The French brigade of Van Damme continue their advance on the enemy. |
Legere advance up the slope |
Now here’s one for the books - a retreat result from a DT |
Were’s tardy brigade allow the Austrians to take the village of Pratzen |
Action around the vineyard |
The Russians on the left flank start to fold back on themselves slightly |
After rushing down the slope Jurzik loses his nerve and heads back up having garrisoned the village |
Russian skirmishers sell themselves dearly against their French counterparts |
Elite Miniatures French range is superb with so many variations |
The French attack at Stare Vinohrady evolves |
A close up of the columns |
Austrian recruit classed battalions await the French |
The White Menace in action |
French columns advance up the slope |
That French column may be a problem. Ben is proving a handful at the moment |
The Austrian 3 pounder battery is in danger of being swept away |
Anew across the slope as Van Damme advances |
A dismal result in the charge phase sees a battalion rout immediately |
Rear Austrian battalions look to change facing |
A loss of fire discipline from the Smolensk Regiment on the slope |
A desperate charge hits home |
Action abounds on the French left |
The battery is swept away and the Austrian position on the heights is precarious |
Back on the French right St Hillares brigade is suffering from the battery fire |
Another view of the French ligne |
I do love this photo |
Did I mention these chaps are lacking energy? |
Those vines provide cover for the Russians |
Rottermunds brigade oooks to realign as quickly as possible |
The Russians hold on grimly on the Pratzen heights |
The allied batteries continue their fire though at 3pdrs and 9 pdrs it has limited effects |
The French prepare for a second wave of assaults |
Elite Miniatures Austrians |
St Hillaire looks on |
A Falter! What’s occurred to cause this? |
The casualty markers look the part in this games as well as serving their Administrative role well. |
The cause of the Faltering result. The battery receives 8 casualties before it can withdraw and dispersed. |
delightful images mate, fabulous basing on those guns love it!
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Matt
Thanks very much Matty.
DeleteLooks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing it up close.
ReplyDeleteCheers Mark and it was great to share a coffee during the week and have a chat over the tabletop.
DeleteCarlo,
ReplyDeleteIf I could have a Napoleonic collection I would choose Yours!
Regards
John
That's so kind of you to say John. Inspired by your unbelievably stunning 18th Century collection.
DeletePosts like this take forever to read because I’m constantly clicking on all the pictures, because I want to see them better and bigger. 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you Stew. Keep on clicking away mate.
DeleteYou can't get much better than this Carlo, great armies, lovely terrain and enjoying your son's company. Cheers Greg
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Greg and you are correct - enjoying it with my son makes it that much better again.
DeleteGreat pictures and fierce action... and what would an Austrian commander be with at least some dithering?!
ReplyDeleteA dithering Austrian Commander is absolutely par for the course Peter in my games.
DeleteAnother great (hopefully interim) report Carlo. Those French have a steam roller feel to them. I guess time will tell.
ReplyDeleteThat Pratzen model is great. A fine addition to the terrain catelogue.
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Thank you Peter for your kind comments on the table and terrain. Yes the French are looking powerful especially around Stare Vinhorady however the Russian Imperial Guard are preparing to make an appearance soon...
Deleteas usual there are some lovely pictures Carlo and it must be great to have a game with your son
ReplyDeleteHi Kerry. Yes it is wonderful to have Ben taking such an interest in Napoleonics in the midst of his studies. The ability to have a table set up and left until our schedules synchronize is a wonderful luxury.
DeleteThat does look rather smashing.
ReplyDeleteThank you FMB.
DeleteFantastic to see all those beautifully painted Elite Miniatures on the table Carlo.
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Nathan
Thanks so much Nathan - greatly appreciated mate.
DeleteImpressive gaming with beautiful figures!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Dean.
DeleteFantastic stuff Carlo. Sounds like you are living the dream with a great table, great forces, and a son who likes wargames too. Enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your lovely comments and yes, the company is enormous fun.
DeleteAnother lovely presentation on your game, mate, thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteChris
Thank you so much Chris and please pass on my very best wishes to your partner in wargaming Kevin.
DeleteIt was hotting up quickly, being behind the posts, I can now move to the next instalment of this 'page turner'!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thanks James. You will need to pop over sometime soon next time you’re in the city.
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