Today in Wrocław, PL we play a game in General d’Armee in Bolter. Battle had place in area of villages Badrolls and Worserolls placed somewhere in continental Europe. On one side were French and Württemberg lead by generals Jędrzej and Kris, on the other side were anti-napoleonic coalition of Russia and United Kingdom lead by me and general Tomas.
Before battle started some agents managed to do some things in British-Russian camp – damaged black powder, add some extra stuff to food etc.
Württemberg on right flank of French coalition.French in the middle and left flank of French coalition.Russian infantry brigade in the middle. Russian in the middle and United Kingdom on right.French Hussars.Württemberg advance when Russian brigade stay and watch.British advance towards French.95th took positions in the forest.French advance towards British. Russian artillery open fire, but black powder was wet – someone sabotaged it before battle started. Russian brigade composed of Polish Uhlans recruited from Polish nobility and Don Cossacs arrived.French took village „Badrolls” before Russians were able to secure it.Russians Jagers opened fire on advancing Württemberg troops.Polish-Cossacks cavalry tried to change situation on the field.Cavalry of both sides contested on British-Russian right flank.Bayonnets fixed – Russian infantry charged Württemberg batallion. Beautiful Kris Württemberg. Russian infantry advance to mere village „Badrolls” – symbol of British and Russian defeat. Russian batallion took ground after winning in hand to hand combat. A lot of fire and French were still in the famous now village. Situation in the middle where both sides shell each other with artillery. French cuirassiers charged Russian batallion and…… broke it in one charge.Russian infantry prepare to stand they ground against heavy French cavalry. Even though soldiers as Russian infantry was weren’t able to held they ground and did step back, artillery limbered.Cavalry clash on Allied right flank.Shattered Russian brigade still fight.Polish uhlans vs French cuirassiers.Retreat of British hussars. Moment when I losed my infantry brigade, as they morale went pretty low.Plus one more brigade was broken.My allied general Tomas held his ground, but enemy took all key positions.
Summary: – with my ally general Tomas we tried to do anything to win or at least to hold positions, but without results. It was a curse of that place – villages Badrolls and Worserolls will stay in our memory forever. – thank you to Jędrzej, Kris and Tomek for a great game and to Adam who sat with us on this rainy Sunday in Wrocław. – anyway, I don’t remember when I had so many, so bad rolls in General d’Armee – I wasn’t alone, general Tomas had in critical moments the same rolls as me. Wet black powder, soldier who ate food with poison before battle started, broken cavalry equipment etc. Anyway, next time will be better 🙂 !
On Friday evening (15.09.2023) we managed to play one more bigger game a month, than usually we are playing for last two years. So now we have plans to play one or two more games a month, than only one we played on weekends.
So we managed to played a battle beetwen armies worth 2,500 points per side – on one side was Kris with German state – Württemberg and Napoleonic French, on the other side were allied force of Austrians lead Rafał, Prussians lead by Mr. Goldfish and Russians lead by me.
We played our game as always in Bolter, great place in Wrocław, Poland. If you are interested in playing with us – you can find us on Bolter Club page or on Wrocławscy Bonapartyści.
Württemberg artillery battery of Kris keeping eye on bridge.French cuirassiers and Württemberg dragons ready to go to the other side of river.The cavalry made a sortie across the river.Prussians jagers get into the forest.Austrian artillery battery and infantry batallions ready to invite French with hail of bullets.Russians advancing toward well prepared position in farmstead close to the bridge. My Russian force at now is composed of Western Oblast infantry brigade, Polish Uhlans, Cossacks, artillery and officers composed of Russians. Want to paint Moscow Grenadiers, Dragons from Sankt Petersburg and then maybe something from Psków or Smoleńsk plus one more unit of uhlans – Wohlynian regiment. Mr. Goldfish Prussians fougt well in the forest.The main task for allied forces were to take and hold bridges.Situation on the left flank…… goes out of control, Austrian infantry brigade losed nerves from one charge and left the field.Then opposite Russian artillery attempts to support advancing Russian infantry. Austrian cavalry lead countercharge against napoleonic forces. When Austrian get into combat with French and they ally…Polish Uhland and Don Cossacs in the service of Tsar charged on Württemberg battery and destroyed it. Several units broken left the field. Brave Prussians rushed to support collapsing left flank of Allied forces. Austrian hussars on the rear of French elite cavalry.Cossacs, Poles and Russians are coming in the name of greatest leader Tzar of Russia.Fighting to the bitter end Austrian cavalry do not give up.Russian Jagers engage with Württemberg infantry based in the farmstead.Polish uhlans lead the way!With incoming French units Allied left flank finally was broken in a moments.Too much alcohol or … glue said go down. After the messenger reported the defeat on the left wing, the Russian commander decided to send back several battalions.Prussians valiantly defending what was left from left flank. Follow me, boys! My Russians stand alone this time to the end.Uhlans and supporting them cossacs did retreat move.
Summary: – I spend good time, have some ideas for our next games. – thank you for great game to all my co-gamers and for all observers we had! – I think that I’m alive more than in February/March of 2022.
Today in Wrocław, PL – in Bolter greatest gaming centre we played one more great game in General d’Armee – today coalition of Austria, UK, Russia (including Poles loyal to the Tzar) fought battle against France. As a group we are players from Wrocław, PL, Ostrów Wielkopolski (thank you Jędrzej!), Bartek (living in Truntow, CZ). We are open to just play with ppl outside of our community – we play once a month there. Next time is 03.09 – it’s Sunday!
British, Russians in the town and French. Our team, usually we go for a dinner after game – today I played Bolt Action after. 8 hours – my spine, something is not good at all.Russian brigade deployed.Hold the ground!Ready, aim, fire!Russian cavalry – Polish Uhlans and Don Cossacs charge!Don Cossacs give up.Both sides fired a lot of bullets.Russian artillery joined shooting.French right wing looked strong, looked.Polish Uhlans after some loses decided.To leave the field.Austrians are coming to support Russians.Fighting in the town, no one controlled it – both sides were there.
Summary: – thank you guys for meeting and who cares about results of the game? In case of who was winner and loser – at the end good side was in better position.
Today we played our monthly game in General d’Armee – there were only three of us, me, my ally Rafał and Tomek who took opposite side. We had four brigades per side – three infantry brigades and one cavalry, both sides had two batteries of guns attached to infantry batallions.
On sir Thomas side were British along several Germans and Spanish, on the other side were France, Poland and Russia under my and de Rafał leadership. Both sides had to take objectives – one worth two points – which was to control road in the forest in the middle and two smaller – roads next to village chapel and another one next to burned tavern.
Forest of Shadows – place which was objective #1.Small chapel dedicated to the Jesus Christ – minor objective #2.Ruins of the tavern – „Rome” – minor objective #2.General Rafal battalion of French.French lead by me in the middle, next to the Russians and forest.Both sides were on the opposite sides.British of sir Thomas are coming.British and Germans on the other flank.Two Russian batallions of line infantry, artillery and jagers companies arrived to the field of battle. British vs Russians and incoming French&Poles on our right flank. Our left flank, artillery ready to fire…… one on the hill and another one on the field.So I told my comrades: first shoot and I will get out of ammo which happend then 🙂 .Both sides coming closer to fight for the ruins of tavern.Casadores with rifles scored several hits on Russian jagers.Fortunately combined French and Polish cavalry came from reserves to oppose British cavalry. Just in time.Stable situation on left flank.British cavalry of sir Thomas.Left flank belonged to French from continental allied side.Close to shoot at each other, both sides started fire from muskeets.Russians fired to much powder, so to the end they cannons were much less effective.British bravely charged on Polish uhlans and French cuirrassiers. Russian jagers escaped when saw that fighting for a forest is without chance to win.Cuirassiers won combat and enemy retreated to they lines.Flank charge, devastating one.First French battalion broken in hand to hand combat on bayonnets.Cavalry of continental armies in a triumph.Bavarian battalion.
Summary: – thank you generals Tomek and Rafał for great game, thank you to Rafał and Bolter.pl for help with models and terrains. – we still learn system, but it’s nice and looks pretty good compared to one I liked, but with my feral rolls I cannot play in it for maybe one last year – this one is pretty good. – we had more than 500 miniatures on battlefield, which is not biggest number we had during our games in Napoleonic games. There will be more this Autumn. – if someone is interested to play with us from time to time – don’t worry to comment here or under post – we are based in Wrocław, Poland. Wrocław is not far away from many Polish cities, it’s also close to Berlin, Dresden, Prague or even Bratislava or Vienna. To be sure, we have great place to play and good pubs close to it 😉 . – the result of a battle was a Draw. – close to us were tournament of Song of Ice and Fire – in Bolter tournaments of a different systems are regular.
On last weekend we played a battle in General d’Armee, there were four of us, Bartek and Jędrzej were playing France and me and Tomek were playing coalition lead by Great Britain with Portugal, Russia and Spanish as here allies.
Many thanks to all participants for great game and for great time after, on dinner in SOTE pub close to Bolter. Of course I hope that we will continue our games and I will wake up again on Sunday mornings.
Both sides started in opposite corners of the table – here objectives – two stone bridges. Allied cavalry appeard first, British hussars and Polish Uhlans loyal to the Tzar.Our plan was to cross the river and secure bridge for infantry.French cavalry and horse artillery.Both sides visible next to great coffee served in Bolter Cafe.Mixed brigade of Portugal, Russian and Spanish. Had to finish bases and some details of my Russian Jagers.French cavalry advances toward Allied cavalry which crossed river.French infantry march to the other bridge.Combined Portugal, Russian and Spanish brigade march slowly.French cavalry formed into combat formation.Allied cavalry formed to fight as well.British are coming.Cuirassiers securing flank.First clash beetwen cavalry.Allied cavalry losed some combats.British advances forward.On the opposite side French march in the column to take position.Several French units are too much for this bridge.Most of our cavalry regiments ceased to exists, many Uhlans were lost in the river.French cavalry rule over the battlefield. French cavalry manged to cross water in the middle – coming in sight of allied infantry.
Summary: – at the end French succesfully secured one bridge, another one was still in hands of Allied troops. I think that we need more time to play such game – we played around four hours. – thank you to Rafał for showing me rulebook for this, after small talk why I losed interest in Black Powder ruleset, which is simple, but few things with really bad rolls can destroy your will to play. Then tests with Kuba and Tomek – that’s it, I’m waiting for second edition of General d’Armee.
On last Saturday we played bigger battle in General d’Armee – on one side were British and Portugal led by generals Damian and Tomek, on the other side were mix of many different European nations represented by French, Prussia and Russia led by Bartosz, Jakub, Piotr and me.
British are coming.British centre.Part of our centre were secured by Russian infantry and Polish Uhlan regiment.Left flank secured by several cavalry regiments.French securing other part of the centre.Prussian took right flank of our combined force.British left flank opposed by Prussians.Battle for a tawern and crossroads.Russian artillery ready to open fire.Chapel – silent deponent of battle.Among British were Portugal regiment.British right flank secured by cavalry and artillery.Close range fire beetwen Russian Jagers and British artillery.British seized defensive position in tavern.Prussians taking positions behind hedgehod.British slowly advancing on left flank.Cavalry charged on British cavalry.British cavalry after short clash turned tail and fled.Polish uhlans in full speed charged British cannon battery…… and in advance galloped toward British sharpshooters.One of the Russian batallions had enough and retreated.British cavalry regrouped into squares.In act of bravery uhlans charged British square.Left flank secured and British reorganized to defend against massed cavalry regiments.
Summary: – it was great battle – from initial four players we grow up to six generals around the table. – victory belonged to continentals and cavalry did great job on the left flank.
Last Tuesday we played with Karaś small battle in General d’Armee – we still learn this system and it was third game I played and second one with field marshal Karaś. I played with my Russians and Karaś played with his Prussians.
W ostatni wtorek zagraliśmy z Karasiem małą grę w General d’Armee – nadal uczymy się systemu i to była moja trzecia gra i druga w którą zagrałem z marszałkiem polowym Karasiem. Grałem swoimi Rosjanami i Karaś grał swoimi Prusakami.
Summary: – Prussians took bridge and route Russians.
Podsumowanie: – Prusacy zdobyli most i odrzucili Rosjan.
Today in Bolter.pl, Wrocław, Poland we played struggle beetwen those bad French plus Polish Vistula Legion and Prussia, Russia and one Poland regiment in the service of Tzar Alexander. Our battle was on two flanks and unfortunately flank held by Prussia got too many attacks from French side – they were broken.
Dzisiaj w Bolterze we Wrocławiu zagraliśmy potyczkę między tymi złymi Francuzami i wspierającym ich polskim Legionem Nadwiślańskim a Prusami, Rosją i jednym polskim regimentem w służbie cara Aleksandra. Nasza bitwa toczyła się na dwóch skrzydłach i niefortunnie skrzyło trzymane przez Prusy pękło z powodu licznych francuskich ataków.
Russians in the column. Rosjanie w kolumnie marszowej.French and Polish line. Francuska i Polska linia.Prussians waiting for some more paint. Prusacy czekający na więcej farby.Russians and Polish Uhlans held flank. Rosjanie i Polscy ułani utrzymali skrzydło.
Summary: – we wait for September to play something bigger.
Podsumowanie: – czekamy na wrzesień by zagrać coś większego.
Today morning I manged to finish base for my newly painted officer – so now my Polish Uhlans will be deployed as separate brigade, never again to be field with infantry and artillery. Now officer is waiting for his second brigade of Don Cossacs.
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