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| Sunset. Wounded are transported to the camp. It's time to determine the winner of the day... Soleil couchant. Les blessés sont acheminés vers le camp. Et c'est l'heure des comptes... |
Etat de Virginie, quelques heures plus tôt...
State of Virginia, a few hours earlier...
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| 'You see something?' |
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| "They're coming Capt'ain!" |
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| Quelques tirs esseulés, les premiers d'une journée qui sera meurtrière... Some lonely shots, the firsts of the day...and this day could be deadly ... |
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| En face, les tirailleurs sudistes, pleins d'allant... Opposite, Reb skirmishers, highly motivated... |
Bonjour à tous...
Début de la guerre de sécession aujourd'hui.
L'armée inexpérimentée de l'Union de Mac Dowell
traverse la rivière Bull Run et rencontre les Confédérés
de Beauregard et Johnston...guère plus expérimentés
comme le souligne Abraham Lincoln pour rassurer
Mac Dowell. La victoire est tellement certaine
que des civils sont invités. Au spectacle...
Hello everyone...
Beginning of the American Civil War today.
The inexperienced Union army of McDowell
crosses the Bull Run river and meets the Confederates
Beauregard and Johnston ... hardly more experienced
as Abraham Lincoln points out to reassure
Mac Dowell. The victory was so certain
that civilians are invited. At the show...
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| Les positions après quelques mouvements stratégiques...Objectifs : Stone bridge, Henry Hill, et les pertes faites à l'ennemi... The positions after a few strategic moves ... Objectives: Stone bridge, Henry Hill, and losses made to the enemy ... |
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| Arrivée de la division Tyler par Stone Bridge. Arrival of the Tyler division by Stone Bridge. |
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| Accueillie comme il se doit! Welcome as it should be! |
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| Les premiers confédérés arrivent sur Henry Hill. The first Confederates are climbing on Henry Hill... |
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| Des deux côtés les armées sont maintenant bien en place. Nous prenons l'initiative... On both sides armies are now ready...We attack first! |
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Feux nourris de part et d'autre...sanglante sera la journée!
Heavy fires on both sides ... it will be a bloody day! |
Les dés nous ont été favorables pour l'instant, mais
rien de mieux qu' un peu de recul pour examiner la situation...
Dices are on our side in the beginning, but nothing
better that a step back to consider the situation ...
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| Observateurs Yankees postés dans le ballon... Yankees observers on into the balloon ... |
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| Les voilà ces renforts! Here they are! |
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Quelques chevaux seront gardés à l'arrière du front, la cavalerie démontée est appréciée...
Some horses will be kept at the back of the front, dismounted cavalry is appreciated ... |
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| Je tente une attaque sur Henry Hill...mais la résistance confédérée est farouche. I attempted an attack on Henry Hill ... but the Confederate resistance is fierce. |
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| Combats et tirs meurtriers autour de Henry Hill, les points de victoire sont partagés en ce 9ème tour de jeu...mais les Sudistes ne veulent pas d'un match nul, alors... Fights and fatal shootings around Henry Hill, the victory points are shared in the ninth round of play ... but Southerners do not want a draw, so ... |
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La charge surprise de la cavalerie confédérée! Les sudistes, et Dimitri, veulent la victoire...
The surprising charge of the Confederate cavalry! Rebs, and Dimitri, want victory ... |
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| L'heure est grave, de chaque côté les généraux le savent... une gorgée d'alcool... et au front pour soutenir les troupes dans les derniers tours! This is serious, on each side generals are worried... a sip of alcohol...and to the front to support the troops in the last turns! |
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| Et la boucherie ne fait que s'accroître! De toutes parts les tirs et corps à corps sont meurtriers...La victoire se jouera donc à un fil...il faut compter les pertes! And the slaughter is propaging! From all sides shooting and melee are deadly ... The victory will be played on a thread ... we must count losses! |
D'où les brancards du début...
Hence the stretchers of the beginnig...
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| Et à ce jeu-là nous l'emportons de justesse, 7 points de victoire à 6 pour l'Union... And finally we will prevail narrowly, 7 victory points to 6 for the Yankees... |
Quelques jours plus tard, sur le bureau des généraux, entre une tasse de café et un Remington...
A few days later, on the Generals office, between a cup of coffee and a Remington ...
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| Seule la boucherie est retenue dans les journaux américains...mais c'est une autre histoire! Only the butcher is retained in American newspapers ... but that's another story! |
Merci à tous, thanks everyone!
Phil.
Welcome to Sergiuss!
Et bienvenue à Asslessman, le monde est petit ami bressan!
Beautiful looking figures and game Phil! - love the Balloon! :o) "Around the battle field in 80 minutes" :o)
RépondreSupprimerAll the best,
cheers,
Much appreciated Phil...and Jules V!
SupprimerAnother fabulous presentation Phil and a brutal game this time.
RépondreSupprimerBrutal, you've said it!
SupprimerThey messed with the bull and got the horns, great work Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThe bull was not so terrifying this time...and they got the horns, agree!
SupprimerAnother superbly presented battle report...and now with the fabulous addition of hot air balloons!
RépondreSupprimerThanks for your kind words Gordon, glad you enjoyed the balloon!
SupprimerFantastic report Phil & wonderful miniatures.
RépondreSupprimerGreetings
Happy to read your comment Mario!
SupprimerEt maintenant, la guerre de Sécession !!! comme toujours une table impressionnante et un excellent rapport. Superbe détail le montgolfière! Salutations de la lointaine République Argentine, Carlos.
RépondreSupprimerRavi de voir que la montgolfière te plaise Carlos, merci beaucoup...et salutations à la lointaine Argentine!
SupprimerGreat report Phil! And some very nice looking minis on show!
RépondreSupprimerMany thanks for visiting...and enjoy Salute!
SupprimerGreat raport and raport. I like very much history of American Civil War. It was first total war. Phil this battle is a real blood bath.
RépondreSupprimerVery kind of you my friend...
SupprimerThat's some seriously nice paintwork on show, thanks for posting
RépondreSupprimerAnd thanks for commenting Russ, much appreciated!
SupprimerLike always fantastic battle report Phil!
RépondreSupprimerGlad you liked this one Michal...
SupprimerExcellent report Phil. Always enjoyed refighting 1st bull run
RépondreSupprimerWe are not familiar with the ACW, but this one seems to be very balanced and interesting...Thanks!
SupprimerGreat Job, Captain Scargo! Another silent blog movie of the finest kind!
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoyed my friend, thanks!
SupprimerAnother duperb report Phil, well done!
RépondreSupprimerCheers Ray!
SupprimerThat lot in total is a BIG 15mm surprise Phil. Nice touch with the guy holding the horses.superbly painted,and a Good Report_ Yankee Balloon',i`mmm.Yip!i Like It.BB
RépondreSupprimerIt's a real pleasure for me to read your kind comment BB...
SupprimerAnother excellent batrep, Phil - and an interesting reversal of the historical result! Maybe the war won't go on as long as everyone fears...
RépondreSupprimerMay be...But Rebs have not said their last word!
SupprimerAnother great report and good to see some of the old Battle Honours figures, they were my favorite in my Reb army. My baloon does not fly across the battlefield photo, I must study that.
RépondreSupprimerHelium or hydrogen?...That's the key!
SupprimerExcellent Phil, beautiful figures you guys have in your games!!!
RépondreSupprimerThanks Paul, it seems that yours are fantastic as well!
SupprimerFantastic game and report Phil!
RépondreSupprimerVery nice of you Cyrus, thanks a lot...
SupprimerGreat looking game Phil. Really tough fighting from both sides to make it a close game. :)
RépondreSupprimerClose, very close, you've said it my friend!
SupprimerGreat stuff Phil. Bull Run is one of my favoutires and I have played it sevaral times and the Confederates have lost mor times than they have won!
RépondreSupprimerInexperienced armies are so unpredictable! Many thanks Mark, hope I'll fight one day vs your splendid hussars!
SupprimerWell you never know Phil...I will be in France in October or November of this year, and we have a visit planned for September 2017
SupprimerCould be a wonderful moment...Waiting for news!
SupprimerBeautifully done as usual, Phil.
RépondreSupprimerThat's very nice of you, thanks a lot!
SupprimerAwesome looking game Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThanks, many thanks Rodger...
SupprimerHi Phil, That was a pleasure to read and watch! A superb looking game. 1st Bull Run was always my favourite 'Fire & Fury' Scenario. I really must get my 15mm ACW out again - you have inspired me!
RépondreSupprimerBest wishes,
Jason
Very kind of you Jason...can't wait to see your superb AWI command stand in action!
SupprimerHi Phil, very nice game and miniatures! It is good to see that you do not stop playing wargame. See you soon
RépondreSupprimerHi Simmy, happy to read your kind words, hope everything's ok for you!
Supprimerlove the horses figurines without the riders :) And the trees look lovely too! Can't say I like American history :)
RépondreSupprimerEach history is interesting...but each of us have his own tastes! Thanks for visiting!
Supprimersuperbe rapport de bataille bravo les gars, c'est toujours aussi passionnant à suivre !
RépondreSupprimerUn grand merci à toi, ça fait chaud au cœur!
SupprimerOutstanding as ever Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much for your sweet comment Paul...
SupprimerYou make the best battle reports Phil. Loved the figures and am impressed by those miniature dioramas. Inspiring!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much David for your exagerated kind words, much appreciated...
SupprimerTrès belle bataille , la victoire est dur pour les deux camps ;)
RépondreSupprimerMortelle! Heureusement que ce n'était pas une campagne!
SupprimerNice write up of a great game Phil, many thanks.
RépondreSupprimerDave.
Dave, your kind words are much appreciated, thanks a lot...
SupprimerMerveilleux rapport, et minis fantastiques, comme toujours!! Et l´animation avec le ballon d´observation...superbe et trés amusante!!!
RépondreSupprimerMerci beaucoup mon ami...et bravo pour le roi Alfonso V!
SupprimerExcellent report and pictures Phil! Thanks for sharing!
RépondreSupprimerI miss the civilians that came to look at the "victory" of the Union. Or were they already on the "run"? :-D
Greetings
Peter
I had the idea to put them on a animation, but finally it was too difficult...but they were there historicaly, on the path to Bull Run!
SupprimerIt started with a picnic and ended with a run! ;-)
SupprimerGreetings
Peter
Sauf erreur de ma part, c'est une nouveauté la Guerre de Sécession dans votre club.
RépondreSupprimerBravo, quel dynamisme!
CR très réussi, de très belles figs et une présentation tip top :-)
Ludiquement
Merci beaucoup, c'est vraiment très sympa...Nouveauté oui et non, en fait la dernière partie sur la période date de plus d'un an! Pas le temps de tout faire...
SupprimerEncore merci, et salutations au club de Vaires...Faudrait vraiment qu'on se rencontre une fois!
Great batrep
RépondreSupprimerGlad you liked it!
SupprimerFantastic battle and fantasti report (it's your trademark:) Beautiful looking figures. Very inspiring.
RépondreSupprimerVery nice of you, much much appreciated!
SupprimerSpectacular Phil. I was waiting for the American Civil War, and here it is.
RépondreSupprimerCongratulations!
Thanks Kike...need a littl dio with a shower as you have now!
SupprimerImpressive battle and great report. But the scout balloon is just the best:)
RépondreSupprimerHappy you liked my little balloon, thanks a lot Koyoth!
SupprimerNice ... a Civil War piece. I was wondering when you would get to this period. I've always been intrigued by how the soldiers in the Civil War used to march in straight lines at each other. No soldier in their right mind would do that nowadays.
RépondreSupprimerAgree, difficult to see this with our XXIth century's eyes! Cheers...
SupprimerAmazing game Phil. Love the effects with the baloon! Love your dismounted base. This is something I have to do for my horse troops!
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoyed Bart, and good luck for your horse troops!
SupprimerYour wonderful collection tells a great story phil and that hot air ballon is the icing on the cake.
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much, Master of the ice!
Supprimertrès belle bataille comme toujours !
RépondreSupprimerUn grand merci à toi!!
SupprimerI enjoyed watching this one again. Reminds me of reading my old comics. Bravo! BB
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