We are getting an impressive list of links to 'bicentennial' games on this blog. Click on any of the tabs above to see what I mean. Yet, what astounds me is how regularly I become aware of another fabulous games played by an individual wargamer or group somewhere around the world (not to mention the ones that I am yet to become aware of...!).
An example of this is a series of games played by this year by Doug H and his fellow gamers based in Vancouver.
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They have focussed on battles from late 1813, and chiefly of the 1814 campaign, thus have moved ahead of 'schedule'—but we are not pernickety on this blog!
It's a pretty impressive list for one year isn't it (and it is not yet over)?
Battle of Hanau
Battle of La Rothiere
Battle of Montereau: in brief, part 1 and part 2
In addition, Doug has played a solo game of Waterloo.
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The figures and terrain, aren't they just fabulous?
Additional:
I forgot to post a link to their game of the little-known Battle of Limonest
Battle of Limonest
There's a good description of the battle on Rob Edgar's blog.
An example of this is a series of games played by this year by Doug H and his fellow gamers based in Vancouver.
It's a pretty impressive list for one year isn't it (and it is not yet over)?
Battle of Hanau
Battle of La Rothiere
Battle of Montereau: in brief, part 1 and part 2
In addition, Doug has played a solo game of Waterloo.
The figures and terrain, aren't they just fabulous?
Additional:
I forgot to post a link to their game of the little-known Battle of Limonest
Battle of Limonest
There's a good description of the battle on Rob Edgar's blog.