My British forces were orinally destineded for the French-Indian wars but that particular diversion never occured as I found an unexpected interest in the 7YW and in particular the Austian- Prussian theatre's confliuct. The British' meagre six battalions were then shelved for many years.
They did see action though in a recreation of the battle of Minden !
(Photograph on the right represents the battalion of Welsh Fusiliers present at the battle and was a repaint iirc)
Trying to do Minden, even with my Prussians standing in for many of the 'minor' German states meant we'd still be short on the Allied side for our re-fight and hence my Hanoverians were born !
Trying to do Minden, even with my Prussians standing in for many of the 'minor' German states meant we'd still be short on the Allied side for our re-fight and hence my Hanoverians were born !
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| Two British Battalions |
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| Two Hanoverian battalions in the front, with two British battalions behind |
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| Hinchliffe (iirc) grenadiers |
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| Their Spencer Smith counterparts |
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| The Hanoverians didn't just have white colours |
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| Yes, the rear of the figures were also painted ! |
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| The 'barracks' storing the British and Hanoverian foot |
In our refight- the British advanced beyond their allied right flank cover and were immediately smashed by horders of French Cavalry! On the Aliies left flank the French counn't hit the proverbial barn door are were all but annihilated !
The main action took place on a sixteen foot long by six foot wide table with the Allied left flank action taking place on an eight foot by six foot table attached to the main one, making a 'T' shape. ABout eight players fought across the tables over two days
Sadly, to my knowledge no photogrqphs of this game have survuived, if indeed any were taken at all (it was well before the days of digital cameras etc.)
Next week I'll be showing the infantry of my final 7YW army - the French, who were yet another painted army, specifically for 'Minden'.
That's it then for this week, thanks for taking the time to visit and as always your comments are both welcomed and appreciated.
Another great looking army Joe, and sounds like that was an epic game, really miss big games like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave, huge table and about 100o infantry figures on each side, plus cavalry artillery and officers - yes it was a big game by my standards.
DeleteOh, fantastic looking collection again!
ReplyDeleteThanks michal, they just need a dusting down !
DeleteMore fantastic Spencer Smith inspiration, I love looking at these photos. Keep them coming.
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Thanks WIllz, as they're all I've got left to show, you have your wish !
DeleteGreat old skool figures Joe. Perhaps you'll put on another Minden game ine day?
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray, they are probably as old school as you can get (like me), but I doubt I'd be able to put on another Minden-sized game, as the majority of French forces weee provided by a friend.
DeleteAwesome looking models, Joe. They remind me of the 54mm figures by Tradition of London which first lured me into mass ranked black powder battles. The game sounds like a wonderful experience too? Are you planning on dusting down these minis for a rematch or even just a skirmish or two?
ReplyDeleteThanks Blaxx, they just remind me of "OLd sSchool" gamers, Don Featherstone, Charles Grant etc. all of whom used these figures.
DeleteYou;re right about them needing a dusting too, but as I'm without transport and don;t have a big enough table, I doubt I'll ever get them on a table again sadly.
Another excellent army, Joe! They're so well painted and detailed. And it's nice to see us Taffies represented LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt, I haven't a clue why it's the only Minden regiment I represented as the others are merely generic British.
DeleteWonderful stuff Joe :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Frank, sorry it's all I got !
DeleteImpressive sight indeed. En masse the give a lot of inspiration.Like the paintjob very much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ptr, like any army, in any scale, en masse, they always look good at a distance !
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