We are back to Zoom games due to the pandemic restrictions in Scotland. While this isn't as good as the real thing it does have the advantage of engaging with friends from overseas. As my current project is the War of 1812, a game with an American seemed very appropriate.
First up I needed to finish the outstanding units. These are the US line infantry from the Old Glory range. I really should do standard units first, but like most wargamers, I am drawn to the most interesting units.
I have plenty of British figures but the Canadian militia had distinctive headgear, so a pack of them will make my British army a lot more authentic.
Games over Zoom have to be kept very simple so we went for 'Rebels and Patriots' with a standard 24 point force for each side.
This was a straight-forward lineup and the Americans advanced first with the centre pushing ahead. The US artillery struck first blood, being well positioned on the hill and quickly disordered one of the British line units.
A reenactor at Fort Niagara on my visit to the battlefields in 2018 |
A nice little action - my own 1812 collection is mainly Old Glory with a very few extras by Knuckleduster - one day, I would like to add a few units of their Brits in winter clothing! As it happens, we have an 1812 game planned for Sunday so should have a report on it available in two or three days
ReplyDeleteDon't tempt me into 28mm for this period!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I really like this period and these armies. This period is very interesting with a great diversity of troops.
ReplyDeleteGood game
My armies US/UK 1812-1815