In yesterday's post I showed the starting positions of the Russians, and here are the French! Everything is clickable.
Above is a view along the French front line. L'Empereur had 20 battalions of 36 infantry on the table (with another dozen off table!), and half a dozen cavalry regiments (with 4 in reserve) and a grande battery (14 total guns). Indeed the force was so numerous that it was extremely challenging to fit it on the table!
Our light cavalry brigade was commanded by Lasalle, himself (gesturing with pipe).
And finally, below, le Petit Tondu himself, with General Staff; lovely painting by Roger, particularly worth a click. That is Ney with his back to us, at the table.
Most of the French shown are Rogers, but some are Ken's (and a very few of the line, my own). Tomorrow will follow some shots of the action!
Above is a view along the French front line. L'Empereur had 20 battalions of 36 infantry on the table (with another dozen off table!), and half a dozen cavalry regiments (with 4 in reserve) and a grande battery (14 total guns). Indeed the force was so numerous that it was extremely challenging to fit it on the table!
A head-on shot of the French centre, shows some of the 14 battalions le Petit Caporal committed to the frontal assault on the fleches.
... and here you can see RTB's 2 battalions of Poles that later distinguished themselves (on which, more in due course!).
And finally, below, le Petit Tondu himself, with General Staff; lovely painting by Roger, particularly worth a click. That is Ney with his back to us, at the table.
Most of the French shown are Rogers, but some are Ken's (and a very few of the line, my own). Tomorrow will follow some shots of the action!
I am surprised the gaming table did not collapse under all those figures :)
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks like you guys had fun though!
How do you store and transport all these figures to prevent damage (and dust)?
I have just started collecting 18 mm Napoleon figures but after seeing all your posts I am tempted to collect 28 mm instead!
Happy Gaming,
Allan
Very impressive sight. Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteThanks chaps! Allan, the minis were mostly owned by Roger whose house we played in. Like me, he stores his minis in plastic "Really Useful Boxes". I secure mine with magnabase to stop them slipping about, Roger doesn't bother. I find 28s pretty easy to store (as long as one doesn't give them standards with very long poles!).
ReplyDeleteCheers, Simon
Awesome looking game! Though I must say it would be complete chaos if those French columns wanted to change into line...
ReplyDeleteCurt
There certinly was the mother of all traffic jams, Curt! At one point demoralised troops started to fall back and blocked the advance of the reserves.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Simon
I was wondering! No shame in that; we've learned the hard way that there is a reason why battlefields often looked like great big chequerboards. Good one.
ReplyDeleteCurt