Greetings…
Last week I went over to Alan Perry’s house for a game of toy soldiers…
Alan was play testing Jervis Johnson’s forthcoming Valour and Fortitude rules…
Alan and Steve played the French and their Allies while David,Michael and myself played the Anglo-Portuguese and Spanish.
Because of work commitments I arrived later than the others and came on the table as reinforcements.
Here are some images pre-reinforcements…
The reinforcements arrive…
They are just begging to charge something… Hurrah!
The rest of the battle…
A bit of Light Cavalry action… Which I of course lost…. Gloriously.
Desafortunada… Cavalry…. A Grand Battery… Hmmmmm!
Yes of course he went for it…Encouraged by everyone…. Even my own side.
In the end the didn’t get as far as the guns because we won the day… Hurrah! (I’m not sure how much of a contribution that I actually made to the victory but I am still going to take the win).
A splendid game in splendid company which managed to use most of the table throughout the battle… Many thanks to Alan.
You can find a bit more on the game here…
All the best. Aly.
Lovely stuff Aly, as usual. You do mix in some very select circles!
ReplyDeleteThank you JBM…
DeleteSelect!… You have never seen them after a night in the pub 😂.
All the best. Aly
Fantastic troops and terrain, Aly. Must have been a joyous occasion to lead the Allies to victory.
ReplyDeleteJonathan you are clearly correct… my glorious actions led to our victory…. Honest 😁
DeleteAll the best. Aly
What a wonderful looking game and well done for the win.
ReplyDeleteAlan certainly puts on a good show Steve…
DeleteAnd yes a win…. I will so take that 😁.
Looked a grand game Aly!
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed Ray…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Looking forward to hearing more about the rules used .
ReplyDeleteAlan was working of an early-ish draft and I basically just let him tell me what I could and couldn’t do…
DeleteThe game felt reasonably fast and was satisfyingly bloody…
I am looking forward to try it again.
All the best. Aly
A grand looking game on all accounts. The allies were indeed lucky that you turned up and saved the day in grand style too😉
ReplyDeleteIt was Phil…
DeleteAnd they were 😁.
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly this acts as wonderful inspiration as I gradually work through another Peninsular unit. What a wonderful looking battle👍
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure Matt…
DeleteI look forward to seeing your new unit.
All the best. Aly
Some wonderful eye candy there Aly! You just have to love those Spanish dragoons in the yellow don’t you? It must have been a pleasure to command them.
ReplyDeleteWhat’s not to like about yellow uniforms Mark…
DeleteI think I commanded them gloriously 😁.
All the best. Aly.
So many beautiful figures Aly and a wonderful, wonderful table. Truly spectacular wargaming. Thanks for presenting us all the true accounts of the winning side😂
ReplyDeleteIt’s a pleasure Carlo…
DeleteMr Perry does have some lovely toys.
All the best. Aly
As expected a most impressive layout. The Peninsular war I always feel is the best Napoleonic campaign to refight and being in command of the Spanish is always good. No one expects anything from them so any success is most rewarding
ReplyDeleteClassic Alan Perry…
DeleteIt’s certainly a nice colourful part of the Napoleonic Wars… mind you, you could say that about any part of the Wars…
“No one expects anything from them so any success is most rewarding “…. I think you have just perfectly described my dice throwing 😂.
All the best. Aly
A veritable cornucopia of wargaming goodness and a win. What more can a chap ask?
ReplyDeleteI would ask for a few more victories 😂
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Wonderful game table and troops - a feast for the eyes!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your victory but ... this unfortunately ruins your career as the most unlucky general in history! Maybe you will need to return the trophy you've recently earned? : D
It was indeed…
DeleteFortunately the trophy was for my misadventures over the Wild Geese weekend… so it mine to keep 😁
All the best. Aly
Good friends, a well set table brimming with toy soldiers, and a victory! Not such a bad way to spend a day really.
ReplyDeleteVery true indeed Ross…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Those dragoons! What a glorious and gorgeous unit to command. They look completely unblooded however, did they just scare the French into submission?
ReplyDeleteThey do look glorious don’t they…
DeleteI think I just distracted the guns away from more important targets.😁
All Yer best. Aly
Aly, what a fantastic looking game, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt a pleasure Meic…
DeleteAs was the game 😁.
As one would expect from the host and location, an absolute feast of eye candy there Aly. You are most fortunate that your career and location put you in this illustrious company....or maybe it is the Perrys who are lucky to have your acquaintance?!😚
ReplyDeleteI am indeed a lucky chap Keith…
DeleteAs are the Perry’s 😂.
All the best. Aly.
Outstanding - still very jealous you get to play with such nice toys!! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was/is indeed….
DeleteYou have some rather splendid toys yourself…
All the best. Aly
Gorgeous Spanish cavalry together with their ideal dashing commander, of course you led them to victory! Tempted by the Spanish to be honest, maybe after I'm done with Austrians and French!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
They are very pretty Iain…
DeleteAnd of course all would have been lost without them/me 😂
All the best. Aly