Crimean War dust-up in the Caucasus BBB

[vtsaogames]

Last night we played the Crimean War scenario of Kurudere, a Russia vs. Turk scenario set in the Caucasus in 1854. Warning: we don’t have any of the correct figures for this but other BBB guys say the game is a blast. We substituted Blucher’s Prussians for Russians and 1870 French for Turks. If that truly offends you, please avert your eyes now. If you can stomach that, read on. The game was a hoot and will deserve repeat attention from us in the future.





Link to the blog is here: http://corlearshookfencibles.blogspot.com/

[ChrisBBB]

Nice report, thanks, Vincent!

Chris

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[vtsaogames]

Thank you, Chris.

Some additional info on the lead up to the battle: the Ottomans (led by a reluctant civilian administrator pushed into command) were making an anemic attempt to raise the siege of Kars, the major Turkish fortress in the Caucasus. The withdrawal of a wagon train fooled the Russians into thinking the Turks were retreating. The Russians advanced, the Turks tried to jump them and this battle resulted.

[ChrisBBB]

Excellent synopsis.

The 'reluctant civilian administrator' is trumped by the general i/c the Turkish contingent in the Crimea. IIRC he got the job on the strength of his fine performance as the manager of a tannery.

Chris

Bloody Big BATTLES!
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