| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:14 a.m. PST |
We put on a 10mm Nap game, battleo of Tamames at Stockton 08, here's a few pics etc. Darned good day was had by all… Good to see and thanks to Mrs Peeler, Hairy Dave, Alex and Jordan Testo, Ben Peeler, Richie and Tim, Norman, Owlala and all.. |
| Dave Gamer | 05 Jan 2009 8:16 a.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:16 a.m. PST |
Here's the flyer that we put out.. The Grumpy Ayton Gamers (Scarborough) present..
Battle of Tamames, 18th October 1809, Spanish Peninsular War.
This was the first Spanish victory in the Peninsular War since Alcaniz 23/05/09, and the most significant since Baylen, right at the start of the war. It was the only significant success during the Spanish Junta's Autumn campaign of 1809. On 5 October Del Parque advanced from Ciudad Rodrigo to Tamames, and took up a strong position on the hills above the village.
The nearest French force was the weak 6th Corps at Salamanca, commanded by General Marchand. He was significantly outnumbered, but other French armies had won victories over much larger Spanish armies. On 17 October Marchand left Salamanca, hoping to catch the Spanish. The next afternoon, when he arrived at Tamames, Marchand found the Spanish arrayed in line of battle, ready to fight.
The problem with Marchand's plan was that he did not make his attack on the Spanish left strong enough. Maucune's brigade saw off the Spanish cavalry, and managed to break through La Carrera's division, but then came up against the intact Spanish reserves. Belveder's men opened up to let La Carrera's division pass though it, and then closed up to face the French. Maucune was outnumbered by three to one on ground that was unsuited to cavalry, and his attack came to a halt.
When Maucune broke through La Carrera's division, the French launched their attack on the Spanish right, but with much less success. Losada's division held its ground, and the French column came to a halt when it was only three quarters of its way up the hill. After standing and taking fire for some time, the French turned and fled. Losada's men launched a counterattack, which forced the French back onto their reserves, and then pulled back into their original position on the hills. Seeing the defeat of the French left, Maucune abandoned his vulnerable position and pulled back from the hillside. The French had suffered 1,300 casualties, including 18 officers killed, and the 76th had lost its eagle. The Spanish had only lost 713 killed and wounded. Realising that the battle was lost, Marchand retreated back towards Salamanca, but then abandoned the city, and on 25 October Del Parque entered the city in triumph. This was the only success during the Junta's campaign
Links..
(General de Brigade Rules) link
(10mm Napoleonic Figures) oldgloryuk.com
(Buildings) timecastmodels.co.uk
(Hex Tiles) link
(Wargames Site) link (GWP)
(Wargames Site) link (TWE) |
| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:18 a.m. PST |
A general view of the table..10ft x 6ft, using a few thousand 10mm Old Glory Figures..hex from TSS. The French advance from their ridge, toward the Spanish held town, church, and ridge line. The French were generally line/veteran, the Spanish militia/line..using GdB rules. picture picture picture |
| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:20 a.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:30 a.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:32 a.m. PST |
View from the Spanish side, having a bit of a knee tremble at the sight of the French advance.. picture picture |
| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:34 a.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:36 a.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:37 a.m. PST |
The town was taken easily, and after visiting the Bordello, the French storm onto the ridge..
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:39 a.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:41 a.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:42 a.m. PST |
Eventually the Church fell..
picture And the French rejoiced. Look at them, they are rejoicing. :roll:
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:45 a.m. PST |
On the Spanish right, a Militia Light Cavalry Regt ROUTED a French square!! Unheard of!!
picture Whilst on the right, Norman continued to kick butt..
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:47 a.m. PST |
The pressure continued, with a young Jordan openly mocking Hairy Dave. Not that Dave minded at all.
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| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:48 a.m. PST |
The final moves, as the French cleared the church, and after enveloping the Spaniards, broke the centre as well. Cries of "Ole, lets be off" were heard.
A good fun game all round, and an enjoyable day was had by all. picture picture |
| Peeler | 05 Jan 2009 8:51 a.m. PST |
DaveGamer..Here's a few pics! :-) I need a few minutes to get smokin' on my keyboard. |
| donlowry | 05 Jan 2009 11:56 a.m. PST |
Very nice. The massed ranks are impressive: a forest of bayonets! |
| Cerdic | 05 Jan 2009 12:21 p.m. PST |
Now they LOOK like an army! |
 Der Alte Fritz  | 05 Jan 2009 1:06 p.m. PST |
Nice looking wargame. I like seeing large blocks of troops. They have the right "look" to them. |
| WarDepotDavid | 05 Jan 2009 2:29 p.m. PST |
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| Peeler | 06 Jan 2009 10:36 a.m. PST |
Cheers all, glad you enjoyed them. :-) |
looks at some new terrain products, which use space age technology!