The waiting...Nassau's troops protect Gemioncourt. L'attente...les troupes de Nassau protègent Gémioncourt. |
Bonjour à tous!
Une bataille qui m'est chère aujourd'hui.
Sans exagérer, j'ai du la rejouer près de 30 fois, plaisir toujours renouvelé...
Au niveau opérationnel, stratégique, tactique...mais j'y reviendrai en fin de post.
Hello everyone!
A battle that is dear to me today.
Without exaggeration, I have replayed it almost 30 times, always renewed pleasure ...
At the operational level, strategic, tactical ... but I will return to this in the end of the post.
Hello everyone!
A battle that is dear to me today.
Without exaggeration, I have replayed it almost 30 times, always renewed pleasure ...
At the operational level, strategic, tactical ... but I will return to this in the end of the post.
Bossu's wood, hold by the belgium dutch militia. Le bois du bossu tenu par la milice hollando belge. |
Ce sont donc des milices qui font face dans un premier temps
à l'avance précautionneuse du maréchal Ney. Le Brave des braves
attend en fait le premier corps, et petit à petit les renforts britanniques
arrivent, renforçant une position au départ bien fragile pour le duc de Wellington...
Wellington, que j'ai la lourde tâche de jouer en ce 16 juin 1815...il y a 200 ans.
Wellington, que j'ai la lourde tâche de jouer en ce 16 juin 1815...il y a 200 ans.
So, militias face initially the cautiously advance of Marshal Ney.
Le Brave des brave wait for the first corps, and gradually the British
reinforcements arrive, strengthening an initially fragile position for the duke of Wellington.
Wellington, that I have the difficult task of playing in this June 16, 1815...200 years ago.
Wellington, that I have the difficult task of playing in this June 16, 1815...200 years ago.
Présentation des équipes...The teams... |
Arrivée progressive des renforts, ici la colonne du duc de Brunswick. Gradual arrival of reinforcements, here Duke of Brunswick column. |
Bien installés sur les hauteurs après 5 tours, les Anglais de la division Picton sont stoïques. Well settled in the hills after 5 rounds, the British division of Picton is stoic. |
Timorée l' attaque française de la division Bachelu autour de Gémioncourt...un leurre? The timorous French attack of Bachelu division around Gémioncourt ... a decoy? |
Situation après 7tours...visiblement les Français envisagent d'attaquer sur les flancs. Situation after 7 turns ... obviously the French are planning an attack on the flanks |
La partie est lancée : Hannovriens et Britanniques défendent la croisée des chemins... Let the games begin: Hannovriens and British defend the crossroads ... |
...et le bois du Bossu est investi par Serge, alias Jérôme Bonaparte. Serge, aka Jérôme Bonaparte, progressing in the "Bois du Bosu". |
Les pertes françaises sont élevées, mais ils ont progressé! En termes de points
de victoire, nous en sommes à 7 pour les Français, 6 pour les coalisés...
Les deux camps peuvent encore l'emporter, mais en engageant les réserves.
The French losses are high, but they have progressed! In terms of victory points,
we are at 7 for French, 6 for the coalition ...
Both sides can still win, but by committing reserves.
de victoire, nous en sommes à 7 pour les Français, 6 pour les coalisés...
Les deux camps peuvent encore l'emporter, mais en engageant les réserves.
The French losses are high, but they have progressed! In terms of victory points,
we are at 7 for French, 6 for the coalition ...
Both sides can still win, but by committing reserves.
Fin de journée : dois-je engager la division Maitland ou organiser un repli ordonné? End of day : should I commit Maitland division or organize an orderly retreat? |
Réunion au sommet...quelle décision prendre? Summit meeting ... what decision to take? |
Bilan de la journée selon Sir Wellington...Review of the day according to Sir Wellington ... |
Finalement un résultat assez historique, l'engagement reste limité...
Napoléon a besoin d'une victoire décisive pour asseoir son autorité,
On ne lui donnera qu'un succès marginal.
Demain ou après demain, l'histoire devra s'écrire. Dans le sang.
Finally a rather historic result, commitment is limited ...
Napoleon needs a decisive victory to extend its authority,
We have given him a marginal success.
Tomorrow or after tomorrow, history will be written. In the blood.
Demain ou après demain, l'histoire devra s'écrire. Dans le sang.
Finally a rather historic result, commitment is limited ...
Napoleon needs a decisive victory to extend its authority,
We have given him a marginal success.
Tomorrow or after tomorrow, history will be written. In the blood.
Alors voilà, pour les vieux grognards, voici une (ou plutôt 3)
madeleines de Proust concernant Quatre Bras,
toutes trois sorties de mon armoire...
Heureux sont ceux qui ont connu au moins l'un de ces trois jeux mythiques...
So here, for old veterans, here is one (or rather 3)
"Proust's madeleines" on Quatre Bras,
all three outputs of my cupboard ...
Blessed are those who have experienced at least one of the three legendary games ...
madeleines de Proust concernant Quatre Bras,
toutes trois sorties de mon armoire...
Heureux sont ceux qui ont connu au moins l'un de ces trois jeux mythiques...
So here, for old veterans, here is one (or rather 3)
"Proust's madeleines" on Quatre Bras,
all three outputs of my cupboard ...
Blessed are those who have experienced at least one of the three legendary games ...
Merci à tous, Hope you enjoy...
Thanks!
Phil.
Welcome to Charles Harris!
Welcome to Charles Harris!
Préparation du scénario : Dimitri.
Next time : pachiderms and Italy.
Another truly epic encounter, bravo Sir.
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much Michael, very nice of you...
SupprimerVery impressive and grand battle you've managed to stage here! It seems the French made better use of their heavy cavalry here than at Waterloo!
RépondreSupprimerRegards
Sören
Well, they have suffered heavy casualties...Waterloo is going to be hard for them!
SupprimerAnother marvellous looking game. Fantastic as always.
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoyed Simon, many thanks!
SupprimerIl a commencé la campagne de cent jours! Excellentes cartes, très bon rapport de bataille et de la modélisation des événements a été parfait, on ne peut pas demander plus. Salutations de l'extrême sud, Carlos
RépondreSupprimerTrès gentil de ta part Carlos, merci beaucoup...Salutations de France!
Supprimer30 fois joué, 30 fois du plaisir, 30 fois merci ;)
RépondreSupprimer30 fois votre serviteur, cher ami...
SupprimerAnother most excellent game with terrifically good looking figures and terrain. I particularly like those Nassau troops in green.
RépondreSupprimerMy favourites too...Dimitri's paint job! Thanks for your comment Dean...
SupprimerVery cool, I had a fascination with Waterloo after I read some books in school, and I must have watched that Rod Stiger movie about 30 times lol
RépondreSupprimerWhen we like it, 30 times is not too much! Many thanks...
SupprimerA terrific game - hopefully I will be able to play this game myself.
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoy Ken, if you have the opportunity, just take a try, a great battle to play...
SupprimerVery good. What rules you uses for napolenic age?
RépondreSupprimerThanks, a fast play system. This kind of battle is played in about 4 hours, link on the blog...
SupprimerExcellent review and pictures again! About the battles at Ligny, Quatre Bras and Waterloo (In fact it is Braine L'Alleud) much can be said! Ligny was a win for the French, Quatre Bras was a draw, because the French didn't use a big part of their army! And Waterloo is a story on his own! ;-)
RépondreSupprimerGreetings
Peter
Agree Peter, some battles to play and replay...many thanks, much appreciated!
SupprimerGreat figures and great game. Now the time for the big battle. Cannot wait!
RépondreSupprimerWell, in a few months I suppose...so many battles to fight before the major one!
SupprimerVery nice report! You are apparently getting a head start to the 200 year celebrations then :)
RépondreSupprimerWe must now meet deadlines! Thanks...
SupprimerI did enjoy! Great recap as always, Phil!
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoy Jonathan, I appreciate your encouragements...and your fabulous last batrep!
SupprimerGrand scenario and miniatures/terrain again Phil. QB will always be a "go to" scenario for us.
RépondreSupprimerGlad to see the smaller unit sizes like my games. The larger battalion units (of current vogue) look great but cannot cover the numbers needed for historical actions. Thus they "represent" larger formation like brigades and divisions as "blocks of miniatures" and miss the individual units heroic stand on the tabletop.
Michael aka WR
Hi Michael!
SupprimerTotally agree! More aesthetic than boardgames, but we could not have played this one with large batalions...and this was not the goal...Anyway, when I have taken the photos of my 'oldies but goodies', it was very tempting to play another game with 'Les Dernières batailles de Napoléon'...each game has its advantages!
Many thanks!
An epic battle report Phil, loved it!!!
RépondreSupprimerThat' s very kind of you Ray, always a pleasure to read your comments...
SupprimerVery nicely reported and photographed, Cap'n Scargo.
RépondreSupprimerVery nicely commented my friend!
SupprimerGreat battle report, really nice work on the photos
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you Christian, and welcome!
SupprimerGreat write up Phil, a very enjoyable read.
RépondreSupprimerDave
Thanks for visiting Dave, much appreciated!
SupprimerCool game Phil, an early start on the 200 anniversary re fights!
RépondreSupprimerThanks Paul, next step on...june, may be?
SupprimerAlso lovely troops, Nassau grenadiers with colpack are one of my favourites.
RépondreSupprimerMy favourites as well, a pity not to play them very often...
SupprimerAnother impressive battle. Rest up for Waterloo!
RépondreSupprimerRod
Thanks to you, soldiers are resting for a while...
SupprimerA grand looking post Phil. Nicely done!
RépondreSupprimerMany thanks Paul, very nice of you...
SupprimerExcellent Quatre Bras report and photos Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThanks a lot Cyrus!
SupprimerI enjoyed the battlereport and the terrain and minis looks great as always Phil.
RépondreSupprimerHappy to read this, many thanks!
SupprimerBrilliant! Greta looking figures and AAR.
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you, much appreciated!
SupprimerFantastic Phil! Great report and splendid looking table. Looking forward to "the next one".
RépondreSupprimerIn a few weeks...or months! Thanks Jonas...
SupprimerThat is a great report and wonderful photos Phil! Thanks.
RépondreSupprimerSo sweet of you Rodger, thanks a lot!
Supprimerlove the little houses, Phil!
RépondreSupprimerChristopher's job, sure he will be pleased to see your comment, thanks!
SupprimerGreat report and some lovely figures.
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much Paul!
SupprimerGreat report and a fine looking battle!
RépondreSupprimerMany thanks, and good luck for your projects!
Supprimerwe played this script and now I can see how it really should be played
RépondreSupprimerGlad you like it Alex, thanks...
SupprimerWonderful again!
RépondreSupprimerThank you again!
SupprimerEncore une fois, un veritable chef d oeuvre!
RépondreSupprimerAlors en Français un grand merci Sparker!
SupprimerGreat looking minis Phil and I like the over view map of the action ...very handy.
RépondreSupprimerI appreciate your kind words, thank you so much...
SupprimerTout est fantastique, comme toujours... la perfection devient une habitude!! Bravo Phil! :D
RépondreSupprimerMerci beaucoup mon ami!
SupprimerGreat to see an iconic battle played out on the tabletop. I saw a movie on this battle once. Remember feeling sorry for the horsemen who had to charge a square of riflemen firing in all four directions. Hope I am remembering the correct movie for this battle.
RépondreSupprimerCould be a charge in Quatre Bras, thanks for your comment!
Supprimermagnifique , quelle bataille!!
RépondreSupprimerEt indécise jusqu'au dernier moment...merci beaucoup!
SupprimerSalut,
RépondreSupprimerMerci pour ce beau CR. Nous avons joué le scénario l'année dernière, Ney fut moins performant que lors de votre reconstitution. Bravo à vous!
Ludiquement
Merci à toi, très sympa de ta part, c'est vrai que l'attitude de Ney peut être déterminante...une 31ème partie?
SupprimerFabulous version of Quatre Bras 200! Merci à tous les riflemens!
RépondreSupprimerMerci à toi James!
Supprimermuchas gracias por tu visita y tu comentario en mi blog, Phil
RépondreSupprimerfantástico tu blog :)
abrazos
Y muchas gracias por visitar el mío ... ¡Bienvenido Marga!
SupprimerExciting game, I felt bad rooting against the French, but I was quite worried they were going to change history.
RépondreSupprimerWell, I don't think this little victory could have changed something...Europe against the Ogre, no future! Thank you so much!
SupprimerVery enjoyable report Phil and an excellent collection of Napoleonic forces
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you Neil, thanks!
SupprimerAnother good report Phil! :)
RépondreSupprimerDavid S.
Minnesota, USA
Thanks a lot, much appreciated!
SupprimerC'est le genre de compte-rendu qui motive pour peindre, peindre mais aussi jouer ;-)
SupprimerGrand merci Phil
Voilà qui me touche, monsieur, voilà qui me touche...un grand merci à toi!
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