Jacobite rebellion 1719.vs Allan.

My old mate Allan "popped in" to have a game this morning,and we played "English" vs Scots,based on the 1719 uprising.
I had a bit of a rush to set this game up,after we played out the game we intend putting on at Falkirk in May,so had to put all the figures away (almost 1000!) clear the terrain,think of a new game,write order sheets out etc.etc.,but the result was worth it,we had a good game.

This first photo shows the Scots beginning their attack,I elected to be in command of them and Allan took the roll of "English" commander.Allan's task was to cross the bridge,form up and give the Scots a good "hiding",whilst my task was to drive the "invaders" back to England.
As you can see in this shot the English have got across the bridge,and are forming up,two of the regiments are firing at the charging Scots.

The Clans on my right flank,and centre are advancing whilst my left flank is heavily engaged,Allan's dice throwing was good,mine was bad (no change there then!!) and my left was being torn to bits.

This shows my right flank,having taken cannister and musket fire,still about to make contact,don't you just love the Scots??

Oh dear,the Scots on my left flank under too much pressure!! two of the clans decided to go home,and left the others with insecure flanks,this was tricky to say the least!!

The final photo,showing that I had won on my right flank,however on the left,and centre,Allan's troops were proving too strong,so we called it a draw!!

This was a good game.lots going on,very colourful,and Allan picking up the rules very fast,in fact so fast he has challenged me to another game in the near future!!

Roll on Sunday,probablt an English Civil War battle.

Jacobite Game vs Brian,4.10.12.

Brian and I played this game on Thursday,he was in charge of the "English" army and I was in charge(?) of the Scots.

The battle map and scenario are in the first photo's below, and above.

The next photo shows the Scots centre,a formidable looking bunch!!

The view below is the overall view of the table with Scots on their hills,divided by a small stream,and the English on the plain,just waiting for the inevitable  Scots charge.

The next two shots are of the commanders,General Irving and James.

I don't know what has happened to James! He's probably gone for a wee,wee!! (Scottish joke!)

This shows the "Dogs of War" from Warrior's Border Reiver range,in fact all of the Scots shown in these photo's are from Warrior.

The photo above is of "Freddie" the shepherd (only Geordies and Newcastle United fans will get that joke!!),he stayed on the table for the whole game as shot and shell fell all around him-please note, no sheep were hurt in the making of this game.

The photo below shows "bonnie wee lassies" cooking the Scot's porridge,before,during and after the battle.This is what most wargamers call battlefield "clutter",and I must admit I think it can look quite good,and sets the scene.

This shot shows the English left flank,solidly held by Hanoverian and English troops,supported by a gun and cavalry.

 

This is the Scot's right flank,led by James,beginning their fatal attack on the English left flank,a cobination of cannister and volley fire saw two out of the three clans swept from the board,before they could make contact!!

 

 

"GOTCHA!!,Brians only mistake of this game,his cavalry charged into the flank of an advancing clan,only to be charged in turn by another clan,the result was what you would expect-total defeat!!

 

The photo below shows the Scots putting the English under real pressure,however Brian held a good position and managed to beat off all attacks.

 

 

The photo above shows the "inevitable" retreat of the Scots,Brian played very well,by holding his positions.We had decided that the Scots should throw random movement dice,and this was my downfall,I couldn't co-ordinate my attacks,however I think it was fairly realistic, and have no complaints about my defeat.

This was avery good game,and threw up problems for both sides.
I've said it before and I'll say it again,"retirement is great",which means that I'll be playing Paul tonight (two games in one day!!) we'll be playing over the same terrain as this morning,but the sides will be Greek Hoplites against Persians,and then there will be Sunday's game to look forward to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ssies,just how much porridge can one army eat??