Well I've managed to finish off my SYW game that has been delayed by various real life issues . The Prussian Cavalry drive off the remaining Russian Cavalry but due to the replacement lack lustre Brigadier they stall.
On the other flank the Russian Infantry manage to rally themselves and start to move forward. Yes we have got sunshine - nice weatherwise but not for photography .
The Russians get their act together and move forward to the attack - they are being harrassed by the Frei Korp .
And after - The leading Battalion breaks and flees crashing into the next one and that flees as well , a third one has to retire to try and rally it's casualties off. . Oh dear !
That ended the battle in favour of the Prussians , the Russians having lost half their units, the army morale broke and they are forced to retire . On the far left the Prussian Cavalry and Grenadiers are stalled, the forces in the centre took little part in the battle and on the near right the Russians were defeated by a combination of the constant snipping of the Frei Korp , effective Prussian Artillery cannister fire and the blundering control of their Generals . A great game which took longer to play than I expected , but the rules worked well and the fact that I didn't have to paint any of the figures was a bonus ! .
Its good to have finally finish the game. The flats look very effective.
ReplyDeleteYes it only took 6 moves all told, but with real life interruptions well over a week.
DeleteA good looking game Tony…And you got to finish it…
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to tell that they are all flats until you zoom in…
All the best. Aly
I enjoyed playing it and you soon loose the 2D look when at 'wargaming arms lenght'
DeleteVery nice effect, those flats and your scenery. Always good when you can put a game on hold and come back to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks , Yes I'm lucky having a permenant gaming room.
DeleteThe Russians blew it!! They were in a decent position but not to be, great game and always good to see the Wofun figures on the table.
ReplyDeleteYes they did ! , their poor command did for them in the end rather than any Prussian genius . Being harrassed by the Frei Korp who didn't cause many casualties but prevented them rallying casualties back help the Prussians as well.
DeleteNice looking game Tony - my picture-straightening personality is twitching looking at that last photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks, yes I'm a snapper not a photographer
DeleteVery good game Tony! I'm glad that you got to finish! The Wofun figures look great!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed playing it , I'm a great fan of wound,
DeleteA good looking game and very interesting to see the Wofun figures in action - I've been very tempted by some. And can I ask what rules you use?
ReplyDeleteI use Honours of War from the Osprey 'Blue Book' series
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