The action atop the Pratzenberg reaches a climactic moment |
As a note for some reason blogger is uploading photos in the incorrect sequence at times so please excuse any shots which look a little out of chronological order.
The Russian battery is swept away |
Just to prove that double sixes do get rolled on this table |
The Austrian battery manages to limber up before the French can roll them up as well |
Even though wwe already know what happens to these two batteries I had to include this shoit |
A view from the Allied right as the French turn their attentions on Rottermunds formations |
Not a great time to go unformed |
The French gain an Elan result and prepare for the kill |
A view down the slopes |
The Russians on both flanks are proving their fighting worth against very well trained French brigades |
The Austrians atop the Pratzenberg prepare to meet the enemy |
Another retreating Austrian battalion |
The fight for Stare Vinohrady continues |
The Russians passed this faltering brigade test with flying colours |
Not so good here I'm afraid |
Just to prove that the French veteran formations were not averse to getting average results as well |
Lovely Elite Miniatures Austrians |
The village of Pratzen is captured by Weres Brigade |
Stare Vinohrady looks a little more susceptible from this angle now. However can the French coordinate their infantry attacks? |
On the allied left flank the Russians are putting up excellent resistance causing St Hillaire no shortage of angst |
Back go those damned Frenchies! |
The Austrians attempt to rally and return to the fray |
The shot of the Austrian brigade routing off previously |
Lovely Mark Allen flags on the Grenadier Regiment |
"Come on lads back to it" |
Well that's not a good result |
The French redouble their efforts on the allied left against those stubborn Russians of Kamensky |
Action around the Pratzen |
The casualty markers are from Warbases and the Foundry Austrian casualty set is perfect for this shaped dial |
Hudson and Allen town representing Pratzen |
At last the Russians manage to force a Russian battalion back in retreat |
Jurziks Brigade looks to defend the heights |
A view across the battlefield from the Allied left |
Perhaps there is a Russian flank that may be available now that the Austrians were forced to abandon the winery |
Can they get their act together to force a return to Stare Vinohrady or is it too late? |
The assault on the allied right continues |
Perhaps a few of those Russians may be looking to hide away in that cart as it exits the area! |
However there are more than a few surprises in store as Grand Duke Constantine rouses the Russian Imperial Guard!
Magnifique!
ReplyDeleteSo the French steam roller will soon meet the Russian Imperial Guard steam roller. Interesting. Very interesting!
Which is not to disparage the Russians already on the table who seem to be as typically stoic as the stereotype suggests. Is it ok to feel sorry for the poor Austrian recruits?
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von Peter himself
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Thank you Peter. The Russians are certainly playing the part and Bruce Quarrie would be pleased with their “ national characteristic of stubbornness “ coming to the gore once again.
DeleteHi Carlo
DeleteYour spies are everywhere. I cut my Napoleonic wargaming teeth on the Quarry rules. Not a perfect set of rules but I have many rose tinted memories of games in my pre university days under the guidance of those Bruce Quarry's rules. Mostly with the old orange coloured Airfix guide vbersion of the rules, not the later and much expanded rule book.
Ah ... memories.
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von Peter himself
Peter I still remember my wargaming buddy Paul and I were wet behind the ears thirteen year olds trying to work out why they suggested beer coasters would help move your figures quickly on the table. Everyone we placed our plastic Airfix battalions on them they would all fall over with the slightest movement. We had no idea they wanted us to GLUE THEM IN PLACE!
DeleteTrue story.
This is a thing of beauty. How often do you get a chance to game something this big?
ReplyDeleteThank you FMB. I try to okay a game like this three or four times a year in the past however my goal this year has been to try and game at least 30 days this year upstairs. That may mean, such as in this one, the game takes place Over three or four days but that’s fine.
DeleteYou really set a beautiful table, Carlo!
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind as always Jonathan.
DeleteGreat stuff Carlo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kerry. It’s hoping yo get very interesting in the next session mate that’s for sure.
DeleteReally nice pics to look at! 😀
ReplyDeleteHow big is the table and how many miniatures are we talking here?
Thank you Stew. The table is 12 feet by six feet and is purpose built for my room upstairs. On this table in this particular battle we have approximately 2000 figures so far with another 450 in reserves to still arrive.
DeleteMost impressive (said in Dark Vader voice).
DeleteI should use that mid dice roll on the opponent - “Ben, I’m your father!”. Dazed he is further stunned by my superb rolling of six sixes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat 😂
DeleteWish I was there playing it with you Carlo. Not had a Napoleonic game for a long time.
ReplyDeleteAlways welcome Andy - the big Napoleonics games are a great wargaming love of mine.
DeleteReally lovely game, Carlo, and it is certainly far from over for the Allies!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter
DeleteAnother visual feast and delight!
ReplyDeleteThat French battalion did well to defeat the Russian battery(ies) in a straight charge, or were they merely battalion guns?
Regards, James
Thanks Fish. The Russian battery chose an inopportune time to roll meekly for defensive fire and the French scared them off before reaching hand to hand.
DeletePoor Russian powder!
Delete...and comnander😂
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