Author: jamie

Last weekend I had a bunch of Guys turn up to play “Modern” they used an adaptation of the Rapid Fire rule set, which was a great deal of fun! Over the course of the day, (they only played Sunday) they managed over 20 turns and a good deal of action. This ranged from the initial insertion of the airborne troops to destroy the two missile bunkers (to allow the air arm to support the attack), to tank to tank action and bayonet charges!

Set in the early 80’s as the USSR begins to fragment and Poland looks for independence the fighting involves “Free ” Polish, Nato, Peoples Polish Republic as well as their Russian supports. I won’t spoil it for now as the lads are going to do their own write up! Just for now here is a sample of what you can expect!

There will be a report from the guys very soon, I just couldn’t resist providing you all with a little snippet!

Here are some pictures from a game played here at the Wargames Holiday Centre earlier in the Year. The guys playing the game come from all around the country and meet at the Centre as it is a convenient spot and it allows them to play their favourite hobby!

As before I have all the photographs with titles if you hover your cursor over the image. Pictures paint a thousand words and all that stuff.


Nice figures from the Connoisseur Miniatures Range


Lovely Connoisseur and Bicorne Figures here predominantly.


Some of the best Connoisseur Figures.


Old Glory Limited edition from a long time ago!


More Connoisseur…


The above Portuguese have all been painted and tweaked by Doug Mason. The flags are all hand painted by the man as well!

This sees the Battle of Mockern and the neighbouring areas. The Russo Prussian forces under Blucher and the Army of the North take on the French Armee Corps with the opportunity of reserves coming out of the City. Can the French hold out against the aggressive attacks of the Allied commanders.

In late August 1813, Napoleon decided to order a general offensive to take Berlin, the Prussian capital, with the overall goal of knocking the Prussians out of the war. Marshal Oudinot’s corps advanced towards this objective along three separate roads. The fighting that took place on 23 August was essentially three isolated actions at Blankenfield, Grossbeeren, and Sputendorf. In each case the Allies prevailed and Oudinot retreated to Wittenberg. At this point Napoleon appointed Marshal Michel Ney to command.

Here is another 1813 – 2013 anniversary battle. A real hum dinger of an encounter Battle with Marshal Ney squaring up to Crown Prince Charles of Sweden (Marshal Bernadotte). Can you smash your way through or hang on as the Allies.

Here is a great opportunity to change or repeat the course of American history, the last time we played this at the Wargames Holiday Centre there was a resounding Confederate Victory.

So come one, come all to this most glorious of ACW battles, will you lead Hoods boys up and over the roundtop or will you play it out as George Meade and hold the Confederates off!

This year I am offering an introductory offer for those wishing to enter into one of our Campaign Weeks. This year it will be the Campaign of 1814, the Fall of France is imminent, will you as a Marshal of France succeed in helping bring the Allies to the negotiation table, or as the Allies will you deliver the death blow to Napoleon.

It will all be there! March forward with the Prussians led by Blucher, or drive to the very heart of France with the Austrian or Russian Empire.

You will arrive on the Sunday afternoon (17th), meet the other players, decide which side you would like to play on and away you go right up until Friday afternoon, then depart the hotel on the Saturday morning (23rd), after your last evening meal and beer with your fellow generals.

This introductory week will be at the bargain price of £250.00 (excluding accommodation, Beer and other flights of fancy!)

Please contact me for further details.

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