tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post3830237504422379602..comments2024-03-28T03:31:19.790-07:00Comments on Archduke Piccolo: A Return to the Chronicles of RajistanArchduke Piccolohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-5696008801851591872020-08-10T14:55:08.577-07:002020-08-10T14:55:08.577-07:00Hi KEV -
The RED Army is mostly ESCI Colonial wars...Hi KEV -<br />The RED Army is mostly ESCI Colonial wars British - as are the Azeitonians in my next article, and so is most of the cavalry. My BLUE Army are ESCI Foreign Legion for the most part, though there are some ACW types in there. At last I don't have to ring in the BLUE Army for the TURQUOISE, they being made up since recently of Strelets-R figures - and nice figures they are, too. <br />Strelets-R is also the source of my RED Highland units.<br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-17188765884701209922020-08-10T04:34:47.502-07:002020-08-10T04:34:47.502-07:00Hi Arxhduke,
Great to see the old ESCI Colonial Br...Hi Arxhduke,<br />Great to see the old ESCI Colonial British in the fray- great scenario and one which if played again may have different results. Cheers. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-7236081487452314892020-08-10T03:51:44.838-07:002020-08-10T03:51:44.838-07:00Hi Bob -
Keeping enough strength in hand to pull o...Hi Bob -<br />Keeping enough strength in hand to pull off the rescue and escape is of course a consideration. Mind you, the besieged staging a sortie to tie down the besiegers can also be a consideration (as DIDN'T happen at Kut al Amara nor at Stalingrad). <br /><br />The objective of the attacking force is to exit a sizeable force off the table east of the river. Next time I play out this action, I'll try and define that more clearly.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-2254359718048125982020-08-10T03:19:37.125-07:002020-08-10T03:19:37.125-07:00Archduke Piccolo,
Another superb battle report!
...Archduke Piccolo,<br /><br />Another superb battle report!<br /><br />I’ve never attempted to fight such a large battle with either of the versions of my PCW rules. I think that you are right about using the simpler rules for such a large battle.<br /><br />Trying to assault trench lines should be a dangerous and costly business, but it should be achievable if you don’t have to worry about casualties. In this instance, your relief force needs to be strong enough to break through and not end up weakened ... and stuck in Hak-al-Kumara with the force they were trying to relieve.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-13534664326984588402020-08-10T00:44:44.954-07:002020-08-10T00:44:44.954-07:00Hi Maudlin -
I really did think that the attackers...Hi Maudlin -<br />I really did think that the attackers had the strength to carry the first line of entrenchments. I may need to conduct a few little play tests before revisiting this action!<br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-54529200384517512052020-08-09T23:27:11.228-07:002020-08-09T23:27:11.228-07:00Fantastic report Archduke. I haven't tried the...Fantastic report Archduke. I haven't tried the Colonial PW yet so your thoughts are very welcome. That was an interesting choice of battle - assaulting the defensive lines looks like a very tough prospect.Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.com