Well I didn't manage to end the year with a game as my car broke down on Hogmanay, scuppering our plans, but we had a fine Chinese takeaway and watched Jools as the bells came in so a nice relaxing end to the year.
We first footed the Hilditch's on the first after being picked up by Graham and whilst our better halves chatted we kicked off a game with Graham's 40mm SYW figures. Nothing planned - we just threw down some terrain and picked a force of Reichsarmee and a mix of Prussian Fusiliers, line and garrison inf and hussars.
Using Jim Purky's one page SYW rules we were soon under way with Graham's horse charging my leading unit of Fusiliers while I tried to get the rest of my infantry up the table and off the line of march into formation. My cavalry, two units of hussars had no one facing them so off the galloped hoping to get round the rear of the allied force and cause plenty mischief.
Despite a battering my fusiliers held and despite being forced back were themselves able to drive off the Reichsarmee horse. Graham's foot, a Swiss unit and a German one were now pressing down on my Prussian line while the garrison rgt formed up, refusing its flank. A small detachment of jäger managed to get off a few shots which delayed the allied La Mark rgt and gave me a breathing space while my battalion gun shot up another unit, further blunting Graham's attack. The hussars continued their ride....
On my right I was able to get both fusilier units into line and stabilise that flank. The last of Grahams cavalry took a volley and turned for the rear. In the centre La Mark had reformed but now had a unit of my hussars on their flank which effectively pinned them. The centre was still a bit of a tangle but odds were equal.
There we left it as the smell of cooking and rumbling tummies got the better of us. But we will continue just as soon as we're able.
Graham's was kind enough to give us, our sons dog which we were looking after, and our bags etc a lift home yesterday since we didn't have a car (worst time to break down, thankfully it was only a couple of down yards from the flat and not on the country roads). Now we are back I have started to put my 40th anniversary plans into action and have ordered what will become the Ziggurat and some more plastic conquistadores as I've used up all of mine making pike and shot units.
Good to get '24 off with a bang!
5 comments:
Indeed, a great start to 2024 …... car excepted!
A nice looking game and start to 2024…
I hope the weather has been good for you… It’s been a bit wet here in the Lead Belt… you’d be better of with a boat in some areas.
All the best. Aly.
Thanks Norm, I think the car will turn into a saga of its own judging from my first call to the dealership....😡
Some stunning stormy seascapes viewed from the flat in Lossie, but thankfully the water has stayed in the right places for the moment at least Aly. I love the wind...but the rain can b*gg*r off!
All the best Stuart.
Re the Aztecs. I treated myself to a box of them alongside some metal Aztec commanders, the intention being to rebuild my old Aztec army that I sold to somebody in the USA. Its now clear I haven't the inclination to paint them up. So if you would like them and are attending the Wild Geese affair I will bring you them.I did paint eight or so but I didnt like the finished pieces although they aren't badly done, honest.
Thanks Robbie but I only need 36 for the game and I've already got a box of 30 plus some other figs to make up the numbers. Nice of you to offer though.
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