French and Indian War - Hobbytown Kennesaw GA

pics to follow French defending Fort Rivers du Edgeville against  the British

FIW 25mm British relief Column Ambushed by French Infantry and Indians-Sword in the Forest (TSATF)

Sorry for the delay. I've been a bit under the weather the last 2 weeks
Spike posted these great Pics for us. Hope shes feeling better.

A column of British forces cross at a ford on the way to reinforce the Garrison at Rivers Edge, French Allied Indians Hid in the woods Near the French gun boat on the River and lurk behind the swamp waiting for the Limeys to show themselves. Each white card marked a random entry point for French Forces. British troops entered on the road and were already deployed at the block house up river.

British troops deploy left and right of the column as French troops approach from both sides - More Indians are behind the swamp

Huron Indians trade musket fire with British light infantry across the swampAnother group of French Indians emerged from the woods delaying the British Grenadiers deployed at the end of the British column. Repeated Charges by the Natives saw them counting coup and collecting many scalps as they decimated the ranks of the British Grenadiers in fierce fighting at the banks of the River.

French Infantry(Swiss) have moved across the bridge connecting the Block house to the relief force cutting the Garrison off from badly needed reinfocrements as the Naval Gun runs out of ammunition. Also coming down of the Hill to the right is another unit of French troops which sealed the fate of the Garrison

French Colonial Milita have moved up cutting down the Garrisons pickets as
they move up to raid the Garrison tents for booty and force the remaining British
pickets to retreat to a defensive postion under the blockhouse

(The Relief column grounds to halt assailed from the rear by rampaging Indians and forced to deploy the highlander company to the front. While One Indian Unit was broken and the Couer de Bois with rifles did little to contribute to the French victory. The French Commander was gracious in vctory as he allowed The British Commander to march out with his remaining forces. Minus the supply train, 4 guns and the supplies already in the Blockhouse. Rumor has it the British Commander privately promised to return in the Fall to defend his honor and avenge this defeat.) it was an excellent game of Sword in Forest well played by both sides

May 10 Highlights of 15mm ACW battle of Mechanicsville

Here are the photos, minus commentary by photographer Yours-Truly who usually slept through history class. As usual Spike did an excellent job of taking pics of the battle. Intial deployments saw AP Hill attempt to attack on the left and center, the only real success was in the center and right flanks where Union gunners were eventually driven off their guns by a determined Confederate Brigade. The Confederat artillery in the center hunkered down in the shadow of the bridge and finally suceeded /after being augment by a 12 pd napoleon section in causing some damage to the Union batteries deployed next to the zouave battale in the first pic. The attack on the left faltered and eventually a general withdrawal was ordered. Without out proper scouting prior to the battle it was assumed the river was swollen from recent rains and therefore was unfordable. this proved not to be the case. As the brigadier on the left finally sent word to AP Hill but the decision to withdraw had already been made and orders dispatched.


Others may feel free to fill in the details of what happened. AS can be seen in the last photo the Confederate left is in full retreat while the center brigade has been decimated and had few effectives left to support the artillerys withdrawal. The Confederates lost 8 guns and 3 caissons, and suffered 2500 casualties, while the Union division suffered a similar level of infantry casualties, but they lost only 2 guns and no caissons. Battery A died to the last man defending the Confederate left as the Army retreated. Although the Battery at the left of the Zouave regiment did suffer a morale failure at the end of the battle. Too little too late.

Napoleonic skirmish miniatures wargame- Song of Drums and Shakos

These are photos from yesterday's game of Song of Drums and Shakos, a Napoleonic skirmish miniatures wargame based on the mechanics of the popular fun and fast-playing Song of Blades and Heroes game by Ganesha Games. The Game sessions were run at Hobbytown USA in Kennesaw, GA. Steve Page was the Gamemaster.

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Second Game French Dragoons Attacked By Spanish Cavalry

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French foraging party secures the Mill for Marshal Massena

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French Volitgeur missed Captain Sharpe and The British Rifle
The Donkey is dinner tonight.

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