Peaceful morning in my camp, tranquility of a sunny day. Matin paisible dans mon camp, quiétude d'une journée ensoleillée. |
Bonjour à tous,
Petit voyage en Kabylie aujourd'hui, sous Napoléon III.
"L'empire c'est la paix" avait-il proclamé...
Mais en Kabylie les armes parlent, et une garnison française est assiégée...
Hello everyone,
Little trip today in Kabylia, under Napoleon III.
"Empire is peace" he had proclaimed ...
But in Kabylia the weapons speak, and a French garrison is besieged ...
A quelques lieues, la garnison française, assiégée, attend l'armée de secours. A few miles away, the French garrison, besieged, is waiting for relief army. |
Tout à coup, les sentinelles de Kabylie désignent un nuage de poussière, au loin. Suddenly, the sentinels of Kabylie designate a dust cloud in the distance. |
Trompettes claironnant, épées brandies et drapeaux au vents, l'armée de secours avance. Trumpets trumpeting, brandished swords and flags in the wind, relief army is advancing . |
Face à elle, ma défense centrale : de nombreux fantassins et quelques cavaliers des sables. Face it, my central defense: many foot soldiers and a few sands horsemen . |
Le terrain du jour : attaque française sur les ailes, défense en échelons pour ma part. Today's battlefield : French attack on the wings, gradual defense for me. |
Harangués par leurs chefs, mes artilleurs entament les hostilités. Harangued by their leaders, my gunners begin hostilities. |
Du haut de chaque maison, derrière chaque fenêtre, les combattants font feu. From the top of every house, behind each window, fighters opened fire. |
Magnifiques de courage, mes guerriers contactent l'ennemi, le font douter, puis reculer! Magnificent of courage, my warbands contact the enemy, who doubts then retreats! |
Victoire! Sonnez la victoire, l'armée française est en échec...pour cette fois!
Victory! Sound the victory, the French army is defeated ... this time !
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Mais l'Histoire appartient à ceux qui l'écrivent, et comme l'a dit Napoléon III,
"Je ne lis jamais les journaux français, ils n'impriment que ce que je veux".
"Je ne lis jamais les journaux français, ils n'impriment que ce que je veux".
C'est donc sous sa plume que se conclura notre petite bataille du jour...
But History belongs to those who write it, and in the words of Napoleon III,
"I never read French newspapers, they only print what I want."
It is under his quill that I will conclude our little battle of the day ...
Merci, Thanks !
Phil.
And welcome to Sgt Steiner!
Another lovely scenario, Phil - figures, terrain and photography wonderful to behold. The initial tranquil camp scene a nice contrast to the ensuing battle.
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoyed the report and the contrast Dean, much appreciated...
SupprimerGlorious! I do love commanding native troops. You know all of my figures are fantasy based but Gerard the Lion Hunter is among my Elves and has had many adventures among the Ottermen.
RépondreSupprimerCongratulations on a fine victory!
...and I do appreciate your fantasy figures sir...thanks for your kind words!
SupprimerVictory from the jaws of defeat! You are a bold general. Great BatRep and well told visually!
RépondreSupprimerVery nice of you Jon, many thanks!
SupprimerYou are welcomed to be my wargaming partner any time during table top games Phil! :o)
RépondreSupprimerGreat looking terrain/figures and games report.
cheers,
I really hope that one day we'll play on the same table my friend...who knows? Thank you so much...
SupprimerAnother simply superb battle report! Your photos are very evocative! Brilliant!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much for your comment, much appreciated...
SupprimerHi Phil
RépondreSupprimerAnother great report.
You may have seen my post on the Wargamorium Blog about the French invasion of Algiers in 1830
https://thewargamorium.wordpress.com/
Can you tell me please what figures you used for the French and especially for the Kabylies. I am going to use Old Glory 15mm Arabs for the Arabs but do not know what the Kabylies or the Turkish regulars looked like at this time.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Robert
Thanks Robert, answers on TMP's pages, most of the figures are Christopher's, and some of them conversions...when I know exactly the brands, I'll put it on TMP!
Supprimerall those camels are so delightful, Phil! I love it when you go exotic
RépondreSupprimerLove the camels too...but horses don't like them in our rules!
SupprimerGreat stuff Phil
RépondreSupprimerCheers!
SupprimerNice subject Phil. Well painted too. Love it all. Beano Boy
RépondreSupprimerGlad you liked it Paul, thanks for visiting...
SupprimerFantastic report and photos Phil!
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you Rodger, many thanks...
Supprimer"March or Die", or "March AND Die" - it's all the same to the Legion! But I don't doubt they'll be back, as they can be very persistent...
RépondreSupprimerThanks once more for another excellent AAR!
You're right, they'll come back...in another AAR, so I try to enjoy victory until then! Cheers!
SupprimerLa Légion étrangère a été fondée en 1831, envisage le scénario de 1857, ces figures de soldats français, sont légionnaires? Dans mon enfance, je lisais un comic d'un argentin qui, entre autres aventures, avait combattu dans les rangs de la Légion Légion étrangère, je admiré les braves légionnaires! Comme toujours une grande table de jeu et un rapport complet et très bien présenté!
RépondreSupprimerCordialement, Carlos
Merci beaucoup Carlos, je crois en effet que certaines unités présentes ici font partie des ancêtres de la Légion étrangère, un ensemble mythique!
SupprimerI'm assuming that Napoleon III will be sending reinforcements to deal with this minor upset to his Imperial dreams. A really beautiful battle report in an theatre that doesn't get gamed a lot.
RépondreSupprimerYou're right, not often played even if uniforms are really nice, on both sides...Thanks!
SupprimerThis was a lovely one Phil! The camels and their riders are excellent. Also the quote from Napoleon was brilliant!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much Anne for your sweet comment, much appreciated!
SupprimerFrom a quiet pastoral scene to the clash of swords, blowing horns and braying camels (I like camels almost as much as flying pigs!) the battle report was presented with much talent.
RépondreSupprimerWhen the General is not looking, help yourselves to a hearty glass of his finest bubbly!
Have you ever considered flying camels Jay? Could be interesting...
SupprimerHmmmmmmmmm.................?
SupprimerInterested, aren't you?
SupprimerNext fantastic report Pil!
RépondreSupprimerCheers Michal!
SupprimerGreat battle raport Phil. Petit journal looks awsome. Petit-déjeuner menu = café au lait, croissant et petit journal ;)
RépondreSupprimerThanks, juste un café pour moi!
SupprimerExcellent battle report and two great looking armies
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you Neil, much appreciated...
SupprimerGreat photos and armies Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThanks a lot Cyrus!
SupprimerAnother fabulous report Phil and what a brave decision to charge in the final turn - bravo Sir.
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much...but it was not easy!
SupprimerCracking work Phil!
RépondreSupprimerHappy to read you again Fran, welcome back!
SupprimerSuper Phil. J'aime bien la histoire 'correct'!
RépondreSupprimerMerci beaucoup James...
SupprimerWell done Phil. You took a risk and it was worth it. Great victory. Love your figures and specially the Arab camp.
RépondreSupprimerThanks a lot Bart, most of the figures are Christopher's, I'll tell him your sweet words...
SupprimerSpendid work Sir! Excellent game and AAR.
RépondreSupprimerThanks a lot Paul!
SupprimerAnother good one Phil! Well done.
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you Rod...
SupprimerGreat report Phil, very nice to read!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much Jonas!
SupprimerExcellent!
RépondreSupprimeret ce que j'aime aussi c'est que vovu ne vous cantonez pas qu'à une seule époque
PS: demain à minuit le Hors Serie du Warpaint mag sur Saumur est téléchargeable gratuitement
Merci beaucoup Jean-Charles...bon, je vais voir ce numéro de suite...
SupprimerGreat report, and lovely figures. Some of them have that Essex look about them which I really like, but whatever they are they look great.
RépondreSupprimerCheers sir!
SupprimerA very interesting subject choice for a battle again! Great report as usual!
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you, thanks!
Supprimersuperbe compte-rendu ! Une bataille exotique comme je les aime !
RépondreSupprimerMerci beaucoup!
SupprimerSalut,
RépondreSupprimerBelle partie et superbe table.
Merci pour le cr.
Ludiquement
Un grand merci à toi...
SupprimerYou have always consistently given good batreps but this one is a little bit special in that the photo angles seem spot on in giving that feel of battle. Nice job Phil. :)
RépondreSupprimerVery nice of you, thanks a lot!
SupprimerNice figurines the Muslims on camels. Your battles are spectacular!
RépondreSupprimerThe next one? jajajaja
A bientôt!
Cheers Kike, next one is in the 3rd century...
SupprimerAn excellent report Phil, love the troops too!
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoyed the report Ray, thanks!
SupprimerScenario merveilleux et miniatures fantastiques, comme d´habitude.... Mes felicitations, a bientôt! :D
RépondreSupprimerMerci beaucoup mon ami, très sympa de ta part!
SupprimerWonderful colonials, makes me want to paint the Zulus I have.
RépondreSupprimerThanks, Zulus are not represented in our club, but it remains a great temptation...hope you'll bring them to life!
SupprimerGreat looking game and always excellent write up!
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you Jason, much appreciated!
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