It has been a while since the last update, so that there is much to recount:
- a diary of the Hundred Days a day at a time,
- more games from the Hundred Days campaign,
- preparation for Waterloo, and
- testing ahead of the big one.
There are also several games from earlier bicentennial years to report.
Let's get going, shall we?!
A look back at the Hundred Days Campaign
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In recognition of the bicentennial, our good friend David (aka 'MurdocK') has begun a count-down of the Hundred Days, combining reminiscences from past games and campaigns with quotes from Chandler's Campaigns of Napoleon.
Games of battles from the Hundred Days Campaign
Breaking all the records, Doug 'Dots of Paint' has already staged three versions of Waterloo—yes that's this year! His third was run at the Trumpeter Salute wargaming convention and won equal 'Best of Session' with another game of Waterloo, in 15 mm!
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His report of game 3 is at this link, with further photos if you click here.
This link will take you to version 2!
There are now further reports of the NWA's bicentennial game of Waterloo. Ben 'Rosbif' (aka Uxbridge) has completed his three-part report and is now joined by Paul 'Duke of 1815' (aka Prince of Orange) with his first two instalments.
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I recently 'discovered' Tim D's 'Wargaming Rediscovered' (apologies for the bad pun) in which he reports a solo game of Quatre Bras using Age of Eagles rules, played back in September last year.
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Simon and co. from Ayrshire combined with the Glasgow Tradeston Wargames Club to stage a grand game of Wavre, all in marvellous 1/72nd plastics, at the Dumfries Wargames Show.
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The Avon Napoleonic Fellowship have begun their bicentennial games, recently completing part 1 of Quatre Bras, also all in wonderful 1/72nd! :)
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Not a wargame, but we continue to display photos from updates of this diorama of Ligny, 'cause it's just so marvellous!
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Preparation for Waterloo
Ian 'Stryker''s preparation for Waterloo using vintage Hinton Hunt figures continues apace. On parade recently were the 42nd Foot ('Black Watch') and his lovely work on the grenadiers à cheval.
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The fellas at the Napoleonic Wargaming Society in Perth, Australia are planning Waterloo in 15 mm and 28 mm. Carlo 'Pyjamas' recently displayed some of the latter; Dutch-Belgian and Nassau infantry and artillery and Dutch-Belgian heavies.
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Peter 'Gonsalvo' has been busy painting Prussian units for the first of the Hartford Area Historical Gaming Society's bicentennial events, Waterloo as a "Campaign in a Day" to be held Sunday 26th April. Below are a couple of photos of his Prussian dragoons to whet your appetite.
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'Pushing Tin' is pushing along nicely with his preparations for Waterloo in 6 mm. His latest: British artillery.
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Back in 28 mm we have some superb looking Brits being prepared for Waterloo at 1:3 (see playlets below) thanks to James' fine painting. A small selection below, more wonderful examples on his blog.
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Play-testing for Waterloo
The most anticipated game of the bicentennial, by me at least, is Chris, Kevin and cos action around La Haie Sainte at 1:3. A photo from their third play-test below, with more to be found here.
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Ralph 'Sparker' and co. recently held their penultimate Waterloo 200 practice game. It was all about the arrival of the Prussians and a fine looking affair it was too.
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Games from earlier bicentennial years
Marking the end of the 1814 campaign, Dean put together this marvellous game based on the Battle of Toulouse.
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More photos on his WAB Corner blog.
Peter 'Gonsalvo' took time out from preparation for the Waterloo bicentennial (and other projects, to be honest) to stage a re-fight of Katzbach at the recent at HAVOC convention (28th March).
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See his report and more photos here.
Going way back to the middle of the Napoleonic Wars, JJ has run a most intriguing game based on the little re-fought night attack on the first day of Talavera.
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- a diary of the Hundred Days a day at a time,
- more games from the Hundred Days campaign,
- preparation for Waterloo, and
- testing ahead of the big one.
There are also several games from earlier bicentennial years to report.
Let's get going, shall we?!
A look back at the Hundred Days Campaign
In recognition of the bicentennial, our good friend David (aka 'MurdocK') has begun a count-down of the Hundred Days, combining reminiscences from past games and campaigns with quotes from Chandler's Campaigns of Napoleon.
Games of battles from the Hundred Days Campaign
Breaking all the records, Doug 'Dots of Paint' has already staged three versions of Waterloo—yes that's this year! His third was run at the Trumpeter Salute wargaming convention and won equal 'Best of Session' with another game of Waterloo, in 15 mm!
This link will take you to version 2!
There are now further reports of the NWA's bicentennial game of Waterloo. Ben 'Rosbif' (aka Uxbridge) has completed his three-part report and is now joined by Paul 'Duke of 1815' (aka Prince of Orange) with his first two instalments.
I recently 'discovered' Tim D's 'Wargaming Rediscovered' (apologies for the bad pun) in which he reports a solo game of Quatre Bras using Age of Eagles rules, played back in September last year.
Simon and co. from Ayrshire combined with the Glasgow Tradeston Wargames Club to stage a grand game of Wavre, all in marvellous 1/72nd plastics, at the Dumfries Wargames Show.
The Avon Napoleonic Fellowship have begun their bicentennial games, recently completing part 1 of Quatre Bras, also all in wonderful 1/72nd! :)
Not a wargame, but we continue to display photos from updates of this diorama of Ligny, 'cause it's just so marvellous!
Preparation for Waterloo
Ian 'Stryker''s preparation for Waterloo using vintage Hinton Hunt figures continues apace. On parade recently were the 42nd Foot ('Black Watch') and his lovely work on the grenadiers à cheval.
The fellas at the Napoleonic Wargaming Society in Perth, Australia are planning Waterloo in 15 mm and 28 mm. Carlo 'Pyjamas' recently displayed some of the latter; Dutch-Belgian and Nassau infantry and artillery and Dutch-Belgian heavies.
Peter 'Gonsalvo' has been busy painting Prussian units for the first of the Hartford Area Historical Gaming Society's bicentennial events, Waterloo as a "Campaign in a Day" to be held Sunday 26th April. Below are a couple of photos of his Prussian dragoons to whet your appetite.
'Pushing Tin' is pushing along nicely with his preparations for Waterloo in 6 mm. His latest: British artillery.
Back in 28 mm we have some superb looking Brits being prepared for Waterloo at 1:3 (see playlets below) thanks to James' fine painting. A small selection below, more wonderful examples on his blog.
Play-testing for Waterloo
The most anticipated game of the bicentennial, by me at least, is Chris, Kevin and cos action around La Haie Sainte at 1:3. A photo from their third play-test below, with more to be found here.
Ralph 'Sparker' and co. recently held their penultimate Waterloo 200 practice game. It was all about the arrival of the Prussians and a fine looking affair it was too.
Games from earlier bicentennial years
Marking the end of the 1814 campaign, Dean put together this marvellous game based on the Battle of Toulouse.
Peter 'Gonsalvo' took time out from preparation for the Waterloo bicentennial (and other projects, to be honest) to stage a re-fight of Katzbach at the recent at HAVOC convention (28th March).
Going way back to the middle of the Napoleonic Wars, JJ has run a most intriguing game based on the little re-fought night attack on the first day of Talavera.
