Freedom! |
Grand Siècle. L'Ecosse est déchirée.
La couronne d'Angleterre ou celle de France.
Les landes écossaises sont en feu,
un feu attisé par les puissances européennes.
Et quelque part en Europe les Écossais vont se
retrouver face à face sur un champ de bataille.
Grand Siècle. Scotland is divided.
The English or French crown .
Scottish moors are ablaze,
the fire fanned by the European powers.
And somewhere in Europe Scots will
come face to face on the battlefield.
Et quelque part en Europe les Écossais vont se
retrouver face à face sur un champ de bataille.
Grand Siècle. Scotland is divided.
The English or French crown .
Scottish moors are ablaze,
the fire fanned by the European powers.
And somewhere in Europe Scots will
come face to face on the battlefield.
...Que quelques milices bourgeoises se sont organisées pour leur tenir tête... ...That some bourgeois militia organized themselves to resist ... |
Bonjour à tous, bataille fictive pour finir la saison.
Anglais contre Français, avec quelques alliés de chaque côté...
Et des Écossais, divisés, qui combattent dans les deux camps.
Hello, fictitious battle to end the season.
English against French, with a few allies on each side ...
And Scots, divided, fighting on both sides.
But de la partie : tenir le pont...avec des recrues! Goal of the game: hold the bridge ... with recruits! |
J' envoie la milice bourgeoise en éclaireur...ils reviendront vite à brides abattues! I send the bourgeois militia scouting ... they will come back quickly! |
Car les Irlandais et Écossais rebelles se précipitent sur mon village. Because the Irish and rebel Scottish rush to my village. |
A droite, dans le carrosse, c'est moi, Phil d'Ecosse. Et à ma gauche le contingent hollandais. Right, in the coach, it is me, Phil of Scotland. And to my left the Dutch contingent. |
Aperçu de la table en début de partie. Au second plan les Français et leurs alliés. Overview of the table, start of the game . In the background the French and their allies. |
Quelques cavaliers écossais rebelles se précipitent vers le centre. Some rebel Scottish horsemen rush to the center. |
Mais ce sont les hussards bavarois, sabre au clair, qui seront les premiers à charger! But the first ones are the Bavarian hussars, sword drawn...Charge! |
Refroidis, juste un peu, par mes artilleurs de fortune, peu efficaces mais motivés! Cooled, just a little, by my trainee artillerymen, not very effective but motivated ! |
Premiers coups de canons anglais..."Messieurs les Français, vous tirâtes les premiers!" First English shotguns... "Messieurs les Français, vous tirâtes les premiers!" |
Les rideaux de tirailleurs français ont du mal à ralentir la cavalerie adverse. French skirmishers have some troubles to slow the enemy cavalry. |
Et malgré de belles charges, ici les mousquetaires gris de flanc... And despite beautiful charges, here grey Musketeers on the flank ... |
La pression est de plus en plus forte pour le commandement français. Pressure is growing strong for the French command. |
Bientôt les combats intenses se propagent de toutes parts, et les Français reculent... Soon the intense fighting spread everywhere, and the French retreat ... |
Et pour les aider à mieux reculer, un dernier canon (Britannique) pour la route...Victory! And to help them in their retreat, a last British shotgun for the road...Victory! |
Voilà, merci à tous pour cette saison très riche en visites et en commentaires,
Comme tous les ans je reste connecté quelques jours puis silence radio jusque vers la mi-août.
D'ici là, bonnes vacances et portez-vous bien, pour moi ce sera direction...Londres!
Encore merci et à bientôt,
Phil.
So, thank you to everyone for this very rich in visits and comments season
Like every year I stay connected few days then radio silence until mid-August.
Until then, happy holidays and keep well, for me it will be towards ... London!
Again thank you and goodbye,
Phil.
So, thank you to everyone for this very rich in visits and comments season
Like every year I stay connected few days then radio silence until mid-August.
Until then, happy holidays and keep well, for me it will be towards ... London!
Again thank you and goodbye,
Phil.
Welcome to Piotr Frąckowiak, Stephne Green and Herr Zinnling
Wonderful, even though I find it hard to believe that the Scots were ever divided!
RépondreSupprimerThanks a lot. Divided they were in the war, but on the same battlefield I'm not sure...That's why it's a fictionnal battle...
SupprimerThe Scots, and their age-old enemies, the Scots.
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Scots, so beautiful and so divided...
Supprimerlike always, great report Phil ! Reading with pleasure!
RépondreSupprimerSo kind of you my friend!
SupprimerGreat battle!!
RépondreSupprimerMany thanks!
SupprimerPhil superb spectacle. Bravo.
RépondreSupprimerThanks a lot for your kind words...
SupprimerOutstanding Phil. A great report- and lovely figures - A fascinating period!
RépondreSupprimerAgree for the fascinating period...and many thanks for the comment!
SupprimerI never ceased to be amazed at the breadth of your AARs Phil, and there is always something new and exciting.
RépondreSupprimerToo kind of you my friend...the hard part will be to continue!
SupprimerOne more lovely batrep!
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoyed, thanks!
SupprimerComfortable publishing again
RépondreSupprimerbattlefield configuration and good reporting.
Ave Maximex,
SupprimerThanks for visiting and commenting, much appreciated!
A very interesting battle report :) The minis and the table are impressive :)
RépondreSupprimerGlad you liked both of them Piotr!
SupprimerAwesome! Lovely report and photos Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much Rodger...
SupprimerExcellent as always Phil!
RépondreSupprimerMany thanks as always Fran!
SupprimerA marvelous idea and beautiful figures and game. As for Scots fughting each other...always! Even at the famous Culloden there were many Scots fighting for King George, most regular soldiers from the lowlands but also Campbell highlanders.
RépondreSupprimerEnjoy your vacation but best leave the musket behind when you go to London, they might not understand.
Lol, stored in my bedroom, I promise!
SupprimerGreat looking game Phil.
RépondreSupprimerThank Neil, glad you enjoyed!
SupprimerNice figs, and looks like you had a grand game.
RépondreSupprimerVery nice of you, thanks!
SupprimerAnother beautiful looking game!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much for your kind words...
SupprimerWell said, sir. A lovely looking game and hopefully all involved had a good time, even if the sun did not shine bright on the French that day.
RépondreSupprimer"Le Roy Soleil" will come back...one day...
Supprimergreat AR, initially I thought you were chronicling a present day conflict!
RépondreSupprimerThat's very kind of you John!
Supprimerpoor Scots, ever so divided, kinda like my own people, not even King Phil could unite them :)
RépondreSupprimerNot even King Phil, you've said it my friend...
SupprimerEncore une bataille épique Phil
RépondreSupprimerest-ce, comme dans "Braveheart", tes écossais ont montré leurs postérieurs ;)
bonne vacance à toi aussi Phil ;)
Pas d'image pour commémorer ce moment...mais le cœur y était!
SupprimerBrilliant! One of your best my friend. Fantastic looking game.
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much friend!
SupprimerSuperbe compte rendu de partie où le suspense est ménagé jusqu'á la fin.
RépondreSupprimerTrés belles photos et figurines. Bonne vacances en brexitland :-)
Merci beaucoup pour ce commentaire, et bonnes vacances aussi...
SupprimerA fabulous game before the holiday, have a wonderful break Phil.
RépondreSupprimerGlad you enjoyed Michael!
SupprimerAnother fine presentation of one of your seemingly never ending collections. Well done!
RépondreSupprimerMuch appreciated Jonathan...
SupprimerNice report. Your game looks like lots of fun. Regards, Karl
RépondreSupprimerThanks Karl...and yes we had a lot of fun!
SupprimerGreat report Phil ! And many fantastic miniatures !
RépondreSupprimerGreetings
Glad you enjoyed the figures Mario...
SupprimerLovely figures and a great batrep Phil. Glad to see another Grand Alliance game here.....more please!
RépondreSupprimerWell, one or two in a year only...
SupprimerLovely figures and a great batrep Phil. Glad to see another Grand Alliance game here.....more please!
RépondreSupprimer...not enough time to do more!
SupprimerAmazing game, and I love the Scot minis it's my first time seeing them
RépondreSupprimerOne of my favourite armies, diversified and beautiful...
SupprimerLovely armies Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much Cyrus!
SupprimerAnother excellent batrep, thanks Phil!
RépondreSupprimerThanks to you my friend!
SupprimerWonderful to report to end on. Hope you enjoy your time away.
RépondreSupprimerCheers Rod!
SupprimerGreat report dude. Looks amazing as always :)
RépondreSupprimerThat's very kind of you Simon...
SupprimerAmazing battle and great report! :)
RépondreSupprimerGlad you liked it Koyoth!
SupprimerBeautiful figs...beautiful terrain...beautiful pics! Always such a pleasure to read your batreps!
RépondreSupprimerAlways such a pleasure to read such a comment, thanks!
SupprimerGood tactic fire the Gun as a final signal
RépondreSupprimer"We Have Won The Day!",then get the tea a brewing!
While they all go away limping a bit.
Those Scots tough as hardened steel,grit their teeth and always get stuck in.
Beautiful Stuff Phil. Happy Hols! BB
A tea, that's a nice idea! Thanks for your kind words BB...
SupprimerGreat stuff Phil. I presume that you followed the enemy at a genteel pace, in your carriage!
RépondreSupprimerNot so comfortable finally...but so elegant!
SupprimerGreat stuff, thanks for taking the time.
RépondreSupprimerAnd thanks for visiting Paul!
SupprimerOh my, how can one gaming group have so many great painters and armies! Another gem Phil. You always deliver!
RépondreSupprimerToo kind of you Monty, much appreciated...
SupprimerGreat report Phil ! Wonderfull terrain (watermill is my favourite) and great minis (and pictures of course :)
RépondreSupprimerAwesome watermill, isn't it? I love it too...thanks!
SupprimerCommanders in powdered wigs, along with a Scottish contingent, what more do you need for a great looking game.
RépondreSupprimerPowdered wigs are so immersive...Thanks Pat!
SupprimerGreat game Phil. Love your figures, specially the Scots ;) Have a great holliday and see you soon!
RépondreSupprimerI love Scot armies as well, glad you enjoyed and many thanks!
SupprimerI will confess I don't much care for Essex figures but you all paint them so well that I cannot but help to love them. Great report and nice seeing such a unique battle.
RépondreSupprimerMany thanks, painting compliments amounts to Christopher for this battle...Thanks!
SupprimerI know it's a different time period but looking at your batreps reminds me of a series I'm currently watching called "Barbarians Rising" on the History Channel.
RépondreSupprimerIt's a nice compliment my friend, much appreciated...
SupprimerMerci pour ce dernier fr très agréable à lire comme d'habitude et bonne vacance
RépondreSupprimerMerci Frantz, bonnes vacances à toi aussi...
SupprimerHi Phil, interesting miniatures and battle. You have many possibilities to créate battles with the History of Scotland.
RépondreSupprimerGreat work as always
See you
Thank you so much Kike, much appreciated...
SupprimerOriginal et splendide, bravo!
RépondreSupprimerMille mercis pour la rédaction et la régularité des cr. Variété des thèmes, qualité des figs, animations , humour, plans... Tout y est pour notre plaisir ;-)
Ludiquement
Mille mercis à toi d'être passé!
SupprimerDamn it ! What a big table ! and great battle:)
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much!
SupprimerNice Battle! Wonderfully painted minis as usual! Alas, no matter who the Scots seem to side on, they‘re not winning. ;)
RépondreSupprimerExcept when they are on both sides! Cheers Michael...
SupprimerGreat concept, fantastic miniatures, beautiful table and maps - and looks like a brilliant game. Excellent stuff all round
RépondreSupprimerYour kind words are much appreciated, thanks a lot!
SupprimerQuelle bataille fascinante et pleine de tumultes! Je ne peux pas décider, pour quelle partie je suis, mais j´aime regarder aus images. Rapport fantastique - comme d´habitude, Phil! Bonnes vacances, à bientôt.
RépondreSupprimerPeter
Merci beaucoup Peter, c'était effectivement une bataille très indécise...A bientôt!
SupprimerGreat raport and minis Phil :)
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much...
SupprimerWell done Phil, a superb battle report, a brilliant period to wargame and lovely painted figures as well, Regards Peter.
RépondreSupprimerThank you so much Peter, your kind words are much appreciated!
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