXndp1pckRNeBX3hsG2TIO7jV5_gmfbj31-nFyO-ftv-xykI0zoLQIeBhvH0yXUFqnz3BiE8P7uoplx4RfQwPPSwzq7bm6i6IDJP5VXioZbcNR8dzZWVJuf8Dq0Fk1RiaOhR4-Iky53sKUSdffFLMvxLGm3-vnz/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_121727.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The US Sharpshooters exploit a gap in the Rebs' centre and push across the stream. They are halted by enemy fire but hold their ground tenaciously.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdC14p0HHeDZ5qIxQTB4N5T0oyZpZkEWG9vha6VqPVBSne7cFfDcclKHGW7Vg-nbMLETh4VLBcKbTT0JnpeZHvCfRiH7iuIWqXSxESfaIG1wzPo0veBRpGJLOg50EwOp31u2D0XV1Hrs35TmHkIh0DfmKu1meiLhhR9lNxmO337bBEKUFWON23452Jv9S1/s4608/IMG_20240213_122453.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdC14p0HHeDZ5qIxQTB4N5T0oyZpZkEWG9vha6VqPVBSne7cFfDcclKHGW7Vg-nbMLETh4VLBcKbTT0JnpeZHvCfRiH7iuIWqXSxESfaIG1wzPo0veBRpGJLOg50EwOp31u2D0XV1Hrs35TmHkIh0DfmKu1meiLhhR9lNxmO337bBEKUFWON23452Jv9S1/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_122453.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Disorder prevents them being supported and they are exposed to withering fire from the Rebs! Unsurprisingly as losses mount they are Whipped and flee to the rear!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXZ7khW75QI6P5ox_xQn1G8zNl4JzFPtE8WUJiat5tV2yjTA4_MTIiDh6GrmRAEVszRN7SFLYHboVbYpZx5gZfk8KFmi8e_hTOyguQZxw4NuZSv_tjV2aoTlrgQnH-FASFTjjpLRJQdUOLkjD7bKhyphenhyphenAi7Ibv7TGQhi8zAD63XlW6KwCORLTLTE2v11rla/s4608/IMG_20240213_122506.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXZ7khW75QI6P5ox_xQn1G8zNl4JzFPtE8WUJiat5tV2yjTA4_MTIiDh6GrmRAEVszRN7SFLYHboVbYpZx5gZfk8KFmi8e_hTOyguQZxw4NuZSv_tjV2aoTlrgQnH-FASFTjjpLRJQdUOLkjD7bKhyphenhyphenAi7Ibv7TGQhi8zAD63XlW6KwCORLTLTE2v11rla/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_122506.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Reb artillery comes into action firing on the New Yorkers in support of the North Carolina brigade on their left.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGE1EpNikMdcX4MYD7WAat80Z1cHD8BQvwvqnnP9ihMTa3hPXF40MtsYlFLs3Pkw2s8XPzZe3L1FWEVKhD4p2Xx81HHxHQI5TlqW4gBNpzeM35BfEcIIY2FnEbTfejEa_7d393bj5jd9nWGeBOtSzi4IGQFpuvhjnUC2w9LSnuIg5FDlah8C27TMHPzQAg/s4608/IMG_20240213_122517.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGE1EpNikMdcX4MYD7WAat80Z1cHD8BQvwvqnnP9ihMTa3hPXF40MtsYlFLs3Pkw2s8XPzZe3L1FWEVKhD4p2Xx81HHxHQI5TlqW4gBNpzeM35BfEcIIY2FnEbTfejEa_7d393bj5jd9nWGeBOtSzi4IGQFpuvhjnUC2w9LSnuIg5FDlah8C27TMHPzQAg/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_122517.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Over on the Union left the firefight across the bridge is indecisive, both sides rallying casualties only to take more in the subsequent turns!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ijqxak7rwSt0gogzYahOltMLZVXK81mFUvN86qiQdMe2C1tsOf9Tpb1kqmbcds8dd41htydO8CxylQ48Qmrc2LtB58NqOso_9b1tg0WxUj5kUqn-lHP562FX95Xu-5OKIgqXNjrsnDelkjS3kFmlTSqp7cNkxJOHstR1YvsvrsWsgRCeDHZui_-tPwNy/s4608/IMG_20240213_124515.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ijqxak7rwSt0gogzYahOltMLZVXK81mFUvN86qiQdMe2C1tsOf9Tpb1kqmbcds8dd41htydO8CxylQ48Qmrc2LtB58NqOso_9b1tg0WxUj5kUqn-lHP562FX95Xu-5OKIgqXNjrsnDelkjS3kFmlTSqp7cNkxJOHstR1YvsvrsWsgRCeDHZui_-tPwNy/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_124515.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In the centre more Union troops have got across the stream but are halted by Rebel fire! Disorder prevents the bulge being exploited and PJ's boys hold on!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYQWlU9I38PAZJAhQ8OiwzW4dNAFELeSW2sn6QouZl_iQaHx3wFWbjdoMixbamS93GY0_zbkeYYFoK0if18UvlbZsliSLNiJINoxZCsfK7X9ejm_x9fmi4WI_Yjt69YzVYj-ew9Dz-y7lvHi2WO0VjIJePJGyVAnTFnlPtun5wpwkxHuaai9PyYYVI7fU/s3442/IMG_20240213_125458__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3442" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYQWlU9I38PAZJAhQ8OiwzW4dNAFELeSW2sn6QouZl_iQaHx3wFWbjdoMixbamS93GY0_zbkeYYFoK0if18UvlbZsliSLNiJINoxZCsfK7X9ejm_x9fmi4WI_Yjt69YzVYj-ew9Dz-y7lvHi2WO0VjIJePJGyVAnTFnlPtun5wpwkxHuaai9PyYYVI7fU/w245-h400/IMG_20240213_125458__01.jpg" width="245" /></a></div>Finally, in Turn 8, the first of the Union's reserve brigade of New York troops finally arrives on the battlefield.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHH_egrMtJYyDR6brYCR1XYemmp48njJcZxMOvppt15hVpaxmYjHYL2uR05wTPTnTYdGE8GMeYJ9P2iHcjg19HTi3SwZh-dBlUvxGaARwPP3n1tBnTTj-GhRbtPhhs2xLBLjr6qbbE6M47Z_rVhPU9eDhBlmNJjqUtVA-pXpL9b9NGOIvobjcdjRgrpDVU/s4608/IMG_20240213_135837__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="4608" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHH_egrMtJYyDR6brYCR1XYemmp48njJcZxMOvppt15hVpaxmYjHYL2uR05wTPTnTYdGE8GMeYJ9P2iHcjg19HTi3SwZh-dBlUvxGaARwPP3n1tBnTTj-GhRbtPhhs2xLBLjr6qbbE6M47Z_rVhPU9eDhBlmNJjqUtVA-pXpL9b9NGOIvobjcdjRgrpDVU/w400-h136/IMG_20240213_135837__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>More New Yorkers are moving to the Union's right flank now hoping to turn the Rebs' left decisively...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw971B4lUJxerAYG57xFEzqlNusnZIOSePwsvYVKAmWXXm0B9YKohpU6IWql-twzX9gs9O4AQt8m1GJwYcOKeGQWZGMvZC_M0tGIRpXSVDvfa1X56CgH5hP3DeKzs3E-PJrIxeNlu5tSyfl1yZ2DfeCgV_NKadjj8Z-yVWFRUfLuv_l4YOKJv_r5i_HCFd/s4608/IMG_20240213_140342.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw971B4lUJxerAYG57xFEzqlNusnZIOSePwsvYVKAmWXXm0B9YKohpU6IWql-twzX9gs9O4AQt8m1GJwYcOKeGQWZGMvZC_M0tGIRpXSVDvfa1X56CgH5hP3DeKzs3E-PJrIxeNlu5tSyfl1yZ2DfeCgV_NKadjj8Z-yVWFRUfLuv_l4YOKJv_r5i_HCFd/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_140342.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Union is pressing home it's attack on the Rebs' left as more troops cross the stream. The North Carolina boys are being pushed back slowly...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLCBwadDStQVseo5C-mjmHLN4jJAWczpJyOf9X-e1esnzH8GLRBv3NMYUAhMRv_Pn4_BATbg2z19EeuyTWdq2wyIywP-vfLG9VIQVOS8bwA9qWAfDKg7lv0DZgedjtFKMDAv82Y528U_mRVABuDWisZpjQMBoU_LeJXDDA_8OG7sNB_CJXGhIEamhb-7H/s4608/IMG_20240213_140800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLCBwadDStQVseo5C-mjmHLN4jJAWczpJyOf9X-e1esnzH8GLRBv3NMYUAhMRv_Pn4_BATbg2z19EeuyTWdq2wyIywP-vfLG9VIQVOS8bwA9qWAfDKg7lv0DZgedjtFKMDAv82Y528U_mRVABuDWisZpjQMBoU_LeJXDDA_8OG7sNB_CJXGhIEamhb-7H/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_140800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>...when disaster, aka a Blunder, sees the Union's leading unit fall back two moves! The Tarheels have a breathing space!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJR1ZTPqMvsMUsHIPOBcIdAq3imaM1jPY7-2aqliq6KkMdnzQpV6aTyinDU7dOoKgHnUYeWkkFsrh4u2zyqYkTp5oDwbmuzJjyvzrPHpkyenQVqfDD-Yvm0HUvItIbqOf4Mu5_7jLs-zNVlw0B5m_knim6okwZPLf0O9zpTHY8OuW8Gc_neUoHrSppjjBf/s3318/IMG_20240213_140815__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3318" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJR1ZTPqMvsMUsHIPOBcIdAq3imaM1jPY7-2aqliq6KkMdnzQpV6aTyinDU7dOoKgHnUYeWkkFsrh4u2zyqYkTp5oDwbmuzJjyvzrPHpkyenQVqfDD-Yvm0HUvItIbqOf4Mu5_7jLs-zNVlw0B5m_knim6okwZPLf0O9zpTHY8OuW8Gc_neUoHrSppjjBf/w255-h400/IMG_20240213_140815__01.jpg" width="255" /></a></div>Fighting continues to ebb and flow in the centre but neither side can deliver the telling blow!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLp3Ve76q7sDVjvQE93gPFbENXr_eRi2pkLgWqtrlO8DbfPnWtdtAvKq-GkoXHqvK2KgKEVSvLNi9PsIjbEJOb5-Gk816_YIiDtQ3Ajem1xIRfch2n3GLz6AVPhAQllxmnddKhFC8rGyuOKF0-ouGVs67hdGWF8MWppDZReier5MltOn1hE7nxVY6Y36a/s3100/IMG_20240213_141123__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3100" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLp3Ve76q7sDVjvQE93gPFbENXr_eRi2pkLgWqtrlO8DbfPnWtdtAvKq-GkoXHqvK2KgKEVSvLNi9PsIjbEJOb5-Gk816_YIiDtQ3Ajem1xIRfch2n3GLz6AVPhAQllxmnddKhFC8rGyuOKF0-ouGVs67hdGWF8MWppDZReier5MltOn1hE7nxVY6Y36a/w273-h400/IMG_20240213_141123__01.jpg" width="273" /></a></div>A setback on the Union's left sees the regiment at the bridge finally beaten in the firefight as they flee along with the Brigade commander!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZNQqy03adF1MZBASV9nI1f4_e4Ao1CbUEnSjBOEq1YGXPMJRM-i9FwzFjYuZUfm5RfWBQH-wU1UEIbu_I5arURhyphenhyphenJutfiaecxbhwLZL3vUPXxaiudCGATfMqsOVRp-LTOPjv2xIuNvl1PX60ySjXrV04UedjER20KJfwcLTH4Acxh-Q7-lzFGwcwcfQs/s4608/IMG_20240213_143311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZNQqy03adF1MZBASV9nI1f4_e4Ao1CbUEnSjBOEq1YGXPMJRM-i9FwzFjYuZUfm5RfWBQH-wU1UEIbu_I5arURhyphenhyphenJutfiaecxbhwLZL3vUPXxaiudCGATfMqsOVRp-LTOPjv2xIuNvl1PX60ySjXrV04UedjER20KJfwcLTH4Acxh-Q7-lzFGwcwcfQs/w184-h400/IMG_20240213_143311.jpg" width="184" /></a></div>With their right holding the Rebs are pushing forward again in the centre. Unnerved by the Rebel Yell the New Yorkers' closing fire fails to halt the charging enemy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekH3po1MeydhXMY0ddC3P46ymVdZUuhoKs5L7zkOt94b-95rgVjG39-VMX4Nw0FI9_uvhKj7sMaQI1u1XNnQVWnsriUkhTBXpDjG7dKXkP1K0Jelda9nLEXHgvdmh5Z2Qqqx2TM8AhspNzvkw4s5LeUse75oPjgXOWxaAYWF_GGax2Jp978PYHLrzwYTb/s4118/IMG_20240213_143319__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4118" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekH3po1MeydhXMY0ddC3P46ymVdZUuhoKs5L7zkOt94b-95rgVjG39-VMX4Nw0FI9_uvhKj7sMaQI1u1XNnQVWnsriUkhTBXpDjG7dKXkP1K0Jelda9nLEXHgvdmh5Z2Qqqx2TM8AhspNzvkw4s5LeUse75oPjgXOWxaAYWF_GGax2Jp978PYHLrzwYTb/w205-h400/IMG_20240213_143319__01.jpg" width="205" /></a></div>They do enough though in the ensuing melee to hold their ground. The line may buckle but it does not break!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRZ7GTgDu168RsJ0tr1WTVrdZSODzl7wLZn64GtrGbypaWV3k7Iw-FCt71vTajsjDWAS_O4wrpUI3XmnbJelS9g4GDdkrYyCsrSqdIXsppKusmdamHq1Hh50koAOWgdT1oEPcqyvUyaaCQQ6dOh7TO1qnkFPQ1ZP0bdlQ32ZrUGZuDr13jCZ7cnmMj_pt/s4608/IMG_20240213_143323.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRZ7GTgDu168RsJ0tr1WTVrdZSODzl7wLZn64GtrGbypaWV3k7Iw-FCt71vTajsjDWAS_O4wrpUI3XmnbJelS9g4GDdkrYyCsrSqdIXsppKusmdamHq1Hh50koAOWgdT1oEPcqyvUyaaCQQ6dOh7TO1qnkFPQ1ZP0bdlQ32ZrUGZuDr13jCZ7cnmMj_pt/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_143323.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Darkness falls across the battlefield ( Turn 12 of course). Neither side has managed a victory in this first encounter of the year. Both armies fall back exhausted to plan their next move in the ongoing struggle to dominate <i>The Valley</i>.<div>Once again <i>Black Powder</i> delivered the uncertain ebb and flow of battle. As usual the figures are all <b><i>Dixon Miniatures</i></b> from my collection, the buildings scratch built or kitbashed, trees, stream and fences from <b><i>The Last Valley</i></b>.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-21986207587175804862024-02-13T00:29:00.000-08:002024-02-13T00:29:48.284-08:00A 2nd Battalion of Roosian Jaegers <p>I have, eventually, completed the second of my four planned Roosian Jaeger battalions. It almost seems as if I had been working on these for eons uncounted! They are the last of the Roosian infantry using the advancing/marching poses, as the remaining two Jaeger battalions will be made up from the two packs of Firing Line figures plus a Command pack. One bonus for me will be that there are fewer figures to paint for each stand, perhaps 8 instead of 10 or 11? For now, here are the 2nd Jaeger battalion for your comment if you are so minded ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxEJcBYSqE5fuKHj3oggfXkWxS4gPM-mgAQS4FHUYdtBYzID1BV816gHj2VraLrKefQksjrUuDkGLWBmIoD4fDemjIq8mjCESKeLm34cDV9vV5QWqsn2GpBhQcwDdrDr8AEHJKrP9qA90ItPiWhyphenhyphen7Z1W4eYnIlYyY_yRtcoHeQUkt5ukRYDjz90648MvI/s2851/IMG_20240213_081335__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="993" data-original-width="2851" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxEJcBYSqE5fuKHj3oggfXkWxS4gPM-mgAQS4FHUYdtBYzID1BV816gHj2VraLrKefQksjrUuDkGLWBmIoD4fDemjIq8mjCESKeLm34cDV9vV5QWqsn2GpBhQcwDdrDr8AEHJKrP9qA90ItPiWhyphenhyphen7Z1W4eYnIlYyY_yRtcoHeQUkt5ukRYDjz90648MvI/w400-h139/IMG_20240213_081335__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The figures are all <b><i>GWM</i></b>, the flags from <b><i>GMB Designs</i></b>, and the bases from <b><i>Warbases</i></b> as ever ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqU2He-gQIvK8Oa8xnMSZ_KVUtA9rjvjswbO8bBGoFbAb8XVhjnWyIa0k5vMN52PdFMR39RggLmnj1MNpruK38Nd6__VbeL2_G7urXQDlAXZW6GFULUwSHFoIt2tprjXdh4YN8AzIok6kxBTUznKjEBE7z7nJXFAkGPUpWLe2_qVqn8EjIwPszishBvr7/s2623/IMG_20240213_081434__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2623" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqU2He-gQIvK8Oa8xnMSZ_KVUtA9rjvjswbO8bBGoFbAb8XVhjnWyIa0k5vMN52PdFMR39RggLmnj1MNpruK38Nd6__VbeL2_G7urXQDlAXZW6GFULUwSHFoIt2tprjXdh4YN8AzIok6kxBTUznKjEBE7z7nJXFAkGPUpWLe2_qVqn8EjIwPszishBvr7/w400-h323/IMG_20240213_081434__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtKrprd4Mqi_wXQjNzlOeAs-REIkYFoMLuCtBMZdWsQD4fk7HDYDZydn88Yag9bEqQDc3XsXMOjJ5Fi-MeSQ8TP5Pz1jHEnmeHt-SNu0x_KJoepoAjL6xURglVXjt0Xy8oO_K51QBtshde2v9jZvuE0lNMX-rbCH1qLUsNf8nCKHrA8RsPZinnp5r0GPR/s4608/IMG_20240213_081445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtKrprd4Mqi_wXQjNzlOeAs-REIkYFoMLuCtBMZdWsQD4fk7HDYDZydn88Yag9bEqQDc3XsXMOjJ5Fi-MeSQ8TP5Pz1jHEnmeHt-SNu0x_KJoepoAjL6xURglVXjt0Xy8oO_K51QBtshde2v9jZvuE0lNMX-rbCH1qLUsNf8nCKHrA8RsPZinnp5r0GPR/w400-h184/IMG_20240213_081445.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAAv3VJze8I-kp0QYaI-THTfYMuLNR3yUdH4KpJDhBogQTvmEt4Mb9yh5k_Gu-Qk8ZVZjyYtn7iUZ4-7yFi4wi7XQOjNUYY2pSCU9YdNdZGxqX5NQ6ZkeQsQ3VBWapWFBH2u-ms8SlfG5YNQKr5DtjmaL8m9cCOG_RDJlxMzO6VDdi6RAXkWaHrRrtBB4/s2505/IMG_20240213_081457__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2505" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAAv3VJze8I-kp0QYaI-THTfYMuLNR3yUdH4KpJDhBogQTvmEt4Mb9yh5k_Gu-Qk8ZVZjyYtn7iUZ4-7yFi4wi7XQOjNUYY2pSCU9YdNdZGxqX5NQ6ZkeQsQ3VBWapWFBH2u-ms8SlfG5YNQKr5DtjmaL8m9cCOG_RDJlxMzO6VDdi6RAXkWaHrRrtBB4/w400-h338/IMG_20240213_081457__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOon-cvsUfBhH6RTi1AJKTDhLeJKY5AXA00XExLu-QLcz3NXbk5zzwgVH3D6Bzk-mfWeQmXW9aGzi9qznBQ3SZ8fBIT4BCwvBgWcpVut6D7Mx6vvSx-7C336qPE8QZct7rLcejJaJMJcr4TQ-5tC1XDbhMpFY7l3aXT6yXe2Nl7u50fHH64VIKAM2Z9i9/s4181/IMG_20240213_081641__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="4181" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOon-cvsUfBhH6RTi1AJKTDhLeJKY5AXA00XExLu-QLcz3NXbk5zzwgVH3D6Bzk-mfWeQmXW9aGzi9qznBQ3SZ8fBIT4BCwvBgWcpVut6D7Mx6vvSx-7C336qPE8QZct7rLcejJaJMJcr4TQ-5tC1XDbhMpFY7l3aXT6yXe2Nl7u50fHH64VIKAM2Z9i9/w400-h143/IMG_20240213_081641__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Next under the brush are a battery of <b><i>Great War Miniatures </i></b>Royal Artillery 9lb guns and crew. I really hope that these will not take quite so long as...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQAcZ34sN99yGTrPs6OHTsuqn8QQzYmkLot0ThbHLUnPjk5A2qyvKTYtPwCcbS7TZ3Fnn1ykB69OqhukJoHU8ST5L7yuepKeLSj5cKvfd-gBeNCEfY7JDHj03vZIHJMcXsdCxsFkIqSw1eulBOZeTf44eCclmscHP90901lIBQbDDDd2ShBQf5qzgxwR2/s2372/IMG_20240213_081806__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2372" data-original-width="1484" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQAcZ34sN99yGTrPs6OHTsuqn8QQzYmkLot0ThbHLUnPjk5A2qyvKTYtPwCcbS7TZ3Fnn1ykB69OqhukJoHU8ST5L7yuepKeLSj5cKvfd-gBeNCEfY7JDHj03vZIHJMcXsdCxsFkIqSw1eulBOZeTf44eCclmscHP90901lIBQbDDDd2ShBQf5qzgxwR2/w400-h640/IMG_20240213_081806__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-67020818393397262592024-02-08T01:44:00.000-08:002024-02-08T01:44:04.895-08:00A Progress Report<p>Nothing finished to show yet I'm sorry to say, a brief health hiatus has hampered progress over the last couple of days although I did manage a draw in a recent WWI game at Phil's. I'm not up to painting anything at present, though I did manage to varnish and base the ones I finished on Monday and get it textured. That's two bases of the second Roosian Jaegers battalion done now. The last nine are fixed to MDF hexes ready for their turn under the brush. All being well 🤞 I hope they will be completed by the end of the weekend.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HO5r6iRASqGGBKuaffm8S21pZHB_DyQgU85N7DKBTVf0Nk96sWY7oqhOWXH8AjY1VW471M8Xo9yEv1vf09TjO7Ki_SiDO8Bp3aw-ahPt9eCpcW9O40RkVxxVDfgSzbyvbbBOLC_wQXpxlah9ZJBo_Okof0l1hWvC61GdQp9VJH-H8lX5k32mO-kkjiNw/s4310/IMG_20240207_111831__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2023" data-original-width="4310" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HO5r6iRASqGGBKuaffm8S21pZHB_DyQgU85N7DKBTVf0Nk96sWY7oqhOWXH8AjY1VW471M8Xo9yEv1vf09TjO7Ki_SiDO8Bp3aw-ahPt9eCpcW9O40RkVxxVDfgSzbyvbbBOLC_wQXpxlah9ZJBo_Okof0l1hWvC61GdQp9VJH-H8lX5k32mO-kkjiNw/s320/IMG_20240207_111831__01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I thought I'd take stock of what is remaining now for the Crimean War project. I have a third Roosian Jaeger battalion cleaned up and spray undercoated and a further battalion still ensconced in the depths of the <i>Lead Pimple</i> along with a battalion of British infantry in a mix of coatees and greatcoats. I had intended the latter for the 71st Highland Light Infantry but stupidly ordered the wrong flags from <b><i>North Star</i></b>!👴🏻 Old Age strikes again it seems! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAIGq68KVT-ff8qhUxvSbK1ISZdrx2gGWsddtQwljutdbIEwbIWlAxmDIkMc-yGxAXnMkrPsF_n6-lHj9tWPZa8HL_-SBkAUK6w50wMNRG-Xu44SOaLrfy7D2oiMi9slPlF1fzUJNblnWMa0oxQrrfpithBdw-3QongRvUXpS1jwaO_IMlsRpLH27VwyP/s3562/IMG_20240207_111823__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="3562" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAIGq68KVT-ff8qhUxvSbK1ISZdrx2gGWsddtQwljutdbIEwbIWlAxmDIkMc-yGxAXnMkrPsF_n6-lHj9tWPZa8HL_-SBkAUK6w50wMNRG-Xu44SOaLrfy7D2oiMi9slPlF1fzUJNblnWMa0oxQrrfpithBdw-3QongRvUXpS1jwaO_IMlsRpLH27VwyP/w400-h164/IMG_20240207_111823__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Sitting all ready for their turn in the painting queue, and glaring almost malevolently at me it seems, are three British infantry battalions, a battery of British 9lb guns, a battery of 12lb Roosian guns, two Roosian command stands each of two mounted figures, six <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b> Roosian Dragoons, several bases of skirmishers for the British and the <i>Historicon</i> freebie 'Into the Valley of Death' gifted me by Matt Crump. As you can see, not all of these can be fitted into the 'nearly their turn' queue atop my paint drawers! It almost as if any project seems grow almost on its own I think... It looks to me that any chance of finishing all these before summer is pretty remote. Oh well...</p><p>Next game on the table in GHQ should be an ACW tussle with Phil, if he's dug himself out of the snow by then that is.</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-67094298055301209782024-02-03T05:11:00.000-08:002024-02-03T05:11:27.772-08:00Intimations of Mortality?<p> I have just seen that Graham Cummings has passed away after a short illness. Only last week he posted on his blog from James Cook Hospital reporting on his diagnosis and sounding really optimistic of a recovery in a few weeks. Now I read he has passed away. I only knew Graham when I bought a few things from his Crann Tara company before he sold it on to Dave Ryan at Caliver. Graham's passing is a great loss to his family and friends, but also diminishes our hobby community of course.</p><p>Speaking of Dave, he's only just out of hospital himself, having contracted not one, but two strains of COVID! I also read that Ray Rousell is hospitalised with blood clots on the lungs and pneumonia. Much younger chap than yours truly and full of life whenever I've met him. Then there was the passing of Bryan Ansell late in December last year. Another loss to the hobby of one of its most influential folk, which in turn brought back memories of Duncan's sudden passing... It's all made me think you understand.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcUduN8pvIAHmQmNQkTuh-hGBe5tjjrllDl64Jx4Fm07nLR6NlaHWkkjFof0Xjtd1dZQ2uRiUzgP7wyfxFPbhv92yCp0dAc-XaAZnPpRr8NPMGQC3IKtzSxAcTKD1FgPhVhyphenhyphenVVL8runcK2VpYypV8zVPLxw8NhXFOv-mfFlkH_D3RWocluFWbddpShM80/s350/30a05bac5fd697a312d414022d147ba2--toy-soldiers-diorama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="350" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcUduN8pvIAHmQmNQkTuh-hGBe5tjjrllDl64Jx4Fm07nLR6NlaHWkkjFof0Xjtd1dZQ2uRiUzgP7wyfxFPbhv92yCp0dAc-XaAZnPpRr8NPMGQC3IKtzSxAcTKD1FgPhVhyphenhyphenVVL8runcK2VpYypV8zVPLxw8NhXFOv-mfFlkH_D3RWocluFWbddpShM80/w400-h310/30a05bac5fd697a312d414022d147ba2--toy-soldiers-diorama.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I may still see myself in the young lad in this photo, but the reality is that I'm past my three score years and ten and I'm finding that any news like that of Graham's passing or the hospitalisation of folk I know like Dave and Ray affects me far more than it used to. Where did all those years go, not to mention all those little lead chaps?</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-247498253111850732024-01-31T01:16:00.000-08:002024-01-31T01:16:35.753-08:00A Fate Worse than Death?<p>A small F&IW game was our choice for this week's meeting here in GHQ. Phil, as 'Hawkeye Robinson' would command the local citizens, Militia and Provincial infantry and attempt to rescue the women of New Pender from the evil clutches of the Paddoquoi under the control of their cunning war leader Tá Wit. He might expect the regulars under Lord Rawnsley to make an appearance at some stage. He also fears that a large French raiding party is heading his way bent on revenge! Nothing is ever really straightforward is it? Now read on for the full unfolding horror...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnd39-4I7tdllUtO4lIa8eKglzLNS8bcPsANzNVlWkquyK_FIBFZ4UDPnKzS3-Zuyys6uZWPB2H2jEuWGd6t9Wuk34JsO7oqcJn0XuIVTg70KsmSW6nUsGPEutOjWXwr5JhuwuB5trwGKuI_UyHXlEc33BJb4SIquWCPPXlHPt7lBOp6Awdaqz0kzBfpf/s4131/IMG_20240130_103228__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="4131" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnd39-4I7tdllUtO4lIa8eKglzLNS8bcPsANzNVlWkquyK_FIBFZ4UDPnKzS3-Zuyys6uZWPB2H2jEuWGd6t9Wuk34JsO7oqcJn0XuIVTg70KsmSW6nUsGPEutOjWXwr5JhuwuB5trwGKuI_UyHXlEc33BJb4SIquWCPPXlHPt7lBOp6Awdaqz0kzBfpf/w400-h204/IMG_20240130_103228__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>The captive women face an uncertain future at the hands of their Paddoquoi captors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lKSBlAGfek3ju5dU8ZEa5hxJiNkcViQ9nZgoUU3_0lI_jnyQ0Oi3KJfliUVPI2yO-GK2Jo0vYmC5ZTCHQtyXCTitkfDgNXWKpzE0AWwkqi2-grzSNjCgF2ha6tZnHN-7xG0m7G8aMrOmxgNa59eLZVYXfyqyTHDw6ZQk6z9tDa4xMB7fNkAYtxxbeJQz/s1853/IMG_20240130_103549__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMRD2e1JOikskdCCoOudUgEOMZkcKoRmxaWjHzijen_FwQTOP6iEz4cIyrLDjXUUeUrQ2bmyfG4F-1Bo6KoflKRwtfSN3psYuUN6ImpvlKqUGvlT3eJ3DpPnNC2O-hIhZbPALt0yjpLXg4t-G3uhkR0n84o3Z-31fZBItXsHyV444lPBO007LTyk-vAIg/s3543/IMG_20240130_103828__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="3543" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMRD2e1JOikskdCCoOudUgEOMZkcKoRmxaWjHzijen_FwQTOP6iEz4cIyrLDjXUUeUrQ2bmyfG4F-1Bo6KoflKRwtfSN3psYuUN6ImpvlKqUGvlT3eJ3DpPnNC2O-hIhZbPALt0yjpLXg4t-G3uhkR0n84o3Z-31fZBItXsHyV444lPBO007LTyk-vAIg/w400-h191/IMG_20240130_103828__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>'Hawkeye' Robinson receives the blessing of Pastor Jeremiah Bykleigh as he sets out to rescue the women from a fate worse than death.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTi2Ma61qqbOBncBRG4zxKT1QTV7VaBAG2LHoZJOjjHM5WeJJTn4C_R5pSvxGyQdQV8p3HBTqMh3rDVTNGCIFT8NysWJkYrQWwwb463LABEpRoaTDPc7goKJFJ2Xe9U6_jUImNDOthL5aOzy3_I3Nr-fBP-rD13G9HitSxrN0eRKzeWIgRGj_fbkFMarsZ/s2342/IMG_20240130_104125__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tClGKHPT1bm9N6ORbR0zYXha3qjWplQGpjBW50EUaiPvxEBHOuGBln6zExTROde5k8z8xs2Vj7SB7iHtD0SlbzUk5kyzUIBzDPKpZHLZy_gG5nCa8ohbyGYKUMwUp3OIeEpt_YFkcy5ogHWgyhz32JooELA1rmMmO-kA4rmMpyhKrxso1-jA58fBiw1O/s4082/IMG_20240130_114822__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4082" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tClGKHPT1bm9N6ORbR0zYXha3qjWplQGpjBW50EUaiPvxEBHOuGBln6zExTROde5k8z8xs2Vj7SB7iHtD0SlbzUk5kyzUIBzDPKpZHLZy_gG5nCa8ohbyGYKUMwUp3OIeEpt_YFkcy5ogHWgyhz32JooELA1rmMmO-kA4rmMpyhKrxso1-jA58fBiw1O/w400-h208/IMG_20240130_114822__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Despite Tá Wit's urging, the Paddoquoi warriors are reluctant to leave their camp.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IASUJ_iVIxBExqHtSA0hGsOmeEHOICIZwhVbxZdKRzpHzCrVSdw0gUs_qmQ7-GreeXCGFjQhIXZMUQSCOj-ckT06vXRdM4OFrxAG9lxW13Z1IMH9Fzll2uJ9zHsPJQvv1XA0VzvB-zbnccVhbKm0KCmMsCdaZsXXZCaJ9uD3j3ioXYI_dQ88UcIlEUqZ/s4608/IMG_20240130_115002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A ragged volley from the Paddoquoi warriors Shakes them but still they close with the surprised war party.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnSTQKhH_0WG3UY3qOPMQlzlpRwB516oNfodwV19TzT80iQYvAlRmSX15DltMPIFYEJMgPymhEDij6M3u53P8024zNUv2tcXBtXnGF1yPjVXyMFVv7ah-4YL46Xh9Tq6xqRWmGclyjP0Vw30UI_YJDd0xtGKikNUPm6cjG2Z5VNJCFg06OuezjVwpvWHj/s4608/IMG_20240130_115958.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnSTQKhH_0WG3UY3qOPMQlzlpRwB516oNfodwV19TzT80iQYvAlRmSX15DltMPIFYEJMgPymhEDij6M3u53P8024zNUv2tcXBtXnGF1yPjVXyMFVv7ah-4YL46Xh9Tq6xqRWmGclyjP0Vw30UI_YJDd0xtGKikNUPm6cjG2Z5VNJCFg06OuezjVwpvWHj/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_115958.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Meanwhile Lord Rawnsley has finally reached the outskirts of New Pender with the first of his Regular Infantry.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3tSkX5DrhO0K8uDXtTG2EOupmvvkJsEJaEdWsQHHEoxqMNh6An2L9ko7l-r9CyojH18Yhdf_knMyORAxdFtlvlYJyVcdz0M9Up6TyddHnnxujsYVPtFqGZF6ah9XppjqyXQ7T0Zod9MoNs2pnxVRd8uRnyjqR9_d35DK0dHBi29yAGnW9tw7Y7Q9mB5Ru/s3164/IMG_20240130_121032__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3164" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3tSkX5DrhO0K8uDXtTG2EOupmvvkJsEJaEdWsQHHEoxqMNh6An2L9ko7l-r9CyojH18Yhdf_knMyORAxdFtlvlYJyVcdz0M9Up6TyddHnnxujsYVPtFqGZF6ah9XppjqyXQ7T0Zod9MoNs2pnxVRd8uRnyjqR9_d35DK0dHBi29yAGnW9tw7Y7Q9mB5Ru/w268-h400/IMG_20240130_121032__01.jpg" width="268" /></a></div>Just in time too as the warriors have driven back the Shaken Provincial Infantry in Disorder. The fate of those fair female captives is in the balance.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKL_oHM73K6v4N8knGdhI9atWMBq3BE3eMHfe6Xhtf2rcD-68ARXr4KUyX6EVbX-3GZvMr_DJoztvZ95FQ3DIg3GaQXEuLZWU9BK-eCqLV-KsTN6IBdN4rftQ8AnO9SKHRUAdU6tBjnRiTt4Gdewp0iuPbj13B9bT5hK7oiE9ilvGVvRHp4IiYVH8xrPb/s4608/IMG_20240130_121043.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKL_oHM73K6v4N8knGdhI9atWMBq3BE3eMHfe6Xhtf2rcD-68ARXr4KUyX6EVbX-3GZvMr_DJoztvZ95FQ3DIg3GaQXEuLZWU9BK-eCqLV-KsTN6IBdN4rftQ8AnO9SKHRUAdU6tBjnRiTt4Gdewp0iuPbj13B9bT5hK7oiE9ilvGVvRHp4IiYVH8xrPb/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_121043.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>While the contest for the bridge was raging, the town's Militia had moved up on the flank and entered an indecisive fire fight with the second Paddoquoi war party.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5D-mvq8IvUPhAvrBD_kwVqQtlzI6YYP-gLpctswtxwK5nomq4v9DY0R4xVPrY4vavoX0Rex8ebmE7SpPcAW2HKjC5uiTr4gAdShTgNiIBkWyuGI7IlD2jobSKy8iyqRLm5Zp_n5gvuMks-ita2neeOM4lgrJvZ9d6EwWW5kAXnYWSWz2Wjbaswzv8gWi/s3583/IMG_20240130_121051__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3583" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5D-mvq8IvUPhAvrBD_kwVqQtlzI6YYP-gLpctswtxwK5nomq4v9DY0R4xVPrY4vavoX0Rex8ebmE7SpPcAW2HKjC5uiTr4gAdShTgNiIBkWyuGI7IlD2jobSKy8iyqRLm5Zp_n5gvuMks-ita2neeOM4lgrJvZ9d6EwWW5kAXnYWSWz2Wjbaswzv8gWi/w400-h236/IMG_20240130_121051__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The 'Praying Indians' were moving very slowly forward to flank the warriors and possibly seek out the rumoured French presence.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxwaoc16uYz-Dbn-u6h0Yyi1YV-vEsbViqmsjTjKZaaT7I-wu1yMB6vnGLozK5YONk0RJZfRiHH7qMolB63QnUpoFy4xlk-maM0cXRgR08XQzjJjnoBjHLymGkZmSFhH3CXYSvSDQ6R9SGg-KHAeyKQwM4zKXlxp6MgABqJ7mEJxD6leIXZprpFW8XsGc/s4608/IMG_20240130_121820.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxwaoc16uYz-Dbn-u6h0Yyi1YV-vEsbViqmsjTjKZaaT7I-wu1yMB6vnGLozK5YONk0RJZfRiHH7qMolB63QnUpoFy4xlk-maM0cXRgR08XQzjJjnoBjHLymGkZmSFhH3CXYSvSDQ6R9SGg-KHAeyKQwM4zKXlxp6MgABqJ7mEJxD6leIXZprpFW8XsGc/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_121820.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The Militia and Paddoquoi warriors contine their desultory firefight, though casualties are edging up for both groups.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW__dvXtKewAVvPqdViZKauTqdrZOI5x6BmzyNKdNkLJNpHceyGWFv5RlqQt5HECDcmwwDBoIGyPJmXBH-UYJtPf8ebcmBKrPesNmwESqAlCeq3XgocYZkeTabvSJa0v8p6rWvV9RpWmwdO9RQ3Y4bggeJOSiiHiuPW8KdtZ3EqbSwEjBlNYwbuBfo-oXV/s4608/IMG_20240130_121832.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW__dvXtKewAVvPqdViZKauTqdrZOI5x6BmzyNKdNkLJNpHceyGWFv5RlqQt5HECDcmwwDBoIGyPJmXBH-UYJtPf8ebcmBKrPesNmwESqAlCeq3XgocYZkeTabvSJa0v8p6rWvV9RpWmwdO9RQ3Y4bggeJOSiiHiuPW8KdtZ3EqbSwEjBlNYwbuBfo-oXV/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_121832.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The first of the 'Praying Indians' reach the banks of the river, just in time to discover a party of French Woodsmen. They do not yet see the Coureurs de Bois following on behind the low rise.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykxH0xkfrMD1XFHu7aC36xYv31JwdzSHDRUYhsfqWBXa-qyw_r3Rst3HIuFRUYSDvGMiJoHIlJF_BndfXWZNA3gj_f1dKxNgwIMafdNaN2BkEaWW7FWlrvfOpEYn_gM-orrFPSaGj9Zx_s3I5RBmRj8Tf2enddZqjZ9heWWoxBwdkNfvos2zoVndhf91x/s4608/IMG_20240130_123148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykxH0xkfrMD1XFHu7aC36xYv31JwdzSHDRUYhsfqWBXa-qyw_r3Rst3HIuFRUYSDvGMiJoHIlJF_BndfXWZNA3gj_f1dKxNgwIMafdNaN2BkEaWW7FWlrvfOpEYn_gM-orrFPSaGj9Zx_s3I5RBmRj8Tf2enddZqjZ9heWWoxBwdkNfvos2zoVndhf91x/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_123148.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Both sides are surprised by the unanticipated encounter and a firefight begins between the two. The Woodsmen have the worst of the early exchanges becoming Shaken but soon the first of their opponents are driven back Shaken by the effects of Disorder under the fire of the Coureurs du Bois.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyrP-lsUCi9fVWOAkbiYq11oe49DBFZD7YTl0QmxFHFeajV16Rbqh1vig_v3gmzyLjuxwcgbPgCpDgCoqLnX7gAvUYFcw3jVdySUdLidE-V9_j_LgFZVXeMwfFkccllXOpMdAA8-FOtSi-mYrjhHaYwpFZlE209mNQ__10BwbP77AaTYkJGMOFk_V90ot/s4608/IMG_20240130_123203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyrP-lsUCi9fVWOAkbiYq11oe49DBFZD7YTl0QmxFHFeajV16Rbqh1vig_v3gmzyLjuxwcgbPgCpDgCoqLnX7gAvUYFcw3jVdySUdLidE-V9_j_LgFZVXeMwfFkccllXOpMdAA8-FOtSi-mYrjhHaYwpFZlE209mNQ__10BwbP77AaTYkJGMOFk_V90ot/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_123203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The British Regulars march steadily forward now, to the relief of the worried Provincial Infantry! Although Tá Wit's forces are looking very worried the captive women are being hurried towards his main force (off table).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRkMxNE686Uj1pkIZ6zGu_popy1nV7Cotrd2Qk8hkMXD1ujV3ood0b0P9P7etkdNLEccpseqyN8hUPT1aBrnxvTMDm5v5wupqtSKJbXSxFoW_TDCtmFfv2GPTMZ8bJUdfDYQxcRSDWxwt7CvlycSuN55d7SuVK7T2juj4U9y8Cn3FVPcETgSz2JyJ0qe9/s4608/IMG_20240130_123806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRkMxNE686Uj1pkIZ6zGu_popy1nV7Cotrd2Qk8hkMXD1ujV3ood0b0P9P7etkdNLEccpseqyN8hUPT1aBrnxvTMDm5v5wupqtSKJbXSxFoW_TDCtmFfv2GPTMZ8bJUdfDYQxcRSDWxwt7CvlycSuN55d7SuVK7T2juj4U9y8Cn3FVPcETgSz2JyJ0qe9/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_123806.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The British Regulars fix bayonets and charge the weakened Paddoquoi war party. There can only be one outcome and the warriors are driven back Shaken. But there is no sign of the captive women in the abandoned camp and time is running out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTxrtdfrpnKWExj2VeOlwV2Bb8fRdeKZr3W6dV4DVGwIxOOe1JfOv1Fb7J3IsGJa9O3VlYXLb0O0Ucj487U2eUuNAjF5KRG7XUG2u74zZk_eiSpITBXVbjyEE1huLt9NFqT6hbyTi2dCy2RfKQcNmezi7DPn7NatJImNj_abhtzuzjlJpT4QyEut-DVgW/s2886/IMG_20240130_124601__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2886" data-original-width="2112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTxrtdfrpnKWExj2VeOlwV2Bb8fRdeKZr3W6dV4DVGwIxOOe1JfOv1Fb7J3IsGJa9O3VlYXLb0O0Ucj487U2eUuNAjF5KRG7XUG2u74zZk_eiSpITBXVbjyEE1huLt9NFqT6hbyTi2dCy2RfKQcNmezi7DPn7NatJImNj_abhtzuzjlJpT4QyEut-DVgW/w293-h400/IMG_20240130_124601__01.jpg" width="293" /></a></div>The Paddoquoi warriors and their French allies have fought tenaciously but have suffered greatly in the process. It is Turn 11 though and the captive women are almost off the table.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAmAgGRvz1QSe-xQTKGg-kG8_AhmX3bCoda3h3YIyiC_YyPL74sPw-JHOe5Mty3VkXGnPHSUJu0ZZVA5J-p6sGRAXZM15EYTzZMnnrDk6HU8dI6uqmHqyysaKGggmNWgPxlDiWQE7JcijoJVxN5uxX1ARk05PaOyE4HROhePQtSdwSbWGs47jTbQerUiQ/s4608/IMG_20240130_125628.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAmAgGRvz1QSe-xQTKGg-kG8_AhmX3bCoda3h3YIyiC_YyPL74sPw-JHOe5Mty3VkXGnPHSUJu0ZZVA5J-p6sGRAXZM15EYTzZMnnrDk6HU8dI6uqmHqyysaKGggmNWgPxlDiWQE7JcijoJVxN5uxX1ARk05PaOyE4HROhePQtSdwSbWGs47jTbQerUiQ/w400-h184/IMG_20240130_125628.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Almost! With a cry of "Follow Me!" old 'Hawkeye' Robinson leads the 'Praying Indians' in a wild charge defeating the already weakened Paddoquoi warriors and saving the captive women from a 'fate worse than death' at the very end of Turn 12! What a contest with the result in balance right up to the final Turn. A great testimony to the versatility of Black Powder as well as providing a challenging but fun contest. Where were the rest of the French raiding party you ask? Well, I did say it was a rumour...</p><p>The figures are from my collection, mostly <b><i>Redoubt Enterprises,</i></b> with some from <i><b>Galloping Major</b></i>. The buildings are a mixture of scratch built and modified MDF kits. The trees, fences and stream are from <b><i>The Last Valley</i></b> of course.</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-78422694144442658412024-01-26T03:46:00.000-08:002024-01-26T03:46:08.046-08:00The 13th (Somersetshire) Light Infantry, Prince Albert's Own <p>The latest addition to my Crimean War project has marched across the painting desk and mustered into GHQ ready for active service. The figures are from <i><b>Great War Miniatures</b></i> via <i>North Star</i> of course. When I ordered up the initial figures for this project all the infantry were in marching pose. Later when these were ordered I chose the firing line figures for variety. I'm not a great fan of firing figures for most periods and especially if they come with fixed bayonet as fixing them safely onto a base can be problematic or look extra crowded. In this instance I opted in the end for a single firing line. One advantage is that it has left a few extra figures from the pack to add skirmisher bases for my British line infantry units. Blathering over then, here they are ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cG2halmaFUttaeCeaEa05rkizHO6L03gD_HKoMrAQvQbJrHqMJ-Dax9czbnnz1q2PkZ31Lbo_gIecgbr14rKEA5Zv_R2BhdByURC8Q8t1OGrnsZVsl-QYqVIAIUCLnpxhe_AR3Fs5LvLSm-ULjYWyhfQUu31tEC3D_n-uKyn-dJZBL99cxQCum7tBsU9/s3395/IMG_20240126_091240__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="3395" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cG2halmaFUttaeCeaEa05rkizHO6L03gD_HKoMrAQvQbJrHqMJ-Dax9czbnnz1q2PkZ31Lbo_gIecgbr14rKEA5Zv_R2BhdByURC8Q8t1OGrnsZVsl-QYqVIAIUCLnpxhe_AR3Fs5LvLSm-ULjYWyhfQUu31tEC3D_n-uKyn-dJZBL99cxQCum7tBsU9/w400-h153/IMG_20240126_091240__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>A view from the above front to hopefully give a better idea of the figures' dispositions on each base and the regiment overall ~<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQumLMohCw7inVs_7-jELK3otVhkN6aNOWUyE28vNfF7852L7tbeWVVgdqamUH3CzDAlCedQ0CvwK1iot6W7H7lJIk4FhSO8V6qgde9tiYtQW7SwTRYV0iRLgVH69-0KbjI5gUCxQhyEaxG5rLBqWLxWhUsu-xQmfob3xTw1E_QBzqJFeutlLKOCMgwgJ/s3392/IMG_20240126_091602__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1475" data-original-width="3392" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQumLMohCw7inVs_7-jELK3otVhkN6aNOWUyE28vNfF7852L7tbeWVVgdqamUH3CzDAlCedQ0CvwK1iot6W7H7lJIk4FhSO8V6qgde9tiYtQW7SwTRYV0iRLgVH69-0KbjI5gUCxQhyEaxG5rLBqWLxWhUsu-xQmfob3xTw1E_QBzqJFeutlLKOCMgwgJ/w400-h174/IMG_20240126_091602__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A view from the front left along the firing line ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1Kykc3f4Sktex4qBiM6K5zNtopO34HvPxDKKiey78sFy_n0HHwaUdBuAmPskatKUa7zKeBjUFF2xTJxs2YMHUuzjVP_pK8qIgALppqbsgHi1x1vTpacfG3RsltKPNKqJsJgqXkNCKFayuWkxkByF1sRUI5jogcOoDnQOrIGDJhan4e4jbeEZlVjrSeFa/s3000/IMG_20240126_091518__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1Kykc3f4Sktex4qBiM6K5zNtopO34HvPxDKKiey78sFy_n0HHwaUdBuAmPskatKUa7zKeBjUFF2xTJxs2YMHUuzjVP_pK8qIgALppqbsgHi1x1vTpacfG3RsltKPNKqJsJgqXkNCKFayuWkxkByF1sRUI5jogcOoDnQOrIGDJhan4e4jbeEZlVjrSeFa/w400-h281/IMG_20240126_091518__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And from the front right along the firing line ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSufT1V4gA1oz4NgoOuaktKRlockOos2SESe-2pSvTMWcUJc3RhTeViSy-gEogu_xCeV996p3TrBMPCRmaoI3eg9RI73SJOrK5yMXhfPVo1iik24ElqMDmcUnK-BTTZYORhl9UZdHj62Mf51sZNunpHuIVLRFDTaSGeEJ1FI47Fgef4tooGFLcKiYg-3Yx/s3182/IMG_20240126_091336__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1847" data-original-width="3182" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSufT1V4gA1oz4NgoOuaktKRlockOos2SESe-2pSvTMWcUJc3RhTeViSy-gEogu_xCeV996p3TrBMPCRmaoI3eg9RI73SJOrK5yMXhfPVo1iik24ElqMDmcUnK-BTTZYORhl9UZdHj62Mf51sZNunpHuIVLRFDTaSGeEJ1FI47Fgef4tooGFLcKiYg-3Yx/w400-h233/IMG_20240126_091336__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The flags are from <b><i>North Star</i></b>'s range for the Crimean War. The bases are from <b><i>Warbases</i></b> as ever. On the painting desk now are the figures for the second Jaeger battalion. Together with new figures received and others in the post there will be four battalions making up a regiment when they are done. There are some Vikings for William (& for grandad) also in the post if I fancy a light diversion from all the Roosians in greatcoats and British infantry marching stored in the Lead Pimple...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJtwBTBsTvRjZy0Nwm3by7coiM0Fvt2VALSWhhGU57pn0XD8efRVvraU7nfjFobUiyUddTXQCph8zrSaAH-XCGT7qu2s9KkxP0QQrAWM83eW0bQ_YIgEiSezzKUh1kVOhJmr41nhp3307lrid_NbgttFZK_v4XtBnHTxsp7xUuQJw1gsGeiv-jKkoQ04S/s4608/IMG_20240126_095110__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="4608" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJtwBTBsTvRjZy0Nwm3by7coiM0Fvt2VALSWhhGU57pn0XD8efRVvraU7nfjFobUiyUddTXQCph8zrSaAH-XCGT7qu2s9KkxP0QQrAWM83eW0bQ_YIgEiSezzKUh1kVOhJmr41nhp3307lrid_NbgttFZK_v4XtBnHTxsp7xUuQJw1gsGeiv-jKkoQ04S/w640-h264/IMG_20240126_095110__01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-7404362405339797152024-01-25T01:27:00.000-08:002024-01-25T02:20:15.021-08:00Handing on the Torch?<p>From almost time immemorial it seems there has been much handringing in the hobby press and on the internet on the matter of the '<i>greying of the hobby</i>'<i> </i>and what might be done to bring new folk into what we all believe to be the best of passtimes. Well, I have quietly been doing my bit for the cause it seems with my second grandson William. Some of you will recall that he has featured on the blog before ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfznwDuZ0gXtZarXPdm38-7Jruwx3kvZ3vMVpe-XKWuTlksVw1yrFR-RFYUqVFAW3TwxSlhDb-NQZZRRR_DtzMeD6uuZEiYR8QOzBN1z0EDqETiyuWGn9od4XAFOubVxn2Ktix8h_EeB8KbE-VD0nESFE4as3f9AtvGyn1NY_6JwabsAUbT5X-VuKlEqm3/s1080/unnamed%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="807" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfznwDuZ0gXtZarXPdm38-7Jruwx3kvZ3vMVpe-XKWuTlksVw1yrFR-RFYUqVFAW3TwxSlhDb-NQZZRRR_DtzMeD6uuZEiYR8QOzBN1z0EDqETiyuWGn9od4XAFOubVxn2Ktix8h_EeB8KbE-VD0nESFE4as3f9AtvGyn1NY_6JwabsAUbT5X-VuKlEqm3/s320/unnamed%20(1).jpg" width="239" /></a></div>At just a few months old here he was keen to get to grips with the <i>little</i> <i>Mens</i>!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYqml-7BNkNHunl9kWF8Gf6GHtt3M0oapYEqCAyyEDoSgWLBq6-v1PKsY9KlkQc_ccjvG0aJrVcouw0EuGjTUZ2zZMcPGDSJcr7M6TOUBCbd1DcG_niy6lSiT1jD12VCZl9xqpDq32KKD1MKQuPB8bEOv959fZArSZFC9lCW8irOVDm9ypgmwxhd_iZew/s1600/IMG_20200901_153542__01.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYqml-7BNkNHunl9kWF8Gf6GHtt3M0oapYEqCAyyEDoSgWLBq6-v1PKsY9KlkQc_ccjvG0aJrVcouw0EuGjTUZ2zZMcPGDSJcr7M6TOUBCbd1DcG_niy6lSiT1jD12VCZl9xqpDq32KKD1MKQuPB8bEOv959fZArSZFC9lCW8irOVDm9ypgmwxhd_iZew/s320/IMG_20200901_153542__01.jpg" width="163" /></a></div><br /><div>As time went by William was a regular visitor into GHQ, exploring the draws and cupboards with enthusiasm. It seemed logical that in time he would want to play a game, and so the cowboys of New Paddock City were roped into action!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EKSN8J4qT7cLQsWcJLzqnxgYOjmGUwZ0hMsWWuiZzkXJlbO3RuKPobOkwCdGdZ0BK8kYceIqP4surhCWyfipUPpnrVAV0wIVGQ3elpFdFbJitShcJKdF91ZDuiGLE5SRXsD-kEvw_Aaxw0I_3FYtPU75__Z6KC9A2fxWakjjt3OXD1X6wcp2Y5TOeMCb/s280/IMG_20230726_111122.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="280" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EKSN8J4qT7cLQsWcJLzqnxgYOjmGUwZ0hMsWWuiZzkXJlbO3RuKPobOkwCdGdZ0BK8kYceIqP4surhCWyfipUPpnrVAV0wIVGQ3elpFdFbJitShcJKdF91ZDuiGLE5SRXsD-kEvw_Aaxw0I_3FYtPU75__Z6KC9A2fxWakjjt3OXD1X6wcp2Y5TOeMCb/w400-h183/IMG_20230726_111122.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>William is now 10 and increasingly well informed about the various games he has played in with grandad. I think his favourite is WWII, though usually he chooses the 28mm figures over the 20mm ones pictured here.</div><div>As last Christmas approached Ruth informed me that William had asked for some paints and figures of his own. It seems I may have nurtured a wargamer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXUixvGV4IkkcwPD1aL2cent6aj8tSt5Iui7QDcw7NgWZClBfRUUfyKLEzbPc0IUCm59vxnz7lrMW1yCUiT7pG4w4BoVTiHGzW3HxJccIPfiGDszEHFanIf0wrmxhizJlmAuBiyU46McWsxii-DuwZOCZk7JeQTRdB0OG8wpyrvZA44ndUdV_zmoi-uPoW/s1600/IMG-20240113-WA0006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXUixvGV4IkkcwPD1aL2cent6aj8tSt5Iui7QDcw7NgWZClBfRUUfyKLEzbPc0IUCm59vxnz7lrMW1yCUiT7pG4w4BoVTiHGzW3HxJccIPfiGDszEHFanIf0wrmxhizJlmAuBiyU46McWsxii-DuwZOCZk7JeQTRdB0OG8wpyrvZA44ndUdV_zmoi-uPoW/s320/IMG-20240113-WA0006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The first painting session after a few tips from grandad. William, ably assisted by Emma, tackles his first figures, Norman infantry from Crusader via North Star and paints from AKInteractive. And here they are ~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CTNq9lHGy6h9ZnyMr6ewE8lDkmvSF27k81RfSGBsJyaa7hLd6dyywtviegU1tiE51a3xXl8BKhya-D28m5a4dmY4qMz8n8G8dtIUJhmmwr9TFPNxCeV-F48WaEJvQeiQVMJtfGKtlDiHrD0UhPqTL8XRMGBqaianvwfxHw3HFNR75HREiF7TKWYSkppu/s3198/IMG_20240121_171730__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="3198" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CTNq9lHGy6h9ZnyMr6ewE8lDkmvSF27k81RfSGBsJyaa7hLd6dyywtviegU1tiE51a3xXl8BKhya-D28m5a4dmY4qMz8n8G8dtIUJhmmwr9TFPNxCeV-F48WaEJvQeiQVMJtfGKtlDiHrD0UhPqTL8XRMGBqaianvwfxHw3HFNR75HREiF7TKWYSkppu/s320/IMG_20240121_171730__01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>William of Oxley's Normans! Grandad helped him with the basing but otherwise all his own work! Pretty decent I thought for his first run out. Anyway, he must have the bug now as grandma has ordered him some Vikings! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUY8PxIJfDTrxY-z2EjtOOpEdbyGGr6-OJ5AHZmQY7Tc-IwWbESglHQ7qwvu_1A1Ng3j1nKrkQAtJOlc86cwEG_c1RYPSuQynqJSQzvxgpXjum8050YK1wu22fTCsufOv0zuAaanoBsVxERgkQpMIJzv9Tb9w2RKu9epQ3V25QBPbm8tvbiUPPhZIZbQ1/s2016/IMG-20240121-WA0001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUY8PxIJfDTrxY-z2EjtOOpEdbyGGr6-OJ5AHZmQY7Tc-IwWbESglHQ7qwvu_1A1Ng3j1nKrkQAtJOlc86cwEG_c1RYPSuQynqJSQzvxgpXjum8050YK1wu22fTCsufOv0zuAaanoBsVxERgkQpMIJzv9Tb9w2RKu9epQ3V25QBPbm8tvbiUPPhZIZbQ1/s320/IMG-20240121-WA0001.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Not forgetting my other two grandsons, Arthur and Reuben. Both keen on the hobby, nurtured along by Matt of course! Looks like Hero Quest was the choice recently! Both nifty painters too.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, I think I have done my bit. I sit back now and hope to enjoy the ride as I see where it takes them and me hopefully...<br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-23307059727962977342024-01-23T11:56:00.000-08:002024-01-23T11:56:04.549-08:00Just Out of interest...<p>...I found this quote on the web while browsing random blogs, it concerns the deployment and effectiveness of the Royal Horse Artillery Rocket Troop present at the Battle of Waterloo. I think that it illustrated nicely that Black Powder rules have it about right for the effectiveness, or otherwise, of Rocket fire in the period. Apologies to those readers for whom this is old hat!</p><p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: #333333; font-size: 15.84px;"><span style="color: red;">During the retreat from Quatre Bras, Captain Mercer described their performance thus: "The order to fire [rockets] was given - port/fire applied - the fidgety missile begins to sputter out sparks and wiggle its tail for a second and then darts forth straight up the road. A gun stands right in its way, between the wheels of which the shell in the head of the rocket bursts, the (French) gunners fall right and left, and, those of the other guns taking to their heels ... our rocketeers kept shooting off rockets, none of which ever followed the course of the first: most of them, on arriving about the middle of the ascent, took a vertical direction, whilst some actually turned back upon ourselves - and one of these, following me like a squib until its shells exploded putting me in more danger than all the fire of the enemy ..." </span></span></p><p>I just enjoyed the humour of that first person recollection along with it evidencing that very British character trait, of finding humour even in the midst of carnage and death all around on the battlefield.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDg8P9TObMfU41nYSIs4XRo34koIaa37_0NYuiKoZmi25ex2Cg8ZmwhPqC8UfrYrJnJxfbaABW-F70PmI_Xp7Dc19QR2G8hS8mJ4njmypCFwUpNuFT8Zf8AAPvwHRWDVsW4XHvzu7JdMZ37yTzSGs5GrR3iuLKO_FWZzB0bIvOP1H67ZCEDdyxyH3Cg2V/s4608/IMG_20230615_130941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDg8P9TObMfU41nYSIs4XRo34koIaa37_0NYuiKoZmi25ex2Cg8ZmwhPqC8UfrYrJnJxfbaABW-F70PmI_Xp7Dc19QR2G8hS8mJ4njmypCFwUpNuFT8Zf8AAPvwHRWDVsW4XHvzu7JdMZ37yTzSGs5GrR3iuLKO_FWZzB0bIvOP1H67ZCEDdyxyH3Cg2V/s320/IMG_20230615_130941.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>As I said, effectiveness or otherwise! From a Pendawar game last year in GHQ. Typoo Bhyka's Rocket Troop suffers an explosion on launch and we're destroyed! </p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-36802722645033107362024-01-22T02:18:00.000-08:002024-01-22T02:25:32.675-08:00A Work in Progress<p>The 13th (Somersetshire) Light Infantry, Prince Albert's Own, or at least the first two of their three bases. My first attempt at British firing line figures from the <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b> range. The unit of three bases will only comprise 20 figures rather than the 24-26 of their compatriots. You might ask me if I've lost my muse, but rather it's a desire to keep the figures' rifles from protruding over the front of the base and thus risking broken bayonets. I'd rather firing figures didn't have fixed bayonets, but they do, so there you go. Anyway, blatherings aside, here they are for your scrutiny ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWYM9gwO_tzHj_z2lYmUWJLenJY03QO0cCpvRW6lnXsiVEJE4la8FlrE-nK9G6tQQ-GlkN0lXXPmvfXZZhmm-5zguCitOnpvo4A1atFqRsE1ptLO_mO3THtH-C0UOHnUUALkyej995AwCLLMiiZI3_Bu7yeroxfxb72YSmT2ZrnmkV-QBKGM_KOMRxHEe/s4436/IMG_20240121_171937__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4436" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWYM9gwO_tzHj_z2lYmUWJLenJY03QO0cCpvRW6lnXsiVEJE4la8FlrE-nK9G6tQQ-GlkN0lXXPmvfXZZhmm-5zguCitOnpvo4A1atFqRsE1ptLO_mO3THtH-C0UOHnUUALkyej995AwCLLMiiZI3_Bu7yeroxfxb72YSmT2ZrnmkV-QBKGM_KOMRxHEe/w400-h190/IMG_20240121_171937__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-B_emRecWD1R7G-7okyl4bhU1E7xvtVOh3bq1VcqZwboVxG5FjqP8mNt2U8Rvnda4iNbK6ElnRBVtWaXdrqxmABmmlR7BfZvwqpOTaI8CSZOgFTwtZXqp-VJL4p54eKTBRHOthX3ZXcY13XpoQjivAQxn7z1ybE-lnQ8AfsgYK6T0GyqHHdxtJqoGgl5/s3150/IMG_20240121_172024__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3150" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-B_emRecWD1R7G-7okyl4bhU1E7xvtVOh3bq1VcqZwboVxG5FjqP8mNt2U8Rvnda4iNbK6ElnRBVtWaXdrqxmABmmlR7BfZvwqpOTaI8CSZOgFTwtZXqp-VJL4p54eKTBRHOthX3ZXcY13XpoQjivAQxn7z1ybE-lnQ8AfsgYK6T0GyqHHdxtJqoGgl5/w400-h269/IMG_20240121_172024__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvG-ikXd35sGawgW4eyi2Rm-hW66yRbIKQXZbpWVNqGb1SLk7RixkK8oBARoYHaGY1nt3-sjnV0BsxNzvdbMtG5Jr8mBxQv3XAYlPDX53XR8pFcwz50UZC3vgN-2EbmEFTM-ZltSaNKATiVCDhCammgBRIWTSd0THgZXL7dcNJRBbfpyV_sxUwthUUJ10m/s3818/IMG_20240121_172110__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3818" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvG-ikXd35sGawgW4eyi2Rm-hW66yRbIKQXZbpWVNqGb1SLk7RixkK8oBARoYHaGY1nt3-sjnV0BsxNzvdbMtG5Jr8mBxQv3XAYlPDX53XR8pFcwz50UZC3vgN-2EbmEFTM-ZltSaNKATiVCDhCammgBRIWTSd0THgZXL7dcNJRBbfpyV_sxUwthUUJ10m/w400-h221/IMG_20240121_172110__01__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>As you can see what will be the centre base of the firing line has six figures on it, accommodating the Commanding Officer, drummer and two Ensigns along with two further firing line figures. The bases will need washing in <b><i>Crafter's Acrylic</i></b> <i>Country Maple</i>, the grass and tufting added. But, all seven for the third base are on the painting desk now, so more may be coming for viewing soonish.</p><p>After a lifetime of varnishing figures, from yacht varnish to <b><i>Humbrol</i></b> spray acrylic gloss and matt varnishes, I have been converted by Phil to using <b><i>Daler Rowney</i></b> brush on acrylic matt varnish. So, for the first time, you dear readers are seeing the finished figures as they will hit the tabletop battlefield action! Of course as I've already indicated the bases are still to be washed, grassed and tufted, but that has to wait until the third base is ready too. I hope seeing them varnished makes a positive difference to your enjoyment of my meagre efforts with paint and brush...</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-83840105118739942152024-01-18T01:37:00.000-08:002024-01-18T01:37:54.941-08:00The Crimean War tabletop action underway!Having spent what seems like half a lifetime painting and rebasing figures for my Crimean War project it seemed like the new year would be a good opportunity to get the toys out on the tabletop battlefield and give them a run out. The battlefield gives a nod to The Alma, vaguely of course, with Black Powder 2 as the initial choice of rules to drive the game. 'Grand Duke Biklovic' commanded the Roosians, 'Lord Rawnsley' (aka Phil) the British - Lord Raglan being 'indisposed' as they say. You will recall I'm confident that the figures are a mix of the venerable <b><i>Foundry</i></b> range, painted in the early 1990's, and the more recent <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b> range.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFGUaNZUo8ub0PId9IalLi9thtSaw_Kwp1Sf1O5nX3g0IuK_YJLyx9LvcZ_BSv59MJY7ConqvCTqDZuzCRChKntTQDVq-ExMYqJJb58EhF2AMesgSLLIcYnoPpxGlCp1jyV21ucFlgQbasJzljO-8IBpHOhVtG9NK_k-m3TFxWdwReANbWBvGtQlrJ7Be/s4608/IMG_20240116_101325__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1545" data-original-width="4608" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFGUaNZUo8ub0PId9IalLi9thtSaw_Kwp1Sf1O5nX3g0IuK_YJLyx9LvcZ_BSv59MJY7ConqvCTqDZuzCRChKntTQDVq-ExMYqJJb58EhF2AMesgSLLIcYnoPpxGlCp1jyV21ucFlgQbasJzljO-8IBpHOhVtG9NK_k-m3TFxWdwReANbWBvGtQlrJ7Be/w400-h134/IMG_20240116_101325__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The tabletop battlefield at the onset of hostilities.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Victoria's Heroes one and all!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjMmJlRxRvWiCrGfl88K-AFA_mz6X-oXTefZRSVM9Wwu3EauUkYEoJGJvbGnv8XgF-igBf7unxIeZXXPf-BeW9Q_K3c64pXcy-g8pPfyFpLF_9_ELC0It-cPE9RLJbZc1SvqHOaeSLkaCObygw6kGGorHajyZrhcyhbYJdnWIac7APaONNisH-h1UMPMu/s4608/IMG_20240116_101849.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjMmJlRxRvWiCrGfl88K-AFA_mz6X-oXTefZRSVM9Wwu3EauUkYEoJGJvbGnv8XgF-igBf7unxIeZXXPf-BeW9Q_K3c64pXcy-g8pPfyFpLF_9_ELC0It-cPE9RLJbZc1SvqHOaeSLkaCObygw6kGGorHajyZrhcyhbYJdnWIac7APaONNisH-h1UMPMu/s320/IMG_20240116_101849.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lord Rawnsley can be seen in the encampment with the Light Brigade drawn up in the fields beyond.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbLT6N95B14o8O5Byi4XBQRVr-vRouB1ErgLL2hk9WHUaXhe_gBNFZQEZ12OLBAPauRKPMmirteJCROMh34ahsYrHm8KruGogp5cB3NdagbOMJENNDlSwa4oPvDKpgBILg-mDuaBEJFZZL9rciIyP8RNLfAaPXMI7etSyTE_a7Dx-boEOxu12vKvhkY2m/s3111/IMG_20240116_101913__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The Highland Brigade is finding the going harder than expected.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb00STDvoMK401OCIx9MgH6Hvapa0eMqTsCIsnMfxITHTes5_CMRxYI1d-93yBmCM1JBHD4iWUO6YdHPVsbd2dcSzrvUZG2rweAAdZJeVSUv-C43WtctQVHT8eYiQNA6l3eOWgbvd04J8G4A9vQq82X-BXLFcfL_jpWYtCsvrd3KHpeosycBA4A3CkMe4/s4608/IMG_20240116_115030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb00STDvoMK401OCIx9MgH6Hvapa0eMqTsCIsnMfxITHTes5_CMRxYI1d-93yBmCM1JBHD4iWUO6YdHPVsbd2dcSzrvUZG2rweAAdZJeVSUv-C43WtctQVHT8eYiQNA6l3eOWgbvd04J8G4A9vQq82X-BXLFcfL_jpWYtCsvrd3KHpeosycBA4A3CkMe4/s320/IMG_20240116_115030.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Royal Horse Artillery has galloped forward and deployed swiftly. They open fire to signal the start of the battle!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUSrt6r_1ZJm_RkWLJkjsLzGPQdqj-CrxhZIx2wWgdsL0wYzdqgtBOBh7u6tcNiAWIX87OICQ3D7JvLZqb6bwnJ5Nln37TksdfiEpzjoOlGAyDfK0vT4u9XyQjJfDtcxhrCj4BXMugo7VR_2d0zvlEy4yu6yUPLVe37O5-tZRRJ52_VM4OKWN29H7QvyC/s4608/IMG_20240116_115035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUSrt6r_1ZJm_RkWLJkjsLzGPQdqj-CrxhZIx2wWgdsL0wYzdqgtBOBh7u6tcNiAWIX87OICQ3D7JvLZqb6bwnJ5Nln37TksdfiEpzjoOlGAyDfK0vT4u9XyQjJfDtcxhrCj4BXMugo7VR_2d0zvlEy4yu6yUPLVe37O5-tZRRJ52_VM4OKWN29H7QvyC/s320/IMG_20240116_115035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Roosian artillery opens up all along the front. Their aim was somewhat amiss or their powder was defective as they totaled one casualty inflicted on the advancing British!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKc1axPRe2vrdMMD6MwHWi4OqcGP2IH4xFrieAE-FuaTJnjnxtWaDDnY2n3SLVLkLKEA5QDq3Z7iY2lpBz1uoI7NAIRxyR5B8D7c2gkNEQdHZC4H3Pk-rG1RAAeROi7nc3op-Clb0_JTvVFhn38tJfwIWooI_7031M3q_tQDehiGhkvUC-qgU2U2fz3hb/s4608/IMG_20240116_115615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKc1axPRe2vrdMMD6MwHWi4OqcGP2IH4xFrieAE-FuaTJnjnxtWaDDnY2n3SLVLkLKEA5QDq3Z7iY2lpBz1uoI7NAIRxyR5B8D7c2gkNEQdHZC4H3Pk-rG1RAAeROi7nc3op-Clb0_JTvVFhn38tJfwIWooI_7031M3q_tQDehiGhkvUC-qgU2U2fz3hb/s320/IMG_20240116_115615.jpg" width="147" /></a></div>The Roosian Jaegers and one company of the Rifle Battalion have reached the river and open fire on the British, further disrupting the attack developing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOKX5a-oOvqRAsa7SEhsfiTISXiJYzEQG16PX61UG32khQn4gJ7QBQcfOl9Ao5DyDvTovdYDe9yg-vB2UacXzMY8_dsLBhO9r7f12EUHLVJaV_EQt1MyS-Zirhp4Yjh96tSb-2hL7oXKpshBRpP8XQ9-C51ippiBJ9zSN52vfqyHK-0PGR4Q7x-3IuXBY/s4608/IMG_20240116_115936.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOKX5a-oOvqRAsa7SEhsfiTISXiJYzEQG16PX61UG32khQn4gJ7QBQcfOl9Ao5DyDvTovdYDe9yg-vB2UacXzMY8_dsLBhO9r7f12EUHLVJaV_EQt1MyS-Zirhp4Yjh96tSb-2hL7oXKpshBRpP8XQ9-C51ippiBJ9zSN52vfqyHK-0PGR4Q7x-3IuXBY/s320/IMG_20240116_115936.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>At last the British commanders get their men into action. The Rifle Brigade's fire Disorders the Roosian Rifle Battalion while the Royal Scots trade fire with the Jaegers. The battery of Royal Artillery 12lbers comes into action in support <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGYlLJYk1Pu4czy0WoecqXm_VvFsuRVHfiyHSAgw5tLNUjApSU4KDoV6LgKQfzhVxkJI8N5QdW6XEJU5D5gwEw45mkvzaZVIlCPJWbzyEj83SAi8_e4_FTrZ0Pi3nq9CZEIcm4NBkKUDgJWUAQpB2K4SIzxbErAU00dy0V9akgtNT2p8rTAWjYrW3udyi/s4608/IMG_20240116_120845.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGYlLJYk1Pu4czy0WoecqXm_VvFsuRVHfiyHSAgw5tLNUjApSU4KDoV6LgKQfzhVxkJI8N5QdW6XEJU5D5gwEw45mkvzaZVIlCPJWbzyEj83SAi8_e4_FTrZ0Pi3nq9CZEIcm4NBkKUDgJWUAQpB2K4SIzxbErAU00dy0V9akgtNT2p8rTAWjYrW3udyi/s320/IMG_20240116_120845.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Roosians are contesting the river crossing all along the front. Grand Duke Biklovic's plan was for defence in depth, weakening the British resolve before they could reach the main lines and the Redoubts. Did I say plan...?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuQQA_6MnsZFL83aX_Zvi28J7xzG8bXJEvkuLrhP5jDbfdFSd_HGxJI187nJEVFA6a_yHDHo_mhmToKOihQ2dM6MbQ9kR7kPYumGs5oAOEwqZ3AIKf72I9WkDnsj6sHb6iOp78F1Ao3wvwGJQaYvLQcu9HD4Gzp5xDKkZ1u88NoclLiPKmiNZkJFlAss6/s4608/IMG_20240116_121252.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuQQA_6MnsZFL83aX_Zvi28J7xzG8bXJEvkuLrhP5jDbfdFSd_HGxJI187nJEVFA6a_yHDHo_mhmToKOihQ2dM6MbQ9kR7kPYumGs5oAOEwqZ3AIKf72I9WkDnsj6sHb6iOp78F1Ao3wvwGJQaYvLQcu9HD4Gzp5xDKkZ1u88NoclLiPKmiNZkJFlAss6/s320/IMG_20240116_121252.jpg" width="147" /></a></div>The Roosian 12lb battery in the Grand Artillery Redoubt continues to support the troops contesting the river crossing. Of course it would have helped if they had actually hit anything!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Cw5A8JoWh3gqLUx9jxpO-0NAYyfj5qImcRDrBUL65bIU2K78AS77nLqkcT7_48BQijOaSHCqAAVpTrisDSJkkl6zvjgcuYurOf9TTme1xTYa5-9k-h5W6Fqlot8TM4TajMiEugQOq_N-CGjp5yk6cKEnFHy-4uj8O0_cof1jKdli_LoK0IKnIjTlXPo5/s4608/IMG_20240116_121619.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Cw5A8JoWh3gqLUx9jxpO-0NAYyfj5qImcRDrBUL65bIU2K78AS77nLqkcT7_48BQijOaSHCqAAVpTrisDSJkkl6zvjgcuYurOf9TTme1xTYa5-9k-h5W6Fqlot8TM4TajMiEugQOq_N-CGjp5yk6cKEnFHy-4uj8O0_cof1jKdli_LoK0IKnIjTlXPo5/s320/IMG_20240116_121619.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Biklovic orders forward two battalions of infantry to support the buckling defence of the river crossing. A Cossack light artillery piece adds it's weight to the defence on his extreme right flank. Pressure is mounting on the Roosian position.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerND-wsnrwoYhyphenhyphenW6oICDIrglzVHipj0Cj9XQ-khvKefjRSG-zUI37AOcv7pmFSA84LErBFeG9MFAvY1nwnJMpJoZXWIGaN0nXePiRffjls4wqS0ZmBDv2RkDCBNJIMCzIiGL7Cuz3k6az9kIArnPvxTVyXIK4-DZYDjgb8vqP-LpKrcH7eLWR5nGe1jqs/s4608/IMG_20240116_121631.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerND-wsnrwoYhyphenhyphenW6oICDIrglzVHipj0Cj9XQ-khvKefjRSG-zUI37AOcv7pmFSA84LErBFeG9MFAvY1nwnJMpJoZXWIGaN0nXePiRffjls4wqS0ZmBDv2RkDCBNJIMCzIiGL7Cuz3k6az9kIArnPvxTVyXIK4-DZYDjgb8vqP-LpKrcH7eLWR5nGe1jqs/s320/IMG_20240116_121631.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On the Roosian left flank the Duke of Wellington's regiment have forced a crossing via the stone bridge. Their attack is met by a determined Roosian infantry battalion supported by some Greek volunteers! Elsewhere a third company of the Rifle Battalion is fairing poorly, Disordered and Shaken by enemy fire.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROgxhydH5dUNvudek3ypVp6BqkzJExKGuPuN1mXmx3mzMTv-r74CjKmVIZkuFxQpkS8zaqGJQ_l7wWkuzNh4NlKsIZvoTOf6e3lxqwEGS7pgXvT1DdB0mUx80uugUOsQFnA3P1376yBAiidX4lU3nsLC5xN7H6uQ7oH4tv5vAqdOf-4D9y6_Vv66KQgEo/s4608/IMG_20240116_122515.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROgxhydH5dUNvudek3ypVp6BqkzJExKGuPuN1mXmx3mzMTv-r74CjKmVIZkuFxQpkS8zaqGJQ_l7wWkuzNh4NlKsIZvoTOf6e3lxqwEGS7pgXvT1DdB0mUx80uugUOsQFnA3P1376yBAiidX4lU3nsLC5xN7H6uQ7oH4tv5vAqdOf-4D9y6_Vv66KQgEo/s320/IMG_20240116_122515.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The leading Guards battalion is across the river as the Rifle Company falls back. The centre of Biklovic's forward defence has buckled but not yet broken.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAsNRW2y4oh-77t-1PGAlFkN60pk75UU5xGDBvmXXfNEB_899UgzUCTxb02dhesJXojPzfthwWmlkQ-If8dE_tDtopF2dVcqqTzByktg0xEQF5FrJ4X2l3rzlqyf_uEs5Nfa5HmtKiKhMmDaU_6kKiMDq8588nMidnjLN8H09PP8gJDHrgynBCdImBLxq/s4608/IMG_20240116_122522.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAsNRW2y4oh-77t-1PGAlFkN60pk75UU5xGDBvmXXfNEB_899UgzUCTxb02dhesJXojPzfthwWmlkQ-If8dE_tDtopF2dVcqqTzByktg0xEQF5FrJ4X2l3rzlqyf_uEs5Nfa5HmtKiKhMmDaU_6kKiMDq8588nMidnjLN8H09PP8gJDHrgynBCdImBLxq/s320/IMG_20240116_122522.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Someone has Blundered! At a vital moment a Blinder sees the Roosian infantry fall back and leave the table! They have further weakened the centre of Biklovic's line!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAzND1eAY5eXB6vbFWsxEqWu9993Sy8dgIxPfAg30bLxgD24HeA8U-oHk-oD5RlIpI3xS6rLjGjK59_mEzTawcXCrt4qqoixot_WC6yvoJ8H0HTgTMyEAoZU5BoYKXAl71_HzSr4mYgo_oN2n7nppLEESBDvE3YgWPaHE_LzcHKQwzBT1DzrbU7qg4iCp/s4608/IMG_20240116_122734.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAzND1eAY5eXB6vbFWsxEqWu9993Sy8dgIxPfAg30bLxgD24HeA8U-oHk-oD5RlIpI3xS6rLjGjK59_mEzTawcXCrt4qqoixot_WC6yvoJ8H0HTgTMyEAoZU5BoYKXAl71_HzSr4mYgo_oN2n7nppLEESBDvE3YgWPaHE_LzcHKQwzBT1DzrbU7qg4iCp/s320/IMG_20240116_122734.jpg" width="147" /></a></div>Things go from bad to worse as the Roosian infantry defending the bridge crossing are unable to damage the Duke of Wellington's regiment. This melee is destined to be drawn out...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIEXgEiNnYH5ds3JKY2eHYc5gaqFIF833eTAVBxAE1NnobL0LQ92RZljNQCo_SvaLGFR4Lqwc_x07Urhv8lhe-tqAfn5YnuSYwJYJUWskBm_wWdshJrt7m5d4Ze_3_ziK8dCY4mUuPUVWL5FXd1xwhIIwcggnT9Terb7Vagc4w8jrc674fHsCF4p11ctg/s4608/IMG_20240116_123233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIEXgEiNnYH5ds3JKY2eHYc5gaqFIF833eTAVBxAE1NnobL0LQ92RZljNQCo_SvaLGFR4Lqwc_x07Urhv8lhe-tqAfn5YnuSYwJYJUWskBm_wWdshJrt7m5d4Ze_3_ziK8dCY4mUuPUVWL5FXd1xwhIIwcggnT9Terb7Vagc4w8jrc674fHsCF4p11ctg/s320/IMG_20240116_123233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In the centre a sharp volley from the Guards breaks the morale of the Rifle Battalion company and they flee. The centre of Biklovic's forward defence is broken open!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEALqvrMUuAz6VccpzjFG_fwcldZ-t_RWeTStL4MZKCzvqrX1B-8pyRx-eT6ZCkvunGpqa9sJmd8XywOa-K4SejGwidRhRufy-TmLEQsJFiDvnEfrGl6DrZGAnZao3uLomRJS0Pq9HWnHEjn76kCAA0LICzSKxUgtEz4vU3WbHMrpprr5m4M9tO2-cdy-/s4608/IMG_20240116_123953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEALqvrMUuAz6VccpzjFG_fwcldZ-t_RWeTStL4MZKCzvqrX1B-8pyRx-eT6ZCkvunGpqa9sJmd8XywOa-K4SejGwidRhRufy-TmLEQsJFiDvnEfrGl6DrZGAnZao3uLomRJS0Pq9HWnHEjn76kCAA0LICzSKxUgtEz4vU3WbHMrpprr5m4M9tO2-cdy-/s320/IMG_20240116_123953.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>While the melee at the Bridge carries on the morale of the third Rifle Battalion company breaks. More British infantry can be seen crossing the river unopposed now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6YTkkzLGX_bPQNLgux8Vs3gYYU6I157YREfTtyxz5lzraFhEFIFiADwLcWAV7E8K4AYB9kBVJBoi67AkyOgnwpxE72Lg7KIHSHXgRwpgurfy7YpbQzSs74jnTbEdDPB_39lX7i4PZH1Kzwh0JmU8pBSZIY9Kq8zn2ci5VmUGmcE5rZ49RPbDNtmk3qp5/s4608/IMG_20240116_124253.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6YTkkzLGX_bPQNLgux8Vs3gYYU6I157YREfTtyxz5lzraFhEFIFiADwLcWAV7E8K4AYB9kBVJBoi67AkyOgnwpxE72Lg7KIHSHXgRwpgurfy7YpbQzSs74jnTbEdDPB_39lX7i4PZH1Kzwh0JmU8pBSZIY9Kq8zn2ci5VmUGmcE5rZ49RPbDNtmk3qp5/s320/IMG_20240116_124253.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Royal Scots charge home against the Jaegers despite the closing volley! Already Shaken the Jaegers are close to the limit of their endurance.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYcRCtfZ0At2zUN6kFsYDjl5Fpj0DMK3LbREEpYf7XC6Akz63VsGVQwSyKoU3uAvNutjFleRLSBj67qR4KarArgSAXcXoV76wHzFlZOZY8Fck8xyymIqPBD87B1WCarwjPiLLPNg6Q_F40tMX1b8vMzI8ExhSRzoruK8Lec3HacfFQ6KG8yPA5tW5w_EZ/s4608/IMG_20240116_135452.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYcRCtfZ0At2zUN6kFsYDjl5Fpj0DMK3LbREEpYf7XC6Akz63VsGVQwSyKoU3uAvNutjFleRLSBj67qR4KarArgSAXcXoV76wHzFlZOZY8Fck8xyymIqPBD87B1WCarwjPiLLPNg6Q_F40tMX1b8vMzI8ExhSRzoruK8Lec3HacfFQ6KG8yPA5tW5w_EZ/s320/IMG_20240116_135452.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>They break after the subsequent melee while the lead infantry battalion hurrying to their aid is Disordered by fire into its flank from some Rifle Brigade elements. The Roosian right is in grave peril now!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMJTozAzbr6IfQv4nQ_7gvBCxL_Tz4tZrb-2rSM8_nCcSDNyRNmfRj6Rq2vmk_8sr8-4Ve9xMBJiOuvF6UPd6HUsdpDYiNxaHJcA8Q1WCbIFUbArvar4maEVpn7gSX5YS6rac1MMyxps-oQzumosikHUss3Dxzrc6BfjUMXZY0lTBTc4_omlSYHZuW2GS/s4608/IMG_20240116_140414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMJTozAzbr6IfQv4nQ_7gvBCxL_Tz4tZrb-2rSM8_nCcSDNyRNmfRj6Rq2vmk_8sr8-4Ve9xMBJiOuvF6UPd6HUsdpDYiNxaHJcA8Q1WCbIFUbArvar4maEVpn7gSX5YS6rac1MMyxps-oQzumosikHUss3Dxzrc6BfjUMXZY0lTBTc4_omlSYHZuW2GS/s320/IMG_20240116_140414.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>At the very moment of their triumph the Morale of the Royal Scots breaks when they are hit by fire from the artillery redoubts. All is not lost it seems for Biklovic's defence.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILZcmho9JZR-EMTT3FLjV_0mLu4YtIhCmaCe_CbQ5WtsHibLbRkqSsAFPn7U7rWvFmYtnjlN88L4H3sfVX7RneD4Z9JCBs-g51SHv9d1oSSaf6Hk3wAsi1dTERMbLab8e59M7ZjYSg99bZxq7K7bAh_eRRe03_oWWA6v4BiAmlRJ8NQwlASL3n_YLwB8q/s4608/IMG_20240116_141121.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILZcmho9JZR-EMTT3FLjV_0mLu4YtIhCmaCe_CbQ5WtsHibLbRkqSsAFPn7U7rWvFmYtnjlN88L4H3sfVX7RneD4Z9JCBs-g51SHv9d1oSSaf6Hk3wAsi1dTERMbLab8e59M7ZjYSg99bZxq7K7bAh_eRRe03_oWWA6v4BiAmlRJ8NQwlASL3n_YLwB8q/s320/IMG_20240116_141121.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Not so! The right flank has Broken as the cumulative losses in Broken and Shaken units means it's will to fight has evaporated. The supporting cavalry, perhaps sensing disaster, decline to advance!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCCzYWnhfkpiwCBE5gHAFNWXfiWGfhKyrEb8gFGyfbTJpv0204tEYRzhZto8P0P5gA4VP60ZsNNEcPBIeVgIhTC14r7m-8eZiXtVMc5VFuS8-vlUvpuuLZESqOxeNmT7efNHOpoxEx9dWHUWeOJPjSe0cUANlYgOcoB-aLSDzbu4U3Z9ABkFzPEcC5kBz/s4608/IMG_20240116_142136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCCzYWnhfkpiwCBE5gHAFNWXfiWGfhKyrEb8gFGyfbTJpv0204tEYRzhZto8P0P5gA4VP60ZsNNEcPBIeVgIhTC14r7m-8eZiXtVMc5VFuS8-vlUvpuuLZESqOxeNmT7efNHOpoxEx9dWHUWeOJPjSe0cUANlYgOcoB-aLSDzbu4U3Z9ABkFzPEcC5kBz/s320/IMG_20240116_142136.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On the left and in the centre events have firmly turned in favour of the British! The Duke of Wellington's regiment have beaten off the defending Roosians with the support of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-ZCQpw2ew1pLAhR9nnhmZ60XWppWUbhYLY9mtDOqlAChGmcHZZTwWsHEcYgJGjgNWvs4nxg2InNgfwCGM5ddUNYWrAnbugxCXW2R2oIQTmk5XOpLp6Vo_dTh5yJiGwE_VgONmnJVtyNbn4JQa_iY1N1KBb-gqhBLUs0ZUYrHcYhII_djLzz64eBM7jn_/s4608/IMG_20240116_142148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-ZCQpw2ew1pLAhR9nnhmZ60XWppWUbhYLY9mtDOqlAChGmcHZZTwWsHEcYgJGjgNWvs4nxg2InNgfwCGM5ddUNYWrAnbugxCXW2R2oIQTmk5XOpLp6Vo_dTh5yJiGwE_VgONmnJVtyNbn4JQa_iY1N1KBb-gqhBLUs0ZUYrHcYhII_djLzz64eBM7jn_/s320/IMG_20240116_142148.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It's all up for Biklovic's army in Turn 8. It's Morale is shattered and it's will to continue the fight is irretrievably broken. He quits the field to Lord Rawnsley. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HulZkxULTStsnyGeaLPGwiiekcs-GpgLWOcrDAg8Sx-SmjIcCt8FC_WZ-Al4OJRdQkJlzyq7P9CHpkcFX54WrlpXX3DwBvG4qGdtPh1Xj4dMtsPOYNaCSSkQSB3zb3vqHNesUwIzjAFTyGgv9T-QCBQ3nFptR6qR_J24x6WMWPsAFhi48hUQeTgjyzf4/s4608/IMG_20240116_142221.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HulZkxULTStsnyGeaLPGwiiekcs-GpgLWOcrDAg8Sx-SmjIcCt8FC_WZ-Al4OJRdQkJlzyq7P9CHpkcFX54WrlpXX3DwBvG4qGdtPh1Xj4dMtsPOYNaCSSkQSB3zb3vqHNesUwIzjAFTyGgv9T-QCBQ3nFptR6qR_J24x6WMWPsAFhi48hUQeTgjyzf4/s320/IMG_20240116_142221.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>A tremendously enjoyable game we both felt. As usual Black Powder delivered in spades as the initiative swung back and forth. Lessons have been learned by both commanders I think, so look out for a second encounter sometime next month when hopefully the forces will have expanded somewhat. Speaking of which still no sign of my <b><i>Great War Miniatures </i></b>order being despatched by <i>North Star</i>. Their sale must be very successful as their service is usually brisk and top notch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-73859912409790900102024-01-16T02:16:00.000-08:002024-01-16T02:16:40.765-08:00Roosian Jaegers <p>For the first figure painting of 2024 it was back to the ongoing Crimean War project in the shape of a battalion of Roosian Jaegers. Of course the figures and equipment are all the same, just subtle differences in collars, shoulder boards and field cap bands. Oh, and black rather than white leather straps. The three bases of the battalion sport 30 figures in total, a decision I've often regretted as each base seems never ending. Here they are ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Pp3Pk4-LQfl0wc6f_rIx77_D6avz06MHAQjbs-JMlaOdm7ce3pxcq-HZ4ufRMWRg69x98ZzzM1_Dt-VPb59rXAGwHmxCbzNOc-JkRcUaVoLAzePa8Ip2ynLzVVVkdax1iXfvdi6kxAFxXG6XFkx_C0vu8o62lHMA8vzi-rM6aoREILI3VHcRoHgDSXVG/s3216/IMG_20240116_080442__01__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="3216" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Pp3Pk4-LQfl0wc6f_rIx77_D6avz06MHAQjbs-JMlaOdm7ce3pxcq-HZ4ufRMWRg69x98ZzzM1_Dt-VPb59rXAGwHmxCbzNOc-JkRcUaVoLAzePa8Ip2ynLzVVVkdax1iXfvdi6kxAFxXG6XFkx_C0vu8o62lHMA8vzi-rM6aoREILI3VHcRoHgDSXVG/w400-h130/IMG_20240116_080442__01__01__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The figures of course are from <b><i>Great War Miniatures</i></b> via <i>North Star</i>, flags are from <b><i>GMB</i></b> via Aly Morrison (thank you!) and bases from <b><i>Warbases</i></b>, who else! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z7sl4jy4icGjRB1ioBSycvud-v_ojbSDr5nNDxTB733iKQpgvXHh8s98KeLLjD8wU8qtxRjNcLlOZYZI7dPZUPXfEF2KdCmqor7MZu9-JLO4GHK53Z1I_ZlFtST_bnDZzqpFXrT94jh3RaPVMDQLYT_c5XyHzmskfDaHIjLvylLw5ugLkwMpOOpE12NB/s3882/IMG_20240116_080528__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3882" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z7sl4jy4icGjRB1ioBSycvud-v_ojbSDr5nNDxTB733iKQpgvXHh8s98KeLLjD8wU8qtxRjNcLlOZYZI7dPZUPXfEF2KdCmqor7MZu9-JLO4GHK53Z1I_ZlFtST_bnDZzqpFXrT94jh3RaPVMDQLYT_c5XyHzmskfDaHIjLvylLw5ugLkwMpOOpE12NB/w400-h217/IMG_20240116_080528__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsAL9-BRj-76J3Zk9K2ZPsxJK8F9pcjNIftqwc96kdGt7TeAfvEzWFufwJXlAqHUZRPMH64DuqITrO1Lc2ApRyYZZ7_IdPkW-93-2sqK-PNE0uG6IhXWR9bVkGZZTNhoyvVOptIwSV-BPM4dDl8Ulv7-b-pdUH_qEMLL42iTwV-cny8hQHaBc6PH39zi9/s3440/IMG_20240116_080543__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="3440" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsAL9-BRj-76J3Zk9K2ZPsxJK8F9pcjNIftqwc96kdGt7TeAfvEzWFufwJXlAqHUZRPMH64DuqITrO1Lc2ApRyYZZ7_IdPkW-93-2sqK-PNE0uG6IhXWR9bVkGZZTNhoyvVOptIwSV-BPM4dDl8Ulv7-b-pdUH_qEMLL42iTwV-cny8hQHaBc6PH39zi9/w400-h213/IMG_20240116_080543__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw88nT78uapthT8THU6psu3aA5pfy5IoGVBLpM1Z-v9u2Q5-GszIpxaOHO37_o_uxQnFPhyphenhyphen6IZK0gMGFdk5dnOT72BGOOtevjRRaS6W3M_ikdk6eSoca9GnOcU9AAj9yugVsUaTVek3AAX2VjGoG_-nHCR-jpITPnzmvWJJEz_hhFO9dmJDJwcZUYGFVN/s2943/IMG_20240116_080708__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2943" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw88nT78uapthT8THU6psu3aA5pfy5IoGVBLpM1Z-v9u2Q5-GszIpxaOHO37_o_uxQnFPhyphenhyphen6IZK0gMGFdk5dnOT72BGOOtevjRRaS6W3M_ikdk6eSoca9GnOcU9AAj9yugVsUaTVek3AAX2VjGoG_-nHCR-jpITPnzmvWJJEz_hhFO9dmJDJwcZUYGFVN/w400-h288/IMG_20240116_080708__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Just as the finishing post was in sight I had to send off an order for a couple of packs of British infantry to round out the gift from Aly towards the end of last year. You know how it goes, as you have to fork out for a usuary level postage and packing you may as well order some more figures while you are about it!! In my case a further Roosian battalion in firing pose and a British infantry regiment in charging pose, some in greatcoats as well. That leaves me with two Roosian infantry and six British infantry battalions/regiments, two (Warlord Games) Roosian 12lb guns and crew, two Royal Artillery 9lb guns and crew and eight GWM Roosian Dragoons. Still sounds an awful lot to do...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2KfHs2dfX9VEO09wpACX-tAeKszhORG99C1VbGn4Yfh4-2ZVd2LFU-Oj-cPA6osoOU_whjRe3YC3-1UQokFvd3jrAm7QKTQu6efizUqKEewDozytE4lrQAVagYoILav_QoXaX2jJ_GZEQ7RV66A4x4Qbg1XBEINlrNWmcrYLD-XvPvUXnYwAk12kY9Cs/s3462/IMG_20240116_080756__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1207" data-original-width="3462" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2KfHs2dfX9VEO09wpACX-tAeKszhORG99C1VbGn4Yfh4-2ZVd2LFU-Oj-cPA6osoOU_whjRe3YC3-1UQokFvd3jrAm7QKTQu6efizUqKEewDozytE4lrQAVagYoILav_QoXaX2jJ_GZEQ7RV66A4x4Qbg1XBEINlrNWmcrYLD-XvPvUXnYwAk12kY9Cs/w400-h140/IMG_20240116_080756__01__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvOyG5tyHZMbq5GhA_pPIm1Qs_EGS4kf5_xWjzGnfAe3TBDo8ZxdExblVe-rjOvmLx7zaFwDX7dkasVgDSNxOaDYCmHyDMn9lbR2aZfHtSdrTlbBcHdmM5S0aiE7WicZRkBvHy33oc32oiM7323XFwmsA8VdkjaDJv-Yb_6N6vBuDuXdVdCaURDs2qmvw/s3164/IMG_20240116_080924__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3164" data-original-width="2112" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvOyG5tyHZMbq5GhA_pPIm1Qs_EGS4kf5_xWjzGnfAe3TBDo8ZxdExblVe-rjOvmLx7zaFwDX7dkasVgDSNxOaDYCmHyDMn9lbR2aZfHtSdrTlbBcHdmM5S0aiE7WicZRkBvHy33oc32oiM7323XFwmsA8VdkjaDJv-Yb_6N6vBuDuXdVdCaURDs2qmvw/w429-h640/IMG_20240116_080924__01__01.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><p>So, to encourage my flagging spirits Phil and I are playing a first game on Tuesday. Here's a quick general photograph of the game at the off ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEzc8N56W9TD8PN01vFF062DOILHKYPcXL-sLW5ufRv9iq553XBQurZdcKBfUq8BO7IVvOuepcGh8MUJRsyXoIAmImk3BRXHevA3d4VIo9jEaka7If8FTFOx0F3rcRt18m5gs-41kR4Du_a-UK-7R2MprXjEdTKC2yCijbkxOkNwNKpcgAGE0S3BjtReQ/s4608/IMG_20240116_101325__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1545" data-original-width="4608" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEzc8N56W9TD8PN01vFF062DOILHKYPcXL-sLW5ufRv9iq553XBQurZdcKBfUq8BO7IVvOuepcGh8MUJRsyXoIAmImk3BRXHevA3d4VIo9jEaka7If8FTFOx0F3rcRt18m5gs-41kR4Du_a-UK-7R2MprXjEdTKC2yCijbkxOkNwNKpcgAGE0S3BjtReQ/w640-h214/IMG_20240116_101325__01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>More on this later in the week I'd hope. If you are interested, keep an eye out on the blog, my Farcebook page, LAF or LAofW forum boards.</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021096045371174446.post-80527448490704535472024-01-09T02:29:00.000-08:002024-01-13T10:21:43.014-08:00Some Viking Mercenaries <p>In one of the<i> 'Hail Caesar!'</i> army lists I have seen for 'Late Saxons' a unit of Viking mercenary warriors is allowed, though they must be placed in their own Division and with their own general. I thought they would make a nice addition and so I bought two packs from <b><i>Foundry</i></b> at <i>Partizan</i> back in May last year. They went off to Phil/Olaf's Painting Service for painting sometime later and I duly forgot about them! On Tuesday last week when Phil arrived for our scheduled game he presented me with the finished figures. I've worked on basing them as and when, between painting Roosian Jaegers, finally finishing them last Friday!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdzt5riFeXi_VPxE0P3tnC5l5JxFRqhN4OLGGAYSRh0awz3C5IfIpOh034hwbq9sMBMxT2rJsFMFsS5gsm6BT4XiVs_3Uo8xdaK9u45oTsbXnVqXjytdiX_VIdIvgmT1_nDGOu6DpMMP4dLoW-gyTvGWXABUVXVg-sSAdwaNZIVggGW5LnS68t2FZOQlo/s4608/IMG_20240106_104226__01__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="4608" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdzt5riFeXi_VPxE0P3tnC5l5JxFRqhN4OLGGAYSRh0awz3C5IfIpOh034hwbq9sMBMxT2rJsFMFsS5gsm6BT4XiVs_3Uo8xdaK9u45oTsbXnVqXjytdiX_VIdIvgmT1_nDGOu6DpMMP4dLoW-gyTvGWXABUVXVg-sSAdwaNZIVggGW5LnS68t2FZOQlo/w400-h134/IMG_20240106_104226__01__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>There are three figures on the Command stand, two <b><i>Foundry</i></b> figures and a <b><i>Footsore</i></b>(?) <i>Seer</i> I picked up from <b><i>Colonel Bill's</i></b>. No doubt the latter would not fit to be seen close up if I had painted it? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5s1VaJxAbCR5xoOjRUGiTIF9KWUFU9XE_l8VS335eA0H4LZRdub2ibUgsth32cdTerxlAYgrQfjddu2G5-PV_Mhjd_qeMkC3-vKGOmYEPTGlUqR3-onChF8FGVjQZ4wcsjfDY23unFIMPa9FfkpS_7bnBQ_4K0PqWDvU_y_AyVI5HHov_0P_r-FdhkNC/s2811/IMG_20240106_104419__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2811" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5s1VaJxAbCR5xoOjRUGiTIF9KWUFU9XE_l8VS335eA0H4LZRdub2ibUgsth32cdTerxlAYgrQfjddu2G5-PV_Mhjd_qeMkC3-vKGOmYEPTGlUqR3-onChF8FGVjQZ4wcsjfDY23unFIMPa9FfkpS_7bnBQ_4K0PqWDvU_y_AyVI5HHov_0P_r-FdhkNC/w400-h300/IMG_20240106_104419__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_4VtcLwLrER4nIuP3hUklq8Zhk9tCBAodjY2R7KS54fBg6D_Li4am-1bT_p1sv9m_dfaGUvehlOqyuUMNkMZAIP-syLMDwmsy2Gf6QFDYr5PF-3WQ4pkaPvTSo5fE0uEZZYZwCI-_UM3PJTf06hm8TCqTg8UqiufrTYKo7oFl_-521V_gQMz2mxXOHM-/s2523/IMG_20240106_104435__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2523" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_4VtcLwLrER4nIuP3hUklq8Zhk9tCBAodjY2R7KS54fBg6D_Li4am-1bT_p1sv9m_dfaGUvehlOqyuUMNkMZAIP-syLMDwmsy2Gf6QFDYr5PF-3WQ4pkaPvTSo5fE0uEZZYZwCI-_UM3PJTf06hm8TCqTg8UqiufrTYKo7oFl_-521V_gQMz2mxXOHM-/w400-h335/IMG_20240106_104435__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The remaining Viking figures I arranged in two ranks hoping to suggest a shield wall on the standard base size for the collection, 3mm <b><i>Warbases</i></b> 100x50mm bases. I'm confident you will agree that Phil has made a great job of painting them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA7maReg7l5mm4FKK3-m_Tq63qnGE43KOdbztQ5IQ50rviB3RDKfNGeL9nMFsZgCnoYO94DzD40Sx49fEHUw0oBWhsRyuo3tLsg6MvqquLoR11CE-chBv0F3B8A65VQSQyXGxWFC92rK88BfRw2em9ptGDOZToEYIFr6jd8pRD5cPZR6bSUFD3bdZUaOJ/s4608/IMG_20240106_104321__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4608" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYA7maReg7l5mm4FKK3-m_Tq63qnGE43KOdbztQ5IQ50rviB3RDKfNGeL9nMFsZgCnoYO94DzD40Sx49fEHUw0oBWhsRyuo3tLsg6MvqquLoR11CE-chBv0F3B8A65VQSQyXGxWFC92rK88BfRw2em9ptGDOZToEYIFr6jd8pRD5cPZR6bSUFD3bdZUaOJ/w400-h184/IMG_20240106_104321__01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Just before Christmas I saw that <b><i>Footsore</i></b> were trailing a 2024 Kickstarter of 70 or so Vikings Matt has sculpted for them. I already have some of the Late Saxons he did for them, so I'll hope to add more Vikings at some point. He also did a few Mounted Saxons for them I've been eyeing up for a while now, so keep an eye out if the Conquest period floats your boat.</p>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.com12