Hi All,
Sakura's recent thread has me thinking about a project that has tempted me for years: the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. The trouble is I know very little about the conflict (I'm literally at about the Wikipedia-Search level) and thus would love some thoughts or pointers as I consider whether to do this or not. Right then:
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Figures: Haven't seen them in hand yet, but I quite like the look of the 20mm range by Shellhole Scenics; I've always liked 20mm, finding it a nice compromise between 28's and 15's, being easier to paint than the former and more fun to paint than the latter. I'd likely supplement them with figures from Irregular, Jacklex and maybe add a few character types from B&B's Foreign Legion range (they make some nice Gestapo figs that could be used for German agents, as well as some other odds and ends). Anyhow, I think I might have the figures sorted.
2.)
Numbers: Force composition is a bit of a poser at this stage. I'm looking to do large skirmishes of about 100 figures for each side, and would almost certainly start with the Revolutionaries and the Americans first - Villa and Pershing and all that. So two questions:
a.) Do you have any ideas on force composition? Using the 100 figure/side as a starting point, I'm thinking perhaps 20 or so cavalry, 2-3 machine guns, an artillery piece or two and the rest infantry for the Americans; and 50/50 cavalry/infantry with a couple machine guns for the Villistas? I have no idea if this is accurate, so please feel free to correct if needed!
(Oh, and I'd likely toss in some vehicles! Maybe one for each side?)
b.) In terms of numbers, would people suggest equal forces (ie. 100 vs 100), or should one side outnumber the other? From my admittedly cursory reading it seems that the Villistas got pretty badly thrashed in most encounters, so should they outnumber the Americans but be of lesser quality? Thoughts would be much appreciated here.
3.)
Rules: The Sword and the Flame would probably work well, but I'd love to hear any other ideas.
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Reading: This should probably have come first, I admit. Any good reads on this conflict, especially focusing on the Pershing expedition? Osprey seems to have two titles, one on the Revolution itself and the other on the American campaign against Villa, so those could be a good start. Any others?
Any input would be much appreciated!
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April 20, 2024, 11:30:46 AM
