French Recon Report For May 30th Battle
Russian lancers (8 sqds) advancing on the French left wing.Welcome to our new blog devoted to photos of our Napoleonic wargames using In The Grand Manner rules and a new set that is in the development...
View ArticleAccidental Meetings Per Jomini And Us
Colonel René Chartrand's 1/51st leads 2/51st de Ligne in Germania. Both are in BAR "Closed Columns of Divisions." Each battalion has three divisions front to back. The divisions are separated by...
View ArticleLessons in Combined Arms Attacks
The master teaches the French a lesson in combined arms attacks.Soldiers! Take a good long look at the picture above and watch a master at work as he plies his trade of generalship. See how he uses...
View ArticleRight Flank - British
British have left the cover of the hedge rows.French heavy cavalry reinforcing the center. Bill - note the right flank of your battery!Randy's battle line.Randy's left flank.I see Austrian hussars on...
View ArticleEasy Attrition System
BAR SPAINOne of the things I do with the Pettygree order of battle on the NW Frontier is, units start with BIG #s of miniatures (paper strength) and gradually become smaller via attrition. My 66th Foot...
View Article15th Lt. Drag. Sources
Bill's Temporary Storage Notes: Will Be removed----------See whopper sourcehttp://www.napolun.com/mirror/napoleonistyka.atspace.com/British_cavalry.htm#britishlightcavalry----------Uniformed as hussars...
View ArticleScneario Ideas
HOLDING ACTION (Bill)Smaller British force uses maneuver and spoiling cavalry attacks to slow, delay or hold off a larger oncoming French force. Fighting withdrawal kind of thing. Play lengthwise...
View Article16th Light Dragoons
My first Peninsular British unit will be the 16th Light Dragoons. The prototype is below. The coat is darker on the miniature than in the photos - as it should be. The casting is from Elite...
View Article9th and 88th Rgt. of Foot
9th Websitehttp://www.napoleonicassociation.org/historical-reenactment/british/9th_rof.htmhttp://www.ixregiment.org.uk/regimental_history.htm---88th Website:http://www.88thfoot.co.uk/welcome.htm
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CAMPAIGNS IN IBERIA SOLVES A PROBLEM Part 1----------------------------------------Date: 25 August, 1810/2012Location: Between Almeida and the Coa River BridgeRules: Batailles de l'Ancien Régime {BAR}...
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CAMPAIGNS IN IBERIA SOLVES A PROBLEM Part 2 (Finis)----------------------------------------Date: 25 August, 1810/2012Location: Between Almeida and the Coa River BridgeRules: Batailles de l'Ancien...
View ArticleBattle on the Coa - Refight the Second
Battle of the Coa River Bridge. French Commander Rob O. contemplates the destruction of Crauford's Light Division.Battle Report provided by Der Alte FritzWe enjoyed our Battle of the Coa River Bridge...
View Article16 March 2013 French Scenario
The following information is for 16 March 2013 French commanders Earl, Keith and Jon. Scenario details will be sent by email to Earl and Jon and by snail mail to Keith. Photos below show your...
View ArticleChapter 1: The Game Is Afoot
Date: 1 February 1809Location: Port of Lisbon, PortugalSituation: Expected News ArrivesPurpose: Fictional campaign novel adapted from actual historical events.----------PRELUDEToward the end of 1808...
View ArticleBrigadier General Sinclair's Report
Brigidier General Alexander Sinclair receives the regimental returns from the Sargeant MajorsMajor General Pettygree's division attacked Marshal Soult's French army today as it attempted to cross the...
View ArticleChapter 2: Battle of the Rio Minio (Minho)
Date: 27 January to 17 February 1809Location: Northwest Iberia:Situation: Marshall Soult's French II Corps Moves SouthPurpose: Fictional campaign novel adapted from actual historical...
View ArticleArmy Returns: 1 April 2013 Real Time
British/French Army Returns Are Below. Revised numbers engaged at the Rio Minio:British: 582French: 933Total: 1,515Numbers Available 1 April 2013British: 476 + garrison of Lisbon 32 = 508French:...
View ArticleArmy Returns: June 1, 2013 Real Time
Report Showing Miniatures Fit For Duty and Remaining In Hospital. Medical Dice Were Thrown For Everyone In Hospital For May and also June. Also included are British reinforcements and replacements...
View ArticleChapter 3: Marshall Soult Presses His Advantage
Date: 17 February to 1 March1809Location: Northwest Iberia:Situation: Soult's French II Corps Continues To Move SouthPurpose: Fictional campaign novel adapted from actual historical...
View ArticleChapter 4: Battle of Aveiro
Date: March 2-3, 1809Location: Aveiro, Portugal, Northwest IberiaSituation: Battle of AveiroPurpose: Fictional campaign novel adapted from actual historical events.Recommendation: See previous Chapter...
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