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| the grand advance of the American forces |
For many days my wargaming table was left clear of all terrain and figures. It seemed very empty and I felt it psychologically. Of course I did have more pressing items to do but I really did need to fill it. While my interest wondered to doing a large DBA Zulu battle using 15mms (which I haven't finished painting yet - another time to tell that story), I really did not have the need to place on the table another of my interests so the War of 1812 again occupied the spotlight.
In this case, a ACW scenario by Paul Stephenson for the Battle of Raymond found in an old wargaming magazine (bathroom reading) was the catalyst for the fictional encounter. I will play it out over the next few weeks. The following are a few pictures (albeit poor) of the game.
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| The British 8th Foot with the officer trying to read the General's ADC's handwriting... |
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| The U.S. 28th (foreground) and 17th Inf. Regts. moving to the ford on right flank |
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| This engagement is the initiation of the new American limber team. It is modified from the Perry British team (I removed one set of horses/rider to make 3 rather than two teams-otherwise too large in scale for the tabletop I feel). I removed the British heads and replaced with American ones and trimmed a bit of lace. Perhaps the Americans would not have the swords but no doubt the regulations would have them, so... The limber is French, the Americans using their model. |
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| the Perry British version (sans one set of horses/rider) |
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| The main British defensive line |
I have the next two weeks off for the holiday break but really intend to work hard in getting lots of painting in for a few fellow wargamers whose work is much over due. I might just try to get some of my pile done too!
