Wednesday, 17 September 2025

AWI British Additions


I believe this unit made its debut in the battle report I did some while back, losing quite heavily to fire from Morgan's rifles if I recall. 20 figures (5 bases) representing around 200 actual men. Whilst a fairly sombre uniform it gives a nice contrast to the red ranks of the British and loyalist regulars.



A real gap in my collection was filled by the completion of a couple of battalions of light infantry. I already have a few in skirmish order but no British army of the period can do without a contingent ready to fight in more traditional fashion. Here are 2 battalions of 24, although I may increase them to 32s at some point. These guys are pretty handy in most rules (they certainly are in mine) being both high in morale and aggressive  in action.




British grenadiers are next on the list to boost the forces of the crown. After that a couple more line battalions, another loyalist unit and maybe some British Legion cavalry. From then on it will just be the odd addition if something takes my fancy - the Perry British Guards do look very nice! I am trying to set a limit on my AWI (and ACW) forces - let's see how that goes!!

 

Monday, 1 September 2025

Napoleonic Battle Report


Regular wargaming partner Roj has just put this up on his Ga Pa Great Northern War blog. A nice account of him hammering me in a very enjoyable Napoleonic encounter a couple of months back.

 Great Northern War Gaming & Other Projects: Playtest Eastern Front Napoleonic Game


I am hoping to do more AARs myself in due course, with some notes on the rules and how they work.