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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Tuesday 29 August 2017

French Cavalry c.1792 FIELD DAY

My original collection comprised six squadrons of cavalry, with a modest total of 36 troopers. With my adoption of a 1:25 ratio, and linked to typical field returns, the corps of cavalry has been increased and also revamped. Here are photos of some of the units now ready for active service, with guidons having been issued. Those in green/yellow are the 4th Chasseurs, the green/pink belong to the 7th Chasseurs. Next is the 5th Dragoon Regiment. Those in grey/red belong to the 3rd Hussars, those in blue/red belong to the 4th Hussars. The unit with mirliton hats and green/pink coats are the Moselle Legion Hussars (aka Kellermann's). Most of the above are Dixon Miniatures, but the Moselle hussars are my own on Hinchcliffe horses.
MGB








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  1. Phil29 August 2017 at 08:09

    Gorgeous, painting, basing and presentation, everything's splendid!

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    1. MGB29 August 2017 at 09:14

      Thanks Phil, the restoration work, raising new units, flags etc has taken its toll, but the bulk of it is done now. I needed to clear this project if only to make space and sort out my lead pile in the garage. More to follow very shortly, they are also ready. Hope you find them of interest.
      Michael

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  2. Captain Brummel3 September 2017 at 07:08

    Ahh Michael, a sight to stir a bandy legged ex cavalryman like myself. Those chaps really look the part. The hard work of sorting them all out was well worth it, great result.
    Pink facings really do look natty on dark green jackets by the way.

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    1. MGB3 September 2017 at 12:27

      Thanks CB, thought the cavalry photos might catch your interest. Surprising how popular pink as a facing colour was with the French. We had only one regiment that comes to mind and strictly speaking it is a shade of purple-pink, the 56th Foot. Can't think of a cavalry unit. More cavalry to follow, they are ready for photos.
      Michael

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  3. Colin Ashton8 September 2017 at 01:37

    Tremendous and I love the large flags.

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    1. MGB9 September 2017 at 04:18

      Thanks Colin, with my diminishing sight, I may need to have even bigger flags! Love your work on the Rohan Hussars by the way, they look powerful!
      Michael

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