SI’s Dorking 1875: UD 11/4 British Lifeguards converted

[Jaeger]

Absolutely amazing table. 

[Silent Invader]

Thanks all. 

Am very much looking forward to playing the game - AAR to follow Idc

[MaleGriffin]

Gorgeous game! Beautiful terrain with beautiful figures!

[Silent Invader]

Thanks 

The first game has now been played, with the table laid out for Rebels & Patriots as follows:



The river can only be crossed by the bridge or the ford.

With the British Resisters comprising 4 units of 6 civilians, one unit went into the single house to the west of Main Street, another into the row of houses to the west, a third in the row to the east and then the fourth behind the barricade. For unit cards please see prior posts.



In accord with the scenario, the Bavarian Jägers approached from the south. They could see the Resisters behind their barricades but at this stage were unaware of those who were out of sight.



With the Resisters mandated to stay within their cover unless driven out, the first few turns were solely for the Jägers who, avoiding the obvious exposure atop the bridge, moved forward via the ford.





The Jägers opened fire on the Resisters from some 20” away, but with them hunkered down behind their barricade, every shot missed. However, without any return fire being experienced, it was apparent that the Resisters lacked range. Taking a calculated risk, the Jägers then moved across the fields of crops, intending to clear the village via the east-side houses.



Unable to cross the thicker hedge to the east, the Jägers were forced closer to the village though still took care to stay outside of range of the Resisters at the barricade.

It was at this point that the Bavarian plan ran into trouble. The unseen Resisters in the east-side houses now had the Jägers within range and so they opened fire, causing one casualty and creating Disorder, which forced a retreat. Unable to Rally but still just in range, the Jägers suffered a further round of fire, lost two more men and became Broken.



Having been forced backwards, the Jäger were now out of firing range. Still (albeit only just) flailing to rally, they continued to fall back.



With the Jäger having fallen back to the ford, it was concluded that they had failed in what had been an impetuous action: the village was not to be theirs and they would leave the field to return with reinforcements.







All-in-all, an enjoyable little game that will act as the prelude to the next, which is likely to include reinforcements for both sides. 

[OSHIROmodels]

Splendid 

[Blackwolf]

Brilliant stuff 

[Romark]

Nice Aar 👍

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Superb! What a lovely looking game and great fun too.   

[Emir of Askaristan]

Excellent AAR.

Your description reminds me of the skirmish actions described in Embree's book on the 2nd SchleswigHolstein war, so you've hit the spot with your choice of figures and game scale.

Look forward to reading more.

[Silent Invader]

Thanks all - glad you enjoyed what was a really small game at only 8 points per side 

Your description reminds me of the skirmish actions described in Embree's book on the 2nd SchleswigHolstein war, so you've hit the spot with your choice of figures and game scale.

Thanks for the feedback - that’s really good to know. The way that the story unfolded felt really natural

[Malamute]

Lovely pics. 

[Captain Blood]

Beauteous 

[CapnJim]

Well done.  Your Jagers preformed just as our newly-fielded miniature units do when they first see the elephant...

Perfectly lovely terrain, by the way...

[Captain Blood]

You're going to be very busy painting!

Great looking forces though

[Elk101]

Fantastic project! I've just read through your battle report and admired the stunning images of your table set up. Lovely work.