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Month: July 2011

Here is another view of the recent Marengo battle, this shows a battalion of German infantry defending the recently captured Farmstead of “La Storiglioni” positioned on the Austrian left as they advanced, it was hard fought over on the previous day.

Defence of the Farmhouse

I believe these were originally painted by Doug Mason, the figures are the limited edition Old Glory, sadly no longer available I believe, hence them being limited I suppose!

After holding up the French advance for over three hours in game time, the remnants then retired in good order.

More tomorrow.

The battle of Marango has been fought, with neither side conceding one inch of ground.

The arrival of the Consular Guard, he;ped turn the tide.

Imperial Guard as Consular.

These Grenadiers a Pied are also taking the part of the Consular Guard for the Marengo re-play.

These lovely figures are from the Bicorne Miniatures range of figures. Painted amd pinned by Doug Mason. They’re a very nice addition to the French army at Marengo.

Oh alright I know they are not Consular Guard, but you would never know apart from the flag, right? We don’t have many units that woud suit the 1800 battle to be fair, but it’s more about the differing style of warfare for the early Napoleonic War that is of key interest really.

More tomorrow.

Way back in April, a friend of mine John Lander put on a truly magnificent display of WWII history. A recreation of Arnhem on 54mm. Since then he’s been talking about running a game here at the Wargames Holiday Centre. Well it’s been decided that Goodwood will be the game and it has been booked over and instead of the Talavera weekend.

The battlefield will encompass the whole table, including the gap, how will we reach the figures I hear you all cry! Well John has a fiendishly smart plan but I don’t intend to give too much away, you’ll have to see for yourselves.

Arnhem Bridge

Puma armoured cars attempting the first crossing.

Close up

Unfortunately/fortunately they didn’t make it.

I’ll be putting more tasters for this on in the next few weeks. Truly magnificent stuff…..I can’t wait!

More on Monday, we hasve the pivotal Battle of Marengo this weekend. Will Napoleon become Emperor?

Another look at some of our early war French. This time some of the Hotchkiss tanks.

Hotchkiss

More from our early war battle.

These were painted by Stephen Scott, these and the Renault’s form the light contingent of the French armour here at the Wargames Holiday Centre.

Close up detail.

A close up to show some of the detail.

More tomorrow.

Here is a massed brigade of French and their satellite state troops from our recent Vitoria game.

Chasseur de Po

Tirailleur de Po in the foreground, figures are the 1804 style light infantry, with plume on the side of the shako.

The figures are from Elite Miniatures, flags by GMB Designs and the command figures are from the Connoisseur range I believe. The white rings denote casualties, we use these for Skirmishers, Artillery and Cavalry casualties to limit the amount of book keeping, this way one only needs a roster sheet for the infantry battalions.

More tomorrow, the Marengo game is this weekend, this should be a real corker.

A very atmospheric view for me. There is something about these WWII pictures that…just sometimes when you view them, they’re almost like a still from a history book.

Very evocative

German Recce

German reconnaissance, on the road south of Arras

More in the near future.

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