Saturday, 11 April 2020

The battle is afoot

At the halfway point of the project, here are the two armies for the War of Spanish Succession project facing off against each other. I set up a battle, used the dice to determine deployment for the Allies, and then had the Confederates deploy based on a plan that was gain rolled for out of a choice of three (basically left flank, right flank, or centre attack). I've played out the first turn, which is where these photos catch up to what is happening,

A view down the table, Allies to the right, Confederates to the left

The Confederate cavalry have moved to the edge of the hill but still hold an uphill advantage.

Opposite them the Allied cavalry have also advanced. But what is their next move?

The Old Purples hold the farm

While opposite the English Guards are lined up for the assault.

The Old Yellows and Turkish Blues support the Old Purples in the farm.

On the Allied right the French infantry advance, masking their guns. What are they doing?

And away to the edge of the bored the petit guerre is taking place in the vineyards.

The Austracitas advance on the Confederate left towards the French.
There may have been some interesting command rolls in this first turn.
Hopefully I'll get to play out the rest tomorrow.

Nate

11 comments:

  1. Gorgeous armies Nat...and this vineyards is truly superb!

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    1. Thanks Phil. They are the MDF ones sold by Sarissa Precision.

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  2. That’s a lovely looking game Nate...
    You have certainly brought the best out of these Warlord/Wargames Factory plastics.

    I must make an effort to get my WSS toys back out on the table...

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Thanks Aly. Flags and basing go a long way to bringing out the best in these figures. And the occasional bit of variety from Ebor.

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  3. The game looks great, those units are very nice!
    Please, stop tempting me, I can't afford another project...lol!

    All the Best
    MrF

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    1. Thanks MrF. You could always do it in 10mm...

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  4. Great to see the entire (so fat) WSS collection on the table Nate ..they look wonderful.

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    1. Thanks Keith. I think it is the variety of colour that makes the period so visually appealing.

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  5. Your newly raised troops look superb in battle, Nathan! Like Phil, I like your vineyards too.

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