There are certain iconic wargaming battles that have stood the test of time and are dear to the heart of most O.S. wargamers , Featherstone's 'Plattville Valley' , Grant's 'The Waggon Train' or 'Sawmill Village'. Ranking with these must also be 'Blasthof Bridge' from 'Charge' by Brig Young and Lt Col Lawford , whilst musing on these battles I realised that I had never played Blasthof bridge , so I thought I had better rectify this using my 40mm homecast SYW figures.
The battlefield set up with the bridge , Blasthof Farm and the berg .
The armies set up - the Imperial Army nearest the camera , the Electoral Army in the distance.
The Imperial Army set up as the book - 16 cavalry, 32 infantry and 2 guns and crews.
The Electoral Army of 12 cavalry , 40 infantry and 2 guns and crews .Well that's the game set up and I am looking forward to refighting this classic battle .
Have a great game Tony and I look forward to seeing it unfold...
ReplyDeleteAre you going to follow the opening moves from the book . . . or try something different?
ReplyDeleteIn either case, I too look forward to following your game.
-- Jeff
Was thinking of following the initial moves as per the book then see what happens.
DeleteA classic indeed! and just the right sort of lads to fight it. Never had a duff run through of Blasthof.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how your game plays out!
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes