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Thursday 14 March 2024

54mm Jacobite Rebellion

 Next week Bob Black is visiting and we plan to play a game and generally catch up on all things wargaming.

I thought it would be fun to try out Jacobite Rising by Compass Games.  However, instead of using the little wooden blocks we could play on the table, using our combined 54mm metal figure collections.  The table has been set up, with the Jacobites sitting astride the main north road, cutting off Government resupply operations.  A government force has been despatched to remove the blockade:

The Jacobites holding the higher ground, with troops from Regiment Royal Ecossais and some lowland units, highlanders in the foreground:

Government forces arrive on the field with a mixture of Guards and line battalions, seen here working through the trees on the river bank:

And a general view of the field, with Government forces lined up on the left, Jacobites on the right:
We will probably play this next Tuesday, after which I will write up a report.


6 comments:

  1. Looking forward to seeing your report when you play this game, lovely looking figures.

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    1. Thanks. It will be interesting to see how this works out.

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  2. For our vicarious delight I am pleased that you went with the glorious 54 mm figs over the wooden blocks!
    Regards, James

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    1. Thanks James. We will see how it works out when we play, but it looks quite good.

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  3. That layout looks outstanding, Bob. Definitely looking forward to any write-up you provide on the battle ahead. :-)

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    1. We played half of the battle yesterday. Hoping to conclude soon and will write up a report - not looking good for the Jacobites!

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