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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: DintheDin on May 25, 2023, 08:51:44 AM
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SYW Battle of Wilhelmsthal 1762
Hi all,
We played this battle with Honours of War rules
The introduction of the battle is very well described by Kronoskaf:
http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=1762-06-24_-_Battle_of_Wilhelmsthal
On June 21 1762, Ferdinand advanced to the Diemel with the main Allied army.
On June 22, Soubise and d'Estrées moved northward from Kassel, closer to the Diemel, with the French army of the Upper Rhine. The Reserve of the right wing under M. de Castries advanced towards Carlsdorf and took position with its right anchored on the wood of Reinhardswald. Meanwhile, the Comte de Stainville covered the left of the French army by taking position on the heights bordering the stream of Westuffeln. Soubise and d'Estrées thought that Ferdinand had moved closer to the Diemel to prevent the passage of French troops. They did not consider the possibility of an Allied attack. They fixed their headquarters at Wilhelmsthal and halted. The positions taken by the French army were very badly chosen: too far from the Diemel to prevent its passage by the Allies; its right flank rested on the large forest of Reinhardswald who could have been rendered absolutely secure by the occupation of the Sababurg, which commanded every road through that forest. Nevertheless, Soubise and d'Estrées allowed this important post to fall into Ferdinand's hands. Again, the occupation of the passes to the south of the Diemel would have secured their front; but here also they had allowed the Allies to be before them. Furthermore, they had stationed Castries with the Reserve of the right wing at Carlsdorf, in absolute isolation from their main body.
On June 23, Ferdinand sent all his advanced posts across the Diemel to cover the construction of bridges over the river. Meanwhile, seeing the bad dispositions of the French camp, Ferdinand saw his opportunity and, though he could bring but 50,000 men against their 70,000, resolved to strike at once. Accordingly, he recalled Luckner, posted at Sülbeck across the Weser, to pass this river at Wambeck during the night and to march to Gottsbüren, a little to the north of the Castle of Sababurg. When Ferdinand received confirmation of Luckner safe arrival at 8:00 PM, he ordered the whole army to be under arms at midnight, ready to pass the Diemel in 7 columns by 3:00 AM.
He also sent Granby’s Corps on a big round to attack the French main army from behind.
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We played this battle a couple of weeks ago.
Miltiades and Nick took the Allies and I took the French.
Designing the scenario I discovered that I could field at least 80% of the unit that took historically part in the battle plus the right nationality of the rest.
Our Orders of Battle were reduced to 1/4 of the real ones. I took one every 4 battalions and one cavalry base for every squadron. (The artillery was over-represented though :))
In addition, for space reasons, I chose the table to represent the clash between only two out of three of the French bodies, against Ferdinand at their front and Granby at their back, as shown below
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So, this was our initial table set up, as seen from the side of Ferdinand
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This is the French deployment, all three lines looking to the side of Ferdinad's arrival, unsuspected of the appearance of Lord Granby at their back
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The three French lines. The first is commanded by Stainville, the second and third (French main army) are commanded by Soubise.
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Here is Granby, appearing at the French rear.
The second and third French line, commanded by Soubise, were surprised and lost time to change front.
According to the scenario, they would change front on a 4,5,6. So, not all of the units were ready to anticipate Granby's approach.
Soubise's Corps spent three rounds to change front in its entirety.
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Stainville's first line, although he has some good units (Grenadiers de France and Grenadiers Royaux), is too weak to face Ferdinand's force, six columns of the Allied Army.
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With bold pace, Granby marched quickly against Soubise
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His leftmost battalion had to face three French Cavalry regiments
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His quick advance, was not without losses, though...
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On the other front, Ferdinand's British Infantry contingent (Allied 2nd Column) was the first to attack Stainville's right flank
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But they were repulsed by the Grenadiers Royaux with casualties and fell back to reform
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The 6th Column, the right flank of Ferdinand's Cavalry, facing Stainville's cavalry
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View behind Staiville's line. Now it is time for the Brunswick Infantry (3d Column) to charge!
Foreground right: Soubise ordered a Swiss battalion to aid Stainville's right flank. They were too late to come, being several times unlucky throwing a 1 to move.
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Stainville tries to hold his line, as the Brusnwick and the Hessian contingents are approaching
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Foreground: 4th Allied Column. Schaumburg-Lippe Infantry escorting Hanoverian Heavy Artillery.
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The guns are ready to spread havoc to the French!
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The Hanoverian heavy guns start playing their deadly song causing casualties to the Grenadiers de France
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The French guns reply accordingly
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First Stainville's left and then right battalions are annihilated by withering musket fire and canister!
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Returning to the main French Army of Soubise. The first French line has repulsed the British Infantry of Granby
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But still one British battalion, with superior fire, stays as a thorn vs Soubise's cavalry!
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One more disaster for the French!
The British cavalry (1st Column) of Ferdinand's command, with a double move, falls on the flank of the Swiss sent by Soubise to cover Stainville's left!
What is worse, the unit diced to turn to face the cavalry, but failed!
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An overall view of the situation:
Stainville's Corps surrounded from three sides, suffering. Right, middle: The Swiss, enfiladed by the British Cavalry. Only the middle French line is intact, but they are facing to the direction of Granby's attack!
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The Allied cavalry (left) judging the proper time to charge Stainville's cavalry
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Charge!
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The poor Swiss survived the British cavalry charge with great losses and are reforming. From Stainville's Corps, only the Grenadiers de France are left to defend the hill!
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More and more Allied infantry, Brunswickers and Hessians are swarming around them!
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Middle of the picture: The Swiss receive a second charge from the Scots Greys while reforming and go straight to the box!
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Back at soubise's right flank. Granby's infantry have reformed and try to renew their attack. The French cavalry does not dare to attack the single British battalion head on. Soubise is bringing infantry to support them
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But they are repulsed once more from Soubise's infantry
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Cavalry battle near Wilhelmsthal!
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Granby's Cavalry is fighting bravely. Lose the first engagement, but they return again!
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With the aid of more cavalry, coming from Ferdinand's side, they drive the French Cavalry out of the field, while more Allied cavalry is entering the table from the East!
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On the other flank of Soubise, the French cavalry let one French Infantry regiment to pass through (with a double move) and charge Granby's battery, taking the guns.
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At Staiville's left, the French and allied cavalry in an indecisive combat
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Chasseurs de Fischer come to aid the French cavalry. Too late. The dice gods have dictated that the French horsemen must give way.
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On the right flank of Stainville's Corps, the Scots Greys have swept everything in front of them!
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Final panoramic view of the battlefield: Stainville's Corps has been totally annihilated (the Allied players were even more effective than the historical result)
The French cavalry has been defeated in every engagement.
A heavy defeat for the French!
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great game-report and description of the battle. We are going to repeat it (with a few amendments perhaps to give the French a better chance) It was one of the most spectacular games I have ever participated. Cheers
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Thank you, dear friend! It was a honor to play with you!
Nick and you played the Allies extremely well and it was a very enjoyable game with a very convincing historical result.
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Absolutely superb! That's definitely one to do once I've painted my Brunswickers and Hessians.
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Absolutely superb! That's definitely one to do once I've painted my Brunswickers and Hessians.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
I'm happy how this battle turned out, I may say it was like a tactical exercise ending in a historical result.
This showed clearly how badly the French were posted in the actual battle.
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Well then. I Guess it's Huzzahs to the British and Germans!
Great battle and report, by the way...
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Once more a very impressive narrative backed up by all those lovely photos of BEAUTIFULLY painted miniatures. I am, as always, amazed by the splendid way you capture the feel for the period & recreate battles in such detail. VERY WELL DONE!
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Love to see your beautiful collection in action! Your compatriots are lucky to get to play in your games. Look forward to more when you post up the next great game.
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Well then. I Guess it's Huzzahs to the British and Germans!
Great battle and report, by the way...
The Allied players had an excellent performance!
The scenario was too difficult for the French.
Playing with them I tried my best but I had also the dice gods against me.
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Once more a very impressive narrative backed up by all those lovely photos of BEAUTIFULLY painted miniatures. I am, as always, amazed by the splendid way you capture the feel for the period & recreate battles in such detail. VERY WELL DONE!
I thank you greatly for the continuing support and morale boost! Cheers!
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Love to see your beautiful collection in action! Your compatriots are lucky to get to play in your games. Look forward to more when you post up the next great game.
Thank you! I'm really glad to know that you enjoyed the game so much! I promise to post more soon! Cheers!
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There was a critical moment, when a Swiss regiment detached from Soubise was striving to come and help the right flank of Stainville who was being pressed hard. This regiment was enfiladed by the Allied cavalry who made a double move and, worse than that, diced to turn and face and failed.
For this particular instant, many factors were involved:
1. This Swiss regiment (Diesbach), belonging to the middle French line (Soubise) was ordered march to help Stainville's right flank and bar the way to the 1st Column of the allied cavalry.
They brought 1 for two rounds and were delayed to place themselves level with Stainville.
2. The Allied cavalry brought a 6 and was allowed to make a double move, covering a great distance, falling unexpectedly at the flank of Diesbach.
3. Diesbach, not having enemies frontally, according to the rules, could turn to face, bringing 4, 5 or 6. They brought 2. :'(
It was really a bad moment for me, as the French player in this game and in a critical phase.
The easy demise of the Swiss opened the road to the Allies for turning Stainville's right flank.
Later, they had free cavalry to send and fall at the rear of Soubise's cavalry fighting near Wilhelmsthal.
Two pics say it all: Please, note the line where the two tables join. The Swiss unit is standing astride.
They did not manage to move, while the Allied Cavalry was behind Grebenstain (1st pic), until they appeared at their flank (2nd pic)
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DintheDin, how do you find "Honours of War" as a ruleset?I plan to re-start gaming SYW in 15mm after a gap of 25 years, and am looking for a set of rules to replace my venerable 1st edition Koenigs Krieg. Welcome your views on the Osprey set or any others out there.
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DintheDin, how do you find "Honours of War" as a ruleset?I plan to re-start gaming SYW in 15mm after a gap of 25 years, and am looking for a set of rules to replace my venerable 1st edition Koenigs Krieg. Welcome your views on the Osprey set or any others out there.
Hi!
I haven't played with Koenigs Krieg, so honestly I cannot make a comparison.
What I know is that for more than five years now I am stuck with these rules and we have played dozens and dozens of games from little skirmishes to big battles and the game ran smoothly and -most of all- you could get a result in reasonable time. The rules are so easy to learn that after a few games you need only the 2-page QRS to play.
Here is a nice review of the rules
https://dalauppror.blogspot.com/2015/11/honours-of-war-review.html
If you wish, you may visit the Honours of War forum
https://honoursofwar.com/
Where you can find many scenarios and battle narrations and get an answer if you need any explanations or clarifications.
I strongly suggest that you give these rules a go.
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Another of your entertaining AARs Din, very intersting. Nice to let those poor Swiss have a say too - they should have expected the Scotsmen not to follow German rules of traffic though... lol
Cheers Fedja
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DintheDin, many thanks. Actually have the rules, but have never used them. To be honest I'm not a big fan of Osprey's offerings but these may be the exception. I've joined the Forum so will spend a few happy hours this Bank Holiday weekend checking it all out. I recently refurbished my 30 year old Freikorps Prussian army with new flags and some extra figures, I still have my French to so. Some of my local gaming mates have Austrians and Russians so maybe I can persuade them to dust their armies off too!
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Another of your entertaining AARs Din, very intersting. Nice to let those poor Swiss have a say too - they should have expected the Scotsmen not to follow German rules of traffic though... lol
Cheers Fedja
Hi Fedja!
It is a great joy to see you commenting here! Thank you!
I know your love for SYW as you live in an area that has seen some important battles of the period.
Enviable!
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DintheDin, many thanks. Actually have the rules, but have never used them. To be honest I'm not a big fan of Osprey's offerings but these may be the exception. I've joined the Forum so will spend a few happy hours this Bank Holiday weekend checking it all out. I recently refurbished my 30 year old Freikorps Prussian army with new flags and some extra figures, I still have my French to so. Some of my local gaming mates have Austrians and Russians so maybe I can persuade them to dust their armies off too!
Hi, This is great news! Eagerly waiting for your comments! Cheers!
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Exceptional post - thank you.
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Exceptional post - thank you.
Thank you! Much appreciated! Cheers!