Wednesday 27 October 2021

Lord Bygon defends the independence of Helenyka .


Lord  Bygon swears an oath at Missolonghi to defend the independence of the Republic of Helenyka (painting on the works of Ludovico Lipparini) .


Lord Bygon gives a somewhat ill advised interview with the war correspondent  Orson Wells - the controversial American cousin of  H.G. Wells - who writes for 'The World' magazine - quote " I not only write the news -I make it!" (people have pointed out that he also makes a good bit of the news up ) . 'My plan is to give Johnny Turk a good thrashing !' quote - Lord Bygon .


Bygon's somewhat motley force deploys on the road to the important Koukialika Pass to block the way of the invading Sublime Porte Army . It is made up of a couple of bands of 'Black Hand' revolutionaries , local mountaineers and a force of 'Garibaldi' Volunteers  . The only regulars are a small unit of Hussars and a Naval machine gun and crew.


The Naval M/G sets up on the road as the 'Garibaldi' Volunteers move down the road to deploy .


Lord Bygon helps to position it .


The Sublime Porte's army appears through the morning mist - a mainly Infantry heavy force .
it seems .


However a detachment of Rifles secure a wooded hill and a signal station is set up (?)


The Sublime Porte has brought it's Heavy Artillery to shell the rebels into submission .


An added complication - the appearance of Lady Caroline Lambe the ex paramour of Lord Bygon who has scores to settle ! ('Mad , Bad and Dangerous to know') . A further report of the action is forthcoming..... .....

















 

18 comments:

  1. What a splendid looking game, I'm looking forward to next instalment. I wonder what the dangerous dame will do!.

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  2. Intriguing set-up.

    Is Lady Caroline a wolf in sheep’s clothing?

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  3. Excellent looking game Tony! Did you make that machine gun? It looks brilliant! I fear for Lord Bygon's health, caught between the Turks and Lady Caroline, he seems to be doomed! I look forward to the next chapter!

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    1. Thank you , all the figures are 40mm Irregular as is the Mitrailleuse M/G . Lord Bygon's health is always a subject of gossip .

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  4. Terrific fun, great game aesthetics and strong characters. Can’t wait for the next instalment.

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  5. Some lovely figures Tony - mostly from Irregular Miniatures??
    Nearly up to your 1000 miles! Well done.

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    1. Yes most of them are Irregular , could do with some fine weather to polish off the last 100 miles .

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  6. Great figures, colourful uniforms / stuff.
    Which shiny side shall I back - Johnny Turk or the motley force led by the decadent aristocracy of Lord Byron and mistress? Tough call.

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    1. Think the heavy artillery of the Sublime Porte might win the day .

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  7. Cracking stuff... looking forward to seeing the outcome.

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  8. Love the Evzones!

    Having an Ex show up isn't always a good thing. Hope Orson doesn't latch on to her.

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    1. Yes they are rather pretty - I must expand them at some point . I'm sure the 'yellow' press would be interested in the gossip .

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  9. Now thats a conflict you don't often see represented on the wargames table!
    Michael

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