Author Topic: Sugar Islands 1759 "Guadaloupe" (Read 1768 times)

juergen c. olk · « **on:** August 10, 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.

juergen c. olk · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2021, 02:02:15 AM »

..a few more..

Gangleri · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 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.

FifteensAway · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2021, 05:47:19 AM »

Very nice. What is the source of the matt, please? And thank you.

Emir of Askaristan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 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

marianas_gamer · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2021, 07:53:48 AM »

What no zombies?

All kidding aside, great looking game! Is that a home made mat? Its excellent.

juergen c. olk · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 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.

Schogun · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 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

Chuck

MaleGriffin · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2021, 03:11:30 PM »

Outstanding! Beautifully done!

mluther · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 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
Mark

CapnJim · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 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..."

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!

juergen c. olk · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 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.

traveller · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2021, 08:20:59 PM »

Very nice! Thanks for sharing

Siaba · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2021, 08:37:02 PM »

Great table anyway

BillK · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 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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