tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post6358999647095225493..comments2024-03-28T07:22:41.637+00:00Comments on Hinton Hunt Vintage Wargame Figures: Battle of the four Generals (conclusion)Strykerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-77730163216816772442018-05-28T09:16:08.435+01:002018-05-28T09:16:08.435+01:00One red counter is disordered two is routing.One red counter is disordered two is routing.Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-81434289626870358952018-05-28T02:35:13.534+01:002018-05-28T02:35:13.534+01:00What do the red chips indicate? Rout?What do the red chips indicate? Rout?Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-81041692567666763422018-05-15T16:39:52.152+01:002018-05-15T16:39:52.152+01:00Fair point well made, Ian. And from what I've...Fair point well made, Ian. And from what I've seen of the 45me's prowess, their eagle is safe enough. I just feel about guards the way infantrymen feel about cavalry.......the Archdukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-8237610055205095582018-05-15T05:16:40.026+01:002018-05-15T05:16:40.026+01:00Hurrah for an excellent after action report. It s...Hurrah for an excellent after action report. It sounds like it was time well spent: toy soldiers, comradeship and a tasty repast. Who could ask for anything more!Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-75441161727330932152018-05-14T10:20:47.582+01:002018-05-14T10:20:47.582+01:00Matt, only in out hearts! You're right though ...Matt, only in out hearts! You're right though they were one of the most experienced units on the table.Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-41667940135556676522018-05-14T10:19:46.821+01:002018-05-14T10:19:46.821+01:00Hold on there Archduke - they didn't lose thei...Hold on there Archduke - they didn't lose their Eagle in this game!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-26885162043098768672018-05-14T08:59:23.692+01:002018-05-14T08:59:23.692+01:00Surely the Landwehr have made Guard status by now?...Surely the Landwehr have made Guard status by now?<br /><br />Excellent looking game.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751744958434403184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-5567035601426954832018-05-14T08:35:43.856+01:002018-05-14T08:35:43.856+01:00I've seen it all now. "La Garde recule v...I've seen it all now. "La Garde recule volontiers derriere in regiment qui a perdu son aigle"<br />Not that I have any schadenfreude at all.......Quelle affaire, as Blucher may or may nor have said.<br /><br />Pure genius, chaps.the Archdukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-2868758782167386262018-05-13T15:18:11.419+01:002018-05-13T15:18:11.419+01:00Thanks for the comments chaps - it was a great gam...Thanks for the comments chaps - it was a great game!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-21037157944197632252018-05-13T11:07:13.884+01:002018-05-13T11:07:13.884+01:00Hugely enjoyable write up. The figures looked sple...Hugely enjoyable write up. The figures looked splendid. Commendations to all.Khusruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03512587253133355625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-64995810861322458472018-05-13T10:55:13.189+01:002018-05-13T10:55:13.189+01:00What a superb game...and an excellent write up
I ...What a superb game...and an excellent write up<br /><br />I was/is a joy to see so many beautifully painted classic toy soldiers on the same table...<br /><br />Thank you gentlemen.<br /><br />All The best. AlyAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-28911896390463446872018-05-13T08:37:05.605+01:002018-05-13T08:37:05.605+01:00Super pictures - very nicely put together report; ...Super pictures - very nicely put together report; this is going to set a very uncomfortable precedent for anyone else to live up to! it was a terrific day, and I'm delighted and honoured to have taken part.<br /><br />As for the result, I have only one thing to say...<br /><br />"TRAHISON!"MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-25053142475519631722018-05-12T20:51:11.086+01:002018-05-12T20:51:11.086+01:00Rob - they fight as well as they look! We started ...Rob - they fight as well as they look! We started around 11.00am and finished 4.30pm with an hour for lunch.Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-88760902877334767262018-05-12T20:00:21.889+01:002018-05-12T20:00:21.889+01:00I totally agree with your awarding 'man of the...I totally agree with your awarding 'man of the match' to the Leib Hussars - having now seen them in the flesh I can understand why they fight so well. The game seemed to flow really nicely - how long did it actually take (playing time)? <br />Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-39929662522155382092018-05-12T19:42:37.871+01:002018-05-12T19:42:37.871+01:00WM - you may have lost but nobody can say you held...WM - you may have lost but nobody can say you held back after the glorious exploits of the Guard! The privilege was all mine to get to command your amazingly painted and well travelled battalions.Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-90933251063031818862018-05-12T19:11:45.304+01:002018-05-12T19:11:45.304+01:00Curses, we lost - or at least the French did. I wa...Curses, we lost - or at least the French did. I was secretly rooting for the Prussians, I think.<br /><br />It was a wonderful privilege to handle your beautiful beautiful battalions, Ian.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-42093108854883534542018-05-12T17:38:42.133+01:002018-05-12T17:38:42.133+01:00Thanks Stokes, it did look good!Thanks Stokes, it did look good!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-12380055187708214072018-05-12T14:38:25.893+01:002018-05-12T14:38:25.893+01:00What an amazing assembly of classic figures! Your...What an amazing assembly of classic figures! Your pictures recall all of those in many classic books on wargaming, but the painting and basing is so much better than was the case in 1974 0r '75. The hobby and its artistry has come such a long way.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.com