After completing our semi-annual mega game, we opted to down-size to a small Seven Years War game in 15mm using our preferred rules, The Final Argument of Kings by Dean West. Twelve French battalions including a Swiss and two grenadiers vs. eight first class Hanoverian and four militia battalions. Each side had two medium and a heavy gun along with four cavalry regiments. Hosted by our friends at Adventure Games in Oshkosh, WI.
And so, with the clock running down, the Hanoverians declared their intent to withdraw. Most of the Hanoverian battalions that routed were able to rally, but once the French cavalry reorganized the position would be most difficult. More importantly, a number of battalions got their first tabletop experience.
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| The initial layout on a battle mat. The lighting makes it look shiny. |
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| First turn and a French battalion routs from artillery fire. |
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| The French cavalry under my command had orders to reach the Hanoverian center. En avant mes beau sabres! |
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| A mis-cue with orders left the Hanoverian cavalry reeling back. |
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| Seeing an advantage on our right, the infantry advances. |
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| The Schomberg dragoons get mentioned in dispatches for running off three battalions and capturing a battery. |
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| The cavalry pulls back to reorganize as the infantry press forward. |
And so, with the clock running down, the Hanoverians declared their intent to withdraw. Most of the Hanoverian battalions that routed were able to rally, but once the French cavalry reorganized the position would be most difficult. More importantly, a number of battalions got their first tabletop experience.
Looks very nice, always a pleasure to look at such a beautiful period!
ReplyDeleteViva, Final Argument of Kings, a wonderful set of rules written by our friend Dean West. Hope he treks to Wisconsin for a game sooner then later!
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