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RAISING MINIATURE ARMIES FOR THE LATE 18TH CENTURY

I am very keen to keep my wargame rules as simple as possible, yet capture the character of the 1790s. Morale dominates the games as the opposing sides are very different. Most of the French troops are 'levee' battalions, which I have chosen to base in column as their ability to change formation on a battlefield must have been limited, nor do I believe their volley fire had any great value. Of better quality, able to change formation, will be white-coated regular and blue-coated volunteer battalions, aided by a fair number of skirmishers. The British, Austrian, Dutch and German armies are often outnumbered, but they maintain the discipline and order of typical 18th century armed forces. Interestingly, French revolutionary cavalry have little in common with their later Napoleonic counterparts, the former are few in number, often poorly mounted, and no match for those in the service of the Allies. All figures are 28mm in scale, using a 1=25 ratio.

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Saturday, 29 April 2017

AWI BAGGAGE TRAIN

Two more wagons were completed yesterday. With their loyal militia attendants, these will be attached to my British AWI troops. Another three wagons are just awaiting their drivers to be painted and they will be serving with my British FRW army. I'm rather pleased with the cart as this is my own casting using up some spare wheels. MGB


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  1. Phil29 April 2017 at 12:06

    That's very very nice, painting and basing!

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    1. MGB30 April 2017 at 02:01

      Thank you Phil, still quite a few to complete!
      Michael

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  2. tidders30 April 2017 at 04:00

    Lovely wagons, the basing is very effective

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    1. MGB30 April 2017 at 05:58

      Thanks Allan, I picked up a load from Hinchcliffe, and I'm making some of my own.
      Michael

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  3. Captain Brummel1 May 2017 at 12:51

    Delightful addition. The sort of "extra" that makes the geming table come alive.

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    1. MGB2 May 2017 at 06:10

      Thank you CB, I'm certainly building up a fair number of wagons and carts for both 18th century conflicts.
      Michael

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