This was our most recent Command & Colours - Napoleonics game, played on 12 October 2011 - close enough to the anniversary (27 September). Martin commanded the French (who for once didn't have to cross a river and attack up a big hill) while John and Jerry led the Brits and Portuguese.
Terrain and 15mm toys from my own collection. And I didn't paint any of them!
 |
The initial setup. This and all other photos taken from my vantage point on the French left/British right. |
 |
The dramatic French opening move - two units each of infantry and guns roll forward. |
 |
The card which caused the drama! |
 |
The French centre/right. Taking the village was a great move. |
 |
The Brits soon swung into action to repel boarders. |
 |
Allied forced converge on the French salient. The Portuguese infantry were represented by and assortment of Austrians and Russians - mostly wearing greatcoats. |
 |
The Allied advance continues. They seemed to be taking things very seriously! |
 |
| The action begins to fragment, with Portuguese moving up while British gunners get an excessively close view of the enemy. |
 |
The French get a taste of portuguese steel! |
 |
Ah - that's why! Good card. |
 |
The Portuguese have recovered the village, but it's all still to play for. |
 |
The French begin their attempt to recapture the village... |
 |
...and do great damage to the Portuguese unit they hit in the flank. |
 |
Soult finally moves his cavalry. |
 |
The centre is now contested by a load of very understrength units. |
 |
The Portuguese grip on the village looks secure - or is it? |
 |
British heavy cavalry - led in person by MacKinnon - overrun the French right. And win the game. As usual it was pretty close. |
4 comments:
Up the froggies. just like NZ will do tnight with the rugby!
One day I will defeat that Wellington! Next time I'll be a bit more cautious, but the 'grand battery' in teh centre was great fun, especailly followed up by two successive 'bombardment' cards.
Paul
...and just as close a result!
Martin Rapier
Your opening 'Grand Manoeuvre' was a stunner and caused great consternation in the Allied command tent!
Post a Comment