Langezsalza in 2mm

[Steve J]

We've played this scenario 3 times and each time a Prussian win . Very hard for the Hanoverians, but some good die rolls early on are required, if they are to have a chance of winning.

[Leman]

As you say Steve, you would not believe the number of 3s the Hanoverians rolled in the first five moves.

[toxicpixie]

It's inspired me to get the Hanoverians on the painting sticks ready for a possible game next week whilst the missus is away! And if not, then I'll have an evening in north Italy circa 1859

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Tardis has been fixed then!

[Leman]

If it had been I'd be tempted to go back and tell the Hanoverians to get themselves across that river. Or even better, ignore anyone coming from the Prussian army and just keep pushing south to join the Bavarians.

[toxicpixie]

Tardis has been fixed then!

For a given value of "fixed" where it means "collected base cloth and hills from the club to play a wargame there", yes

Andy - yes, strategically it was a poor choice to fight. Although would they have done much better if they'd joined up with the Bavarians, or just have prolonged the war a bit and ended up with more casualties?

[Leman]

I suppose it still depends if the Bavarians had had overall command, so probably no difference in the end result, but perhaps a few more scenarios for us.

[toxicpixie]

Could be worse, they might have joined up and come under Austrian command

Surprising amount of "what-if's" in the 1866, I think. I did really like the look of the big campaign the Timecast chaps ran a couple of years back. Turned into something of a "Prussian Nightmare" scenario IIRC...

[Leman]

If you like the campaign, have you had a look at Trapped like a Fox. Although it also comes with tabletop rules as well (similar to the RFCM Squarebashing) it is readily adaptable to any rules mechanism for the tabletop clashes. The campaign materials, maps, counters, charts etc, are of a good quality. They are produced by Real Time Wargames.

[toxicpixie]

I have a copy of "Trapped like a Fox" upstairs! It's very good, IMO. I really want to get one of my groups to play it through, using BBB for the actions it generates!

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Could be worse, they might have joined up and come under Austrian command

Surprising amount of "what-if's" in the 1866, I think. I did really like the look of the big campaign the Timecast chaps ran a couple of years back. Turned into something of a "Prussian Nightmare" scenario IIRC...

It was fine where I was, it was the Crown Prince who loused it up!
Signed
HRH Fredrick-Charles
Commander, 2nd Army

[toxicpixie]

Well, as long as you get your memoirs into print first that's what history will say

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

If you read the final notes on the campaign, I never published my memories, as it would not be fair to glorify the losses of the campaign or pin the blame. I retired, breed prize geraniums and donated a lot to veterans charities...

[Leman]

I have a copy of "Trapped like a Fox" upstairs! It's very good, IMO. I really want to get one of my groups to play it through, using BBB for the actions it generates!

That's exactly how I intend to play any large actions, but smaller ones I might use the rules in the book, BP or FOB2.

[petercooman]

Nice looking game!!