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Linda and I made the trek over from SE Michigan to go play and see our friend Scott who was the Event Coordinator. Unfortunately the event was rather unattended, only a contingent of three fellow gamers from the Youngstown Ohio region and Nick, a young man who was a Bushy Run Volunteer was there for the first of two games.
Another gentlemen was in attendance too, but he was not a gamer, he was a modeller. He came to see what our hobby was all about. He very politely observed us for our first game, had lunch then stayed for about 30 minutes into the second game. We chatted about the similarities between our two hobbies. He had even brought a small diorama that he had made for us to see. Try as I might, he continued to refuse our offers to join in, he really just wanted to observe.
Bob (sorry Bob, I don't know your last name) was kind enough to bring his 54mm All the King's Men AWI miniatures and he put on our first battle. His friends Gary and Tom took control of the forces of King George III and Nick, my wife Linda and myself took command of the (soon to be triumphant) American troops.
Using Bob's modifications to the free rules from All the King's Men, the battle featured various American and French units versus Hessian, Highlanders, Queen's Rangers and Indians.
What follows are the pictures I took with a few comments. Enjoy.
Some of the French Units begin to deploy.
British Light Infantry screens a German Unit.
The board, pre-battle. My guess is 12' x 6'.
Col. Simcoe was there to command the Queen's Rangers.
A German units moves down the road. This caught my Cavalry Commanders attention......
Action on the British left. Hessians advance into a farm to face off with the French. Even though Nobody was expecting the Spanish Inquisition, their presence was felt.
On the British right Col. Simcoe moves his skirmisher screen into a field as his other units begin to advance against my Wife's command. Bad move Col. Simcoe....she rolls well...
I told you that German unit on the road caught my Cavalry Commander's eye. Caught General Washington's too.....
British Light Infantry on the left really piss off the lady who owns the farm.....
The French exchange volleys with the Hessian screen. Yes, there are a couple of "turncoats" in the Hessian force.....
On the British right, The Queen's Rangers accurate musket fire forces the Americans to pull back...
As the American Cavalry was preparing to charge down the road, they were rudely interrupted by British Cavalry.....who paid the price.....
Hessians swing into action again the French. Who refused to leave the "safety" of the fence.....
The German Commander steels his men's nerve against the threatened American Cavalry charge. Which never happened. I went after easier targets after my Wife softened them up....
Indian allied to the British work their way through the woods.
The British right flank advances.
The center as seen from the British lines.
The battle in the farm. Yes, there is a baby on the roof......
The Queen's Rangers made a good showing of themselves.
After much musket fire and cold steel charges the American-French forces won the day. A HUGE thank you to Bob for all the work he did in painting and preparing so we could enjoy this game!! 😃
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