AWI battle day 13th May 2023

[Smiley Miley 66]

Simon you bring your wife down to my bungalow and the cabins, I think I would win my side of the argument ? A testimony to how I am allowed to game ! Lol
Miles

[Colonel Kilgore]

Simon you bring your wife down to my bungalow and the cabins, I think I would win my side of the argument ? A testimony to how I am allowed to game ! Lol
Miles

You're living the dream, Miles! 

Simon

[Stewart 46A]

Roll call
So far

Martin.    American & British armies  Complete table setup
Stewart.    American & British armies Complete table set up
Richard
Big Mike
Miles
John
Derek

Any one I have missed?

3 tables have been booked

Stewart

[martin goddard]

I think Alan and son will be there. They are wargamers, not a removal company
Maybe Shane and Paul too??


3 tables sounds good Stewart. We had better check if there are other events at the shop?

martin

[John Watson]

I am not 100% certain at this time.
John

[Stewart 46A]

UPDATE

Martin.    American & British armies  Complete table setup
Stewart.    American & British armies Complete table set up
Richard
Big Mike.   American militia
Miles
John
Derek        British loyalists
Chris.        American southern
Alan and son (Southampton contingent)

[DorchesterBede]

Stewart

Big Mike is borrowing my Americans so I will be using my British.

Chris

[Moggy]

Just be gentle with me. Only played 2 games so far and those were ages ago.

Derek

[martin goddard]

Top tips Derek

1. Not much point shooting until at short range.(4")
2. Line infantry should always charge militia given the chance. The bayonet beats bravery.
3. Start the game in column. Lets troops be mobile until they know what is going on and where.
4. Militia should shake out into loose order if they might be charged.
5. Make strong flanker force. It might even turn up??
6.Have a cavalry unit to provide rapid "presence".
7. Roll high dice scores.
8. Destroy enemy units as there is a bonus for destruction.


martin

[Moggy]

Thanks for those words of "wisdom" Martin.

Too late to change the Army now, Doubt I will get much more chance to paint more stuff - so will go with what I have (pretty much like a general at the time).

Not so sure about number 4 though. Can't see the point in handing a charging unit a +2 in the falter test and give yourself a -2 in the fight rolls just to go into loose order. Care to explain the thinking on that one?

Derek

[Stewart 46A]

Derek
It's easier to runaway in loose order.

For those wanting some historical background  and feel like you were there

Patriot is on sky channel 302 this afternoon .

Stewart