Tim (aka Picton) and Darren (aka Ney) have busied themselves placing the figures for the Nunawading Wargames Association's bicentennial edition of Waterloo. All is now in readiness for the big game.
As mentioned previously, this group has re-fought the battle twice previously, so the umpires will be throwing in a few 'what-ifs' this time around. To quote the organisers' briefing to players:
View from the French left, Young Guard in the centre, Plancenoit to their south-east
As mentioned previously, this group has re-fought the battle twice previously, so the umpires will be throwing in a few 'what-ifs' this time around. To quote the organisers' briefing to players:
This year’s battle explores all the what ifs and what could have beens associated with the battle. So hindsight will only give you a guide as to what may happen. ... Do not expect the battle to follow the historical course. I have pages of what ifs, random events and possibilities...Sounds intriguing doesn't it? Look out for links to the reportage of the game which commences on Thursday, 8th Jan.
Everything from the weather to interpersonal relationships between generals has come under scrutiny. All events will be diced for at the appropriate time.