Polish War 1625-1629 - AAR #3

[Dalauppror]

We have continued my Polish–Swedish War 1625–1629 campaign at the club to get further playtest games of the Pikeman´s Lament rules that I and Dan Mersey are working on.

The Campaign revolves around the war between the Swedes and the Poles in 1625-1629 and we have started of during the autum of 1625.

The Polish–Swedish Wars were a series of wars between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden. Broadly construed, the term refers to a series of wars between 1563 and 1721. More narrowly, it refers to particular wars between 1600 and 1629.

The Polish–Swedish War of 1625–1629 was the fourth stage (after 1600–1611, 1617–1618, and 1620–1625) in a series of conflicts between Sweden and Poland fought in the 17th century. It began in June 1625 and ended four years later with the Truce of Altmark and later at Stuhmsdorf with the Treaty of Stuhmsdorf.

In 1621, the Swedes besiege and conquered Riga, which attracted attention, as it was the first time a Protestant leaders defeated a Catholic power. The Swedish army was worn and the Poles could regain the initiative at Dorpat. Truce was signed in November 1622 and was extended until March 1625. Any acceptable terms for peace with Poland, could not be reached, so Gustav II Adolf planned a new campaign against Poland, which began in June 1625. Kokenhusen, Birze and Mitau was captured and Dorpat was taken after six days of siege. During the autumn of 1625 two Polish armies appeared against the Swedish forces and Gustav II Adolf decided to get into a clash before the Polish forces managed to unite.

So this is the starting point for my Polish War club campaign.

Below are a map of the area around the Town of  Kokenhusen in latvia where the campaign are set during the Autum of 1625.



For this game I run a Escort scenario that took place just outside the town of Ascheraden. [url=http://dalauppror.blogspot.se/2016/02/polish-war-1625-1629-aar-3.html]You can see a bunch of pictures from the game at my blog[/url]

best regards Michael

[Marine0846]

Another fine battle.
Love the photos.
I really enjoy them.
Thanks for posting.
Also a very fine battle report by your game mate, Gunnar.

[FierceKitty]

I find Swedes are the one enemy that really give Poles trouble.

[Father Primus]

Fighting for supply wagons is an interesting scenario, unfortunately, rarely seen...

As always, it is a great joy to read your reports and look at your miniatures!