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Offline juergen c. olk

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Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« on: 10 August 2021, 01:57:42 AM »
Inspired by Stuart Insch, I ran the Battle for Madame Duschampes Plantation. 1759 Guadaloupe French vs British.

Using Tricorn lll, w/random event cards, I ran this at the SYWs' Con, just completed.
Both games were very competive, but the British cream always rises to the top. French militia w/ Freemen Battalions, Freebooters and 2 Companies of Swiss. British had Royal Marines, the 42nd, Naval Landing party and 3 regular BNs.
« Last Edit: 10 August 2021, 05:12:56 AM by Westfalia Chris »

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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #1 on: 10 August 2021, 02:02:15 AM »
..a few more..

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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #2 on: 10 August 2021, 02:10:05 AM »
What a lovely spectacle and a fine collection of troops.  I like the priest haranguing the French and then the fellow with the dogs keeping the freedmen in line.
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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #3 on: 10 August 2021, 05:47:19 AM »
Very nice.  What is the source of the matt, please?  And thank you.
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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #4 on: 10 August 2021, 06:52:09 AM »
Hello!

Wow Juergen, you really gave it some justice there. What an excellent table and figures!

Glad you enjoyed the scenario. Would you mind if I cross posted on my blog? There's a scenario there you might like to try too

https://stuartinschwargames.blogspot.com/2020/04/encounter-with-maroons-scenario.html
« Last Edit: 10 August 2021, 07:12:15 AM by Emir of Askaristan »

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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2021, 07:53:48 AM »
What no zombies? lol lol All kidding aside, great looking game! Is that a home made mat? Its excellent.
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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2021, 08:33:01 AM »
Yes ,Stuart please cross post,I;m honoured.Also Lon ,I did have a Voodoo priest w/ followers on a wagon  ,then  a Altar. Also the Mat was from the Wargaming Company,but they don;t make it anymore.

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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2021, 01:29:16 PM »
Juergen --

Can you share the sources for the British and French figures? I know the natives are from Trent.

Thanks

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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2021, 03:11:30 PM »
Outstanding! Beautifully done!
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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #9 on: 10 August 2021, 03:46:33 PM »
I really enjoy that scenario. I've run it twice now using Sharp Practice.  Just ran another game based on the Guadaloupe Outpost assault at our Hostorical Game Day. 
Stuart's book is highly recommended for those looking for a different setting for 7YW battles
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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #10 on: 10 August 2021, 04:14:35 PM »
Lovely games and pics.  Just lovely.  I too see that the Frenchies had their priest in tow.  "In nomine patris et fili et spiritus sancti..." 8)

Not sure I'd have wanted to be in that French battalion facing those Highland Laddies and those grenadiers, though.... ;)

In any event, well done!
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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #11 on: 10 August 2021, 07:40:39 PM »
Schogun,the French militia(Blue) and Swiss are Front Rank. Naval landing party,Crann Tara.  The Highlanders ,are Eureka.Mtd officers are Minden and Perry. Royal Marines AW miniatures. Freemen are Trent. Voodoo priest and Freebooters are Brigade games. Not shown english and Grenadiers Fife and Drum and Perry AWI. Hope this helps ,I love this campaign ,,next maybe 1763 Falklands.,LOL..."Dirty Deeds Done for Sheep"..Spanish vs British.

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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #12 on: 10 August 2021, 08:20:59 PM »
Very nice! Thanks for sharing :-* :-* :-*

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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #13 on: 10 August 2021, 08:37:02 PM »
Great table anyway  :)
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Re: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe"
« Reply #14 on: 12 August 2021, 03:27:05 PM »
Very nice game.

Between your posts, and mluthers 15mm Sugar Islands posts, I'm really liking the Sugar Islands' action as a gaming option.

Looking forward to more posts.

 

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