As I reorganize the game room I'm pulling out boxes of troops that I don't think I've touched since we moved up here to Maine. So just a quick post of some photos of my limited Duchy of Warsaw troops. While few in number, they were intended to reflect the V Corp for 1812. These were built for the Utitza flank of Borodino, and they did see action in the game the Connecticut group ran at Historicon 2012. I don't remember the troop to figure ratio we based the OOB on, but that accounts for 2 Divisions only having 5 or 6 battalions each. Sadly, I think that was the last time they were on the table. Some of them also saw action in our (actual Peter's - we were just the little voices saying "sure we can do one more game") 2009 Historicon madness - I think we ran something like 7 1809 themed games culminating in Wagram, I'm sure Peter can correct me on the exact number. The trauma seems to have dulled my memory of the event.
The figures are mostly Old Glory, the horse battery is Front Rank (I think) and I'm not sure about the Uhlans.
First up, 3 6# foot batteries.
Next the lone horse battery.
If I thought I'd actually ever use them, I'd flesh the Corps out to a more rational strength. But, I think I'm getting to that age where I need to apply a little bit of rational thought to what I spend time and money on from a gaming perspective - but just a little rational thought. Plus I really don't have the room for many more big Napoleonic units.
Take care,
So much lead, so little time.
You could do worse than flesh them out. A bit more and both commands have six regiments each. And, huzzars, don't we always need more Huzzar units?
ReplyDeleteYes, we always need more Hussar's (and artillery). I just don't have the space to store anymore at the moment.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking Polish troops! I'm getting some of the Perry plastics soon for 1809 against Austria, Spain and beyond, probably won't be as many as you though!
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Thank you Iain. I hope you have fun with your 1809 project.
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