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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: Jabba on September 21, 2015, 01:08:11 PM

Title: Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm. New Buckingham Historical Wargamers
Post by: Jabba on September 21, 2015, 01:08:11 PM
Last Saturday the New Buckenham Historical Wargammers refought the afternoon attack by the french at the Battle of Talavera in 1809. The figures were 28mm and the rule set used was Black Powder to 2/3 ranges.

To make things manageable the french regiments were reduced to two battalions each, except where they were a single regiment brigade, and stats adjusted to compensate. We lack full units in correct period uniforms so post 1812 made up a large portion of the forces as well as some interlopers as spanish line cavalry.

We decided the limits of the battlefield would be the artillery redoubt to the south and the hills of Sierra de Segurilla to the north.

The result, due to some poor dice rolling, not very historical. The spanish held on doggedly on both flanks while the british centre was pierced by french column and dragoons so no title for Wellesley this time.

For a fuller AAR and loads of pictures see
New Buckenham Historical Wargamers (https://m.facebook.com/302874659765417/albums/1045696748816534/)

A few pictures here:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMAG1099_1_zpsqezjbo2i.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMAG1101_zps61afdcgi.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMAG1107_zps7csuis3l.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0721_zpsolm8o6mz.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0723_zpsvtqfi5dn.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0727_zpslc1k6dwt.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0730_zpsdzxa74db.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0731_zpsac2qwdts.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0732_zpsfaaxg6q1.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0735_zpsxcdzqtt1.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0736_zpsqg6t8oll.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0737_zpsolae3c6t.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0739_zpslwlgaf9g.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0742_zpsflfizgeq.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0743_zpsxzc4sqlu.jpg)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/Jabbamiles/Wargames/Talavera%201809/IMG_0744_zpscbnvkto0.jpg)

A personal thanks from me to carojon for the pointers etc.

Same again next year with more Spanish and correct uniforms, we hope.
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: Malamute on September 21, 2015, 01:23:04 PM
A visual treat. ;D How many figures on the table?
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: Jabba on September 21, 2015, 02:14:41 PM
Number of figures involved, based for Shako II ruleset as main rules the club uses for 28mm Napoleonics.

French:
41 Battalions of Infantry (18 figs each)
12 Regiments of Cavalry (9 figs each)
10 Artillery pieces with crew
Approx 20 skirmisher stands (up to 4 figs each)
Command stands
Casualty markers

British:
22 Battalions of Infantry (18 figs each)
2 Battalions of Guards (24 figs each)
6 Regiments of Cavalry (9 figs each)
12 Rifle Company stands (3 figs each)
4 Artillery pieces with crew
Approx 10 skirmisher stands (up to 4 figs each)
Command stands
Casualty markers

Spanish:
7 Battalions of Infantry (18 figs each)
1 Battalion of Grenadiers (12 figs)
3 Artillery pieces with crew
2 Regiments of Cavalry (9 figs each), guest appearance by Dutch/Belgians in bicorns.
Command stand
Casualty markers

So in total around 1840 figures all told.
All totals are approx correct I think :)
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: Shipka on September 21, 2015, 04:01:26 PM
A beautiful looking game, my interest is in the terrsin, what width of road did you use and also the width of the river
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: IronDuke596 on September 21, 2015, 05:56:38 PM
Yes indeed, a "visual treat" well done!
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: Jabba on September 21, 2015, 07:16:30 PM
Shipka
The infantry bases are approx 50mm deep so that should give you a rough size for the roads and river sections we used from the club's general use stock.
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: Atheling on September 21, 2015, 09:00:48 PM
Holy bejeezus!!!!!

 :o :o :o

(see below!)

Quote from: Jabba on September 21, 2015, 02:14:41 PM
Number of figures involved, based for Shako II ruleset as main rules the club uses for 28mm Napoleonics.

French:
41 Battalions of Infantry (18 figs each)
12 Regiments of Cavalry (9 figs each)
10 Artillery pieces with crew
Approx 20 skirmisher stands (up to 4 figs each)
Command stands
Casualty markers

British:
22 Battalions of Infantry (18 figs each)
2 Battalions of Guards (24 figs each)
6 Regiments of Cavalry (9 figs each)
12 Rifle Company stands (3 figs each)
4 Artillery pieces with crew
Approx 10 skirmisher stands (up to 4 figs each)
Command stands
Casualty markers

Spanish:
7 Battalions of Infantry (18 figs each)
1 Battalion of Grenadiers (12 figs)
3 Artillery pieces with crew
2 Regiments of Cavalry (9 figs each), guest appearance by Dutch/Belgians in bicorns.
Command stand
Casualty markers

So in total around 1840 figures all told.
All totals are approx correct I think :)

Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: carojon on September 23, 2015, 06:08:02 PM
Hi Tony,
Well done to you and the chaps at the New Buckingham Historical Wargamers, that is an excellent looking game, with what looks like a hard fought action. The pictures and captions really capture the look of the battle and is a credit to you and the club.
I look forward to more
Cheers
JJ
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: Jabba on September 23, 2015, 07:34:51 PM
Waterloo over two days in October, Shako II in 28mm  :)
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: nevermore on September 25, 2015, 09:04:32 AM
Beautiful and alot of effort went into this game, good stuff.
Title: Re: Battle of Talavera 1809 afternoon attack in 28mm
Post by: Norm on September 26, 2015, 06:39:33 AM
What a treat, a real quality of time type of game.