Back last July I posted a review of the Austrian infantry but of course since then recruitment has continued unabated so I thought I would treat you with a full review of the complete Austrian army.
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| There are now 12 units of foot, 6 of cavalry and 6 batteries. |
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| This brings the whole force (including generals) to 400+ figures which is surely enough? |
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| I'm thinking even Bonaparte must be starting to take them seriously! |
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| The map reading generals section - always good to know where you are. |
On Monday I was invited to take in more seaside air at Goya's with a game billed as the AWI battle of Cowpens but as we were using his War of 1812 collection it had more of that sort of feel about it. The rules were standard Commands & Colors Napoleonic.
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| We played the game twice swapping sides. In the first game I was the Americans (on the left) and Goya played the British (on the right). |
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| These are all Airfix British figures painted as US troops - they look great. |
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| All the troops on my left flank were militia and once the redcoats advanced they seemed to melt away. |
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| The result was a swift and decisive victory for Goya. These troops are of course Hinton Hunt so no wonder they were winning. |
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| The second game played out in a completely different way as although the militia once again ran away it wasn't far enough to give me any VPs. Then somehow the US troops got the upper hand and before I knew it I seemed to have no army left... |
It's always a pleasure to see Goya's troops on the table even if it results in a double drubbing!
Splendid Austrians and game!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Prufrock!
DeleteWhat a parade! A superb looking army, look very impressive. Good looking game as well, lovely figures on a lovely looking table.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie and yes Goya’s troops look great and nice to see such an unusual Napoleonic army.
DeleteAbsolutely splendid Old School game and figures, your Austrians look the business. Good to see a general who is willing to read a map and maybe even stop and ask for directions! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mad P, three map readers is probably belt and braces but sensible!
DeleteThe Austrians are a most impressive collection. I would've thought Napoleon already took them seriously, given how he had been trounced the last time he marched down the Danube. He must be terrified now.
ReplyDeleteDo you have many Russians - they don't really seem feature much?
Thanks for reminding me Rob Napoleon doesn’t like to talk about it! I have quite a few Russian infantry in the lead pile but lack any heavy cavalry so they are on hold for now.
DeleteStryker, I think you are being too hard on yourself. The cards definitely weren’t with you but despite that the second game was pretty close.
ReplyDeleteGoya
Thanks Goya let’s go with ‘the cards were against me’ I feel much better already!
DeleteBoth collections are awe inspiring. I doff my hat to you both.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt I accept your doff on behalf of us both.
DeleteThe Austrians look formidable especially the grenadiers and hussars. The Cowpens game was intriguing too. The stepped basing made me curious. Is it permanent or does it "come apart" for different kinds of games?
ReplyDeleteStephen
Thanks Stephen. I assume by stepped basing you mean my movement trays? These are lipped trays that keep the troop stands together to speed up movement (from Warbases).
DeleteWhat a great display of troops. You must be chomping at the bit to get the Austrians into battle?
ReplyDeleteYou’re not wrong there Simon hopefully they’ll see action soon in the June game.
DeleteThe Austrians look super! You did a fine job with them. Am I wrong, or do you have an iffy track record while battling in the new world?
ReplyDeleteThis does seem to be true Bob but applies to Europe also!
DeleteYou need more Austrians…😎
ReplyDeleteHa ha Jeffers!
DeleteImpressive! Must resist starting a new nation!
ReplyDeleteDavid, you keep saying that but who are you trying to convince?
DeleteThe Austrians look splendid…
ReplyDeleteAs does the ‘War of 1812’ game…. One of my favourite periods.
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly.
DeleteWhat a fabulous parade Ian! Your beautifully painted figs look even more impressive en masse.
ReplyDeleteAND a wonderful looking game. Congrats to Goya on the figures and set-up. The result matters not when getting together with a friend to play in such a good looking game?!
Best wishes, James
Thanks James.
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