Koenig Krieg Game from the Past...

Here are some pictures of a KK II game between the Austrians and Allies against the French. It was played out a few years ago. Was going through some old files and found these pictures. As I remember the French were doing pretty good. However, the Austrians were about to do some major damage to French center. Their artillery was destroyed and the Austrians were concentrated for a mighty blow! Then we had to call the game...Wife and kid stuff as usual...It was a lot of fun.

Mongols and Gauls...

Here are some pictures of some 15mm Mongols I recently painted for a friend. They are from Legio Miniatures. Very nice figures, lots of good detail. I also included some pictures of Chucks Gauls fighting my Late Republican Romans a while back. We use Field of Glory rules. I think they really do a great job at portraying ancient warfare. In spite of its critics. It really is a good set of rules once you really get it down.

Koenig Krieg III at Great Escape...

Yes indeed, it was a good old fight. There was 1000pts of  French against 1000pts of Austrians. The set-up was basic. Both army's deployed up to 12" on board and went at it.

The Austrians had two heavy cavalry brigades to the one French heavy brigade. The French had a Swiss brig. and two Regular French brig.. Plus a Hussar and a light infantry batt. and a class 2 general.

The Austrians also had a hvy artillery battery and two infantry brig. and a class 1 general.

Both armies moved forward as fast as possible. There was a cavalry clash on flank. Three French Hvy cav Regiments charged up hill against two Austrian medium cav regiments! There was two melees. The French won one the Austrians won the other!
As the cavalry clashed on that flank the infantry became engaged! There was some musketry and cannonades. Then some great melees all along the line! The Austrians held and the French Swiss got mauled and stalled. the other brigades from both armies basically held rather firm. But had many casualties.

The French Hvy Cav on the flank maneuvered so as to attack the Austrian infantry flank! Out of two charges. One was crushed and the other went through the Austrian armored cavalry! The French Cavalry had a very good day.

About turn six we had to call the game...Family stuff. We surmised that at the time it was a good draw. We both had a really fun time.

More French and Indian War eye candy...

An encounter in a rather settled area in upper New York colony. A French Colonial Brigade with some allied Indians support secure a bridge. As an American Provincial brigade comes down the road. Note, they have some Rangers supporting their flank.

The figures are mostly 15mm Old Glory, with a few Essex miniatures too. The rules of course are Koenig Kreig III.

Koenig Krieg III...French and Indian War eye candy...

  Finally, Remounted my French Colonial troops, as well as some of the American Provincials. Also, painted up some figures to flesh out a few of the units. Most of the figures are Old Glory 15mm. There are also some Essex 15's in the mix. The Old Glory figures are from several of their lines. Namely, Age of Reason, War of 1812, Mexican War and lastly American Revolution. I used some Russian 7yw range "waist-coat infantry" for some of the French.

 The Koenig Krieg III rules have some really nice special rules for this period and Theater. Can't wait till the official "Parade Book" comes out this period. Lots of interesting units and abilities. As well as handicaps.

BlitzKrieg Commander Rules...Phillipines Late December 1941...

  On Labor day, Chuck, Mike and myself played a great game of "blitzkrieg Commander" set in the Philippines in late December 1941. The scenario was fictional, and was located on Luzon. Basically, a company of  Japanese SNLF troops with a light tank platoon in support, attacking a vital cross-roads position. The crossroads was held by a reinforce company of Filipino regulars. The allied force had attachments of a "USA 37mm at gun, an M3 half track mounted with 75mm howitzer, plus three AA machine guns". Most importantly, They were commanded by none other than Captain Drake Steele US Army!

  Well The Amero-Filipino forces were well dug-in at the cross-road. The cluster of buildings was part of the Crossly-Steinburg Pineapple Plantation. There were several strong machine gun bunkers as well as entrenchment and other defensive measures.

  The Japanese SNLF forces struck down the side road leading south to the Crossly Steinburg Plantation. When they were about a quarter miles or so away from the Plantation they diverted east onto a small track and followed it till its end. The SNLF platoons then faced about and headed strait for the Plantation!

  As the Japanese infantry was getting into position, there was a lot of air activity going on. The Japanese tried several times to bomb the Allied positions. But every attempt was driven away by the effective Allied AA fire! The Allies air had similar problems due to Japanese air superiority.

  The Allied did do some damage to both Japanese armor and infantry with mortars though. In fact the Japanese recon tanketts and tanks suffered greatly from the mortar attacks! They were eventually all disabled and destroyed by the mortars, 75mm howitzer and a lucky Allied air strike.

  When the SNLF troops finally got into position they overwhelmed the Amero-Filipino positions. However, it took several really hard turns to do so! In fact it was very dicey there for a few turns because the Japanese commander kept failing command rolls. The Allies on the other hand were rolling hits all the time for disruptions, but few kills.

  In the end the Japanese prevailed, and took the cross-roads as well as the Plantation with acceptable losses. The allies lost a little over 50% and evacuated to fight another day. The Japanese were held long enough so that the main allied forces could reposition into a good strong defensive position. All thanks to Captain Drake Steele and his tough little Filipino boys!
 
 

Koenig Krieg...At Great Escape Games...

 The Prussians had to push the Austrians from a good position at a vital cross-roads. The Prussians had 995 pts. to Auastrias' 1130 pts. . The Austrians where on the defense, and deployed first.
 The forces at hand were...
   Prussians;
1st Brigade, 4 class 5 Musketeer Battalions plus two light gunners.
2nd Brigade, 4 class 5 Fusiliers Battalions plus two light gunners.
3rd Brigade, Allied, 3 class 5 Musketeers plus two light gunners. Plus an Allied Light battalion.
One small regt of Prussian Hussars.
One Brigade of Prussian Dragoons.
 And a Class 1 General.

Austrians;
1st Brigade 6 class 5 Musketeers plus 4 light gunners
2nd Brigade 6class 5 musketeers plus 4 light gunners.
One Croat battalion.
One Austrian Dragoon Brigade.
One Austrian Hussar Regt.
 And a Class 0 General.

 The battle was a lot of fun. With several amusing reversals! And some tough fighting over the big hill. The Prussian plan was to hold the right, and attack with the Prussian Infantry up and over the hill into the Austrian right wing. The Austrians just wanted to hold back the Prussians.
 Well everything was going to plan for both side for the first two turns. However, on turn three the Prussian Dragoons charged the Austrian Dragoons! The Prussians got rolled really bad! It was pretty bad news for the Prussians because they had to roll for Army moral next turn"4". If they rolled a 6 they would have to withdrawal! No big deal right! With anyone else rolling no problem...Well, I was rolling and I rolled a 6! Great! It was was pretty dame funny for all.
 Well, we cashiered the Allied wing commander, and fought on for another four turns. The shop was closing up and by turn four the battle was condensing into a good Draw. The Prussian Dragoons were driver from the field. The Austrian right flank was on the run, Though, one of the Prussian brigades was at 50%. The other Austrian brigade was repositioning, and the victorious Austrian Dragoons were relishing their low cost victory! Good Fun!