Wargame Rules, Ratios, etc


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, 22 August 2020

APOLOGIES FOR MY LACK OF ACTIVITY

 Late last year my kidney disease moved up a level and it became necessary to devote time and effort towards other issues. From about March this year my health seems to have improved. It is now my hope to return to posting on several blogs, and to increase the actual number of wargames I stage. Regards, MGB

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11 comments:

  1. Old Nick22 August 2020 at 12:30

    Glad to hear you are doing better.

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    1. MGB24 August 2020 at 00:58

      Thank you Mark, thats very kind of you. Michael

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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek22 August 2020 at 12:33

    Glad to hear your on the mend and feeling better , Tony

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    1. MGB24 August 2020 at 01:01

      I think my metabolism has adjusted to the change, thank you Tony.
      Michael

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  3. Dave Huntley (sheepman)23 August 2020 at 03:52

    Good man, keep fighting (and painting!).
    Dave.

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    1. MGB24 August 2020 at 01:02

      Thats my intention, Dave. Thank you.
      Michael

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  4. MGB24 August 2020 at 01:05

    With the exception of this post, which was to explain why all went quite. Future posts will be devoted to wargaming.
    Michael

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  5. tradgardmastare31 August 2020 at 00:05

    I am pleased that things are better for you and look forward to your posts.

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    1. MGB31 August 2020 at 03:52

      Thanks Alan, I enjoy visiting Tradgardland and your blog!
      Michael

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  6. Adrian13 September 2020 at 13:03

    Captain Brummel here,
    So glad to hear from you again. I must admit I was a little worried.
    I sincerely wish you all the very best and hope health is improving.
    Looking forward to some inspiring Posts.
    Greetings from Malta.
    CB

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    1. MGB14 September 2020 at 08:57

      Cheers CB, a radical change in what I can or cannot eat has improved my general health, although I do miss the stilton, chocolate, tea, anything with salt, etc. But I can still enjoy apples, Edinburgh shortbread, red grapes...... and I occasionally add port to my homemade sauces. I envy you if your able to visit the great museum on Malta. Best Wishes,
      Michael

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